DIY Notebook Pen Loop

Posted in Craft Ideas, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

Every notebook should have a pen loop. Notebooks and pens are like partners in crime, right? One without the other is useful, but they’re better together. My Moleskine notebooks included.

I get tired of digging in my purse for something to write with so it was time to make a pen loop for my notebook. It was surprisingly simple and takes 1 minute to create, literally.

Pen loop supplies

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31Jul2017

DIY Swirl Wire Wrapped Toe Ring

Posted in Craft Ideas, DIY Jewelry, Gifts, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

It’s summer. It’s warm and sunny (sometimes) and it makes me think of flip fops, bright pink nail polish and toe rings. I like them a lot, and used to have a few. Instead of buying more, what does a maker do? We make our own.

Get some good wire and some jewelry pliers. Let’s get to wire wrapping!

DIY Toe ring supplies

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jewelry pliers
jewelry wire

Step 1: make the first wire swirl

Using the rounded pliers, twist the wire until you’ve made a swirl. Read the whole post

23Jul2017

DIY Dryer Sheets with Essential Oils

Posted in Cleaning, Craft Ideas, tutorial/DIY, Zero Waste by Make Something Mondays

Store bought dryer sheets are gross. They’re filled with chemicals that get into our clothes and onto our skin. I don’t know about you, but I’m not into that.

I started using dryer balls not too long ago and I like them a lot. However, they’re pretty loud thumping around the dryer. I was looking for an alternative and a friend (thanks, Kel) recommended that I make my own dryer sheets.

Now this method involves vinegar, which I HATE the smell of. Read the whole post

17Jul2017

DIY Sewing Box from a Cigar Box

Posted in Craft Ideas, tutorial/DIY, Upcycled Crafts, Zero Waste by Make Something Mondays

My current excuse for a sewing box is a mini mason jar and it’s overflowing. I’m definitely in need of a bigger one so I was on the lookout for a way to make one.

My husband occasionally smokes cigars and has accumulated a few cigar boxes over the years. I won’t let him throw them away because I know I can upcycle them when I think of the right project. These boxes are perfect for sewing boxes because they’re spacious and sturdy (since they’re usually made of wood). Read the whole post

10Jul2017

DIY Kitchen Roll Organizer From A Cereal Box

Posted in Craft Ideas, Duck Tape, tutorial/DIY, Upcycled Crafts, Zero Waste by Make Something Mondays

Those kitchen rolls, like plastic wrap and aluminum foil, drive me crazy because I can’t close my drawers without mangling the boxes. Recently, I finished a family-sized box of Cheerios and realized I could fit the rolls inside, so I wanted to find a way to upcycle it for kitchen storage.

Turns out, I had some plastic holds that I could use to hang it. The cupboard door seamed like a good location since it’s convenient, but out of the way. Read the whole post

3Jul2017

DIY Mini Beach Sunset Painting

Posted in Art, Craft Ideas, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

I haven’t painted anything in SO long! That’s why I got excited when I found these mini canvases. I could have time to paint, but on a smaller scale. And they’re so cute. Who wouldn’t love these? I think I’ll make one for every season and keep them on my desk at work.

They don’t take long to make and definitely add some oomph to your space, wherever that may be. You only need a few supplies and some small paint brushes. Read the whole post

26Jun2017

DIY Manly Beard Balm

Posted in Craft Ideas, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

diy manly beard balm

A few years ago I made my husband, then boyfriend, some beard oil because he was complaining that his beard was getting itchy. He’s gone through a few bottles and it’s worked well. But sometimes he wants something that can be used for styling/taming.

That’s where the beard balm comes in. I wanted a mixture that would moisturize his beard while also taming the facial hair. I came up with a pretty standard combination of ingredients used in lotions and moisturizers. Read the whole post

12Jun2017

DIY Gym Bag Air Freshener

Posted in Cleaning, Craft Ideas, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

Do we have any gym go-ers here? I’ve been a regular for a long time, but the gym has always been so close to my house that I’ve never needed a gym bag for clothes. About two months ago I started going to gym closer to where I work, which means I need to carry a gym bag now. Which also means I don’t like the smell of my gym bag.

So, what do I do when when I have a problem? Read the whole post

29May2017

DIY Drawstring Fabric Gift Bag

Posted in Craft Ideas, DIY Jewelry, Gifts, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

diy fabric drawstring gift bag

There’s been a lot of celebrating lately. Many birthdays, weddings, Mother’s Day and so many more events have happened in short period of time. It has me thinking of fun ways to give gifts. Cardboard boxes and Dollar Store gift bags can be so boring.

I wanted something simple, yet intriguing. That’s why I made this gift bag. I had some scrap fabric in my stash and thought it would be a great start to this new project. Read the whole post

22May2017

DIY Creaseless Hair Ties

Posted in Craft Ideas by Make Something Mondays

You know those really cute hair ties that look like ribbon and don’t leave creases in your hair? I love them, but I refuse to pay $10 for 3 when I know they’re going to get stretched or ripped in a few weeks because of my thick hair. I decided to try to make my own and it worked out really well. I had to share the process with you.

You only need a few supplies and you can probably make about 40 hair ties for $10. Read the whole post

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