Today I made: Lip Balm

There has been lots of making going on here lately I've been trying to make a few new things that I've never made before.

 Lip balm is really simple to make all that needs to be done is melt down your ingredients in a double boiler and then pour into the vessel you would like to use. if you were just making it for yourself you could use a nice recycled jar or even some tupperware. I have made some to give as gifts and didn't have anything nice to put it in so I bought some, they are fairly inexpensive and are easy to find on the net.

The Lip balm recipe I used is:

1 tbsp of beeswax

2 tbsp of shea butter

2 tbsp of coconut oil

This made quite a bit of lip balm I even tried making some coloured lip balm. I still have a few little pots to fill so next time I am going to try adding a little honey to my balm.

Today I Made: Mini Album

Hello, I hope your enjoying your weekend. 

This little mini album was made with dear lizzy project life cards and was a really simple and fun way to make a mini album.

I cut two strips of scrap paper 4 inches high and folded each into quarters then adhered them together then at each fold I used my corner punch to round the corners. I then sprayed each strip with mist and let dry.

Then added my project life cards, then photos, journaling, a couple of pockets with tags and embellishments.

I love how this little album just fits in the palm of your hand, it's such a sweet size.

I also love how it simply concertinas and so you can flip though it like a book or open it right out, it sits sweetly on the table like this.

This mini is all about remembering the things that make us happy, sometimes it can be really simple things, like fresh cut flowers from the garden bringing a smile to my face.

It came together so quickly and easily and was lots of fun to embellish.

So have you MADE anything this weekend, or are you planning to make something?

Today I Made

I've been needing a little pencil case and makeup case to pop in my handbag in the mornings. So instead of buying one I decided that I would use up some fabric and make them.

Just a simple little bag that has already come in handy. 

And keeps everything together instead of letting it float around in my handbag. 

Hope you had a lovely week and are enjoying your weekend!