Tag: diy

15 Cute And Expensive Looking DIY Gifts You Have To Make

Since Mother’s day is coming up, I’ve been thinking about what gift I could give to my mom (even though she says she doesn’t need anything).

I always feel like I’m really bad with gifts since I struggle to pick something. But after thinking about it, I’ve decided to make something this year instead. So naturally, I ended up searching online for easy DIY gifts I could make.

DIY Gifts That Everyone Will Love

Now, these gifts aren’t specifically for Mother’s day though, you could make them for someone’s birthday, as a housewarming gift, or any other occasion. You get the idea.

What I really love about DIY gifts is that they are so much more personal and special because you make them yourself. And the ones I found for you below are all really cute and useful too.

For the full instructions on how to make any of the DIY gifts listed below, please click on the link underneath each image.

1. Sharpie Dot DIY Flower Pots

Such a cool idea to write someone’s name on a flower pot in such a cute way. It makes it so much more personal!

You can also get creative and experiment with different colors or patterns.

Found from Cutesy Crafts

2. Rose Petal Bath Salts

These rose petal bath salts look so pretty in their glass jars.

I think this could be a really cool gift for a bridal shower or spa day with friends.

Found from Paper n Stitch Blog

3. DIY Sweater Mittens

If you have any old sweaters lying around that you aren’t using anymore, why not repurpose them and make these cute mittens?

Found from Feathering My Nest

4. Colorblock Cutting Boards

Instead of giving someone a plain wooden chopping board, why not add a pop of color to it? It’s a simple touch that makes it look very elegant.

Would make a great housewarming gift I think.

Found from Lovely Indeed

5. Arm Knit Chunky Blanket

Okay, I know this one might look like it would be too difficult to make, but it really isn’t.

And you don’t need any special knitting skills or tools to make this blanket, so why not give it a try?

The tutorial provides easy and clear step by step instructions that you can follow to make your own chunky knit blanket.

Found from Made Up Style

6. DIY Scented Room Spray

Everyone loves walking into a room that smells fresh and clean, so these scented room sprays will be a big hit with any homemaker.

You can create these using your favorite essential oils and scents.

The extra detail of putting dried flowers in the bottles also makes it more special.

Found from Design Lovefest

7. Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub

This sugar scrub is really easy to make, you just add all the ingredients together.

Make it look cute and gift-worthy by putting it in a pretty jar or container.

Finish it off by adding a printed tag and some string.

Found from Suburban Simplicity

8. Spray Paint Marble Planters

These spray paint marble planters will all come out with their own unique design.

It could take a few tries to get it right though, so the author suggests that you try it with some paper cups first.

Found from Vintage Revivals

9. DIY Rope Basket

This basket was actually a cheap dollar store basket, can you believe it?

Adding the rope, some fabric and a bit of color make it look so much more expensive!

Found from Lydi Out Loud

10. Gilded Edge Agate Coasters

Instead of buying these coasters at an expensive price, you can make your own gilded edge agate coasters at about $8 each.

All you need is some round, flat agates and gilded paint.

Found from Making Lemonade Blog

11. Microwavable Hand Warmers

These hand warmers are pocket size, so you can keep them in your pockets to warm your hands. You could easily make larger ones too.

These would make great gifts for children or anyone who gets cold easily!

Found from Rae Ann Kelly

12. Wooden Slab Keyholder

If you know someone who’s always looking for their keys, this could be a useful gift.

Found from The Crafted Life

13. Galaxy Marble Coasters

These galaxy marble coasters have such a cool design each one you make will be unique.

You don’t have to stick to these colors though, you can experiment and make your own colored coasters.

Found from A Kailo Chic Life

14. Flower Throw Pillow

Turn a plain inexpensive throw pillow into one that makes a statement!

This could be perfect as a housewarming gift. Remember to consider the color of the person’s living room, you could make this in any color.

Found from West Elm

15. Easy DIY Pom-Pom Rug

This is one of my favorites. I love this fluffy and cozy pom-pom rug!

