DeShawn Marie shares a Bath Tea recipe for varicose veins on her blog. She notes that she is currently testing this recipe out, but would like to go ahead and share it to see if anyone else benefits from this … Read More...
Project: Grungeboard Bracelet
Beat Johns shares a step by step and video tutorial on how to make this super cool bracelet using Tim Holt’s Grundgeboard, how fun is that?! Click here to learn how to make one for yourself, or wouldn’t this be … Read More...
DIY: Blue Man Cold Process Soap
Learn how to make this funky Blue Man Cold Process Soap with Soap Queen’s tutorial. Be sure to check out her videos regarding safety precautions and basic instructions, as well.
Persnickety Pelican
Persnickety Pelican is full of adorable items, including the Whimsical Woolies Soaps. The soaps are made-to-order, then covered in the cutest needle felt art.
Vegan Beauty Recipes
As The Natural Beauty Workshop points out, one of the great things about making your own handmade skin and hair care products is that you can control what is or isn’t inside them. Their round-up of Vegan Recipes makes it … Read More...
Technique: Encaustic Backgrounds
Visit Splicoast and let Birgit Edblom shows you how to make fantastic encaustic (melted wax) backgrounds, perfect for cards or even to make artwork to hang on your wall. Click here for her step by step tutorial and video.
-Heather
DIY: Eco Chic Candles
Candles make terrific gifts, but can sometimes be a bit expensive. Thanks to Soap Queen’s tutorial, you can now create your own Eco Chic Candles at home! For more tips on candle making, check out the Soap Queen TV Episode … Read More...
Leopard Print Make Up & Nails
I’m not sure how practical Leopard Print Eye Make Up is for everyday wear. But it definitely is an artistic expression that is nothing if not eye-catching. If you’re feeling especially wild, why not pair your leopard print eye make … Read More...
Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers
I come across a lot of makeup tips, but not a lot specifically for women that wear glasses. Beauty Fool shares a few tips for those who do wear glasses.
DIY: Cooling Cucumber & Mint Body Oil
The Natural Beauty Workshop created a recipe for a Cooling Cucumber & Mint Body Oil that was designed with shaving in mind. The essential oils, Chamomile & Spearmint, will soothe & cool skin that may be irritated as a result … Read More...
Project: Graduation Money Card
Click here to visit the Hero Arts blog and learn how to make this wonderful graduation money card.
-Heather
Looking for more Graduation themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
DIY Spa Treatments
Going to a spa is a luxurious & time-consuming treat we can’t all afford. But, thanks to Olicious Life, we can treat ourselves to an indulgent spa treatment or two at home. Check out the DIY Spa Treatments posted on … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon Flower
Visit my own personal blog P is for Paper and I’ll show you how to make this pretty little flower using stitched ribbon. They make perfect embellishments for any stamped card or scrapbook page. Click here for the instructions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Stamped and Embossed Metal Flowers
Join Nathalie Kalbach for a super cool technique, she shows you how to stamp and emboss on metal blanks and then add material to make cool mixed media flowers. I’ve got to try these for myself, right up my alley! … Read More...
Project: Gift Card Holder
Visit the Outlines stamps website for instructions on how to make this pretty stamped gift card holder. Click here to learn how.
-Heather
DIY: Hair Care Products
The Natural Beauty Workshop recently posted links to some hair care products that had been submitted to their Flickr photo pool. This in turn lead me to their collection of hair care recipes, including ones for Rosemary Walnut Shampoo… Read More...
DIY: Realistic Ice Cream Soap
Denise from GoPlanetEarth.com posted a video tutorial on her blog showing how to create Realistic Ice Cream Soap. These soaps would be great favors at any party or shower or just a fun project to do with your kids this … Read More...
Tutorial: Rolled Paper Flower
Join Joanne Basile on the Splitcoast Stampers site for her step by step tutorial and video on how to make these fun rolled paper flowers. They make a perfect accent to any card or scrapbook layout! Click here for the … Read More...
DIY: Cappuccino Milk Bath
I love the smell of coffee and cappuccino, so The Natural Beauty Workshop’s recipe for a Cappuccino Milk Bath really appealed to me. If giving as a gift, you can add a wooden scoop, a brown ribbon, and one of … Read More...
Technique and Project: Stamping into Chipboard
Let Vanessa Spencer at the Stampington website show you how to make this stunning journal cover, she uses metal stamps and stamps an impression into chipboard, how cool is that? Click here for her instructions.
-Heather