Pinterest Reviews #2

Now we're moving on to craft projects and other great ideas I've tried from Pinterest. In the interest of full disclosure, I want to make sure you know I'm copying these pictures straight from their original websites. I did not take those food pictures...though I wish I was that skilled!

Project: Homemade Makeup Remover Wipes

Link: http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2011/09/if-youve-read-my-blog-lately.html

Verdict: Disappointing. While they worked great at first, they were moldy after just 5 days. 

Best part: Very cost effective. I did the math and it came out to $0.006 per wipe once you have the container and coconut oil (which I did).

Advice: Add a couple drops of essential oils to make the wipes smell a little bit better. 

Next time: I am not sure I'll make these again due to the mold issue. I assume it stems from living in such a wet place. Maybe it would be better for those of you in the desert. 

Project: Cloth Diaper Burp Cloths

Link: http://www.petitelemon.com/blog/2011/03/28/how-to-make-a-burp-cloth/

Verdict: Cute and easy! I plan to make several more of these this Fall.

Best part: You don't need advanced sewing skills to make these. Perfectly straight lines aren't even necessary!

Advice: Use a zig-zag stitch to attach the fabric to the diaper. This will help it last through future washes.

Next time: I'll do a better job measuring and cutting the fabric so it fits better. 

Project: Shoe Organizer for Cleaning Products

Link: No real link, just a picture I saw online. 

Verdict: Cheap fix and extremely easy to put up.

Best part: All your cleaning supplies are in one spot and aren't taking up any cabinet space.

Advice: When filled with cleaners, open door carefully as the hanger will bang up against the door a little if you open it too quickly.

Next time: I will arrange cleaners by type or use instead of just randomly throwing them in an open spot.

Project: Soft and Silky Legs

Link: http://glutenfreenavywife.blogspot.com/2012/01/softest-silkiest-legs.html

Verdict: Incredible! I must do this more often.

Best part: I already had all the ingredients in my fridge/pantry.

Advice: I think you should do this in the shower versus the bath so you don't have all this stuff (and hair!) floating in the bath water with you. 

Next time: I will make a larger portion of this so I can store it and use it on a regular basis.

Have you made any great Pinterest finds recently?