Cool Mint Lip Balm On Tuesday I showed you the sparkly strawberry lip balms I made for my Christmas cracker gifts. They'd be great for the gals, but I also needed something for the lads so I made cool mint lip balms with a white leaf atop. Christmas gift : Cool mint lip balmIngredients 2 tablespoons of white beeswax pellets (1/2 tsp for leaves)4 tablespoons sunflower oil (1/2 tsp for leaves)Few drops of cool mint flavour oilTeal food colouringPackagingEquipmentMini leaf mouldPipettesMicrowavable glass jugMicrowavable small glass jarMetal spoonScissorsSharp knife Cool mint lip balm, How-to step by step Start by placing the beeswax pellets and oil in a glass jug and heating in the microwave on low to medium power until the beeswax pellets have melted. In a small glass pot, melt half a teaspoon of beeswax with a teaspoon of oil in the microwave until beeswax pellets have melted. Wrap washi tape around each jar to secure lids. See hand-made strawberry lip balm here, with fully illustrated photos.
Bath Salts Recipe: DIY Wedding Shower Favors Posted on January 18, 2012 by Christina DIY bath salts are probably the easiest and most economical DIY favors known to man, er woman – especially with this bath salts recipe. Talk about bang for your buck! Which of your female guests wouldn’t love a luxurious soak in a tub filled with gorgeous aromas and pure, skin-softening salts? I especially loved this DIY wedding project because it gave me an excuse to open my potions cupboard. I think this would be a fabulous shower gift. Bath Salts Recipe (Fills two 150 ml containers) 3/4 cup Epsom salts 1/2 cup coarse sea salt 1/4 cup baking soda 8 drops essential oil food coloring Mix all of your dry ingredients in a large bowl. If there are lumps, crush them. Using a whisk, mix in the essential oil and food coloring. Scoop bath salts into airtight containers.
Great Harvest Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread With the kids back in school and the weather turning a little bit cooler at our house…I have been in the mood for baking some yummy goodness! My friend Stacy gave me a recipe she had that was supposed to be a Copycat Great Harvest Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. She had tried it and really liked it, so I thought I would give it an “official” taste test of my own. After looking at the recipe, I immediately knew there were some changes I was going to make. I have tasted Great Harvest’s Pumpkin Bread and think it is really a pretty close comparison…but…my husband claimed that he actually liked this pumpkin bread better!! Here is the recipe. Great Harvest Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe Ingredients: Directions: We always add a few more chocolate chips that the recipe calls for…because sometimes our chocolate needs are more than what is called for! Some of you may have noticed that these loaves of bread are a little bit longer and thinner than your standard Bread Loaf Pan. 1. 2. 3.
Citrus Facial Refresher In a small sauce pan, bring water to a boil. Add vitamin C tablet and stir until dissolved. In a medium glass bowl, add the lemon peel. DIY collapsible cardboard playhouse Turn a cardboard box into hours of entertainment for your little ones with this DIY collapsible playhouse. This cardboard playhouse was created, especially with small spaces in mind, because when the kids tire of it, the house collapses down flat for easy storage. Cardboard boxes are a hot commodity in our home -- even my 8-month-old appreciates a good drum fest with empty cereal boxes. Pretty much the perfect toy, boxes are free, plentiful (if you eat the way my boys do, that is) and provide the creative possibilities that can be a great exercise for a child's imagination. My kids especially love making forts out of boxes, and it seems that for them, the smaller and cozier the better. While intended for my youngest, this easy-to-construct cardboard playhouse continues to entertain my older boys. 1. 2. Turn box on side so the opening is perpedicular to the floor. 3. Cut off the top entirely and save the piece. 4. 5. Retrieve the piece you saved for the roof of the cardboard playhouse. 6.
