DIY Swiffer Pads from Felt

Posted in Cleaning, Zero Waste by Make Something Mondays

I spend a lot of time cleaning. Well, time and money. I complained a few weeks ago about the lack of eco-friendliness and the expense of products like disposable cleaning wipes and I have the same feelings about cleaning pads for Swiffers.

Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE my Swiffer, and it certainly makes my life easier, but the cleaning pads, dry and wet, are not great to be cleaning with. There are ingredients that concern me regarding toxicity, respiratory issues and much more. Read the whole post

29Jul2019

DIY Dangle Gemstone Earrings

Posted in DIY Jewelry, Earrings by Make Something Mondays

I love dangle earrings. Ever since I was little I thought they were beautiful. As I got older I realized the expense of buying them and started to DIY them instead.

The benefit of homemade earrings is that you can be creative and make them look however you want. I went through phases of liking stacked beaded earrings, paper bead earrings, and wire wrapped earrings, but I’m falling out of all of that. Read the whole post

22Jul2019

DIY Macrame Wine Bottle Holder

Posted in Craft Ideas by Make Something Mondays

Every time I go somewhere with a bottle of wine, beer, whiskey, or whatever else, I always worry that I’ll hit it against something and break it. That’s why I decided to make a wine bottle carrier! I had some macrame cord left over from the yoga mat straps I made last week so it seemed like the perfect craft project for today!

I know this is two macrame projects in a row, so bear with me. Read the whole post

15Jul2019

DIY Yoga Mat Strap with Macrame Knots

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

I’ve been doing yoga for a long time. Going on 10 years now, I think. My mat is my favorite place because it relieves stress, helps me focus, and gives me exercise.

I’ve even made my own yoga mat cleaner because I bought it so frequently.

I choose to do my practice at home because I haven’t found a studio that I like since I moved. Occasionally, I go with a friend or coworker to a class though, which prompted my craft project this week. Read the whole post

8Jul2019

DIY Tiki Torch Bottles

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

My husband and I just built a patio and I’ve been so excited to spend time out there! Unfortunately, we don’t have a ton of lighting and there are a lot of bugs, which doesn’t create the best experience after dark.

We talked about buying tiki torches, but being the crafter that I am, I save a lot of bottles and jars so I decided to use what we had to make some for our outdoor table. Read the whole post

1Jul2019

DIY Reusable Cleaning Wipes

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

Do you buy disposable cleaning wipes? I used to all the time, but then I started thinking better of it. Even the ones that are compostable aren’t the greatest. I’d rather have a product I can reuse.

Why Disposable Wipes Aren’t Ideal

Three reasons:

Not Environmentally-Friendly: paper products are thrown away so often. They can be replaced with a reusable alternative and we can keep our houses clean and put less in the landfills.
Harmful Side Effects: Many of the store-bought brands we’re familiar with contain toxic chemicals with harmful side effects.

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18Mar2019

DIY Triangle Planter

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

It seems like the older I get, the more greenery I want. It’s strange because as a teenager, I hated having plants everywhere (sorry, Mom). But now, I love having an herb garden and succulents are just adorable.

I’ve made some planters in the past but have usually given them to other people as gifts. I actually ended up gifting these too, but I really enjoyed making them and will definitely be making more for myself. Read the whole post

4Mar2019

DIY Beer Candle – Cappuccino Stout

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

I LOVE candles and almost always having one burning when I’m home. A few months ago I found Brewed2Burn candles, which are amazing. There’s not beer in them, but they’re all designed to smell like styles of beer like stouts, IPAs, etc.

I was inspired to try making my own. As many of you know, my husband owns a brewery, so I have access to a lot of beer and have smelled a lot of it over the years. Read the whole post

10Dec2018

DIY Citrus Mint Lip Balm

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

A few years ago, I started experimenting with my own lip balm recipe. I’ve made a new batch every few months, give it out to family and friends, and try to get as much feedback as possible. This batch hasn’t been distributed yet, but I think it’s the best one yet!

Growing up, I loved the Dr. Pepper lip balm from Lip Smackers! It had a hint of color and smelled/tasted fantastic. Little did I know, I really enjoyed that brand for it’s texture. Read the whole post

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