If you’re suffering from an ailment, an emotional issue, or ongoing pain, healing stones can be a great item to have to aid in both physical and spiritual healing. Healing stones are quite easy to make. You can either get tumbled rocks (if you have the patience you can collect…
Make your own rosary style prayer bead necklace A prayer bead necklace is similar to a rosary, and is typically used in prayer or spiritual practice. You can make your own prayer bead necklace at home. Prayer beads are a very special item for someone of faith. Some are simply…
Quick beauty tip: At the first sign of a breakout on your face, grab 1 tbsp of kaolin or bentonite clay, 1/2 tsp of honey and just enough warm water to turn it into a spreadable consistency. Mix it really well, apply it to your face and leave it for…
Many years ago I made the switch from commercial toothpaste to an all natural toothpaste. I bought it online for several years, but then the seller’s prices went up far too high,and I had to find an alternative. I decided to try my hand at making my own. I’ve been…
Well, today has been a productive day! Eric and I have been working all day to get new things ready for the shop, and we got quite a bit done. I started off by cutting squares for the origami packets that I put our herbs into. Then we sat down…
Okay, you all know how much I love natural products, especially the ones that I can make at home. Well, today I finally found the time to try making one that I’ve been wanting for ages: Natural mascara. I don’t wear much makeup, but I love what a light layer…
Getting my project list in order has been a really good thing. I’ve worked on three different projects today, and all of them are moving along. I’m not going to reveal any specifics until they’re up in the shop, but I’m pretty happy with the progress so far. I will…
So, today’s project was to finally make some more mini besoms. I’ve been meaning to do it for months now, but I kept putting it off because it was such a hassle to cut the grass for the bristles. Today I thought of a better way to do it,…
Sometimes I just have to laugh at things. Eric has a bad habit of not cleaning his coffee cup every day, so sometimes that nice, white cup turns a nasty brown. Dishwasher detergent and a scrubbie wouldn’t get it clean. So I told him one of my old tricks:…
Some time back I made myself a really pretty painted chicken egg. For me, it was a spiritual item to signify change, growth and rebirth. Even without the spiritual significance, it’s a beautiful item and a project that anyone could do. I figured it was about time to teach…
Creating Gothic and Vampire Style Decorations from Average Items For those of us who like the vampire and Gothic style, finding home décor items at an affordable price can be a challenge. This article will give you some ideas for making Gothic home décor from normal items. The first step…
A Dremel tool can make etched glass work possible Etched glass can be a beautiful thing, and if you own a Dremel tool, you can learn to make your own. This article will show you how to get started on a simple project. What you’ll need: A Dremel tool (having…
Can’t find the crochet pattern you want? Make your own! Sometimes you want to make something, but you can’t find a crochet pattern for the item you want to create. With a little patience and practice you can learn to create your own original crochet pattern. I have been crocheting…
Use a wood burner to create a work of art Wood burning can be a great way to create unique pieces of art. This article will help you get started on your own wood burning projects. What You’ll Need: Wood burning tool and various heads, pre-made plain wooden plaque (Pine…