How to Make a Watermelon Keg (And Agua Fresca, Too) This watermelon “keg” was our gift to Carleton for Father’s Day yesterday. That and some really dorky scones. The watermelon drink dispenser was totally simple to make – the hardest part was finding a tap, but I figured out a solution for that. Scarlet helped with scooping out the watermelon flesh, which we used to make some popsicles as well as the refreshing batch of agua fresca that we served inside the melon (can we get a what-what for hot pink juice that is 100% natural?). Of course, dad and I later used the aqua fresca to make Watermelon Mint Jalapeno Mojitos, but that, my friends, is another post. However, the watermelon mimosa that I shared on facebook, well that’s self explanatory. Find out how to make a watermelon into a keg/drink dispenser and get my super simple (every kid will love it, and almost every parent will love to spike it) watermelon agua fresca recipe…How to Make a Watermelon Keg & Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe It’s quite simple to screw off.
Hand-made 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. Fabric Letters How To. There is something about personalized items that just pulls you in. If strolling along in a store I see a cute little item with initials on them I simply feel compelled to go examine the S option.
When I was a wee lass I always had to search out my name in every corny shop that sold light up keychains or mini license plates, didn’t you? Even as a grown up I still adore the fabric covered alphabet letters that have popped up everywhere, and stayed! But I have never bit the bullet and bought one because I’ve always thought “I can make that.” 1) Purchase your basic letter. 2) Choose three fun fabrics. 3) Cut out your first fabric by loosely tracing around the letter leaving about 3/4″ to spare. 4) Tack down one side by using hot glue on the side of the letter, not the face. 5) Begin filling with fluff and tack down. 6) Continue stuffing and gluing, going from one side gradually over to the other to avoid unevenness. 7) Repeat on opposite face. 11) Then glue on strips! 12) Voilà! Comments. Heart Blanket DIY. I love this blanket! I'm always looking for new ways to decorate our living room without spending too much. This design is bold, but still cute.
You can make one too, here's how... 1. Supplies: throw blanket (we picked up a simple blanket at Target), Martha Stewart All Surface Paint , paintbrush, scissors, cardboard, and cork. 2. I'm not the only one who likes our new blanket.... When I walked by several hours later, this is what I found! DIY Soap Making & Recipes – From Beginner To Advanced. These make lovely gifts and the great thing about them is that various fragrances and ingredients can be mixed and matched to get exactly what you want. This big list of tutorials and recipes has everything from using grated bars of ready-made soap to whipping them up from scratch using lye and other items. Lots here for everyone! Thesoapbar.blogspot.ca With Sea Salt: Sea salt, assorted oils (coconut, avocado, castor) and Sodium Hydroxide (for advanced crafters). Almond Rose: Here’s a simple method using just a few basic supplies, includes dried rose petals and more. readersdigest.ca down—to—earth.blogspot.ca frugalkiwi.co.nz cucumbersome.com Time For Tea: Easy project and packaged like tea bags (great gift idea for tea lovers).
Delectable: Glycerin, honey, ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, oatmeal and chamomile tea. marthastewart.com suchtreasures.com Crockpot Castile: This can be in the molds in about an hour and half, with only 15 minutes of hands-on time. mnn.com cathiefilian.blogspot.ca. Make Your Own Flower Vase D.I.Y. Another reason to bring flowers home from the market! This DIY mixes hard and soft elements to create an interesting modern vase. Bring home your favorite blooms and display a grouping of similar vases at your next get together. You'll Need: A few round, glass jars in varying sizes and widths, a sheet of metal screen as shown above (found at most hardware stores), wire cutters, yarn, scissors, gloves. Note: Wear gloves to keep your hands safe while working with sheet metal. Not responsible for missing fingers. Measure the height of each glass and add about 1". Then measure around the circumference of your glass jars and add 2". Once your metal screen is cut, wrap it around your jar to be sure it's the right size.
Choose yarn (or twine) in your favorite color and start at the bottom of the overlap and tie a knot. Make three or five for the biggest impact. Ditch the flowers and add tea lights to create interesting votives as the nights grow longer. DIY Tin Lanterns | Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics. Thank you for visiting my post about DIY Tin Lanterns… You may also be interested in my individually handmade ceramic homewares, accessories and gifts in my shop – take a look! I’m in love with my new recycled tea light can holder! It was so easy to make, and the best part is anyone can make one – you don’t need any special tools or materials.
Here’s what you do: Peel the label off an old tin can, fill with water and freeze in the freezer. Once frozen, draw a design onto the tin, and then pierce holes around the lines of your design using a nail and hammer. I had to keep taking breaks and putting my tin back in the freezer as my arm was aching from holding the hammer! Once happy with your design, leave the ice to thaw out and wash off the pen marks. Then sit back and admire the pretty reflections on the wall when you light a tea light candle inside it!