Here is a picture of the letters I made from a Pinterest. I first started with the cheap paper maiche (sp?) letter blocks! I think I got them for about $1.39 each. These just look like brown cardboard letters. I then purchased a can of Gold Metallic spray paint. I took them outside and started to put light layers of paint on them. I did this on a very windy day so the paint took no time at all to dry! I put a few layers on let them dry and then Viola I had nice gold letters for my bedroom wall that look metal and expensive but actually super cheap, light weight for easy hanging and cardboard! Erin and I (Stephanie) were married on April 1st, 2006.....yes that's right we got married on April Fools Day! We have two boys, Kale (8) and Maks (6). We also have three dogs Skeeter, Harley and Charlie! Our life may not always be perfect but it is all ours! Thanks for visiting our blog!
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Monday, January 2, 2012
Gold Metallic Letters for Wall
Here is a picture of the letters I made from a Pinterest. I first started with the cheap paper maiche (sp?) letter blocks! I think I got them for about $1.39 each. These just look like brown cardboard letters. I then purchased a can of Gold Metallic spray paint. I took them outside and started to put light layers of paint on them. I did this on a very windy day so the paint took no time at all to dry! I put a few layers on let them dry and then Viola I had nice gold letters for my bedroom wall that look metal and expensive but actually super cheap, light weight for easy hanging and cardboard! Sunday, January 1, 2012
Homemade Massage Bar (similar to LUSH Buffy bar)
This was my first try at a massage bar below is the actual amounts that I used and then below that are my suggestions on what you may think about and what I will try differently next time!
Lush Massage Bar Recipe
Lush Massage Bar Recipe
3 oz Shea Butter
2 oz Cocoa Butter
½ - 1 oz of the following:
Ground Adzuki beans
Ground rice
Ground almonds
10-20 drops of essential oils (this just depends on your preference)
Mix together the Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter over LOW heat on the
stove or in the microwave (using 10-15 second bursts) until blended
completely. If you haven’t already ground
your almonds, beans and rice you should do so now (Note: when blending, grind the
pieces to the size of YOUR preference).
After they are ground you will add the exfoliates to your butter mixture and stir in
well.
Next, add in your essential oils of
choice. In order to help the ground exfoliates
stay in the middle of the mixture (as opposed to sinking to the bottom) you now
need to put the entire mixture into the freezer. Leave it in until the mixture turns an opaque
color but do not leave it in too long or it will set entirely! Remove from freezer and stir well so your ground elements are well mixed in. Next spoon mixture into your molds making
sure to bang them gently on the counter as you fill them to ensure all the air
bubbles come out. Last place the molds into the refrigerator until the bars have set, pop out of molds and enjoy!
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
DIY Dishwasher
Detergent:
1 box Borax (4lbs 12 oz)
1 box Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda* (3 lbs 7 oz)
4 oz unsweetened lemonade drink mix (like Kool-aid) (another option would be to use citric acid)
1 box Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda* (3 lbs 7 oz)
4 oz unsweetened lemonade drink mix (like Kool-aid) (another option would be to use citric acid)
3 cups Epsom Salt
Lemi Shine Rinse Aid
Lemi Shine Rinse Aid
Mix all ingredients in a
large container. Your best bet is to find
something that will keep the moisture out and that will store in the amount of
space you have. This is a large recipe. I found a scoop from an old drink mix.
If you wish to make this with a friend it makes enough to split. You only use a
tablespoon (or possibly two depending on the size of your dishwasher) at a time
so it will last for a very long time!
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