I feel so blessed to have so many crafty people in my life. And I am just thrilled to have received these beautiful handmade coasters made by my co-worker, Erica, as a Christmas gift. I had been in need of coasters for quite some time and had been pondering making my own but never quite got around to do doing it. Erica solved that problem for me and I will…
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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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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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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 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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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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Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe with a Mint Twist (Plus Easy DIY Vanilla Sugar)
Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract as well as easy DIY vanilla sugar for your baking recipes. These easy recipes also make lovely homemade gifts, whether you’re making them for a housewarming basket or gifting them for the holiday season. Keep reading to learn how to make vanilla extract with a chocolate mint twist using herbs and whole vanilla bean. Plus a simple DIY for vanilla flavored sugar to…
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DIY Mango Shimmer Tinted Lip Balm Recipe
In love with lip balm? Then make your own! Lip balms are ridiculously easy to make and are perfect as Christmas stocking stuffers, small gifts, or party and wedding favors! My recipe for DIY Mango Shimmer Tinted Lip Butter is a snap to make and decorating the lip balm pots makes this project entirely customizable and even more fun! My friend Meagan came over on Saturday to help me with…
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DIY Fall Spice Sugar Scrub with Natural Ingredients
With fall here what better way to celebrate the season than with a scent inspiring sugar scrub? This DIY Fall Spice Sugar Scrub is easy to make and can be customized based on your scent preference. Plus it’s made with mostly natural ingredients! You won’t need a scale for my DIY fall spice sugar scrub. I’ve designed this recipe so that you can you basic measuring cups and spoons! I…
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Homemade Milk Bath Recipe with Lavender for Dry Skin Relief
Homemade milk baths are simple to create, but oh so luxurious on your skin! Give this homemade milk bath recipe with lavender and calendula a try and discover the difference it can make for your dry, itchy skin! When winter rolls around, it’s easy for skin to feel dry, tight and itchy. This moisturizing milk bath recipe with lavender & calendula is the perfect treat for dry skin relief. A…
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DIY Organic Bath Tea + Salt Soak Recipe (Easy Gift Ideas)
Learn how to make an organic bath tea recipe for your natural skin care routine. This DIY salt soak is a great way to relax and unwind. Created from a combination of bath salts, natural botanicals and essential oils, this bath soak is perfect for a pampering spa day at home. Make this easy, aromatherapeutic recipe for yourself or to give as homemade gifts. DIY Bath Salt Soak Whether you…
