I’ve been wanting to try making my own stamps for a while, but it wasn’t until this weekend that I finally got around to it. I think I made it harder than it really was in my head, so I kept putting it off. In the end it wasn’t really difficult, though it did give me a new found appreciation for the artisans that make handmade stamps for a living.…
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Homemade Hidden Flower Soap & Salt Scrub DIY
Looking for a fun craft project you can make and gift for Mother’s Day? My DIY homemade hidden flower soaps are sure to be a hit with mom! This lovely layered soap reveals a pretty flower as it’s used while the bottom of the soap is an exfoliating salt scrub that’s perfect for all of those rough skin areas! DIY Hidden Flower Soap & Salt Scrub Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap…
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DIY Herb Garden Markers – Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Idea
With spring in full force and planting underway, now is the perfect time to whip up some garden markers for your new plants! This herb garden marker is so easy to make with materials you probably already have on hand. Plus, they’re simple enough the kids can craft some for all of mom’s favorite plants as a homemade Mother’s Day gift! Herb Garden Marker Craft Project What you need: popsicle…
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Deodorizing Air Freshener DIY with Essential Oils to Deodorize Your Home
Learn how to make natural deodorizing air freshener disks with essential oils to freshen your home naturally with this easy DIY project. Make your own custom scented, deodorizing air freshener disks for a fresh, non-toxic clean in your home. These flower shaped, deodorizing air freshener disks are easy to make and can be used anywhere in your home! I made mine into flower shaped disks using a silicone chocolate flower…
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DIY Ring Holder for DIY Wedding Gifts or A DIY Valentine’s Day Gift for Her
Learn how to make a hand carved tree stump DIY ring holder. This super cute, rustic ring holder makes lovely DIY wedding gifts. Or gift it as a DIY Valentine’s day gift for her! This is a fun air dry clay craft project for couples and newlyweds. Since spring is wedding season, I thought it’d be neat to make a ring holder for married couples. So I used some of…
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Skin Loving Natural Homemade Cold Process Soap Recipe for Dry Skin
This skin loving natural homemade cold process soap recipe for dry skin makes a thoughtful homemade Mother’s Day gift or homemade Valentine’s Day gift. You’ll need to make it at least 3-4 weeks of the intended holiday however as cold process soaps take a minimum of three weeks to cure. You can also cut your homemade soap loaves into smaller guest sized soap bars, stamp with hearts and use as lovely DIY wedding favors…
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DIY Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes Recipe
With Mother’s Day right around the corner I thought this would be the perfect time to revisit one of my most popular posts for 2011 on how to make solid sugar scrub cubes as they would make lovely homemade gifts. However, this time around, I’m also including free printable labels for your homemade solid sugar scrub cubes – both in black and white and color – so they are even…
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Rhassoul Clay Mask Recipe for All Skin Types (Including Sensitive, Dry or Maturing Skin!)
