Diy Sea Shell candles

Seashells candles

Large clean sea shell 

Wick,glue dot ( hobby lobby)

 wax , fragrance  ( hobby lobby) 

If Using your collected shells make sure they are clean

Place wick in middle with glue dot. 

Melt soy wax and added beach fragrance. 

Beach fragrance: pineapple, coconut, beach 

 Pour into shell. Let harden. 

Tips for shells...

You can use shells your family has collected or buy them.

I bought some at Walmart online but Amazon, Hobby lobby or Temu is an option 

Milk Chocolate Pudding Cupcakes

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ cup + 2 tbsp granulateted sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup boiling water
• 1 cup chocolate pudding
• Frosting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line a cupcake pan with 10 paper liners.
3. Add the dry ingredients to a stand mixer and mix with a paddle attachment (or use an electric mixer), then add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla while mixing on low.
4. Add the boiling water and mix well.
5. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners until they are ¾ full.
6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
7. Let the cupcakes cool completely, then use a paring knife to cut out circles on top of each cupcake. Remove the extra cake from the cutout circle, fill the holes with pudding and top with the cutout circle by placing back on top over the filling.
8. Frost the cupcakes as usual.

Makes 10 cupcakes

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Diy Beach bag

Making a beach bag out of cardboard...

• Cardboard cereal box
• Paint
• Scrapbook paper 
• Wasabi tape 
• Magazines 
• Glue
• Clear sealant 

I used an old cereal box  as base. I cut handles cardboard scraps. As well as a bottom piece. 

Then I made the front ,back  and base by first base coating it in white paint . Let dry.

Then tore beach scene for the bag collage . As well as  scrapbook paper and words.

 I used extra scrapbook paper to cover base and make  folding sides. 

I covered the handle with wasabi tape.

Then assemble the bag.  By glueing on the handles,  bottom and the side pieces. Let dry and coat with clear sealant.

Monday at Home

Hello from sunny Louisiana. And come in and enjoy 

Come to the yard sell it's priced to kill...

Or maybe to inspired you to craft. A fun afternoon read while staying out of the heat 😉 

Some of my latest thrifty finds....

I used mod podge on the lamp shade and train case for a new look.

I used a napkin that I fussy cut and apply to shade . Add base and perfect for any decor.

First coat the train case with white chalk paint before applying images.

It's a find to find matching colors to make this with E7000 glue.

And too enjoy with our crafting

StarHOMEfeature 7/27/26

 

 

WELCOME to Week#4 of the July 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

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Sunday fellowship

 My Children walk in truth.... Is this Sunday Bible journal. 

Today recipe 

Children church 

 

Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe 

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• ▢3 tablespoons honey
• ▢1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• ▢1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢1 teaspoon Salt
• ▢1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• ▢1 pound Roma tomatoes seeded
• and diced
• ▢1 15 ounce can black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
• ▢1 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
• ▢1 1/2 cups sweet corn, frozen and thawed
• ▢1 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• ▢1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• ▢1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• ▢1 cup chopped cilantro or parsley

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, cider vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, onion, bell peppers, jalapeño and cilantro.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
• Cover and chill for one hour. Serve with Chips or Crackers... 

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This is a must for any Summer party in the South !