Lip Balm's Da Bomb!

Not sure what to give your bridesmaids? How about a little bit of pampering with a spa kit full of handmade beauty swag?  Start off with this all-natural (no petroleum ickiness here, thanks) lip balm that’ll give your girls (or guys) kissable lips.

This recipe makes enough for 12 tubes.  

Supplies Needed:

2 tablespoons beeswax (about 1 oz)

2 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoons shea butter

12 lip balm containers {check out http://www.sunburstbottle.com/plastic-jars/lip-balm-and-tubes for a great selection of tubes and other swell containers}

A dropper

5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil or a couple drops of your favorite flavoring, such as chocolate or vanilla extract. (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt beeswax in a small, non-stick pan over low heat. Add coconut oil and shea butter, melting the ingredients together. Add the essential oils if you’re using them. 

2. Using a small dropper, pour the melted liquid into your lip balm containers. Add a few extra drops to the top after filling each container as the ingredients will shrink as they cool.

3. Cool completely to harden. Cover with cap and decorate the tube if you so desire.

Lip Balm's Da Bomb!

Not sure what to give your bridesmaids? How about a little bit of pampering with a spa kit full of handmade beauty swag?  Start off with this all-natural (no petroleum ickiness here, thanks) lip balm that’ll give your girls (or guys) kissable lips.

This recipe makes enough for 12 tubes.  

Supplies Needed:

2 tablespoons beeswax (about 1 oz)

2 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoons shea butter

12 lip balm containers {check out http://www.sunburstbottle.com/plastic-jars/lip-balm-and-tubes for a great selection of tubes and other swell containers}

A dropper

5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil or a couple drops of your favorite flavoring, such as chocolate or vanilla extract. (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt beeswax in a small, non-stick pan over low heat. Add coconut oil and shea butter, melting the ingredients together. Add the essential oils if you’re using them. 

2. Using a small dropper, pour the melted liquid into your lip balm containers. Add a few extra drops to the top after filling each container as the ingredients will shrink as they cool.

3. Cool completely to harden. Cover with cap and decorate the tube if you so desire.

Lip Balm’s Da Bomb!

Not sure what to give your bridesmaids? How about a little bit of pampering with a spa kit full of handmade beauty swag?  Start off with this all-natural (no petroleum ickiness here, thanks) lip balm that’ll give your girls (or guys) kissable lips.

This recipe makes enough for 12 tubes.  

Supplies Needed:

2 tablespoons beeswax (about 1 oz)

2 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoons shea butter

12 lip balm containers {check out http://www.sunburstbottle.com/plastic-jars/lip-balm-and-tubes for a great selection of tubes and other swell containers}

A dropper

5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil or a couple drops of your favorite flavoring, such as chocolate or vanilla extract. (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt beeswax in a small, non-stick pan over low heat. Add coconut oil and shea butter, melting the ingredients together. Add the essential oils if you’re using them. 

2. Using a small dropper, pour the melted liquid into your lip balm containers. Add a few extra drops to the top after filling each container as the ingredients will shrink as they cool.

3. Cool completely to harden. Cover with cap and decorate the tube if you so desire.

Lip Balm's Da Bomb!

Not sure what to give your bridesmaids? How about a little bit of pampering with a spa kit full of handmade beauty swag?  Start off with this all-natural (no petroleum ickiness here, thanks) lip balm that’ll give your girls (or guys) kissable lips.

This recipe makes enough for 12 tubes.  

Supplies Needed:

2 tablespoons beeswax (about 1 oz)

2 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoons shea butter

12 lip balm containers {check out http://www.sunburstbottle.com/plastic-jars/lip-balm-and-tubes for a great selection of tubes and other swell containers}

A dropper

5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil or a couple drops of your favorite flavoring, such as chocolate or vanilla extract. (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt beeswax in a small, non-stick pan over low heat. Add coconut oil and shea butter, melting the ingredients together. Add the essential oils if you’re using them. 

2. Using a small dropper, pour the melted liquid into your lip balm containers. Add a few extra drops to the top after filling each container as the ingredients will shrink as they cool.

3. Cool completely to harden. Cover with cap and decorate the tube if you so desire.

Sewing Your Own Gown

It’s no secret that sewing is my Sworn Mortal Enemy. Oh, I’ve tried learning. Even bought a machine. I can reattach buttons and mend the odd seam but, otherwise, sewing is just a skill that eludes me. If you don’t share my fear of needle ‘n’ thread, I have some great resources for those of you considering sewing your own gown (and aren’t accomplished seamstresses). * Sewing.Org – The official site of the Home Sewing Organization has some excellent tips and tricks for bridal sewing projects. * A Vintage Wedding – Not only a neat little resource for researching vintage weddings, they offer a collection of vintage sewing patterns for sale. * Fashion-era Forum – Another awesome vintage wedding resource, the Fashion Era forums offer a whole bulletin board topic dedicated to weddings. Lots of great projects and helpful peeps. * SewBridal – A resource for that highlights tips and hints for creating your own gown from McCall’s sewing patterns.

Mini Sweater Shrug

Did you know that some churches/houses of worship require brides to have covered shoulders/arms (in other words: no strapless gowns)? Maybe your church requires it or maybe it’s just your preference to be a little more covered than your gown allows. Perhaps, even, you’d just like a sweet little cover-up to keep warm. Whatever your situation, this adorable mini sweater (a.k.a. the boobholder) project from Glampyre Knits perfect. Imagine it done is a soft, fuzzy white knit (cashmere) or a sleek metallic. Chic! Project Directions: Glampyre Knits

Crochet Organdy Ribbon Gown

This one’s for you, my crochet-savvy friends. Behold this lovely vintage gown created from crocheted organdy ribbon. If any of you endeavor to make this: please send pictures! I’m dying to see it (but am not crochet-friendly myself by any means, thus I won’t be making it). Project Directions From The Fabulous Me Did It