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Rainbow Loom. Dress Up Headquarters - A Turtle's Life for Me. $1 Floating Bookshelves. I've been obsessed with umbra's floating bookshelves.

$1 Floating Bookshelves

Yes, I still love them....but if you are looking for a cheap alternative, check these out. Super easy, super cheap! Just find a couple cheap brackets. Kevin and I picked these up at lowes for about .50 a piece. Cold-Process All-Natural Handmade Soap. Or through a book: Or use a pre-weighed soap making kit like this Natural Soap Making Kit or this Shea Butter Soap Making Kit.

Cold-Process All-Natural Handmade Soap

Orange Peel Candles. Today the boys had a friend over for some Imbolc crafting.

Orange Peel Candles

We made orange skin beeswax candles, painted terracotta pots and planted crocus bulbs, baked sugar cookies that the boys rolled in golden sunny sugar, and celebrated the returning sun. "Fire and purification are an important aspect of Imbolc (St. Brigid's Day). The lighting of candles and fires represents the return of warmth and the increasing power of the Sun over the coming months. " Tonight we will have dinner by candlelight, burning our sun shaped orange citrus globes to light our way into the coming spring, read some poems, and have a cozy evening at home. It is easy to make orange skin beeswax candles. Bath bombs. By far the best bath bomb recipe and instructions I found in my search are given by Brenda Sharpe (thank you Brenda!).

bath bombs

So go there and read those and look at great the photos. DIY Sore-Muscle Salve. After a long day or a hard workout, soothe sore muscles with an all-natural rub that gently warms and releases muscle tension.

DIY Sore-Muscle Salve

Made with ingredients you have in your pantry and a few essential oils, the sore-muscle salve also makes a nice massage lotion. And it smells a whole lot better than the kind you can buy at the store. What You'll Need: Small saucepanSmall heat-safe bowl1/4 cup coconut oil1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon beeswax1/4 teaspoon ground pepper1/4 teaspoon ground ginger20 drops peppermint essential oil20 drops eucalyptus essential oil20 drops clove oilCoffee filterStrainerSmall bowlSmall sealable container Directions: ‘Soft as a Cloud’ Playdough…using only 2 ingredients! We love Playdough here at Paging Fun Mums so when I saw this recipe over at Kids Activity Blog which is not only a ‘no cook’ playdough recipe but is also made out of only 2 ingredients, we HAD to give it a try!

‘Soft as a Cloud’ Playdough…using only 2 ingredients!

All you need is: 1 part conditioner 2 parts corn flour/corn starch Food colouring (optional) That’s it! Step 1. How To Drill Holes Into Stones Or Glass ∙ How To by IntrepidMoose on Cut Out. Faux Sea Glass ∙ How To by IntrepidMoose on Cut Out. DIY dollar store cake stand. For parties, it’s so lovely to have big displays of cakes, cookies, and other sweets, all on white ceramic cake stands (like the ones Martha Stewart makes each year for Macy’s, which I adore!).

DIY dollar store cake stand

But what if you need a whole bunch of extra cake plates for one particular party, or if you’re limited on budget? Well, here’s how to make a cake stand… for just two bucks! That’s the magic of the dollar store and a little spray paint! This project is courtesy of Victoria at VixenMade (who previously shared her amazing bowling theme party with us, also). To make her $2 cake stand, she started with a tart pan and a candlestick: Then, she glued the candlestick to the tart pan using Amazing Goop brand glue. After allowing the glue to dry, she applied white spray paint, and voila! DIY Picture Tiles - You Will Never Buy a Photo Frame Again. Lately I’ve been having this huge urge to decorate the house.

DIY Picture Tiles - You Will Never Buy a Photo Frame Again

This is big news. I do not decorate. Arguably, one of the reasons why is because I. absolutely. hate. to. buy. mass. produced. decor. (Also, I can’t ever remember if pink and purple go together or not.) Anyway, this extends to photo frames. Nope. Long story short, I discovered this method of transferring my photos cheaply, quickly, and beautifully to something uncommon and unique. Tiles. Diy Constellation Coasters ∙ How To by molly m. Instagram Coasters - Foam Magazine. As our iPhone libraries begin to overflow, we’re always on the search for practical, tangible uses for our Instagram snaps.

