#ExpressYourself Elmer’s Painters Opaque Paint Markers & Projects

12 May posted by
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Dear Creatives, I wanted to share some new products from Elmer’s & a project anyone can do with them! So first up the products & then the project (s) !

Elmer’s Opaque Paint Markers:

  • New $1.97 price at Walmart for single Painters Paint Markers
  • more selection and the new everyday low price of the single Painters Paint Markers
  • They come in sets in if you wish &  in colors such as : pretty pastels & sherbert swirl
    • Medium tip size
    • Fast drying
    • Non-toxic
    • Permanent
    • Acrylic paint
    • Easy to use
    • Acid free
    • Photo safe
    • Can be used on wood, glass, ceramic, foam board, plastic, card-stock and much more
    • Great for crafting
    • Perfect for personalizing
    • Mess free
I picked up a pack of the Elmer’s Painters Opaque Paint Markers, 5-Pack, Sherbet Swirl: Ocean, Lilac, Citron, Coral & Tangerine!
To see my entire shop along with more finished product images check out my Google+ post/shop.
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I couldn’t help but, be inspired by all the colors & plants being offered right now for home & garden! I decided to do some projects that I will add to the garden patio & for my herb garden.

 

 

 

One of the places I looked for Elmer’s Painters Pens was the My Memories section of my Walmart store, but they weren’t there so it was off to the crafts section to find them! I could of bought them individually but, for my project decided on a 5-pack.

 

 

Before plain!
After using Elmer’s Painter’s, I still wanted that washed look so I didn’t go over it a second time.

 

 

Before
After bright, beautiful!  I see more of these little garden signs in my future!

 

Before lifeless, colorless mini planter.

 

 

I guess I could of sanded it first, but this happens to be the only side that was a little rough.

 

I did different designs so you can switch the look by moving the sides around.

 

This is the flower design I penciled in the rest is freehand. I think light  penciling in is best for getting a result you like.

 

 

These projects were easy, fun to do & I recommend you give Elmer’s Painters Pen a try I think you’ll love them as much as I do! So many uses for these pens honestly!

 

Have you used Elmer’s Painters Pens Yet? If so what did you do? If not what would you try with them ?

 

To#ExpressYourself & see all thatElmer’s has to offer & follow them visit these links:

 

“I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™. #CBias #SocialFabric”

 

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Join us! Co-Hosting Friday Shout Out Social Link Up!

11 May posted by

Dear Creatives, I am co-hosting this social this week. I hope you join in!

What is this blog hop all about, you ask? Myself, Cinthya and a Guest Host will be hosting this blog hop every Friday for the duration of three days. The Guest Host will be a featured blogger picked randomly every week (and can only be featured once every month) from the list of everyone who link up. They will have the benefit of joining Cinthya and Myself in hosting the Friday Shout-Out blog hop along with getting some free promotional space on our blogs (hence the Shout-Out). We will post their button on our page for a week for free. Who doesn’t love free advertisement?!


Meet out guest host for this week: Theresa from Dear Creatives

 

Hello Everyone, I am the voice & writer behind DearCreatives.com a creative, crafty and inspired living site. I go by the name of Fawn on the site. I reserve my real name for my artwork. I have an art journal too, which has been on hold, soon to be website. I have an online shop selling my artwork & crafts. If you see something I have made on the site and would like something made just for you, email me! (shameless plug) Soon I will be adding creative supplies to the shop! Dear Creatives is a way for me to share & inspire the craftier side of me or you. Do drop by to see what is sparking my creativity & inspired living. A cup of creativity, a dash of craftiness. Add in a pinch of ways to be healthier & green. Stir in a recipe or two. I am a mom who loves creativity, photography, nature & coffee too. Join me! I’d be glad to get to know you better. Thanks so much for the Friday Shout Out! I am happy to be co hosting for such a creative & fun link-up! Don’t forget to visit to find out more along with all the other ways you can connect with me.

 
How to join in:
1.  Follow the hosts, Loren and Cinthya (Pandora’s Craft Box and Eye Heart) and our Guest Host,  Theresa from Dear Creatives  via GFC or Linky Followers.
(My Linky is at the bottom of site – if you don’t have Google +)
2.  Be sure to link up the HOME page of your blog as this is a Social Blog Hop.
3. Be social and visit some of your fellow bloggers who linked ahead of you.
4. Post the “Friday Shout-Out” Button on your blog to show your support and spread the love. Help us make this blog hop grow.



