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Peppermint body powder is a cool, tingly way to stay refreshed. It smells amazing, feels silky smooth on skin, and does not contain talc. Since many people are choosing to avoid talc for health reasons, and due to the fact that talc cakes easily and wears off quickly, a corn starch based powder is always a hit.

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A fun and easy project with a beautiful payoff. Learn how to make these Balloon Luminaries. 1.

Water Balloon Luminaries : Candle & Soap Making Techniques - StumbleUpon

http://www.candletech.com/techniques-and-ideas/water-balloon-luminaries/
photo: Roberto Caruso I’m giving away trade secrets here. You know those beautiful floral looking decorations you sometimes see in magazines hovering over a festive table? Or in a kid’s room, re-invented as a mobile? http://www.chatelaine.com/living/home-decorating/how-to-wrap-a-gift-use-tissue-paper-for-a-beautiful-gift-topper-decoration/

How to wrap a gift: Use tissue paper for a... | Chatelaine.com

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Wreath Mania / Articles | Fiskars

I have a wreath obsession. They are rings of textural happiness to me. Wreaths can be everyday or seasonal home décor or festive party decorations by changing up the colors and materials. This felt wreath uses two materials, wire and felt.

Autumn Bloom Belt

http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/2010/09/autumn-bloom-belt.html As I mentioned yesterday, I LOVE autumn. Yesterday autumn got its own wreath and today it's getting its own belt. I'm going to show you how to make this belt and these fun flowers. When I made it I envisioned wearing it with a cute brown tunic, but I still haven't found or made one yet. Until then this dress will give you the idea. Let's get started.
http://indiefixx.com/2011/05/25/15-tips-to-increase-your-craft-show-sales/

15 Tips to increase your craft show sales

image by somethings hiding in here Since we are thick in the middle of craft show/festival/fair season, I thought I would share some tips for how you can improve your craft show sales. These tips are based on both my experience as a shopper and as a seller and with more than a few shows under my belt in both capacities, I hope that these will prove helpful to you. If this post is right up your alley, then you might also like my post on 14 Craft Show Display Do’s . Additionally, if you are looking to shop at an indie craft show, try Craftzine for event listings. 1.

Handmade Tissue Paper Flowers and Pompom Garland

You'd think after making hundreds of these for my wedding, I'd be completely sick of them. But I can't help it, I love them so much! I'm a little sad that I didn't save a bouquet of paper flowers from my wedding, but I never thought I'd want to see them again. So I made some for home, only this time as a garland... http://sewsweetstitches.blogspot.com/2010/04/handmade-tissue-paper-flowers-and.html
http://thegreenbeanscrafterole.blogspot.com/2010/07/wash-your-mouth-out.html so...i was figuring that it's never too early to start washing your kids mouth out with soap...and now that can be done with these soapsicles!...lol...i'm thinking i'm not going to be asked to babysit anytime soon!...hee hee...anywho...thought i'd do up a tutorial on how to make these yummy tasting smelling soaps.... you'll need....a popsicle mold...this one's from go planet earth ...but you can certainly use whatever mold you want...small soap bags...also from go planet earth ...popsicle sticks...and large binder clips.... also...grab some clear melt and pour soap...glass measuring cup...soap colorant...i prefer liquid over the powder or gel...fragrance oils...and rubbing alcohol in a spritzer bottle... take your soap and cut up into chunks...and put in glass measuring cup...it takes about 2 1/4 ounces for one soapsicle...now that's solid weight...not liquid...

WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT!

http://www.craftynest.com/2010/08/inexpensive-handmade-holiday-gift-ideas-part-1/

137 inexpensive, handmade holiday gift ideas, Part 1 - Craftynest

Photo by JurgaR/iStockphoto.com Why Christmas when we’re in the throes of summer? I know. I worked six years in retail.
http://suchprettythings.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Yay! We did it! Mini-mini-me managed to stay healthy this time around and the cake-decorating party (finally) went off without a hitch! I can honestly tell you that I have never been so happy to have a party behind me. But, it really was a great party and I promised to share, so here it is...

Such Pretty Things

diy :: using porcelain paint pens

{ valentine’s plate } you know i always talk about my next creative endeavor? well, i can assure you, this will be it!
Did you know Mother’s Day is about a week and half away?? Eek!! I don’t know about you but I’m scrambling a bit here. ;) So I thought I’d help you out. Actually, Melissa and I are helping you out. :) Melissa sent in a Tutorial Request for a darling Boden Necklace – and I knew that it would be perfect for a Mother’s Day idea.

Boden Boulevard Necklace Knockoff

Lace Stenciled Framed Song Lyrics! (+our wedding music)

If you’ve been following my blog, you know how I made 60 of these painted frames with song lyrics for our wedding decorations /favors… Well, a lot of wedding guests loved them and took one home, but we had a ton left at the end of the night, which we boxed back up and took home with us… So we now have 30 of them hanging on our big white living room wall! Yay!!

My DIY Wedding 

My husband (and business partner) Danny and I are both very artistic and crafty people by nature. So naturally, a lot of elements at our own wedding were handmade. Here is a peek at some of what we did in the hopes it will inspire you to infuse a little bit of the do-it-yourself spirit into your wedding day. While I didn’t actually make my own dress (you gotta draw the line somewhere), I did make a few really easy alterations to it. First, I thought the bottom edge of my cocktail length dress was a wee bit plain so I added a vintage-looking trim to it. A lot of things in the wedding were themed around ribbons, so I also added a variety of pink to white ribbons streaming down the back.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011 | Comments: 17 The arrival of my husband's new bass amp has provided me with an enormous corrugated box to work with. I've been hooked on embroidery these days – so I couldn't resist using the cardboard to stitch up some gift tags for Valentine's Day. I cut out a piece of cardboard and pressed a cookie cutter into it to leave an impression that I could work from. You could also trace with a pencil – but I find this is an easier technique to use with kids and there are no pencil marks to erace. Using a blunt needle, pierce holes into your shape.

Cardboard Gift Tags | Family Chic