I admit it. Making a Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub is a bit out of my wheelhouse because… well… I don’t like Pumpkin Spice. It just isn’t something that I enjoy, regardless of its recent popularity. I tend to enjoy Chai flavors like in my Chai Ice Cream or DIY Chai Latte mix, but I haveRead more
Have you ever wanted to make your own luscious and easy honey butter lip scrub? Making lip scrub at home is easier than ever. This is the perfect lip scrub option to add to your daily beauty regimen. I’m sure you are already using the DIY Healthy Moisturizer, and DIY Mineral foundations. Using your own honey butter lipRead more
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeautyWithNeutrogena #CollectiveBias Anyone who has ever dealt with a toddler knows that routine is key. But children aren’t the only ones who benefit from consistency. Taking good care of your skin is an everyday thing, and having aRead more
From Cricut to Silhouette to Cut N Boss, cutting machines have become a staple in the paper crafter’s workshop. Why not? They do amazing things with paper and vinyl, like adorable Peep Birdhouses for Easter, or high-end looking foil artwork. I’ve even used mine to make tabbed dividers for organization. And you can add this amazing trick to theRead more
It is hard to believe that I’ve been blogging for almost 5 years. When I started on this adventure it was just an outlet for the crafts I was already doing. Eventually it became a hobby, and then a part-time job. Looking back through the hundreds of projects I’ve shared over the years still makesRead more
I’ve talked before about projects that are all over Pinterest and other social channels. They are the type of thing that I tuck away into my mental file and hope to make for myself one day. They seem almost silly to share as a tutorial, since anyone can Google their way to the same result.Read more
I don’t know why I’ve been obsessed with DIY bracelets lately. Maybe because they are so versatile? This simple bracelet can easily be made custom with more colors, different beads, or different charms. They can be big and chunky like these DIY Strappy bracelets, or sleek and simple like these simple DIY bracelets. All in all,Read more
I know it doesn’t look like much. I considered not even sharing this Coffee Scrub because it looks, well, like dirt. But let me tell you – you can’t judge this scrub by its color. I’ve been looking for a while for a good facial scrub to use periodically with my DIY Face moisturizer andRead more
I’ve mentioned before that one of my all time favorite just-for-me things is painting my nails. I get to relax, pamper myself, and spend a little me time. So when I’m looking for a great any time gift for another nail-loving-lady, it doesn’t get any better than nail induced relaxation in a jar. This lovelyRead more
Recently I’ve been obsessed with brightly colored accessories. I don’t actually have any, but I’ve been pinning them, adding them to wishlists, and day dreaming about having just the thing to complete every outfit. Granted, a lot of this is just the wishful thinking of an overworked designer and mom, since getting out the door atRead more
I think its pretty obvious I’m a DIY gift giver. I’ve done DIY Mother’s Necklaces, DIY Gin Kits, DIY Nail Polish, and even done a few collections of DIY gifts for men, and 15 MORE DIY Gifts for men. Why? Because I think there is something special about a hand made gift. Now that myRead more
Pumpkin gets a ton of press around the fall. Everything from Pumpkin Spice Lattes, to the traditional Jack-O-Lantern and Pumpkin Pie. But what about the rest of the year? Sure, you might not be craving nutmeg and cinnamon roasted pumpkin desserts in the middle of the summer, but pumpkin has other uses beside food. IRead more