Grow and Make DIY Maker Blog

Medicinal Herb and Plant Guide
Learn all about medicinal uses for different plant and herbs, as well as how to make tinctures.

Make Your Own BBQ Spice Rub (using spices from your Artisan BBQ Sauce Kit!)
Now that you have mastered the art of homemade BBQ sauce using Grow and Make’s Artisan BBQ Sauce Kit, it is time to make the perfect spice rub!

Crystal Soy Candle Tutorial
Learn how to make your own soy candles with hidden crystals! Crystals have the ability to emit energy frequencies and what better event to place that into practice, Summer Solstice! We think these DIY crystal candles are a great activity for any summer solstice party...

Favorite DIY Kombucha Recipes and Flavorings
Here are some inspired ideas for how to flavor your kombucha When using fresh fruit it is best to juice it, before adding. The fresher the juice is the better your results will be. Add one cup of juice to 1 gallon of kombucha. Then add in spices or natural...

DIY Bath Bomb Making FAQ – How to make bath fizzies
Frequently Asked Questions About How to Make Bath Bombs at Home Many of us love the idea of soaking in a hot bath with a scented and revitalizing bath bomb melting into the water. Now you can make your own at home using our DIY Kit. If you don't want to use our kit...

Easy Salsa Verde Recipe for your Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
We are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo this year with a quick and easy salsa verde recipe! This Mexican salsa recipe is the perfect addition to any Cinco de Mayo menu and only requires a few ingredients.

Ultimate DIY Fermentation FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fermentation for the DIY enthusiast. Our questions include dill pickles, hot peppers, kimchi, perserved lemons, salsa, sauerkraut, scrap vinegar, tomatoes and watermelon pickle rinds. Q: What is the difference between Pickling and...

Owner’s Corner: DIY Cocktail Bitters
Musing from the owner of Grow and Make: Will Johnston I am a big fan of a Manhattan cocktail. Using bitters is an important component. If you've ever wanted to make your own cocktail bitters at home, we have this article on DIY Cocktail Bitters. What I'm...

Valentine’s Day DIY Heart Shaped Gift Box
Use this free download and tutorial to create your very own DIY heart shaped gift box for Valentine’s Day!

Ideas for making your own holiday gift wrap
We have two new articles today that we hope will inspire your creativity. DIY Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas DIY Twine Pom-Poms

DIY BEESWAX FALL LEAVES FUN
First, you are going to need some pretty fall leaves. Take a nature walk, bring a basket, and have fun picking out a variety of colors and shapes Lay down some newspaper or something to protect your work surface from dripping beeswax. Heat up beeswax until it is...
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