Category: Crafts
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ROSES FOR YOUR TOESES
Valentine’s Day was two days ago so if you happened upon some roses that day, they probably already have begun to wilt. Why not get some more life out of them and make a foot bath? I’ll show you how to do it. I actually didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, but I did buy…
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HOW TO MAKE PAPER OUT OF TEA
Looking for things to do with the left over tea ingredients after they’ve been steeped? Why not make paper! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I figured tea paper would make the most perfect homemade Valentine’s Day cards. Ugh, my heart! So cute! To start, I collected old junk mail and paper scraps along…
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DRIED FLORAL BOOKMARKS
It hit me the other day that I haven’t seen flowers for a few months. I’m a cereal flower photo taker and after scrolling through the photos in my phone, the last photo of a flower I took was October 4th, that’s 4 months ago! Too long without flowers. Since it’s still winter and fresh…
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WINTERTIME LIP SALVE
This wintertime lip salve has opened the flood gates for me as far as my mental health goes. It all started with what feels like an intense winter and how it was affecting my well being. I’ve been in this place before and started to recognize a pattern in it all. I’ve had the privilege…
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CALENDULA OIL DIY
About a month ago I combined calendula petals and grapeseed oil in a mason jar. I infused them in a sunny window, giving them a good shake almost every day. It’s now ready to be strained and I’ll show you how. You can read about that post here. There are a few things I use…
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TOILET FIZZIES DIY
These last few months I’ve been taking healthy cleaning a lot more seriously. By healthy cleaning I mean non-toxic products with a preference for free and clear. Most commercial products contain chemicals that are toxic for humans and animals. I’m not down for that. I discovered these toilet fizzies that I want to share with…
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FOUR THIEVES ROOM SPRAY
Have you ever heard of four thieves oil? If you’re unfamiliar, here’s a quick recap. During the black plague, there were these grave-robbers who raided the homes of the plague victims but never seemed to get the plague themselves. The thieves anointed their bodies in vinegar infused with herbs that would protect them from the…
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COFFEE SUGAR SCRUB
Homemade sugar scrubs are so simple to make. You can find tons and tons of DIY recipes on the internet, and this post isn’t much different. I’ve been really into skincare lately. It’s forced me to become more mindful about what I put onto my skin and has sent me down a pretty long rabbit…
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DYE EGGS WITH TEA!
For a natural way to dye Easter eggs, why not use tea? Plants have been the source of dyeing for over 5,000 years now so it makes sense that we can use plants to dye eggs, right? I mean, I know commercial dyes are meant to dye things quickly and permanently but when it comes…
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HOW TO MAKE A SACHET FILLED WITH TEA
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Whether you’re the gift exchanging type or not, herbal sachets are great to have and they’re super customizable. Choose a fabric color, you’ll need two 5″ x 5″ pieces of muslin, linen or cotton fabric. Sachets are filled with aromatic herbs. Things that smell nice. Whatever suits your fancy. Some of…