Bracelets!

I was told the other day that I need more bracelets in my shop so here's a few I whipped up.

Cute Soaps!

In case you weren't aware I also make cute and yummy smelling decorate soaps! You can purchase them in my shop. They make great gifts! Thanks!

New wire hoop earrings

I have some new wire earrings I just listed on Etsy! I'm pretty proud of myself with these since I didn't use any bought premade components these earrings are completely handmade by me from wire and beads. Wouldn't they be great for a wedding?

Last Chance to win earrings! **WINNER!**

Terra as Heckofabunch is giving away a pair of my earrings and if you haven't already entered then get your booty on over there! Giveaway ends tonight at 8pm CST. Good luck!


****WINNER ANNOUNCED!!****

Congratulations to ShopAnnies for winning my earring giveaway at heckofabunch! Enjoy!

New Bracelet!

Okay I'm just going to say it.....I'm horrible with dates! I can't even remember my anniversary much less birthdays! Which brings me to the subject of this post. I forgot one of my close friends birthdays. Gasp! I know I should lose my friend badge! Not only that but a month later and I still haven't gotten her a gift!

Since I'll probably see her tomorrow night and feel unbelievably guilty. I decided to make her something really nice. She's usually a very casual person so I wanted to make her something she could wear day or night and that would go with everything. I also wanted to make it a little more personal since it's for her b-day. Anyways here's how it turned out.

What do you think? I may make some more for the shop soon.

My Etsy Shop

New jewelry items added tonight to my Etsy shop PlumbPretty Designs!

Diaper Cake

Here's my first diaper cake I made for a friend of mine who's baby shower I hosted. It turned out really cute and only took a couple hours. What do you think?

Thrifty Fun!

I love learning new and easy ways to do things! As you can see from my bonanzle site I really like making soaps and have been looking into making some other bath and beauty type products.

I subscribe to a newsletter called thrifty fun which always has some great projects, that are sent in from other readers, that for the most part are pretty easy to do and easy on your wallet. You can also send them things you want to learn and readers will send in tips to help! How cool is that?

Today's tip was how to make bath salts for mother's day. What busy mom wouldn't like a good long soak? But with today's economy this is a luxury item that many of us can no longer afford to buy.

Here's how to make it yourself and for cheap!

Approximate Time: Less than 1 hour
Supplies:
1 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
10 drops essential oil
food coloring
clear bottle with lid
funnel
spoon
small bowl
white card stock
foam or silk flower
pen
scrap piece of ribbon

Instructions:Stir together salt, soda, and oil in a small bowl. Add some food coloring and mix well. (Make several different colors and layer them in a bottle, if desired.) Use a funnel to pour the salt into a clear decorative bottle.

Create a gift card using card stock decorated with a flower.
Attach it to the bottle with ribbon with the following instructions: Pour 2 or 3 tablespoons into running bath water to make skin feel smooth and soft.

By Rachel's Mom from Wilkesboro, NC

I'm totally going to try this! I'll post and let you know how I do. Let me know if you try it!