Tutorials – Page 5 – Elisabeth Johnson

Posted on March 26, 2013March 26, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 10 Comments

Natural Eye Makeup Remover {DIY}

Are you sick and tired of your eye makeup remover burning your eyes? Or maybe it just doesn’t work the way it should and your eyes are raw after wiping them so many times (and probably way to hard).

You are not alone! For years I have been struggling to find the right eye makeup remover for me. I don’t know how many different products I have tried. Out of all of them there was only one that stood out from all of the rest and that was coconut oil!

I know what you are probably thinking: coconut oil isn’t a eye makeup removal product. Although coconut oil is used in the kitchen there are so many other uses for it and removing makeup is one of them.

Here is a short video showing you just how easy it is to use coconut oil as an eye makeup remover.

I honestly can’t believe how amazing coconut oil works. It is natural, safe and effective. Once you start using it, I guarantee you won’t ever go back to your old stuff again.

It is this simple:

1. Start with all of your makeup still on your face.

2. Put coconut oil on your fingers (about a pea size) and close your eyes.

3. Rub the coconut oil on your eyes.

4. Yes it will look you have big black raccoon eyes. lol

5. Grab your wash clothe.

6. Gently wipe off the oil with your clothe.

7. Repeat on other eye.

8. You’re finished!

It doesn’t get much easier than this! It doesn’t make my eyes burn and there are no harsh chemicals! This is definitely a must try, it even gets off waterproof mascara!

Do you like the eye makeup remover that you are currently using? If you get it in your eye does it burn like mind did?

Posted on March 15, 2013March 15, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 9 Comments

Make an Infinity Scarf in Less Than 1 Minute {DIY}

Last week I showed you how to make leg warmers in less than 1 minute and now I am going to show you how to use that same sweater and turn it into an infinity scarf in less than a minute.

Upcycling is such a fun thing to do. I love the thought of taking something old and turning into something new. There are so many thing that can be upcycled, it is kind of exciting.

Here is a video showing you just how I made this infinity scarf!

You are going to need one old sweater and fabric scissors. Lay the sweater flat on the table.

Cut the sweater for one under arm seem to the other.

It should look like this.

Give it a good stretch.

And you are done!

I love the way it looks! Snapshot 1 (3-11-2013 4-45 PM)

I just love the way this scarf make an outfit look, it adds so much to so many outfits. I guarantee that you are going to love making these that you are going to end up with a lot of them and you are going to need to a great way to organize your scarves. Do you like wearing scarves?

Posted on March 5, 2013March 5, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 1 Comment

Cleaning Your Winter Boots

I have been talking a lot about Chicago winters and how they take a toll everything. I would have to say that my winter boots take the biggest toll of all. The amount of salt that is laid on the ground to melt the snow is more than enough to to wreck my boots and I don’t take care of them the way I know I should.

Here is a short video showing you exactly what I do to not only clean off my boots but to keep them clean as well.

My mom (From Parents Of A Dozen) has a great video showing you just how we make these organic handy wipes using an all natural house hold cleaner. I have been using these wipes around my house of over 10 years now and I will never go back to store bought wipes again.

Are your boots having a rough time with all of this winter salt? Do you even live in place where there is salt because the snow is never ending?

Thanks for following along!

Posted on February 26, 2013February 27, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 14 Comments

DIY Leg Warmers In Less Than a Minute!

When it comes to winter I can’t stand the cold weather, although living in the Chicago area you have no choice. Winter comes every year and there is nothing you can do about it, except prepare for it! I am the queen of bundling up: leg warmers, scarfs, coats. You name it and I have about ten of them. When you are out of the house my theory is “You can always take layers off, but you can’t put more on”!

Now that I have made my point that I like to layer in the winter, I want to share with you one of my favorite layering tricks. I LOVE wearing leg warmers to help keep my leg extra warm and to make my outfits look nicer. Although I am not a fan of the generic looking leg warmers, the ones that all look the same except in different colors. My Sister-In-Law reminded me of an old trick I once knew about turning your old sweaters into leg warmers. It is super easy and takes less than a minute!

Here is a video showing you just how I made these leg warmers.

You only need an old sweater and fabric scissors.

Hold out one sleeve nice and straight.

Cut from the under arm area to the top of the sleeve.

Cut the arm off your old sweater sleeve to make your own leg warmers Do the same to the other side. That is all there is to it.

Do you wear leg warmers in the winter? I have something extra special for you so I will ask you only one thing. Make sure you don’t throw away the torso part of your sweater, I have a surprise for you coming next week. I know you are going to love it, so make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss a thing!

Until next time: