Tuesday, November 13, 2012

How To Make Candles The Easy Way At Home

The one skill I love the most, has been learning how to make candles at home.

Some I make for pure enjoyment...the scents, the colors, the mesmerizing flicker of the flame. Candles make me happy. They can relax me and make me feel comfy and cozy in my home (especially in the wintertime...like now). :-)

So, no matter why you want to learn how to make candles yourself, I'm here to say it can be done and it is easier than you think.

Here is a page full of information on how to make candles at home.

Here are a few links to more info on that page:

  1. Candle Making Basics
  2. Candles, Candles, Candles
  3. Basic Candle Making Supplies
  4. How To Make A Candle - Step by Step
  5. Candle Making Supplies On Sale
  6. Candle Making How To Books






Saturday, November 10, 2012

How To Make Holiday Bows | Making Gift Bows For Special Occasions

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make holiday bows? Or how to make bows for special occasions like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and such?

Bows are beautiful and add a special pizazz to gifts and well...just about anything you can think of.

I really enjoy making decorative bows for my home, especially around the holidays, it just makes it feel more festive... and my kids love them too! (My mother-in-law even wanted to know where I "bought" my bows. You should've seen the look on her face when I said that I made them myself!!)

I recently saw bow wreaths that are going for upwards of $80 at the store. Well, I don't know about you, but my budget just can't take that right now. Besides, making bows at home allows me to personalize them and customize them to my color scheme.



I love making gift bows for special occasions too. The joy on the faces of those receiving the gift with a big 'ol bow on it, and how they take them off so carefully so they can save them...it's priceless to me.

If you're thinking you can't make a big beautiful gift bow...check out this quick and super easy bow making technique. I think you'll be amazed at how easy this is!


If you would like to try another free bow making lesson you can grab it here: (this one is really awesome)


Looking for more information on How To Make Holiday Bows?


No time to make bows yourself? Below are a few inexpensive bows sets for your holiday gift giving.

Save on Gift Bows



Friday, November 9, 2012

Learn How To Make Cheer Bows At Home

Learning to make cheer bows at home is so fun and easy! Many cheerleading squads spice up their uniforms by adding coordinating bows.

You can really be creative with the colors, textures and styles when you are making bows at home.

You can buy cheer bows online, or make them yourself using simple free cheer bow making tutorials. Here are a few free bow making videos for you to check out.

But if you really want to get the best bow making instructions, check out this free sample cheer bow making video lesson. You'll be making an awesome boutique style cheer bow in no time!!

For more info on How To Make Cheerleading Bows, check out my post that includes videos here.

Ready Made Cheer Bows

















Sunday, November 4, 2012

How To Make Hair Bows For Babies and Little Girls

I first decided to learn how to make hair bows for babies and little girls when my daughters were born. I love to put bows in their hair. They are so adorable all decked out in ribbon bows!

I have purchased bows pre-made, but could never really find what I wanted to match their outfits. And the ones I did really like I couldn't justify buying, at least not on our budget.

Cute Hair Bows For Babies






I spent a lot of time searching for free hair bow instructions online before I discovered two ladies that really put it together for me. They offer hair bow instructions free! Well, I couldn't pass it up...and I've been hooked ever since!

My little girls look so beautiful with their matching bows (they pretend that they're twins). What I love most is that I can quickly whip together a few different bows for the girls to choose from. They love having choices and "helping" me make their "hair pretties".

I can easily make korker bows, boutique bows, ribbon bows and (our current favorite) holiday bows!

For more information on how to make bows for babies and little girls: