You are going to be happy you've been saving those fabric scraps! Use them to make your own hair scrungies . . .
Click here for the tutorial.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Men’s shirt refashion into overall dress
Love this sewing project! Awesome way to recycle old clothes . . .
Click here to go to the tutorial.
Friday, September 27, 2019
DIY Oatmeal Scrub
If you have never used an oatmeal scrub for your face and body, you have got to check out the following article with DIY recipes and the benefits of using oatmeal on the skin.
Click here for the article, which is also the source of the photo.
Monday, September 23, 2019
DIY Jewelry Organizer Ideas
For the longest time, I've wanted to make jewelry organizers for my jewelry that is scattered everywhere and in some cigar boxes.
Today I found an awesome blog post for inspiration and tutorials . . . click here.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Where to buy fabric online
Although I have a fabulous fabric stash, there are times I need a design or type of fabric I don't have. Since brick and mortar fabric stores have literally disappeared, the only choice is to buy that fabric online. But where to start?
Click here to go to an article that covers buying fabric online.
DIY Beauty - 26 Projects
There is something satisfying about making and using beauty products you made with your own hands. It isn't all about the money you will save! My personal favorite is making soap.
Click here to find many DIY beauty products!
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Woven Fabric Storage Boxes
Clear out your fabric stashes and make some cute and useful storage boxes!
Click here for the tutorial.
Monday, July 29, 2019
DIY Built-In Shelves
Great idea for creating shelves and storage!
Click here for the article, more photos and instructions.
Monday, July 15, 2019
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Homemade Lip Scrubs
Frugal alert!
Lip scrubs can be expensive, but for a fraction of the cost you can make DIY lip scrubs that are effective and delicious!
Click here for the article with many recipes.
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
DIY Aromatherapy Rice Bags
I've used a rice bags for many years. Heated up in the microwave, it is perfect for a bad headache. I never thought of putting them in the freezer for a cold pack until I read this article from The Pistachio Project.
The article gave me some ideas to make bigger ones to wrap around your neck for a neck ache and would be awesome to wrap around my arthritic knees that are very painful at times
Click here for the article!
Sunday, June 23, 2019
How to use plants to make natural beauty products
There is something special about using beauty products you have made with your own hands.
I especially appreciate the emphasis of utilizing plants in your concoctions in this article.
Click here for the article!
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
DIY Dog Clothes Tutorials
I know that furbaby mommies like me will love these tutorials!
How cute is that dressed up furbaby?!!
Click here for lots of tutorials for dog clothes. Excellent pet website!
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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.
Friday, March 1, 2019
DIY Cuticle Cream
Love this DIY recipe from Kym Douglas of the Hallmark Channel!
Ingredients for All-Natural Cuticle Cream
1 Tablespoon beeswax pellets
2 Tablespoons Almond oil
1 drop lavender essential oil
2 containers, at least 2 oz
Directions
1. Put beeswax, almond oil, and essential oil into a glass bowl.
2. Melt these ingredients together over a double boiler. Alternatively, you can cook for about 1:30 in the microwave, taking the mixture out and stirring it every 10 seconds. Stop once it is fully melted.
3. When fully melted, pour into a clean container. I used some old chapstick applicators (and a small funnel) so I could roll it on easily. This recipe filled about 3 chapstick containers.
4. Let it cool and harden completely then roll it onto your cuticles daily!
Click here for the rest of the article about nail care from Kym.
