• Tuesday, May 28, 2019

    Simple Steps to a DIY Facial Mask




    If you love facial masks and would like to save money and do it yourself at home, check out this excellent article for simple steps to a DIY facial.

    What I do different than what the article suggests is to steam my face when making a pot of tea.  Be careful not to burn yourself if you choose this steam method!



    Wednesday, May 22, 2019

    DIY Mayonaisse Hair Mask



    Since I have long hair, I'm always interested in hair masks to keep the ends under control.  

    In the past couple of years, I have been washing my hair with homemade soap loaded with argon oil and love the results.  This DIY hair mask seems to be a good compliment to my regular routine.

    Click here for the article and the recipe.


    Thursday, May 16, 2019

    DIY Jeans Coasters




    What an awesome idea!

    Although the idea for coasters is awesome, my creative thoughts went to making appliques, patches, embellishments for purses and on and on.  So many possibilities for this concept!

    Jeans make the best recycling projects!

    Click here for the tutorial.


    Tuesday, May 14, 2019

    Sewing Pattern Basics



    Sewing is, in my opinion, the best opportunity to save money.  You will compound your savings by recycling the fabric from your old clothes.

    This tutorial is for those beginning sewers who want to get into saving money and being creative at the same time.

    Click here for the tutorial.



    DIY Rag Rug Tote



    The sewing projects I love most are purses and totes.  I never would have thought of using a rag rug for making a tote, but I love the idea!

    Click here for the tutorial.