15 Halloween Ideas

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Roeshel

Where are my Halloween lovin’ friends? Time for some Halloween fun!

I’ve rounded up some DIYShowOff Halloween ideas from over the years for inspiration for your upcoming weekend projects.

15 DIYShowOff Halloween Ideas

Skeleton Fairy Couture – perfect for adding Halloween touches to your decor. Attach to a wreath, pin onto your jacket, position in a plant, unlimited ideas and so much fun – a little reminiscent of playing with paper dolls only more creative and 3D.

Halloween (witch) dreamcatcher // tea party – this whimsical witch-catcher is just too cute!

The Raven inspired Halloween party ideas – throwing a monster bash? A black and white Poe theme is perfectly POEtic!

Halloween {essential oil infused} Marshmallow Treats – easy to make party favors!

witch hat tutorial for a Halloween centerpiece, candy dish, vignette or planter ‘witch’ purpose works best for you? A construction cone + plant dish = so many options!

monster repellent Halloween party favor recipe – you just might want to use this all year long! Still holding out on trying essential oils? Learn more here —> essential oils 101 class

Halloween wooden BOO blocks and super easy wall art tutorial – isn’t that laser cut wall art amazing? It’s like the easiest craft project ever!

DIY chicken wire/cheesecloth spooky skeleton ghost – this guy hangs out in our (storage) barn all year long until it’s time to come out of hiding! A scary sight when you walk in to rummage through the treasures. And a fun addition to the grape arbor/gazebo with the curtains blowing around. Spooky!

DIY ‘Nevermore’ tree Halloween decor – grab some branches from the yard and ravens from the Dollar Store and your glue gun! Easy fun craft time!

The Raven inspired Halloween mantel

personalized trick or treat tote bags

DuckTape trick or treat bucket tutorial

DIY pumpkin/jack-o-lantern diorama

candy skull owl

wooden candy corn decorations

I love this old Halloween display from quite a few years ago…

Share YOUR Halloween in this week’s That DIY Party.

Fall Diffuser Blends and a Flash Sale!

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Roeshel

🍁🌻🍂 4 years ago, I purchased one of these with a skeptical mindset and an eye roll. Despite my social and travel fears and very unhealthy lifestyle, I was grateful for my good health. But I definitely took my wellness (only minor complaints and inconveniences) for granted.

WHY:

When my family medical history drastically changed, God answered one of my prayers in the form of a friend sharing Young Living with me and that introduction sparked the beginning of making healthier choices. I’m still a work in progress but I am definitely taking better care of myself, my family and my home from the inside out.

When my order arrived and it truly was a choice that opened the door to better decisions, education and a healthier lifestyle. I am forever grateful that a friend shared with me and now I can’t help but want to share that experience with you! It’s too good not to share and as uncomfortable as it is for me to share sometimes, I’d feel worse if I didn’t! My experience changed the course of our habits and if you’re ready to get started, this premium starter kit is a great way to dip your toe!

WHAT:

Immune boost, better sleep, emotional support, a step towards a chemical free home and more! It was just the jump start we needed in our home to raise awareness when it comes to the toxins we allow through the door and opened our eyes to finally stop procrastinating making healthier decisions and what we put in and on our bodies and to take a close look at the ingredients in our products.

The premium starter kit includes:

Your choice of Diffuser
Premium Essential Oils Collection;
- Lavender 5-ml (supports healthy skin and relaxation, the Swiss Army knife of essential oils!)
- Peppermint Vitality™ 5-ml (for a healthy digestive system)
- Lemon Vitality™ 5-ml (uplifting and cleansing)
- Copaiba Vitality™ 5-ml
- Frankincense 5-ml
- Thieves® Vitality™ 5-ml (all the things – love this for immune support!)
- Citrus Fresh™ 5-ml
- Raven™ 5-ml (great in the diffuser for opening up the airways!)
- DiGize™ Vitality™ 5-ml (ALL THINGS digestive … we just rub this on our tummies)
- PanAway® 5-ml (perfect for after exercise)
Stress Away™ 5-ml (because … #stress)
AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment
Thieves Household Cleaner 1-oz. sample (concentrate! We use this to clean just about every single surface in our home. It smells amazing and no toxic fumes!)
10 Love It? Share It! Sample Business Cards
10 Love It? Share It! Sample Oil Bottles
2 NingXia Red® 2-oz. samples (Immune support and energy!!!)
Product Guide and Product Price List
Essential Oils Magazine
Essential Edge News
Member Resources
COMMUNITY
DIYShowOff welcome bundle (educational resources and a special gift from me to you valued at $25)

You will LOVE Thieves in the diffuser for a warm and inviting fall scented home!

FALL:

And these fall diffuser recipes? Hellooo gingerbread cookies, a walk in the woods, pumpkin pie, spiced chai and a night by the fire! They take the place of air fresheners, scented candles and wax melts in our home:

FALL IN LOVE:

And it just so happens, there’s a sale going on. All the more reason to finally get off the fence if you haven’t already.

🎉10% OFF PSK FLASH SALE!! – It’s rare! So exciting!

GET THESE KITS FOR 10% OFF! 🍁 Premium starter kit with the Aria diffuser (5465D)
🍂 Premium starter kit with the Rainstone (5470D) diffuser
🍁 Premium starter kit with the Dewdrop diffuser(5463D)
🍂 Premium starter kit with the Desert Mist diffuser (22397D)

And that cutie above? I definitely want to stay healthy and to be around to watch him grow up. He is another big reason for the wake up call to take better care of ourselves and to ditch the toxins from our home. His entire life has included organic options, chemical free products and essential oils.

