Christmas Gift Ideas For Her 2014

Every year, my family and I make a Christmas Wish List on Amazon so that we can actually buy each other gifts that we want rather than guessing. I’m all about it, but I know that some people enjoy buying what they think their parents or significant other would like.

For those of you who are looking for Christmas gift ideas, I like to help you out. Over the past few months I’ve been compiling gifts ideas into a wish list on Etsy so that I can share them with you here. Read the whole post

DIY Sinus-Clearing Vapor Rub Discs

DIY Vapor Discs for the Shower

I’ve been stuffed up for the past few days so vapor rub has been my new best friend. I’ve even bought Vick’s Tissues. Last year, I saw a DIY for copy-cat Vick’s Shower discs and pinned it on Pinterest so that I could make them later. Since I’m sick now, I went looking for that recipe. After reading through it, I realized I didn’t have all of the essential oils I needed, but I do have vapor rub so I decided to make my own version using what I had. Read the whole post

DIY Device Charging Station

DIY device charging station

I hate tangled cords. No, it’s really just cords in general… like when all of the phone, tablet, laptop and whatever other chargers are all over the place and wrapped around each other. Drives me nuts. I know, it’s a first world problem and I shouldn’t be complaining about it. I have a rule though. If you’re going to whine about something, you have to come up with a solution to fix it.

Sooo I decided to make a device charging station. Read the whole post

My Portable Craft Space

ideal portable craft space

It might surprise you that I don’t have a craft room since I’ve been crafting and sharing tutorials on this blog for almost 3 years now. I’ve always worked on my projects at my kitchen table or on the floor (depending on the potential mess level). So, it’s about time that I start thinking about making a craft area to call my own.

Why haven’t I thought about this yet? Well, I have location commitment issues. Read the whole post

DIY Hot Chocolate Mason Jar Gifts

Hot chocolate mason jar Christmas gift

I found these caramel vanilla twist marshmallows today at the store and thought how awesome would these taste in hot chocolate?! I had to try it and I think it’s pretty good.

So for Christmas this year, I plan on giving some away to friends and family. Who doesn’t like hot chocolate, right? So, the best way to do this is by gifting it in Mason Jars.

I saw these really cute Christmas-themed jars and bought those too. Read the whole post

DIY Dripping Halloween Candles

DIY Halloween candle crafts

Since this is my last Halloween craft for Make Something Mondays this year (so sad), I wanted to pick one that was quick and easy, but also one that would add some flare to your parties this weekend. These candles are the are a little creepy, but not tacky, so I thought they would be the perfect addition to your Halloween decor.

They’re very easy to make and I got everything (except the scented wax) at the Dollar Store. Read the whole post

DIY Dyed Pantyhose

DIY dyed red stockings

Did you know that you can dye your pantyhose any color you want? I heard that the other day and thought how hard can it be? Honestly, it’s cake.

I thought you ladies could really use this tutorial for your Halloween costumes. Want to be a devil? Then you’re going to need some red pantyhose. A witch? You might want some green or purple ones. Why bother spending $30 on them at the Halloween or Party stores when you can dye the ones you already have? Read the whole post

DIY Mummy Mason Jars

DIY Mummy Mason Jars for Halloween

Since I’m doing a Halloween craft every week for Make Something Mondays, I thought I would make some mummy jars. I tried a few variations but the first one I made is still my favorite (the one in the middle). I tried an all white jar with cut out space for the eyes, one with green underneath the white for some color, and a completely white one with the eyes overtop the tissue paper.

What I’ve learned about making these is that the more obvious the paper layers are, the better. Read the whole post

DIY Halloween Door Decor

DIY boo halloween decor

Since I made a non-Halloween-inspired craft last week, I decided to stick with a Halloween craft this time around. Every DIY that I make this month is going to be Halloween-inspired, so if you have any ideas, or just want to see a specific craft, let me know! I’m always excited to hear your ideas.

I found all of the supplies at Pat Catan’s and it costed about $10. I love the character in the Os too. Read the whole post