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26 DIYs That Will Help You Completely Own Cottage Season. 35 DIY Projects That Are Just Fucking Awesome. 33 Gorgeous DIY Projects To Decorate Your Grown Up Apartment. Little Luxuries: How to Make the Perfect Bath Bomb. What’s hotter than a bath? A bath with bombs! To soak away a stressful day, all you have to do is toss a bath bomb into your tub. It will set off a fizzy reaction that releases super-relaxing essential oils. Plus, they make great gifts! Pamper yourself (or your loved one) and make your own DIY bath bombs: 1. 8 oz. of baking soda 4 oz. of citric acid 4 oz. of corn starch 4 oz. of Epsom salts (make sure these are fine grained) ¾ tsp. of water 2 tsp. essential oil 1 tsp oil (we like almond or coconut oil) A few drops of food coloring Round, plastic, snap together dome molds Whisk Bowl and cup for mixing Fluffy towel Note: One of the best parts of making your own bath bombs is getting to choose the essential oils!

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. If you don't have time to DIY, you can purchase lucious bath bombs directly from Amazon. Check out some of our all-time favorite bath bombs from Etsy: Photo: BahariBlossom | Etsy Photo: STINKBathBombs | Etsy Photo: LongLeafSoaps | Etsy Photo: SerisSoaps | Etsy. 31 T-Shirt DIYs That Are Perfect For Summer. 51 Game-Changing Storage Solutions That Will Expand Your Horizons.

Cobblestone Forming Mold. 50 Tiny And Adorable DIY Stocking Stuffers. 39 Easy DIY Ways To Create Art For Your Walls. 7 DIY Concrete Projects You Can Make With One $5 Bag Of Concrete Mix. 31 Home Decor Hacks That Are Borderline Genius. DIY CIRCLE SKIRT. 26th July 2012 Another half hour DIY sewing project coming right up! I have such a huge thing for short voluminous circle skirts – and recently tried my hand at making one for myself.

It turned out to be much easier than I thought! Wearing: DIY Circle Skirt, Crop Top designed by me, Vintage Beaded Jacket from London (most treasured vintage piece I own!) 1. I wanted mine a little big so I could add some pleats in the back so I added a few inches to my natural waist. 2. 3. 4. I suggest you use bias binding to do this to get a clean hem – it can be tricky to hem a round edge like this and bias binding is a great way around it.

And you’re done! Once again thanks to Jess for the photos! Victoria Blazer Sewalong Archives « By Hand London By Hand London. 20. Our first collaborative make it post! Jennifer beeman, designer of hound clothing and the mastermind behind grainline studio has made a downloadable clutch pattern exclusively for designlovefest. it’s a wonderful, versatile piece and we’ve had a great time making it. many thanks to jen for sharing all her talents with us. if you like to sew than don’t miss her patterns and tutorials over here. this is also a really fun project because it uses leather, and you will probably fall in love with how easy it is to work with. now let’s get started… what you’ll need: how to make it: • assemble the pieces of the pattern by adjoining sides together using the number/letter combinations to guide you. tape together and cut out. • lay pattern on top of your leather piece and weigh down in the corners. • trace around pattern with marker pencil, being sure not to overlook the clasp placements (you can slice a hole in the paper pattern with an exacto to help you)

Brasilia Dress Free PDF | Supply | Patterns. Wonder Dough Recipe for Play. Today was one of those days where I needed a quick and simple activity to keep the kids entertained and help fight that boredom. This got me thinking about all the recipes for play that we make which require little to no preparation. Today, we will be sharing the first in a series of simple play recipes that you can easily make within minutes using nothing more than what you likely have on hand. Wonder Dough Recipe for Play Follow Growing a Jeweled Rose on Pinterest and Facebook for tons more kids activities. Wonder dough is similar to play dough only it magically changes consistencies during play which always provokes wonder and awe in my girls. This dough recipe requires no cooking and only TWO ingredients! Wonder Dough Recipe for Play (affiliate links provided) Corn StarchWashable finger paint, tempera paint, or another paint of your choosing These two simple ingredients make such a FUN and amazing dough for kids to play and explore.

Wonder Dough Recipe for PLAY 2 Ingredients- TONS of FUN! How to Make Pillow Stuffing. Pillow stuffing doesn’t always have to be purchased in the store. Decorative pillows, in particular, or a handmade pet's bed can be stuffed with a variety of recycled textiles and other materials enabling you to create a beautiful project with items that might otherwise be thrown away.

