DIY Creative Candles

Our feature project, above and below, is a DIY Autumn mason jar candle that is cheap and easy to make. LOVE the glow through the fall leaves!

From ‘Oleander and Palm’ these DIY birch candles are a natural look that can be used year round, but I can see them looking especially amazing around the holidays. Don’t forget gift giving time is right around the corner too, and these creative projects you make yourself are a truly heartfelt gift that will not get put in a back closet!

Another great DIY candle project straight from nature? These gold dipped log candlesfrom ‘Life Over Easy’… The gold paint adds something to the project, I think it was just enough without making it look gaudy gold… Another great gift idea!

From ‘Four Plus an Angel’ these crafty photo candleholders are easy with a printer and some old or dollar store vases… Click through to see how the photos glow when the candle is lit! Wedding gift?

Looking for something a little more exotic? These DIY lace candles look Victorian to me, and they are easy!

Crystal at ‘A Pumpkin and a Princess’ has a tutorial for you on these (what I can imagine smell AMAZING!) DIY lavender mason jar candles

This candle lampshade craft from ‘Good Housekeeping’ uses old wine glasses and a homemade shade for this really sure project. Complete instructions with a  printable template for cutting out the lampshade.

Finally, from ‘DIY Wanderer’, this ultimate DIY candle guide tells you how to make your own candles, and gives you a chart to mix and match containers, wicks, etc… and then of course, step by step instructions to making the candles themselves… Have fun with your candles, and remember…use them!

DIP-DYED FROSTED TUMBLERS

Materials: Glass tumblers, rubbing alcohol, painter’s tape, a foam pouncer, Translucent Frost Glass Paint (we used Beach Glass!)

What to do:
1. Using rubbing alcohol and a paper towel or cotton ball, clean the tumblers and let dry.
2. Take the painter’s tape in manageable sections and tape off where you want your paint to go.
3. Use your finger nail or a credit card to press out all air bubbles and seal the tape onto the tumblers.
4. Dip the foam pouncer in the frost paint and begin painting the tumblers using an up and down motion (don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect – a second coat will fix any mistakes!).
5. Let dry two hours before applying a second coat.
6. Let second coat dry overnight and then peel off the painter’s tape!
7. Follow the directions on  for how to set the paint (We air cure for 21 days, but you can also oven bake them!).
8. Have a party!

We hope you’ve enjoyed our DIY projects.

Here Is All You Can Do With Shoe Boxes

~ Yarn Chandelier ~

Materials:
– yarn
– macrame rings
– scissors


Instructions:
1. Tie two pieces of yarn to ring, creating a cross.
2. To suspend the chandler, tie a long length of yarn to the cross-section, you can level out the chandelier at the end by pull the crossed pieces of yarn from side to side through the suspended knot.
3. Cut multiple pieces of yarn to the same length, loop yarn through ring and tie a slip knot. Repeat until the ring is full.
4. Trim bottom of yarn to get an even finish.
5. Hang in a grouping for impact, you can carry the size of the rings for variety and interest.

DIY Ideas

Ping Pong Ball Cafe Lights

Necklace Holder

Tin Lantern

Letter Art with Thumb Tacks

Macrame Lawn Chair

Handmade Mug

Mason Jar Craft | DIY Vintage Pendant Lighting

Bathroom Hacks!!!

Use an over-the-door shoe organizer in the shower.

If you start having a crazy number of products line your tub, give this a try. Make sure to pick a mesh organizer that allows water to drain from the pockets

2. Hang products from a curtain rod.

Not only is this another amazing idea for keeping things organized in the shower, it also puts the products right at your fingertips. Bending over? Please

3. Prevent rust with nail polish.

You know that nasty ring your aluminum shaving cream can leaves on your tub? Here's a solution: Paint the bottom of the can with a clear nail polish to prevent the can from leaving rusty residue. 

4. Clean your shower with grapefruit.

That's right! Cut a grapefruit in half and use it to clean your showerhead and knob. The acid from the fruit gets the job done, plus it leaves a citrusy smell. 

5. Keep products on a lanyard when traveling.

This is the perfect solution for keeping your mini travel bottles organized and accessible.   

6. Dry hair with a T-shirt.

Wet strands are actually more susceptible to breaking than dry hair. Using a cotton T-shirt to dry hair instead of a towel is brilliant, because a T-shirt is much gentler. 

7. Soak your showerhead in vinegar.

When it's time to give your shower a deep clean, fill a plastic bag with vinegar and tie it around your showerhead, leaving it there overnight. You'll wake up to find your showerhead squeaky clean. 

8. DIY a shower cap.

This may not be a long-term solution for keeping hair dry in the shower, but when you're in a pinch, this totally works. Simply tie a plastic shopping bag around your head and secure it with two knots. 

9. Decorate with ribbons instead of curtain hooks.

Instantly add an adorable twist to your bathroom decor without spending a ton of money by using ribbons to hang your shower curtain. 

10. Remove clothing wrinkles while showering.

This hack is an oldie but a goody, especially when you're short on time in the morning. Hang wrinkled clothing in the bathroom while you shower to let the steam work its magic on the wrinkles.