S! TV BEAUTY: DIY body scrub
S! TV’s Beauty Expert Odette shows us how to make your very own body scrub on a budget. So good you could nearly eat it…but don’t do that!
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Household items to stop buying and start making
If your start making these everyday household items yourself rather than buying them, you can cut down on costs.
1. Air freshener
Make your own air freshener with some 1 tbsp of baking soda, some water and a few drops of an essential oil. Good ones to use are lemon, sweet orange or maybe cinnamon. Here are some great tips on making your home smell nice without the expense.
2. Face wash
There are hundreds of great home-made DIY face cleansers and masks out there on the internet. From clay to milk and honey you can find one to suit your skin type. Here are some great recipes to get you started.
3. Surface cleaner
Many people are wary about using traditional cleaning products due to children and pets. The base for a good home-made all-purpose cleaner is vinegar, baking soda, surgical spirit and some non-toxic cleaning agents.
4. Body scrubs
Just like face cleansers there are lots of great body scrub recipes out there that contain great everyday ingredients such as salt, sugar, honey, oats, coffee, the list goes on!
5. Drain unblocker
Use this great tip to clear your drains easily without a trip to the shops.
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Clever ways to reuse old scarves
If you have old scarves lying about that you never wear but still can’t bear to part with, use these tips and recreate something fab!
1. Pillows
Put your sewing skills to the test and create a unique pillow for your couch or bed.
2. Stylish camera sling
If you’re going on holiday or travelling, create a stylish and comfy sling for holding your camera around your neck.
3. Pictures
If you have a particularly pretty patterned scarf then why not frame it and hang it on your wall.
4. Skirt
A scarf can make the perfect skirt – just make sure it’s secure! If you like it enough you can always make the change permanent with a sewing machine.
5. Belt
Twist your scarf around a belt for a burst of colour and pattern on a plain outfit.
6. Ballet bows
Dress up your plain ballet flats with a cute bow made from the fabric of an old scarf.
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Doing a spot of DIY?
Decided it’s finally time to remove your childhood wallpaper from your bedroom walls?
Well, this tutorial shows you just how easy it is to get paper off the walls in no time at all.
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DIY beauty hacks that will change your life
Ok so, maybe “change your life” sounds a little dramatic, but we stand by it. These tips are great and make looking good an even easier job.
1. Pluck your eyebrows on a plane
We know you might not be on a plane very much but take advantage when you are because you will never find better lighting than you will here to take out those itty bitty hairs that won’t budge.
2. Expertly remove glitter nails
Everybody loves glitter nails – how could you not? What we do not like, however, is the pain of removing the glitter nail varnish. To remove the polish like a pro you need to create a peel-off base. All you need to do is get some kid’s glue (PVC perhaps) and mix it with a little water so it gets a nail-polish texture and use it as your base. Then, when it comes to removal, all you have to do is peel, simple and genius!
3. Make your lips stand out
When you have applied your favourite lipstick, make it stand out even more by dabbing some light shimmer eyeshadow into the middle of your lips for an even more dazzling look.
4. Make your perfume last
Your perfume will last all day if you place it in the following spots; the back of the knee, the throat, inside of your elbow, behind your ear and inside of the wrist.
5. How to dazzle with your eyes
Make your eyes stand out by putting a little white eye-liner or a light coloured shimmer eyeshadow into the corners of your eyes nearest your nose. It will brighten your eyes and make them bigger.
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Personalised Sharpie plates and mugs
Can’t afford fancy delf? No problem, dress up euro shop plates and mugs by writing on them with sharpie pens and baking them in the oven – how easy!
What you’ll need:
- Plain plates or mugs
- Sharpie pens
- An oven pre-heated to 180°C
What you’ll need to do:
- Draw your design using a stencil or freehand – whatever you like!
- Place in the oven for 30mins.
- Allow the oven to cool completely before removing.
- Handwash only – the dishwasher will fade or remove the design.
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Amazing ways to upcycle your wine bottles
Now when you catch someone glancing judgementally at your collection of empty wine bottles, you can assure them they are for arts and crafts purposes.
1. Pretty vase
Use glass paint and glitter or some chalkboard paint to create really cute vases that are practically free!
2. Candle holders
How lovely would these look next to a fireplace or as a centrepiece?
3. Get your message across
Just get some chalkboard paint and chalk and use your wine bottles to spell out an inspiring word to place on your mantle.
4. Hanging lanterns
These would be perfect at outdoor parties such as baby showers or weddings. So rustic and charming.
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How to use fairy lights to decorate your home
Fairy lights can create a cosy and romantic atmosphere in a room – perfect for movie nights and cuddle nights.
Fairy lights can also be a good alternative to lamps in rooms as they are more versatile and can be hung from mantelpieces, beds, ceilings, wherever you like!
Here are some ideas on how you can use fairy lights in the different rooms of your home to add an instant cosy touch.
1. Bedroom
2. Living room
3. Kitchen
4. Hallways
5. Outdoor parties
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Fancy a new kitchen look?
Spare cash is quite rare these days, but that doesn’t stop your home becoming drab and dated. However, with just a little bit of spare change you can lift and refresh your kitchen cabinets.
- Firstly, choose your colour. This is dependent on taste so you can go as crazy as you want.
- Choose a primer that is recommended for the type of surface that you will be working on. The same goes for the paint.
- Once you have your colour picked, you can start removing the doors, drawers and their handles. Take pictures as you go so you will remember what goes where.
- Clean your surfaces so that they are free of grease and dirt. Sand them down and wipe any dust away with a damp cloth.
- Using the primer, apply a light coat. Let it dry before putting on your top coat.
- Start with your doors as they will take longer to dry.
- When moving on to your drawers remember not to paint the sides. You may accidently ruin the drawers gliding mechanism.
- Always test your handy work on the back BEFORE you get started on the front.
If you really want to go wild, treat yourself to some new handles.
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