DIY Pore Cleanser "Pore Strip" Mask

I saw a pin on Pinterest today detailing a super easy recipe for a pore mask. This mask was said to harden and remove blackheads when peeled off, just like those expensive pore strips. Being a lover of pore strips, minus their typical expensive price, I HAD to try it!

I ran by the grocery store on my way home from work to get what I needed.

Only two ingredients required are plain, unflavored gelatin and milk.

I had a hard time finding unflavored Jello but got lucky at Publix.

Ok so all you have to do is mix 1 tablespoon gelatin and 2 tablespoons of any kind of milk.

Microwave for ten seconds and spread on your skin. You may want to use a Popsicle stick for this part. And be forewarned, the mixture smells absolutely horrible!

Avoid your hairline and eyebrows, I learned the hard way!

Let it dry, about 15-20 minutes. Then peel off. If any of the mask hurts too badly, just wash it off.

Button Christmas Tree!

I found the idea for this on Pinterest. The idea I saw had this done inside a frame, but I used a canvas instead.

All I used for this project was a 12x12 canvas, yellow acrylic paint, glitter acrylic paint, paint brush, a variety of green buttons, hot glue gun, a piece of red felt and a cute pack of Christmas gift foam stickers that I found at Michael's.

First, paint your canvas with the acrylic yellow paint. This just creates a pretty backdrop for your tree.

Let that dry completely.

Add a thin layer of the clear glitter acrylic paint on top of the yellow.

Let that dry.

Heat up your hot glue gun.

Cut a circle out of the red felt. This will be your tree skirt. Glue it near the bottom of the canvas.

Then arrange your green buttons on the canvas to see what tree pattern you will use when you begin gluing them on.

Once you decide on a pattern, take the buttons back off. Then you can begin gluing them back on, one by one. You can layer them for a more dimensional look. I have buttons on top of other buttons in some places to fill in any gaps.

Let it dry.

You can add beads or anything else for ornaments. I haven't done this step yet, but plan on it.

Display and enjoy!

Easy Holiday Centerpiece!

This was a quick decor idea that popped into my head. I wanted something pretty to sit on my coffee table during the wintry months. I took a walk in the woods and collected some acorns, leaves and pine cones that had fallen to the ground and brought them home. All I did was paint them with glossy silver spray paint and let them dry. I had a large glass bowl available to use, so I put a piece of silver tinsel garland in the bottom, and added all of my spray painted items on top. Arranged them in a pretty fashion and placed on my coffee table. Beautiful!

Handmade Christmas Wreath!

So, I made a pretty awesome wreath for my door to display during the holiday season.

I got my inspiration from Pinterest of course, but the example that gave me the idea was a mixture of different greens. I wanted to add more dimension to my wreath.

All of you need for this project is:
-A few hours of spare time, depending how quick you are at wrapping yarn around styrofoam balls.
-15 to 20 various sized styrofoam balls
-Red, green and white yarn
-18" wire wreath
-Floral wire
-Christmas tree garland

I was able to find all of my items at Michael's craft store, minus the garland which I already had!

1. Start by wrapping all of your styrofoam balls in varying colors of yarn. Sit them on the wreath frame as you go so that you will know when you have enough.
2. Attach the styrofoam balls onto the wire wreath frame using the floral wire.
3. Loosely wrap the garland (optional) around your wrapped styrofoam balls to add a little something extra. It will also help to fill in any gaps you may have between the styrofoam balls.
3. Hang on your door - you just made your very own wreath!

First Post

I'm as new at blog writing as I am new at crafting! I've never had a blog before, but been inspired lately.

My name is Whitney and I am new to the world of DIY-ing and crafting. I've never been much of a creative type or a crafty type, but joining Pinterest has completely changed that. I still sometimes lack creativity, but Pinterest gives me great ideas that I can work with. Just in the past week I have made a few Christmas decor items for my home, as well as a Christmas gift for someone on my list!

I'll use this blog to share any projects that I complete or any that I want to try. Hopefully it can inspire some of you to get crafty too. Ill prove that anyone can do it!

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