Washi tape is useful for dressing up so many household items and craft projects. And because a little tape goes a long way, you’ll find you really get more bang for your buck by using it to craft with. One of the easiest Washi tape craft projects you’ll ever make is this one – pictured above – for DIY Washi Tape Magnetic Clips. For this project, I picked up a…
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DIY Washi Tape Gift Tags
Washi tape is so much fun to use. The possibilities of washi tape craft projects you can create with this fun tape are practically endless. And just a few rolls will last for many projects! A super simple project for holidays, birthdays, or any gift giving occasion is to create DIY Washi Tape Gift Tags. This project is perfect for the entire family to join in on because it’s not…
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DIY Teacher Gift Bag – Washi Tape and Chalkboard Paint Craft Project
Whether you want to send a special treat to your child’s teacher for back to school or at the end of the school year, this easy to craft DIY Chalkboard Paint Teacher Gift Bag is the perfect wrap for your gift. And since the name is written in chalk, your recipient can later gift it forward or re-use it for storage! For this project I used a 5″x7″ premium cotton…
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DIY Decoupage Address Book – Mod Podge Craft Project Idea
When my son and I were out school shopping over the weekend we stumbled across some mini composition books. At 4.5″ x 3.2″ I thought these would be perfect as small journals or address books. So I picked up a pack of two and my son and I gave these tiny notebooks a makeover. We started by cutting a piece of decorative scrapbook paper to fit the front cover. Then,…
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DIY Wedding Favor Bag Craft Project
My co-worker is getting married Thanksgiving weekend. So when I received an assorted selection of premium cotton muslin bags from State Line Bag Company one of the first thing I thought of to create with these awesome bags were DIY wedding favors! Decorating the bags to look elegant was easy. I chose to stick with the natural color of the cotton, but if you have certain colors you’re using for…
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DIY Washi Tape Notebook Craft Project
There have been some really unique and fun DIY washi tape projects floating around the web recently so I thought I’d give a try at creating some of my own! My first project was to design some notebooks – which are perfect for back to school to use as agenda books for homework and projects, sketches and drawings, mini-diaries, inspiration and idea books, and even photo books for your snapshots.…
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DIY Handmade Decoupaged Sketch Book
I’ve been wanting to buy a sketchbook/notebook to take with me on my journeys for some time. Yesterday proved the perfect opportunity to do so as I had to pass the mall that houses A.C. Moore on my way home. Unfortunately for me I spent money on more than just a journal. Fortunately for you that means some new upcoming crafty DIY projects. My first DIY craft project of course…
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Sensitive Skin Facial Scrub Recipe with Goat Milk & Calendula
This natural sensitive skin facial scrub recipe is a great way to naturally care for your skin. Made with skin soothing herbs and botanicals like calendula flowers, goat milk and colloidal oatmeal, this gentle sensitive skin face scrub DIY makes a wonderful addition to your sensitive skin care routine for glowing skin that looks and feels healthy! Goat Milk Calendula Facial Scrub Looking for a gentle and all natural facial…
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Shea Body Butter Recipe for Dry Skin without Beeswax (Vegan Friendly)
How to make a shea body butter recipe for dry skin relief. This homemade body butter recipe without beeswax can be made with just 3-ingredients as a vegan friendly moisturizer for dry skin care. Making a homemade shea body butter recipe for dry skin is quick and easy. Not only is this shea body butter a wonderful moisturizer for dry skin relief, it’s also perfect for homemade gifts. Or, give…
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Lavender Mint Vegan Lip Balm Recipe
Love your lips? Then give them the very best with this easy to make lavender mint vegan lip balm recipe. It’s made with carnauba wax rather than beeswax so it’s vegan, and it’s scented with all natural essential oils. These are great to craft as homemade stocking stuffers, party & wedding favors, or as all around homemade gifts! Lavender Mint Vegan Lip Balm Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1/2 oz.…
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DIY Sea Salt and Goat Milk Bath Recipe
This Sea Salt and Goat Milk Bath Recipe is perfect for those who enjoy a long soak in the tub. It’s super simple to make and can be customized with the fragrance of your choice! Plus you don’t need a scale to weigh ingredients! It also makes a great gift for moms, daughters and friends. Give some as handmade gifts for holidays or birthdays, and keep the rest for yourself! Sea…
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DIY Mason Jar Soap Dispenser & Liquid Soap Refills That Save Money!