This HUGE, amazing, wonderful sale ends September 18th!!!!

{sale ends 9/18/18}

Okay? Ready to give it a try? Get it —–> HERE using enroller/sponsor #1836762. Once your order for a premium starter kit (no strings attached – no requirements to sell or ever purchase again…although, be prepared to FALL in love!), I’ll add some educational resources and a DIYShowOff welcome bundle with a few gifts from me personally! I can’t wait to get to know you better and welcome you into our amazing circle of oil-lovin’ friends!

Learn more!

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Things to consider:

September Promotions – freebies when your order hits the 190, 250 or 300 pv levels. The Essential Rewards program is completely optional but recommended. Loyalty gifts, rewards and extra free gifts! Sweet!

3 Favorite Fall DIYShowOff Projects

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Roeshel

Fall is in the air! Mornings are crisp and chilly (back to school weather), days bright and sunny, and evenings cool and perfect for a cozy night’s sleep!

I decided to gather up and feature three favorite fall projects from the DIYShowOff archives. So here we go!

Fall Favorites:

Fall dream catcher wreath tutorial: my all time favorite! Isn’t it beautiful? It’s large and in charge and a statement that doesn’t go un-noticed!

Wooden candy corn decorative accents. Cute and whimsical and so much better than there real thing! Well, at least in my opinion. What do you think? Are you addicted? I remember mom filling the candy dish. And I’m pretty sure they were purely decorative until they formed one hard mass at the end of the season. lol

Decorating with non-traditional autumn colors can be a challenge but I can’t wait to tackle our dining room fall decorating again this year! The DIYShowOff 2017 fall home tour has lots of inspiration!

Those are DIYShowOff’s most popular fall blog posts and my favorite too! Are you ready for fall? Are you an all things pumpkin spice loving, mum planting, autumn leaf raking, sweater and boots, warm fuzzy throws and mulled cider fanatic? What’s your favorite thing about this time of year?

5 Easy Weekend DIY Ideas

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Roeshel

I was just looking back to gather a collection of favorite DIY ideas and thought I’d share a round up here with you too! Here are 5 easy weekend DIY projects for inspiration. Gather up your supplies and get creative this weekend!

With summer right around the corner, this DIY tote is so much fun. Grab a tie dyed version or your favorite band, something well-loved one and make your own t-shirt tote. You won’t believe how easy it is!

easy t-shirt tote

Summer = BBQs and parties at our place. This large size LCR lawn dice game is so much fun!

large LCR lawn dice tutorial

Are you health-conscious about what you put into your body? Me too! You’ll love these fruit and yogurt popsicles! Ditch the tubes of frozen sugar water and customize your own favorite fruit blend!

Summer Recipes

With all of the sun, summer is a great time to exfoliate. Whip up a batch of sugar scrubs for you and your friends.

DIY sugar scrub

I love having a fresh herb garden near the kitchen! This pallet garden is STILL holding up after 5 years! I’ve used it for flowers too. But I really enjoy having fresh herbs on hand. Grab a pallet not treated with chemicals and get started!

pallet herb garden

See something that inspires a weekend DIY?

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Roeshel

It’s that time of year, it’s time for creating special gifts for special women, gifts that inspire warmth and love. Here are some DIY and Young Living essential oil related gift ideas she is sure to love!

DIY keepsake hand print gift

Tea Cup Succulent Plants

Brooch Wreath

Personalized T-shirt Decal

Incorporating essential oil products into your gifts will not only lift up the women in your life, but hundreds of families and small business owners will be supported as well. Let’s celebrate the women in your life with something special and let’s infuse it with Young Living essential oils to take your gift to the next level.

DIFFUSER JEWELRY

If you’re feeling a little stumped on what to get the special women in your life, jewelry is always a WIN. Diffuser jewelry, on the other hand, is a WinWin. Pair that diffuser jewelry with a bottle of essential oil and you have just STOLEN HER HEART!

Let’s break down why diffuser jewelry can be a perfect gift for any special occasion:
1) Diffuser Jewelry is a wearable item/gift that is also sentimental, especially when you can put on your FAVORITE scent.

2) Diffuser jewelry is timeless.

3) Diffuser Jewelry is appropriate for people of all ages.

4) Diffuser jewelry is suitable as a gift for any occasion.

5) Diffuser jewelry can suit any personality.

6) Diffuser jewelry is good for all body types and skin tones.

7) Diffuser jewelry is a great way to apply an oil and have it last for hours and even the entire day.

8) Diffuser jewelry makes it easy to wear oils that may make your skin sensitive to light when applied directly. For example, citrus oils, when applied topically, make your skin extra sensitive to sunlight and you should avoid exposing that area to the direct sun for 12-24 hours after application.

As you can see, it doesn’t matter who the person is, how well you know them, or what the special occasion is. Diffuser jewelry is an easy, yet perfect gift to give.

Now that we have covered that, I want to stress that giving diffuser jewelry takes your gift up about ten notches from just regular plain ol’ jewelry.

ADD AN OIL

Gift her an entire bottle of her FAVORITE oil or a few samples that are perfect for her lifestyle. With one drop of oil on her jewelry she can stay uplifted, confident, energized, and happy all day long.

FAVORITE DIFFUSER JEWELRY SHOPS

One of my favorite shops for diffuser pendants is my daughter’s shop, The Lunar Fae. Evangeline’s wire wrapped gifts are beautiful and timeless. You can visit herEtsy shop website here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLunarFae

And Sara from The Courageous Charm has some sweet options too. You can visit her Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCourageousCharm

FAVORITE OIL SUGGESTIONS

Perfect all time favorite oils to gift to your special lady with her diffuser jewelry are:

Orange & Tangerine – Calming in nature with a beautiful citrus scent.

