Category: Crafts

Sea Breeze Bath Bombs Recipe!

Have you ever been to the Lush store? If not, they have fun bath bombs. Basically, its scenty soap that dissolves in the bath water. They’re amazing, but so expensive! So, why not make your own at home?! These make fun anniversary or birthday gifts. If you’d like to make one of these bath bombs as well, then be sure to have the following ingredients ready:

• 1 cup of baking soda
• 1/2 cup of citric acid
• 1 tbsp of cornstarch
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp lake coloring
• 1 tbsp apricot kernel oil
• 10-12 drops essential oil
• Witch Hazel
• Rubbing Alcohol

These are just some of the basic ingredients. You can add glitter or other essential oils to make your bath bomb unique. Let us know what bath bomb you’ve made and what you think of this idea.

For additional directions or other recipes, be sure to visit the One Essential Community Webpage! 

I love all things spring and summer! Flowers and flower pots are no exception! With the fall quickly approaching these adorable pot will keep your room sunny during the cooler months! My family and I love doing these little projects together because it brings out our creative sides!

Materials needed:
*terra cotta pots (pick your sizes)
*acrylic paint
*water sealer spray (can be found in the craft store or home improvement stores)

Directions:
This is probably the easiest part! You just take your flower pot, some paint, your imagination, and have fun! Let the paint completely dry then spray on a coat of the water sealer spray! I can’t wait to see what kind of cool creations and designs you did!

If you liked this fun DIY then make sure to check out our others over over at thriftymommaramblings.com! Please make sure to share in the comments what your flower pots looked like! Thanks and remember to HAVE FUN!

How To Make A Paper Chain Snake!

Wanting to make a craft with your kiddos this weekend? I sure am! If you’d like to make this craft, then we have an easy-looking craft for you. This Paper Chain Snake looks absolutely fun and easy to make. This craft would be perfect after visiting your local zoo! If you’d like to make this project as well, you’ll need the following supplies:

• Green Card Stock
• Yellow Card Stock
• Scissors
• Stapler and Staples
• Glue
• Googly Eyes
• Red Balloon

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

For additional directions on making this craft, be sure to visit the Raising Little Superheroes Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comment section below, because we’d love to hear from you.

Textured Hot Air Balloon Craft!

Want to explore the 5 senses with a preschool craft this weekend? If so, this Textured Hot Air Balloon project looks fun to make with your kiddos. I no longer have children this age, but this craft looks fun to make! Plus, wouldn’t these projects look fun on your fridge at home? If you’d like to make this balloon project as well, be sure to have the following supplies at home:

• paper plate
• glue
• scissors
• Mr. Sketch Markers
• items such as crepe paper, tissue paper, glitter, colored rice, feathers, fabric, felt, bubble wrap, buttons, cotton balls and so on
• string/yarn/cord
• hole puncher
• brown paper lunch bag

For additional directions on making this craft, be sure to visit the Artsy Momma Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this project in the comment section below. We’d love to hear from you.

DIY Rustic Twig Frame Project!

I found the most adorable frame project! You must look at this DIY Rustic Twig Frame project. This looks like such a beautiful gift idea for a birthday or anniversary. I plan on making one of these frames for my mother-in-law! Want to make one too? If so, be sure to pick up the following supplies:

• Wooden craft frame
• Pruning shears
• Brown acrylic paint
• Foam brush
• Hot glue gun and hot glue stick (or white craft glue)
• 40 to 50 small twigs (1/16 to 1/4 inch in diameter)
• Decorative faux moss and flowers

PS: I was able to find the craft frame, foam brushes, and faux decorations at my local Dollar Tree!

For additional directions on making this craft, be sure to visit the EHow Webpage for more details. Let us know how your craft turned out, because we’d love to know.