the simple hive
living simply in a complicated world
Category: crafts & DIY
Teen Girl Spa Party
Two months ago, I was temporarily insane and agreed to letting my teen-aged daughter have a slumber party for her birthday. Not only did I agree to the sleepover, but told her I would make all the party favors and…
Read MoreSushi Dishcloth – Free Crochet Pattern
For years, I’ve been telling anyone who will listen that I need a clone. In a perfectly cloned life, I’m showering my family with love and affection and the other woman house cleaning. So, if anyone reading this is in…
Read MoreDIY Clothespin Bag
Last year, about this time of year, I wrote about our clothes dryer kicking the bucket and building a solar clothes dryer out of necessity. Because we live in the country with horses for neighbors, we can hang out our…
Read MoreCupcake Crochet Dishcloth
Follow my blog with Bloglovin While perusing the yarn aisle at my local craft store, I happened upon a free crochet pattern for a cupcake dishcloth. The sign said “Take One”, so I did, because I always do what I’m…
Read MoreDIY Chalk Painted Dresser
My world has been rocked. It has occurred to me that I need to change the names of all my kids. Originally, I started this blog with College Bee, Teen Bee, Tween Bee and Baby Honeybee. Now it all must…
Read MoreDIY wood-burned spoons
Psst…..yes, you. Do you need a quick gift because you don’t have your act together and you don’t have a gift for your sweet Aunt’s birthday? For those of you who said “yes”, stop talking to your computer. You will…
Read MoreDIY Wood Burned Spoons
Psst…..yes, you. Do you need a quick gift because you don’t have your act together and you don’t have a gift for your sweet Aunt’s birthday? For those of you who said “yes”, stop talking to your computer. You will…
Read Moregoat’s milk and honey soap in the crock pot
When I tell people I make my own soap, I’m sure many of them think it’s a waste of time. After all, soap is readily available in just about every grocery, drug, convenience and dollar store and it’s inexpensive. So…
Read Morediy wool dryer balls with essential oils
Now that I have shared with you what I use for fabric softener, I’ll reveal what I use in place of dryer sheets! You are all on the edge of your seats, I know. It’s dryer balls! Dryer balls fluff…
Read MoreWool Dryer Balls DIY with Essential Oils
It’s that time of year again. Time to welcome spring with a frenzy of cleaning. Today I’m sharing one of my oldies, but goodies just in case you missed it the first time around. Previously, I shared with you what…
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