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Vintage School Desk Upcycle – DIY Furniture Makeover (Plus Video)
If you’ve checked out our blog before then you know that we love a few things. We love making things. We love repurposing things. And lastly, we love auctions. This…
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How to Build a DIY Fire Pit in 1 HOUR (PLUS Video)
Every house or property NEEDS to have an outdoor fire pit. Some of our family’s favorite memories have been spent around a bonfire or campfire. Whether you like to roast…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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5 Ways to be an Eco-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…
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3 Reasons Why Auctions and Flea Markets are Great for Makers
Written by: Hannah Kimmel Recently we’ve been watching HGTV’s, Flea Market Flip. It’s so fun watching teams go to a flea market, find old broken pieces, and turn them into…
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How to Handle Maker Envy
Written by: Hannah Kimmel What is maker envy, you ask? If you’ve ever made something and saw someone else doing it better, you may have experienced it. Let’s describe…
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Maker Woes: Overcoming Maker Dry Spells
Written by: Ned Kimmel Circumstances can put us in a variety of situations or places in our maker lives. And due to a variety of reasons, makers can find themselves…
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