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DIY Cocoa Coffee Sugar Body Scrub by Julie-Ann Henry

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DIY Cocoa Coffee Sugar Body Scrub by Julie-Ann Henry

A lovely gift for a woman; this scrub will exfoliate and leave your skin smooth and moisturized - the scent is quite yummy! To use: massage the scrub gently all over your body, leave on for a couple of minutes, then rinse. Ingredients ½ cup olive oil ½ cup sunflower oil 2 tablespoons ground coffee beans 1 ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Method Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Pour into a wide-mouthed jar. Mix well before use as the sugar tends to sink to the bottom.   DIY/Gift idea: Cocoa Coffee Sugar Body Scrub  

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DIY Barbecue Kit by Julie-Ann Henry

Karen Henry Article Barbecue DIY Gifts Julie-Ann Henry

DIY Barbecue Kit by Julie-Ann Henry

For the gourmet barbecue master or master in training, we have put together a lovely kebab kit - everything he needs at his fingertips! Line a large foil container or drip tray with some wood shavings (we used dried Rosemary stalks which can also act as skewers), add kebab skewers, a basting brush, tongs and a spice rub or marinade. EASY AS 1..2..3! Barbecue Kit    

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Make your own Bracelet Charms by Julie-Ann Henry

Karen Henry Bracelet Charms DIY Gifts Julie-Ann Henry Mothers day

Make your own Bracelet Charms by Julie-Ann Henry

  Why not save a few pennies by making a lovely charm bracelet for Mom, or just relax and explore your creative side. You'll need:  A length of chain with medium to large links, a little longer than wrist size. A clasp for joining the bracelet ends (preferably same colour as the chain). Beads and charms in colours and designs of your choice. A small pair of jewellery pliers. Ringlets to attach charms to the chain (preferably in the same colour as the chain). Threaders for threading the beads (same colour as the ringlets). These items can be found at...

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