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DIY Lime & Coconut Body Scrub

October 31, 2014 By Kim

This DIY Lime & Coconut Body Scrub is the perfect gift! Create a batch and share some. It makes you skin feel amazing while filling the room with a fresh smell that’s sure to make you happy!

Gather up your supplies and you can make a large batch of these in less than 30 minutes…for real!

Print out these simple & sweet labels to top them off. I love the look of craft paper, but you can print them on any color…get creative and have fun.

{You can download the printable at the bottom of this post.}

Supplies…

2 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
25-30 drops doTERRA Lime Essential Oil
6 Tablespoons doTERRA Coconut Oil
3 Tablespoons Vitamin E Oil
1 Lime
1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
4 oz. Mason Jars {I love these…what a perfect size!}
Plain Printable Sheet of Label Paper

The supplies are rather simple and I’ve included links at the bottom of this post to make your shopping easy.

Feel free to add or change things up a bit. It seems like it would be hard to really mess up. This recipe will give you a fresh smelling body scrub that leaves you skin feeling amazing!

You can mix this up in just a few minutes!

Start by adding your Epsom Salt to a large bowl or measuring cup.

There are a million uses for Epsom Salt, and when you read about all the health benefits you’ll decide to add it to everything…lol!

Add the coconut oil and vitamin E to the salt. Mix it up.

Add your doTERRA Lime Essential Oil. Yes, I sell it. Why? Because it’s awesome and I’ve been using these oils for years. The quality is amazing, the health benefits are fabulous and you can use so much less than cheaper brands for a project like this. Trust me!

Mix it up again. I added the zest of a lime to the mix for a touch of color.

Mix it up again and this is what you have…Lime & Coconut Body Scrub.

Don’t you think they would make a sweet little gift? I wish you could smell these…the whole office is smells amazing!

Use a 2-3 tablespoons, or use just a tablespoon for hand washing. Your hands will thank you!

Wasn’t that easy??

You can download the printable Lime & Coconut Body Scrub labels right here.

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Just trim them or use a large hole punch to make them fit to your container. I’m a major fan of this size mason jar and these little wood scoops. I feel like they take it to a whole new level of homemade goodness. Add a ribbon or twine and you are finished!

If you like this kind of homemade projects you might like these posts…

Are you interested in learning more about selling doTERRA Essential Oils? Here’s a post I wrote that should give you all the information you need and answer some of those questions you might be having right now. 🙂 I’ve been selling doTERRA for a year now and have used doTERRA Essential Oils for over 5 years…so, please email me any questions you might have! Kim@EverythingEtsy.com

Have fun creating your own handmade gifts!

~Kim

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Handmade Crochet Bowl Pattern

October 29, 2014 By Kim

I love simple crochet projects because I have a super short attention span. This handmade crochet bowl pattern is awesome for creating little organizational bowls for your desk or living room.

They crochet up really quick, so it makes it easy to share a few. Make a big batch and wrap up sets for the holidays.

Making Pottery

October 27, 2014 By Kim

Pottery is quickly becoming one of my favorite creative outlets. There’s something about taking nothing, just some lump of clay, and turning it into something that will last for generations. That gets me.

Simple bowls can be used in decorating, cooking, entertaining…it’s endless.

Right now I’m decorating with a little touch of fall in different areas of my house, and I’m mixing in some of my pottery for fun.

This yellow bowl gets so much use around here. Wait until you see it with limes all stacked up in it…just beautiful!

What’s your favorite creative crush right now? Crochet? Painting? Photography?

I’d love to hear about it!

~Kim

How to Make Lavender Sachets

October 22, 2014 By Kim

Lavender sachets are one of my all-time favorite handmade gifts to share. They can be made to match anyone’s style from modern to vintage, and they are the perfect way to use up small fabric scraps or your favorite fat quarter. These lavender sachets were featured in the beautiful Mollie Makes Magazine!

I sold hundreds of lavender sachets through my Etsy shop one year. They were very popular for weddings and Mother’s Day. I’ve always given them as Christmas gifts, and I always enjoy the process of making them.

The whole house smells amazing and you can mix up the fabric to create pretty, pretty sachets.

Here’s how I make them…

Cut 5” fabric squares {I usually cut a bunch at once}
Stack two squares with the right side facing inside.
Start sewing about 3/4 of the way down one side and continue around until you have a couple inches left and backstitch with your machine. You want to leave a big enough opening to work with, so sew slowly.
I sew about 1/8” to 1/4” in from the edge.
Cut the corners off carefully. This helps the corners look nice when it’s finished.
Flip the sachet to show the right side of the fabric on the outside.
Flatten a bit and make sure your corners are nice by using your finger to push on the corners from the inside.
Sew around the edge again leaving the opening the same size.
I roll up some cardstock to use as a funnel and add my dried lavender using a little scoop. {You can buy dried lavender right here on Amazon.}
Be sure not to add too much or it will be hard to sew closed!!
Shake your sachet to settle the lavender and then hold it carefully while you sew up the opening.

For the complete step-by-step tutorial on making lavender sachets {with tons of photos} read my post on EverythingEtsy.com!

Embroider or stamp designs on the fabric before sewing them for a custom creation.

Once you start making these you will want to make a ton! I have them all over the house and in my closets. I’ve thrown them in the car…they make it smell wonderful!

