Scented Gift Lavender lady

This little ‘granny’ doll is bound to be a great favourite with small girls. She is easily made out of scraps of fabric and is filled with lavender. Read the rest of this entry »

Teach you making the beaded napkin rings

materials

Amount given for one napkin ring 7m colored wire, 28 gauge

Approximately 120 iridescent beads in a complementary or contrasting color

1 pair of 5.5mm (no.5) knitting needles Read the rest of this entry »

Botanical Bounty

It’s so pleasant to incorporate dried herbs and other botanicals into candles, but there are some real fire hazards, too. It’s important to always design your candles with safety in mind. Read the rest of this entry »

Lavender Body Lotion Gift DIY

This creamy lotion is excellent for conditioning dry skin in winter, and because lavender oil is an efficient treatment for burns, it can also be used to soothe sunburn. Read the rest of this entry »

Tea Tree Foot Cream and Body Lotion

Tea tree is one of the great healing oils, with antiseptic and fungicidal properties which will protect the feet from foot complaints often acquired at the swimming pool or gym. Its fresh resinous smell makes it an ideal oil for both men and women. For ease of use, the foot cream can be kept in a pump-action plastic bottle rather than in the more usual glass or ceramic container. Read the rest of this entry »

Mother’s Day Flower Bouquet DIY

This candle makes an excellent gift for Mother’s Day or other special event. The shape of the brandy snifter acts like a magnifying glass, making the embedments appear larger than they really are. Molding the decorative embedments does not involve knives or heat, so this is a good project to share with children. As you work side by side, let your conversation drift into a recollection of the reasons you appreciate your lucky loved one. Read the rest of this entry »

Unique Lifestyle Gift Ideas: Mother’s Day Decor; Easter Chocolate; Halloween Fun Outrageous

Mother’s Day Creative Gift Ideas

The role of a mother has long been revered, with Mother Earth being worshipped in many forms. The origins of Mothering Sunday, known in the USA as Mother’s Day and celebrated later in the year, are therefore unclear. It may have very early pagan origins but it is probable that it began with the medieval practice of visiting the cathedral of the diocese or Mother Church on the fourth Sunday in Lent. Read the rest of this entry »

Generous Painted Enamelware, Luxury Colour

The men and women sailed narrow boats along the waterways of England created a unique style of painted enamelware, said to be the oldest folk-art in the country. Today only a handful of narrow-boat painters are still at work, yet a novice can apply a simplified version of the classic narrow-boat designs to dull household items, and transform them with the colours and vitality of the original ware. Canal traditions are also popular in France as well as Holland where distinctive styles of decoration have evolved over the centuries. Read the rest of this entry »

Embroidery Samplers and Needlepoint, Holiday Decorations continue…

The Canvas

The canvas does not have to be marked out; instead, just follow the colour chart opposite. Remember that each square represents one intersection of canvas thread and not the hole between the thread. Each square represents one tent stitch (see diagram below). Before beginning to stitch, it is advisable to mark the top of the canvas, so that if you turn the canvas while stitching you will know where the top is. Please note that the colours on the chart are stronger than the wools themselves, to make them easier to see. The corresponding wool colours are on the colour key. Read the rest of this entry »