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THOR: RAGNAROK – “Hela-ween” Inspired DIY Projects

Lolli — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 02:22:19 +0000

Who’s excited for THOR: RAGNAROK to come to theaters in just a few short days?! I’m excited to share these fun Thor-inspired activities. No compensation has been received for this post. Activities and photos were provided by Marvel Studios.

About Thor: Ragnarok

In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk!

“Thor: Ragnarok” thunders into U.S. theaters November 3!!

Enjoy these fun DIY “Hela” inspired ideas including a pumpkin carving design, how to transform into “Hela” for under $25 and a delicious and fun candy apple recipe!

Check out this video on how to make an easy DIY “Hela’s Headdress”:

Download the PDF pattern for the headdress HERE.

Make this delicious “Mjolnir Candy Apples” Recipe:

Hela-inspired Pumpkin Carving

Are you carving pumpkins with your family this week? Check out this Hela-inspired pumpkin carving template!

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THOR: RAGNAROK opens in theaters everywhere November 3rd!

Thumbprint Tree Canvas: a DIY Mother’s Day Craft

Lolli — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:39:45 +0000

I can’t believe that it’s almost time for another Mother’s Day – one of my favorite days of the year! I can usually count on being pampered and feeling appreciated on Mother’s Day, which is probably why I love the day so much. I also love receiving homemade gifts and crafts that my kids have made for me for Mother’s Day. In fact, I still have a couple of the crafts that my kids have made over the years hanging in my bedroom because I love them and the memories of when they made them so much!

I came up with the idea for this thumbprint tree from similar projects that I have seen over the years on the internet. While it is not a completely original idea, I thought it turned out quite nicely for a quick DIY gift for a mom or grandma. I’m obsessed with using blank white canvases to make DIY wall hangings and gifts. There’s just so much you can do with a blank canvas!

Because my kids are teenagers, I had them help me make this Mother’s Day craft. I was pleased that it was easy enough for just about any age kids to be involved in (with some parental supervision) but that it turned out nice enough to display or give as a gift.

Want to see how easy this thumbprint tree was to make?

Supplies Needed:

1 Blank white canvas (I used an 8×10 inch canvas, but you could use any size)
Variety of acrylic paints
Paper plate (optional: thick paper towel for blotting)
Pencil

Instructions:

1 – Sketch a tree to cover the majority of the canvas. You can make your tree look however you’d like, but make sure you include lots of branches. I had my 16-year-old son sketch our tree, because I know he’s good at that kind of drawing.

2 – Squeeze a small amount of paint onto a paper plate.

3 – Dip a finger into the paint and blot on the plate or paper towel until there is just a small amount of paint left on your finger.

4 – Make several finger prints on the branches of the tree and some at the base of the tree, if desired.

5 – Tip: we used a different color paint for each of the kids in our family. The kids each used “their” color to cover the tree with lots of “leaves.”
6 – Allow the paint to dry and then display on the wall or wrap it up as a gift!

Lemon Mint Foot Soak

Jody — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 06:00:24 +0000

My feet take a beating during the winter. They get so dry! As we enter spring time, it’s time to pull the sandals back out of the closet and show off our feet again!

Whether it’s a long day at work, a full day of shopping, or a backyard soccer game with your kids, there are times we all need a little foot pampering. I’m looking for something that soothes tired feet but is safe to use. It’s even better if it isn’t expensive, right? I have just the thing for you in this Lemon Mint Foot Soak. It softens, moisturizes, and leaves your feet ready for a night of dancing or a day in yoru favorite spring sandals.

How to Make Lemon Mint Foot Soak

Ingredients:

3 cups epsom salts
1 cup baking soda
2 Tablespoon coconut oil
15 drops peppermint essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil
1 Tablespoon matcha green tea powder (optional)

Directions:

1. Soften coconut oil in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it easier to mix.

2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until evenly mixed. I used matcha green tea powder to give a little natural color to the foot scrub. You can leave it out if you don’t have any on hand or use a soap colorant to give it a green tint.

