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School Holiday Crafting

April 29, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 23 Comments


During the school holidays, I did a lot with my friends, including making these notebooks. We made a cover out of card, put some paper in the middle, and then sewed through it with the machine.

We also made some lip gloss in two flavours – vanilla and peppermint!

Recipe:
Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly)
Flavour (e.g. Vanilla essence, peppermint oil)
Food Colouring
Corn Flour
Honey

Put a spoonful of vaseline in a bowl. Mix in a teaspoon of honey. Add flavour and colour (we used vanilla and peppermint essence). Mix some cornflour to thicken (approx 1/2 teaspoon). Mix until combined, and then spoon into a small container.

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    Comments

    1. Sandra @ Pepperberry and Co. says

      April 29, 2009 at 1:37 am

      Great work, crafty ladies! You’re always so impressive 🙂

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    2. texmorg says

      April 29, 2009 at 4:29 am

      Love the lip gloss i will have to make some for Caitlin. They would be great to put in party bags.
      Linda

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    3. Stephanie says

      April 29, 2009 at 4:47 am

      I’m wondering about sewing through paper on your machine…may I ask what type of needle you used and did you have to adjust your stitch length at all? Homemade lip gloss looks delicious and fun. I’ve never seen a recipe before. Thanks for sharing.

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    4. upstateLisa says

      April 29, 2009 at 4:56 am

      always so crafty!

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    5. Renee says

      April 29, 2009 at 6:42 am

      And while you built the parthenon I sat on my couch.

      When I see your works I at least get a mind exercise by seeing myself do them too.

      How did the birthday go. Was your Dad over the moon.

      Love Renee xoxo

      Reply
    6. My Black Cardigan says

      April 29, 2009 at 6:52 am

      Thanks for the lip gloss recipe. Perfect timing with these cold Melbourne winds.

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    7. Sheri Howard says

      April 29, 2009 at 7:32 am

      Thanks for the lip gloss recipe, I have always wanted to make soap…perhaps now I will look for a recipe and try it too!

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    8. Renee says

      April 29, 2009 at 7:41 am

      I want so badly to live next door to you. And when you throw out your scraps of left over party food. Me and my family will sneak over late at night and be fighting with the kangaroos for the food.

      Love Renee xoxo

      Reply
    9. em's scrapbag says

      April 29, 2009 at 3:12 pm

      Sounds like too much fun! Love the little books. Where do you find corn flour? Is is like corn starch?

      Reply
    10. Janis says

      April 29, 2009 at 5:51 pm

      Thank you SO much for the lip gloss recipe. I know a couple of little sweethearts who will delight in making some!

      Your paper crafts are gorgeous too. I just love to stop by and see what you’re up to!

      Reply
    11. Philigry says

      April 29, 2009 at 7:11 pm

      i have to make some of the lip gloss. i bet my three year old would love to eat it, too!

      Reply
    12. Handmade in Israel says

      April 29, 2009 at 11:52 pm

      Looks like a fun school holiday!

      Reply
    13. Thimbleanna says

      April 30, 2009 at 5:15 am

      I looks like you’ve been having fun Sarah. Thanks for the lip gloss recipe — I’d like to try it out with my niece.

      Reply
    14. méri says

      April 30, 2009 at 6:21 am

      Looks like you have been too busy, Sarah!Congratulations to you and your brother for his invention and good luck for him in Camberra.

      Your Mother has all reasons in the world of being so proud of you both!

      Reply
    15. Diana says

      April 30, 2009 at 7:10 am

      Thanks for the lip gloss recipe – my Girl Guide troop would be interested in making this!

      Reply
    16. Jessie says

      April 30, 2009 at 7:11 am

      Great little notebooks 🙂

      Reply
    17. Christy says

      April 30, 2009 at 7:58 am

      These are seriously cute, girly crafts! Thanks for the lip balm recipe!

      Reply
    18. Tracy says

      April 30, 2009 at 8:50 am

      That lip gloss idea is super! I would love to make some of that with my nieces–they would really get a kick out of that! Such fun ideas…and great links! Wishing you all a happy weekend ahead. :o) ((HUGS))

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    19. Jenny says

      April 30, 2009 at 2:33 pm

      Love those notebooks and that lip gloss must be hard not to eat!!

      Reply
    20. Carrie P. says

      April 30, 2009 at 4:02 pm

      Interesting lip gloss recipe. I might have to try it.

      Reply
    21. Jacoline (Lien) says

      April 30, 2009 at 4:09 pm

      Great work like to try it with the girls as well. have a nice weekend

      Reply
    22. Shannon says

      May 1, 2009 at 7:32 pm

      Fun projects! What a great way to spend your holiday!

      Reply
    23. Sheri says

      December 6, 2009 at 6:37 pm

      I love the note books! What a simple way to make them with unlimited ways to personalize. I’ve posted a link on childmade.com. (In fact, I’m finding tons of things to link!) Thanks for sharing! I’ll keep watching for more.

      Reply

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