And I really like that you can choose your own wool and colors to make someone totally unique!

I’ll likely be making one of these for myself!

Found from Home Lover

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April 22, 2018
10 Homemade Soap Recipes That You Can Make Today

Making your own homemade soap is much easier than you think! And it’s a lot of fun too. In this post, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite homemade soap recipes so you can also try them out.

Making your own soap has lots of benefits and it can actually save you money depending on the soap you make.

You can also control what goes into your soap and thus avoid any ingredients that are harsh on the skin. Homemade soap is thus perfect for sensitive skin.

Homemade soap can also make a great gift for your loved ones. You can get really creative with the soap you make and can often turn it into something that looks like a piece of art.

Note: This post contains affiliate links, which means I might receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you!) if you purchase something through one of my links. Please see my affiliate disclaimer for more information.

Homemade soap recipes anyone can make

Below I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite homemade soap recipes. They are all unique with different sizes, shapes, and aromas.

Combine these beautiful soaps with the right packaging and you instantly have a unique and personalized gift.

1. Lavender Honey Lemon Soap

Found from Sisoo

This is one of the easiest soaps you can make as it uses a “melt and pour” base.

Using a melt and pour base is perfect for beginners. It’s basically a base that you can buy and you just have to melt it and add your desired scents, colors and textures to it to create your very own soap.

If you’re looking to buy a melt and pour soap base, I’d recommend this goat’s milk one from Amazon.

2. DIY Amethyst Soap Gems

Found from Mary Makes Good

These Amethyst soap gems are sure to be a hit with everyone! People will actually not believe they are really made of soap!

And don’t be worried that you won’t be able to make this. It’s actually very easy if you follow the tutorial.

It might take a bit more time than some of the other soaps do because you have to cut the gems, but that’s the fun part! And you’ll end up with a unique soap gem every time!

3. Rosewater Pink Clay Soap Bars

Found from Hello Glow

I just absolutely love the texture of this one! And best of all, this soap bar is not just a body soap, but can also be used as a facial cleanser.

The clay in this soap works well for absorbing any excess shine and oil from oily skin.

4. Peaches and Cream Soap

Found from Happiness Is Homemade

This peaches and cream soap smells amazing and everyone will love them!

It’s also really easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

The recipe shows how you can make either a layered soap or a swirled soap. Of course, you can also do both!

5. Honey Oatmeal Handmade Soap

Found from Creative Me Inspired You

Who doesn’t love honey or oatmeal? And now you can have it in your soap too!

This honey oatmeal soap gives off a rich and deep aroma that will make you want to use it again and again.

Wrap it in some basic paper and twine and you have a cute personalized gift that anyone would love!

6. Coffee Sugar Scrub Cubes

Found from A Pumpkin And a Princess

Sometimes your skin needs a good exfoliation. These coffee sugar scrub cubes will help remove dry skin cells and improve circulation, giving you smoother and firmer skin.

And do I need to mention they have an amazing coffee and orange scent that you’ll love?

7. Orange Flaxseed Soap

Found from Confessions Of an Overworked Mom

Another beautifully textured soap, this time with flaxseed and pieces of grated orange peel.

This one is also really easy to make with a melt and pour soap base that you can melt in the microwave if you wish.

8. Herb and Spice Glycerin Soap

Found from Hello Glow

If you’re looking for something a bit closer to nature, you will love these glycerin soaps.

You just need a clear glycerin soap base (you can get one from Amazon here) and then any decorative ingredients you wish to add.

Put them in a soap dish by the bathroom sink to add a little spring and summer to your bathroom.

9. Pumpkin Spice Soap

Found from The Things We’ll Make

This pumpkin spice soap would make a perfect fall gift and looks really impressive.

I’ll admit, this one is a bit more on the difficult side as it doesn’t use a pre-made melt and pour soap base, but it’s still easy enough for beginners to make.

10. DIY Lavender Loofah Soap

Found from A Pumpkin And a Princess

This is exfoliating loofah soap is great to get rid of dry skin cells and will leave your skin feeling fresh and smooth.

