Learn how to dye Easter eggs naturally using food ingredients as natural, plant-based dyes. Plus unique Easter egg design ideas using foraged botanicals or store bought herbs. When I was a little girl I would dye Easter eggs with my mother every spring. My mom would hard boil eggs and buy my brother and I an Easter egg decorating kit she’d picked up from the grocery store. We’d dye our…
Holiday DIY
Easy Melt And Pour Soap Recipe with Solid Sugar Scrub Hearts
Whether you’ve been making soap for some time, or you’re wanting to learn how to make soap, this easy melt and pour soap recipe is the perfect soap making project! Crafted using both clear and white melt and pour soap bases, this easy soap recipe features a solid sugar scrub heart in the center to exfoliate skin as you bathe. Learn how to make this easy melt and pour soap…
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DIY Wax Air Fresheners with Essential Oils – Unicorn Style!
We don’t need a guy to remind us how awesome we are just because it’s Valentine’s Day. However, sometimes it’s nice getting that extra bit of reassurance from our friends. Remind your BFFs how magical they are with these unicorn DIY wax air fresheners for Galentine’s Day. Scented with natural essential oils, these unicorn wax air fresheners are perfect for musty closets or to use as drawer sachets. Or hang…
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Alcohol Ink Ornaments DIY (Video Tutorial for the Holidays)
Alcohol ink ornaments are not only a beautiful way to decorate your Christmas tree or winter wreath, they’re also incredibly quick and easy to make. Keep reading to learn how to make your own DIY alcohol ink ornaments. Plus a fun video tutorial on how to make alcohol ink ornaments from my fellow friend, artist and teacher, Hillary Hardison. Alcohol ink ornaments are so beautiful. So I assumed they would…
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Homemade Winter Gifts for Your Seasonal Holiday Gift List
Not all handmade gifts are created equal. So it can be hard hunting for homemade gift ideas that you know will truly be appreciated. To take some of the guesswork out your holiday gift list, I’ve put together a gift guide filled with homemade winter gifts. So whether you’re crafting handmade gifts for a winter holiday, or making birthday or hostess gifts, this collection of homemade winter gift ideas are…
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Homemade Holiday Gifts & Ideas for Winter
Make homemade holiday gifts with these DIY ideas for winter in just 30 minutes or less. These easy winter crafts make the perfect DIY holiday gifts for bath and body lovers. Keep reading to discover two simple winter gift ideas, including an easy gingerbread man melt and pour soap recipe and fizzy bath salt recipe with essential oils. This post is sponsored by Sticker You. All opinions are my own.…
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DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends This Holiday Season
I love giving the gift of handmade. If you want to give meaningful holiday gifts this year, then this collection of 40 DIY Christmas gift ideas for friends is a must! Keep reading to discover the best Christmas gift ideas to craft and gift this winter. If you’re like me, you adore your friends. They are true blue to the end. So it seems only fitting to give them a…
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Easy Ways to Wrap Gifts (And Holiday Gift Ideas They’ll Love!)
