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Honey Sugar Face Scrub

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Hi Friends, it’s Aly from Entirely Eventful Day again! I am happy to be here to share with you a Summer-time life saver. Seriously though, it may not actually save your life, but it will save your face (which is pretty close).  
I’m a big believer in Natural Beauty Treatments, and this face scrub is one of my absolute favorite! There are a lot of sugar scrub recipes out there, and all I have tried are great. But this one (which I’m pretty sure I invented) is the best, best, best! 
If you have never tried a honey facial, I highly recommend it. Turing honey into a scrub is just a little bonus to all the benefits of slathering honey all over your face; it is sooo moisturizing and soothing.

Here’s what you do…
You can either make it as you go (which is what I usually do) or you can make a whole batch and package it up cute (I even created a little printable label for you).
1. Use new-ish (not old and gooey) honey (the honey in the squeezy bear bottles works best because it’s so soft). Fill a container 2/3 full with honey.
2. Add white granulated sugar a tablespoon at a time until you achieve the right consistency.
3. Use as you would use any other facial scrub to exfoliate your face and neck (don’t scrub too hard).
4. Leave the honey mixture on your face for 5 minutes to receive the hydrating benefits.
5. Rinse and enjoy!
The printable label is formatted to fit the lid of a mason jar. I used one of the short Mason jars to package my facial scrub. It turned out so cute. I also wrapped a little washi tape around the outside of the lid. I was happy and surprised to find that it was the perfect width! Bonus!

This is a perfect gift idea! You’re friends will thank you. Package it up cute and give it away.

Also, check out my other free printables and the ones in my printable shop.
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Thanks Aly for this yummy face scrub recipe! It is so adorable all wrapped up in a jar with washi!
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Bottle Piggy Banks #12MonthsofMartha Giveaway

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Disclosure: Martha Stewart provided the books for review/giveaway. The strong opinions are as always my own. 
We have been having so much fun this summer with field trips and crafts. It is the perfect time to enjoy time with the kids and create which is why I was thrilled when I received Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids to try out. I heard tons of oohs and aahs and “I want to make that!” as we flipped through the book. We plan on making many of the items from the book, but settled on bottle piggy banks to start out.
Aren’t they the cutest little oinkers? I am loving this book!
The instructions are simple and the pictures are of course fabulous.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
  • Scissors
  • Colored & Patterned Paper
  • Mini Water Bottles
  • Double Sided Tape (optional)
  • White Craft Glue
  • Utility Knife
  • Template for ears from pg. 340
  • Hole Punch
  • Sharpie (optional)
  • Wooden Beads
  • Acrylic Paint (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. We opted to paint our feet aka wooden beads to match our paper. If you are going to do this, paint them first to allow time to dry.
2. Cut long strips of paper to go around the bottles. You can glue them in place, or if you have little hands helping opt for double sided tape.

3. ADULTS: use a utility knife to cute a slot in the top for coins.

4. Use templates to cut out inner and outer ear. Glue together, bend back bottom of ear, glue to bottle.

5. Glue beads to the bottom of the piggy bank for feet.
6. Use a hole punch to make nostrils and (if you have a tiny punch) eyes and glue them in place. If you only have the standard punch you can color on eyes with a Sharpie.

Let the glue dry completely and feed those little piggies some coins. My little guys love doing tasks to earn coins to put in their banks! It’s always nice to have a new form of motivation!

Want a Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids book of your own? Enter below to win!

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DIY Rustic Silverware Caddy

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I was lucky to meet Kelly at the SNAP conference where we were teamed up for the Lowe’s Challenge. She is awesome and I am excited to have her to share a fun project today so without further adeiu…

Hello sweet friends! I’m Kelly. I was tickled silly when Michelle asked if I’d like to be a guest over here. If you aren’t familiar with who I am, I’m the author of the creative lifestyle blog, Live Laugh Rowe, where I share crafts, recipes, life’s moments and more. I’d {love} for you to stop by sometime — and if you like to party, I host a weekly linky party where you can show off your mad talents!

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Today I’m sharing a fun and simple DIY Rustic Condiment Caddy with you. As the warmer weather strolls in, we’ll be spending a little more (for some, a lot more) time outdoors. So, for those barbecues and outdoor picnics, this caddy will come in super handy.
 

Click for full tutorial…

First and foremost, let’s grab a few supplies. Three empty soup cans, white and cream acrylic paint, brushes, and large dowel for handle. Not pictured: twine, high temp glue gun and sand paper.

  DIY Conidment Caddy Supplies

In just a few easy steps, we’ll see this caddy come to life. Are you ready? Let’s do it! 1. Paint the soup cans in two coats of the cream colored acrylic paint. 2. Paint the soup can in one coat of the white acrylic paint.

  DIY Condiment Caddy painting cans

3. Lightly sand for a worn, rustic feel. 4. Glue twine around each of the soup cans. Set aside. 5. Drill hole the dowel on one side to string twine through for carrying (optional). 6. Glue each can to the dowel. Be sure to use a hot temp glue gun. Side Notes: The hot temp glue holds the cans to the dowel just fine; however, if you’re looking for something much more durable, consider using this tutorial using screws. Also, if you don’t want to purchase a dowel, I purchased a plunger at the dollar store and cut the handle from that. It worked perfectly!

DIY Rustic Condiment Caddy

There you have a perfectly functional and rustic condiment caddy! I adore it and think it will add a sweet touch to our indoor and outdoor barbecue needs. If you like the paint and sanding technique used in this project to create a vintage feel, you might also like my DIY Painted Mason Jars tutorial.

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Today I’m sharing a delicious dessert recipe for French Vanilla Dream Bars over at LLR. Be sure to stop by for some coffee and dessert {wink}. I’d {love} to have you!
Delicious French Vanilla Dream Bars with livelaughrowe.com
Thanks so much for having me, Michelle! Happy Crafting, friends! xo
 Kelly140
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Stenciled Glass Vase #12MonthsofMartha

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SUPPLIES:
  • Glass Vase
  • Martha Stewart Satin Paint in Pool
  • Martha Stewart Crafts Laser Cut Stencils
  • Martha Stewart Spray Adhesive
  • Martha Stewart Pearl Paint in Aquarium
  • Foam Brush
  • Martha Stewart Sprayable Gloss Enamel Finish




DIRECTIONS:

1. Pour the satin acrylic paint inside the vase around the sides and swirl, rotate, and tap to coat evenly. Let it dry overnight.


2. Spray the back of your stencil with spray adhesive so it will stick to your vase and help make the stencil lines crisper. Using your foam brush dob the pearl paint over the stencil. It may create little bubbles, but they will go away.


3. Let the paint dry completely, then spray a thin even coat of the gloss enamel to protect it.



4. Place a smaller vase or cup inside the painted vase to protect the paint from water. (I used one of those kid’s cups they give you at restaurants.) Fill your stenciled glass vase with bright spring blooms and enjoy a little of the outside in!



There’s an AMAZING discount at Michaels right now! 30% OFF Entire Purchase of Martha Stewart Crafts Craft Paint Tools & Accessories good through April 13th 2013! View and print the coupon here: US URL and CAN URL

Disclosure: Martha Stewart provided product to complete this post. The idea and opinions are my own.

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