How to Make Your Own Beauty Products from Scratch - Health - GOOD. Let's keep things simple this week. When it comes to personal-care products, we are big believers in streamlining what you use—see "Eight Products You Think You Need But Don't" for a refresher—buying less in general, and getting creative. We have both always loved experimenting in our kitchens and our bathrooms, checking ingredients in products we love, isolating the main ones, and then trying them on their own. Sometimes it works: A favorite hair leave-in contained aloe, for example, so one day we tried aloe alone and found that, lo and behold, it worked just fine on its own. And sometimes it didn't. Over the years we have tried dozens of DIY beauty recipes to find ones we like—and that work. Below are our favorite six.
And the best thing about these is that none contains more than four ingredients, and chances are good you have them all in your kitchen already. Simple body scrub Honey face wash One-ingredient eye liner Perfume Shave oil Yogurt face mask Read more on their blog. Beautiful Paper Snowflake | How To | Cut Out. How to Make Crayon Monogram | Tutorial | Chic & Cheap Nursery™ Stay-at-Home Artist: stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee)... Yes, I am a nerd. I came up with a brilliant idea for a Harry Potter t-shirt and I couldn't resist. "Expecto Patronum!
" However, you can make whatever kind of design you want with a freezer paper stencil. It doesn't have to be Harry Potter related. (Although it would be awesome if it was.) I learned about the joys of freezer paper back in my early college days. Basically, freezer paper is backed with a plastic coating that will stick to soft surfaces when ironed, but it peels off cleanly and easily.
To make a sweet t-shirt you will need: paper & pencil a t-shirt an iron a piece of cardboard or poster board fabric paint & brush Start by drawing your design on some regular old paper. My design kept getting bigger, so I taped two sheets together. Next, place your design underneath a sheet of freezer paper and trace it neatly with a sharpie. The marker gives your lines greater width making it easier to cut them out and paint them in later.
Important: Set these shapes aside. Easy Craft Ideas - Accordion Book. This easy to make accordion book is a personalized way to organize all of your small odds and ends. Each envelope page can hold something different such as- "to do" lists, stamps, tickets, coupons, and business cards. Also a fun craft idea for a gift - fill with photos, tickets, and other keepsakes and share with a special friend. Materials: Chartreuse A2 Envelopes Glue Stick Bone folder Labels Gel Pens Step-by-Step Choose your envelopes. You will need an odd number, anywhere from five to nine. See our How-to Video to learn about a similar accordion project. How to Make Cherry Blossom Lights. For the love of all things... If you think about it, the word "Love" is such a wonderfully versatile word.
I say it probably 100 times a day. "Oh, I love that/him/her! " or "I would love it if... " or "Don't you love it when...? " Then of course there is the many "I love you" and "I love you too's" that occur in a given day. The word can depict a state of passion, great happiness, affection or contentedness so I count myself lucky to have so many things/people in my life that can be tagged with the word "love. " A longtime favorite phrase of mine is "Do what you love, love what you do. " The goal is this: share fun ideas/projects that are accompanied by easy to follow and print instructions on how to replicate the project, information on where to buy the materials necessary to execute the project, AND whenever possible, provide at least one option on where to buy the finished product should you find that you love the project but don't want to make the item yourself.
"Vintage" Blue Mason Jars Instructions: 1. Summer 3-D Star Wreath. {Tutorial} Paper Stephanotis Flower - Free Download! I know what you're thinking. "Really Sarah? Another flower?! " I completely agree, except I can't help myself! I see these pretty flowers and want to recreate them. It's a challenge to try and make them look as pretty in paper as they do in real life, and sometimes I'm fairly successful.
Anyone whose gotten married or knows their flowers, also knows that the stephanotis flower, a.k.a. And here is what I was able to come up with: I mean, they're not perfect, but pin them in the bridesmaids hair, accent your bridal bouquet with them, or wrap a few up pretty in a boutonniere and I think nobody would be the wiser. The Template I've provided free access to this template to all subscribers. A D.I.Y. or Don't! **Note: if you have ANY issues locating the downloads, let me know, I'll be happy to provide you with the link! How To Make Materials Needed: 1 sheet cardstock template (see above) floral pin floral wire floral tape electronic cutter or pair of scissors Instructions: 1) Cut out the flower shape.