I formulated this homemade, natural Rhassoul clay mask recipe especially for those with maturing, dry and even sensitive skin. I use red Rhassoul clay as it’s suitable for all skin types, even if you have sensitive, dry or maturing skin. It makes a wonderful weekly or monthly addition to your beauty regimen for natural skin care. Skin Care Benefits of Rhassoul Clay Mineral rich, cleansing and detoxifying, Rhassoul clay helps…
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Breathe Easier Salve Recipe for Sinus Congestion: A Natural Home Remedy for Symptom Relief
Get natural relief from nasal congestion caused by the cold or flu with this simple 3-ingredient breathe easier salve recipe! Don’t let sinus congestion from colds, flu or even seasonal allergies slow you down! Take charge of your health and wellness with this natural home remedy. Made with just three natural ingredients – beeswax, sweet almond oil and a natural breathe easier essential oil blend – this homemade breathe easier…
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Natural Bath and Beauty Recipes for Your Lazy Sunday
It’s spring, and while I’m not spring cleaning today, I did manage to clean out my drawers and closets yesterday. Now I have two bags full of clothing for The Rescue Mission. Of course today’s weather – hello, snow?! – doesn’t really have me in a spring cleaning sort of mood. Though I did find a diy floor wood polish recipe that I’m hoping to try out here before long.…
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Natural Lavender & Patchouli Deodorant Recipe with Printable Labels
Want to make your own homemade natural deodorant for you and your family? Here’s a simple all natural, vegan patchouli deodorant recipe that actually works. Plus, I’ve included a free download for printable deodorant labels you can print and customize. My natural homemade lavender & patchouli deodorant recipe is made with aluminum free baking soda and certified organic arrowroot powder to help keep you dry while a combination of certified organic…
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DIY Homemade Beauty – Pink Grapefruit Solid Salt Scrub Cubes Recipe
I’ve had such great success making and selling my handmade solid sugar scrub cubes, that I finally got around to taking a customer suggestion to make them as solid salt scrub cubes. However, if you want to use something other than ordinary table salt, these are a little trickier than the sugar scrub cubes and will crumble if you don’t make the a few recipe adjustments. Since I was making…
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How to Make Cream Eyeshadow
Learn how to make cream eyeshadow that glides on smooth and is rich in color with this simple cream eyeshadow recipe. This recipe is perfect for those wanting a quality makeup product without all the chemicals you find in many mass market commercial cosmetics. What I love about this cream eyeshadow recipe is that it contains no scary chemicals or preservatives. However, like all makeup, you’ll want to discard it after three months and…
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DIY Storage Box Organizer
I was recently inspired by a DIY Recycled Cereal Box Drawer Dividers Craft Project that I found on I Heart Organizing that I decided I wanted to make my own. I had a perfect box – one from a shipment of eco-friendly craft kits from Artterro that I thought would work perfect – no drawer required – giving me even more organized storage space than my already in use desk…
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Moisturizing Lip Balm Recipe with Beeswax (or Without Beeswax)
Learn how to make a moisturizing lip balm recipe with beeswax or without beeswax for natural lip care to restore and protect dry or chapped lips. This homemade lip balm nourishes and hydrates dry or chapped lips, and also adds an extra layer of skin protection. Moisturizing Lip Balm with Beeswax Who doesn’t want to make the best moisturizing lip balm recipe for lips? If your lips are super dry…
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Spooky DIY Halloween Decorations: Fun Family Craft Project
Learn how to make spooky DIY Halloween decorations inspired by the intro of the horror series, American Horror Story. This clay craft project is perfect for families to enjoy making together. Discover how to use air dry clay, paints and a sealer to create creepy body parts and other dead things to “embalm” inside your collection of mason jars. Both adults and kids will enjoy the creative process almost as…
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Creative DIY Storage Solutions & Organization Ideas for the Home Made from Recycled, Upcycled and Repurposed Items
Looking for ideas to better organize your space? Here are a few of my favorite frugal & creative DIY storage solutions and organizing ideas for the home that take the ordinary and turn them into the extraordinary – without having to spend a lot of money. Creative DIY Storage Solutions & Organization Ideas for the Home Take advantage of everyday items and repurpose, upcycle, and recycle them into something new…
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DIY Heart Stamped Homemade Soaps – Homemade Valentine’s Day Gift Idea
