Over the weekend we had hours of Gorgeous blue sky and Sunshine that came and went between rain showers. Here is what us girls did at first chance to get out of the house! We had made tu tu's on Friday while night sitting by the fire while the guys watched "Boy T.V." These are really simple to make. Here is where I found instructions for making this simple version. The tule can be purchased at Joann's and is usually only $1.00 a yard or so. Have fun.!
Fall is my most favorite season for several reasons. I Love being able to put on a chunky sweater with my jeans and sit outside on my porch swing with yummy coffee ,a good magazine and relax. I love the sound of crunchy leave rustling down the street. I love the smell of a fire burning in someones fireplace, ( especially mine)! I guess this is why I LOVE to give gifts at this time of year . Its such a relaxing time of year for me. No stress, no rush, no crowds. So her is what a few of my dear friend are receiving this month. A little galvanized mini tub that I had to patina. It was originally way too new looking.
A tube of Honey Shea Body butter...
A pumpkin spice scented votive candle that I adorned using a crystal and silk ribbon. I just threaded it through the wholes on each side and tied it in a pretty bow in the back...
And a little jar of Pumpkin Papaya facial mask. Yep I made it from scratch! I got the recipe on line and mixed up a batch. I must admit it works amazingly. My face was so soft afterwords. Just apply and let sit for 10-15 mins. and rinse.
Pumpkin Papaya Mask
2/3 C fresh papaya, mashed
150z pure pumpkin pure
1 beaten egg
Mash papaya and add a beaten egg ( frothy), add pumpkin and mix all ingredient well. Apply to clean face and leave for 10-15 mins. The enzymes go to work right away. You may feel a slight tingle as they work. Rinse with cold water. Keep refrigerated.
Candle, tub, Jar ( Love the jar. It has a bit of chalk board paint on the front for personalizing) ,Shea butter all from World Market.
I made this file folder ( among other items), for a silent auction that will be held at hubby's family reunion over the 4th of July. This project went rater quickly and was quite fun, so I thought I'd share.
Make sure you have LOTS of glue sticks for the glue gun. I thought Mode Podge would do the trick, but quickly resorted to the gun. Measure front, back and bottom of the file folder. Cut cardboard to the appropriate size. Cut fabric and cover the cardboard. My file folder had a flap, which I cut off. Glue the fabric covered cardboard to the file folder, leaving a pinch of room to tuck in your ties. Cover raw edges on the sides with a trim or lace , (see side view). Glue a coordinating mix of ribbons on the top edge of each divider of folder. continue to adorn any way you wish. I added a few vintage button paper clips, and crystals to my tie.
