Ivy Vine Wreath

 I really was excited when I figured out I could use Ivy for replacing grapevine.  I know I am so cheap, but this is cool.  I should have named my blog cheapskate.  This was a perfectly free wreath.  I kept it simple to show off the vine. 

 I got the idea for the flowers on Pinterest,(I love to be pinned ;))  You can see the original wreath, I could not find the original maker for it.  Click my Pinterest button to see my boards.

 I just cut the egg carton cups into flowers and glued paper circles to the centers.

I have so many new ideas for ivy vine,  you will be seeing it again.

Side note:  English ivy in the Northwest is very invasive and takes over trees and plants.  This is a good way to help reduce ivy and use the vines. 
Next week I am taking a class on Basket making with ivy.  I will post on that so you have something new to do with it.
Happy Crafting!

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Pucker Up Lip gloss

Here is another recipe for making lip gloss.  It is a bit more complicated than the Bottle cap lip gloss.  Making your own body product gives you the chance to control what goes in and what best fits your needs.  You can flavor them or tint them as you want.   My boys love using them, especially when they get to help make them.

I purchased my Butters online Amazon has a good selection as well as other sites.  I have yet to find  any thing local.  I ordered enough for several projects. Coconut oil can be at any grocery store.  I also like Bramble Berry, she has great recipes and products.  Chocolate has great properties for your skin as well. 

Here is what you need:

6-8 Chocolate chips
1 tble beeswax
1/4 c Cocoa butter
3 drops vit e
1 Tble Coconut oil
12 containers or reuse candy tins

 I bought the containers at the beauty store and the beeswax at New Seasons grocery store.

 Here is the amount I used of both. It is hard to measure exactly with these products. Melt at medium heat. Add in Vit E last. Pour into containers with a spoon and let cool.

 I made two types of packaging one with the Homemade Lip Gloss label and one with the Pucker Up Pretty.  I thought they were fun and great for Valentines gifts.  I have a few more products to make for basket gifts I will be showing them soon.