3. Transfer your mixture to a large glass jar – I find pretty decorative jars at Dollar Tree and at Hobby Lobby that are perfect for storing DIY beauty recipes like this. Mason jars work well too!

To Use:

1. Scrub vigorously over damp feet, paying special attention to dry areas.

2. Rinse well, pat dry, apply lotion to lock in moisture.

Ta da! Your feet are ready for the spring!

Since you’re in the Spring mood, check out these other great Spring + Easter projects

Easter Charm Bracelet – Style on Main
DIY Chic Easter Feather Wreath – Busy Creating Memories
Coloring Eggs with Sand for Easter – Diana Rambles
Gilded Eggs for Easter – How Was Your Day?
Easter Chick Pudding Cups – Cutefetti
Caterpillar and Dragonfly clothespins – Views from the ‘Ville
Easy Spring Bud Vases – Upstate Ramblings
Sock Bunny Craft – Momma Lew
Coffee Filter Butterfly Accessories – Mommy Snippets

St. Patrick’s Day Glass Map Necklace

Lolli — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:38:11 +0000

I had a hard time figuring out a St. Patrick’s Day craft to make this week, but I was determined that I would stick with the challenge! My 17-year-old daughter helped me brainstorm with some supplies I had on hand that I thought *could* be awesome for St. Patrick’s Day (namely a TON of green and clear flat-backed marbles). We came up with a super easy and fun St. Patrick’s Day necklace. I’m loving this St. Patrick’s Day-friendly homemade jewelry! Not only is it festive and green, but it has the added touch of showcasing a cool map of Ireland. I love maps, so this is something I would totally wear (regardless of the time of year!). I love that it’s festive without being overly “shamrocks and leprecauns.”

Note: Amazon affiliate links are used in this post to point you in the right direction for the supplies we used.

How to make a glass map necklace

Supplies:

Clear glass flat marbles
Green glass flat marbles
Suede cord
Mod Podge
Foam brushes
Hot glue gun and stick
Map of Ireland (this is the map that I printed out)
Scissors
Wax paper

Directions:

Use the marbles to trace circles highlighting some of your favorite places on the map. Cut the circles out (you’ll want to cut on the inside of the line that you’ve traced because they paper should be slightly smaller than the flat end of the marble).

Working over a sheet of wax paper, spread a thin layer of Mod Podge over the flat end of each marble and attach the cut out map circles so that the map shows through the marble. Press firmly and “seal” edges of paper by running your finger over the edges. Let the marbles dry face down on the wax paper.

When the first layer of Mod Podge is dry, spread a thin layer on top of the paper on the back of each marble, sealing the edges down again if needed. Let the marbles dry face up on the wax paper. Repeat with another coat.

Measure a length of suede cord that is slightly longer than you want the necklace to be. Fold the cord in half and make a small mark with pen to designate the middle of the cord. When the marbles are completely dry, use a thin strip of hot glue to attach a marble to the middle of the cord. Press firmly. Repeat with the rest of the beads you are using.

After the hot glue has dried completely, you can run some additional hot glue on the back of each of the marbles to make sure they don’t fall off of the cord. This is optional.

To wear, simply determine how long you want your necklace/where you would like it to hang and tie a knot in the back. Super simple!

Be sure to press your luck, and see all the other fab St Patrick’s Day projects

Rainbow Bobby Pins – Style on Main
Pot of Gold Crochet Cup Cozy – Busy Creating Memories
St Patrick’s Day Printable Cupcake Toppers – Diana Rambles
Lucky Mini Terrarium – How Was Your Day?
Shamrock Emoji Pudding Cups – Cutefetti
St Patrick’s Day DIY Slime – Views from the ‘Ville
Easy St Patrick’s Day Centerpiece – Upstate Ramblings

DIY Rose and Lavender Lotion Bars

Jody — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:00:33 +0000

One of my favorite DIY beauty items to make are lotion bars (check out my other lotion bar recipe here). They are easy to make and give your skin a quick burst of moisture and heavenly scent! This particular recipe for Rose & Lavender Lotion bars is perfect year round to hydrate your skin, but it’s particularly suited for a homemade Valentine’s Day gift.

