by admin | Oct 16, 2012 | Soap & Lotions & More, Summer Time
If you’re looking for a natural and nourishing way to soothe your sun-kissed skin, this homemade after sun lotion recipe is just what you need! Made with a blend of hydrating ingredients like glycerin, cornstarch, rosewater, oatmeal, Aloe Vera gel, and essential...
by admin | Oct 16, 2012 | Soap & Lotions & More, Summer Time, Winter Time
4-tablespoons oil (olive, almond, sunflower, jojoba, castor, coconut) 1-tablespoon beeswax 15 drops of essential oil (peppermint, orange, lime, tangerine, lemon) Vitamin E optional Melt beeswax in the oil over gentle heat. When melted, check consistency of the balm....
by admin | Oct 16, 2012 | Fall Time, Gift Ideas, Soap & Lotions & More, Spring Time, Summer Time, Winter Time
Liquid Shampoo and Shower Gel Base and Gel Shampoo Base provide the basis for the following recipe. Makes 8 ounces 3/4 cup distilled water 1/4 cup shampoo concentrate {or substitute with 1/2 cup unscented shampoo and increase salt to 1 teaspoon} 1/2 teaspoon table...
by admin | Oct 16, 2012 | Gift Ideas, Painting Projects, Stitch Craft Projects, Summer Time
A great little “thinking of you” gift to cheer up a friend who may feel like things are upside down and crazy! Materials: Fabric scraps Cardboard Needle and thread Wooden dowel Green Wooden furniture finishing plugs circles Finishing spray Optional tiny ladybugs or...
by admin | Oct 15, 2012 | Painting Projects, Recyle Crafts, Summer Time
Materials: Flesh tone, black, pink, white, and red acrylic paints (glass paint) Paintbrush Scraps of fabric for hair and ribbon Ribbon for hanger Hot glue and glue gun Alcohol or sand paper 1. Start by cleaning the entire surface of the light bulb with alcohol this...
