Category Archives: Crafts & MIY

Easy crafts & things for your home.

Homestead Hack: Easily Saving Painting Supplies

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

When you have a painting project, each day means you’re cleaning brushes and reusing them day after day. I’ve found an easier way. See how we preserve brushes to resume painting at a later date – you’re gonna love this!

Homestead Hack: EASILY SAVING PAINTING SUPPLIES - see how we preserve brushes to resume painting at a later date - you're gonna love this! #TexasHomesteader

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Cute Repurposed Denim Fabric Baskets Made From Old Jeans

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

I make quick & easy denim baskets using repurposed denim from old worn jeans. You can use them as a cute country-themed part of your home’s décor or even as cute gift bags. And it takes only sewing three straight lines. If I can do it, anyone can!  

Quick & Easy Denim Baskets repurposed from old worn jeans. I don't sew well, so If *I* can do it, anyone can. So CUTE! #TexasHomesteader

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MYO Reclaimed Lumber Barnwood Headboard

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

We needed a headboard for our guestroom. I wanted something old, but antique shops are just not filled with queen-sized headboards.

So we used repurposed wood from our 1880’s barn. I absolutely love the way it turned out!

We made our beautiful headboard using reclaimed lumber from our 1880's barn. Rustic, Shabby Chic, Meaningful & Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! #TexasHomesteader

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Predator Guard To Keep Snakes Away From Our Purple Martin House

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

We love to watch the Purple Martin birds flying around our elevated birdhouse. See how we made a homemade predator guard for our martin house using an old chimney cap to keep the snakes away from the birds! 

See how we made a homemade predator guard for our martin house using a old chimney cap to keep the snakes away from the birds! #TexasHomesteader

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3 Ingredient Homemade Rosemary-Scented Hairspray

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Recently I ran out of hairspray and decided to quickly whip up another batch. I mean why not, it only contains 3 ingredients and uses a repurposed spray bottle. Come see how ridiculously easy (and CHEAP it is to make your own hairspray with 3 common household ingredients.

Homemade Hairspray using ordinary ingredients. See my method for making hairspray using a repurposed hairspray bottle. #TexasHomesteader
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