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    Homestead Crafts

    Get started with these traditional crafts, without spending a fortune. Learn to make soap, dye with weeds from your backyard, or make homemade gifts for everyone you love!

    What would you like to learn?

    • Blacksmithing
    • Plant Dyes
    • Soapmaking
    • Holiday crafts
    • Spinning
    • Sewing
    • handmade gifts
    • Farmhouse Decor

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    • How to dry perfect citrus slices for holiday decorations...it's super easy to make traditional dried orange slices for ornaments and garlands. #Christmascrafts #driedoranges #farmhouseChristmas #traditionalChristmas #DIYChristmasdecorations #handmadeChristmas
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    Get started with blacksmithing

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      Where to Source Steel for Blacksmithing
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      Choosing a Blacksmith Hammer
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      How to choose the best anvil for your forge

    See more blacksmithing articles →

    Start making your own soap

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      Eucalyptus, Fir, and Nettle Hot Process Soap Recipe
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      14 Pro Tips for Saving Money on Soapmaking Supplies
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    Learn more about making soap →

    Use plants to dye fabric, fiber, and paper

    • natural plant dyes
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    • Handmade plant dyed wooden necklace
    • fabric dyed with acorn dye
      Dyeing with acorns

    Learn more about plant dyeing →

    Hi, I'm Anna

    I live on a little Maine homestead, where I love to grow food, cuddle turkeys, collect old cookbooks, and dye things with plants--all with two amazing kids in tow!

    Learn more about me →

    Holiday crafting ideas!

    • Vintage Christmas Cards to Print and Send
    • 24 Favorite Christmas Countdown Activities to do With Kids
    • Fir & Pine Beeswax Candles
    • 10-minute Christmas cuddle blanket

    More easy holiday craft ideas →

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