Looking for a reusable soap dispenser so you can stop wasting money on small bottles that you can’t refill? Then look no further than She Knows Living and learn how to make this DIY mason jar soap dispenser! Plus save money with your own DIY liquid soap refills! DIY Mason Jar Soap Dispenser She Knows Living serves up a simple, photo tutorial for crafting your own DIY Mason Jar Soap Dispenser.…
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How to Make Shaving Soap in a Mug for DIY Father’s Day Gifts
Want to make a personalized gift for Dad on Father’s Day? Then try your hand at crafting a homemade shaving soap in a mug! This soapmaking project makes a great DIY Father’s Day gift that the kids can help create. Plus, it’s an easy way to learn how to make soap for beginners. DIY Shaving Soap in a Mug Ready to create a fabulous homemade gift for Dad? This shaving…
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Printable Soap Labels for Valentine’s Day or Wedding Favors
Looking for a unique way to wrap and label your handmade soaps for Valentine’s Day gifts or wedding favors? Then try my free, printable Valentine’s Day soap labels for your gift giving needs! Three fun label designs plus a few heart stickers make this the perfect printable for customizing your soaps for Valentine’s Day or wedding favors! To get started simply wrap your soap in clear plastic wrap, craft paper,…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts You Can Craft and Give
Whether you’re on a budget or simply want to give the gift of handmade this Valentine’s Day, here is a lovely collection of DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas to get your started on giving the perfect gift for that someone special. 1. Charming Bookmark via Country Living – Pretty and romantic, these easy to craft ribbon bookmarks would make a wonderful gift for your Valentine tucked inside a romantic book.…
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Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas: Craft up these DIY Bath and Beauty crafts for holiday or winter birthday gifts!
Only a week left until Christmas! It’s hard to believe. But if you’re not ready yet, it’s time to get crackin’! Here are a few handmade DIY bath and beauty gift ideas that you can craft yourself in under a day and still make a big impression under the ‘ole Christmas tree! 1. DIY Handmade Snowflake Soaps from Torie Jayne Blog – This melt and pour soap recipe makes for…
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Free Printable Kawaii Inspired Holiday Gift Tags
I have been inspired by so many projects on the web lately, but one project in particular that caught my eye was this tutorial for making your own Kawaii drawings on The First Lime blog. With Christmas just around the corner, I used the ideas for making faces from this tutorial to create my own little holiday gift tags featuring a smiling pine tree with a little squirrel running up…
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Free Printable Owl Notecards
Many years ago I sold handmade notecards I created from my own original, paper art collages. Many of these stationery sets featured little birds or owls at play. My first set of notecards was my Seasonal or Everyday Birds Notecard Set. Now that I am no longer selling these cards, I wanted to share them with my readers to print and share with family and friends for their own personal…
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Homemade Laundry Detergent for an Eco-Friendly Clean
Learn how to make your own simple, homemade laundry detergent for an eco-friendly approach to cleaning! One of the most time consuming things about making handmade soaps is the wait. The wait for your oils and lye water to cool down enough so you can mix your soap, the 24hr. waiting period before you are able to unmold your soaps, and the wait for your soaps to cure. As I…
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15 Fabulous DIY Purses for Fall
Fall is creeping up. What better way to celebrate a seasonal change than to craft a new seasonal accessory? Here are a few of my favorite projects for making DIY purses for fall! This collection of 15 fabulous DIY purses and pouches are perfect for fall – or any season you happen to be falling for! Cute Japanese Coin Purse from the Purl bee Craft a cute coin purse from…
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How to Make Your Own DIY Wooden Soapmaking Mold for Cold Process Soap
