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Sugar Scrubs Recipes. *December 13, 2012 Update: I have had many of you wanting the labels to download…Great News!

Sugar Scrubs Recipes

They are now available and you can get them by clicking on this link: Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub Labels You will notice that you have to Like my Face Book page to get it. This is now where I will be placing all my free downloads so that they are free and accessible to my fans. I LOVE to share with my fans but am getting tired of some people sharing my stuff all over the internet or on their own sites, without linking back or mentioning the true source of my content. As always I really appreciate the loyalty of my fans! Guess what? Sugar Scrubs are a great way to add some moisture and soften up winter-dry skin. I simply took two cups of white granulated Sugar and mixed in a 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup Almond Oil (Coconut Oil will work too). Once you have it all mixed together you will want to divide the scrub into two equal parts and in separate containers. Frankincense Sugar Scrub. How to transform a pair of jeans.

For most of my life, buying a pair of jeans has been somewhat of an ordeal.

how to transform a pair of jeans

It all started in middle school, when I suddenly realized (probably due to the less-than-gracious observation of a classmate) that all of my pants were WAY too short. Determined not to be unfashionable for a single second longer, I dragged my mom to the mall. Several stores and dressing rooms later, we discovered that unless the shop sold pants with different lengths, anything that fit around my waist would have a comically short inseam. On top of finding a size and cut of jeans to fit my gangly preteen body, I had to look for a pair designated as “long”. Craft Information - Solid Color Dyeing Instructions from Dharma Trading Company.

Step by Step Instructions: Pre-Wash your fabric.

Craft Information - Solid Color Dyeing Instructions from Dharma Trading Company

Use HOT water and 1/4 cup Synthrapol or Dharma Professional Textile Detergent (PTD) per machine load. This will remove any dirt, grease, or other gunk. Use Enzyme detergents to remove starch. Fabrics treated with permanent press, conditioners, sizing or water proofing, etc are not recommended. Dissolve your dye. Note: Some colors can be harder to dissolve than others, especially some reds (including mixes with red in them, like purples, blacks, browns, etc.), as well as some of the darker yellows.

Pour the required amount of the Non-Iodized Salt* into the dye bath. DIY video : Lace shorts // Short en dentelle. DIY Flower Embellished Shoulder Sweater. It was a Friday night a few weeks ago and as usual Josh and I were tuning into The Graham Norton Show, when I spotted this amazing embellished sweater on Olga Kurylenko (actress from the latest Bond film) so I got straight on the internet in search of it's label.

DIY Flower Embellished Shoulder Sweater

Sadly, I've still not been able to track it down so do let me know if you know where it's from. I couldn't get the idea out of my head so I decided to make one for myself. It was basically a thin grey sweater with lots of flower appliques on the shoulders. DIY Studded Turban. This “no sew” DIY Studded Turban is fun to make and even more fun to wear!

DIY Studded Turban

Bring out your inner diva, with a DIY Studded Turban! Large ScarfStuds – I got mine at M & J TrimmingScissorsTape measureFabric glue – I like Aleenes Fabric FusionAleene’s Jewel-it glue – I Love To CreateRubber band for hairClothespins – optional but helpful I was inspired to make this DIY Studded Turban by the April 2013 issue of Lucky magazine. In their “beauty spy: hair report” they show the inspiration turban for this project. The original is by Jennifer Behr for Opening Ceremony and it retails for $495. Striped Glitter T Shirt DIY. We all love a great T Shirt and this Striped Glitter T Shirt DIY is the perfect T Shirt to wear with most everything.

Striped Glitter T Shirt DIY

T Shirt – I got mine at Forever 21Fabric paint – I like Tulip – its not so stiffGlitterPaintbrushFabric Marker – I Love To CreateTape – optionalPaper, pencil and ruler- to draw your design step 1 Layout your t shirt and decide what you want your design to look like and where you want it to be on your shirt. I used a large sheet of drawing paper and drew out my design actual size. DIY // Polka Dot Jeans. There are few things in this world that I love more than polka dots!

