Making Your Own FURNITURE SALVE

Hello friends!

I'm starting my Spring Cleaning.

There's not much to do but

my furniture is looking dry and needs some help.

Some wood salve is just what I need !

Think of it as a moisturizer-

I'm running low so let's make some-

What you need from start to finish:

1 cup any oil-

olive, almond, coconut or jojoba

I used coconut

Essential oil- 15 drops

I used Orange

2 oz. beeswax

containers for your salve



a double broiler


 

Parchment paper or paper towel

 

Measure out 1 cup oil

                                           I use a double broiler method. I have a stainless bowl

                                   that I only use for wax, it fits over a sauce pan filled with water.

On low heat, let the water come to a boil.

The steam from the water will melt the wax.

I use a bamboo skewer to stir.

After everything has melted, remove bowl and set on a 

towel to remove steam from the outside of the bowl.

I add my essential oil now.

I gathered my tins, removed the lids and set them on 

parchment paper.

Fill the tins and leave them to rest-

It just takes a few minuets to set up.

The color will be white if you used coconut oil.

These small tins will be gifts.

I love the salve in these large tins.

I have had this biscuit tin since I was a child.

This candy tin will be the one I will start to use first.

I like to apply with a soft cloth.

A little goes a long way.

Just rub in a circular motion until absorbed.

It will be soft to touch not sticky.

Some white rings were showing up on our table.

They are very hard to see now!

I wasn't very happy about this deep scratch I made

moving a plate over- let's see what happens.

The scratch is still there but it's hard to see.

It even works on leather-

I rubbed a small amount on these

miniature Bibles I collect.

They look clean and soft now.

Works on old leather purses, shoes, belts, leather chairs,

kitchen items, wood, metal and furniture.

Note: Always start with a small patch test in a hidden area.

Remember less is best...you can always add more.

Safe on skin!  Food safe !

I wish you could smell the Orange scent I used.

You can make any scent that you like-

Happy Spring Cleaning!

xo Lisa S

Recipe for RUMBLEDETHUMPS -Scottish Comfort Food !

 Hello my friends-

No, I'm not Scottish-

but when I came across this recipe I knew I had to

give it a try ! 

It has ingredients that are delicious and things

I usually have on hand.

I believe it is pronounced- Rumble-de-thump. 

Let's run it through step-by-step and I'll share

the recipe again at the end.

You will need a small to medium green cabbage-

Shred the cabbage and thinly slice a whole onion,

set aside for now.

You'll need 2 lbs. of potatoes , peeled and cut into small pieces.

I used 4 russet potatoes.

Cover the potatoes 

with water in sauce pan.

Bring to a boil, simmer until tender when

poked with a fork.

Cooking time will depend on size of cubes.

While the potatoes cook,

Sauté the cabbage and onions with 2 Tbsp, butter.

Until  soft but still crunchy-

turn off the heat and set aside.

Drain the potatoes.

Mash a bit with 2 TBSP. butter and 1/2 cup milk or cream.

Leave chunks of potato for texture.

Add  the cabbage to the potatoes.

You may need a bigger bowl.

Butter the inside of a deep casserole dish.

Put 1/2 of your mixture into the baking dish.

Add 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.

Cover with the rest of the mixture and 

1 more cup of cheese on top.

Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 min.

Until cheese is golden brown.

Serve hot as a vegetarian meal or as a side dish.

Unbelievably delicious!!!!

Rumbledethumps

1 head of cabbage

2 lbs. of potatoes

1whole onion

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

4 Tbsp. butter

1/2 cup milk or cream

salt / pepper

Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 min.

Let me know if you make Rumbledethumps.

Tell me how you liked it!

XO, Lisa S

Canvas Bag Makeover

 Hi friend,

I had a left over canvas makeup bag from a party

two years ago. I don't know any brides-to -be 

so I planned to send it off to the thrift store-

It was a nice thick bag so I wanted to see if I

could give it a makeover first.

I looked through some paper scraps and found

this piece of sheet music just about the size

of the bag.

I spread a light coat of MOD PODGE to the back

of the paper.

Note:

If you are planning to wash the bag, go ahead and use the 

Mod Podge formula for fabrics.

Regular MOD PODGE will work fine for this project.

Press paper in place, smooth out any air bubbles.

Let dry, check to see if all the edges are

adhered to the cloth.

If not, use your paint brush to tuck some Mod Podge in the

open areas.

I added a bit of collage from a magazine 

on one side of the sheet music.

I also had a rub-on label.

Then after everything was dry, I put a top coat of

Mod Podge over the whole piece.

I tied a ribbon on the zipper pull.

The bag is still soft and pliable.

The original graphics are completely covered.

I see these canvas cloth bags all the time at

places like

 Dollar Tree and HOBBY LOBBY

for about a dollar.

That's a great deal!

 I can't buy a zipper and cloth for a dollar and

it saved me the time it takes to  make the bag.

Some times you get bags with advertising

 on them or you don't like the design-

I hope I inspired to give one a makeover.

Have a great week!

xo Lisa S

Covered Matchbox Gift

Hello !

Just for fun, I covered some small matchboxes.

I picked up a set at the Dollar Tree.

I used a small paper fastener to make a drawer pull knob.

Make the hole,

start with the outside covered-

glue the front flap.

Poke the fastener through.

Open the prongs.

The next step covers the prongs.

Line the drawer with paper and trim.

Wrap the outside of the box.

Back side needs to be covered so the drawer

will not push through.

Paper is folded closed just like wrapping a gift

and then glue the tabs down.

A good place to keep those tiny paper fasteners.

Inside one of the drawers is a mini notebook.

Pinch the tiny paper fastener and pull to open .....

I decorated the top with a small apothecary label.

The book

 fits neatly inside the drawer.

I made a matching set-

with a tiny surprise inside.

 

To make the mini notebook:

Measure the inside dimensions of your drawer.

Cut pages, folded sides together.

Check the fit, trim again if needed.

Clip the open side in place.

Run a ribbon of white glue along the folded side.

That will be the spine.

Leave it alone to dry.

I glued the cover to the spine and

used a clip to hold in place while the glue dried.

That's a quick way to make a mini notebook.

Large matchboxes can also be covered.

I used a map of to cover this box.

Wouldn't a box like this go well with a 

handmade candle ?

.....back to the mini's

I stacked and tied them together for a gift.

For a crafting friend.

Thank you for time today !

I enjoy the visit.

Have a wonderful week, my friend.

xo Lisa S