Hot off the press! Just finished designing this cute Christmas gift tags! I've made it available for you to download for FREE! If you like it, spread the word!
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FREE: Printable Christmas gift tags by Maiko Nagao
Hot off the press! Just finished designing this cute Christmas gift tags! I've made it available for you to download for FREE! If you like it, spread the word!
We have a winner for my FunKi-wi FB giveaway!
We have a winner for my FunKi-wi Facebook giveaway! Congratulations to Zoe Spirrett! Please email me at maiko.nagao@gmail.com so I can get this baby to you!
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DIY: Bath bombs
Check out these gorgeous bath bombs by Idle Wife. Perfect for a last minute Christmas stocking stuffer don't you think? Make sure you check out her full tutorial here.
You willl need:
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of citric acid (or 1/2 tablespoon cream of tartar)
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon epsom salts
- 1/4 teaspoon almond/castor oil
- 3/4 teaspoon water
- 2 drops of food colouring
- 6-8 drops of essential oil of your choice
1. Dump the dry ingredients (baking soda, acid, cornstarch, and salts) into a bowl and whisk together to remove lumps.
2. In a small jar, shake together the wet ingredients (oils, water, and colouring).
3. While whisking, dump the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. You'll see a slight reaction, but keep on whisking until the mixture has started to clump together and is completely dyed the colour you added. It should still be a little crumbly which is what you want.
4. Spoon the mixture into your mould and pack it in as tight as you can.
5. Allow to dry for at least 5 hours before trying to get them out of the mould.
Let dry for another 4 hours before plopping one in the bath or let them dry another 1-2 days before wrapping them as gifts or putting them into a storage jar!
Voila!
DIY: Upcycled toilet paper roll advent calendar
I particularly love this DIY toilet paper roll advent by North Story. Just about everything she uses is upcycled! The treats are left over sweets from Halloween and ribbons from last Chritmas.
You will need:
- 25 toilet paper rolls
- 25 treats
- Stapler
- 25 numbered mini cardboard cutouts
- Foam board
1. Pinch one side of toilet paper and staple. Place a treat inside and pinch the other side and staple.
2. Tie the toilet roll with a ribbon and stick on (or tie through the ribbon) a number.
3. Repeat with all 25 rolls and hot glue gun onto a foam board.
Easy!
DIY: Newspaper Christmas gift wrapping
Save money and the environment by using newspaper to wrap your presents this Christmas! This is all part of my movement for an eco and DIY Christmas that involves upcycling and crafting with things around the house!! Who needs to buy wrapping paper right? Links to these gorgeous examples can be found here.
You can even top it off with some DIY magazine ribbons. You can view the tutorial here.
DIY: Simple and chic branch Christmas tree
This is sooo my kind of Christmas decor by Walther & Co. Pared down, organic and chic! Still very festive and you don't need to cut down a tree. Go for a stroll and pick up any branch that's fallen down! Too simple for you? What are your thoughts?
DIY: Giant tissue paper pom pom
How gorgeous are these DIY giant tissue paper pom poms by Martha Stewart!? They would be perfect for birthday parties, weddings and baby showers!
Here's what you'll need:
- Tissue paper in desired colors (8 sheets per pom-pom)
- 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire
- Scissors
- Monofilament
1. Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2 inch wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.
2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.
3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.
4. Tie a length of monofilament to floral wire for hanging.
Make sure you view Martha Stewart's full tutorial here.
Enjoy!
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