Instagram Coasters - Foam Magazine

Spruce up your place or dish these D.I.Y. coasters out to your friends to remind you all of your latest outdoor adventure/ music festival outing/ seafaring weekend. Or the newest FOAM cover of course. Quaintrelle Life. Solid perfume pocket watch locket. Try as I might, I cannot seem to grasp even the most basic of feminine beauty rituals.

solid perfume pocket watch locket

I’m constantly struggling to master rudimentary hair and makeup techniques, and my one-time foray into the “subtle” art of perfume left everyone in the room with burning nostrils. This DIY solid perfume locket from artisanal perfumer Mandy Aftel is something I can definitely stand behind, though. Mandy only uses pure and natural ingredients to create her perfumes, and this solid scent can be easily applied with no risk of over-dousing. The old pocket watch appeals to my tomboy side, and I love its versatility; you can wear it as a necklace or pin, or simply tuck it into your pocket or purse. 39 Coolest Kids Toys You Can Make Yourself. Fun Kids Crafts, Science Projects, and More. 9. Final touches! The final touches are all that’s left!

We decided to make some signs out of cardboard and some tools from two toothpicks and some paper. Now we have an awesome Mine Shaft Marble Slide! You can do any theme here, maybe your slide will be a roller coaster, a jungle, or a cool water park. Don’t forget to post pictures of your version in the Your Photo Projects section of LooLeDo.com! Black Light Themed Party for Kids. Make a Bouncing Polymer Ball - Experiment with Polymers.

Introduction Balls have been toys practically forever, but the bouncing ball is a more recent innovation. Bouncing balls were originally made of natural rubber, though now bouncing balls can be made of plastics and other polymers or even treated leather. You can use chemistry to make your own bouncing ball. Once you understand the basic technique, you can alter the recipe for the ball to see how the chemical composition affects the bounciness of the ball, as well as other characteristics.

How to Make Smoke Bombs. Making a smoke bomb is fun, easy and safe with sugar and potassium nitrate. This video will teach you how to make and use a smoke bomb.See Transcript. Song Lyric Wall Art / D.I.Y. Project. A couple weeks ago, I found a paint-by-number at an unbeatable price. I can't pass these things up even though I already owned this particular design.

I thought that I could maybe use it to make a fun D.I.Y., but my new rule is that all thrifts that I purchase with the intent of restyling need to get done right away. I have way too many half finished projects in my life. Sandpaper Printed T-shirt Kids Craft. Tutorials. Love notes by lauryn: painting on ceramics. 25 Inventive DIY Phone Cases. Skullflowers The Next Level ∙ Creation by Mi.ezekatze on Cut Out. Gunslinger Cuffs ∙ How To by Raven W. Foam Shoe Wings ∙ How To by susie on Cut Out. How to Make Cherry Blossom Lights. Fun with plasti-dip.

Fastest+Friendship+Bracelet. Make Your Own String Doll! ∙ How To by Jenevieve E. DIY- Glass Bottle Cutting : Zellaguide- your new BFF. DIY Drain Cleaner. Interior Car Cleaning - Article: The Family Handyman. Overview Unless you’re fastidious about your car’s interior, it’s usually the last thing on your cleaning list. As the months roll by, grime, wrappers, dust and junk can just pile up. Unfortunately, most of us finally get around to the deep cleaning when we tape the “For Sale” sign on the windshield.

One more Moore Spring is here! Doesn't it feel good? It's warming up here in Southern California (well, it's always warm...but you know.) Organic Gardening… Growing Seedlings in Recycled Containers (tutorial) 17 Plants You Grow from Kitchen Scraps. Last updated on April 26, 2013 at 12:00 am EDT by in5d Alternative News. Maceta Gatuna - BruDiy - Eco-friendly DIY. No hay duda de que existen mil y una posibilidades creativas usando botellas de plástico...Y bueno ¡ahí va otra!. Os presento la “Maceta Gatuna”. Origami Bows ∙ How To by thegluegungirl on Cut Out. DIY LED Origami Kit.

How-To: No-Carve Stamps. Elegant Business Cards ∙ How To by bunneahmunkeah on Cut Out. Notecard-set-06. How to make an Origami Standard Leaf for Roses & Flowers! Customized Kawaii Pens ∙ How To by Judy on Cut Out. How To Make Professional Looking Stickers ∙ How To by HiroLover on Cut Out. DIY Hot Glue Gun Holder. Www.amethyst-angel.com/cb/yuffie_star.html.