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A lovely handmade gift for any friend or family member is a tiered food service stand. It’s simple and lovely and takes no special skills. You only need some supplies that you might already have around your house. Supplies You’ll Need Plates Candlestick Glue Directions Apply a conservative amount of glue to the edge of the candlestick that will attach to ...
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You all know I love me some homemade sugar scrub. I've done several variations on my original homemade sugar scrub recipe and this is the next one I've tried using a whole vanilla bean and I love it! It's perfect for diy gifts this holiday season because it's inexpensive, easy to make, and it's organic! I ...
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As I'm brainstorming great DIY gifts for the holidays, I asked the question: is it easy to make your own scented candle? I wondered if I would have to buy a bunch of expensive molds and supplies just to be able to make a couple of candles for people this holiday season. So I set ...
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Grab your bucket full of broken crayons and bring new life to an old favorite. This tutorial is the easiest way I have found to make recycled crayons. Some directions have you melt the wax first and then carefully pour it into molds. Well, that just sounded like a lot of trouble to me. So ...
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Making your own homemade laundry detergent means that not only are you having a bunch of fun and earning bragging rights with your friends, but you are also saving money while being eco-conscious at the same time! Here is a list of all the homemade laundry detergent recipes that I shared with you this week. ...
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Out of all the things I'm talking about this week in regards to laundry, this homemade laundry soap recipe is by far my favorite. It's super easy to make, and is the cheapest out of all the laundry detergent recipes I've been sharing. If you've got these ingredients and twenty minutes, then you can make your ...
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Homemade laundry detergent is eco-friendly, easy to make and is so much cheaper than conventional detergents. These are just a couple of the reasons I like to make homemade laundry detergent. Here is a great recipe that you can use to make your own laundry detergent. This is the powder detergent recipe, and the liquid ...
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Dessert stands can cost a pretty penny, but this super easy combination of a coordinating plate and cup is a smart way to save money and make your own DIY cake stand. The adhesive is definitely not natural, but it is completely enclosed and never comes into contact with skin or food. Get the details on this ...
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