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Natural Home-Made Lotion How To & Recipes

10 May posted by
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Dear Creatives, I have been seeing homemade hand lotions & lip balms floating around the web for quite a while. Swooning, pinning, planning & finally making some. I thought I would share the results with you along with the recipes I used.

Here are the products I used to make the homemade hand lotions all were purchased at our local health food store, but there are plenty of online resources. I will share more on that later.  One of the products Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil was one that I was sent to test out to see how I like it. Yes, I do! & it was perfect timing to have it on hand to create these hand lotions & creams.

I made sure to wash & dry the jars I was going to use. Having all your items along with area clean is important & having your items set up makes it so much easier there is no time when you are melting & stirring your ingredients! Down the road I’d love to buy a few pretty jars in cobalt blue, even smaller for making batches half the size. The jars I used were 4oz. jelly jars wide mouth.

Use the recipe melting all the ingredients into the pot, stirring the entire time until all is melted. Then pour into clean jars. Do not move once in the jars or it will leave marks on sides of jars with lotion when dried. So pretty. If you have small children make sure to put them far from the edge of your counter. It does take awhile to cool.

Here is what it looks like as it cools. These two I made more of a hand cream. To make the lotion you place the cooling ingredients into a clean bowl deep enough to use a mixer in. When it is near this cooled point you whip it good! lol

It looks like this. Oh, yes & if you are impatient you can pop the bowl in the freezer, but keep an eye on the bowl you don’t want to forget it!

 

Then into the clean jars. This will go a long way, be sure your hands are clean when you use it. Great for hands & legs, not for face.

 

I wish I could send you a jar. This is really easy to do. You can get all your items together & make it at home in a few hours with cooling time. They would make great gifts anytime. It does have a bit of oil to it but soaks in very quickly. We have super dry air here so this is perfect for summer & winter’s here.

 

I have this great homeopathy book. I read that you can put herbs in oil & infuse them for two weeks to make infused oils. We have sage, peppermint & rosemary…. I might have to try that, of course when I do I will share. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months, or in the refrigerator for 6 months.

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hand made lotion - body butter

hand made lotion - body butter

Lotion is intended for hands, legs & feet.

Ingredients

  • !#1 Recipe
  • 1/2 cup cocoa butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (unrefined)
  • 1/4 cup apricot kernel oil or almond oil
  • 2 tsp grated beeswax
  • 10,000 iu of Vitamin e oil from capsule * I used approx. 3/4 tbsp. Vitamin e oil from a bottle that had a dropper.
    • #2 Recipe
  • 1 cup shea butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup almond oil
  • 1/2 tbsp vitamin e oil

Instructions

  1. Recipe 1 & 2 ( see note at bottom about #2 )
  2. prepare all your jars wash & dry
  3. gather all your utensils
  4. put your ingredients into double boiler if you have one or other pot
  5. stir over a low heat until entirely melted
  6. pour into jars
  7. let cool
    8. #recipe 2 steps are all the same until melted then add into a large mixing bowl, let cool when getting darker in color losing clarity whip with mixer & spoon into jars.

Notes

Notes & Disclaimer: use 04oz. wide mouth jelly jars or beauty jars you find online. make sure your hands are clean prior to using to keep product clean non refrigerated 3mo. refrigerated 6mo. Research & study your recipes, use at your own risk, not for face.

http://www.dearcreatives.com/natural-home-made-lotion-how-to-recipes/

 

Recipes used from or adapted from plus a few more:

This is the same coconut oil I used in my recipe that I sampled!

On sale at a great price if you’d like to try making your own lotion, of course larger sizes are available! (visit Tropical Traditions site for more options on both shown products & more)

Virgin Coconut Oil, Gold Label – 1 pint

 

 

 

& if you want to purchase a pre-made unscented lotion & add your own infused oil this could be an option:
Special Price! 8-oz. – Moisturizing Lotion – Unscented

Have you ever tried making homemade lotions or other beauty products?

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

 

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Kit, Kit Horray! #Craft #Rug Love 50% #Discount off Today Only!

4 May posted by

 

Dear Creatives, Spring is the time of year where start barbecuing & having friends over more. With that being said, I love to have our porch updated & spruced up! I found this great site where I can not only get creative, but spruce up the porch along with the entry way with an all in one kit! I don’t think I’ll be stopping there either they have rug kits from entry way, runners to rounds & all the way up to 5′ x 8′ rug kits! I just found a pattern that is perfect for brightening up my home near my screen-door called forest floor, I am in love with!  Now you can get creative & brighten up your home too by visiting Vecco Studio too!