It’s super simple to make loofah soaps. You can basically use any soap recipe you want and just add the loofah.

All you need is to place a loofah of the desired size in the soap mold before pouring the soap mixture into the mold.

If you’re looking to make your own soap, I’d recommend you first experiment with the melt and pour soap bases.

You can get a goat’s milk one here on Amazon, or a clear glycerin soap base here on Amazon.

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March 25, 2018
25 DIY Easter Mason Jar Ideas That Everyone Will Love

Okay, so it’s become clear that I kind of have a thing for mason jars. I love to use them for almost any occasion that I can, including the holidays! There’s just so much you can do with mason jars! I previously made some posts on mason jar ideas for both Christmas and Valentine’s Day (which you can check it out here and here respectively). So I thought, why not do a similar post about DIY Easter mason jar ideas? So I did just that. From decor to gifts, I’ve rounded up some of the cutest DIY Easter mason jar ideas that everyone will love this Easter.

You can do these crafts with your kids, friends or even by yourself. They are all lots of fun to make and I’m sure everyone will love them! If you want to see the full tutorial or details, you can click on the link below each image.

1. Bunny Luminary Jars

Found from Create Craft Love

2. DIY Bunny Munch Mason Jars

Found from Icing Designs Online

3. Easter Bunny Gift Jars & Labels

Found from The Idea Room

4. Chocolate Bunny Gift

Found from One Little Project

5. Mason Jar Easter Bunny Basket

Found from Nest of Posies

6. Mason Jar Easter Treat Gifts

Found form Create Craft Love

7. Easter Bunny Mason Jars

Found from The Decorated Cookie

8. Spray Painted Mason Jars

Found from The CSI Project

9. DIY Easter Bunny Jar

Found from Icing Designs Online

10. Easter Grass and Egg Jar

Found from Flour On My Face

11. Easter Mason Jar Faces

Found from Number 2 Pencil

12. Easter Carrot Inspired Mason Jars

Found from Cutefetti

13. Eggstra Special Easter Mason Jar

Found from An Extraordinary Day

14. Easter Mason Jar Decor

Found from Mason Jar Crafts Love

15. Hop Mason Jar Set

Found from Etsy

16. Easter Mason Jar Craft Favors

Found from Lolly Jane

17. Speckled Robin’s Egg Mason Jar

Found from Yesterday On Tuesday

18. Easter Mason Jar Carrots

Found from Yesterday On Tuesday

19. Springtime Cupcake in a Jar

Found from Two Sisters Crafting

20. DecoArt Chalk Paint Mini Mason Jar

Found from Shelly Hickox

21. Easter Mason Jar Nest

Found from Gimme Some Oven

22. Mason Jar Easter Baskets

Found from Hello Little Home

23. Easter MM Cookie Mix in a Jar

Found from The Frugal Girls

24. Painted Easter Bunny Jars

Found from Make Life Lovely

25. Bunny Granola

Found from Yesterday On Tuesday

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If you loved this collection of DIY Easter mason jar ideas, please save the image below to Pinterest so you can easily get back to it later! You can also follow me on Pinterest for more great ideas!

Also, if you’re looking for more Easter ideas, check out my posts on Easter egg decorating ideas and cute Easter desserts and treats recipes.

March 4, 2018
15 Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments That’ll Make Your Tree Look Amazing

It’s that time of year again. Christmas is around the corner and all the stores are busy busting out their best Christmas decorations. Christmas trees, sparkling lights and gifts all around, the festive feeling is already in the air. So why not plan to decorate your tree this year with some super easy DIY Christmas ornaments?

Decorating your Christmas tree doesn’t have to be expensive, boring or typical. If you’re tired of using the same old Christmas tree decorations, or if you’re just looking to give your tree a personal touch, you should definitely try out some of these completely easy DIY Christmas ornaments. They’ll make your tree look super cute and will impress all your family and friends!