Looking for a beautiful way to dress up your homemade soaps? Try stamping them! Stamps are a super simple way to make all of your soaps beautiful and you can customize them with lovely hearts for handmade Valentine’s Day gifts! You can hand stamp any freshly made soap you’ve just unmolded by stamping them as you slice them into bars. Of course you’ll need to start with a batch of…
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Organic Vegan Lip Tint Recipe for Valentine’s Day
Need a fresh new look for Valentine’s Day or a crafty DIY Valentine’s gift idea? Give your lips an extra bit of pizzazz with this organic vegan lip tint recipe! The natural color of this organic vegan lip tint recipe is from organic beet root powder. While it comes out looking like a deep burgundy or rust red in the pot, it’s actually a gorgeous shade of red on your…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Solid Lotion Bars Recipe
Want to craft your own homemade Valentine’s Day gifts? Then give this DIY Valentine’s Day Solid Lotion Bars Recipe a try! They are easy to craft – individually or in multiples – and make a fabulous Valentine’s Day gift for any bath and beauty lover on your list! Their heart shape also makes them perfect for gifting as homemade wedding favors. You can also make these for tucking inside Easter…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Idea for Natural Lavender Sea Salt Soap
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. So if you’re planning on making homemade Valentine’s Day gifts, now is the time to start getting your craft on! Here’s my latest DIY bath and body project for making your own natural handmilled lavender sea salt soap! Natural Handmilled Lavender Sea Salt Soap Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: Four bars of natural or handmade unscented soap (weighing 4-4.5oz. each) 12…
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Frugal Tips for Saving Money
Feeling the sting from the expiration of that 2% payroll tax credit that expired at the end of the year? It affected everyone who works as it raised social security taxes another 2% on our income – back to what we all paid before the tax credit was passed. I know I could still use that extra money, so I’m always looking for frugal tips for saving money on the…
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Homemade Dog Biscuits Recipe
So, one of my favorite boys – my miniature dachshund, Jasper – recently ran out of dog treats. As one of my resolutions this year is to try more DIY projects outside of the scope of what I normally make, I decided I’d start by trying my hand at making him some homemade dog biscuits. In doing this I discovered that it’s a lot more expensive to make dog treats…
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DIY Soap Sugar Scrub Bars: A Combination Solid Sugar Scrub & Soap Recipe for Homemade Gifts
Learn how to make these DIY soap sugar scrub bars to cleanse and exfoliate skin in one easy step — all with a single product. These homemade sugar scrub bars with soap are the perfect addition to your skin care routine for soft skin. Plus this easy soap sugar scrub recipe create lovely handmade products that are perfect for gift giving! Keep reading to learn how to make your own…
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Homemade Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: DIY Triple Butter Solid Sugar Scrub Hearts
Whip up these lovely heart shaped solid sugar scrubs as a homemade Valentine’s Day gift for someone special this year. Not only do they smell like spring – I scented mine with a rose & violet fragrance oil – but they are made with a trio of skin nourishing butters! And remember that heart shaped silicone mold I used for my handmade heart Valentine’s Day soaps? Well, here’s another opportunity…
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Heart Shaped Soap Recipe for DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts
This no-lye homemade heart shaped soap makes a lovely DIY Valentine’s Day gift! Formulated with naturally hydrating skin care ingredients, this easy rebatched heart shaped soap won’t strip skin. So it can help combat the drying effects of winter. Keep reading reading to learn how to craft this easy heart shaped soap recipe to add to your winter skin care routine or to give as lovely DIY Valentine’s Day gifts…
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DIY Edible Birdhouse Winter Craft Project and Gift Idea for Bird Lovers
Learn how to make a DIY edible birdhouse to feed the birds in your yard throughout the cold, winter season. This easy to make DIY edible birdhouse makes a great DIY winter craft project for bird lovers as well as unique homemade gift idea for nature lovers! It’s filled with edible dried fruits, nuts and seeds that birds love. My friend, Brian, who sells his pottery and photos down on…
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DIY Mulling Spices – Homemade Christmas Gift Idea with Printable Labels
Make your own mulling spices in a jar to give as homemade Christmas gifts to co-workers, friends and family. These also make lovely hostess gifts and favors as you can make up several jars at one time. To get started you’ll need a clean empty spice jar or a small mason jar, paint chip samples or decorative papers, washi tape, bakers twine or ribbon, mulling spice ingredients (below), markers (optional),…
