Crafty Creations: Handmade DIY Projects & Homestead Crafts

This bunny shaped pink bath bomb is ideal for spring and best of all, it is scented with essential oils.  

I thought it would be nice to create a collection of Thanksgiving recipes and DIY decorating ideas.   My hope is that this makes it easier for you to find exactly what you are looking for on the site. This round-up post contains recipes, decorating ideas and so much more! Enjoy!

Coconut milk soap is popular because it is so creamy. In fact, some people consider it to be the creamiest of all the milk soaps. This is because coconut milk has a high percentage of fat, however the scent does not carry though into the soap. So if you want coconut scented soap, go ahead …

Disclaimer: I received at least one of the items used in this design for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All of the other items I either already owned or purchased at a discounted price. All opinions are my own. This DIY antique milk can floral flower arrangements idea is …

Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. All opinions contained in this post are my own and are my honest thoughts based on my own experience with this product. I found the eBook Boost Your Easy Sales to be a really good, step-by-step Etsy marketing instructional manual. I …

Alivia, my granddaughter,  loves monkey's - and I was all prepared to use my Cricut and my 72-hour free trial of the Cricut Image Library that I received by buying another Cricut cartridge to cut out monkeys for her party when my daughter said she wanted a birthday safari theme. I did some online research to …

These homemade tea bag favors are the perfect way to create a super easy DIY gift idea or special treat for yourself. There is no better way to share your love of the garden than to give gifts made from products that you grew in that garden for the holidays. Dried flowers, herbs, barks and …

I made this lavender goat milk soap recipe using fresh goat milk from my goats, but if you do not have goats, you can use store bought goat milk or even use frozen goat milk. Once you make homemade lavender goat milk soap, you're going to be hooked. It's really quite easy to make your own goat …

Disclaimer: I received this product for free or at a reduced cost in exchange for my honest review. All opinions of this photo blanket review are my own. There is a big difference between seeing your photographs on a computer screen or on your camera vs seeing them in print on a custom photo blanket. …

Disclaimer: I did receive this item at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. There are also links to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Sheri Ann Richerson from …

Disclaimer: I received one or more products used in this post at a reduced price or for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Are you ready to learn how to make homemade rash cream? This post will show you the process to make homemade lavender rash cream easily right …

Understanding how to preserve a scent is the first step in learning how to make your own scents to use in candles, potpourri or bath and body products. While it is true that not every preserved scent smells exactly the way it would in nature, you can usually figure out how to get a scent …

This fabric face mask tutorial does require some sewing skills and a sewing machine is recommeded. However, if you do not have a sewing machine, but know how to hand sew, you certainly could make this face mask. Remember, face masks have a variety of uses and are not just limited to pandemic mandates. Plus …

This calendula goat milk soap recipe using melt and pour base is so easy to make. Besides all the benefits you get when you use goat milk soap, you also get the added benefits of both Calendula oil and Calendula flowers. Instead of using dye to color the soap, simply add a pop of color to this …

Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. The DIY Star Shaped Silicone Mold that I received for review has multiple uses, both in the kitchen and in the craft room. They are perfect for molding your favorite recipes into star shapes or creating star shapes …

The procedure for making this easy coconut milk soap recipe is pretty much the same as it for making any cold process soap, the difference is in the ingredients. Coconut milk soap is the easiest to make and the creamiest of all the various milk soaps. Plus sometimes coconut milk is easier to come by …

Are you looking for a unique DIY gift to give your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Well, you have come to the right place! Because today, I will be teaching you how to make a cute DIY tabletop photo holder that is a perfect valentine crafts ideas for all ages.

We've got a whole bunch of handmade gift ideas for you to get your creative juices flowing and come up with the perfect present. Handmade gifts are thoughtful, unique and don't require a lot of money or storage space. This list has been put together as an inspiration for those who need some ideas for …

This paper wreath valentine handmade gift idea is perfect for all ages - to make and to receive! Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world every year on the 14th of February. It's easy to make a simple paper wreath craft like this valentine valentine wreath handmade gift idea. The only requirements are that you …

Disclaimer: I received one Daich Coatings SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit in Volcanic Black for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Yes, you can update your homestead kitchen countertops on a budget if you use the Daich Coatings SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit. The process is easy, …

If you are looking for creative handmade gifts, then you won't want to miss the great craft ideas in this handmade holiday decorations roundup from bloggers around the globe!

