J'adore Macaroons !

Found the cutest macaroons at Le Petit Cochon in Berkley California!

Daisy Inspired Overall DIY

Materials:

• Sandpaper 
• Scissors
• Daisy trim 2 yd.(Daisy Venice Joann) 
• White thread and needle
• Overalls (Got mine from Guess)
• Seam ripper

1. Mark the length where you want to cut the legs, keep in mind that you will be "destroying" the edges.

2. Put something under one of the legs, then start sanding the edges until the threads start to get loose. Don't make them too long! Make sure that all of the strings are about the same length, if not cut it shorter.

3. Use a seam ripper to get rid of the logos outside (optional).

4. Start sewing on the daisy trim around the middle.*don't cut the trim, you never know how much you are going to need! Sew each flower separately, start from the inside of the overall, using the end of the thread make a big knot then poke the needle through the first flower then back down on the same flower, you should be in the inside of the overall. Locate the next flower and do the same.

5. Once done, go to the back and if there are any logos remove them (optional) .

6. Line the rim of the back pockets with the trim, cut, and sew on.Make sure to secure the first flower (should be on top of the metal stud).

7. Do the same to the front pockets. If you want to add more flowers in different  places feel free!

8. Now you're done! A perfect summertime outfit that can be wore for anytime

Front view

Back view

   Finis!

Simple Elegance

Materials:

• Gold colored wire
• Tiny clear beads (round)
• Gold noddle shaped beads
• Scissors 

1. Cut enough wire for it to go around three times around your wrist and twist one end making a little loop.

 

2. Start to string the beads start with a small clear bead then a noodle bead. Keep repeating this pattern until you get to the end but leave about 2 inches.

 3. Now begin bending the wire like this * do it slowly and leave a little room or the beads might break!

4. Make a loop at the end of the wire with the beads then cut another wire, 5 inches and put it through the loop at the end and wrap it around itself.

5. Put the bracelet on and string the newly attached wire through the other loop hole. Bend it where it makes a comfortable grip.

6. Take the wire out of the loop but still try to keep the bend you made prior. Get a clear bead and string it where the bend is and begin to twist the wire down keeping the beads in place. *Remember to bend any pokey wires!!

Here is your finished Bracelet!

From the top!

From the bottom!

Easter Inspired Snack

 

Materials: 

• Eggs
• Food coloring
• Bowls (3)
• Spoon
• Water
• Pot (can hold 3 cups of water)
• Sifter 
• Salt & pepper
• Crackers

1. Boil the eggs in the pot for 20-30 minutes.

  

2. Put the eggs in the sifter and run cold water from the sink.

 

3. Use the spoon the spoon to hit the egg, making cracks on the shell. Try to cover the whole egg, but don't remove any of the actual shell.

 4. Put drops of food coloring into the bowls with water and then put some food coloring on your finger and rub it on the egg. 

5. Do the same to all the eggs and leave them in the water for 10 minutes or more depending on how light or dark you want the color. 10 minutes will result in a more pastel hue.

 

6. Rinse. Take off the shell. Voila! Just add some salt and pepper and maybe some crackers!!

Banana Deep Conditioner Mask

"This tropical treatment conditions your hair and scalp"

-The Body Book Recipes for Natural Body Care

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 Tbsp of honey
• Bowl
• Tablespoon 
• Fork
• Shower cap

 

1. Mash the banana in the bowl with your fork , then add 1 Tbsp of honey.

2. Separate the yolk from the egg whites and put the yolk in the mix.

 

3. Thoroughly mix the ingredients into a puree and you are ready to go!

 

5. Wet your hair before applying it. Make sure to work the mask deep in your scalp to the tips of your hair. Put the shower cap on and leave it in for 10-15 minutes. Rinse out then shampoo *use a brush to help you get little pieces of banana out of your hair. To check out more amazing recipes click the link at the top :)

Pineapple Mask

 

<3 Pineapple has an enzyme that breaks down dead skin cells and when put in a facial will leave  your face soft and glowing! <3

Ingredients:

• Small hand full of pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tsp of lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp of ground almounds
• Fork
• Bowl
• Coffee grinder

1. Start out by placing the pineapple chunks in the bowl and crush them with the fork. If you are using frozen chunks, then put some water in the bowl and let the sit for a while. Take out the water and crush.

  

2. Add  1 tsp of lemon juice to the pineapple and mix. The lemon juice will work as an astringent.

 

3.  Grind the almonds and scoop out 1 Tbsp to add to the mix.

 

4. Mix the ingredients well . Once you're done moisten your face with warm water then apply the mask. Careful with your eyes! Leave on for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water. Your face will feel tingly, fresh and soft! 

Rosemary Infusion

With spring coming around the corner, what a better way to get ready than taking a long relaxing bath with the dreamy smell of lavender.

Materials:

• Several branches of fresh rosemary or lavender
• 2-3 tablespoons of non-flavor oats (Country Choice Organic oven toasted Oats)
• Scissors
• Blank notecard
• Purple and green pens or markers
• Coffee filter bags

 

1) Separate the flowers and leaves from the branches  and scoop out the oats

 

2) Mix the oats and the  rosemary/ lavender and fill in the coffee filter.

 

3) Cut the note card and write a message with the markers/pens.

4)  Tie the card on the baggie and give it as a gift or treat yourself to a nice relaxing spa day, just fill up your tub with warm water, drop the bag, and relax...

DIY Grunge Chain Tights

 

Materials: 

• 30 inches of silver curb chain
• Worn out black nylons
• Chain plier and round nose plier ( Jewelry-Tool-Guide)
• Needle and black thread
• Jewelry cutter
• Ruler

1. With the pliers, separate four strands of 4 in each of the chain, two strands of 3 in, and four of 2 in .

2. This is the fun part. Put on the tights and start ripping little holes on them with the cutter (be creative). Make  sure that you have distributed the holes all around your leg, not just in the front of the tights.

 

3. Once you're done ripping the tights line up the strands of chains, from longest to shortest, for each leg. I used two of the 4 in strands, one 3 in, and two 2 in chains for one leg .

4. Carefully take your needle and thread and start sewing the chains to the tights. Sew only the ends of the chain. Remember to space them out equally on your leg. Stay next to a mirror to check the placement of the chains. When you are done with leg 1 place the chains on your other leg symmetrically.

  5. Now you have rockin' tights that can add some grunge to your outfit!