This was one of my favorites called Forest Floor.

I just got notified that 50% off  TODAY ONLY!!

Don’t forget to take this code to get the discount!!

50% off with using this COUPONcode: RUG50

 

Another favorite was this Ginkgo. There are so many choices! I was going to wait to Monday to post about these rug kits, but how could I resist passing on this discount!? I couldn’t at 50% off !! Let me know if you end up using it & which one you picked out!! Just use the link above & take the code! Enjoy!

 

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PinWheels Fabric & Felt

2 May posted by
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Dear Creatives, I can’t believe it’s May already! I created some pinwheels & now I am spinning with inspiration to create some more! Next with pretty papers while I wait to gather some more felt. I can’t believe I have run out, but I do love using felt! I promise to link to some tutorials so you can make your own, these will be at the end of the post!

I used felt & fabric for this project. You can vary the look by choice of fabrics & the fabric bond you use or not use.

 

I am partial to anything purple or lavender. I used wood dowels that are 3/10 x 12″

 

I had to make a few & use some old buttons to embellish the centers. I’ll be looking for vintage buttons,broaches & more at yard sales to embellish pinwheels with pretty accents!

 

To finish them up I placed them in spray painted a mason jar, added brown tissue & tied the jar with a bow! Next I will be making some that you can actually spin! I have these on my mantel right now.  Mine came out a bit different I didn’t have the Vliesofix / Bondaweb & could of glued down the fabric to the felt in a spot or two. I think they came out just as cute as Irina’s any way. Don’t you think?  I can’t guarantee you’ll stop making them when you see all the options!  You can make these up in no time yourself with a little how to from these places:


Which will you make first fabric or paper? (or) Have you made pinwheels before?

For Daily Deals, Supplies, Patterns & Classes Craftsy

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Spring, Butterflies, #EarthDay & Earth Day Link-Up

20 Apr posted by
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Dear Creatives, I had a post ready but, felt it wasn’t right for today. I wanted to share something more creative, along with thinking about this upcoming Earth Day which is April 22!  The birds are chirping, the sun is out & I am so happy spring has arrived! I decided to share some things I found that are spring & Earth Day related along with an Earth Day Link-Up on my site here. I hope you join in the link-up, but more about that later in the post!

*events & organizations at bottom of post

 

The Graphics Fairy

I have known Karen from The Graphics Fairy a few years from blog land, using her images to create things. I just love her site & angel policy! If you like making cards & crafts or mixed media art of any type, but have never visited you should sometime & tell her I sent you! To grab this freebie she has from a class she taught visit here for The Digital Collage Sheet-Spring.

http://www.ehow.co.uk

I lost my butterfly bush which had been beautiful attracting many hummingbirds & butterflies. When I saw this easy project I knew it was one I am going to do. Create a homemade butterfly feeder. If you visit e-how you can find out what they like & how to make your own! Homemade Butterfly Feeder Tutorial

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I want to plant a new butterfly bush to help nature’s creatures pollinate! I know not to plant it too close to a tree they need to reach out to grab the sun & not have to fight for it! You can plant a butterfly garden too! I came across how you can sign up for Burpee.com Free Newsletter & get $5. off your purchase! Here is where you can purchase your butterfly attracting plants from Burpee.com

 

Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore


Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore

I remember running in the fields as a kid catching butterflies of many varieties & letting them go at the end of the day. I would love to have a live butterfly garden & kit. But, mostly I would love it if we protected our Earth better so nature doesn’t change except to get healthier! Earth Day is our reminder yet, Earth day should be everyday!!

{more about Monarch Butterflies later in the post}

Earth Day Sunday April 22, 2012

Here is a CA. round up of some Earth Day events & where you can find local CA. events in your area!

Santa Barbara, CA Earth Day Festival

Get Down To Earth SLO County

Earth Day Food & Wine Festival

Ca.Recycle {to find more ways to be greener & list of Earth Day Events Statewide in CA.}

 

Support Our Earth Everyday!

I am partnered up with the Sierra Club! There is no better time to see how they support our environment & how you can help with just an e signature on a petition or in many other ways! I hope you can join me in supporting the Sierra Club!

