Candle jar to q-tip canister

After I accidentally broke my aromatherapy jar for q-tips I browsed pinterest of course for ideas. Here's what I came up with, perfect upcycled candle jar into q-tip container for free!  Looking for the easiest way to remove the leftover wax I started with the freezer method (I left mine in the freezer for a couple weeks frankly because I forgot and we went on vacation) using a butter knife on the side of the wax it popped right out, but not without leaving some leftover sut along the sides as seen in the picture here
So I submerged the container in hot hot sudsy water for about 5 mins, running my hands along the sides wiped all the wax right off, and doubled to also easily remove the labels.

Look completely clean!

And finished! 

DIY Kitchen update on a budget PREVIEW

I am so proud of the outcome I have to aw myself for a moment!  I don't have a complete before or a full after as I still need to do some finishing touches. We painted our cabinets, spray painted the hood, I painted the countertops (tutorial coming soon)  and installed a faux tin tile backsplash all by myself!!

 

Will update when kitchen is complete, so excited of the progress I had to share :)

 

Before...

 

After.......(Drumroll please)...... 

Baby sensory bag

Ziploc bag
Oil
Food coloring
Little items such as glitter, beads, single bells, buttons if desired
Duct tape

Add in any order close Ziploc bag and secure closure with duct tape, easy peasy. 

Sit back and enjoy watching your munchkins play and explore.

DIY T-shirt infinity scarf

So simple and so cute!

All you have to do is cut any adult/juniors sized t-shirt.
Start with cutting off the bottom seam and then a straight line just below the arm holes.

Give it a little tug to make your cut not so noticable.

 

And walah! You now have yourself a new infinity scarf. Simle as that!

 

Homemade Play Dough!

Homemade play dough
2Cups corn starch
1Cup flour
2Cups water
1/4 cup salt
Small pkg jello (for coloring)

Mix all together may need to add more water for desired consistency. So much fun for sensory discovery and it's safe too!!! I love that I know exactly what's in it and there is no added junk, plus if my little one puts it in his mouth-no big deal. :)

DIY Self Tanner

Every girl loves a nice tan right!? Well in these winter months unless your going on vacation there are only two ways to get a tan, 1) a tanning bed 2) self-tanner. With all the hype about tanning beds and your skin who wants to do that? So I scoured pinterest for some ideas.

 

I tried the black tea bags like found here  I didn't take pics of this one, I did not achieve the look they showed more just made a huge mess out of my tub.

 

Then I tried the Cocoa and lotion like found here I would say I was a tad bit darker in color, but its a mess as well and doesn't spread well.

 

 

 

Then on a limb at the drugstore I ran across this stuff. Oh my I am in love! I love the tan it gave me, maybe not homemade or chemical free but still cheap and easy to DIY.

 

 

 Got any of your own self-tanning tips? I'd love to hear them and try them!

DIY Under Kitchen sink spruce up

After seeing this post on pinterest I knew this was an easy project for me that I had to do. Since we were putting in a new sink this weekend I thought what better time to do this being with the sink out I had more room to work. So I headed to Menards and they had basic peel and stiles for $0.49 each making my project a whopping $3.00, score!!

The before: A little scary!

And After: Much better! I am very pleased with the results, even though I am probably the only one who will enjoy seeing it, meh oh well at least I like it then! :)

 

DIY Spring Wreath

In anticipation for spring I made this beautiful wreath for our door.

 Using a grapevine wreath from Michael's and a Letter "C" for our last name and for the flowers used coffee filters (already had on hand) and food coloring (again already had).

 

I followed this tutorial and chose to use red food coloring. I soaked the filters in a large bowl with water and a couple squirts of red food coloring only for a second just enough to cover the filters then ringed out the excess liquid. Then separated each one to let dry (we let them dry overnight).

 

Attached the flowers to the wreath using hot glue, and then twine for our initial. And look at this beauty :)

 

 

If you would like me to make you one, please contact me, if you chose to make one please give credit where it is due!

Door Decor for kids

Using a command hook upside down I hung this frame (that Daddy made)with ribbon for Hayden's room. I love the personalization and the fact that I can easily take it down with no damage.

 

I should probably tie it in a pretty bow, but you get the idea!  

Baby Boy Bowtie

Scrambling to find something quick for our Easter pics I turned to Pinterest and found a tutorial here for this cute bowtie. Using leftover fabric from a previous project. Super easy and cheap considering all you need is a 5x5 piece of fabric and was able to finish the whole thing during naptime. Here is the finished bowtie!

 

Can't wait to see my little man all dressed up for Easter pics :)

ETA: Look how precious he looks with his bowtie :)

 

 

Hot curling iron holder

Using pot holders found at the dollar store I sewed along the side and the top to make a pocket. Since my pot holder was kinda dull I also sewed a strip of ribbon to give it a little extra sprucing up.

 

So perfect to be able to put away when it's still hot and get off the counter.

 

Such a simple project after purchasing a quilting needle this took about 5 minutes. What do you think, will you make one?

 

 

 

 

Such a simple project after purchasing a quilting needle this took about 5 minutes. What do you think, will you make one?

 

Source link in previous post (pinspiration friday) 

Pinspiration Friday

We may be snowed in this weekend... I hope to make these for my flat iron and curling iron this weekend. Otherwise my weekend plans are Cleaning!!! I need to get some major cleaning done--

From this pin

I purchased these pot holders from the dollar store to make them

DIY backsplash ideas

So I really want to do a backsplash behind our stove, without the help of my husband.... Here are some ideas I found to contemplate from pinterest.

 

Peel and stick "glass" tiles;

 

 

Ikea placemat tiles; easily interchangable;

 

Taping off the walls and painting;

 

Faux tin tiles;

 

Chalkboard backsplash;

 

If you have any great ideas to share please do! I'd love to see them! Or if you want to help me decide let me know your feedback!

 

 

 

 

 

Weekend Sewing fail... :(

Well most of my weekend pinterest projects failed :(  Its either my sewing capabilities (I'm very lazy at it) or my materials were not the best.

 

First off the mittens, I'm too embarassed to show a picture of my outcome, they were terrible lets just say that!

 

Secondly my shirt, not so great! My husband says I need to slow down and take my time, well whats the point of it being a simple easy project then if it takes me all day? Well needless to say I ruined the shirts with my inability to cut out nice shapes.

 

And lastly well the boot socks or whatever you wanna call them turned out pretty cute, I like the outcome.

 

You can find the pintest post here 

 

 

After a much failed crafters weekend, I may attempt these projects again when I am willing to spend more time on them, if or when I do I will post updates! Thanks for looking!

Pinspiration Friday!

Pinspiration Friday; Craft/DIY idea for weekend projects

 

This weekend I am going to attempt making a shirt like this,

 

From this pin here. Looks pretty easy and customized!

 

And I want to make these mittens, already picked up a sweater from the goodwill to use.

 

From this pin here.

 

And lastly I would love to also make these

 

 

From this pin here.

 

Looks like this weekend projects will all be a sewing-a-thon!

 

 Monday will post results :)