‘Tis the season to be jolly fa-la-la-la-la la-la la-la! Winter is full of so many opportunities to try new recipes and crafts, like these Vintage Christmas Ornaments. They make great gifts for anyone with Christmas spirit – from co-workers and friends to family and that special hostess. I’m so excited that it’s December – yes, [Read More…]
DIY $10 Christmas Wreath
It’s amazing how easy it is to create your very own Christmas wreath – with the added benefit of choosing whatever wreath, garland and colored bow you like, and this is a DIY project that can be repeated throughout the year. Tip: Go to your local craft store and buy garland or bows that [Read More…]
DIY Remove Candle Wax From Holder
I thought that my two candle holders were doomed — the wax from its pillars spilled over and pooled at the bottom, making it impossible to scrape out. But no, rest assured… there’s a pin for that! Although I’ve been putting this chore off for weeks, I’m happy I finally tried it and that IT WORKED! YEAH! My [Read More…]
DIY Cake Icing Protector
Do you ever have to travel with iced cupcakes (cake or gooey brownies) but don’t have a special cupcake holder? Honestly. Who has that kind of cabinet space! Here’s a home hack for you. First place your dessert in its traveling container, such as a cupcake pan. Place 1 toothpick in each cupcake, or if [Read More…]
DIY Fruit Fly Trap
Fruit flies are annoying and sometimes feel impossible to get rid of. Until now. I discovered a pin — which is probably my most favorite pin of the month — that shows you how to get rid of pesky fruit flies once and for all. I’ve tried this DIY trap twice and it works like a charm. I think every [Read More…]
DIY Properly Clean a Makeup Brush
When was the last time you cleaned your blush makeup brush? Personally, I couldn’t remember and it was a good thing I stumbled on a pin for a DIY makeup brush cleaning concoction. It disinfects, dissolves grease/makeup, leaves no film and is inexpensive. Your brush may have a slight vinegar smell after this process, but hey, it’s [Read More…]
DIY Grow Your Own Green Onions
Don’t throw away your green onion stubs! Grow new green onions from them in just a couple of weeks. Well, lo and behold earlier that day I stumbled across a pin about how to grow your own green onions. I gave it a shot and the results are pretty fantastic. You can get about two or [Read More…]
DIY 6-Pack Bottle Reindeer
Dress up your six pack this holiday season! This one is an oldie, but goodie. Last Christmas I stumbled across the cutest pin of a Guinness 6-pack dressed up an individual reindeer. I immediately ran to the liquor store and Michael’s to pick up my craft supplies. It was adorable, delicious (to those that like Guinness!) and a guaranteed conversation starter. Do [Read More…]
DIY Groomsmen Gift with Black & Tan Brownies
For the past year and a half (since December 2010 to be exact) my life was consumed with wedding planning. I had a serious case of “Bride Brain” for months and naturally, I found myself on Pinterest hours at a time browsing for cake designs, color palettes, flower arrangements, hairstyles, makeup inspiration, teardrop earrings, a [Read More…]