Amazon Prime Day 2022 is set for July 12-13. Here’s how to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day 2022 and the best deals for your home! If you’re a regular here on The Birch Cottage blog, you know that my husband and I are BIG fans of Amazon Prime. What you may not know, is that …
Learn how easy it is to make homemade Strawberry Ice Cream with fresh strawberries. Your family will LOVE this ice cream! Promise!! I shared with you previously how my husband decided we needed a home ice cream maker. I was skeptical. I have had ice cream makers in the past and felt like they were …
Learn how to crochet the Crunchy Stitch Dishcloth using the crunchy stitch. Crocheted dishcloths are easy to make and make for thoughtful handmade gifts! This blog post originally appeared May 1, 2017 and was updated May 16, 2022 to include updated photos and instructions. Learn how to crochet Crunchy Stitch Dishcloth! Like I shared before, …
Learn how to crochet textured stitch dishcloth! This pattern creates lots of texture – perfect for dishcloths, washcloths or hand towels! This blog post originally appeared April 14, 2017 and has been updated May 18, 2022 to include new photos and updated instructions. I have been crocheting for as long as I can remember. It’s …
Repurpose a 2-liter plastic bottle to make a one-of-a-kind (and kid friendly) DIY Bird Feeder from a 2-Liter Plastic Bottle. I’m back again this month on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry sharing with you How to Make a Bird Feeder from a 2-Liter Plastic Bottle. This craft project is easy, fun, and even kid-friendly! I …
Moms of all ages love handmade gifts. Chose one of these DIY Mother’s Day Handmade Gift Ideas to make the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Mother’s Day is the perfect time to craft a handmade gift. My mom loved everything handmade. I am so grateful to her for passing the love of all things handmade on …
Whether you create or buy your own SVG cut files, you’ll want to learn how to insert an uploaded SVG file into a Cricut Design Space project. I previously shared with you how to upload SVG cut files to use with Cricut Design Space. Please refer to that tutorial if you need help uploading cut …
Use this Vanilla Ice Cream Base Recipe to create delicious flavored ice creams with your home ice cream maker. I shared with you previously how my husband decided we needed a home ice cream maker. I was skeptical. I have had ice cream makers in the past and felt like they were a lot of …
Learning how to upload SVG files to Cricut Design Space will allow you so much more flexibility and creativity with your Cricut crafting! Adding your own cut files or those your purchase online or obtain free from sites like The Birch Cottage, can really help you to take your Cricut crafts to the next level. …
Learn how to make homemade Lemon Body Scrub with Essential Oil. This scrub gently exfoliates dry skin while adding moisture. I love making sugar scrub. In fact, one of the most popular posts on The Birch Cottage is my DIY Sugar Hand Scrub. This DIY sugar hand scrub is great for anyone who needs the …
Best ice cream maker for home use that’s affordable and super easy to use? The Cuisinart ICE-P121 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, and Sorbet Maker! When I was a little girl, I can remember these big, awkward ice cream makers. We all took turns cranking the ice cream maker. And then there was the …
Download this free “He is Risen” Easter print based on Matthew 8:26. Use it as wall decor, desk decor, or even a greeting card. This post originally appeared on March 19, 2015. It has been updated with a new design and new photos. I hope you enjoy the new print in memory of a dear …