You just need a few natural ingredients to get started and you will have a handful of lotion bars ready to keep or gift to friends and family. Note: I’ve linked to several of the ingredients you’ll need for this DIY project. They’re affiliate links, so I can earn a small commission should you choose to buy something. You’ll never pay more, though!

How to Make DIY Rose & Lavender Lotion Bars

You will need:

½ cup Shea butter (get it here)
½ cup Coconut oil
½ cup Beeswax granules (get it here)
10 drops Lavender essential oil (get it here)
10 drops Rose essential oil (get it here or here)
Silicone molds (I love this one!)

Directions:

Place shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax granules in a small pot over medium low heat. Stir frequently until mixture is completely melted.
Remove from heat, and stir in essential oils well.
Carefully pour or spoon melted mixture into silicone mold.
Allow to set until completely cool and firm about 3-4 hours at least.
Carefully remove each lotion bar from the mold and store in a glass container in a cool dark space. I prefer to keep mine in the refrigerator and pull one at a timeout to use.

To use: Rub lotion bar over warm skin (it melts at body temperature) and enjoy the scent and moisture it provides to your skin.

The number of lotion bars this recipe will yield depends on the size of the mold; smaller shapes will make more lotion bars and larger molds will make fewer.

Be sure to check out the rest of these great Valentine’s Day DIY projects

Food Fun Family – DIY Rose and Lavender Lotion Bars
Style on Main – Pearl and Leather Lariat Necklace
How Was Your Day? – Hugs and Kisses Coasters
Fun Happy Home – Last Minute Valentine’s Gift Idea
Cutefetti – The Heart Nose Valentine’s Day Printable Gift
The Eyes of a Boy – DIY Valentine’s Heart Wreath
Mommy Snippets – Easy Valentine Gift a Child Can Make
Busy Creating Memories – DIY Upcycle Bottle Vase Valentine’s Day Gift
Thrifty Jinxy – DIY Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm

DIY Peppermint Bath Bomb Ornaments

Lolli — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 06:00:30 +0000

I love making my own bath and beauty products, not only for my own benefit, but to give as gifts to friends and family. I use my DIY sugar scrubs every single day in the shower (they are amazing for cleaning and moisturizing my face, and my homemade sugar scrub makes the best shaving “cream” ever!).

My youngest son, even though he’s 11 now, still prefers taking baths, and I admit that I do love a nice relaxing bath (especially when I’ve got the house to myself and I can relax and soak for as long as I’d like!). There’s nothing more soothing that a hot bath and a fizzing bath bomb.

This week, I made some peppermint bath bombs, and because they holidays are coming up soon, I decided to form them in some fun and festive clear ball ornaments. Not only do the pop-together ornament balls make an ideal mold for bath bombs, but the ornaments themselves make an adorable gift “package.”

If you’ve never made fizzy bath bombs before, here’s what you need to know: when baking soda and citric acid are mixed together and then added to water, a chemical reaction occurs. As the bath bomb dissolves, the reaction between the baking soda, citric acid, and water creates carbon dioxide, which results in lots of bubbles. Those bubbles not only make the water feel fizzy, but they release the soothing scent of the peppermint essential oils into the air, too.

Peppermint is not only one of my favorite scents of the holidays, but it is one of my favorite scents year-round. I especially love peppermint essential oils for soothing a headache or helping clear or calm my sinuses, which is a constant problem for me during the winter months. If peppermint is not your thing, or you’d just like to shake things up a bit and make a different scent, you can use any essential oils or leave them out altogether.

Recommended: for an even more festive scent, try Candy Cane essential oil blend, which combines peppermint, lavender, orange, and vanilla. It’s heavenly!

Ready to see how to make your own bath bombs?