With the holiday season right around the corner, what better way to make that time less stressful than to plan ahead? Save time by preparing now and working on your holiday gifts in stages. Plus learn easy ways to wrap gifts – even at the last minute – so you look like you had it together all along! I remember as I got older, that my mother always seemed to…
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Glitter Snowflake Soap Recipe with Peppermint Essential Oil
I had planned this sparkly, glitter snowflake soap recipe to share with you all a bit closer to winter. However, with the realization that many of the Northern states are already enjoying that cloud of white falling from the sky, I decided not to wait. (Nor’easter anyone?) This easy melt and pour snowflake soap recipe for beginners is made with essential oil and biodegradable glitter. So not only do they…
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DIY Halloween Bat Soap with Biodegradable Eco-Friendly Glitter
You know how you have a great project idea? Then when the time comes to actually make it, you only just then realize you don’t have that one thing you absolutely need. Well, that’s exactly how my DIY Halloween bat soap was born. This fun Halloween melt and pour soap recipe is super easy to make, and it’s a fun Halloween craft to make with the kids. If you recall…
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Simple Plantain Salve Recipe in Natural Cocoa Mint
This simple plantain salve recipe is naturally scented with a lovely cocoa mint fragrance. Lovingly crafted with ingredients like roasted cocoa butter and plantain herbal oil, this natural herbal salve is a must for your herbal apothecary. Use this multi-functional, natural skin care product on eczema prone or dry skin, minor cuts and scratches or as a natural lip balm for seasonal skin care. When I was a little girl…
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No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Fall
If you’re ready to decorate with pumpkins for fall, then be sure to check out this amazing collection of no carve pumpkin decorating ideas! These handmade fall pumpkins are exactly what your home needs! Whether you’re buying seasonally inspired pumpkin fall decor for your home, or you simply need some inspiration for your own DIY no carve pumpkins, you’ll love these handmade fall pumpkin ideas! I loved carving pumpkins a…
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Easy Halloween Solid Lotion Bar Recipe for BFF & Coworker Gifts
As the weather cools off and spirits skirt through the city, it’s time to reevaluate our skin care needs for the new season. This easy Halloween solid lotion bar recipe offers the perfect spook-tacular mix of fun and function for fall. You can even make your DIY lotion bars glitter-tastic for a fabulous handmade gift idea everyone will love! Halloween Isn’t Just for Kids! Adulting sucks. At the same time,…
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Hand Painted Ceramic Vases for a One of a Kind Mother’s Day Gift
These hand painted ceramic vases are incredibly easy to decorate. Simply paint, cure and bake and you have a unique, one of a kind Mother’s Day gift she’ll always treasure! My friend and roommate, Bambi, had several days off last week. Our weather was unseasonably hot for spring last week with highs in the 90s and a pollen count through the roof. So rather than spending time outdoors, we decided…
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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts to Buy or DIY
Who says you blew it? There’s still plenty of time to snag some super awesome last minute Valentine’s Day gifts! Keep reading to learn how to save face by pulling off those last minute gift ideas in the knick of time with this collection of last minute Valentine’s Day gifts to buy or DIY! Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts Let’s face it. Shopping for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift can…
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Homemade Valentine Ideas for Your Galentines Both Big & Small
Friends are amazing. They’ve always got your back, they’re around to lift you up when you’re feeling down, and if you’re single on Valentine’s Day, they refuse to leave you feeling left out. So in celebration of friends and all that sparkly awesome they bring into your life, here are some fun homemade Valentine ideas for your Galentines both big and small! Homemade Valentine Ideas for Grown Up Gals DIY…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Romantics
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply Galentine’s Day, this beautiful collection of 18 DIY Valentine’s Day gifts is sure to delight! If Valentine’s Day reminds you of romance, hearts and roses then you must make one of these gorgeous DIY Valentine’s Day gifts! Each of these Valentine’s Day gift ideas are thoughtfully made so your Valentine will not only be pleased with the quality of your gift, but is…
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Orange Spice Tea Soap for Winter Skin Care or Seasonal Gifts
Learn how to make orange spice tea soap with this cold process soap recipe. Formulated for winter skin care, this hydrating homemade soap is an easy way to nourish and care for dry, skin. Make it for the holidays or for everyday winter skin care. DIY Orange Spice Tea Soap If hot orange spice tea is one of your favorite winter luxuries, then I have the perfect soap recipe to add to your…
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Celebrating Holiday Traditions Through Life’s Changes
Many of us grew up celebrating holiday traditions that were taught to us by our parents and families. You may remember some time honored traditions such as mailing out Christmas cards, decorating with natural elements, baking from scratch and even making homemade gifts. Even as we’ve grown up and left home many of us have continued to carry on those same holiday traditions we learned as children. However, some of these…