Peanut Butter Christmas Trees | Sweet Simple Stuff Welcome to the National Peanut Butter Cup Forest … the sweetest forest in the land ;) If my hubby got lost in this forest, he would eat his way out … or in! Anyway, I’m sure you see how super simple … easy peasy … these are to make. Here are the few items you will need … peanut butter cups (snack & miniature sizes), chocolate kisses, white chocolate (or candy melts) and white non-pariels … Melt the white chocolate (this will be the “glue” that holds each layer together) and put it in a squeeze bottle or ziptop bag with a tiny cut off corner. Set up an assembly line … Tree trunk – upside down miniature PB cup – white chocolate “glue”1st layer – upside down snack size PB cup – drizzle white chocolate around the edges & sprinkle with non-pariels2nd layer – upside down miniature PB cup – repeat drizzle & sprinkle3rd layer – chocolate kiss – repeat drizzle & sprinkle Each tree requires … 2 miniature PB cups, 1 snack size PB cup & 1 chocolate kiss Can you believe how easy that was? Like this: Related
Chalkboard Mason Jar Magnetic Jars Longest title ever for a craft? I just couldn't decide what to call it, so it;s a little long-winded.... But, here's a tutorial on how to make Chalkboard Mason Jar Magnetic Jars: I was sent some products to try out from Plaid, along with a gift card to Walmart for any other supplies I may need. (oh man, I must be technology challenged - I took these with my tablet and now I can't flip the pictures - so turn your head and humor me .... ) Do you remember a couple of years ago when they downsized the craft section and took out fabric (at least my Walmart did ) to make room for a bigger electronics section - - and then mine brought back fabric a few months ago and I jumped for joy - - and now the whole craft department has expanded recently - take that electronics! Including tons of products from Plaid - awesomeness! Anyways, moving on - - I picked up these super awesome mason jars - I didn't even know they made these: But there they were at Walmart, with all the other mason jars:
Baby Rose Sugar Scrub Have you ever received roses that were stunningly gorgeous, only to be sad when they age? Well, I found the perfect solution to making our favorite rose bouquet last a little longer! Introducing: Baby Rose Sugar Scrub (my 5th sugar baby creation!). With just a few simple and inexpensive ingredients, a food processor, a pretty jar, and a few rose petals, you can make a beautiful DIY gift for yourself or for somebody you love! For this DIY sugar scrub recipe, you will need: 1.5 cups of plain white sugar1/4 cup of baby oil12 rose petalsa food processora pretty jar Here’s how this magical little rose scrub comes together: Aside from being gorgeous, roses are *thought* to contribute to our well being. Don’t you think this Baby Rose Sugar Scrub would be a beautiful gift? I made this scrub with the leftover rose petals from a bouquet of roses I received for Valentine’s Day. Do you enjoy handmade sugar scrubs as much as I do? Pages: 1 2
Christmas M&M Poem I will be sharing a few more simple and easy gift ideas in the next week or so. I don’t think you’ll mind because if you’re anything like me you’re constantly looking for cute, easy and cheap gift ideas. This next idea was inspired by a print I saw at an enrichment activity this past month at church. My friend had made little containers of Christmas M&Ms and attached this poem. You can obviously change it up however you like. I found my jar for $2 at Hobby Lobby (when their glassware is 50% off). To make things even easier you can print off the poem and attach it to a bag of M&Ms. Click on the image you want above. I think the chalk print is cuter, but I know some of you don’t want to drain all your ink so I made the other version too. I think these would be perfect for the sisters I visit from church! I think the neighbors might like them too. For more easy Christmas Food Gifts be sure to check out: Christmas Candy Bar Wrappers Hot Cocoa Gift Idea Christmas Hershey Kisses Christmas Jar Gift
The 36th AVENUE | 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5 If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them. Jersey Knit Bracelet Lovely! This would make a perfect gift for any of your girlfriends. You can choose the colors and recycle t-shirts that you have around the house. Cheap and cute! tutorial Paper Clip Earrings Tutorial This is a brilliant idea… and the possibilities are endless. Love it! Printed Candles Who doesn’t love a candle? Think about how many different stamps you could use to customize this project. tutorial Hot Chocolate Art! What a great gift for neighbors and teachers… I am personally a hot chocolate lover so this would make a great gift for me tutorial Tile Coaster You can buy these plain tiles at Home Depot for under a dollar. I’ve seen them with family pictures also… Way cute! tutorial Bow Belt I was amazed how easy this tutorial was. So Pretty! tutorial Paper Plate Clock Cheap?
