Handwritten notes and letters are precious things to keep. Someone took the time to put thoughts to pen to paper. Download this matching Airmail Panda stationery and send off to that special someone! Download Panda Notepaper and Envelope How to Make the Envelope Cut along all outer lines Fold across the envelope where […]
Pop Up Valentine Cards
Make these easy Pop Up Valentine Cards for that special someone. Pop up cards are a heap of fun! Two folds, two main cuts… and there you go! Craft Supplies: Card Scissors Glue Images How to Make the Pop Up Valentine Cards The download has some guidelines as shown above. Cut along the […]
Small Paper Toy Soldiers
Need a quick toy for a rainy day? Look no further. Grab those scissors and cardboard tubes and make your own wee army with these Small Paper Toy Soldiers. Craft Supplies: cardboard tubes glue scissors glue or tape paper or card Download Small Toy Soldiers – Blue How to Make Small Paper Toy Soldiers […]
Blue Doodle Frame Printables
Here are some cute wee Doodle Frames for your projects. Just cut them out, fill them out and stick them down! You can use them as labels and journaling tags. Download Blue Doodle Frames There are six matching Doodle Frames, so they’ll suit a theme, either for a series of photos or thoughts. Maybe you […]
Kids’ Valentine Mini Cards
Grab your scissors! – this is an easy one! Download and print these Kids’ Valentine Mini Cards for the children to hand out at school or preschool. Perfect for teachers, coaches, family and friends. Download Kids’ Valentine Mini Cards Patterned Just print and cut. These were designed for children, but they would go well in […]
Vinyl Siding Problems and Do-it-Yourself Solutions
You ordered the new vinyl siding, the installer did the work, and now it looks wonderful. But once the contractor leaves, that vinyl siding is in your hands. What happens if something goes wrong? It is important to fix vinyl siding problems quickly to prevent further damage. But that’s hard to do when you don’t […]
Basic Ingredients in Homemade Beauty Products
Making bath and beauty treatments from scratch is a great way to save money and cut back on potentially harmful chemicals found in some store-bought products. There are many recipes and variations for making “DIY” bath and beauty products- everything from homemade deodorant, shampoo, conditioners, facial masks and scrubs or even cleansers. But almost all […]
Embracing the Self-Sufficient Journey
Untrained Housewife was started to celebrate the journey to knowledge and self-sufficiency. The thing is – it’s not an easy journey. I’ve grown so much the past few years and we’ve added a lot of milestones in our path to increased self-sufficiency. And we’ve had a few set backs as well. Milks Goats and Meat […]
Homemade Fairy Party – Loot Bag Favors
Have the fairies been visiting your house lately? If you’re expecting a visit from the wee winged creatures, you might want to stock up on some fairy supplies. After all, you wouldn’t want to make a fairy cry, would you? In all seriousness, if you’re going to host a birthday party and […]
Easy Peasy Easel Valentine Cards
Save time and money and make these Easel cards this Valentine’s Day. Easel cards are a little different from the norm and are really easy to make. Use this project as inspiration for our own creations. There are enough images for three layouts, plus an extra page of images so you can mix and […]
Is Cabinet Refacing Really a Do-It-Yourself Job?
If you are thinking about a kitchen remodel, the possibility of doing it yourself has likely crossed your mind. Unless you are very handy with tools and have some home improvement experience, the thought of replacing your kitchen cabinets on your own is probably out of the question. But what about refacing your kitchen cabinets? […]
The Fairy Garden: A Magical Birthday Gift
Fairies, fairies: everywhere you look, you see fairy wings and fairy crowns and books and more books about the wee creatures. Children are fascinated with the idea of fairyland. If you’re looking for the perfect birthday gift for a special child who’s entranced by the fairy realm, why not make them their very own miniature […]