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Cranberry Fig Bath Truffles Recipe
This cranberry fig bath truffles recipe makes a lovely seasonal, homemade gift idea that’s sure to give you a new appreciation for this tiny tart fruit! Keep reading to learn how to make these giftable fragrant, fizzing bath truffles and discover some of my favorite food recipes for cranberries as well! I grew up with cranberry sauce (from a can) always being served at family holiday dinners. Not understanding at…
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DIY Holiday Gifts That Look Store Bought
Do want to give handmade gifts for the holidays this year but have concerns that your gift won’t be appreciated? Not to worry! Making your handmade holiday gifts is a snap with this gorgeous collection of DIY holiday gifts that anyone is sure love. While many of these holiday gifts look as if they could be store bought, they are instead lovingly handmade. And each gift idea comes with an…
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Easy Homemade Holiday Gifts with Personalized Sticker Labels
Save money and personalize your holiday gift giving this year with four easy homemade holiday gifts with personalized sticker labels. Sticker labels are a unique and creative way to add a personal touch to all of your homemade holiday gifts, whether you’re gifting bath and body treats or homemade holiday food gifts. Keep reading to learn how to make four easy homemade bath and body gifts for friends and family…
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DIY Painted Pumpkins for Fall That Will Wow Your Neighbors
Rather than fuss with the mess of carving Jack O’ Lanterns that don’t last past Halloween, this year I decided to create my own DIY painted pumpkins! I even hosted a pumpkin paint night for me and my friends. I thought everyone came up with some really fantastic ideas for painting their pumpkins. And not only are these DIY painted pumpkins perfect for Halloween, but they can also be brought…
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DIY Halloween Tombstones from Upcycled Cereal Boxes
Looking for DIY Halloween tombstone decoration ideas? Learn how to craft these fun, upcycled cereal boxes headstones. This repurposed holiday home decor is a great family activity you can make with the kids. Upcycled Halloween Tombstones As both a sibling and a parent, I am well aware of how much waste a family can generate in their home. Food and everyday necessities really stack up to create a lot of…
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No Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Fall
Are you looking for no carve pumpkin ideas for fall? These hand painted pumpkins are sure to make a stunning addition to your fall home decor! Whether you need inspiration for crafting your own DIY no carve pumpkins or are looking to buy pre-made painted pumpkins, you’ll simply love this painted fall pumpkin collection! No Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Fall Decorative Fall Metallic Pumpkins from Lolly Birds. These lightweight pumpkins…
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DIY Pumpkin Spice Soap: Moldable Melt and Pour Soap Recipe
Learn how to make pumpkin shaped soaps for fall! These DIY pumpkin spice soaps are made using a moldable melt and pour soap recipe. This allows you to not only scent these autumnal soaps with a pumpkin spice fragrance, but it also allows you to form them into 3-dimensional pumpkin shapes! Adults, teens and families will all enjoy this exciting fall craft. Follow my easy soap recipe to create your…
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Beautiful Bold DIY Cream Eyeshadows to Rock This Halloween
Discover how to make cream eyeshadows with glitter to rock for your Halloween makeup or for everyday wear. These super pigmented DIY cream eyeshadows are made with eco-friendly glitter. They are the perfect choice for Halloween makeup. Or wear them to compliment your favorite everyday looks. Cream Eyeshadows with Glitter If you love makeup as much as I do, then you’re going to LOVE these DIY cream eyeshadows! Not only…
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DIY Pumpkin Jars for Fall Gifts & Home Decor
Learn how to make your own DIY pumpkin jars for fall from polymer clay and paints! These fun jars are great for stashing candy or other treats inside while also adding to your fall inspired home decor. Alternately, these DIY pumpkin jars are also great for gifting! Simply fill them with homemade pumpkin spice mix, attach a tag and gift them to neighbors and teachers! DIY Pumpkin Jars © Rebecca…
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Awesome Father’s Day Gifts to Buy or DIY
Father’s Day is right around the corner! Don’t get stuck fumbling around last minute to come up with amazing Father’s Day gifts the night before! Buy or DIY one of these awesome Father’s Day gifts now to remind your dad just how pretty crazy awesome he is to you! Awesome Father’s Day Gifts to Buy or DIY Craft this DIY Beer Bottle Opener Sign via Dawn Nicole Designs and gift…
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DIY Easter Egg Bath Bombs with Glitter: A Non-Candy Easter Treat
Learn how to make Easter egg bath bombs with glitter for a fun bath time experience. This moisturizing bath bomb recipe makes a wonderful, non-candy Easter treat for Easter baskets. Made using plastic Easter eggs as bath bomb molds, these homemade bath fizzies are a great way to moisturize and nourish dry skin while enjoying a relaxing bath. DIY Easter Egg Bath Bombs with Glitter These DIY Easter egg bath…
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DIY Easter Crafts – Fun Easter projects to craft this weekend!