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DIY Peppermint Bath Bomb Ornaments

Ingredients

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid (where to buy)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 Tbsp almond oil (you can use coconut oil as well)
15 drops peppermint essential oil (where to buy)
Spray bottle with water
Plastic snap-together ornaments (where to buy)

Instructions

Combine dry ingredients in a small mixing bowl; mix well. Add almond oil and essential and stir. Spray a small amount of water (4-5 squirts) on the surface of the dry mixture. Stir. Keep adding a few quirts and mixing until you have a consistency that sticks together (kind of like moon sand) when you pinch the powder together. You only need to use a small amount of water total (about a half teaspoon or less).
Scoop mixed bath bomb ingredients into both sides of the plastic ornament and pack down. Leave a little extra scooped on top so that when you carefully fit both sides of the ball together, the bath bomb is packed in tightly. The more tightly packed your ingredients are, the better your ornament balls will stay together once you open you bath bomb.
Let bath bombs dry for several hours or overnight before opening. Store bath bombs inside ornaments in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
To use: drop a bath bomb into your hot bath water and enjoy the fizz and the scent!

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A couple of helpful notes:

Bath bombs will stick together when they’re packed tightly enough together, but be warned: they are VERY delicate! It’s best to store them inside the plastic ornaments until ready to use.
You can use half of a bath bomb by carefully sliding the two halves apart and setting one aside to use later. Again, bath bombs tend to be delicate so it’s fairly easy to break them apart at the half mark. Half a bath bomb was plenty for my youngest son.

Peppermint essential oil is a “hot” oil, and I would highly recommend avoiding getting any of the oils in your eyes (and that includes rubbing your eyes with your hand safter soaking them in the bath).
Citric acid can be found in the canning section at many grocery stores and Walmart. However, it’s hard to find in stores in the winter. I highly recommend ordering some on Amazon and save yourself a trip around town.

Be sure to check out these other great Christmas themed DIY projects, too! Be sure to search the #DIYDivas hashtag to see past projects.

Views from the Ville – Mini Clay Pot DIY Reindeer
Style on Main – Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe Printable
Upstate Ramblings – Grape Pie
Busy Creating Memories – Easy Snowman Ornaments
How Was Your Day? – Be In Good Cheer Christmas Printable
Mommy Snippets – Festive Travel-Sized Calm Down Bottle for Kids

DIY Cinnamon Lip Balm

Jody — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:27:49 +0000

Not only is homemade lip balm super easy to make, it saves you money and contains no artificial flavors, colorings, or preservatives, which means that it is much better for your skin.

Cinnamon has the benefits of tasting and smelling fantastic (it’s one of my favorite scents and flavors ever!), and it also acts as a natural colorant for your lip balm. Cinnamon oil is known to work as a temporary lip plumper, being a “hot oil” you only want to use it in conjunction with a carrier oil like coconut oil. Coconut oil and Vitamin E condition and restore healthy lips in the hot or cold weather.

Note: I have included links to purchase the ingredients that you need that you might not have at home already. The links are affiliate links, which means that I earn a small commission if you happen to make a purchase, but the prices are never higher for you.

How to Make Homemade Cinnamon Lip Balm

Ingredients:

8 drops Cinnamon essential oil
2 tablespoon Coconut oil
1 tablespoon Beeswax pastilles
1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

**To up the conditioning factor in the winter you could also add in 1 tablespoon shea butter to the pot while melting your mixture.

You will also need:
Small makeup pots

You can also pour your lip gloss into these tubes if you prefer it that way.

Directions:

Place beeswax, coconut oil, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium low heat and stir frequently until completely melted. (Add shea butter as well, if desired).
Remove from heat, stir in cinnamon essential oil and Vitamin E oil.
Carefully pour into pots or tubes.
Allow to cool completely until set, leave undisturbed for 3 to 4 hours.
Keep in a cool dry place, the beeswax helps it stay firm but will melt if left in hot car or somewhere similar.

This recipe makes approximately 8 small pots.

