Just a #TBT to some red, white and blue DIY from the past. Enjoy!
Celebrate America – red, white and blue party decor inspiration
round of up 11 Patriotic DIY Ideas
Oh and essential oils for the 4th for your furry friends….(get them here)!
Cannonbaaaaallllllll!!!
Summer pool parties are so much fun, aren’t they? Woo hooooo! Summer in my family is filled with days at my mom’s pool, watching my nieces and nephew giggle and splash around. I love that they’ve learned to swim so well and enjoy watching them overcome their fear of water over the years.
“Pool-rific” is the Michaels’ June Challenge. Perfect timing!
Kicking off pool party season this past holiday weekend, I gifted each of them with a cute personalized beach bag filled with fun outdoor goodies, swim accessories and beach towels.
Supplies I used are all available at Michaels with the exception of the beach towels.
Whether you’re looking for fun décor, activities for your kids or cute party supplies, Michaels has everything you need to MAKE summer fun!
What I did:
Using a pencil and a yardstick, I drew a faint line onto the upper part of the tote bag so that my personalization would be level.
Then I used a pencil to stencil the letters.
I filled in the letters with Sharpie markers. There was a little bleeding (due to the tote bag material) but I actually like that affect, don’t you? It adds to the design!
The plastic bucket/container fits perfectly inside and helps the tote back hold an open shape. Perfect for toting home a wet bathing suit too!
Toss in fun accessories.
So cute for a summer time birthday gift or pool party hostess gift!
Pin for future reference for summer birthday party or pool party hostess gift!
Looking for more pool-rific ideas? Looking for more inspiration? Make sure you visit Michaels’ blog, The Glue String, to see the rest of the Michaels Makers’ summer fun project ideas starting today at 11 a.m. EST:
Loading InLinkz ...Earlier this week I shared the anniversary of the journey to a healthier me and this week, a few friends gathered with me to celebrate with a happy hour/make & take and I wanted to share a few of the highlights…
“Being a person is getting too complicated. Time to be a unicorn.”
The DIY Make & Take:
Magic Unicorn Blend
What we used: (some affiliate links below)
*Note: I only recommend Young Living essential oils. See below for more info.
What we did:
Add 10 drops of each essential oil (Joy, Bergamot, Grapefruit) to the roller bottle, top off with carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil, V6 or carrier oil of your choice). Secure the rollerball fitment and lid. It has a pretty perfume-y smell with an uplifting scent. WARNING: Citrus essential oils are photosensitive. Do not apply if you’ll be out in the sun or apply topically where the sun don’t shine!
More Details& Ideas
Bergamot//Bergamot’s aroma is tart yet sweet and uplifting yet relaxing.
Grapefruit//sweet, invigorating aroma that members enjoy for its ability to encourage feelings of joy, satisfaction, and playfulness.
Joy//invites a sense of romance, bliss, and warmth when diffused. When worn as a fragrance, it invites togetherness.
Light (essential oil infused) refreshments included: Beverages consisted of guest’s choice of Ice water bar with citrus Vitality essential oils (use glass or stainless steel containers), Sangria, Pink Moscato.
Fresh fruits in rainbow colors and fruit dip. Fruit dip: 1 large container of greek yogurt, 8 oz. cream cheese, a splash of vanilla extract, sweetener to taste, lemon Vitality essential oil. I blended ingredients with my hand mixer and refrigerated until served.
Sweet Potato/Beet Chips (2 bags) with dip. Dip: No photo…oops! But SO good! I hand mixed 8 oz. sour cream, 3/4 cup of avocado mayo, onion powder/garlic powder to taste, sea salt to taste, fresh dill and about 5-7 drops of dill Vitality essential oil. Yum!
Party Favors: You can’t see them around the water bottle in the photo below but these are perfect for applying essential oil and wearing as a hair accessory or bracelet. Get them here and you’ll have lots left over for welcome gifts, incentives, etc. —>{elastic knotted hair elastics}
Prizes: Nitro packets and Wolfberry Crisp Bars.
Raffles: Just an idea of some fun raffles I put together: (Most items found at Michaels).
Fun Game: Also search Google and print: “What’s Your Unicorn Name”.
We also covered some material from a Balancing Healthy Emotions with Essential Oils.
May Promo: OH MY GOODNESS! If you’re not a member of Young Living yet, get them now! Use Enroller/Sponsor ID#1836762 at youngliving.com to get a welcome bundle from DIYShowOff (see details here).
The giveaway: Share a happy moment from your week in the comments below to be entered to win. Giveaway runs now through May 31st at midnight EST. Winner will be randomly drawn and announced here June 1st, 2017. Winner will receive the roller blend above and a $25 Amazon gift card.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! MY RANDON WINNER PICKER PLUG IN CHOSE THE WINNER. AND THE WINNER IS…
SAMANTHA! “I got to go to my prenatal appointment and hear my precious baby’s heartbeat and got to plan the ultrasound for my gender reveal!”
CONGRATULATIONS, Samantha! I’ll be in touch!
Pin for later reference: thanks! xo
Love your essential oils? Check out these awesome essential oil infused summer recipes and ideas HERE.