Paper flowers | Talk Crafty To Me. Why not brighten up your gloomy winter day, by making your own paper flowers. This super simple project takes only about 5 mins and is sure to brighten any room. Add them to twigs or branches for an instant bouquet or simply throw them in a bowl. Originally created by Martha Stewart, Wendy from DoziDesign has whipped up a quick tutorial.
Head on over there and start making flowers to your heart’s content. Pictures from Dozi & Jen Elisebeth. related posts. DIY TUTORIAL and a giveaway! Happy Monday everyone! Today I am going to show you how to make this necklace and introduce my first giveaway! Below are the steps to make this tulle necklace. And to win this necklace, just leave me a comment below! A winner will be announced on Friday. Good luck! Hope you enjoy this little tutorial! Step 1: Pick out your fabric and beads. Step 2: Measure the fabric around a bead and then add an inch, this is where you will cut.
Step 3: Cut the fabric the long way. Step 4: You should now have a long strip of fabric. Step 5: Sew the folded fabric at the open end. Step 6: You should now have a tube. Step 7: In order to turn the tube right side out, attach a safety pin to one end. Step 8: Feed the safety pin through the tube. Step 9: Once the tube is right side out, put a bead in the tube and center it. Step 10: Make a knot at each end of the bead. Step 11: Feed another bead into the tube and knot after the bead. Step 12: Sew the ends shut. Finished Necklace! How to make a little bow with a fork. Tutorial: Shabby Chic Dangly Earring Display. Simple Pop-Ups You Can Make! Glass Etching. Have you ever done any glass etching? Well, neither had I before today. But wow. Such an easy, yet sweet little touch that you can add to any glass. Check out my new and improved etched Trifle Bowl. The perfect bowl for desserts of all kinds…..and even a great place for fresh fruit on the counter.
And I kind of adore that little bird perched on the branch. Glass etching is also a great way to stamp your name on your pyrex dishes, to make sure they come back to you. And how about adding a little extra detail, just because…… (Edited to Add: The font used here is called Smiley Monster and I downloaded the font for free here.) Sweet in every way. Are you wanting to make your own? (This technique permanently etches your glass. First, you’ll need a piece of vinyl with an adhesive back, like the vinyl you buy for vinyl wall decor. Then peel away the shapes, leaving the negative space all in one piece. The Silhouette code for the bird/branch is: bird_on_branch_C00044_23067 01/18/2010 Good luck! Handmade Wedding Bouquets. Posted June 24, 2011 | 6 Comments Today we’re bringing you a round-up of 10 handmade wedding bouquets that are made to last forever. That’s right, lovelies – no throwing away the bouquet at the end of the night!
Instead, place in your love nest and admire for years to come. And, we are going to walk you through each and every hand-picked (pun intended) find. Enjoy! First up, we bring you this beautiful purple hydrangea handmade wedding bouquet by Gabriella Design who describes, “I have always loved the look of hydrangea flowers with their small delicate petals and how they make this lovely round full look of fluttering flowers. The second bouquet is cute as a button! Buttons and felt make up this pretty bouquet with tons of vibrant colors. This romantic, vibrant violet bouquet contains 35 paper flowers and a sweet, swirly design.
This modern, soft pink brooch bridal bouquet is gorgeous! Calling all rustic brides: this bouquet is handmade with all real dried flowers! Happy Planning, Stars in jars « Ohh blimey! Recycled Denim Corset. Sex And The City Half Scoop Gloves. LEATHER-SEWING TIPS: Use a longer stitch than you normally would when it comes to leather...and a good tip when sewing leather is to crank the needle forward manually so that it has pierced the leather completely...BEFORE pressing with the presser foot of the machine to sew your line of stitching. Start sewing with the needle already in the leather to say it another way. Also, you can't go super-fast or super-slow...there's a happy medium where your machine's feed dogs advance the leather at the right speed, the needle punches through the leather without jarring and hitting the needle plate, and the needle goes in vertically and doesn't hit the bobbin case.
Too fast and the aforementioned problems will crop up; too slow and the needle won't punch through the leather. It's different for every machine - just something you need to experiment with. When starting your line of sewing, DO NOT BACKSTITCH. Also, do not start stitching directly on a seamline. Happy DIY'ing! Make a Friendship Bracelet the Easy Way - StumbleUpon.