Grapefruit – Uplifting to the spirit.

Citrus Fresh – Brings joy to children.

Joy – This floral scent brings joy to the heart.

Christmas Spirit – Great any time of year and brings on feelings of happiness.

Bergamot – Turns grief to joy.

If you’re new to oiling and don’t have a favorite diffuser jewelry shop YET, share if you’re an earrings, necklace, or bracelet kind of gal.

DIY PERFUME

Did you know perfume can be detrimental to your health? The term “fragrance” on labels can be a combination of over 300 harmful chemicals that the company doesn’t have to disclose. This is often why people get headaches when they smell synthetic perfume. It is better to play it safe and create your own perfume with natural and effective essential oils that you KNOW are safe.

Not only are these perfumes safe, but their aroma therapy can take you from feeling down and out to happy and confident in a matter of seconds.

Here are some of my favorite recipes.

Fill with alcohol when using a spray bottle. Fill with V6 carrier oil if using a roll-on bottle.

***** Here are some options to make your own perfume *****

Adjust amount of individual oils based on preferred scent.

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Bon Vivant – “Somebody who loves life.”

In a 10 ml bottle – 5 drops Joy, 5 Geranium, 10 Tangerine.

In a 10 ml bottle – 5 drops Joy, 15 drops Lemon.

In a 10 ml bottle – 5 Northern Lights Black Spruce, 5 Orange, 2 Rose.

In a 10 ml bottle – 10 drops Oola Fun, 10 drops White Angelica.

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Rilassante – “Relaxing”

In a 10 ml bottle – 10 drops Stress Away, 10 drops Orange

In a 10 ml bottle – 10 Drops Lavender, 5 drops Frankincense, 5 drops Orange

In a 10 ml bottle – 5 drops Lavender, 5 drops Stress Away, 10 drops Valor

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Amor – “Love”

In a 10 ml bottle – 12 drops Ylang Ylang & 8 drops Orange.

In a 10 ml bottle – 6 drops Grapefruit, 6 drops Sandalwood, 6 drops Jasmine

In a 10 ml bottle – 10 drops Ylang ylang, 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce.

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What is your favorite scent? Floral? Citrus? Spicy?

DIY Happy Unicorn Blend

BATH SOAK

Bath soaks are an easy and useful gift. If someone doesn’t have a bathtub they can use this as a foot soak.

Women often spend more time caring for others than they do caring for themselves. A gift like this will go a long way because it gives them the opportunity to give some self love.

INGREDIENTS

2 bags Chamomile tea
1 c powdered milk
1/4 c cornstarch
1/4 c baking soda
10+ drops of your favorite essential oil {or to preference}

DIRECTIONS
Mix dry ingredients & whisk in essential oil until smooth.
Add mixture to jar & allow to “marinate” for 24 hours.

OIL SUGGESTIONS

RELAXING SOAK

– Lavender
– Stress Away
– Frankincense
– Bergamot
– Orange

CLEANSING & ENERGIZING SOAK

– Myrtle
– Juniper
– Thyme
– Lemon
– Peppermint
– Eucalyptus

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What is your favorite way to relax?

Gemstone Infused Roller Blend

SOOTHING SCRUBS

I know you see this DIY all the time but that is because it’s SOOO good.

Body scrubs make your skin look refreshed and rejuvenated by removing dead skin cells. Exfoliation also helps moisturize as it allows for the easy absorption of a skin moisturizer into your now healthy skin. Be sure to avoid applying too much pressure when using your scrub. Use a body scrub a few times a week.

ENERGIZING BODY SCRUB

1 cup granulated sugar
1-2 Dry OOLA tea bags – “Energy: Peppermint Rush Organic Black Tea”
¼-½ cup Jojoba Oil Pure
15 drops Orange Essential Oil
3 drops Cypress (optional)
1/4 – 1 tsp beet juice (For pink coloring – optional)

Mix the ingredients in a cute mason jar, tie a ribbon around the top, print off a nice recipe note card and gift it to someone special.

OOLA tea can be found on Amazon or through the OOLA website (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/2IRgrJV

One thing I love about OOLA is that for every bag of tea that is purchased, the company GIVES one meal to a child in need.

Organic Passion Black Tea – https://amzn.to/2ELlcSZ

DIY Lavender Ylang Ylang Sugar Scrub

PICTURE + GOODIE

One of the best ways to celebrate a woman for her hard work is by taking advantage of this advanced technology to capture a precious moment and give her a memento she can cherish for a lifetime.

Print out her favorite photo or one that will melt her heart. She won’t forget this gift because it will keep reminding her of the love she has in her life. Pair the photo with an essential oil or a lip gloss. She will remember how thoughtful you were every time she smells that scent or puts on her glossy lips.

Favorite oils for her:

– Clary Sage 15 ml (#3521) – Creates a calm and relaxing environment.

– Dragon Time 15 ml (#3327) – Can help promote feelings of stability and calm during cycles of moodiness.

– Lavender 15 ml (#3575) – Lavender has as a scent that’s a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. Perfect for a calming scent in the diffuser or in your daily moisturizer.

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Don’t forget to order these products on your very own YL account. Don’t have one yet? Shop HERE and I’ll hook you up!

GIFTING A PSK

We have some great ideas on how you can maximize a Premium Starter Kit (PSK) for this special occasion.

OPTION ONE

Purchase a PSK and use it as 13 individual gifts.

