Salve recipes are all over the internet. They are easy to make and fun to customize which essential oils go into them. I took the basic recipes from two online sources and tweaked them to meet my needs. Then I made some fun labels for the tops of my…
My son loves superheroes. When we moved to a new house, he looked forward to a superhero room. I really liked the signs with superhero logos, but at $15 and up, they were a little pricey. I opted for a cheaper, more time consuming route- make my own. I used…
The size jars that I used are 1/4 ounce. They are a great little size for travel or trial sized salves. This recipe filled 24 – 1/4 ounce bottles, plus a little in an overflow container. (Always good to have) Basic Salve Recipe 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil 1/2 cup olive oil 2 Tablespoons beeswax…
I have a small wall hanging that hangs inside my doorway, and I change it out between my Christmas one and every day. I decided to make a simple heart one for Valentine’s Day. This wall hanging took me two days to make- it could easily be finished in a…
I used some of my favorite leftover material from a wall hanging to make this table runner. I have never been a precise sewer, so making the strips uneven allows for error and gives it a cool look. Cut all of your material into blocks measuring about two inches bigger…
The base of this wreath is half of an embroidery hoop that I scored at a local thrift shop for fifty cents. This is a simple, frugal art project that makes going back to school just a little bit brighter. Directions: 1. Choose the foundation for your wreath. If you…
A few months ago my family began using an envelope budgeting system. We budgeted a set amount of money for various things, and put that money in an envelope. After a few months of envelopes, I got tired of searching for the correct one, or losing one in my purse…
I just moved into a new house, and it has a huge wall that was just calling out for a large wall hanging. Seeing that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I decided to create a love themed masterpiece for my wall. Wall hangings are a great way to display…
This button art is great for spring or Easter, and you can make objects to match any theme. I used old book pages for the background, drew my image, then glued on the buttons. I had to place my pictures on top of the glass in the frame, because the…
Easter will soon be here, and I wanted to make a cross wall hanging for my entry way. I have been making different themed wall hangings so that I can change them out with the seasons. It’s a great way to celebrate the changing seasons and to use fabric as…