6 LAST-MINUTE HANDMADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS 2020 | DIY GIFT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS | Justine Marie

6 LAST MINUTE HANDMADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS 2020 | DIY GIFT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS | Justine Marie

Lavender-Bergamot Room Spray
This link has so many wonderful fragrance combinations so I wanted to send you directly there, however sometimes links break so I will also include the recipe below.
http://www.designlovefest.com/2016/03/diy-room-spray/

The Bottles: https://amzn.to/3h9lwzB
The Dried Flowers: https://amzn.to/3nGGmso
Vodka or Gin: Liquor Store
Lavender Essential Oil: https://amzn.to/2WBg7YE (Can also be found at a health food store or target)
Bergamot EO: https://amzn.to/37AjWU9 (Also check health food store)

– Clean out an empty glass bottle and pour distilled water three fourths of the way full. 
– Next, take your essential oils and do a total of 25-30 drops in the water.
-Measure out 1 oz of vodka or gin and pour into the bottle. The ratio I use is 6oz distilled water/1oz alcohol. If your bottle is smaller or larger, you can adjust accordingly.

Salted Caramel Sauce
1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
3 TBS Unsalted Butter Cut in to cubes
1/2 Tsp. Vanilla
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. Salt

In a heavy 2-3qt sauce pan, combine the cream, sugar, butter and corn syrup, mix until well blended. Stirring constantly, cook over medium-high heat, until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil briskly, stirring, for 5 minutes; lower the heat if necessary, to keep it from boiling over. Turn burner off and stir in the vanilla and salt. Let cool until sauce thickens slightly. Store in an airtight cool place for 2 days or in the fridge for even longer.

Chalk Labels: https://amzn.to/3rgouqH (or Michael's Best Price)
Chiseled Chalk Marker: https://amzn.to/3h5Wy42
Clear Cellophane Bags: Michael's or Target
Ribbon: Michael's

Deep Relax Aromatherapy Shower Steamers

Sandalwood & Vetiver EO: https://amzn.to/34xufGz
Roman Chamomile EO: https://amzn.to/37C1zhC
Kraft Paper Bags: https://amzn.to/34sLatW
Silicone Molds: https://amzn.to/3nClZwt
Chalk Labels: https://amzn.to/3rgouqH (or Michael's Best Price)
Chiseled Chalk Marker: https://amzn.to/3h5Wy42
The Dried Flowers: https://amzn.to/3nGGmso

https://alifeadjacent.com/diy-shower-steamers/
recipe with my own twist:
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid https://amzn.to/3h7sLb4
1/3 cup arrowroot powder https://amzn.to/2WBPO4k
1/8 cup kaolin clay https://amzn.to/37C5Ph5
1 spray bottle filled with water (can also use witch hazel)
135 drops Sandalwood EO
35 drops Vetiver EO
15 drops Roman Chamomile EO

Add the baking soda, citric acid, arrowroot powder, kaolin clay and desired colourant into a large, non-metallic mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Drop the essential oils into the mixture and give the bowl a quick stir. Spritz the mixture with a little water or witch hazel and incorporate immediately into the mixture to avoid a reaction. If you don’t have a spritz bottle, you can also sprinkle water on the mixture using a teaspoon. Fill a silicone mould with the shower melts mixture. Then, press firmly into the mould using your fingertips and pay attention to the edges. Let the shower steamers dry for at least 24 to 48 hours. Afterwards, the shower tablets should feel hard and solid. To un-mould, carefully peel back the silicone and gently push the shower melts out of the mould.Tip: Making shower steamers can be affected by humidity. If you live in a humid environment, the drying time may be longer.

Clay Spoon Rest
Sculpey Clay (Michael's)
Acrylic Paint (Michael's)
Acrylic Paint Brushes (Michael's)
Mod Podge (Dishwasher Safe) (Michael's but best price Target Online)
Krylon Gold Leafing Pen (Michael's)

Simmering Potpurri Citrus Spice
Cellophane Bags (Michael's)
Whole Cloves
Cranberries
Fresh Rosemary or Christmas Tree Sprigs
Sliced Oranges
Cinnamon Sticks

Simmering Potpurri Apple Chai
1 tsp vanilla powder https://amzn.to/2KLtUJg (Walmart online has this too)
Star Anise (World Market)
Cranberries
Christmas Tree Sprigs
Dried Apple Slices (Dry 1/4 in. thick apple slices in oven on a wire rack at 200 degrees for 2 hours.)
Cinnamon Sticks

Caramel Drizzled Apple Bread
Caramel Sauce (above)
3 Cups Flour
1 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
1 Cup Sugar
1 1/4 Cups Butter, Melted plus a little more
3 Eggs
2 Tsp. Vanilla
3 Cups Shredded Apples

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients, set aside. Cream together wet ingredients. Mix in flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Pour into 2 regular greased and floured loaf pans or 4 mini loaf pans. With mandolin slicer, slice an apple and place 3 slices on top of bread, brush with butter to keep from drying out. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a fork inserted in the top comes out clean. let cool before drizzling caramel sauce on top. Enjoy!

Mini Loaf Pans (Target, or similar here https://amzn.to/3nImfdm)
Cellophane Bags, Ribbon, Labels (Michael's)

Disclaimer: This video was not sponsored. Some of the links above are affiliate links, but as always all opinions are 100% honest and my own!:)