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Anti-Boredom pocket kit

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.

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. 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. Caution: citrus oils (orange, mandarin, tangerine, petitgrain, bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, lime) will cause your skin to burn faster in the sun. Bonus tip: Create a combination of lavender and peppermint and apply to temples to help relieve headache pain.

Cardboard Ball Chair With a special jig, a good bit of time and a LOT of cardboard you can make the very comfortable, very groovy ball chair. Since the bulk of the material is scrap cardboard this also makes a nice recycling project. You can upholster the final chair like I did or just paint it and fill it with pillows. The plans for this instructable are for a 4' diameter chair that will (just barely) fit through a 30" doorway. You could scale it up or down easily depending on the size of person it's for and how much "surround" you want. The chair stands on the base by gravity alone and the unattached design allows for easy readjustment of the ball. I made this for my daughter's 13th birthday and it was a big hit.

DIY + How To | 2Modern Blog - StumbleUpon An occasion for dispensing confetti doesn’t present itself too often, so why not do it with appropriate aplomb? As if we didn’t already know that black-and-white, bold graphics, and a dash of sparkle are a surefire route to a memorably festive visual statement, along come these confetti poppers—a DIY project — Continue reading Talk about a gem of a DIY project! This shimmering, beautifully faceted holiday ornament, which we discovered on the unfailingly industrious site, A Beautiful Mess, was fashioned at home with the help of standard craft staples: balsa wood, X-Acto knife, gold paint—and, yes, a dose of motivation which (we admit) — Continue reading We were immediately struck by the moody prettiness of this Christmas tree, only to find that we were fooled by a terrific home-made optical illusion—and the most artful no-fuss tree we’ve seen in a while. As illustrated on Almost Makes Perfect, the beauty of opting for this tree is that — Continue reading Oh man, it’s here.

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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Back to the Other Stuff projects menu... DIY: Recycled Glass Chandelier This holiday season, many of us may be throwing dinner parties, and expecting more guests than usual on a typical Saturday night. Maybe we'll pull spare seating out of the basement, or rent chairs, fold-out tablecloths, and white linens for the evening, but the last time I checked party rental shops didn't rent light fixtures. So, the next best thing is to fashion one of our own. With a few recycled materials and some tea lights, you can make a gorgeous, energy-efficient, glass chandelier that you may just end up hanging year-round. Make one to hang about each table, and your guests will be well-lit. Supplies: 10-12 spare glass jars (mason jars, baby food, jam)Circular gridded cooling rackThick and thin gauge wireBeaded chain and locking links1 large S hook10-12 small S hooksWire cuttersSand or small pebbles10-12 tea lights Here's how, from Ecologue: Source

MADE: TUTORIAL: Heartbreaker Valentines - StumbleUpon Who said valentines were only red and pink? In bright colors, these Heart Breaker Valentines work great for boys and girls. So get out your scissors and stapler, because today, you’re tearing up my heart….. (cue N Sync) Each valentine is stapled together to create a pouch full of secret candies. Skill Level: AnyNeeded: * colorful paper* computer printer* stapler/staples* scissors* candy Start by printing this template from your computer.Two options….1) You can find the PDF file HERE. I chose to print on bright colored paper so the Heartbreakers work for both boys and girls. Another option: print to white paper and let the your kids color the hearts themselves: Most of all, make sure your kids check out what you’re doing. Staple around the outside of each heart, leaving an opening at the top of the heart for inserting candy (or, use your sewing machine to sew around the edge…though it might be more difficult to sew it shut. Then, stuff them with your favorite candy! or big hands to do:

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. The focus of the blend, however, is on the final aroma, not its therapeutic properties. 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. Blending Tips Recipes

magnetic sewing room catch all i remember seeing this project way back when on the farm chicks blog and have kept it in mind all this time! with a simple magnetic knife strip and some cute fabric, you can have a sewing room catch all in no time. supplies: - magnetic knife strip (mine is from ikea) - spray adhesive (optional) - glue gun - scissors - fabric to recover with directions: cut the fabric into a long rectangle big enough to wrap around the edges of your magnetic strip. spray with adhesive and tack into place. using a hot glue gun, secure the fabric to the back side. mount according to instructions and voila! what do you think? wrap up: {diy} {holder} {knife} {magnetic strip} {needles} {organize} {scissors} {sewing}

Paper Fortune Cookie Favors 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. 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.

Diy Liquid Hand Soap Making handmade liquid soap from natural soap bars is not only better for the environment, but it is a huge money saver as well. While the prospect of making your own hand soap might seem like a huge time investment, it is a very simple project. ingredients 4 ounce bar of natural soap 2 quarts of water tools 1 metal grater large pot hand mixer or whisk container for storage directions Grate your soap into a fine pile. Heat the water; when water begins to simmer, add grated soap. Allow mixture to sit for 15 minutes, and mix well with a hand mixer or whisk. Allow mixture to sit over night. Pour soap into your favorite reusable container, or reuse disposable plastic containers. Out to find ways to make life simpler, Ashley is tackling life one DIY project at a time. wrap up: {at home} {cleaning} {dish} {diy} {handmade} {liquid} {living} {project} {simple} {soap}

How To Create Paper Blossoms | Apartment Therapy DC Previous image Next image We've talked about using paper decorations to punch up a last minute party, but there are ways that you can incorporate paper into your everyday décor as well. My favorite paper creations of late are tissue paper cherry blossoms, which are as pretty as they are easy to make.A few weeks ago I was charged with the task of decorating a ballroom for my daughter's school auction. MATERIALS• Tree branches (branches with multiple off-shoots are best)• Tissue paper (A few sheets goes a long way. Typically I'm not a huge fan of faux flowers, but these are so fun to make and so sweet that I've happily made an exception for them in my home. Images: Leah Moss

DIY Stuffed Animal Gadgets This is actually quite a good idea!

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