With PVC pipe crafts you can make some wonderful unique home decor or yard decor. Jim has made these from schedule 40 PVC plumbing pipe and sent some photos over for us, they look great indoors in a corner on a round table. I made a pattern that you can lay out on the 4'' to 3'' PVC pipe …
Jims DIY Recycled Tire Planters
These old tires can have a new life, with a little elbow grease they can be transformed in to unique diy tire planters. Thanks to Jim for taking the time to send me his quick guide and some photos so you can have a go at this unique craft. By laying the tire flat you can draw a triangle shape …
My Peppermint Passion Soap Recipe
Yesterday Tisha sent us her peppermint soap recipe, take a look below at her recipe and photos.... And when you are ready remember to post your own homemade things here, I love to see what others are making! If its soap I will also add it to the this growing list of soap making recipes ;-) Hi …
Sparkling Christmas Tree Star
(By Sarah from Arkansas) This sparkling Christmas tree star was homemade years ago by one of my children, it’s still going strong and even now takes pride of place at the top of the tree (priceless)... Its a nice project to do with the kids during the festive period, I can’t think of anything …
Soap Making Recipes – Savvy Crafters
Come on Savvy Crafters, let's see MORE soap making recipes like these! Jemima kicked things off this week when she sent me photos of some lovely soaps she made, and I thought I would share them with you here... Then while writing this page a thought struck me, why not pop a form at the bottom …
Homemade Muscadine Wine
by Sam Wimpy (Jonesboro, Arkansas) Here's my homemade wine recipe, it makes 3-4 Gal Yield Muscadine Wine, I hope you enjoy it. Equipment/Ingredients: 1 - 5 Gal Crock (Food Grade Container)3-4 Gal Boiling Hot Water 8-12 lb Sugar 1 Gal Fruit (Red Muscadine preferred) 2 Oranges 2 …
Halloween Brain Decoration
by Kelly (Hampshire) This Halloween brain decoration went down a treat on the table at our Halloween party last year, it looked so life like it really freaked the kids out. It only took half an hour to make and once it's made it will keep for a day or two, so don?t feel you need to knock …
"Zeke-O-Lantern"
by Jill Miller (Lexington, KY, USA) Zeke-O-Lantern I carved a pumpkin to look like my dog, Zeke! Next year I'm going to do pumpkins to look like all four of my dogs. It was a huge hit with the little kids during Trick or Treating. Comments for "Zeke-O-Lantern" cutie by: Mom This is cute, …
The Caged Man Costume
by Rob Deneau (Windsor On.) I remember this costume from the Gilligan’s Island show when they were captured and sent to the dungeon. I got some vinyl trim for the cage and screwed it together then painted it black and silver. I added strobe lights, chains, lightning and flashers to light it …
Swimmers Hair Treatment
by by Nikki (Austin ,Texas) This conditioning treatment works wonders on dry damaged hair, it has been a staple in my routine for years. Enjoy! 3oz Aloe vera juice 1 ripe Avocado 2tbsp Honey 1tbsp Coconut Oil 1tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 ripe Banana 5 drops Lavender …
Sleepy Hollow Pumpkins
by Natasha Board (elko nv) Sleepy Hollow Pumpkins I carved my sleepy hollow pumpkins by hand, no stencils needed, I just free handed them and carved them. It took me 6 hrs for all 3 of them. …
Scary Skeleton Yard Props
by Deanna (Oviedo, FL) We make most of our Halloween props for the yard and that's quite a lot. We wanted to add some scary-looking skeletons and decided that we would make our own. We started with two 5-foot plastic skeletons that cost about $15 each at Party City. The problems was that they …