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10 Crafts You Can Make In Your Crock Pot

Heather ChaEditor

Updated Wed, December 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM UTC

Air Freshener — Cranberries, candy canes, and some fresh pine are just a few parts to this wonderfully fragrant air freshener. Find that and more with detailed instructions here.

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Candles — It takes quite a few steps to whip up some homemade versions, but the effort will be worth it when you're able to make a candle that is all your own. Find detailed instructions here.

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Crayons — Melt down store bought crayons into fun shaped molds for a unique set for kids to color with. Here's how.

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Essential Oils — Essentials oils can be rather pricey if bought at a retailer. Make a DIY version at home for an easy gift to give to friends, family, or keep for yourself! Find detailed instructions here.

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Lip Balm — The dry winter weather is harsh on your skin and cause lips to become chapped. Whip up this at home lip balm to keep your pout nice and moisturized. Find detailed instructions here.

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Paint Remover — A hot water bath in a crock pot is all you need to strip the hard to remove paint off of hardware! Find detailed instructions here.

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Soap — There is nothing better than the scent of coffee to get your morning off to a great start! This soap mixes in coffee grounds, which will release the smell of a fresh cup of joe when you wash your hands. Find detailed instructions here.

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Dyed Yarn — Kool-aid, a crock pot, and yarn...it sounds like a mismatched trio, but you can actually use the combo to dye the yarn! One DIY project that will be sure to yield many more. Find detailed instructions here.

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Play Dough — A crock pot craft that is as fun to make as it is to play with the finished product! Play dough is a great craft for grown ups and kids alike to enjoy together. Find detailed instructions here.

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Potpourri — Apple cinnamon anything perfectly captures the tastes and aromas of the holidays. Throw some apples, cinnamon sticks, chamomile, almond extract, vanilla, and water (phew!) into your crock put and wait for the amazing scent to waft through your house.

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The Crock-Pot is the MacGyver of the kitchen, turning any hodgepodge of ingredients into a meal, with little effort on your part. The endless list of crock pot recipes serves as a testament to its amazing versatility, but did you know that they can do more than just cook? These DIY ideas will have you falling in love with crock pots all over again.

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