Mountain Wall Mounted Coat Rack: A Very Scrap Wood Project
Need somewhere to hang your coats? Need to use up some scrap wood? Love mountain ranges? Then I have a project for you! Introducing, a wall coat rack made with…
The Ultimate Guide to Fair Trade Toys: Making and Buying Toys Ethically
Since we have been talking about being an eco-friendly maker, I thought it would be a good time to bring up something else that’s near and dear to my heart:…
Meet the Maker | Clarissa Soap Maker on How to Make Cold Process Soaps
Almost a year ago we had our first “meet the maker” on the Making Life – Meet the Maker with Shennandoah Ditter. Today we’re introducing another good friend who is…
How to Make an Easy Mermaid Art Canvas With Buttons and Your Cricut
Mermaids are so popular right now! And why not? They’re imaginative, beautiful, and enchanting. So why not create a bit of mermaid art for your home? To get started you’ll…
DIY Felt Board Tutorial
I went down memory lane the other day and found a very old tutorial I had written about a felt board. I thought it would be nice to share that…
How to Freeze Blueberries and Strawberries: What to Do With Frozen Blueberries and Strawberries
We love to pick berries. This year we hit up the strawberry patch and the blueberry patch. The kids enjoy u-picks and so do I! Most people pick more berries…
Free Summer Responsibility Chart Idea for Kids
The summertime can be really fun. Vacations. Swimming. Sunshine. No school. It can also be an unsettling time for some. If your kids go off to school from fall to…
5 Ways to be an Environmentally Friendly Crafter, Maker, and Artist
Written by: Hannah Kimmel Here at the Making Life, we LOVE nature. We love taking care of our planet. We love providing a healthy environment for our kids. It’s important…
How to Make Crayon LEGO Minifigures with Leftover Crayons
If your kids love LEGO, crayons, and crafts, then I have a project for you!You can repurpose your old broken worn down crayons and make new ones! The best part…
How to Make a Cardboard House (or castle!) Two Ways
Written by: Hannah Kimmel We’re continuing our upcycling series with a new project for you: A few weeks ago I came across a post on Instagram about making cardboard houses…
