New jewelry

A dear friend of mine always wants jewelry and never receives any.  Since her birthday is coming up, I thought I would take the time and make her some.  Here goes...

I sure hope she enjoys wearing them as much as I did making them.

I bought some beads and made these, I will be starting an Etsy account soon.

At the beginning of the year, some friends and I decided to do a pay-it-forward and make handmade items for 5 people.  Here is what I came up with.

These are things I have made for myself and my daughters.  The bracelet is made for myself out of several old jewelry items that I would not wear again (several from my childhood, lockets, class ring, old earrings, necklace charms, etc.)  It is my life story of jewelry in one bracelet!!

For my Princess...

For my Pirate...

First attempt at a ring...

Baking Soda Air Freshener

Take a jar, punch several holes in the lid.  Fill 1/3 - 2/3 of jar with baking soda.  Add 40 - 60 drops essential oil of your choice.  Shake.  Then you can shake whenever the room needs a little freshened.  Cheap and easy to replace.

Gelatin Air Fresheners

Do to our epileptic dog, we can not have lit candles in the house.  So I found a home-made alternative!!

Take unflavored (plain) gelatin mix.  Boil enough water to prepare (all water listed, no need to add the cold water).  Add 1 Tablespoon salt (to prevent molding) to 4 cups boiling water.  Add gelatin powder.  Stir until dissolved.  In glass bowls or votive, add 2-3 drops food coloring.  Pour in gelatin mixture.  Add 20-30 drops of essential oils of your choice to each container.  Refrigerate until set.