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Fall Vintage Jar Luminary
I love Mason Jars! Ok love might be an under statement. I use them for EVERYTHING! Crafts, DIY’s, food storage, decor, organization, flower vases, lanterns and so much more! I am absolutely in love with these new Purple Heritage Vintage jars – they are so beautiful. Check out my newest Fall Halloween project – using a few of my favorite crafting tools, my new Purple Vintage Heritage Jars, Silhouette Vinyl and Burlap! Supplies Ball Purple Heritage Collection Pint Jars Silhouette Portrait Expressions Vinyl in Black Chevron Burlap (Oriental Trading Company) Flameless Tea Lights (Oriental Trading Company) Decorative Flower (optional) This beautiful purple luminary took only about 5 minutes start to finish…
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DIY Washi Tape Clothes Pin Magnets
Looking for a fun way to decorate that locker, refrigerator or even just make pretty clothes pins for hanging your clothes outside?!?! My oldest daughter started middle school this year, which meant locker decorating! I refused to spend money on pointless items she would put in her locker and later lose or decide she doesn’t like anymore. So we decided to take on some fun DIY’s for her locker. These easy to make Clothes Pin Locker Magnets, take just seconds to make and honestly they made her day! Now her locker is decorated just like she wanted, all chic and stylish! Supplies Clothes pins Washi Tape Magnet Tape Directions Measure…
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DIY Cupcake Paper Flower Pencils
I have to say this is one of my favorite paper flower projects to do with the kids! It is really so easy to do. The kids absolutely love doing it and they always turn out absolutely beautiful! This is really the perfect project for kids of ages 3+ to do for a Sunday School craft, summer craft activity or to make just for fun! Each flower only takes about 5 minutes to make and it only has a 4 item supply list! Supplies Needed: Cupcake Paper Cups Cupcake Paper Cups Scissors Glue Green Washi Tape Push pin or straight pin Directions: First separate 5 cupcake paper wrappers and set…
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DIY Shabby Chic Hanging Mason Jar Lanterns
I love these fabulous shabby chic Hanging Mason Jar Lanterns! I saw them in a magazine and just knew I wanted to make some for my Fall home decor! I love DIY’s and this one was so much fun! At first sight this project was a little intimidating. I was wasn’t sure I would be able to pull it off. However, I was hugely surprised by how easy it was! Once I got going I had to force myself to stop making these awesome little lanterns. Use these mason jar hanging lanterns as centerpieces in your home, hang them outdoors to freshen up a party, create a shabby chic look…
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Lavender Sleepy Time Bath Salts
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and these refreshing Sleepy Time Lavender Bath Salts would make the perfect gift! Simply put this relaxing colorful mixture together, put it in a cute container and label it for mom! How awesome is that! As a mom, I can tell you I would be stoked for this homemade gift. Ingredients 2 cups Epson Salts Lavender essential oils Purple Food Coloring Jar or Container Directions This project is super easy, and perfect for the kids to do themselves for mom, grandma, their teachers or other family members. Simply mix Epson salt, 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil and 3 drops of purple food coloring…
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St Patrick’s Day Owl Stickers (cake toppers) Printables
I love these super cute quirky St Patrick’s Day stickers. You can use these stickers for your kids to take to school, to give to friends, put on the kiddos lunch bags or turn them into cupcake toppers. There are so many options for these super cute stickers! Make sure to go HERE to print them for your use. Come back and share how you used your St Patrick’s Day Owls stickers!
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Homemade All Natural Lip Balm (Strawberry Cream Frosting)
I have found a new love – making my own all natural homemade lip balm! Use see I have always disliked how over the counter lip glosses, balms and chapsticks all have alcohol and ingredients known to dry out your lips. Since coconut oil has amazing qualities I wasn’t surprised when I learned that it makes the perfect base for lip balms. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil 1 -3 Tablespoons Strawberry Gelatin Mix 3-4 Cream Cheese Frosting Essential Oils Supplies Spoon Microwave safe bowl lip balm container Directions In a microwave safe bowl scoop the coconut oil and set microwave to 30 seconds. Once coconut oil is fully melted add…
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Shabby Chic Rosette Lamp Shade
I am so excited about my new Shabby Chic Rosette Lamp Shade! It was really easy to make and turned out so beautiful! Other than a few little hot glue burns this project was one of the most simple, painless and exciting DIY’s I have ever done! One of my favorite things about this project is you can make it a totally budget friendly up-cycle, by using an old lamp shade you already own (or from Goodwill). You can also use old linen or muslin bedding or clothes to make the rosettes! What You Will Need: 10″ Lampshade (new or used) 1.5 yards muslin or linen fabric Hot Glue Gun…
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St Patrick’s Day – DIY Goodie Bags
Make a little something sweet and fun for your kids this St Patrick’s Day! These little goodie bags are super easy to make and come together in just seconds! Supplies Airheads Extremes Rolo’s Candies Snack Size Baggies Printable St Patrick’s Day Label
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All Natural PineSol (Wood Cleaner)
Honestly I have always loved the clean and shine that Pine Sol has provided my wood surfaces, but I just can’t get past all of the harmful chemicals! I hate using toxic chemicals in my house if at all possible. Thankfully I found this awesome All Natural DIY PineSol recipe! It seriously works just as good as the name brand PineSol and without all of the nasty stinky chemicals! In fact I love the smell of this Homemade Pine Sol. It smells so fresh and clean! So I have mentioned harmful chemicals a few times. You may be wondering what exactly does that mean and what makes the brand name…