Hello Julie, UA-cam recommend your Channel and I’m thrilled they did! I really enjoyed watching your video and l was so impressed how you “free styled” the top third of your Bee Skep! I just made my first Bee Skep this morning and l wanted to see if anyone else use the same kind of “Mold” as I did. I made it for my 4-year-old Grandson, he’s suddenly become fascinated with insects especially Bees... Because as he explained to me, “ Bees are nice guys because they make Honey for everybody.” I’m a semi-retired professional Pastry Chef for nearly 40 years. I have been downsizing because I sold my business and home after recently becoming widowed. I had several KitchenAid Stand Mixers in various sizes... So, l used a 4 & 1/2 Qt. Bowl from an older mixer. The smaller mixers have bowls with no handles and there’s a 3/4” “lip” at the bottom of the bowl, flipped over it the top of the Bee Skep. It gave a very interesting shape. After, l finished winding all of my Jute, l sealed the entire outside to kinda stiffen it up. I did that so I could use my “X-Acto” Knife to cut an opening. I didn’t watch any videos before l started my Skep and l forgot to make an opening. After, l very carefully cut for nearly 20 minutes, l had an almost perfect circular opening. I then hot glued a piece of Jute (I painted Black) around the opening to frame it out. I’m looking for some faux Bees to glue onto my Bee Skep. I FaceTime’d my Grandson so he could see it and he was so incredibly happy and excited! He thanked me profusely and then said, !” I guess because I’m always telling him he’s a good boy. He so funny... He called me back and asked me very politely to make the Bees a sign that read, “Welcome Bees”. I told him Bees couldn’t read. He replied, “I think they can read because they read the recipe to make their Honey!” Seriously, how can I argue with logic like that. I immediately subscribed to your Channel and I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you so very much for sharing your talents with everyone. ♥️♥️♥️
Loved your story. And try your suggestion about the mixer bowl. How sweet is your grandson. Yes we owe a lot to the bees . My son and I just got a hive, and I thought this would be nice decor to have around because we are a little bee crazy. Kind regards 😊
Hi - I went and read the Article along with the video and wanted to let you know that the 1/2 inch rope is easier to work with in à large skep. I made mine on a kitchen aid mixer 4 quart bowl, up to the top, then took it off and finished it. I then filled it up with plastic bags to give it some stability and finished it with a foam core board base. Thanks for the inspiration. Love PegEgg
Really enjoyed your tutorial (music and all LOL) and your skep turned out perfect. Thanks for the instructions and the inspiration. And btw ... no worries about the tractor noise. Anyone that looks at your channel name is probably here in hopes of farm related DIY's and glimpses of your farm life. ❤️
You can do it! And be creative... don't have to make it just like mine. I would love it if my ideas were just a launching pad for all you to get going!
That turned out so sweet my only problem is I was u had showed how u did the hole in the skep. I’ve seen other videos of how to make the cute bee hives but they never made a hole. They used a black marker which to me doesn’t seem real enough. Thanks for sharing.
True, depending on what kind you use. Our climate is very dry (6" of rainfall a year) so there is no moisture outside to damage it. More than likely it will be the heat or sun! Lol! For now, we are enjoying them on the covered porch!
Very cute. Btw, I didn't think the music was too loud, your voice comes over very clear. Loved the bird song as well!
Great job! Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I love how you styled your finished bee skep!
Clever idea
Hello Julie, UA-cam recommend your Channel and I’m thrilled they did! I really enjoyed watching your video and l was so impressed how you “free styled” the top third of your Bee Skep! I just made my first Bee Skep this morning and l wanted to see if anyone else use the same kind of “Mold” as I did. I made it for my 4-year-old Grandson, he’s suddenly become fascinated with insects especially Bees... Because as he explained to me, “ Bees are nice guys because they make Honey for everybody.”
I’m a semi-retired professional Pastry Chef for nearly 40 years. I have been downsizing because I sold my business and home after recently becoming widowed. I had several KitchenAid Stand Mixers in various sizes... So, l used a 4 & 1/2 Qt. Bowl from an older mixer. The smaller mixers have bowls with no handles and there’s a 3/4” “lip” at the bottom of the bowl, flipped over it the top of the Bee Skep. It gave a very interesting shape. After, l finished winding all of my Jute, l sealed the entire outside to kinda stiffen it up. I did that so I could use my “X-Acto” Knife to cut an opening. I didn’t watch any videos before l started my Skep and l forgot to make an opening. After, l very carefully cut for nearly 20 minutes, l had an almost perfect circular opening. I then hot glued a piece of Jute (I painted Black) around the opening to frame it out.
