Wednesday, 29 April 2009

School Holiday Crafting


During the school holidays, I did a lot with my friends, including making these notebooks. We made a cover out of card, put some paper in the middle, and then sewed through it with the machine.




We also made some lip gloss in two flavours - vanilla and peppermint!

Recipe:
Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly)
Flavour (e.g. Vanilla essence, peppermint oil)
Food Colouring
Corn Flour
Honey

Put a spoonful of vaseline in a bowl. Mix in a teaspoon of honey. Add flavour and colour (we used vanilla and peppermint essence). Mix some cornflour to thicken (approx 1/2 teaspoon). Mix until combined, and then spoon into a small container.

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    23 comments:

    Sandra @ Pepperberry and Co. said...

    Great work, crafty ladies! You're always so impressive :-)

    texmorg said...

    Love the lip gloss i will have to make some for Caitlin. They would be great to put in party bags.
    Linda

    Stephanie said...

    I'm wondering about sewing through paper on your machine...may I ask what type of needle you used and did you have to adjust your stitch length at all? Homemade lip gloss looks delicious and fun. I've never seen a recipe before. Thanks for sharing.

    upstateLisa said...

    always so crafty!

    Renee said...

    And while you built the parthenon I sat on my couch.

    When I see your works I at least get a mind exercise by seeing myself do them too.

    How did the birthday go. Was your Dad over the moon.

    Love Renee xoxo

    My Black Cardigan said...

    Thanks for the lip gloss recipe. Perfect timing with these cold Melbourne winds.

    Sheri Howard said...

    Thanks for the lip gloss recipe, I have always wanted to make soap...perhaps now I will look for a recipe and try it too!

    Renee said...

    I want so badly to live next door to you. And when you throw out your scraps of left over party food. Me and my family will sneak over late at night and be fighting with the kangaroos for the food.

    Love Renee xoxo

    em's scrapbag said...

    Sounds like too much fun! Love the little books. Where do you find corn flour? Is is like corn starch?

    Janis said...

    Thank you SO much for the lip gloss recipe. I know a couple of little sweethearts who will delight in making some!

    Your paper crafts are gorgeous too. I just love to stop by and see what you're up to!

    Philigry said...

    i have to make some of the lip gloss. i bet my three year old would love to eat it, too!

    Handmade in Israel said...

    Looks like a fun school holiday!

    Thimbleanna said...

    I looks like you've been having fun Sarah. Thanks for the lip gloss recipe -- I'd like to try it out with my niece.

    méri said...

    Looks like you have been too busy, Sarah!Congratulations to you and your brother for his invention and good luck for him in Camberra.

    Your Mother has all reasons in the world of being so proud of you both!

    Diana said...

    Thanks for the lip gloss recipe - my Girl Guide troop would be interested in making this!

    Jessie said...

    Great little notebooks :)

    Christy said...

    These are seriously cute, girly crafts! Thanks for the lip balm recipe!

    Tracy said...

    That lip gloss idea is super! I would love to make some of that with my nieces--they would really get a kick out of that! Such fun ideas...and great links! Wishing you all a happy weekend ahead. :o) ((HUGS))

    Jenny said...

    Love those notebooks and that lip gloss must be hard not to eat!!

    Carrie P. said...

    Interesting lip gloss recipe. I might have to try it.

    Jacoline (Lien) said...

    Great work like to try it with the girls as well. have a nice weekend

    Shannon said...

    Fun projects! What a great way to spend your holiday!

    Sheri said...

    I love the note books! What a simple way to make them with unlimited ways to personalize. I've posted a link on childmade.com. (In fact, I'm finding tons of things to link!) Thanks for sharing! I'll keep watching for more.

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