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How To Make Beeswax Candles

September 14, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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I love bees wax candles, In fact I have fond memories of dad bringing home a slab of Bees wax sheeting. We had so many candles it was crazy. Then one time he brought home the colored sheets. Was so … Read More...

Easy Chalkboard Photo Display

September 14, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Upcycle an ugly old picture into a chalkboard photo display.  This is no ordinary display as the photos are stuck down with velcro sticky dots.  So they can be moved around and easily changed.  Plus you can write your own … Read More...

DIY Icecream party

September 13, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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It seems that Ice-cream parties are all the fun right now, I mean who can resist a good ice-cream? Add loads of sugar and candy to pop on top and you have every child’s dream. I love the backdrop they … Read More...

Wrinkles Be Gone With Groupon

September 13, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Disclaimer – This post is sponsored by Groupon but all opinions are my own, even the crazy ones.

Do you know what furrows are? Do you have some? If you have no idea what I am talking about, then these … Read More...

Adorable Crochet Mushrooms

September 12, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This free Crochet pattern is for these adorable little mushrooms. You can use them to stick in pots, add to key chains or just use them for fun children’s pretend play. The free pattern can be downloaded as a … Read More...

Plastic Canvas – Patriotic Bookmarks

September 12, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This Plastic Canvas chart is for a set of patriotic bookmarks. Perfect little gifts for school aged children.

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Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Looking for more patriotic Embroidery Designs? Check … Read More...

The Calmness Of Mandala Art For Kids

September 12, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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A mandala is a circular structure with radial symmetry, meaning that the design radiates out symmetrically from the center. It is one of nature’s more wonderful and perfect configurations that can be found naturally or created by your children in … Read More...

4 Things I Wish I Had Done In My First Year Of Business

September 11, 2016 by Shellie Wilson


Learning from your mistakes is all part of the business but what if you could speed the process up a little and learn from someone else? This article shares Danielle’s top 4 things she would have done differently before starting … Read More...

Party Napkins From Drab To Fab

September 10, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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If you have a Cuttlebug  machine then turning store bought napkins in to embossed delights is going to be so easy.

Check out the full tutorial on how you can spruce up your napkins with ease.

Free Chart – Embroidered Bouquet

September 10, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This chart and tutorial is for the Bouquet of flowers you see above. The colors are amazing and I love the use of so many different flowers and stitch techniques.  Embroidery Bouquet Chart.

DIY Cake Sprinkle Shoes

September 10, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This is such a cool project. If you are lucky enough you can pick up blank canvas shoes in summer sales. I always make sure I buy a few pairs in different sizes as there is always a fun Kids … Read More...

Amugurumi Trio Of Patterns

September 9, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This little trio of friends are available free from Bluebird and Daisy. There are just small enough and cute enough to fit in to your pocket or purse. I adore little tiny Crochet projects like these and so do my … Read More...

DIY Jelly Soaps

September 8, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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I believe it was LUSH Cosmetics that first started with Jelly soaps and thank goodness they did as now it’s a sure fire way to get little kidlets to wash them selves. I have to admit I like using them … Read More...

Rainbow Butterfly Bookmark

September 8, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This is so beautiful and I love it in the rainbow designs but you could choose any color you like. The pattern is available in PDF format from Marthas Tatting Blog These would make beautiful handmade gifts.

How To Watercolor – Pineapple

September 8, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Here is a great tutorial for young or old on how to Paint a pineapple with Water color. You can grab the free template and then follow the step by step instructions to create your piece of art. Whilst a … Read More...

Free Anchor Bag Tote Pattern

September 7, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Whether you’re hitting the high seas or heading to the beach this Yacht anchor inspired bag is just the thing you need. This Crochet tutorial is for a tapestry style crochet pattern.

Materials:

  • US G (4.00 mm) crochet hook
  • US
… Read More...

6 DIY Face Scrubs

September 7, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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6 DIY Face Scrubs for Glowing Skin

Exfoliating your skin on a regular basis is one of the key steps to having a smooth, radiant complexion. Exfoliation helps get rid of old, dead skin cells. As new cells form in … Read More...

How To Make Wax Chunks

September 7, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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There are many different techniques and methods for making candles, and one popular method involves using wax chunks. Wax chunks are small pieces of wax that can be melted down and poured into a mold to create a candle. … Read More...

Working Mans Hand And Foot Salve

September 6, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This is all you need to make this amazing Salve.  Pop it in a jar for a great Father’s day gift.

¼ cup beeswax
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup Shea butter
1 tsp. vitamin E oil
10 drops clove … Read More...

DIY Italian Soda Bar For Your Next Party

September 6, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Wondering what drinks to serve at your next party? Check out this DIY Italian Soda bar. It will bring but sweet memories and get the taste buds going. Check it out here. Italian Soda bar.

Here are some other great … Read More...

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