Dottie Does DIY

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    How to Make Lip Balm at Home

    Have you ever wanted to learn how to make lip balm at home? It’s easier than you might have thought.  Homemade lip balm makes a great gift, a fun project, and an easy way to start introducing all-natural products into your home (if you’re into that kind of thing, look I’m not here to push I’m just here to craft).  I was surprised at just how easy it was. One batch makes a ton of lip balm too so this is a great project to do with kids or friends, and a perfect holiday project as it yields a bountiful spread of delightful lip stuff for all the ghouls on…

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    How to Cover a Lampshade

    If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “How do I cover a lampshade in a different fabric” then let me tell you, this is the article for you! A few months ago I scored the most dreamy set of cowboy boot lamps at an estate sale. The only issue separating me from the perfect home-on-the-range decor? One was missing a lampshade! Well “I’m crafty enough,” I thought to myself, “I’ll just make one!” Like all good projects, it sat unfinished in my craft room for the next several weeks. UNTIL NOW! With a minimal amount of research and a trip to the hardware store, I was on a roll! I ordered…