Beauty Basics: DIY Pomegranate Lavender Body Scrub

I'm a huge fan of sugar scrubs! But they can get seriously pricey at the stores! What normally costs me $8-15 at various places, I just made at home for under $3. So if you've ever wondered how you can make your own sugar scrub, then I've got you covered. It's much easier than you think! 

What You'll Need:

1 C of Pure Cane Sugar

1/2 C of Coconut Oil

1 TBSP of Vitamin E Oil

1 tsp Pomegranate Oil

1 tsp Lavender Oil

1 Jar for Storage

Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl and transfer into storage jar. You are now ready to scrub yourself into a silky smooth bliss! 

What are your favorite DIY beauty products? 

DIY: Ornament Wreath

I love holiday decorations. I don't have a house of my own that I can decorate yet, but that doesn't mean that I can't dazzle up the inside of my little office! I was at Target the other day with Briam and I saw these beautiful ornament wreaths. The were so magnificent and shiny, but so darn expensive! The were upwards of $20-$30 and although that's a good price for someone else making it for me, I knew I could make it cheaper. I went to the dollar store and picked up the ornaments and ribbon for less than $9. I stole the hanger out of Briam's closet and I had pliers and the command hook on hand. 

What You'll Need:

70-80 Ornaments  

Wired Ribbon

Needle Nose Pliers

Wired Hanger 

How To Do It:

Watch the video here! 

The finished product! 

DIY Project: Glitter Mason Jars

If you know me, you know that I'm obsessed with glitter. And mason jars. And makeup. So what better way to combine all three than to create a makeup brush holder! I love DIY projects and even more when they can be used as functional tools in my life. Follow these simple instructions to get beautiful, glittery mason jars! 

What You'll Need:

2 Mason Jars 

1 Can of Elmer's Aerosol Glue

Glitter

Rubbing Alcohol

Cotton Pads

Paper Towels or Newspaper

Optional Stuff:

2 Bags of Marbles

Makeup Brushes 

Where to Buy:

Mason Jars: Walmart, Publix, Michael's, Hobby Lobby

Glue: Walmart or any craft store

Glitter: Walmart or any craft store

Rubbing Alcohol: Any drugstore

Cotton Pads: Any drugstore

Paper Towels: Your kitchen...

Marbles: Any craft store

Do It Yourself:

1. Prep your mason jars by cleaning them with the rubbing alcohol. Having a clean surface will ensure that the glue and glitter stick to the inside of the jar. 

2. Once your mason jars are cleaned and dry, carefully spray the inside of the jars with enough glue to coat the entire inside. I "swooshed" the jars around to make sure that no part of the jar was missed. 

3. Dump your glitter, in the color of your choosing, into the jar and begin turning the jar so that the glitter covers the entire inside surface of the jar. 

4. Once you've double checked the jar to make sure that there are no spots missing glitter, dump the remaining glitter onto the paper towels or newspaper. Discard the extra glitter. 

5. Let the jar dry for at least 2-3 hours before adding anything inside. I've decided to add marbles to the jar to make makeup brush holders. I filled the jar about half way in one jar and 3/4 of the way in the other to accommodate for my smaller travel brushes. You could always add flowers or seasonal/holiday decorations. 

Let me know if you recreated these DIY Glitter Mason Jars! If you do, make sure to connect with me on social media and show me your picture using the hashtag #cmvlogsDIYglitterjars

My DIY Project: Custom Photo Mug

For the past couple of years, I've been getting my dad gift cards or store bought gifts. This year I wanted to do something more special and that he would keep close to his heart. I have a, what I call "vintage", photo of my dad and I when we first moved to Florida from Mississippi. Yes, I was born in Mississippi. I'm a legit Floridan though, no accent. I do love grits though. Anyways, I decided that I wanted to create a custom photo mug for my dad to use that would remind him of me every day. 

What You'll Need:

Ceramic or Porcelain Coffee Mug

Waterslide Decal Paper

A Picture 

Krylon Crystal Clear Spray

Quick note: I got the mug for my dad at Target, the Krylon at Walmart, and the decal paper on eBay. I went to Hobby Lobby, Staples, Michaels, and Walmart. No one carried this paper. For 5 sheets, it was $7.75, free shipping, on eBay. Perfect. 

How To Do It

1. Once you've chosen your picture, print it on the waterside decal paper. Try to center the picture on the paper. This will make it easier once you spray and trim the decal. 

2. Let the picture dry for at least 30 minutes.

3. Once the picture is dry, lightly coat the picture with the Krylon Crystal Clear spray. This will seal the ink onto the decal paper. (I had B do this for me. I have a heavy hand, which doesn't like spraying paint. He's a painter, he's got skills.)

4. I let the picture dry for 1 hour before I trimmed it. You can wait longer, but you have to finish the decal before 2 hours after spraying it. 

5. Trim down the decal to the size of the picture. Have your mug cleaned and dry, ready to go. 

6. I used my bathroom sink, but you could use a large bowl or another sink to do this step. Fill up your sink with enough water to submerge the decal completely. 

7. Hold the decal under water for at least 60 seconds. Began to lightly peel the decal off of the backing paper. Once the decal is off of the paper, apply to mug. 

8. Using a paper towel, lightly dab any excess water off of the decal and smooth out any creases or air bubbles. Let dry for at least 1 hour. 

9. This step is optional. I chose to write two quotes about fathers on both sides of the picture. I used a permanent marker. You can write a personal message or anything you want. 

10. Spray the mug with the Krylon Crystal Clear spray again to seal the decal and the writing. I, again, had B do this for me. 

My dad loved this. He decided that he doesn't want to use it, but has it on display in his kitchen. 

This project was very easy to do, just time consuming. 

Have you made a custom mug before?

Let me know any DIY photo projects you've done!