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Free Crochet Pattern: Gumdrop Slouchy Hat. Merry Christmas everyone!

Free Crochet Pattern: Gumdrop Slouchy Hat

Crochet TARDIS Hat pattern by Acquanetta Ferguson. DIY : Mason Jar To-Go Cup. How many crafts involving mason jars is this now for me?

DIY : Mason Jar To-Go Cup

I've lost count. The Oil-Cleansing Method. The Nourished Life: Homemade Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter Recipe. Does your moisturizer make you nervous?

The Nourished Life: Homemade Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter Recipe

Let me guess: it’s either filled with questionable ingredients or wildly expensive. Or both. Like you, I’ve been seeking a natural alternative to those bottles of creamy (but chemical-laden) conventional lotions. It hasn’t been easy. Jk jk: DIY: Nail and String Letters. *Just want to give a quick shout out to Design Mom (not that she needs it) for posting this link on her blog.

jk jk: DIY: Nail and String Letters

So cool! Thanks Gabrielle! So, I was at Anthropologie the other day. While browsing I saw these amazing letters on the wall made with nails and string. I took this quick photo. The wall space above my kitchen cabinets was begging for something. Tutorials. Now it's time to grab that other sock, provided it hasn't disappeared.

Tutorials

Don't laugh -- I have about a half dozen socks whose partners have mysteriously vanished. It can happen. Turn the sock inside out and flatten it the other way, so the heel is folded in half. Needle Felted Terrarium and Mushroom Tutorial. A while back, I saw a post on Craft about everlasting terrariums which I really loved.

Needle Felted Terrarium and Mushroom Tutorial

I wanted to do a similar project, but make my own mushrooms with needle felting. This project was extremely fun to do and also looked amazing when it was finished. There are so many ways to customize your terrarium; you could make different mushrooms, add real forest objects like dry leaves, rocks or tiny pine cones, or you could even add kitschy items like vintage ceramic animals or little gnomes.

6 Homemade Recipes for Acne Free Skin. Switch things up a bit and ditch harsh chemicals to experiment with the magical effect of the following 6 homemade facial recipes for acne free skin.

6 Homemade Recipes for Acne Free Skin

Acne is considered one of the most common skin problems of our times. Adults and teenagers struggle with pimples due to different reasons. An inappropriate nutritional plan, extreme weather conditions and the negative impact of various cosmetics can trigger the formation of zits. Get Rid Of That pimple Overnight! DIY: Get Rid Of That pimple Overnight!

Get Rid Of That pimple Overnight!

You guys might be wondering how is it possible to get rid of a pimple overnight with things that you usually find in your kitchen.. Well I assure you its 100% Possible and Natural.. 11 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes for Summer. Photo: iStockPhoto.com Summer is officially in full swing and with it comes cute shorts, hot weather and hopefully some time spent at the nearest pool, beach or lake.

11 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes for Summer

However, all that summer fun can unfortunately give our skin and hair a beating. Beauty treatments from spas can help, but usually cost a lot of money, which isn’t ideal for most college students. Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try. Photo Credit It’s that taxing in-between time of the semester again – spring break is over, papers and projects are coming due, and finals are looming ahead.

Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try

Dr Oz Aspirin & Lemon Juice Flawless Skin Home Remedy. Dr Oz’s Aspirin Mask Skin Remedy Ingredients: - non-coated aspirin - lemon juice - baking soda. How To Use Olive Oil To Fade Acne Scars. Acne scarring is a common skin condition, and is caused by previous acne pustules, papules or cysts that have healed. Acne scarring can be brown, pink or red, and can take a long time to fade form the face. Luckily, by applying olive oil to the skin in a few different ways, acne scars can fade more quickly.

Soften dead scar tissue by applying olive oil to the skin. Massage 1 tbsp. of olive oil onto the skin, using deep pressure and circular finger movements. Since olive oil will not clog the pores, you can rub it into your skin without causing acne. Exfoliate and remove the softened scar tissue by applying an olive oil scrub. How to Make Simple Crochet Slippers « Crafts. IMPORTANT NOTE: This pattern uses US crochet terminology. You can find the SLIPPER SIZE, YARN and HOOK specifications at the end of this article !!!

(To see more of my patterns, please visit my ONLINE SHOP!) I am an addict. An addict for crochet slippers. Free Plans: How To Make a Hammock. How to Make a Hammock - Outdoor Projects. How to make an Instant Hammock. Recipe to Refresh: DIY, Natural Skin Care. THE LONG, HARSH winter left us with much bigger problems than shoveling fatigue.

We’re talking frizzy hair (ick), flaky skin (double ick) and scaly feet that clearly saw nothing but the inside of snow boots for months. But since a full body fix-up at Le Fancy Spa costs as much as the city’s snow removal deficit, we suggest you try more wallet-friendly measures to welcome spring. For as little as the cost of lunch (and with ingredients picked up during a trip to Whole Foods), at-home treatments can turn your kitchenette into a decadent retreat. Even better: Because these DIY detoxifiers use natural ingredients — such as fresh fruit, coffee beans and even beer — you won’t be slathering scary-sounding chemicals on your skin. The Convertible “Infinity” Dress: How it almost defeated me, and what you need to make one.

I made this thing. It’s pretty cool. It’s a convertible dress that’s basically a circle and two straps, so it’s really easy, inexpensive, and crazy versatile. It’s been around forever and everyone seems to love it (in fact, part of the reason I’m posting this is to answer some questions for people I’ve run into), and I can hardly believe how close I came to not making it at all. I first found the instructions at a blog called rostitchery, and then I came across a second set at Cut Out + Keep. It sounded so easy. So I bought some material, spread it out in the living room, cut out my pieces, and… …stopped. How to crochet a hobo bag purse. How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color. DIY Recipe: Baking Soda and Orange Juice Face Mask. June 21, 2010 Today’s DIY recipe is a total revelation to me.

Howie Owl – hoot hoot! « 3EyedBear. The first kit of the new year is this deceivingly simple looking little owl to expand the bird-population in 3EyedBear’s universe. We all know owls are one of the wisest creatures and this one certainly will be one day too. Thing is: she’s still very young and inexperienced, but she compensates that with a passion for reading thick books while you sleep. Page 6. Pappersuggla – Craft of the Day, paper owl. Apropå gårdagens ugglor, så har jag inte ledsnat än… Ta en titt på dessa söta ugglor.

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