Enjoy!

DIY Cinnamon Lip Scrub

Jody — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:24:00 +0000

During the hot summer months or the cold and harsh winter months, our lips take a beating from sun, wind or sand, and they could use a little natural pampering.

Use this homemade Cinnamon Lip Scrub at least 2 to 3 times a week to keep your lips soft and smooth. Make up a batch for yourself or several to give away!

Note: affiliate links are included to make it easier for you to find the products needed that aren’t already in your pantry.

While you can make your lip scrub in any flavor or scent, using your favorite essential oils, I like to use cinnamon because it is a “hot” essential oil and irritates the upper layer of your thin lip skin, making them appear fuller and plumper temporarily. Plus, cinnamon is one of my favorite flavors.

How to make your own Cinnamon Lip Scrub

Make your own lip-plumping Cinnamon Lip Scrub with just 5 simple ingredients and skip the pricey and chemical-filled store version.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 drops Cinnamon essential oil (where to buy)
1 tablespoon Coconut oil (where to buy)
½ teaspoon Vitamin E oil (where to buy)
Small containers with lids (where to buy)

Directions:

Combine sugar, cinnamon, coconut oil, and Vitamin E oil in a small glass bowl until well combined.

Transfer to a small jar with a lid and store in a cool dry location.
To use: apply to lips in a circular motion with your fingertips or a clean dry toothbrush, rinse away and gently pat dry.
I keep mine on the bathroom counter and treat myself to a scrub several times a week. It’s a quick and easy way to fit in a little self care.

While the sugar exfoliates your lips, the coconut oil and Vitamin E heal and moisturize your lips in just a minute of gentle use. Vitamin E acts as a preservative as well and will help keep your DIY beauty recipes naturally preserved while you enjoy them. I find that my lips are so moisturized afterwards that I don’t even need a lipgloss or chapstick.

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Lime & Coconut Sugar Scrub Bars

Jody — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:00:08 +0000

I LOVE lime and coconut – both the flavors to eat and the scents to enjoy. I know you’ll love these lime and coconut sugar scrub bars! Note that the links to point you to the ingredients needed to make this DIY bath & beauty product are affiliate links, which means I can make a few a little bit of change when you purchase them. You never have to pay more (and often I have insider info on deals and sales!). Have fun making these sugar scrub bars!

Every excuse I get to use my essential oils and other natural products finds me creating a new DIY beauty recipe to enjoy. Whether you are in the middle of summer or in the cold blustery depths of winter, you can enjoy these bright, fresh-scented Lime & Coconut Sugar Scrub Bars. They exfoliate away dry skin, leaving it soft and moisturized, while treating your nose to a delicious light scent that perks you up.

How to Make “Lime in Da Coconut” Sugar Scrub Bars

I had to do it. I mean..who doesn’t have the lime in the coconut song stuck in their heads already?

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
½ cup coconut oil (Where to buy)
½ cup glycerin soap base (Where to buy)
1 tsp. Coconut extract
10 drops lime essential oil (Where to buy)
Zest of 1 lime, large

You will also need:

silicone mold (Where to buy – note: I used a silicone muffin tin)
small pot
wooden spoon

Directions:

1. Chop soap base into small 1” pieces to measure them out; this recipe does not require that you be precise…a general measurement is sufficient.
2. Place soap base in a small pot over medium heat, stirring frequently until completely melted.
3. Remove from heat and stir in coconut oil, sugar, coconut extract, lime essential oil, and lime zest; stir to combine well.

4. Quickly pour into mold; stir gently with a toothpick to remove air bubbles.
5. Allow mold to sit until completely cool and set for 4 to 5 hours.
6. Remove sugar scrub bars from mold and store in a cool dry place.

To use: Apply to wet skin in a circular motion, rinse away, pat skin dry.

These luxurious Coconut & Lime Sugar Scrub Bars are a special treat you can make yourself or they make a fantastic handmade gift for anytime of year. Pop them in a glass jar, add a pretty bow and a handmade tag, and you’re in business!

