Projects
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How to Make a Simple One Log Fire Torch
With just a few tools, learn how to make a simple one-log fire torch to keep you warm during those cool camping nights. The fire torch, sometimes called a Swedish Fire Torch, is just another way to make a campfire to keep you warm and cozy. It can be prepared before the campout, making it a great way to get a campfire going quickly. Just make sure that the campground you are camping at allows fires and wood brought in. Some campgrounds only allow wood from their store or native to the area to be brought into the campsites. It’s always a good idea to check the rules first! Type…
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Make Beautiful Pine Cone Fire Starters
Learn how to make these beautiful pine cone fire starters to give as gifts or to use on your next camping adventure. They are simple to make with a few supplies and a bit of imagination. I have seen fire starter pine cones and was wondering how to make them. I found an interesting article on the blog Searsport Shores Ocean Camping about Pinecone Fire Starters. It was about the different ways to make them so that they would change colors as they burned. Check out their article for the chart of different chemical combinations to make a desired flame color. Or just dip them in wax, they are still…
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Make a Camping Halloween Sign with Your Cricut
This was suppose to be a “How To” post on making a camping Halloween sign with your Cricut. Instead this is going to be a resource post for you to find the supplies to make your own fabulous sign. I have only owned my Cricut a few months and I am still learning how to use it. For what I thought would be a simple project, I made so many mistakes making this sign that I am definitely still an amateur. I will tell you all the mistakes I made so that you don’t repeat them. Supplies for a Camping Halloween Sign Here is a list of supplies I used.…
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Easy No Sew Camping Blanket
We learned to make easy no sew blankets as part of my son’s Eagle Scout project. He oversaw the making of 75 blankets that were donated to the police. Officers will give the blankets to kids in crisis situations. The blankets are a way for the police to comfort kids and help ease the stressful situation they may be in. So many blankets! But well worth it. This method is perfect for making the coziest camping blanket on those chilly nights around the campfire. Just follow a few simple steps. Supplies for a No Sew Camping Blanket Below is a brief list of supplies needed to make a fleece no…
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How to Tie a Whipping Knot
Put this on the list of things you didn’t know but need to learn; How to Tie a Whipping Knot. My son was taught this very useful knot at his last scout meeting. The whipping knot is used on ropes you want to keep from fraying. He was taught the BSA method so it may differ from other methods you find, but with the same results. The Whipping Knot keeps the ends of a rope from becoming undone and fraying on the ends. This can be very useful when trying to make an emergency shelter or to keep your ropes in good condition. This is not a permanent solution to…