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Chai Tea Mix Recipe: Easy Winter DIY Holiday Gifts
Learn how to make an organic chai tea mix to give as DIY holiday gifts this winter. Don’t forget to make extras though! This easy DIY chai tea mix recipe is so delicious, you’ll want to keep a few extra bags of this spicy, homemade chai tea mix for yourself. Package this recipe for chai tea mix in a jar or in a bag – for personalized gifting and storage.…
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DIY Wine Cork Stamps from Upcycled Wine Corks
Celebrating the holiday season with some delicious wines or maybe a sparkling Moscato? Don’t toss those corks! You can use them to carve your own super cute DIY wine cork stamps that you can use to dress up your holiday gift tags! Unfortunately, I am completely out of cyan and magenta toner for my color laser printer. As the regular yield toner for these run about $115 each, I’m holding…
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How to Make DIY Perfume Oils for Gifts or Wedding Favors
Learn how to make scented perfume oils to give as DIY holiday gifts, stocking stuffers or adorable wedding favors for friends and family. Scented with a red velvet cake fragrance oil, these easy DIY perfumes are incredibly quick to make! Enjoy lasting fragrances when you create your own scents at home! DIY Perfume Oils Ever wondered how to make your own perfumes at home? Perfume oils are extremely simple to…
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Grapefruit Crush DIY Solid Perfume Recipe for Homemade Gifts
This Grapefruit Crush DIY Solid Perfume Recipe is so easy to make and is simply perfect for a homemade gift, stocking stuffers and even wedding favors! And of course the scent possibilities are endless. Mix your own scents or scent with your favorite fragrance oil. Here’s my DIY solid perfume recipe for mixing up my Grapefruit Crush scented solid perfume! Grapefruit Crush DIY Solid Perfume Recipe © Rebecca D. Dillon…
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DIY Homemade After Shower Spray and Window Cleaner – Natural Non-Toxic Household Cleaners for a Healthy Home
This homemade after shower spray and window cleaner is a wonderful natural, non-toxic way to clean your bathroom and other home surfaces! It requires as few as three simple ingredients and can be customized with your preferred essential oil or essential oil blend. I’ve been making all of my household cleaners as of late and have been very pleased with the results. One of my favorites – which makes cleaning…
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DIY Easy Washi Tape Twist Ties Craft Project
Want another useful DIY project for putting your washi tape to good use? Make twist ties! These handmade twist ties are super easy and quick to create. Plus they make dressing up favor bags for parties and weddings a snap! Choose your washi tape in a color and pattern that compliments your event for simple coordinating favors! For this project all you need is washi tapein your pattern(s) of choice,…
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DIY Natural Homemade Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe
Do Mondays get you down? Well, say goodbye to those Monday morning blues and turn your Monday into a fun day with this DIY Natural Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe. It’s the perfect start to your Monday morning shower! This easy to craft all natural sugar scrub contains real coffee grounds for a caffeine kick to get you moving and a blend of grapefruit, frankincense and bergamot essential oils for an…
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Natural Homemade Deodorant Recipe
I’ve been wanting to try my hand for a while and make an all natural homemade deodorant recipe, but I’ve always had doubts about whether it would really work or not. But this past weekend I finally caved and made a batch of my own homemade natural deodorant recipe AND I tested it out by wearing it to work today. Did it work? Yes, indeed, it did. And I stayed…
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Pear Shimmer Homemade Dry Skin Balm Recipe
Winter is coming and for many of us that means dry, itchy and even chapped skin. But just because winter does some not so nice things to our skin doesn’t mean we have to tolerate it. Help prevent and soothe dry skin with this pear shimmer homemade dry skin balm recipe! It’s homemade with three awesome butters, some fractionated coconut oil, and if you like – fragrance and a hint…
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DIY Washi Tape Clothespin Magnets (Easy Craft Project)
Learn how to make fun DIY clothespin magnets for your fridge! Decorated with colorful, patterned washi tape, this easy craft project is fun for the entire family! DIY Clothespin Magnets Need chip clips or note holders for your fridge or office? Then why not craft your own? Using clothespins — in your size of choice — decorative washi tape and craft store magnets, you can create your own custom clothespin…