Print Hula Hoop Rug Page | Crafts | FamilyFun. A Herd of Snugglesauruses. I recently made some new dinos for the shop! They are similar to an item I used to make, but these are even better... they have an improved design, stand up by themselves, and have two rows of adorable ruffles down their back! Just the right size for babies, and super cute too! There are seven different fabrics I used for the ruffles, here is a sampling: And here is the whole herd lined up for a group photo: Fun stuff :) DIY Cake Stand. It seems as though all sorts of cute party decorating items are “all the rage” these days–cake stands, tiered plates, apothecary jars, hurricane lamps, etc.
I love these items, but there is often one big problem! The price tag. Well, thanks to one of the crafty moms in my MOPS group, I now can make my own cake stands for less than $3! Now that is a price that I like. And, not only is the price fantastic, but this might just be the easiest DIY project on the planet. A candle holder, a plate, and some glue! To construct your stand, glue around the rim of the candle holder. You can add a little circle of glue on the underneath side of the plate for good measure. Stick the two together and let dry. Then, voila, an adorable cake stand for next to nothing! How great would these be for a Mother’s Day luncheon/tea?! In addition to the fantastic price & ease of construction, I love that the possibilities are nearly endless! This post may contain a link to an affiliate. This to That (Glue Advice) Cargo Scarf: Free your hands, and your mind will follow!
Glossary. Out of Order: DIY Tutorial - Full Skirt. Little Red Infinity Dress Tutorial. *Tutorial made by Melissa @ Sew Like My Mom for her win during the Red Week challenge.* I made this little dress in about 3 hours and for under $20! I used some soft polyester knit I found at Hancock Fabrics for $4.99/yard.
I got 5 yards, and with my 40% off 1 cut of fabric coupon, my total came to $15.87 after tax!! I found these dresses on Craftster years ago and have always loved them. First, you need to do some measuring. So, 30/6.28 = 4.7. Then I decided on length of skirt and came up with 18″. To make your straps, you need to decide how wide to make them. To determine strap length, you need to make them 1.5 times your height. So, got that? To make your pattern, get packing paper, freezer paper, or a bunch of pieces of computer paper taped together. Then I measured 18″ down from that and made another line for my skirt length. Cut out on your lines. Now, keeping your fabric folded in half with selvages matched, fold the fabric in from the end so it’s doubled on itself. Normal_VAL11-010-d_SQUARE1. Who, me? Tweed Owl Purse Whenever I see that Anne Frank quotation, you know, the one that says, "I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart," I wonder at the mind that can be exposed to the worst in humankind and still see only the best.
We decide to believe, or doubt, every time we talk to someone. I tend to believe in everyone. Someone cuts in line, and looks to be in a hurry. I cut them some slack. In order to participate in swapping, I think you need to have some version of my Pollyanna world view. When my partner received the purse, she sent me a generous response and said that she hadn't even seen the flaws. I choose to believe in people. Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipes and Other Ways to Deter Biting Insects. I was outside listening to my boyfriend play the guitar on Sunday and kept getting bitten. It was enough remind me that it’s mosquito season even though I’m not outdoors that often anymore. So I thought it fitting to share a natural bug repellent recipe that I found on Wellness Mama blog. There are a handful of widely recognized essential oils that possess properties that naturally repel biting insects.
These oils include: cedarwood, lavender, lemon, patchouli, neem, peppermint, rosemary, basil, thyme, citronella, lemongrass, pennyroyal, tea tree oil, geranium, catnip, and eucalyptus. While the recipe from Wellness Mama doesn’t include all of these ingredients, you can use any combination of essential oils you like based on availability or scent preference. Wellness Mama Essential Oil Bug Spray Ingredients: Instructions: If you’re not a fan of spray on insect repellents, you may want to try a handmade soap that contains essential oils known for repelling biting insects. DIY $5 Flower Vase! Wednes-diy | Free People Clothing Boutique Blog. Gift Ideas for poor creative souls (6) T-Shirt Bracelets | Family Chic. Quick fix grocery bag. Kojotutorial: anthropologie inspired knotted bedding part 1 (making the knotted squares)
Creative Kismet & Blog Archive & little guiding stars. Koala Bear Amigurumi | Free Pattern &Tutorial at CraftPassion.com. Keep on rollin' How To Make a Wall-Mounted Magnetic Spice Rack Reader Tips | Apartment... Tutorial: Homemade Sidewalk Chalk | oh my! handmade goodness. Delightful country cookin: homemade air freshener.
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