To save money, look around your home for unused items that can be converted into budget-friendly stuffing for your hand-crafted pillows. Things You'll Need SpongeFabric scrapsSweaters or socksScissors Cut foam or sponge material -- such as a high-density foam remnant -- into small pieces; the shape doesn't matter. Cut up fabric scraps into pieces small pieces. Cut old sweaters or socks into small pieces. To prevent a mess, place an old bed sheet or a painter's drop cloth on the floor -- especially if your floor is carpeted -- when cutting materials to make pillow stuffing. Photo Credits Zedcor Wholly Owned/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images. How to Use Bleach to Decorate Clothes. Almost everyone who has used chlorine bleach, has a story to tell about a blouse or shirt that was "ruined" by a splash of bleach. My story is about a pair of suede shoes that suddenly looked like a dalmatian's coat. But did you know that with some care and a bit of style, you can use chlorine bleach to create intentional designs on fabric?

Or, change the color of fabric? You may even be able to hide the accidental bleaching by incorporating it into the design. Before You Begin Chlorine bleach removes color from dyed fabric. Lighten Up! If you have a pair of cotton slacks, a cotton blouse or some cotton fabric that you would like to have a shade or so lighter, try this technique. This is a great way to add a vintage look to prints to use in crafting and quilting. First, wear rubber gloves and mix a solution of three-fourths cup Clorox bleach per gallon of water. Draw Away Now that bleach pens are available, you can create designs that stay just where you want them. Tie Dye In Reverse. How to Make a Molded Candle for Christmas. 1 of 7 in Series: The Essentials of Making a Spa Gift Basket Homemade gifts are always appreciated.

This basic molded candle is an inexpensive gift idea and even better, you can customize the candle colors and scents with your recipients in mind. Why not start a new Christmas tradition and give homemade gifts to family and friends? Basic molded candles are great for Christmas gifts. After you choose your mold, figure out how much wax you need to melt by pouring water into your mold and then measuring the amount of water you used. Some manufacturers label the mold with its wax capacity so that no measuring is necessary. Metal-cored (lead-free) and paper-cored wicks are appropriate for this project. If your mold is 0–1 inch diameter, you need extra small, 20 ply If your mold is 1–2 inches diameter, use 24 ply If your mold is 2–3 inches diameter, use medium, 30 ply If your mold is 3–4inches diameter, use large, 36 ply If your mold is 4 inches or more diameter, use extra large, 40-plus ply.

Makeup? Make it! Homemade Eyeshadow and Blush - Hildablue – Beauty Made By You | Hildablue – Beauty Made By You. Now you know which ingredients you need to make your own make-up, and here comes the fun part – the actual making of the makeup! And we’re going to start with the most fun part, that is eyeshadows and blush! When making eyeshadow the possibilities are endless, and you can get any shade you desire – and often a bunch of colors that you didn’t even think you desired. In addition to many long evenings of fun-fun experimenting, you get makeup that’s a) cheaper, b) longer lasting and c) more natural than most conventional makeup products. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get down to business! If you still think this seems all too complicated (and believe me, the most difficult part is buying the ingredients), don’t worry – in a couple of weeks time there will be a giveaway with the chance of winning customized eye shadow or blush made by yours truly!

First, make an white powder base. In eye makeup, I have no problem using talcum. Eye make up base 1 Eye or cheek makeup base 2 Tip! Fun, huh? Soap & More :: Welcome to... DIY Natural Deodorant: Two Healthy Recipes. Craft Supplies & Wedding Supplies - Factory Direct Craft. Homemade Lotion Recipe- How to Make Your Own Lotion. Natural Tinted Lip Balm Recipe- Easy DIY Recipe. Floater Candle Making Kit - 18 Pieces - Candle and Tart Molds - Candle Making Supplies - Craft Supplies. Studs And Spikes .com store | StudsandSpikes.com. Gorgeous Duffle Bag - PDF Sewing Pattern. By StudioCherie Everyone has a duffel bag, but not everyone has a gorgeous duffel bag! Now you can sew up your own custom travel bag. Use your duffel bag for weekends away and you will find it perfect for two who travel light or one who likes a lot of choices (i.e. when you bring three pairs of shoes.)

