Best DIY Craft Projects on the Farm

Easy Handmade Trivets Make the Perfect Kitchen Accessories to DIY
July 18, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

It’s getting to be about that time when we all start itching to get our craft on. Summer is half over, kids are heading back to school, and after the glorious down time of summer, it will soon be time to create. I’ve put together a list of our favourites here – each one is …

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Unique Flower Planters for Your Yard and Garden

Unique Work Boot Flower Planters to add some whimsy to your yard and garden
June 20, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

You all know I love to Up-cycle stuff, right? My Hand Knit Rag Rug was a huge hit, and a lot of fun! And who could forget our Juice Jug Greenhouses?  Anyway, my very kind and understanding husband also realizes my need to keep stuff, and was very pleased to offer me his old work boots…so …

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Wine Cork Garden Markers

DIY Wine Cork Garden Markers for Herb Gardens
May 11, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 2 Comments

Garden Markers made from up-cycled wine cork are more than just cute.  They also help you remember what the heck you were doing.  Inspired by these sweet cork markers I found on Baby Centre I have ventured to make my own version. Herb Gardens I am not going to lie.  Herb gardens are decidedly not something …

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Hand Knit Cotton Napkins

DIY Cotton Napkin free knitting pattern for eco-friendly living
May 4, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Cotton Napkins, that you can totally make yourself! Seriously, this project is just loaded with instant gratification. Easy to make, quick to finish, good for our planet, and 100% tailor-able to your colour preference… why not just give yourself that pat on the back right now.   Now That I’ve Convinced You Reusable soft cloth …

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HOW TO KNIT PART 4: HOW TO BIND OFF

Knitting Bind Off Methods - Part 4 of Our How To Knit Series. A step by step tutorial to show you how to do the basic knitting stitches, from casting on to binding off
May 3, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

You guys, we need to talk about knitting bind off methods.  You have all been awesome in following along with the How to Cast On, Knit and Purl Now what?  You’ve cast on a whole whack of stitches, you’ve knitted and purled to your hearts content.. and you probably have something very very lovely sitting on …

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DIY Nature Gifts in A Jar

DIY Nature Gifts in A Jar - the perfect Mohter's Day, Father's Day, Teacher's Appreciation Day, or Any Occasion Gift Made with Upcycled Materials and Things Found in Nature
April 28, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Project: Recycle & Create.  Take a predetermined recyclable item, and create something fabulous with it.  The recyclable: glass jars.  The something fabulous:   DIY Nature Gifts in a Jar. I can hear the collective ooh-ing an ahh-ing. DIY Nature Gifts In A Jar These perfect gifts in a jar are made from Upcycled glass jars, …

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HOW TO KNIT PART 3: PURL STITCH

How to Make a Purl Stitch. Part 3 of a step by step tutorial on the basic stitches of knitting.
April 20, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Add a new dimension to your knitting with the Purl Stitch.  Although You can technically complete a project without using the purl stitch, if you want to add elasticity to your project, you need to use the purl stitch.  But, fear not my friends, I’ll show you how to do it. Adding Depth and Shape We’ve …

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Knit Kit for Beginners – What You Actually Need

Knit Kit of essentials for new beginners. These are things that you will actually need , and you will find them useful
April 18, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Remember when you announced to your friends and family that you were going to have a baby?  You were bombarded with tons of stuff and suggestions for things you didn’t want, need, and wouldn’t even give to someone else – because you wouldn’t do that to a person. Right?  Well, guess what – when you …

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HOMEMADE CLEANERS, HEALTHY HOME: HOMEMADE WINDOW CLEANER

Homemade Glass Cleaner for a Greener, Cleaner Home
April 13, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Jennifer from Sugar Spice & Glitter is back for her monthly feature! Last time she stopped in she told us how to make Homemade Garbage Deodorizer Pucks, and she’s back today to tell us all about her Homemade Window Cleaner, and I can’t wait to share it with you!     HOMEMADE WINDOW CLEANER I’m slowly going through my cleaning …

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Hand Knit Rag Rug

DIY Hand Knit Rag Rug made from an Up-cycled bed sheet!
April 12, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 2 Comments

Are you ready to see something really and truly amazing?  Because I had a fit of creative genius let me tell you, and I am feeling pretty pleased with myself.  Any Rag Rug is thing of beauty to be sure, but this – this my friends, is no ordinary Rag Rug. This post may contain an affiliate …

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