The PSK comes with 11 essential oils, a diffuser, and a few great samples of other products.

Let me give you some ideas about who you might choose to receive these gifts.

1. Diffuser & Citrus Fresh – A friend or caregiver with active children. Gift the diffuser separate if needed.
2. Lavender – Your friend who needs a restful night sleep.
3. Lemon Vitality – Someone who loves social gatherings or detox challenges. #Lemonade #GentleDetox
4. Frankincense – Your favorite Yogi. #mindfulness
5. Peppermint Vitality – Your bestie who bakes. #PeppermintBrownies
6. Copaiba Vitality – Your supplement junkie friend who loves all things wellness.
7. Thieves Vitality – Your child’s teacher, Sunday school teacher, or coach. #ImmuneSupport
8. DiGize Vitality – Your girlfriend who loves to travel. #DigestiveSupport
9. Raven – Your girlfriend who runs marathons #ApplyOverLungs
10. PanAway – Your girlfriend who hits the gym. #ApplyToMusclesAndJoints
11. Roll on top & Stress Away – Any living breathing human being. =)
12. Add the Thieves Cleaning sample to water in a cute spray bottle and gift it to your friend who loves all things clean and tidy.
13. Two NingXia Red packets – The one person you have left. Everyone can use this dietary supplement.

OPTION TWO

2) Give the entire Premium Starter Kit as a gift for a special woman in your life. As you can see from the list above, Premium Start Kit has it all, 13 wonderful gifting opportunities. This is the most effective, affordable, and diverse set of essential oils you can find.

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Raise your hand if you want one of these kits for yourself!? Get it here —> http://bit.ly/2pQWvOG

YOUNG LIVING MEMBERSHIP

If you are not yet a Young Living member, you can easily join with any starter kit. I highly recommend the Premium Starter Kit with essential oils. With your no-strings-attached membership, you will be able to purchase YL products at 24% off! You also get special perks through the Rewards program and the ability to share and get your products for FREE! Yup, I said it. It’s not weird. It’s amazing and I have actually get paid to share Young Living products. All of my friends and family are healthier because of sharing, which makes me one happy girl.

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Order a premium starter kit for yourself using the personal sign up link from the person who invited you. I promise she’ll love getting a message from you asking how to get the kit!

Then add on any other products you would like for yourself or to give as gifts. Young Living has hundreds of products from essential oils to skin care, makeup, baby and kid products, a pet line, and food and even cookware. If you didn’t see something highlighted in this class that you are hoping Young Living carries, ASK! We are super passionate about YL and their products!

I have navigated my way through the website enough times ordering for myself that I could probably make a suggestion. If I don’t know, I will ask my helpful community. Someone will be able to get the answers to your questions. #GroupEffort.

Once you order, we will introduce you to the community and send you a welcome pack with everything you need to get started, including informative reference materials.

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Premium Starter Kit (PSK) around $160-260 depending on which diffuser or kit you select.

PSK includes:

Diffuser – Multiple options with different features and price points.
Lavender – Good for rest, relaxation, skin and more.
Raven – Apply to lungs pre/post exercise.
PanAway – Perfect for soothing muscles and joints.
Citrus Fresh – Calming when diffused or applied.
Stress Away – Calming when diffused or applied.
Peppermint Vitality – Supports the digestive system. Food flavorant.
Lemon Vitality – Supports the lymphatic system. Food flavorant.
DiGize Vitality – Supports the digestive system.
Copaiba Vitality – Supports full body wellness.
Thieves Vitality – Supports the immune system.
1 oz Sample of All Purpose Thieves Cleaner – Toxin-Free cleaner for EVERYTHING!
Two 2 oz samples of NingXia Red – an antioxidant nutritional supplement.
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If you want to order any other products right away, I highly recommend ordering through the Essential Rewards (ER) program so you can get ER points back and free gifts. If you would like more information on this valuable program, let me know. It is really the most cost effective way to order and you can cancel ER anytime with no penalty or fee.

SAVVY MINERALS MAKEUP KIT

Savvy Minerals now comes in a starter kit! So exciting! Start your journey with Young Living by putting your freshest face forward. Choose a Savvy Minerals by Young Living® Premium Starter Kit with a makeup set that has everything you need to create effortless, versatile looks without ever compromising on quality. Our makeup kit lets you choose from four options, with shades selected to complement a range of skin tones and premium products, including our pure mineral foundation, super-pigmented eyeshadows, and universally flattering lip gloss. Create a radiant new look with Savvy Minerals by Young Living today!

Premium Starter Kit includes:

1 Foundation
1 Blush
3 Eyeshadows
1 Lip Gloss
Misting Spray
Foundation Brush
5-ml Lavender essential oil
Savvy Minerals by Young Living Booklet
Introduction to Young Living Booklet

BATH BOMBS

Made with Lavender oil and Stress Away essential oil, our new essential oil bath bombs are a fun, fizzy way to unwind. We’ve used two of our most popular calming essential oils to create these relaxing bath bombs and filled them with nourishing ingredients and no unwanted additives.

Lavender essential oil—renowned for its soothing and calming aroma—makes the Lavender Calming Bath Bomb perfect for unwinding after a long day, while the Stress Relaxing Bath Bomb is a special treat thanks to the inviting, vanilla-lime scent of Stress Away oil.

These natural bath bombs are made without colorants, synthetic preservatives, parabens, or animal-derived ingredients, making them some of the best bath bombs you can get your hands on! Instead of artificial ingredients and harsh chemicals, we’ve made these vegan bath bombs with a mineral-rich formula and skin-loving ingredients, such as coconut oil and sweet almond oil. That means they’re not only fun and relaxing—they also leave skin soft, smooth, and moisturized.

