Join me at the sewing machine today while I show you how to make a simple waist apron with pocket. Perfect for the everyday homemaker spending her days cooking, cleaning, homesteading, or any other creative endeavor that takes up her days. I love a good apron and no matter how many I have, I cannot […]
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DIY Photo Album Book + How I Store and Organize Photos
Today I want to share how I organize both printed and digital photos as well as take you along as I create our 2021 photo album book. For the last few years, I have had nothing but issues with my phone. The storage was always full. Could this be because I had over 6,000 photos […]
How To Make A DIY Beeswax Birthday Candle
A homemade birthday candle made from local beeswax is the perfect handmade touch for a loved ones birthday that screams from scratch and simple living. Today I am sharing how to make a DIY beeswax birthday candle. We recently had a very exciting birthday and while we did not have an elaborate birthday party, we […]
Salt Dough for Ornaments- DIY Christmas Decorations
Using salt dough for ornaments and Christmas decorations is a traditional DIY that has been done for years. Create memories and homemade ornaments for your family with this DIY Christmas ornament or garland. I must admit, I had way too much fun with this DIY. We spent the day making these salt dough ornaments, painting […]
How To Sew A Lined Stocking for Christmas
Handmade Christmas stockings add an extra special touch to the Christmas season. Add country charm to your farmhouse and learn how to sew a lined stocking for Christmas. Christmas this year is extra special for our family. Not only is it Ila’s first Christmas, but she was born just a few days after Christmas so […]
DIY Denim Skirt- How to Sew a Skirt from Jeans
I love using what I already have for DIY projects and this DIY Denim Skirt is just that. Grab an old pair of stained or ripped jeans or even just a pair you do not love anymore and learn to sew a skirt from jeans. I love a simple wardrobe. Not too many clothes, everything […]
How to Chalk Paint- Antique Dresser Makeover
Follow along to see how we gave an old piece of furniture new life and how to chalk paint. Simple to use, chalk paint can be used for many different farmhouse projects. Old Pieces Add Character We have a lot of hand me down furniture. But when we first got it all, none of it […]
DIY Natural Fall Wreath | Dried Apple and Greenery
Fall is on its way and it is time to cozy up this farm for the season. Join me in making this DIY Natural Fall Wreath with Dried Apples and Greenery. I am getting so excited for fall. We really love fall around here. Since the temperatures reach over 100 during the summer, I am […]
How to Sew a DIY Kitchen Towel with Loop
Simple, beautiful and functional. This kitchen towel is perfect for your kitchen or for a gift. Check out this easy, beginner project. This is a great project for a beginner but introduces more skill than just a straight hem. Double sided, a top stitch and added strap for a loop gives this DIY kitchen towel […]