Pumpkin-Sugar Body Scrub Years ago when I managed a day spa, one of my favorite facials included a Pumpkin Enzyme Peel. That Pumpkin mask was so magically transforming that it inspired me to try working with at-home pumpkin treatments. Raw pumpkin has natural enzymes that eat away layers of dead skin cells and rejuvenate skin texture. In my kitchen I don’t have a whole lot of raw pumpkin on hand but I sure do have the canned stuff. Mix that nutrient rich pumpkin puree with coarse sugar or salt, a bit of honey, and moisturizing sweet almond oil and you have a potent little Pumpkin-Sugar Body Scrub. photos by Leah Bergman Pumpkin-Sugar Body Scrub 1 cup course raw sugar or salt 1/2 cup pure organic pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling) 1 tsp honey 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil Directions: 1. Note: This scrub will keep up to 1 week so I recommend making it in small batches.
Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos I LOVE taquitos! They are seriously so delicious, When I saw this recipe for homemade BAKED taquitos, I knew it would be on the dinner menu ASAP! My family gobbled these up. Another awesome thing about this recipe, is you can freeze them instead of baking for a dinner at a later date. Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos This recipe is a family favorite! Author: Nikki Recipe type: Dinner Ingredients 3 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup green salsa 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup shredded Mexican flavored cheese small flour or corn tortillas cooking spray Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Notes recipe from: Our Best Bites**To freeze: Before baking, flash freeze the taquitos in a single layer on a baking sheet then place in a labeled freezer bag and store up to 3 months. (recipe from: Our Best Bites) Enjoy!
Canvas Project To all of your coming over from Pinterest:Thanks so much for stopping by! Who knew such a simple project could become so popular? If you have any questions please ask! You can also check the comments because many people have shared tips and tricks they discovered as they've tried this project. A few weeks ago on Pinterest I found this lovely ditty. One thing you need to know about me is that I'm a font snob. I apparently got two different kinds of puffy paint. I knew I wouldn't be able to get a lot of detail using puffy paint, so I chose a font that was simple but not average. I didn't want to paint right onto my canvas because puffy paint is famous for getting random air bubbles. The next step was to peel the letters off of the wax paper and place them on my canvas. Once it was all done, I hung it up over the kitchen table. I love how subtle it is.
Put your stuff up in the air! Hanging DIY ideas & tutorials Posted by ScrapHacker.com on onsdag, juni 27, 2012 · 9 Comments To heck with both feet on the ground! Now’s the time to put your ideas up in the air! I’ve gathered a bunch of supafly D.I.Y to give wings to anything you’ve got around the house (well, almost!). pics via here The hanging desk is not only cool looking but an awesome space saver! Pics via GreenWeddingShoes, CapitolRomance & Etsy Gotta love the swinging chair! Eleanor from team behind awesome venture SCRAP (a.k.a the School & Community Reuse Action Project), has made a great ”Hanging notepad” tutorial for Etsy – DIY TUTORIAL HERE Hanging Notepad #2! Pics via here Check out the awesome tutorial on how to make a hanging ”Kokedama string garden”, by talented Aura Scaringi of Mimimou for DesignSponge – DIY TUTORIAL HERE Pics via previous post ”Brave Branches”, Love Aesthetics has made a great DIY tutorial: DIY TUTORIAL HERE Pics via here Pics via here Good Luck Hacking!