Curious about the essential oils in these products? Check out the Lavender® and Stress-Away® product pages for more information on Lavender essential oil uses and Stress Away essential oil uses.

SAVVY MINERALS SPRING COLLECTION

For a limited time only! Young Living has released some new beautiful colors in the Savvy Minerals makeup collection! SO pretty! https://issuu.com/youngliving/docs/savvyminerals.by.yl_catalog.docx?e=2440491/59448880

MORE ESSENTIAL OIL INFUSED DIY GIFT IDEAS

Visit the links below for more DIY gift ideas, share your own essential-oil infused ideas and favorites!

Gift Basket Ideas

DIY Candy Gifts

Homemade Hug Essential Oil Roller Blend

Sleepy Time Cream

chandelier planter

DIY Chocolate Candy Wedding Party Favor Gifts

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Roeshel

DIY Chocolate Candy Wedding Party Favor Gifts

Isn’t it funny where inspiration comes from? At times, it’s somewhere completely random or even unknown. I’m thinking the inspiration for these DIY chocolate candy wedding party favor gifts may have been handmade soaps or even those beautiful yogurt bowls I’ve seen on Instagram. To be honest, I’m not sure – I’ve done some searching and haven’t stumbled across anything similar.

I made these up as a hostess party gift/favor and got drafted to make up some bridal shower favors. So here’s my DIY tutorial for beautiful chocolate/candy melts. They are so easy! Some affiliate links included.

Supplies I used:

THISsilicone mold
candy melts (light cocoa and bright white shown)
sprinkles <— my favorite! I bought way too many from many sources to try to find the right shade for this project (check Etsy, Amazon, Michaels too)
decorations (icing roses)
zip lock baggies
skewer
Peppermint Vitality essential oil
treat bags
labels (Avery 5260)

Total Time: Approximately 30 min.

Serves: This silicone mold is a large size (3×3 inch). Two bags of melts makes 6.

What I did:

I transferred candy melts to quart sized baggy (I used two: light cocoa and white) and melted according to package instructions – either in the microwave or in a double boiler. My experience: I carefully set both bags (unzipped) into the microwave on ‘defrost’ for 50 seconds then checked and repeated and re-checked until melted. Instructions warn against overheating and I didn’t have any issue.

*Melted candy will be hot. Please use caution!

I set my silicone mold on a small cookie sheet (a tray or something that gives the mold support to be moved and that will fit into your freezer works).

Once my candy was melted, I added 2-4 drops of Peppermint Vitality essential oil to the melted white candy, zipped the bag and kneaded the baggy to mix. I didn’t do it with both colors, just one.

Then I snipped off a bottom corner of the baggy (very small snip!) with scissors and piped the candy into the silicone mold and repeated with the other color. I filled each silicone space with half and half of each candy into each square.

Next I gently shook/shimmied the mold to level the melted candy.

Using the skewer, while candy was still melted, I swirled the colors to create a beautiful unique design where the colors meet.

I am in LOVE with how each square is a unique and one of a kind design! I think this was my favorite step! I started out with just more of a zig zag but then discovered that the more swirly, the better.

Then quickly decorated with icing roses, sprinkles, colored sugar, edible decorations, etc.

I placed the tray/silicone mold in freezer to set the candy. It didn’t seem to take long at all…probably about 15-20 minutes if that. Sometime I let it sit overnight if I got busy.

Then I removed them from freezer and carefully popped the bars out of silicone mold.

I placed them into a bag and secured with a personalized label.

Beautiful! I love that each design is unique, don’t you? They’re so pretty, so professional and designer-looking but so easy to create! I can’t wait to make more!

So.many.photos! lol But I’m just so happy with how pretty they are!

This batch was a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” theme.

I whipped up 60-70 of these for a bridal shower but since you can personalize them with any candy melts (so many colors!) and any deco ratings (so many colors and shapes and ideas!), they’d work for not only bridal showers but for Mother’s Day, baby showers, wedding favors, party favors, hostess and teacher gifts, prizes, etc. I made a few every evening over a couple of weeks’ time. I gave a few out as essential oil infused door prizes and at Easter to my family too. I even had my grandson helping me decorate a few!

Warning – not only are they a beautiful sweet treat, they’re so addicting to create! Here is the very first batch that started my madness (without the swirl technique)…

Need more info on essential oils for dietary use? Read more about why I choose Young Living HERE. xo

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Roeshel

Note: Due to Easter Sunday, That DIY Party will be published Monday, April 2nd.

Dear DIY friends: Wishing you a Happy Easter holiday weekend filled with many blessings! I’m so thankful for your friendship.

Sending up a prayer for DIYShowOff friends for good health & happiness. xo

~Roeshel

Easter DIY Ideas

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Roeshel

Easter DIY Project Ideas:

Happy Spring, DIY friends! I feel renewed! The longer days and the bright sunshine just fill my soul with happiness! I’m so ready to put winter behind me, how about you? It’s the perfect day to take a walk down memory lane at some DIYShowOff Easter inspiration:

Easter Egg Hunt Mantel

essential oil snuggle bunnies hot/cold pack

Easter succulent garden

easy t-shirt Easter basket liner

floral Easter basket arrangement

succulent eggs

dip-dyed inspired Easter egg

PB Inspired Decorative Eggs

(Wood) Chocolate Bar Decorative Accent

Pop over to see more spring DIY inspiration…

or visit That DIY Party for more ideas from favorite bloggers (you’re invited to link up yours!)!