  Using natural holiday decorations is a simple way to create easy garden-inspired crafts.  Incorporating horticultural items into your indoor holiday decorations is quite easy and adds a touch of the summer garden to your holiday theme. Handmade wreaths, ornaments, swags, and even homemade potpourri made with ingredients from your own garden add a one-of-a-kind …

This vanilla soap recipe smells divine plus it moisturizes, softens and soothes the skin. This soap is ideal for people who have dry sensitive skin. The base recipe below uses goat melt and pour soap making it  ideal for people who want to make their own soap, but do not want to work with lye. …

I don't know about you, but for me figuring out which way the plastic cover goes back on the Cricut mats is a real issue, so I wanted to share my cricut cutting mat tips I've learned with you. Both sides look identical to me - and Cricut does not put any special markings on …

Fall decorating is fun and if done right simply needs a few accent pieces added for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Fall is a beautiful time of year, especially when it comes to decorating your home. There are so many different ways to decorate for the season. Here are a few ideas to help you spruce up …

These cute owl fall buffet table decorations are perfect for the home. They're made of wood and are just the right size, so they can be displayed on a buffet table or mantelpiece. The way that you set up your buffet table is really important. It should be welcoming and inviting, with all of your …

A great way to bring the outdoors in and brighten up a room is to create one of these fall floral arrangement ideas. Although it is not always easy to create a centerpiece for each room in the house, it's not impossible. With this fall floral arrangement, you can bring the outdoors in and brighten …

Goat milk has many health benefits and is becoming more popular. This article is an overview of how to pasteurize and store raw milk as well as information on how to make cheese and even soap. There are many links for resources here for both the beginner and the more advanced dairy goat owner.

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This DIY burlap wreath fall arrangement is perfect to hang on your door right through the Thanksgiving holiday. The leaves will soon be changing and we can already see the first signs of fall. There's something about this season that just makes everything feel a little bit cozier and more inviting. This fall arrangement brings …

Today I am sharing with you some new downloadable family activity sheets inspired by Disney - Pixar’s Inside Out including coloring sheets, door hangers, and more!  These downloadable family activity sheets are available in both English and Spanish. Disney's Pixar Inside Out is a tremendous movie that talks about 5 of the emotions humans have …

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Disney Parks and MomSelect. I received free products in order to host the Disney Side @Home Celebration. The opinions expressed here are my own. Back in January I blogged about receiving a DisneySide @Home Celebration Blogger Toolkit filled with a number of items I was to use to host a …

A fun way to show off your valentine crafts is by using a combination of bows, feathers, flowers and handmade ornaments such as the ones made with this salt dough recipe shared below to decorate an evergreen tree for Valentines Day. Salt dough ornaments are easy to make, simply make up the recipe, roll it out …

I've made a lot of bath bomb recipes in my life, but these are the best homemade bath bombs I have ever made.  

Halloween is the most popular time of the year for using pumpkins in fall decorating, but pumpkins also work well for fall table decorations as well as Thanksgiving decorations.   Decorating The Pumpkin The way you decorate the faux pumpkin dictates the type of decor it works best with. This particular pumpkin was decorated with …

This easy melt and pour lemon balm soap recipe is perfect for the beginning soap maker or for anyone who doesn't want to handle lye but wants to incorporate plants from their own garden into their soaps. Lemon balm has such as stimulating yet calming lemon scent with just a hint of mint that it …

Disclaimer: I did receive this product at a reduced price or for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Drawing people be it realistic or cartoon-like can be challenging but the Colore 26-piece Premium Drawing Kit that I am doing a product review on has everything you need to accomplish …

Disclaimer: I received the AmiGami Monkey and Giraffe kit for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I had the opportunity to trial an AmiGami Monkey and Giraffe Kit. I had not heard of them before and neither had my daughter or granddaughter but they looked cute. My granddaughter …

My quest for how to make orris root powder came long before the days of the Internet, in fact it was way back in the early 1990's when magazines and mail ordering supplies through catalogs was still the popular thing to do. I was into herbs, soap making, potpourri and homemade cleaning products back in …

If you're looking for an easy organic goat milk soap recipe that starts with a pre-made organic soap base, look no further! Best of all, this organic goat milk soap recipe gives you the option to use a store bought organic goat milk soap base or make your own using your favorite goat milk soap …