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    Vintage School Desk Upcycle – DIY Furniture Makeover (Plus Video)

    December 30, 2019 /

    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)

    October 30, 2019 /

    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

    October 19, 2019 /

    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

    October 5, 2019 /

    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

    August 18, 2019 /

    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

    August 18, 2019 /

    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

    August 18, 2019 /

    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

    August 18, 2019 /

    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

    August 18, 2019 /

    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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    Hello world!

    August 11, 2019 /

    Welcome to the Making Life. If you’re a maker of any kind, we’re ecstatic to have you here. Drop a note in the comments about what kind of maker you are. 

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