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Creating (Page 2)

handmade coaster

Handmade Coasters – or – How to Catch the Drip

Why in the world would you want to make handmade coasters? Isn’t that a bit of overkill?   Maybe not… Let me guess – instead ofRead More →

2021-04-06
In: Creating, Crochet, DIY, Home

A Handmade Home – Give them the Gift of your Heart

When you hear the phrase handmade home, you may conjure up an image of Grandma’s house, filled with artwork made specifically for her by herRead More →

2021-04-01
In: Creating, Homemaking
decorative garden and row markers

How to Make Decorative Garden and Row Markers

Taking the time to create decorative garden and row markers today can add fun to your garden this summer, and possibly many summers to come.Read More →

2021-03-25
In: Creating, DIY, Garden, Garden
build a garden trellis

Build a Garden Trellis – Love it When Practical Meets Whimsy

When you build a garden trellis, your main purpose is to create something practical that will hold up your vegetables, keep them off the groundRead More →

2021-03-23
In: Creating, DIY, Garden, Garden
how to build a seed tray

How to Build a Seed Tray – Be Frugal and Practical!

30 years ago, my dad showed me how to build a seed tray out of scraps of lumber. These were something he was doing forRead More →

2021-03-18
In: Creating, DIY, Garden, Garden, Gardening
how to make a scarecrow

How to Make a Scarecrow – Add a Smile to your Garden

Make a scarecrow? Perfect! I love the practical approach to a Shaker garden, but this year, I wanted to ‘shake’ things up with a littleRead More →

2021-03-16
In: Creating, DIY, Garden, Garden

How to Make your own Seed Packets

Making my own seed packets started with my fascination with Shaker gardens. The Shakers were a religious sect that produced a large part of theirRead More →

2021-03-11
In: DIY, Creating, Garden, Garden
Last Minute Homemade Gift Ideas that are frugal and delicious!

Take the Oh, No! Out of Last Minute Homemade Gift Ideas

Oh, No! Don’t you just hate it when you forget? You thought all your shopping and wrapping was done, and then you remember a neighborRead More →

2020-12-17
In: Creating, Gifts, Holidays
learn how to create a kit any crafter will love

How to Create a Craft Kit – Great Gifts for Crafters

Thinking about how to create a craft kit for the crafty person on your list? I know you have seen them.  There are kits outRead More →

2020-12-10
In: Crafts, Creating, DIY, Gifts
The Farm Fresh Blog Hop 83 has the Christmas Spirit!

How to Bottle the Christmas Spirit in a Jar

I have often thought about having Christmas Spirit, but the idea of putting Christmas Spirit in a jar never really occurred to me.  Until IRead More →

2020-12-08
In: Creating, DIY, Gifts, Holidays, Holidays
an easy christmas gift of heart shaped handmade soap

A Quick and Easy Christmas Gift – The Simplicity of Soap

“Never get tired of doing little things for others. Sometimes, those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts.” ~ Unknown Christmas is fastRead More →

2020-10-29
In: Crafts, Creating, DIY, Gifts, Soap
An assortment of handmade gift wrapping ideas for Christmas

Wrap it Up! 4 Simple & Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

Now that you have started your Christmas shopping, it is time to start thinking about gift wrapping. We can always purchase gift bags, tissue, wrappingRead More →

2020-10-22
In: Creating, DIY, Gifts, Holidays

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Welcome to the Farm Wife! I am Julie, and I live on a 60-acre farm in NW Louisiana with my husband, cows, chickens, cats and dogs. I am a writer, speaker and teacher on all things living a Simple Life. Author of: The Farm Wife - Living a Simple Life on the FarmRead more...

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