How to sand, prep, and stain wood – a beginner’s guide to DIY woodworking. How to Sand, Prep, and Stain Wood Laying a good foundation can make a huge difference in the outcome of a project. Learning the proper way to sand, prep, and stain …Read More
Why we choose to live on one income – creating a simple, handcrafted lifeToday I want to dive into a topic that most people are uncomfortable talking about – money. The way our family handles money makes a huge difference in our lives. Knowing where …Read More
How to Make Ice Cream in a Mason Jar Nothing goes with summer better than ice cream…especially homemade ice cream! If you’ve never had homemade ice cream, it is quite a treat. Rich and creamy, sweet and thick. You won’t even be remember the name …Read More
How to Paint a Wood Sign + a free farmhouse printable If you’ve been looking at farmhouse decor or anything inspired by Joanna Gaines, you’ve probably noticed that modern farmhouse homes are full of words. Quotes are featured on signs, chalkboards, and windows. These inspirational …Read More
DIY Mason Jar Art Supply Organizer for Kids – How to Make a Simple, DIY Art Station I love mason jars – they are affordable, pretty, and easy to clean (anything you can toss in the dishwasher is OK by me!). Because of this, my …Read More
Classic Homemade Soft Pretzels – A complete guide to making homemade slightly sweet golden soft pretzel with yeast. The best smell in the world might be fresh baked bread coming out of the oven. Even as I write this, I can imagine the sweet scent …Read More
How to Plank an Accent Wall – creating a DIY Shiplap accent wall for Less Than $50 These days everyone knows about Shiplap from my 93 year old grandma to my 3 year old daughter. Joanna Gains has catapulted this humble wood wall …Read More
DIY Wall Mounted Kid’s Bookshelves I absolutely love to read. When I was a kid, I would get in trouble for staying up too late reading. I would crack open my door after my parents tucked me in and read The Babysitters Club by the …Read More
Top 5 Power Tools for Beginners – Part of the Beginner’s Guide to DIY It can be hard to know where to start when building a workshop from scratch. DIY projects can seem intimidating if you don’t know where to start, so we are walking …Read More
How to Make No-Sew Bleached Drop Cloth Curtains (plus how to bleach drop cloth without the whole house smelling like a pool!) We would love to stay connected with you – you can join our (free) creative community The Handcrafted Collective or sign up for our …Read More