Spring is here!
The trees and flowers are in full bloom and I’ve spotted the birds and bees diligently working.
With all of God’s creation showing it’s wonderous glory, I just can’t resist a fun, spring DIY project!
I’ve had this Easy DIY Beehive on my to-do list for quite some time, so I was glad to finally make it so I could share it with you!
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It was such a beautiful day when I set out to make this, so I gathered up my supplies and took them out to the front porch to work. This is such an easy DIY project, and I had it done in less than an hour.
So what do you say we get started?
Materials needed
- Jute rope (I used twine, but prefer the look of a thicker jute rope.)
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Black Crafter’s Paint
- Mod Podge Acrylic Spray
- Wooden Bees
Tools Needed
TUTORIAL
- Turn your bowl upside down and wrap the jute around the base of it. Once you complete your first wrap, glue the jute where the two ends meet and allow it to set completely before continuing.
- Continue wrapping the jute around the bowl using a continuous bead of glue to keep the Beehive stable. (Keeping the jute tight will also help with stability.)
Important tip: Don’t glue the jute to the bowl. Keep all the glue on the jute itself. (Ask me how I know how important this step is!) - Continue this process until you’ve reached the bottom of the bowl.
- Begin working smaller circles that extend above the bowl to create the top of the beehive.
- Once you’ve completed the hive, cut the jute, leaving enough to form a loop at the top which will be completed in another step.
- Place your hive (still around the bowl) in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
- Gently wiggle your beehive off the bowl.
- Take the extra piece of jute and push through the opening at the top of the Beehive to form a loop. Make a knot on the inside to keep the jute from slipping out. Add some glue to secure your loop.)
- To make the “bee door,” cut a piece of jute and form a circle. Glue this onto the hive towards the bottom.
- Once the glue is set, paint the door black.
- The final step is to apply several coats of Mod-Podge Acrylic Spray, allowing each coat to dry for about 15 minutes between applications.
Wrapping Up
Ta-da! How cute is that?
To finish it off, you could even add a cute little bee or two on the outside!
Now go display that cuteness proudly. Be sure to share your Beehive on your favorite social media platform and tag me in it!
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Easy DIY Beehive
Create a DIY Beehive
Instructions
- Turn your bowl upside down and wrap the jute around the base of it. Once you complete your first wrap, glue the jute where the two ends meet and allow it to set completely before continuing.
- Continue wrapping the jute around the bowl using a continuous bead of glue to keep the Beehive stable. (Keeping the jute tight will also help with stability.) Important tip: Don't glue the jute to the bowl. Keep all the glue on the jute itself. (Ask me how I know how important this step is!)
- Continue this process until you've reached the bottom of the bowl.
- Begin working smaller circles that extend above the bowl to create the top of the beehive.
- Once you've completed the hive, cut the jute, leaving enough to form a loop at the top which will be completed in another step.
- Place your hive (still around the bowl) in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
- Gently wiggle your beehive off the bowl.
- Take the extra piece of jute and push through the opening at the top of the Beehive to form a loop. Make a knot on the inside to keep the jute from slipping out. Add some glue to secure your loop.)
- To make the "bee door," cut a piece of jute and form a circle. Glue this onto the hive towards the bottom.
- Once the glue is set, paint the door black.
- The final step is to apply several coats of Mod-Podge Acrylic Spray, allowing each coat to dry for about 15 minutes between applications.
- Optional: To finish it off, you could even add a cute little bee or two on the outside!
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