Well here it is almost Christmas. I used to listen to my mother and grandmother say how fast time went and I didn't believe them, well I do now!!! Does time go by so fast because we live in such a fast paced world or is it because I'm getting older? I do plan on slowing down a bit during the holidays and enjoy some time with family. Hope you all can do the same.
My husband and I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Cute Christmas Gift Idea
Mason jar soap/lotion dispenser. Here is a really cute gift idea for Christmas! It's easy to make and will look really cute in any decor.
Here is how I made mine:
1 pint size mason jar
1 mason jar lid
1 soap pump
Mark the center of the lid then, very carefully, drill a hole in the center. Make sure the pump will fit down all the way in the hole you drilled. Use a file to smooth the edges. Then I used E-6000 Epoxy to glue the lid to the ring, just so it would all be one piece. This epoxy is waterproof and dries clear. Let that dry for 24 hours.
You can purchase the pumps on-line or use one that you have at home already. Measure the pump by test fitting it making sure it goes all the way to the bottom of your jar. If the straw part is too long cut it at an angle to fit. Put some of the E-6000 glue around the edge of the cap on the pump and set it down on the lid, if you put the lid on the jar before you do this it will be easier. Let that dry for 24 hours. Then fill with your favorite lotion or soap.
These make really cute gifts. I added a little metal tag to mine and stamped the word soap on it and wrapped that around the neck of the jar with some twine. These are fun to make and easy to fill since the jar has such a nice large opening. You can use any kind of jar as long as you have a lid to drill the hole in. I even made one with a coke bottle. The pumps I bought came with collars so I just glued the collar onto the mouth of the bottle then cut the pump to fit inside and screwed the pump to the collar.
This is what I have been working on for Christmas gifts this year. Hope you enjoyed my little tutorial and have fun creating your own!
Here is how I made mine:
1 pint size mason jar
1 mason jar lid
1 soap pump
Mark the center of the lid then, very carefully, drill a hole in the center. Make sure the pump will fit down all the way in the hole you drilled. Use a file to smooth the edges. Then I used E-6000 Epoxy to glue the lid to the ring, just so it would all be one piece. This epoxy is waterproof and dries clear. Let that dry for 24 hours.
You can purchase the pumps on-line or use one that you have at home already. Measure the pump by test fitting it making sure it goes all the way to the bottom of your jar. If the straw part is too long cut it at an angle to fit. Put some of the E-6000 glue around the edge of the cap on the pump and set it down on the lid, if you put the lid on the jar before you do this it will be easier. Let that dry for 24 hours. Then fill with your favorite lotion or soap.
These make really cute gifts. I added a little metal tag to mine and stamped the word soap on it and wrapped that around the neck of the jar with some twine. These are fun to make and easy to fill since the jar has such a nice large opening. You can use any kind of jar as long as you have a lid to drill the hole in. I even made one with a coke bottle. The pumps I bought came with collars so I just glued the collar onto the mouth of the bottle then cut the pump to fit inside and screwed the pump to the collar.
This is what I have been working on for Christmas gifts this year. Hope you enjoyed my little tutorial and have fun creating your own!
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| Mason Jar Soap/Lotion Dispenser |
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| Coke Bottle Soap/Lotion Dispenser |
Friday, December 16, 2011
Our Etsy Shop
We started our etsy shop last year on Christmas day, so we are about to celebrate our first year in business. Our daughter helped us get it set up and we have really been having fun with it. We also have started to sell in a craft mall in our little home town. It's called "The Mustard Seed". So between the two we really stay busy. On top of that we both work full time. So our days are really full. But, we love it. Especially since we both enjoy using our hands and making things. You get a lot of satisfaction when you finish a project, especially when it turns out like you envisioned.
Working with wire is something I have found that I really enjoy. My husband said he would have never dreamed you could give a woman a little wire and some pliers and keep her happy for hours. But, you do get lost in time when you're creating something. Before you know it hours have passed and you haven't gotten your housework done. I'm also running out of room. Maybe, I'm buying too much wire and beads. I don't think that's possible. My sister is a beadaholique too. She has triple the amount I have. I have finally talked her into opening an etsy shop and I'm excited for her. I can't wait to see it when she gets it up and running. I'll post a link in my blog when she does so you can check out her shop, she does beautiful work. She enjoys working with Swarovski crystals and she makes beautiful pieces.
Well that's about all for today. Not much useful information here for you just a little trivia about us and what we've been doing. Guess this is what has made the year go by so fast! Too many irons in the fire!
Working with wire is something I have found that I really enjoy. My husband said he would have never dreamed you could give a woman a little wire and some pliers and keep her happy for hours. But, you do get lost in time when you're creating something. Before you know it hours have passed and you haven't gotten your housework done. I'm also running out of room. Maybe, I'm buying too much wire and beads. I don't think that's possible. My sister is a beadaholique too. She has triple the amount I have. I have finally talked her into opening an etsy shop and I'm excited for her. I can't wait to see it when she gets it up and running. I'll post a link in my blog when she does so you can check out her shop, she does beautiful work. She enjoys working with Swarovski crystals and she makes beautiful pieces.
Well that's about all for today. Not much useful information here for you just a little trivia about us and what we've been doing. Guess this is what has made the year go by so fast! Too many irons in the fire!
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