DIY Burlap Easter Bunting

As I said the other day, I am really trying to liven up this blog with some DIY Easter inspiration. 
Today I have picked a easy DIY to do that could be done whilst doing other DIY stuff as its that easy (well that's what I am telling myself). For today's DIY I have made a cute Burlap Easter Bunting.

What you will need:

• burlap

• scissors

• piece of twine

• hot glue gun

• letter templates

• fabric paint

• paint sponge brush

How to create the Burlap Easter Bunting:
Step 1 Cut the burlap into bunting shapes, I find the inverted squares work better for this DIY.

Step 2 Pin the template onto the burlap and using the fabric paint fill in the letters on each piece, leaving one piece completely blank to separate Happy from Easter. I also chose to paint lines around the bunting as well.

Step 3 Place a line of glue on the back of each piece of bunting then lay the twine over the top. Step 4  Hang the bunting on you wall.

Well there you have my Burlap Easter Bunting, I think it is easy enough that children could help you to create it.
What do you think of my DIY Burlap Easter Bunting? Do you have Easter decorations up?

DIY Whipped Vanilla & Coconut Body Butter

This summer heat is currently doing a number on my skin, with average temperatures being in the mid 30's our air conditioner has been running non stop which has caused my skin to dry up like a prune! 
To combat my Sahara dessert skin I have been using plenty of creams and body butters, however after emptying a whole tub in one week and reading the incomprehensible ingredients list on the back of the packaging I thought it would be healthier and cheaper to make my own.

- 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil - 1 Cup Shea Butter - 1 Cup Cocoa Butter -1 Tsp Vanilla Essential Oil
1.) Create a double boiler by boiling a pot of water and placing a large glass bowl over the top.
2.) Add the Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter in the bowl and stir with a spoon whilst is slowly melts, be careful not to let the mixture boil. TIP: Grating the butters will make them melt quicker.
3.) Once fully melted remove the mixture from the stove, add in the Vanilla Essential Oil and stir through.
4.) Place in the mixture in the fridge for around 20 to 25 minutes or until it begins to solidify.
5.) Whip the mixture with a electric mixer until stiff white peaks form, if the mixture is not cool enough the peaks will not form. TIP: If the mixture is not forming peaks place back in the fridge for another 10 minutes.
6.) Carefully spoon the Whipped Body Butter into mason jars ensuring that you don't over pack the jars.
This recipe will make 2 to 3 cups and should store for around 3 months if sealed in a airtight container. 
If you live in a warmer climate I would suggest storing in the fridge.
If you would like to download these adorable labels click on the link below.

{Whipped Vanilla & Coconut Body Butter Labels}
What do you think of my Body Butter? Have you every made DIY body lotion before?