Hits and misses of DIY projects. http://www.motherearthnews.com/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=1504 Here are instructions for making a quick and easy batch of stained glass soap. Once you get the basics down you can make all sorts of unusual and beautiful embedded soap to give as gifts or enjoy for yourself. http://www.motherearthnews.com/hands-on-how-to/stained-glass-soap-circles.aspx By Sarah Hart Boone Fri, 11 May 2012 11:20:50 CST Make a cute, no-sew May Day basket using felt. Embellish it with buttons, beads and trim and it is ready to be delivered. Fill it with flowers and candy and you can hang it on a neighbor's doorknob like people did a century ago. http://www.motherearthnews.com/hands-on-how-to/15-minute-mini-may-baskets.aspx By Sarah Hart Boone Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:28:19 CST You can use items you find in your pantry like powdered drink mix, Jell-O and food coloring to make a beautiful dyed skein of yarn. http://www.motherearthnews.com/hands-on-how-to/dyeing-yarn-with-tang-jell-o.aspx By Sarah Hart Boone Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:12:35 CST Here are three easy Easter basket items for you to make. Children can act as helpers, or you can surprise them. Make rainbow crayons, mini soaps and bath bombs. http://www.motherearthnews.com/hands-on-how-to/three-easy-easter-basket-crafts.aspx By Sarah Hart Boone Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:01:34 CST This very simple indirect stepping stone technique allows you to make multiple stepping stones that will be beautiful and long lasting. It is good for individual stones and for large group projects involving all ages. http://www.motherearthnews.com/hands-on-how-to/foolproof-reverse-cast-stepping-stones.aspx By Sarah Hart Boone Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:35:02 CST Part II of a tutorial on how to make cold-process soap. The directions are intended for the absolute beginner and use easy-to-locate materials. http://www.motherearthnews.com/hands-on-how-to/soap-making-for-the-beginner-part-ii.aspx By Sarah Hart Boone Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:56:37 CST