Best of all, most of these can be made with items you possibly already have or have easy access to. And if you have children, ask them for a helping hand and make it a fun family activity!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my affiliate disclaimer here.

1. Popsicle Stick Sleds

Found from CleanAndScentsible

These popsicle stick sled ornaments are so easy and quick to make! Not to mention they can serve multiple purposes if you get creative. Hang them as ornaments on your tree, use them to decorate gifts or even use them as name tags!

2. Glitter Dust Balls

Found from TheVaultFiles

Add a bit of sparkle to your life (and tree) with these beautiful glitter dust filled balls. It can get a bit messy while making them but they are so fun to make!

If you’re looking for clear fillable plastic balls, you can easily get them here. Or if you want to opt for glass balls, you can also get them here.

3. Pom Pom Pinecones

Found from One Little Project

How adorable are these colorful pom pom pinecones?! All you’ll need to make these are some pinecones, pom poms, glue and some ribbon or string.

4. Wine Cork Angels

Found from One Little Project

Looking to add some friendly faces to your tree? Then you should absolutely try making these lovely wine cork angels.

If you already have some wine corks saved up, you finally have a use for them! If not, you can also easily get some at your local craft store.

5. Frosty Pinecones

Found from KidsCraftroom

If you’re not too fond of the pom pom pinecones, an alternative you can consider are these gorgeous frosty pinecone ornaments. They’re perfect for a white, winter themed tree!

If you’re in need of some pinecones, you can easily buy them from Amazon here.

6. Rustic Twig Ornaments

Found from SimpleAsThatBlog

If you’re looking for a more rustic, down to earth feel for your tree, check out this tutorial that shows how you can make various ornaments from twigs and twine.

7. Photo Keepsakes

Found from SimpleAsThatBlog

Fill your tree with memories by using some of your favorite photos to make these amazing photo keepsake ornaments. They only take 10 minutes to make and will truly give your tree that personalized touch!

8. Clothespin Snowflakes

Found from KristenHewitt

Got a lot of clothespins lying around? Then try making these creative snowflake ornaments from clothespins! Paint or spray them any color you like to match your tree.

Want to stock up on clothespins? Easily get them here.

9. Mini Woodland Wreath

Found from ThriftyAndChic

With a few birch discs that you can get from your local craft store (or backyard if you’re lucky) and some glue, you can make this cute mini wreath to decorate your tree.

10. Cinnamon Stick Trees

Found from CraftsUnleashed

How adorable are these cinnamon stick tree ornaments!? Not only will they make your tree look festive, but they’ll make your whole home smell amazing too!

11. Wooden Strips Message Ornaments

Found from TheSwenglishHome

These wood strips ornaments are so inexpensive and easy to make and will still give your tree that personalized feel. Paint them any color you like and add your very own messages to them.

12. DIY Paper Ornaments

Found from DiyInspired

These paper ornaments may seem daunting to make, but they’re actually quite easy and super fun to make if you follow the tutorial linked above. Definitely give them a try if you like paper arts!

13. Mini Pallet Ornaments

Found from LoveCreateCelebrate

Love the look of these mini pallet ornaments. You only need popsicle sticks and some wood stain to stain them if you want to achieve the same look for the pallet.

In this tutorial Lindi uses a Circut Explore to cut the deer shape, but you can just as easily cut out a shape from some fabric with scissors or even paint something on the pallet yourself!

14. Jingle Bells

Found from TheCraftingChicks

Create your own jingle bell ornaments easily with some bells, ribbons, hot glue and silver pipe cleaners. Really quick and easy to make!

Get tons of pretty jingle bells in assorted colors here.

15. Chalkboard Ornaments

Found from FirefliesAndMudpies

These chalkboard ornaments are so creative and also really easy to make! Get the whole family involved and have everyone draw or write something unique on their own ornaments.

So, there you have it! These are some great ideas to create your own easy DIY Christmas ornaments. Do let me know if you try any of them this Christmas or if you have any questions or comments, I’d love to hear from you!

October 28, 2017