Category: Crafts

Homemade Muscle Rub With Essential Oils For Muscle Pain!

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Homemade Muscle Rub With Essential Oils For Muscle Pain!

Do you ever have achy muscles at night? If so, you need to make this Homemade Muscle Rub With Essential Oils For Muscle Pain! I made this remedy for my husband last week and it worked wonderfully.  As a construction worker, he gets bad shoulder pain. Long story short, he loved this homemade rub. If you’d like to make this muscle rub as well, be sure to have the following ingredients ready:

  • 3 oz. beeswax pastilles (or a brick, which you will need to chop up)
  • 4 tbsp. Coconut oil
  • 4 tsp. sweet almond oil
  • 15 drops pure rosemary essential oil
  • 15 drops pure marjoram essential oil
  • 10 drops pure lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops pure lemongrass essential oil
  • Water

For more directions on making this muscle rub, be sure to visit the Midwest Modern Momma Webpage for more details. Let us know your thoughts on this rub in the comment section below.

3D Paper Plate Christmas Tree Project!

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3D Paper Plate Christmas Tree Project!

Want to make a holiday craft with your kiddos this weekend? If so, you should take a look at this 3D Paper Plate Christmas Tree Project! This is a great way for your children to express their creativity at home. Plus, sometimes your kids will make strange-looking trees, which is fun to see. If you’d like to make this festive craft with your children as well, be sure to have the following supplies ready:

  • Paper Plate
  • Green Paint
  • PVA Glue
  • Sequins / Pom-poms / Buttons etc
  • Glitter
  • Stapler
  • Glue Stick

PS: I was able to find all of these supplies at my local Dollar Tree, which saved me lots of money!

If you’d like further instruction on making this project, be sure to visit the Arty Crafty Kids Webpage for more details. Let us know your thoughts on this project in the comment section below. We’d love to know your thoughts.

Bath Salts for Cold and Flu!

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Bath Salts for Cold and Flu!

During the colder months, I always like to try different bath salts to prevent the cold and flu! This year, I tried this Bath Salts for Cold and Flu Recipe. Long story short, I loved these bath salts! Nothing is better than eucalyptus oil and vanilla. I plan on making these bath salts again and giving them to my in-laws! You must try this new recipe! Here are the supplies you’ll need:

  • 1 cup Epsom salt or sea salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
  • 8 drops vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring if desired

Let us know if you enjoyed these bath salts in the comments below, because we’d love to know. For more directions on making these salts, be sure to visit the Your Beauty Blog for more details.

Mason Jar Tissue Holder DIY!

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Mason Jar Tissue Holder DIY!

Do you have extra mason jars at home? If so, there are tons of crafts you can make with them! I recently found this Mason Jar Tissue Holder DIY project and was inspired. I plan on making some of these tissue holders for my home, because I have tons of unused mason jars. Plus, these tissue holders look so much nicer than the paper ones. Don’t you agree? If you’d like to make this project as well, be sure to have the following supplies ready:

  • Mason jar
  • Mason jar lid
  • Scissors
  • X-acto knife
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Glue stick
  • Hammered bronze Rust-Oleum spray paint
  • Craft Paint
  • Paint brush
  • Stick on craft embellishments
  • Tissue

PS: If you do not have any mason jars at home, head to your local thrift store and pay next to nothing for them!

For additional directions on how to make this craft, be sure to visit The Happy Housewife Webpage! Let us know what projects you’ve made with your family, we love to hear from our readers.

Green Tea Scrub DIY!

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Green Tea Scrub DIY!

Who loves using Green Tea products? I do! I absolutely love green tea, even before it became super popular! I recently tried this Green Tea scrub and I’ve seen amazing benefits on my skin. Plus, this scrub smells absolutely amazing. This easy to construct scrub is a must-try, so do not wait! Want to try this do-it-yourself scrub as well? If so,  here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this scrub at home:

  • 1 ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tsp. green tea powder
  • 2 green tea bags
  • 1 cup coconut oil

Let us know what you thought of this Green Tea Sugar Scrub, because we love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on how to make this homemade remedy, visit the Savy Naturalista Webpage!

DIY Fur Christmas Ornament!

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DIY Fur Christmas Ornament!

Want to make a craft this weekend with your kiddos or by yourself! I sure do! Be sure to take a look at this fun DIY Fur Christmas Ornament! These ornaments look so easy and fun to make, Plus, my kids love using faux fur and trying to help me with the spray paint. I haven’t made this yet, but this do-it-yourself project would be perfect before picking up our Christmas tree. If you’d like to make these beautiful ornaments for your tree as well, be sure to have the following supplies ready:

For additional directions on making this fun project, be sure to visit the Place of My Tastes Webpage for more details. Let us know in the comments if you’ve made crafts like this, because we’d love to hear from you.

DIY Wool Dryer Balls!

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DIY Wool Dryer Balls!

Want a laundry money saving tip? If so, you can make DIY Wool Dryer Balls! I started making these a month ago and have saved on the cost of dryer sheets! Plus, they do a better job of fluffing up my laundry. If you’d like to make these dryer balls as well, be sure to have the following supplies at home:

  • 1 large Skein 100% Natural Fisherman’s Wool Yarn
  • 1 pair Panty Hose
  • Optional: Crochet Hook
  • Optional: Essential Oils for Scent

PS: I was able to find most of these supplies for the wool dryer balls at my local Hobby store (minus the panty hose), so be sure to check there first.

For more directions on making these DIY Wool Dryer Balls, be sure to visit The Frugal Girls Webpage. Let us know if you enjoyed this do-it-yourself project in the comments below.