It is also a fabulous family beach bag/carry-all. You will love the capacity and sturdy construction of this bag. Beginners and expert seamstresses all love this pattern for the unique travel bags they make with it. Blend Fabric 1 yd Cuts (Magic Garden) Bagmaking Techniques: Mother's Day Sewing Sew-Whats-New.com: Like this: Like Loading... Related. The basic messenger bag. Jamie's on the left, Chelsea's on the right. This tutorial does not include the flap designs, alas. As promised, here is the basic bag tutorial like the one I made Jamie and Chelsea. I have not included the flap designs, just the basic bag. That will have to be another post. Be creative and come up with your own flap variations. I considered doing a PDF of the pattern pieces, but they are mostly too big to fit on letter sized paper, and pretty easy to make yourself if you have a ruler, a 6.5 inch circle, and a coffee cup on hand.

Click on the image below to see or print a larger diagram for measurements. YARDAGE: Assuming the width is 45 inches, you'll need about a yard each of the outside and the liner, plus your interfacing if you are using it. THE FINISHED BAG DIMENSIONS, EXCLUDING THE STRAP: about 12 inches x 12 inches x 3 inches wide at the bottom. 1/4 INCH SEAM ALLOWANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE MEASUREMENTS. Draw and cut out all your paper pattern pieces. 2) Outside Pocket. 4) Flap. 13 DIY At-Home Spa Tricks: Beauty. 9 Home Spa Makeovers: Recipes for Face Mask, Body Scrub, and More. Why spend money on pricey spa treatments when you can make your own natural skin care products at home? Cocoa, honey, fruit and yogurt -- these are just a few of the yummy ingredients you can use in home spa recipes to relax your mind while they pamper your body and soothe your soul. To help you whip up a frenzy of fabulous home spa mini-makeovers, WebMD talked to some of the best known bath and skin care experts in the country.

What follows are their million-dollar home spa secrets -- for just pennies per treatment! Bon appetite. Uh . . . we mean -- happy spa! All-Natural Chocolate Facial Mask This decadent facial mask, ideal for normal skin, will leave your face smooth, soft, and silky. 1/3 cup cocoa 3 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons cottage cheese 1/4 cup honey 3 teaspoons oatmeal powder Mix all ingredients together and smooth onto face.

. * Courtesy of Bliss Spa, New York City Apple Pie Spa Treatment Skin Polish 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Botanical Bath Bomb Recipe, Simple and Flexible! | Inside Sweetfern Studio. Mixed bath bombs: rose, coffee spice, and wildflower mix Bath bombs are fun. They fizz. They smell nice. They are also very easy to make. The internet seems full of complicated recipes for making them. Here is an easy one, with optional additions to make it more exciting. Ingredients: citric acid, 1 cupbaking soda, 2 cupsepsom salt, 1/2 cupoatmeal, 1/2 cup (optional)flowers/herbs/spices, up to 1/2 cup (optional)water Bath Bomb Ingredient Theory: The baking soda and citric acid are the essential ingredients that make up the bath bomb, the acid and base that constitute the chemical reaction.

Where to Buy Citric Acid: You don’t need to jump through hoops here. Thrifty tip: Do you have any herbal teas at home already that you particularly like the scent of? *There are two sets of bath bombs pictured in this tutorial. Rose: rose petals, rose oil Coffee Spice: finely ground coffee, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves Wildflower Mix: calendula, lavender, rose, clover, jasmine oil Okay, onto the directions: Simple rose and chamomile bath bomb recipe | anderra. Simple rose and chamomile bath bomb recipe January 10, 2009 These floating rose and chamomile bath bombs are surprisingly quick and easy to make and are ideal as gifts. There are lots of possibilities: different shaped moulds, herbs, essential oils, glitter – this recipe will accommodate them all! What you need Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of bicarbonate of soda1/2 cup of citric acid (I buy mine from eBay as it can be difficult to find in shops)2 tablespoons of oil – sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, olive oil etcHandful of dried rose petalsHandful of dried chamomileRose essential oilLavender essential oil Utensils 2 medium sized bowls1 small bowlBath bomb moulds or other moulds (I used fairy cake tins)Cup How to make them Time needed: 20 minutes Mix the essential oils: I used 7 drops of rose oil and 2 drops of lavender per 1/2 cup of ingredients.

Use: Drop into hot water and enjoy the fizz Storage: Package the bath bombs in plastic to protect them from water and damp Tried this recipe?