How to Decorate Jar Lids with Fabric
It sure sounded simple. But, alas, things in life often are not as simple as they first sound. In this case I was looking for a simple way… Read More »
DIY Tile Coasters: A Great Way To Use Homemade Mod Podge
Now that I have a freshly made batch of my Homemade Mod Podge, I was all set to make a project that’s been on my want-to-do list for… Read More »
Make Your Own Mod Podge for Decoupage Crafts
For over 40 years, crafters have loved a product named Mod Podge which calls itself the “original all-in-one sealer, glue, and finish”. Mod Podge is most often used… Read More »
Pine Cones and Toilet Paper Tubes = DIY Bird Feeders
Remember a few weeks ago when I was making my homemade breadcrumbs and I said the birds were gonna hate me because I wasn’t giving them my leftover… Read More »
Easy Knit Infinity Scarf
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then my Dear Daughter and her mother-in-law should be very flattered right now. My daughter came over a few weeks… Read More »
5 Ways to Make Homemade Ice Packs
Every now and then life hands you a situation that says “I need an icepack!!” Maybe you’ve had an injury or a sprain, perhaps a hurt child needs… Read More »
DIY Cardigan Sweater from a Pullover Sweater
I have a new reason to start looking around the thrift stores (Like I really needed a reason – I would go any day just for the joy… Read More »
Homemade Fire Starters
I’ve been waiting all summer to try out my homemade firestarters. Hubby received a metal firepit for his birthday at the beginning of the summer and we… Read More »
How to Color Easter Eggs with Silk Ties
Every year I like to color a few Easter eggs, especially if I can find a new creative and frugal method. Last year I tried all sorts of… Read More »
Homemade Glitter That Doesn’t Glitter
If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. That was certainly the case when I tried to make homemade glitter from salt. The instructions… Read More »
I'm Bev and I love to share ideas for living a more creative and resourceful lifestyle with homemade alternatives we can make for ourselves. 