Sierra Club

Sierra Club Logo
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet

Also on my list, but not until fall is to go to visit where butterflies by the thousands, of vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies flock to Pismo Beach, CA. They are seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of a grove of Eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach. I missed going this year, but if you are ever in the area this is something to see so mark your Earth day calendars for visiting the Monarch Migration Locations!

Monarch Butterfly.org {they also have a great list Monarch Butterfly Roosts in California Winter Sites from north to south in CA}

ClassicCalifornia.com {Pismo Beach, CA  Annual Calendar Of Events}

Monarch Butterflies {You Tube video-Pismo Beach & about visiting The Grove, along with seeing the Monarch Butterflies}

Monarch Butterflies Amazing Migration  {You Tube video-educational Monarch Butterfly video}

I hope you enjoy these spring ideas, freebies & Earth Day information!  I also hope you get out to enjoy the weather if you have the chance! I think that is what I will do to soak up some vitamin d, have a little meeting with nature to rejuvenate my spirit! & never forget everyday is Earth Day!!

& if you have an Earth Day post or other green post share it here in my link-up & lets help each other be a little greener while protecting Mother Earth!

What will you do to celebrate Earth Day?



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Earth Day & Green Link-Up & Blog Hop!

19 Apr posted by

 

Today, I am like a deer in the headlights! Tomorrow’s post will be worth the wait it’s like a three for one! All about spring, butterflies & Earth Day!

I am on the search for your Earth Day & Green posts….

Kaboose via Pinterest

Earth Day Crafts & More!

But, just in case you want to help start the party early here is the Earth Day Link-Up! Drop something in & wow us! Then visit or come back to visit as the entries are submitted!  & You can co-host on your site too, please the more the merrier or should I say greener!?  get the InLinkz code Its for a great cause celebrating Earth Day & being greener & sharing tips & organizations!

& don’t worry the party doesn’t end on Earth Day!

What is your favorite Green tip?



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Diy Hand Scrub – Lemon Souffle

11 Apr posted by
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Dear Creatives, Today I am sharing an easy diy – how to; for making your own hand scrub. Finally I took the time to try making a hand scrub after seeing so many recipes online & I thought I would share how easy I found it! I am calling my hand scrub Lemon Souffle. I chose that name because of the smell & looks of it, not to mention how it makes my hand feel so soft after using. Perfect for treating my hands after washing so many times & losing natural oils in the skin.

 

Gather all your supplies. {printable recipe at end of post}  Measure & pour into blender.

 

1/2 cup Coarse Salt.

 

Cut lemon slices.

I started with 3 slices, but 4 was what I ended with for that lemony smell.

Now all into blender & blend.

When blending; blend just enough to mix all ingredients together well, as blending too much will really make your salt too fine. You want your salt to stay on the coarser side. If you do over blend a little your salt will be finer as mine was the first go round, but I could still feel the salt which is good for your hands & it wasn’t ruined by any means.

 

When all done pour into a clean jar. (this recipe makes about 1/2 pint)For the lid cover I traced a piece of scrapbook paper using the lid for the template & cut it out. Then inserted the cut out in between the circle lid & ring screw top. When using scrub I use a clean spoon & don’t dip it back in after I put in onto my hands, thus keeping any bacteria’s out. I am not sure of the shelf life, but I am sure we will use this up so quickly that isn’t an issue.

This spring I want to grow some rosemary & make some with that as rosemary has healing agents in its oils. I also want to try to make a salve as summers & winters are pretty dry here to help with healing working hands. This is so easy to do & if you purchase your olive oil in bulk or on sale it isn’t costly at all. I had hoped to share this yesterday for Thrifty Tuesday, but with spring break trip prep such as doing laundry, packing, bill paying, along with meals & time with Sammie it didn’t happen. Hope you enjoy & save this to your recipe box! or print it to use!

I think I will research some recipes or homemade beauty products & gifts to do a recipe diy list! I promise to share! Hope you enjoy & save this to your recipe box! or print it!

 

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Diy Hand Scrub “Lemon Souffle”

Diy Hand Scrub “Lemon Souffle”

Easy to make! Great hand treatment for using in the kitchen! This recipe makes approx.1/2 pint if using my measurements.*Do not over blend.