Looking for fun DIY Easter crafts to create over the weekend? Then be sure to check out this fun collection of projects! DIY Easter Crafts These DIY Easter crafts are perfect for gifting to friends and family as spring gifts. Or many of these projects can also be use to fill your kids’ Easter baskets! (Well, except for the spiked Peeps marshmallows.) Pictured above are DIY Spin Art Easter Eggs via…
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Fun DIY Spring Sugar Scrubs in Bunny & Chick Shapes for Easter
Looking for a fun Easter project? This sugar scrub tutorial is a creative way to celebrate this spring holiday. My moldable spring sugar scrubs make a sweet addition to your bath time routine. They also look adorable tucked inside an Easter basket as a non-edible treat for tweens and teens. Learn how to make your own fun DIY spring sugar scrubs in bunny and chick shapes for Easter! Made from…
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Shamrock Bath Bomb Recipe (DIY Bath Fizzies for St. Patrick’s Day)
Learn how to make clover-shaped bath fizzies for St. Patrick’s Day! These fun and fizzy DIY shamrock bath bombs are a great way to celebrate the holiday. Not only do they make bath time fun, but they’re also easy to make. My no fail bath bomb recipe works with every mold. Even the those tricky silicone molds. So, you can use this formulation to create all kinds of other shapes…
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Geode Soap Tutorial for Valentine’s Day Gifts or Just Because
Learn how to make beautiful DIY geode soaps with this geode soap tutorial. These unique gemstone soaps are made using a variety of melt and pour soap bases to create unique, handcrafted geode soaps with optional, heart shaped centers. These creative soaps are perfect for DIY valentine’s day gifts or just because! Geode Soaps: A Unique DIY Gift Idea Geode soap is a lot easier to make than you might think.…
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DIY Bath and Body Valentine’s Gifts with StickerYou!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by StickerYou. All opinions are my own. Learn how to make beautiful DIY bath and body Valentine’s gifts with custom labels from StickerYou! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And, if you’re like me, you can always use a little help with your homemade gifts. While I make and gift a lot of bath and body gifts, labeling those gifts can sometimes be a challenge. After…
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Holiday Foaming Hand Soap DIY
This holiday foaming hand soap DIY lends a festive touch to your foaming hand soap pumps! Learn how to create festive holiday images for your foaming hand soap containers as well as how to make your own peppermint scented foaming hand soap. All you need are three simple, natural ingredients. Not only will these festive holiday soap pumps look great in your bathroom, but they also make great homemade teacher gifts too!…
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DIY Christmas Gifts: 50 Unique DIY Christmas Gifts You Can Make for Friends and Family
If you’re looking for unique DIY Christmas gifts to make for friends and family this holiday season, then you’ll definitely want to pin this post! Following are 50 of my favorite DIY Christmas gifts that are perfect for everyone on your shopping list. DIY Christmas Gifts for Friends & Family 1. Chocolate Orange Body Butter Recipe / 2. Easy Melt & Pour Polar Bear Soap Recipe / 3. Cranberry Chutney Solid Lotion…
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DIY Snowflake Soap Favors for Weddings, Teacher Gifts and Co-Workers
Explore soap crafting with this easy melt and pour soap recipe for DIY snowflake soap. These easy snowflake soaps look exquisite and make beautiful homemade guest soaps or easy soap favors. DIY Snowflake Soap Make DIY snowflake soap for winter to use as guest soaps or soap favors at winter wedding! They make wonderful teacher gifts or homemade holiday gifts for friends, family and neighbors. My DIY winter snowflake soap favors are…
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Cardamom & Pumpkin Spice Solid Coffee Scrub Recipe for Holiday Gifts
If you love a good homemade coffee scrub recipe, then you’ll like this solid coffee scrub recipe even more! Made using coffee, sugar and salt to exfoliate skin, this solid coffee body scrub works just as well as a traditional sugar coffee scrub, but without the mess. Learn how to make this skin pampering solid sugar scrub to exfoliate and moisturize for glowing skin. Or create these scrubs as homemade…