DIY // Polka Dot Jeans

Okay, that a huge exaggeration and polka dots are a ways down on my list of things I love, but these polka dots sure do bump it up a few notches! :) Eeek, I love, love these jeans and I'm so excited to wear them when its a bit cooler! You'll Need: Jeans or Pants of some kind, Fabric paint, a pencil and some scissors! Step One: Snip off the end of your pencil eraser to make it nice and flat, for the perfect round dots! Step Two: Use the cap or other smooth surface to dip the tip of your pencil in and dab onto your jeans! Step Three: Let dry completely and follow instructions for proper sealing according to your fabric paints instructions. See?! Pretty Me up: DIY Envelope Clutch!

Give an outfit that extra oomph with this ridiculously cheap and easy envelope clutch made right out of an ethnic cushion cover!

Pretty Me up: DIY Envelope Clutch!

Supplies: 1.A Pair of Scissors 2.Ethnic Cushion Cover, I got it for really cheap from a discount store, so be on the lookout! (about 5$) 3.Fabric Glue or needle thread 4.Accent buttons (optional) Studded Bag DIY. Studded bags are everywhere for spring and so are bright colors.

Studded Bag DIY

Get the best of both with this quick and simple Studded Bag DIY. Be sure to check out the video too! DIY Felt Pouch. Glitter and Trim Your Flats {tutorial} + Giveaway (CLOSED) By Julie They say imitation is the finest form of flattery, and if that's the case, then Mini Boden should be super flattered.

Glitter and Trim Your Flats {tutorial} + Giveaway (CLOSED)

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. DIY Sharpie Tie Die. I love this Sharpie tie die DIY from The Art Girl Jackie blog! She did it with her adorable daughter and I think it’s a fun inspiration for this Spring and upcoming music festival season. Use this technique to spruce up your ratty t-shirts or maybe a pair of of cut off shorts. 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects.

Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:30 am, Posted by Chris Groves | Internet 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Topics: At Home Project Ideas , Creative DIY Home Projects , Do It Yourself Projects for 2012 , Fun How To Projects , What to Do with Extra Stuff Are you bored and have a bunch of extra little items hanging around here and there? Well we were in the same boat so we decided to round up 20 different awesome at home projects you can do. Anything from soda pop cap lids to spoons and more. Tinted Mason Jars in Rainbow. I love using mason jars for decorating and a seemingly endless supply of craft projects. But rainbow tinted mason jars, just like the vintage ones you can never find anymore? This one might be my favorite project with mason jars yet!

Mason Jars Mod Podge in Gloss (buy it here) Food coloring Ramekins to mix colors Newspaper or paper bag Mix food coloring with a T or so of water into individual ramekins. You can do any color combination you like. Add a couple T of mod podge into your mason jar Add one ramekin of color into the jar and stir to incorporate it all together With a bowl underneath, carefully twist the jar around coating the whole inside with the mod podge/food coloring mixture. DIY projects made from everyday objects. I always have trouble tossing empty Altoids cases, because they make the perfect mini containers for so many little things. And when I realized they were the ideal size for holding credit cards and business cards, the DIY light bulb went off flashing in my head. I now use my upcycled Altoids tin to carry all my essentials including my ID, credit card, cash, lipstick and sticks of gum...yup, they all fit! You can use these little cases for just about anything including gift cards, office supplies, first aids kits, and my personal favorite, a mouse tin house.

Diy: personalize your hat. Luv From Amy: Diy - Studded loafer slippers. Are you a girly girl who wouldn't mind getting a little tough? If so, you're much like me! I can usually be found in cutesy ballet flats... But of late, have toyed with the idea of popping on some studded kicks and showing my inner wild child. Zara, Topshop and Jeffery Campbell have GREAT studden slippers you can buy online - but where's the DIY fun in that? How to Make Colored Mason Jars. DIY: Patterned Heart Tights. Jeans to Coral Skinnies // DIY. Sorry I didn't post a Mid-Week Sneak Peek this past Wednesday, it was the first day of classes and this week has been quite crazy with all the various Welcome Week activities. $1 Sequin DIY Clutch (No Sew!) Custom colour DIY nail polish!! DIY: WAXED DENIM.

DIY Confetti Bowl. >>a little birdy told me<< This Fashion Is Mine...: DIY Embellished Big Gem Jumper. DIY Sharpie Tie Die. DIY Découpage Floral Bag. 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects. All-Purpose Card Holder From An Altoids Tin. Luv From Amy: Diy - Studded loafer slippers. Glowing jar project - varázslat a lakásban (EN/HU) DIY Make-up Brush Holder - henry happened. Gold Shoes // DIY.