DIY Miniature Fairy Garden

Lolli — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:08:54 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Gorilla Glue Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

This summer has been hot, hot, hot! So when we’re not at the pool, we’re looking for projects that we can work on inside, where we can stay out of the sun and the heat. This week, a few of my kids and I worked on our very first fairy garden. We’ve seen fairy gardens all over Pinterest, but we’ve never made one ourselves. We are hooked!

We gathered lots of supplies and set up our little fairy workshop on the kitchen table, where we created our own fairy garden over a couple of days. Our best tools for making our fairy garden? A pair of scissors and a bottle of Gorilla Super Glue with TWO ways to dispense. I’ve used Gorilla Glue before, but the Gorilla Super Glue Brush & Nozzle was so easy to use and left virtually no mess. I can’t say the same for the rest of the table!

About Gorilla Super Glue Brush & Nozzle: this new package features a fine bristle brush that offers controlled coverage and the precision tip nozzle for quick, easy dispensing. The brush tip was perfect for gluing sticks together to make the fairy house, and the precision tip nozzle was ideal for larger areas, like attaching pebbles to the mason jar lid pond (so that I could act quickly!).

I love that both methods of applying the Gorilla Glue dried fast and held tight. Gorilla glue is perfect for wood, metal, ceramic (but not anything that would go in a dish washer), rubber, leather, paper and some plastics. The brush is ideal for edge to edge coverage and the nozzle is ideal for precision application. I used both applicators for our fairy garden.

The best thing about making your own fairy garden is that the only limitation is your imagination. You can get supplies and at the store or in your own backyard (we did a little of both). Note: Gorilla glue can be purchased at hardware and home center stores nationwide.

How to make a fairy garden picnic table and chairs:

Supplies Needed:

3-4 flat wood disks (found at craft stores or cut from backyard branches)
2 popsicle sticks, trimmed
1 cocktail umbrella
Gorilla Super Glue Brush & Nozzle

Directions:

Trim popsicle sticks for chair backs. Use the brush applicator to apply glue to a wood disk. Hold two trimmed popsicle sticks for a few seconds, until they hold. Repeat for a second chair.
To make the picnic table, make a small hole in the center of the 3rd wood disk with the tip of a knife or scissors. Trim the sharp end off of a cocktail umbrella so that the end is blunt. Using the precision tip applicator, apply a drop of Gorilla glue in the center of the wood disk and hold the blunt end of the umbrella in place for a few seconds until it holds. You can glue a second disk to the bottom of the table to make it taller, if desired.

How to make fairy garden mushrooms:

Use Gorilla glue brush applicator to apply glue to the tip of a wood bead. Attach a large button on top and hold in place until secure. Draw dots on the top of your button to make mushroom spotted.

How to make a fairy house:

Supplies needed:

Straight sticks, trimmed to the same length
Gorilla glue brush applicator
Large silk leaf for roof

Directions:

Tip: make sure that your sticks are fairly straight – they will be much easier to attach together that way. You can also fit them together (like a puzzle) before you get started and lay them out to make your work easier. Sticks can be various widths.
Brush Gorilla glue onto one side of a stick and press & hold another stick next to it until you have created a wall that is your desired size. Each of my walls was about 5 sticks wide.
When you have your 3 walls set, attach the walls together (to make a 3-sided wall) using the brush applicator.
Attach the leaf on top of the house to make a cute, natural roof using the precision tip applicator.

How to make a fairy garden pond:

Supplies needed:

Mason jar lid
Blue acrylic paint
Small stones
Gorilla glue precision tip applicator

Directions:

Paint the top of a mason jar lid blue. Let dry.
Using the precision tip of your Gorilla glue, apply a thin line of glue around the edge of the lid and attach pebbles. Do half of the lid at a time so that the glue doesn’t dry before you make it around.

Decorate the rest of your fairy garden with accessories like butterflies or a fairy clothesline with little fairy skirts hanging to dry. Have fun with it!

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