I’m looking for some faux Bees to glue onto my Bee Skep. I FaceTime’d my Grandson so he could see it and he was so incredibly happy and excited! He thanked me profusely and then said, !” I guess because I’m always telling him he’s a good boy. He so funny... He called me back and asked me very politely to make the Bees a sign that read, “Welcome Bees”. I told him Bees couldn’t read. He replied, “I think they can read because they read the recipe to make their Honey!” Seriously, how can I argue with logic like that.
I immediately subscribed to your Channel and I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you so very much for sharing your talents with everyone. ♥️♥️♥️
Loved your story. And try your suggestion about the mixer bowl. How sweet is your grandson. Yes we owe a lot to the bees .
My son and I just got a hive, and I thought this would be nice decor to have around because we are a little bee crazy.
Kind regards 😊
Hi - I went and read the Article along with the video and wanted to let you know that the 1/2 inch rope is easier to work with in à large skep. I made mine on a kitchen aid mixer 4 quart bowl, up to the top, then took it off and finished it. I then filled it up with plastic bags to give it some stability and finished it with a foam core board base. Thanks for the inspiration. Love PegEgg
EXCELLENT
Hi - Great job. I love the free form process after the basic build. It turned out great. Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg
You solved my problem of not knowing how to create the "entrance". I very much enjoyed this tutorial and am a new subscriber.
Really enjoyed your tutorial (music and all LOL) and your skep turned out perfect. Thanks for the instructions and the inspiration. And btw ... no worries about the tractor noise. Anyone that looks at your channel name is probably here in hopes of farm related DIY's and glimpses of your farm life. ❤️
wonderful! thanks for 'getting' the farm life! ;)
That is great,you did a great job ,very natural!!
Thank you Jeanette! Doing videos is sooo much harder than I thought. So much to learn, but I'm having fun and I'm glad others are enjoying watching!
This is probably one of the best I've seen of all the diys yet ( I'm kind of a perfectionist)😄😉
Thanks Beth! I appreciate the kind words! I'm a perfectionist too. lol!
I love it.It takes me back to my childhood.God Bless You for sharing.MEME
You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!
Your bee skep turned out perfect! ❤️
Thanks! I had fun making them!
Nice, tfs.🐝🐝🐝
Awesome thank you
Looks amazing!
This is the best I’ve seen of these! It’s beautifully finished looks store bought!! Tyfs
thank you! glad you enjoyed it!
It turned out beautiful thank you for sharing
This is my second time watching. I would love to make this for summer this year.
You can do it! And be creative... don't have to make it just like mine. I would love it if my ideas were just a launching pad for all you to get going!
@@ThisBeautifulFarmLife is this just for decorating or is there a use from the bees? Thanks, it looks like a fun project
Awesome-must try👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰
so glad you enjoyed it!
Great job!
New subscriber. Love how it looks. I made one but it looks a little wonky. Lol . Gonna go binge watch your other videos.
Lol! So glad you are enjoying the videos. It was fun to make. Love having them on my porch this spring!
Спасибо большое,отличная идея 👍👏
Love it! I just made one of these.
Such a fun project 🐝🐝🐝
wonderful!
That turned out so sweet my only problem is I was u had showed how u did the hole in the skep. I’ve seen other videos of how to make the cute bee hives but they never made a hole. They used a black marker which to me doesn’t seem real enough. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it Shelly!
Beehive?
Turned out 👍 great music was distracting tho
thanks for the imput... and for stopping by!
Love the DYI vid, but could please turn down the volume of the background music?
Thanks so much! I did hear that from someone else and have adjusted on videos going forward! So sorry!
just remember that hot glue is not weather proof :)
True, depending on what kind you use. Our climate is very dry (6" of rainfall a year) so there is no moisture outside to damage it. More than likely it will be the heat or sun! Lol! For now, we are enjoying them on the covered porch!