With the holidays just around the corner, it is the perfect time to craft. Whether you need decorations for your home, or you want to make personalized gifts, these DIYs will get you ready for the holidays in no time!
DIY PINE CONE WREATH
WHAT YOU NEED:
• 55-65 pine cones separated into small, medium, and large (these can be collected in your backyard or bought from a craft supply store)
• 12” wire wreath form
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Optional: LED Christmas lights and evergreen branches
WHAT TO DO:
1. Glue the medium pinecones to the inner ring of the wreath form.
2. Glue the large pinecones to the 2 outer rims of the wreath form.
3. Use the small pinecones to fill in any gaps.
4. Now that you have your basic pinecone wreath, decorate it! Add ribbon, green foliage, ornaments, Christmas lights, just have fun!
Via Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow
DIY PEPPERMINT BATH BOMBS
WHAT YOU NEED:
• 1 cup of baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup of citric acid
• 1⁄2 cup of cornstarch
• 3 tbs of Epsom salt
• 2 tsp of sweet almond oil
• 3⁄4 tsp of water
• 15-20 drops of peppermint oil
• food coloring
WHAT TO DO:
1. In a large bowl, combine the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salt.
2. In a small bowl, combine the almond oil, water, peppermint oil, and food coloring.
3. Whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture until fully combined. Use your hands to mold the mixture into the shape of your choice.
4. Let dry overnight and you are ready for a relaxing, peppermint infused bath!
Via A Pumpkin and a Princess