I’ve talked a lot about how to make your own handmade cold process soap and have even shared a collection of handmade soap recipes that you can try. What I haven’t really covered though are soapmaking molds. If you’re making your own soapmaking molds to save money, I’ve found that the easiest molds to make are wooden, rectangular soap molds. They’re inexpensive to craft, easy to duplicate, and easy to…
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DIY Natural Peppermint Foot Cream Recipe
I sold an all natural foot cream down on the Roanoke City Market for years. It was highly popular year round, but I could only sell it during late fall to early spring because it would melt during the summer while I was vending outside. Since I have decided to no longer produce this product despite its popularity, I figured I would pass the recipe on to my faithful readers.…
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Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipes and Other Ways to Deter Biting Insects
I was outside listening to my boyfriend play the guitar on Sunday and kept getting bitten. It was enough remind me that it’s mosquito season even though I’m not outdoors that often anymore. So I thought it fitting to share a natural bug repellent recipe that I found on Wellness Mama blog. (photo credit: Good 4 You Herbals) There are a handful of widely recognized essential oils that possess properties that…
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Handmade Soap Wedding Favors: How to Make Soap for Wedding Favors
Learn how to make easy, handmade soap wedding favors two ways. You can either use pre-made handmade soap for wedding favors or make soap for wedding favors. Then simply decorate your handmade soap wedding favors using ribbon, decorative papers and stickers. It’s so easy! Just follow the step-by-step photos and directions for the perfect handmade soap wedding favors for your special day! Wedding favors are a great way to thank…
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The Joy of Loose Leaf Teas
I love tea. For me tea is the most wildly wonderful creation for sipping – other than chocolate martinis, of course! It’s perfect breakfast or an afternoon delight and is always soothing when I’ve had a rough day. I prefer hand blended loose leaf teas above and beyond all others, though sadly my first and fondest tea artist is no longer in the business. I now shop from Tea for…
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Easy Wedding Place Card Holders on a Budget Using Clothespins
Learn how to make easy wedding place card holders using clothespins, scrapbook paper and ribbon for your wedding or event on a budget with this easy DIY idea. Budget Friendly Wedding Place Card Holder Ideas This tutorial for making wedding place card holders was written by and is reprinted courtesy of Kat’s Krafts. Need a cute, fun, inexpensive idea for wedding favors or wedding place card holders? These fun embellished…
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Sun + Skin Soother Natural After Sun Lotion Recipe
This rich cream is perfect for replenishing those stubborn spots of dry skin or for soothing and healing a sunburn. Sun + Skin Soother Natural After Sun Lotion Recipe © 2005 Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: 1 Cup Shea Butter 1/2 teaspoon Lavender Essential Oil 1/4 teaspoon Tea Tree Oil 2 teaspoons Raw Organic Aloe Vera Gel 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil 2 teaspoons of Mountain Rose Herbs Restorative Skin Oil…
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DIY Aloe Vera Soap Balls: An Easy Hand Milled Soap Recipe
These DIY aloe vera soap balls are scented with essential oils and include skin soothing aloe vera gel, rosewater & evening primrose oil for dry skin relief. If you love the look of traditional New England soap balls, then you must try this soap crafting project for making DIY aloe vera soap balls. An easy hand milled soap recipe, these homemade soaps are made using a rebatch soap base so…
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Flower Water Recipes for a Natural Fragrance for Your Home & Body
These simple, natural flower water recipes are a wonderful way to freshen your home and linens. They can also be used as natural perfumes for your body. Natural Flower Water Recipes Made using a combination of natural flowers, herbs and essential oils, these healthy homemaking recipes are perfect for room sprays to freshen laundry, linens and the air. Or try your favorite flowers to craft a custom scented floral perfume.…
