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How to make perfume

How to make perfume

Anti-Boredom pocket kit What I put in my Anti-Boredom kit may be different then what you would put. Here's what I gathered for mine (my kids helped). The tin is an Altoids tin that I painted Black. Inside: -Tiny deck of cards-Small vial of touchable bubbles-Two tubes of plastic bubbles-Tiny colored pencils-Note pad-String for cats cradle-Quarter to vend treats (a dollar fits nicely too for bigger treats)-Balloon (for playing don't touch the ground or keep away) Other ideas: Tiny harmonica, Fortune telling fish, Small sand timer for timing word games or how long you can hold your breath, Small deck of fortune telling cards (I saw some on ebay), Stickers, Small stencils and markers (sharpie makes a nice little marker that fits perfectly) I bought all the things in my fun kit at local craft stores and party supply stores.

Get Yo' Nails Did - StumbleUpon Okay, so we’re only three weeks in to this whole thing and I’m already showing you a tame look after I totally promised some of you that I’d do a newsprint nail tutorial this week. Newsprint we can do next week, but for right now I wanted/needed a manicure by a professional. As I told you in the first “Get Yo’ Nails Did”, it’s important to include real manicures in your nail routine if you’re not comfortable cutting your cuticles and getting into the real work at home. I am not. I’m willing to shell out $20 bucks to have the dirty work done right, but I’m not going to splurge on nail art at the salon most of the time. That’s another thing: Remember that, while you should always be extremely polite to your manicurist, you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for exactly what you want and to tell him/her if it’s not done correctly. For your own mental health, try to avoid those nail salons that feel more like cattle farms. The last thing I’m afraid of (beside death) is a little bit of contrast.

DIY Solid Perfumes by April MacKinnon of Anointment Natural Skin Care Seeing the green of spring crop up all around me is putting a new bounce in my step. I’m looking forward to shedding layers of winter clothes and sprucing up my wardrobe and look! Inspired by the aromas of freshly mowed grass and lilacs in bloom, here is a tutorial for a little do-it-yourself luxury – solid perfume. Solid perfumes can be customized to any taste using essential oil blends or fragrance oils. My personal preference is to use high quality essential oils. To make your own solid perfumes you will need: Coconut oil (available in health food stores) or another carrier oil such as extra virgin olive oil or sweet almond oil. 1. 10 drops vanilla 10 drops lavender 5 drops sweet orange 5 drops ylang ylang This made a floral, slightly earthy scent 2. 3. 4. This recipe makes about 6 g of final product. Bonus tip: Create a combination of lavender and peppermint and apply to temples to help relieve headache pain.

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Matchbox Drawers These little matchbox chest of drawers are great for keeping small treasures in or as storage for stamps, buttons or even bugs (for all the boys out there!) You will need: 3 matchboxes (empty) Patterned paper or plain paper, decorated PVA glue Flexible tape measure or string Ruler Pencil Scissors Craft knife or bradawl 3 split pins (paper fasteners or brads) Extra decorations (optional) What to do 1. Glue the 3 matchboxes on top of each other, making sure all the sides match up evenly. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Back to the Other Stuff projects menu... The Makeup Blogger Teacup Candles 3 comments Martha Stewart is at it again with these simple, soft, pretty candle options. I am a huge candle fan, but sometimes the containers are boring or the labels stand out too much. I love the idea of making your own candles and using teacups to contain them. So lovely. Just use teacups that have lost their saucers or head out to a thrift store or garage sale to find some “new” ones. What You’ll Need: beeswax or paraffin bricks or old candlesteacupswicks with tabs, sized for your moldscandle-making or candy thermometerwax colorants (crayons work great!) Preparing Your Wax Place beeswax and/or paraffin bricks in a double boiler or in one pot that is inside another filled with water over the stove. Make Your Candle Cut the wicking to the cup’s height plus 2 inches.

Inside the Life of a Glam Makeup Artist Aromatic Blending of Essential Oils Home Page > Aromatherapy Articles & Guides > Aromatic Blending of Essential Oils Aromatic blending for the sheer pleasure of the aroma is a combination of creativity and science. When using a blend created primarily for its fragrance, therapeutic benefit can also occur. Safety precautions should be followed for any type of blending, including for aromatic blending. Traditional perfumers that work for the famous fragrance houses study for years to master the art and science of perfumery blending. In aromatherapy blending, only natural ingredients such as essential oils, absolutes, CO2s, grain alcohol, carrier oils, herbs and water are used. Essential Oil Blending Basics Essential oils can be categorized into broad groups based on their aromas. Floral (i.e. Oils in the same category generally blend well together. Florals blend well with spicy, citrusy and woodsy oils. Harmonizing Your Essential Oil Blend Below is a chart of commonly available oils based on their common classification:

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DIY Stuffed Animal Gadgets This is actually quite a good idea! The $8 Liquid Liner that Stood Up to Our 12-Hour Roadtest | After our disappointing turn with Revlon’s ColorStay Liquid Liner , we were genuinely impressed with the performance of L’oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense felt-tip liquid eyeliner. With an easy to control felt tip and smooth flow, we were able to achieve both a delicate fine line and a thick dramatic line (for the perfect winged / cat eye look) with no pulling or skipping. The rich, highly-pigmented black was beautifully inky and dried fairly quickly to a completely opaque, glossy shine — living up to the “Carbon Black” name. It was not at all the watery, dull, diluted mess of the ColorStay. Why the Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner is so raved about by the YouTube beauty gurus is beyond us. Ophthalmologist tested, L’oreal Lineur Intense did not irritate those of us with sensitive eyes or contact lens wearers. Here’s our “back of the hand” demonstration of the pigmentation and durability of L’oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense:

DIY Apothecary Bottles This do-it-yourself apothecary jar would make a thoughtful guest favor or bridesmaid gift! Our party calendar for May is packed with bridal showers—stay tuned for an upcoming feature on real-life parties with loads of stealable inspiration! In the meantime, we found this gem to hold you over from our blogger friend Taryn, who runs formalfringe.com. Materials: Decorative bottle with a cork Decorative drawer pull knob with a screw Glue or decoupage solution One sheet of printable acetate Screwdriver Paint brushes Printer Step 1: Prep the Drawer Knob First, unscrew the screw base from your drawer knob. Step 2: Select Your Bottle Label Design You can try designing your own or searching online for vintage label designs. Step 3: Apply the Label Print out the label onto the clear acetate sheets. Step 4: Wait for the Label to Dry Leave the bottle (or bottles, if that’s the case) in a cool, dry place overnight. Step 5: Fill Your Bottle with Liquid —Stefania Sainato

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