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Candle Making Log Sheet Template

Quality control for your candle making just got easier. When you’re just starting out with candle making, there are so many variables that can contribute to the success or disappointment of your homemade candles. Getting your candle wax melting and pouring temperature down to a science can help you maintain candle consistency and pinpoint issues that you may encounter. With a candle making…

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Candle Wax & Fragrance Load Calculator

Take the guesswork out of candle making with this free wax and fragrance calculator.

Whether you’re a complete beginner to candle making or a skilled candle maker, determining the correct amount of candle wax and fragrance oil for your candles can be time consuming and tricky to calculate. In the hopes of simplifying your candle making process, I’ve created this candle wax and fragrance load calculator to take the guesswork out of the formula. Just answer the three questions by…

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Laser Engraver Showdown: Glowforge Aura vs xTool M1 Comparison

Glowforge vs. xTool, I did the research, so you don't have to.

In this post, we’ll be digging into the increasingly popular world of laser cutters. If you’re just getting started, finding the right laser cutter can be a game-changer for your projects. For some, it can even open up a small business opportunity. At this point, you’ve likely done a lot of research to find the perfect laser cutter and engraver, just as I have. And trust me, there are tons of…

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How to Make an Epoxy Resin Coffee Table + Beginner Tips

Looking to add an eye-catching piece to your home? Why not try your hand at creating a unique resin coffee table? In this post, I’ll share my process of making a one-of-a-kind epoxy resin table and provide tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. I will also reference the materials I used to design and create an epoxy resin coffee table inspired by my favorite 90s cartoon, Courage the…

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DIY Cereal Bowl Candle: How to Make a Cereal Bowl Candle

Celebrate National Craft Month with your own DIY cereal bowl candle!

Do you remember Apple Jacks cereal and Saturday morning cartoons? As a kid, this sugary cereal was always stocked in my kitchen cabinet at home. The smell of cinnamon alone brings me down memory lane. Since March marks National Craft Month and includes a National Cereal Day as well, I thought it would be fitting to celebrate by making a candle inspired by this nostalgic breakfast food. I’m going…

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22 Hobbies for Adults to Try in 2024

A comprehensive list of 22 hobbies for adults to try in 2024. From fun low-cost activities to high-effort hobby ideas.

As a kid, I always found myself head down in something creative. Whether typing up Shel Silverstein-inspired poems on my mom’s electric typewriter or recreating 90’s cartoon characters with acrylic paints, I always gravitated toward the arts. Not much has changed in my mid-30’s because I still find myself creating similar things, but I also still yearn for new hobbies to try. Hobbies are a great…

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16 Unique and Creative Date Night Ideas

As we traverse the ins and outs of daily life, we can sometimes get so caught up in the hustle and bustle that we forget to carve out time for shared experiences with our significant others. Not only do these times provide an entertaining break from our hectic schedules, but they offer invaluable benefits to fostering a deeper connection with our loved ones. Whether exploring the great outdoors…

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Easy DIY Silicone Molds: A Step-by-Step Guide Using Silicone Caulk

Need a cost-effective way to make a quick silicone mold? Follow this simple step-by-step guide.

No matter how many times I’ve put this project off, I always find myself saying, “I need a silicone mold!”. The thought of having a stockpile of silicone molds to choose from whenever I need to replicate a piece of work, sounds amazing. Why sit and try to reproduce a complex design for hours, only to end up scraping it because it’s nothing as good as your first piece? Art really is one of a kind,…

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The Formula for a Cozy Horror Movie Room

It’s winter, and all you can think about is avoiding the terrifying weather outside by snuggling under a blanket, and watching horror movies into the night. You and me both! It’s a great way to escape reality for two or so hours. And by designing a comfortable space for watching films, you become fully immersed in the cinematic world. When you’re engrossed in the suspense, it provides a better…

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10 Gifts Crafters Actually Want

As someone who is proud to call themselves a crafter, I understand how quick it is to rack up a ton of hobbies and an endless tool wishlist. What better way to support the crafter in your life than to gift them with what they need to create amazing things. This is a collective list, in no particular order, for the general crafter–who we all know has at least 10 different interests. Also, great…

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Making A Life-Size Popcorn Box

A life-size popcorn box can be a great display to add to your Halloween-themed lawn decor or maybe you’re looking for something to enhance your movie room. I’ll walk you through how you can make one that sits 4-feet tall and the materials and tools you’ll need. Here is list of products you can find on Amazon. Tools & Materials (1) 1/4 in.x 4ft. x 8.ft plywood (1) 1/4 in.x 2ft. x 2.ft…

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Do-It-Yourself Fabric Accent Wall

Looking for a renter-friendly way to decorate your space? Try this budget-friendly tutorial for creating an accent wall to add some fun to your place. You may have stumbled upon tutorials in to the past about using liquid starch to add fabric to your wall as an alternative to wallpaper. This tutorial will instead show you how to make your own liquid starch using what you may already have in your…

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Sculpting a Killer Klown from Outer Space

With my excitement for the new multiplayer game that’s supposed to launch this year, I knew I wanted to go with a Killer Klowns from Outer Space theme for Halloween. If you’re creative, like me, you’ll immediately fall in love with this movie because it’s so out-of-the-box. It’s as silly as it sounds, and does not disappoint with imaginative characters, weapons, and scenes. It has anything and…

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A Horror Movie A Day: 31 Horror Movies Until Halloween

A Horror Movie A Day: 31 Horror Movies Until Halloween

October has finally arrived! It’s time to terrorize yourself with ghastly and wicked things, gnaw on candy corn and other sugary treats, and binge all the horror films you can handle in the 31 days leading up to Halloween. With October being my favorite month of the year, I thought I’d encourage anyone interested in the macabre to participate in this enchanting time of year with a horror movie…

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A Tiny Experience: Renting a Tiny House on Airbnb

A Tiny Experience: Renting a Tiny House on Airbnb

Many months had passed since my last adventure and I had been eager for a change of scenery. I’d spent several hours a week exploring van conversion Youtube videos and constantly tuning into Tiny House Nation on PlutoTV. It seems nowadays you can’t turn your head without seeing or hearing about tiny house living. I’m not ashamed to say that I’m now hooked to the idea of alternative lifestyles and…

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4 Days of Fright: A Pennsylvania Road Trip

4 Days of Fright: A Pennsylvania Road Trip

You don’t need me to tell you that 2020 has been a nightmare from which we can’t seem to wake ourselves. My dreams alone of traveling and planning trips across seas have been shattered by all that is this year. However, I’ve never been one to lose all hope and always find a way to make the best of things. It took quite a few months to muster up the strength and consider leaving the house for…

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The Scenic Drive | Red Rock Canyon | Nevada It's only taken me a year to do something with all this content, so finally, here it is. A reminder that I need to get out and start doing this again! Hope you enjoy...