Spring into Essential Oils

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Roeshel

Is what you put into your body important to you? Me too! ‘m pretty sure by now that you’ve heard a lot about essential oils, right? ::groan:: and ::eye roll:: <— that was my initial reaction too! lol! What IS all the fuss about? Let me share it with you as short and sweet as I can why essential oils are all the rage for me personally. (Some affiliate links below.)

Spring into Young Living essential oils @diyshowoff Grab a premium starter kit at youngliving using enroller/sponsor #1836762 and receive an awesome welcome bundle! Embrace wellness!

CLICK —> HERE TO ORDER

So grateful someone shared with me: When I first heard, I thought it was some temporary popular trend and I tuned it out. la-la-la-la-la!!!!!! But nearly 4 years ago on a blogging retreat, two of my blog buddies shared essential oils with me…I have a bit of an issue with traveling which causes some uncomfortable side effects (TMI! you don’t want to know) and the essential oil shared made all the difference! Oh.my.good.NESS! If it worked for that, how else? In my world at the time, my mom and sister were going through treatments for breast cancer. I was ready and open to making healthier choices. Baby steps. Just starting somewhere.

You guys, I’ve had 6 family members diagnosed with cancer in SIX years! This has to stop!

Essential oils have been around FOREVER and I know that lately they’re ALL THE HYPE but I believe it’s because word of mouth spreads faster these days via social media. They aren’t new. And specifically, Young Living has been around going on 30 years! I was still practically a child (and I’m a grandma now!). That’s not anything bright and shiny and just born. And “Young Living” is THE BRAND everyone wants. Because guess what? Not all essential oils are created equal! What I really love about Young Living is their Seed to Seal Guarantee. They aren’t just buying from a supplier and slapping on a label. Young Living controls the process of planting, harvesting, distilling, bottling, labeling and shipping from their own farms and partner farms from around the world with high standards and lots of testing. In fact,

Young Living is the #1 essential oils company in the world. I am confident that I am getting the best quality essential oil. One other quick point about Young Living…unlike buying a cheap oil from Amazon or WalMart or even TJMaxx (be aware: even a label with 100% pure doesn’t mean that’s the case), I love that I have support, resources and testimonials from personal experiences to help guide me on my oily journey. I’ve never had to work about my health but now I’m empowered to research, to learn more and to embrace wellness. When someone tells me they tried an essential oil and it didn’t work, I’m pretty sure they tried a fragrance or lower grade, not the quality of Young Living essential oils.

Nostalgia: Something that is really important to me … creating an environment for my sweet grandson that’s FREE of toxins. Know what else I really love? You know how a certain scent will take you back to a really special memory? I love that he is going to associate those amazing good scents like lavender or clove/cinnamon with his grammy.

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What is an essential oil anyway? My first uneducated thought: “oh, some air freshening junk that maybe helps you relax, snake oils for hippies”. An essential oil is the substance created by plants for protection against damage, injury, predators, environmental/weather changes. And they work for humans (oh and my dog and that horse too) in much the same way. Whoa! I certainly never imagined that essential oils had powerful health benefits. What? Why haven’t we heard about them before? Why didn’t I know that I could grab an essential oil for relief or health support in so many ways without the synthetic chemicals or side effects? The answer to that is an involved blog post for another day but just because I never knew, doesn’t mean it isn’t so. Essential oils were one of the first medicines! I’m learning so much and I’m so thankful that my friends DID share with me because it’s made a HUGE difference in our lifestyle, our health, our finances and our home.

Again, why Young Living brand? The history, the quality, the support, the selection (hello essential oils, personal care, supplements, cleaning products and so much more – toxin free products I use every day!), the opportunities (ask me how I’m going to the lavender farm for FREE this fall and how I’ve passed up my blogging income, especially when I vowed I would NEVER promote one of those work-from-home type companies). It’s rewarding having the opportunity to help others make healthier choices too. I see how it really is changing lives. And because I see that for myself personally, I really can’t help but to shout it out to you on my blog on occasion or from the top of my lungs on Facebook! “YOU need these oils too!”

SO here is what I recommend: THIS DIFFUSER IS THE BOMB! 3-5-10 hour settings, LED lights (including a pretty candle flicker)! Love it!

…just dip your toe in by purchasing the premium starter kit. Just try and see. This gives you the biggest bang for your buck with NO obligations. It’s the best way to give essential oils a good fair shot to see the benefits for yourself! For $160 (+tax/shipping) you get:

