DIY MONDAY!! Colored Pencil Jewelry

So I debated and debated whether to put this as a Green Friday post or DIY Monday, so I guess this is a two for one do-it-yourself project!! Colored Pencil Jewelry!

This is another great DIY project because you PROBABLY have some colored pencils laying around your house making this pretty much FREE! Another great thing is you can still use your colored pencils because you only need sections from them! I think this is a great project to do with your kids! The tutorial is over at Design Mom and the link is below!

http://www.designmom.com/2011/08/diy-colored-pencil-jewelry/

GREEN FRIDAY! Natural Insect Repellent

I don’t know about you guys, but mosquitos seem to FLOCK in my direction!! I bathe myself in “OFF” and breathe the stuff daily! However, now that I have a child around I am definitely more cautious of the chemicals and toxins in the spray! Here I found a natural and cheap way to make your own! It only takes 1 lemon, some rosemary, and water! Here is the tutorial on how to make it! Good Luck and hopefully it will ward off the mosquitos this Memorial weekend!!

http://themarathonmom.com/natural-insect-repellent.htm

DIY MONDAY! Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Here is an awesome way to re-use items already in your home! I love the rustic look of using mason jars and think this idea is perfect! Not only are you re-using something you already have, but you are making that sink look even better 🙂 Don’t have a mason jar at your house?? Ask a neighbor if they have some laying around or you can find one for about 50 cents! Head over to Blissfully Content to get the tutorial!

http://theblissfullycontentlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/homemade-christmas-canning-jar-soap.html

DIY MONDAY! Anthropologie Mug!

I always LOVE all the dishes whenever I go into Anthropologie! They are so unique! Well, now you can have your OWN Anthro mug look by using a mug already in your cupboard! Head on over to the Cottage Market for directions!

http://www.thecottagemarket.com/2011/12/little-anthropologie-knock-offso-easy.html

DIY Gift Bags

I came across this tutorial and was so impressed! I love giving someone a gift in a bag that is unique! This shows you how to make your own gift bags out of spare wallpaper (or really any material thick enough to hold its shape).Aren’t they adorable? The tutorial is REALLY easy and could be done in minutes so if you are also in a bind and need to get a gift wrapped–here is your go-to!

Here is the link for the tutorial- Happy Gift Bagging!!

http://ohhappyday.com/2011/12/wallpaper-gift-bags-diy/

DIY MONDAY! Vintage Wire Hamper

This last weekend I was able to go to the new City Creek Shopping Center in Salt Lake City and could have died and gone to heaven in Restoration Hardware. So, since I have been home I have been trying to find ways to copy all of their rooms the cheap way! They have tons of wire baskets and hampers so when I came across this tutorial from apartment therapy I had to share ! It only costs about $20.00 to make! So hop to it and good luck!!

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/make-a-vintage-inspired-wire-hamper-for-cheaphow-to-164532