DIY

Use inexpensive items from your local Dollar Tree to create this festive DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Decoration. I shared a couple of weeks ago how I happened to stop in my local Dollar Tree and discovered ALL the Christmas goodies. Well, I picked up a few items specifically because I thought they’d make an adorable …

Run, don’t walk, to your local Dollar Tree for Christmas finds like gift boxes, ornaments, wreath forms and more and all for $1.00 each! I happened to go to my local Dollar Tree earlier last week looking for some mixing cups for epoxy. As soon as I walked in the door, I saw Christmas decorations! …

As we spend more time indoors as the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to craft with this collection of the best fall craft ideas for 2021. I love the fall season, but here in the Midwestern United States, it often means rainy days, cooler days and more time spent indoors. It’s also the perfect …

These origami corner bookmarks are made from paper couldn’t be easier or more fun to make! Origami is the art of folding paper. I thought I’d take a little break from sewing to share with you this Easy Origami Corner Bookmark craft. As you probably know, I love to make handmade gifts for my family …

Now is the time to gather up all those fallen acorns, dry them out and prepare to make one of these 30 acorn craft ideas – perfect for fall! Last week I shared with you how to prepare acorns for use with crafts and in your home decor. I thought it only befitting that I …

Learn how to properly prepare acorns for use with crafts. Why buy acorns when you can collect your own for use in all your fall, rustic or nature themed crafts?! I love to use acorns in my home decor, especially in the fall. It adds the perfect rustic touch to candle vases, baskets, mantels and …

Learn how to make a custom round wooden door hanger using your Cricut cutting machine and a round piece of wood. My nephew got married this past fall. And although I wasn’t able to attend his wedding due to being in the middle of a pandemic, I did still want to make a gift for …

This DIY Wood Slice Cutting Board couldn’t possibly be easier to make. Learn how to make cutting boards out of wood slices for an easy DIY project. This blog post originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on August 14, 2015. I have updated the instructions to make them more clear. Last week, I got …

It’s no secret that you can save money with Dollar Tree. And to help you prepare your home for fall decorating here is a collection of 50 Dollar Tree Hacks for Fall Decorating. My husband and I were vacationing this summer at our family’s vacation spot in northern Michigan. On one of our trips to …

Father’s Day will be here before you know it! Craft a Dad Mug with this set of free SVG Cut File Designs that are perfect for Father’s Day gift giving. I’m in love with my new Cricut Mug Press and I thought maybe you are too! Or maybe you just need a little inspiration to …

Learn how easy it is to season a cast iron skillet with confidence. Caring for and seasoning cast iron cookware doesn’t have to be complicated or scary! I recently shared how to clean, store and care for your cast iron skillet or cookware on a daily basis. But what about seasoning? What exactly is seasoning? …

Learn how easy it is to clean a cast iron skillet or cookware. Use these cleaning tips to overcome your cast iron cookware intimidation. Childhood Memories Like a lot of people, my first memory of cooking with cast iron came from my childhood. I can still vividly remember my mom making cornbread in a cast …