Customized Bath Soak

I was hesitant to call this post "Bath Salts" since there has been some unsavory press on that term in the recent past (Yikes!). I didn't want anyone thinking I was condoning eating people's faces, or other zombie-like activities.

Now that we have that out of the way, channel your inner spa diva! Deep, cleansing breaths, and whatnot...

This is a really easy and effective "recipe" to make your own bath soak. The main ingredients are Epsom salts, baking soda, and essential oils (optional). I love using lavender and vanilla essential oils to make a relaxing evening bath soak. It is so relaxing and helps melt the day's stress away for me.

Washi Tape Switch Cover

I am in love with this 5-minute craft! To add a little oomph to your decor, simply pick out your favorite washi tape and get to work. I removed the switch cover, washed it quickly and made sure it was really dry. Then found a tape pattern from my stash that coordinated with the wall color in the kitchen. Next, I covered the plate with straight lines of tape, and made sure to match up the stripes. Then I just cut a slit in the hole for the switch and folded the edges of the tape toward the back of the cover, and did the same for the screw holes. Then make sure everything is really smooth and put the cover back up. Tada - this is the best 5-minute project I've done all month.

I may have gone a little crazy with some other patterns and switch covers in the house. The good news is, it is a low commitment craft. If you don't like it, just pull the tape off and try something else. I love the low tack of the washi tape for this very reason! 

Now, get creative, get your tape out, and add some custom touches to your home. I think mixing patterns of tape, and trying different layouts would be really fun... and lord knows I have enough tape to do something different on every switch plate in the house! 

Sorry the camera phone picture isn't the best, but I think you get the idea...

One of Those People

Last weekend I went with my bestie to the Urban Craft Uprising show in Seattle. I love this bi-annual event and usually get a lot of holiday shopping done. This time, I turned into one of those people by buying clothes for my cat. I couldn't help it! Business Catual has a great selection of dapper bow ties for your feline friends. Extra bonus points for them for donating to some wonderful animal causes and using reclaimed fabrics.

And, let me just say that I can't help but smile whenever I see Max come around the corner, or stretch out in the sun, in his new little bow tie. Amiright?

Hello handsome!

Coconut Oil Face Wipes - Easy Step By Step

I've been using these DIY coconut oil face wipes for about a year now, and I'm in love with them! My skin has "normalized" and has a much more smooth texture. They are inexpensive, natural, and travel well... what's not to love?

Let's gather our supplies.

For each batch you will need:

• 2 cups warm water - I use distilled to cut down on the chance of mold
• 2 heaping Tbs. coconut oil
• 10 drops tea tree oil
• 1/2 roll select-a-size paper towels
• 7 cup container with a tight fitting lid

See the steps after the jump

Coconut Oil Face Wipes

Directions coming soon.

Happy Friday!

I made doughnuts last night... recipe and pictures coming soon. Yummy!

Have a great weekend, and get crafty if you can. I'm hoping to fit in a crochet project and another recipe on Sunday. My fridge is full of produce, so I imagine a salad of some sort may be involved.

Crochet Infinity Scarf

I've been on a big crocheting kick lately, and am especially loving cowls and infinity scarves. While searching out interesting patterns on Pinterest, I stumbled on the Pavement Infinity Scarf from Fiber Flux. This pattern is perfect for the Bernat Softee Chunky yarn I just bought, and the my new set of big hooks. Since the pattern is based on double crochets, working it with a chunky yarn and a large hook works up really quick! 

Day 3: Something soft 

This cowl is so soft and full of texture. I used an N hook and 2 skeins of the Softee Chunky yarn in Grey Ragg. It is a great length for wearing long or wrapped around your neck twice. Cozy!

This project also happened to work out for my Photography Challenge prompt for Day 3. I know I should have been on Day 2 (something delicious), but that's the great thing about a mini challenge -- just do what works! So I will find my Day 2 photo today instead.

I took this photo when I was stopping for gas yesterday. The light was great, and I just bunched up the cowl in front of my car door too get the dark background. I took it with my Cannon T31 and a 50mm 1.8 fixed lens. The camera was on aperture priority at 1.8 to get the great blur in the foreground and background, and this is SOTC (straight out of the camera).

I would love to see your challenge photos as you take the, so please share a link in the comments.

Happy crafting!