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A diffuser: You’re going to want to diffuse your essential oils into the air so you can breathe in those health benefits and support! What I love: unlike a candle, there are no toxic chemicals or synthetic fragrances. I get to choose the scent I want to diffuse…something uplifting or relaxing, something immune boosting or cleansing, etc. AND I get to control the strength. A drop or two for sensitive noses, more for a POW – my house smells amazing! The diffusers are constructed of a medical grade material that will not break down with the use of essential oils. It also comes with a 1 year warranty.
11 bottles of essential oils: Peppermint (cooling, great for after exercise, occasional head tension, supporting a healthy digestive system), Frankincense (supports healthy skin, meditative/spiritual, promotes a sense of well being), Lemon (energizing and cleansing), Citrus Fresh (I love adding a few drops to freshen up laundry)), DiGize (a must have for supporting a healthy digestive system), Thieves (supports a healthy immune system, very popular oil that because of it’s awesome power is also used in YL’s household cleaner concentrate, bar soap, hand soap, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid and dishwasher powder, dental products, hand purifier, etc. too – it’s SO good!), Lavender (relaxing and calming and awesome for all.things.healthy.skin!!!), Copaiba, PanAway (smells like IcyHot, great for after exercise), Raven (supports a healthy respiratory system!), Stress Away (enough said!).
A sample of Thieves Household Cleaner (YOU WILL LOVE THIS!!! Cinnamon/clove scent?! Yes please!)
Sample bottles and cards to share with others.
Sample Ningxia Red (super juice – POW!)
A lifetime wholesale membership – sounds scary but there are no obligations to order ever again. But if you do want to, you now have access to 24% off retail prices! Hurray! Spend 50 pv ($around $50) per year to stay an active member or … hey, go inactive. There is no penalty. You just don’t order again, you walk away free and clear.
Friendships and support!
The potential to share with others and to make a paycheck – it’s just there, hanging out, yours for the taking IF you want it. No requirements. No monthly quotas. You never HAVE to ‘sell’ or share or speak a word to anyone if you don’t want to. But if you do, you might just get an accidental paycheck! Let’s discuss the details. It’s not like your usual work-from-home multi-level marketing company.
Access to a Rewards program IF you decide you love you oils to pieces and can’t live without MORE! Completely optional. I love it because I get things I used to buy at WalMart (but now a chemical free version) and my essential oils delivered to my door and I earn rewards BIG TIME (shopping spree!) but that’s just me. I’m talking about not just essential oils but our toothpaste, household cleaner, deodorant, laundry detergent, lotion, supplements, etc. You have the choice. Decline immediately, sign up if you want some other time or never join it. Up to you!
FREE GIFTS! ORDER NOW and receive a welcome bundle from DIYShowOff (that’s from me to you personally!) WHILE SUPPLIES LAST that includes my favorite educational material so you’re not left in the dark. Hey, those oils aren’t going to do anyone any good sitting in the box. Don’t be intimidated or overwhelmed…we’ve got you covered. I really want to get you all set up and ready to love your essential oils!)
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Not really on board or into essential oils? Young Living is all about a chemical free home and healthy lifestyle. There are more options:

1. The Premium Starter Kit with diffuser (dewdrop diffuser shown below), 11 oils and samples. 2. The Ningxi Red kit (AWESOME daily supplement) and everything shown below: 2. Savvy Minerals Makeup kit…

This deal expires 03/31/18… 4. Thieves Kit – all things Thieves & cleaning, supporting a healthy immune system.

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How? Just go to YoungLiving.com. Be sure that my member#1836762 is in the enroller and sponsor spots, choose your Premium Starter Kit and you’re all set! Want recommendations for more or to learn how you can get free products with your order? Contact me for more info and I can walk you through the sign up process.

I’m excited for you to join an amazing oily family filled with so much love and support and fun! Can’t wait!

*This blog is sponsored by DIYShowOff & Young Living Essential Oils (Independent Distributor). The information on this blog is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

***Be sure to make your purchase using the enroller/sponsor#1836762 to qualify for DIYShowOff welcome bundle, incentives and gifts.

Decorating for Spring

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Roeshel

Hello March! Welcome! I’m so ready for Spring decorating!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Spring! Finally! I’m so in love with the longer days, the sunshine and warmer temps. It’s motivation for Spring cleaning and decluttering, refreshing and creativity! Isn’t it? Let’s take a walk down memory lane and look at some past DIYShowOff Spring decorating projects:

Spring floral centerpiece – I love fresh flowers but a new silk/faux arrangement lasts longer! Bonus: Zero maintenance.

Spring succulents arrangement – succulents in robins’ eggs…what cuties!

Decorate your Rain Boots – personalize with vinyl!

Spring entertaining – it’s almost time for outdoor gatherings! My dog is already asking for me to move her cushion to the sunlight streaming through the French doors. lol! I can’t wait to be out on the patio.

Spring mantel – this past mantelscape had so much charm, didn’t it? It’s been a while since I’ve decorated my mantel for Spring but I’m working on one for this year. Check back with me next week. I have an extra mantel to play around! So fun!

Spring bloom pillow cover – freshen up the guest room with some spring accents!

Create a pretty Spring floral arrangement, add some French accents for a SpringTime in Paris vignette. I’ve never been. This is as close as I’m getting for a while.

SpringTime in Paris

Spring branch centerpiece – this is about the EASIEST DIY ever! Grab a twig or branch from the yard and give it a coat of spray paint. Add a mini-nest and some eggs. Cheap! Cheap!

Spring centerpiece – add a twist. I love this artichoke nestled in there.

How are you freshening up your home for Spring?

Fun Valentine DIY Ideas

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Roeshel

Looking for a fun DIY Valentine inspired creative project? Something made with love by your own two hands? I’m ready to get crafty and I’ll be watching the links at That DIY Party for Valenine inspiration but in the meantime, check out a few of these Valentine ideas from DIYShowOff past:

Fun Valentine DIY Ideas

DIY felted soap tutorial

DIY essential oil lotion hearts

LOVE wall art canvases

You Warm My Heart Teacher/Hostess Gift Idea (chocolate peppermint awesome-sauce)

free you melt my heart printable gift tags

owl you need is love and chocolate

Valentine mason jars

DIY vinyl decal table runner for glass top table

homemade hug essential roll on blend

heart ribbon wreath

keepsake handprint gift

DIY striped love you more sign

and some more Valentine decorating …

Do you decorate for Valentine’s day?

Do you send out love notes or small gifts?

Celebrate all things love and glitter and Valentine’s day crafty?

Happy 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Roeshel

Happy New Year, DIY friends! 2018 is going to be a fantastic year! What are some of your DIY plans?