Ingredients

    Clean, dry jar with lid
    small scrap of pretty paper
    scissors
    pencil
    1 lemon
    1/2 cup olive oil
    1/2 cup coarse salt
    blender

Instructions

    Wash & dry small jar & lid
    Measure & put into blender:
    1/2 cup olive oil
    1/2 cup coarse salt
    cut lemon slices (3-4)
    Blend ingredients.
    Pour into clean, dried jar & cover with lid.
    Make scrapbook lid cover if you would like.
    Use clean spoon to apply scrub to hands.
    Wash hands with Lemon Souffle scrub in warm water scrubbing gently, rinse & towel dried without rubbing off all the oils, allow to soak into skin.
http://www.dearcreatives.com/diy-hand-scrub-lemon-souffle/

 

Do you ever make your own hand scrubs or beauty products?

PS. I am having a Link-up if you have something to share!

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Spring Break Blog Hop

9 Apr posted by

 

Dear Creatives, Two words: Sugar Hangover. No not really I tried not to dip into the kiddos Easter basket & although she did splurge she seems fine so far! I hope you had a wonderful Easter if you celebrated & a great start to your new week! {blog hop/link-up at end of post}

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This week I am taking some time to spend with Sammie over her Easter break, but will be posting as much as possible.

 

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I do have some photos to edit & share of a new recipe, among other things that I am sure will interest you! So maybe tonight when she is in bed I can catch up from all the Easter goings on & weekend to share that will you. I think bubbles is by far my favorite Easter basket item. There is something magical about them & so is this photograph I spotted on A view through my lens on tumblr.

On our spring break agenda is:

  • Sleeping in!
  • A little spring cleaning of the kiddo’s room
  • Playing & watching movies (its suppose to rain tomorrow!)
  • Some paper-crafts
  • A little sewing
  • Visit a historical site for her 4th grade report
  • Audrey’s birthday party (which we have to travel 5 hrs to so we will make it a 4 day trip to get in our visiting!)

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With only one week off for spring break, it sure makes it hard to squeeze in all the things we want to do! When traveling up or back to visit my older kids weather permitting we hope to stop in S.F. & go to the Golden Gate Botanical gardens. I just love to walk through all the pathways & capture nature during each season. I can’t wait to see how the gardens look in spring.

Do you have spring break plans or are you just doing business as normal this week?

If you’d like to add something into my Feature Friday Spring Break Blog Hop-Link-up please add your posts!!

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Sweet Easter Weekend Inspiration,Savings & Link-Up

6 Apr posted by

 

Dear Creatives, Wishing you a happy Easter weekend. I am working on a volunteer project today & hope to take some photos to share with you soon. I will be helping paint props & backdrops for a musical play Sammie is in. It really is important to give back & volunteer when you can! With this being such a big weekend with Easter I am highlighting a few & sharing some weekend inspiration in this post. Most of us will be busy, with functions & all things Easter related! But, just in case you do have some time Fri. & Sat or save it for another day, here you go……

 

A quick easy & cute Easter sock bunny Tutorial!

A Creative Cookie

This Easter sock tutorial is by  Kate, a.k.a A Creative Cookie. Kate loves being crafty and creative! She also love photography uses Olympus camera. She shares lots of tutorials right here that you might enjoy!

 

Maybe you need something yummy to make for Easter morning? Vanilla Scone perhaps?

The Creative Princess Brandi

Brandi shares her recipe for Vanilla Scone & also her spinach dip which would make a perfect appetizer for later in the day!  Brandi, is the creator of  The Creative Princess.  She is a stay-at-home mom of two beautiful  girls, avid couponer, crafter & loves Pinterest!

 

 

photo credit: the rock of gibralter

Now for me Easter wouldn’t be Easter without a Carrot Cake! Now looking for a healthier version I found this Carrot Cake recipe from Laaloosh & had to share just in case you are up for baking! Guess you can see what I’ll be baking while the Mr. is playing in the band at an event Sat.

 

 

Charolette Lyons on Etsy

I haven’t done embroidery in such a long time, both my mom & grandma were amazing at this craft so when I saw this spring banner it caught my eye. Maybe it will catch yours too if you are looking to try something new. You can visit Charolette’s Etsy shop to see her patterns. The thing I like about crafts like this is you can do them when you are watching your favorite show & make the most of the commercial time. I am just a multi-tasker at heart.

& just in case you missed these:

Crafty Easter Diy

Easy Easter Tabletop Tutorial

& there is always more on my projects & freebies page!

Now before the Link-Up I am passing on some Easter Savings to you!

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