HOW TO ADD A NOSE WIRE TO MY EASY-SEW FACE MASK
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by Karin M
3y ago
When I first published my Easy Sew Washable Face Mask pattern I had no idea how popular it would become. Nor would I have guessed that we would still be wearing them almost a year later. And it looks like they will be with us just a little while yet. Shortly after I designed my pattern, it became more and more difficult just to find the basics like thread, fabric, and elastic ribbon. Thankfully that is no longer an issue. And today I would like to show you how to add a nose wire to my easy-sew mask. But this method is not limited to my face mask pattern. As long as your mask has a filter pocke ..read more
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MELT AND POUR SOAP BASICS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR GREAT RESULTS
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by Karin M
3y ago
Melt and pour soap is a wonderful, easy to use beginner product for creating natural customized skin and body care. If you prefer to have control over what is in your skincare but the thought of working with scary dangerous chemicals like lye has kept you from trying your hand at soap making, you will love this! With a few melt and pour soap basics under your belt, you may never buy commercially made soap again. A few years ago I might have given making my own soap completely from scratch an honest try, but they pretty much lost me with the 4-week minimum time it takes to cure fully. I may hav ..read more
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HOW TO REGAIN YOUR LOST SENSE OF SMELL AND TASTE
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by Karin M
3y ago
Have you recovered from Covid-19 only to discover that you have yet to regain your lost sense of smell and taste? You are in growing company. Of the many who have gone through a relatively mild course of the disease, as many as 86% will experience at least partial if not a complete loss of their sense of smell and taste. The loss of a sense that not only evokes memories and brings pleasure, but also serves as an early warning system for our bodies can be nothing less than devastating. As human beings we are used to assessing our surroundings through sight, hearing, touch as well as the ability ..read more
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GREAT GIFTS WITHOUT SHIPPING OR A TRIP TO THE STORE
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by Karin M
3y ago
We all knew this would not turn out to be a normal Christmas Season after the year we have weathered. Finding the right gifts and getting ready for Holiday celebrations can be a stressful task during the best of times. The pressure of a worldwide pandemic that comes with its own set of special challenges like extremely stretched budgets, unpredictable shipping times, and empty shelves in stores can up stress levels even more. But it doesn’t have to. I promise you there is no need to head out to your local drug store to try to snag the last Chia Pet out of sheer desperation! Unless you’re into ..read more
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EASY DIY WINTER SHADOW BOXES – A FUN DOLLAR STORE CRAFT
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by Karin M
3y ago
One of my favorite memories growing up in my small Bavarian hometown is of admiring all of the different store window displays right before Christmas. I feel so incredibly lucky to have experienced a world in which small privately-owned shops still dominated the shopping landscape, at least in more rural areas. It seems like everyone really pulled out all of the stops in preparation for the big holiday. This last in my three-part Dollar Tree tray makeover series reminds me of those magical store windows so long ago. You can see how I transformed one of them into a cute succulent wall planter a ..read more
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HOW TO MAKE NATURALLY MOISTURIZING LIP BALM YOUR WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE
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by Karin M
3y ago
If I could take just one skincare item with me to a deserted island, lip balm would definitely be it. Chapped dry lips are the stuff of horror for me. The problem is that no matter which brand I tried, my lips inevitably wound up even drier and more irritated than before. Not sure which ingredients were the culprits, I decided to make my own natural lip balm years ago and have happily used it ever since. And that was fine and dandy until a certain virus hit. My favorite recipe was formulated to be used from a tin. But sticking your finger in lip balm to apply doesn’t make much sense, especiall ..read more
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HOW TO CREATE AN ADORABLE MOSAIC TILE TRAY
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by Karin M
3y ago
Creating a mosaic tile tray has been on my list for a long time. But to be honest, I just wasn’t sure how it would turn out. So when I recently decided to challenge myself to creating three completely different crafts from Dollar Tree wood trays, I thought this would be perfect. If you missed the little succulent wall planter I created from one of them, be sure to check it out! It turned out so well, I can’t wait to show you how to completely transform another boring wood tray, this time with mosaic tile. Before we get into the details of this easy DIY, I have to confess that it wasn’t without ..read more
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EASY DIY GOLD AND CONCRETE PUMPKIN PLANTER HOW TO
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by Karin M
3y ago
Confession: I am not really all that much into Halloween. I know. It’s a holiday that I didn’t grow up with, so there are no warm and fuzzy memories for me to reflect back on. Generally, since the kids are now grown, I don’t decorate much for Halloween especially inside. For me, orange pumpkins are more of an outdoor thing. But that doesn’t mean that I snub pumpkins all together. A few years ago I scored a pretty gold and concrete pumpkin which I adore to this day. Today is the second of three in my gaudy Dollar Tree pumpkin makeover series. The plan for this one was to create an easy but real ..read more
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HOW TO TURN AN UGLY DOLLAR TREE PUMPKIN INTO SOMETHING YOU CAN BE PROUD OF
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by Karin M
3y ago
Recently, while browsing my local Dollar Tree, I came upon the famous ugly foam pumpkin that appears to be one of their most hacked and made over products ever. Honestly, until I began seeing all kinds of projects that use them pop up online, I never gave them a second thought. But this is the year I decided to actually decorate for the Fall season! So I figured this would be the perfect time for me to see what I could come up with to turn an ugly Dollar Tree pumpkin into something to be proud of. This is the first of three ideas that came to mind and I have to say, I am pretty darn happy with ..read more
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MY TOP 10 FUN AND USEFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR CRAFTERS
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by Karin M
3y ago
You would think that crafters are the easiest people to shop for. After all, they love making stuff and always need supplies and tools to do it. And then you walk through the doors of a mega craft store. Shopping for the makers on your list can quickly become overwhelming. Not to worry, as an avid crafter I am here to help you with fun and useful gift ideas the crafters in your life will really appreciate! In my gift guide, you are sure to find something for any maker and creator in your life. I actually lied when I called this post my top 10. It includes so much more as you will see! To save ..read more
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