For me it’s this project:

the studio

and continued advocate for health and wellness! A beautiful home begins with creating a safe environment (baby steps to chemical free living). Join us!

roeshel @diyshowoff

Looking forward to getting to know you better and seeing your creativity and DIY! I’m so grateful for your friendship! Happy 2018!

DIY Air Freshener (Handmade Gift Idea)

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Roeshel

I was at a holiday make & take event recently and one of the handmade gift ideas was a diffuser ornament using water beads which lead to a discussion on her inspiration from Keri and her winter fresh air fresheners. Check out the original tutorial at Shaken Together Life.

DIY {essential oil infused} Air Freshener

And THAT inspired me. I adjusted it just a teensy bit to fit my style and did a quick video for my friends and thought I’d share here with you today too!

Supplies I used:

(some affiliate links)

Tools:

scissors, hot glue/gun

What I did:

See more essential oil DIY ideas here, here and here!

DIY Essential Oil Gemstone Infused Roll-on

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Roeshel

Fluff up the couch cushions, put your feet up (are those holiday socks?!) and grab your hot cocoa (peppermint-spiked, right?), we’re going to show you {at least} EIGHT GREAT handmade holiday gift ideas! There’s a blog hop (THIS is it!) then a fun online holiday event with giveaways! You don’t want to miss it! So many gift ideas, you’ll gather a collection to nearly fill the unlimited file space in your Pinterest folder. Okay, maybe a little less than that. Still – TONS of inspiration coming your way!

And I’m sharing an essential oil AND gemstone infused roller bottle recipe I call “Comfort & Joy”…because ’tis the season! Hey, if we’re to pull off “merry & bright”, we’re gonna need a little “comfort & joy” to make it happen. Am I right?

Dedication:

I feel like I might have stolen this idea from my daughter. I’m pretty sure we were talking and she mentioned it and then I ran with it. So thank you, Evangeline, for being so gracious and for being the creative inspiration behind what I’m about to show off and claim as mine, or at least my version, for my handmade holiday project below.

Handmade Gift Idea: DIY Essential Oil Gemstone Infused Roll-on

Supplies:

(Head’s up! Full disclosure: I’ve included some affiliate links! Shop ’til you drop! ::wink::wink:: but seriously, if you’re just hanging out waiting for the right time…get.oils.NOW! Today. They’ve changed my life and I think they’ll do the same for you!)

Okay, back to the topic at hand. Supplies:

roller bottles (similar ones here)
Ylang Ylang essential oil (Did I mention that quality matters? Not a Young Living member? WHAT?! We need to talk! Get the kit & membership and join our awesome community of oily bloggers and friends HERE! You need oils and we need you in our community and know what? I’ll hook you up with some sweet holiday surprises because Santa told me you were good this year!))
Lavender essential oil
Peppermint essential oil
Carrier oil (liquid coconut oil or try Young Living V6…choose something clear. You’ll want to be able to see the gemstones!)
amethyst and rainbow fluorite chips (check for them at my most favorite shop in the whole entire world: The Lunar Fae)

Get busy:

It’s pretty self-explanatory but here we go! Pictures and everything! After all, I take my responsibility as DIY blogger seriously!

Step #1: I added the gemstone chips to the roller bottle.

Step #2: Then dripped 10 drops of Ylang Ylang + 10 drops of lavender + 1 drop of peppermint into the bottle. Think happy thoughts and good intentions! Positive vibes and lots of love!

Essence:

Comfort & Joy blend…

Amethyst = calming
Rainbow fluorite = harmony
Ylang Ylang = relaxing & romantic
Lavender = mood booster & relaxing
Peppermint = positivity & peace

Note: Choose your own oils and create a blend personal to you. Remember some oils have color like amber, yellow or blue. Same with carrier oils. Normally I would have chosen to pair the florals with something citrus-y but I didn’t want to take away from seeing the gemstones, so I altered my recipe and chose what I felt worked nicely.

Step #3: Next I topped it off with carrier oil.

Step #4: And popped in the roller ball, screwed on the lid and decorated with decorative tape and a label. Ta-da! All done!

It’s a BEAUTIFUL personal handmade gift!

Because – friends don’t let friends wear synthetic fragrances!

BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU!

What a beautiful gift idea for friends and family (if I don’t say so myself) and a super sweet stocking stuffer! I’d be stoked to get it and your friends will too! It smells SO pretty! Uh…so comforting. So joyful!

You’ll have to let me know if you try it and what you think!

Shake and apply topically by rolling on to wrists, behind ears, neck…wherever you desire! But avoid eyes. And inside of ears. And mouth. I don’t recommend that. Probably not very tasty.

Smell pretty & enjoy!

Or give! Make one for you and one for a friend. Give the gift of essential oils and handmade pretties, not carcinogenic synthetic uglies!

Be inspired:

Visit these lovely, oily blog friends and their handmade gift ideas:

Scented Gift Tag Printables by One Project Closer

Mulling Spices Gift by Shaken Together

Melt-in-your-Mouth Butter Mints by Unskinny Boppy

Scented Sachet Ornaments by Here Comes the Sun

Gemstone Infused Roll-on by DIY Showoff – you are here!

Infinity Diffuser Bracelet by Practically Functional

Leather Tassel Keychain Diffuser by Making Lemonade

Easy DIY Holiday Candles by Eat Sleep Be

What a bunch of crazy amazing creatives! I love those girls! Don’t forget to join us. Be joyfully oily! (More info HERE.)

You’re invited:

Then BE SURE to join us at the Handmade Holiday event Dec. 6th at 9 p.m. EST (or catch it later at your convenience) on Facebook by clicking “going” here—> A HANDMADE HOLIDAY event.