A Simple and Effective Way I wanted to share a fun and rewarding project I recently completed: recovering honey bee wax from comb caps and old burr comb. Every time we work the hives or pull honey from the hives there is always wax waste created and when I can, I save it. All the…
Tag: craft
DIY – Kid Friendly Camping Lantern Nite Light
A simple craft to create a kid-safe camping lantern using a plastic spice jar, a battery-operated tea light, and string. The lantern, designed to ease children’s fears of the dark, is made by preparing the jar, attaching string, and placing the light on the lid, ensuring safety without flames.
Upcycled – Rice Bag eBook Reader Case
The author shares a DIY project to repurpose a small zippered rice bag into a protective carrier for a Kindle. After emptying the rice into jars to keep it fresh, they detail a step-by-step process to create a fabric liner and secure it inside the bag, enhancing functionality and sustainability.
DIY Glass Cube Terrarium with Fern and Granite Stone
The author reminisces about childhood in the 70s and 80s, where neighborhood safety fostered carefree play. Inspired by Mrs. H’s craft lessons, the author recalls making a terrarium. Fast forward 30 years, they engage in crafting again, using various natural materials, including moss and stones collected from travels.