You can make small ones to throw in the dryer. Your clothes will have a nice light scent. I’ve used them up to 10 times in my dryer.

I hope you’ll make some soon!

For the complete step-by-step tutorial on making lavender sachets {with tons of photos} read my post on EverythingEtsy.com!

Have fun!

~Kim

DIY Hand Stamped Necklace

October 21, 2014 By Kim

There’s something so special about a handmade gift like these sterling silver hand stamped necklaces. I have always loved a sentimental gift or two, that’s for sure.

Create one for a grandma with grandchildren’s initials. Make one for yourself with your initial to wear daily. Stamp up one for a new mom. There are so many great ideas for these DIY hand-stamped necklaces!

These are Sterling Silver and made to be treasured for years and years!

Everyone loves them…even teenage girls! You have to make a batch to share with the ones you love.

When I first started making these I had the hardest time in the world finding just the right supplies. The size of rings and the thickness of blanks…yikes! It was a total guessing game and I spent quite a bit to find the perfect supplies to create the look you see in the photos.

For the complete step-by-step tutorial {with lots of photos} visit my post on EverythingEtsy.com!

You’ll also find a list of supplies with links to make your shopping easy. Using the right tools and supplies from the beginning will save you a ton of money!

Have fun!

~Kim

Bath Bomb Tutorial

October 21, 2014 By Kim

Homemade bath bombs are an awesome afternoon project for any crafty girl! I recently made these fabulous bath bomb using my Lush Inspired Bath Bomb recipe. They were featured in the beautiful Mollie Makes Magazine!

You can create bath bombs in so many different molds, so look at what you already have around the house before you get started. Tart tins are super cute, small plastic containers and many soap mold will work perfectly.

This is what you’ll need to make 12-24 bath bombs.

Supplies:

Baking Soda – 2 cups

Citric Acid – 1 cup

Corn Starch – 1 cup

Almond Oil – 3 tsp.

Essential Oils – 1tsp. total of Lemon & Lavender

Food Coloring – 8-10 drops

Rubbing Alcohol in a spray bottle

Creative Soap Molds or Mini Metal Tart Tins {I LOVE these!}

The links above will take you right to products I used to make your shopping a little easier! I love getting my supplies delivered right to my door!

I use all high quality essential oils for my bath bombs and bath salts. You use less with better oils and there are health benefits at the same time! Try Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint together…it’s one of my favorite combinations! Email me if you have any questions about oils and I’ll be happy to send you lots of helpful information! KLayton1@comcast.net

Add Almond Oil and your essential oils to a small container and mix well.
Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
Slowly add the oils to your dry ingredients mixing as you go. Take your time because you don’t want it lumpy. I used a mixture of oils that help with allergy problems…we need it around here!
Add the food coloring while mixing.
Spray your mixture 5-10 times while mixing until it resembles the texture of damp sand that sticks together. You might need to spray it a few more times to get it just right.
Add a heaping amount of your bath bomb mixture to your mold. You just want to make whatever you use is not too shallow or your bath bomb will break easily. These starfish are a little on the shallow side so I have to take extra time and care making them.
Press the mixture into the mold. Add a bit more to the top and press it all over again. This will make a very solid bath bomb.
Lightly mist the top of your bath bombs with alcohol. I usually only spray one or two times and then press it down again. If you spray too much your bath bomb with start to bubble!
Let it dry for at least 15 minutes.

Flip your mold over and lightly tap the mold with your spoon. This will usually cause the bath bomb to pop right out, so be ready.
Mist the top of your bath bomb with alcohol.
Let it dry overnight.

Once you get the hang of making these you will think up a million different combinations of oils and creative molds. They are a fabulous DIY gift anytime of the year.

There you go…now you don’t need to spend a ton buying them when you can make them for pennies! WOOT!

Have fun!

~Kim

DIY Citrus Soap

October 8, 2014 By Kim

Creating handmade soap is one of my favorite weekend DIY projects!

Most of the time you can start with a basic soap and add doTERRA Essential Oils and other natural ingredients to create something extra special. Using essential oils can help you relax, ease sinus troubles, wake you up in the morning…it all depends on the oils you use.

I sell doTERRA, so please feel free to leave a question in the comments or email me. I have been using it for my family for years.

You’ll need…

A glass container – I always use a large measuring cup
Shea Butter Soap or Goats Milk Soap
Lemon, Grapefruit and Wild Orange doTERRA Essential Oils {visit my shop}
Lemon Peel
Basic Soap Molds

You can use basic soap molds or any small plastic containers around the house that are slightly flexible.

Step-by-step photos can be found here.

Start by cutting up your base soap into cubes, and place them in your large glass measuring cup. Microwave it 30 seconds at a time. Take it out each time and stir. Continue to heat it until the soap is melted. Add 10 drops of Lemon, 10 drops of Grapefruit, and 10 drops of Wild Orange. {you won’t believe how good it smells}

Stir it up gently. Sprinkle Lemon Peel all over the bottom of your soap mold. Slowly pour your soap mixture into the molds.

Let it sit for a couple hours undisturbed. Pop them out of the molds and let them sit overnight. This should make them hard enough to wrap up pretty.

For the complete directions with beautiful step-by-step photos read my post on EverythingEtsy.com!

Have fun creating your own special scents!

~Kim

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