Juicy Bits: 131: give a hoot for the holidays. I haven’t made that much this Christmas.
I might make a few last minute gifts, but I feel I have to get most of the shopping out of the way first... especially the online stuff that needs to be shipped. And no outfits for the kids like last year. Watermark Tee Tutorial by Sweet Verbana. Hello U-Create readers!
I am so excited to be guest posting here today. Litha Blessing Besom - Make a Blessing Besom. Litha is the time of the summer solstice, and it's a season of great solar energy.
A great project to put together is a blessing besom. Sweeping is, after all, one of the best ways of making a space sacred and clean. Lavender Dream Pillow - How to Make a Lavender Dream Pillow. 30 Fun DIY Crafts To Keep You and the Family Busy During the Holidays. DIY Découpage Floral Bag. When H&M asked us to DIY a boho-inspired item for their summer issue, découpage was the first thing that came to mind.
Honestly, does it get any better than customizing a simple handbag with a brilliant floral print? However you create it, it’ll be satisfying to know that you’ve designed yourself a one of a kind bag! You’ll need:a handbagcotton fabric with a large floral patternpainter’s tapeMod Podgecraft paint2 small plastic dishes2 brushesscissors Start by taping off the edges and hardware of the handbag. Squeeze a dollop of colored craft paint into a small disposable container. Allow the first layer to dry completely.
While the paint dries, carefully cut out a handful of flowers from the fabric. Arrange them onto the painted section of the bag. Remove the painter’s tape when the Mod Podge has dried clear and your floral handbag is complete! Best DIY Teacher Gifts. Friendship Bracelet Patterns (page 268) Dollar Store Crafts » cheap crafts. Make your own paper bead jewellery - Better Homes & Gardens Magazine. Most of us have a little stash of leftover decorative papers from projects and parties.
But before you put your scraps in the recycling bin, take a look at what you can do with them. These colourful beads can be made from any paper – junk mail, magazine pages, used giftwrap or leftover stationery papers – and they’re so easy, you and the kids can whip them up by the dozen. Paper beads Gather your supplies Paper; ruler and pencil; scissors; wooden skewers; glue stick; disposable plates or plastic container; gloss spray varnish; leather cord, for stringing; necklace findings (2 silver leather clamps, 2 jump rings and a clasp per necklace); needle-nose pliers.
11 Simple, Homemade Gifts. How To Make These Fun & Stylish Shamballa Inspired Bracelets. Friendship Bracelets. Make coasters from curling ribbon. Quick Arts and Craft Ideas.
Random Tutorial Generator. Wire Wrapped Tree Of Life Ornament ∙ How To by Lisa H. How to Make Your Own Aromatherapy Oils. Distilling essential oils is a long process, and it means quite a large capital outlay for a small amount of oil.
Buying essential oils is also expensive, but there is a way you can get the therapeutic benefits of aromatic oils and vinegars quite cheaply at home. Instructions: To begin, you will need a collection of clean, sterilized bottles and jars. You can recycle jam jars, and glass bottles, but you need to wash them thoroughly first in hot soapy water, then boil in a large saucepan for 20 minutes. You will need at least one standard American cup of plant material. For your first attempts, use strongly aromatic plants like lavender, rose petals or rosemary.
The oil you use should be related to the purpose you have in mind – you can use baby oil or almond oil for cosmetics, safflower or canola for general purposes, and olive oil for cooking. Place the plant material in your jar or bottle. Now pour the oil over the plant material, making sure the bottle or jar is full. DIY Wrap Bracelet. You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists.
The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet. Flight of the Pook: Tutorial: Big Fat Crochet Rug - Part One. Spa Scrubbie and Tropical Bath Tea Soak! If you’re just arriving at our Blog Spa, make sure you check out:My tutorial for a Spa Headband and an Oatmeal FacialFantastic Tutorial and Tips at Twelve Crafts for a soothing Hot/Cold Eye Mask Does it feel like you don’t ever have any “Me” time?
Sometimes it can get a bit crazy feeling like I’m going in a million different directions – and even when I’m alone I feel like there is so much to get done. One of my favorite ways to relax is with a nice, long, super hot bath. There’s nothing quite as relaxing as filling a bath with something yummy smelling, grabbing a book, and having some time to just . . . . rest.
(Apparently I also have a number of books that like to take baths also, because they seem to just jump right in the water. Diy {bird nest necklace} I have been seeing a lot of bird nest jewelry around lately.
They are beautiful and I love the trend so I thought I would try making my own. These turned out to be really easy to make and require just a few simple supplies.