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Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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February 27th, 2015 0

Turn your favorite tube of chapstick into a custom-tinted lip balm in a truly flattering shade using your own go-to lipstick colors!

DIY Beauty: Homemade Deodorant

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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February 24th, 2015 0

This DIY deodorant recipe is filled with simple ingredients that I both recognize and can pronounce, and the melting process is totally straightforward. Now that I’ve seen how it’s done, I can’t believe I spent so much time being intimidated by the idea of making my own!

Beauty Basics: DIY Tea Tree and Activated Charcoal Soap

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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February 20th, 2015 0

If you’re new to DIY beauty products, making your own soap can seem like a really intimidating process. Luckily, there are plenty of fantastic non-lye melt-and-pour soap projects out there–like this tea tree and activated charcoal recipe–that are definitely both easy and beginner-friendly.

Bathtub Science: DIY Bath Fizzies

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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February 8th, 2015 2

I don’t know anyone — kid or grown-up — who doesn’t delight in watching a fun and foamy explosion of fizz. (You know, like those cool erupting volcanoes you made in science class back in the day.) Well, it turns out those chemistry lessons of years past have a whole lot in common with your […]

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Honey Beauty Mask and Scrub

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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February 7th, 2015 0

What’s the next best thing to eating chocolate? Luxuriating in a rich chocolate body treatment, of course! Tempted? Check out these recipes for a lush dark chocolate honey beauty mask and exfoliating scrub!

DIY Mascara from Oreos

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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January 21st, 2015 0

Enthusiastic beauty blogger Katherine Ward of xxmakeupiscoolxx demonstrates how Oreo cookies can be turned into mascara in this entertaining tutorial video!

How-To: Homemade Herb and Spice Glycerin Soap

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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November 17th, 2014 0

If you’re ready to give soap making a try, this lovely homemade herb and spice glycerin soap tutorial is a great beginner-friendly introduction that yields very pretty results!

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