Purpose: Create rustic, nature-inspired decorations for your tree. Materials: Pinecones (clean and dry) Acrylic paint (white, gold, silver, or festive colors) Glitter (optional) Hot glue gun Ribbon or twine Small decorative items (mini bells, beads, or faux berries) Steps: Paint the Pinecones: Lightly dab paint onto the edges of the pinecone scales to mimic snow …
Purpose: Provide sustainable lighting for your off-grid home. Materials: Beeswax (in pellets or a block) Cotton candle wicks Heatproof glass jars or molds Double boiler (or a heat-safe bowl over a pot) Wooden skewers or pencils (to hold the wick) Scissors Steps: Prepare the Wick: Tie the wick to the middle of a skewer or …
Here’s a step-by-step guide to making homemade mason jar candles in half-pint jars. These candles make wonderful gifts, and you can customize the scent and look to suit your style. Materials Needed: Half-pint mason jars (8 oz) Candle wax (soy or beeswax is best for clean burning) Candle wicks (pre-waxed, with metal bases) Fragrance oil …
Layer the ingredients in a mason jar. Then print or write out the instructions and attach each jar with a ribbon and a recipe card for a charming and delicious gift! Spicy Black Bean Soup Mix Ingredients: 1 cup dried black beans ¼ cup dried onions ¼ cup dried red or green bell peppers 1 …
Hearty Barley and Vegetable Soup Mix Ingredients: ½ cup pearl barley ½ cup dried split peas ¼ cup dried onions ¼ cup dried carrots ¼ cup dried celery flakes 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp dried rosemary ½ tsp pepper Instructions: Add mix to 8 cups of water or beef broth. …
Chicken Noodle Soup Mix (without chicken) Ingredients: 1 cup egg noodles or pasta ¼ cup dried carrots ¼ cup dried celery flakes ¼ cup dried minced onions 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp dried rosemary ½ tsp pepper 8 tsp chick base or chicken boullion Salt to …
Layer the Dry Ingredient into a Mason Jar. Print or write recipe on a tag and hang it from the jar. Italian Lentil Soup Mix Ingredients: 1 cup dried green or brown lentils ¼ cup dried minced onions ¼ cup dried carrots ¼ cup dried celery flakes 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried basil …
Snickerdoodle Cookies Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 tbsp cinnamon (for recipient to mix in sugar coating) Instructions for Recipient: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 1 …
To make a Peanut Butter Cookie Mix in a Jar, layer the following dry ingredients in a 1-quart mason jar. This jar will create delicious, chewy peanut butter cookies, and a fabric top will make it look beautiful for gifting! Ingredients to Layer in the Jar: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder …
Layer the ingredients in a jar for the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Make sure that you add an ingredient list and the directions on a tag or label for your recipient. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 …