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Natural Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe that Repels Fleas
Here’s an all natural cold process homemade dog shampoo bar recipe for your furry friends. This homemade dog shampoo bar recipe is gentler on your dog’s skin than commercial dog shampoos so it won’t dry out your dog’s delicate skin like traditional sulphate filled shampoos. The essential oil blend makes it great for repelling fleas without chemicals. Natural Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe Ingredients: 8oz coconut oil 6oz olive oil 1.5oz castor oil 6.5oz…
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Bug Away Handmilled Soap Recipe with Citronella Essential Oil
Try this easy bug away handmilled soap recipe with citronella essential oil and wash your way to superhero bug repelling power! Bug Away Handmilled Soap Recipe with Citronella Ingredients: 1 cup grated Castile soap 1/2 cup water 10 drops citronella essential oil 5 drops eucalyptus essential oil 1 T. dried, crushed pennyroyal leaves Instructions: Mix the ingredients into the melted soap/water mixture. With an electric mixer, whip the soap until…
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DIY Lavender Citrus Soap (Easy Rebatch Soap Recipe)
Learn how to make citrus soap for summer skin care. This easy lavender citrus soap recipe is made using the rebatch soap making method. Also referred to as hand-milled soap, this simple soap project is formulated by grating existing soap bars or leftover soap slivers. That soap is then rebatched with water, moisturizing vitamin E and essential oils for a nourishing summertime soap. Lavender Citrus Soap DIY Making homemade soap…
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DIY Gel Air Fresheners
Craft project courtesy of Blossom Farm. DIY Gel Air Fresheners Ingredients: 1 packet of unflavored Knox Gelatin 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup vodka of grain alcohol 1-2 TBSP. fragrance oil (or half the amount of essential oil) Instructions: Bring the water to a boil. Then, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water. Remove from heat Allow your DIY gel air fresheners to cool to room temperature then add the vodka,…
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Natural Shampoo Recipes + 15 Homemade Hair Care Recipes
You’re going to love this collection of easy natural shampoo recipes. Plus discover 15 fabulous hair care recipes to condition, strengthen and add shine to your locks. Natural Shampoo Recipes Create these natural shampoo recipes in your kitchen using simple, all natural ingredients. For quality organic herbs and botanicals, I recommend shopping with Mountain Rose Herbs. Soapwort Natural Shampoo Recipe Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Soapwort Root 1 Tablespoon Dried Chamomile Flowers 1…
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Kick the stink! Handmade Natural Deodorant Recipes for a Sniff Worthy You.
Kick the stink with your own natural deodorant bars. Here are a few recipes you can try. You can purchase ingredients for these projects at Mountain Rose Herbs. Natural Deodorant Stick Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa butter 1 cup coconut oil 2 tbsp thyme 2 tbsp rosemary 9 oz. beeswax 1 Tbsp tea tree oil 2 tbsp lavender essential oil 2 tbsp castor oil 1 cup baking soda, sifted Instructions: Infuse…
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Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner Recipe: A Simple Green Beauty Recipe
Discover how to make a simple, rosemary honey hair conditioner recipe for your natural hair care routine. It’s the perfect remedy to moisturize dry or damaged hair. The extremes of heat and cold we endure from summer into winter can make even healthy hair look and feel like straw. And who wants that? Remedy dry hair with this natural, nourishing rosemary honey hair conditioner recipe. This simple green beauty recipe…
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Melt and Pour Coffee Soap Recipe: Orange Mocha Dream Gardener’s Soap
This melt and pour coffee soap recipe works great as both a gardener’s soap and a kitchen soap. Scented with a fragrance blend of coffee, orange and mocha, this easy melt and pour soap recipe for beginners is a great way to add some fun to your hand washing routine! Use this easy DIY coffee soap to gently exfoliate skin and tackle tough kitchen odors like garlic and onions. Or…
