There are a few phrases you will hear quite often in our house.
“Mama, mama, mama,” says Caroline about 50 times a day. Followed with “Mama, mama, mama” until I am forced to stop what I’m doing and pay attention to her.
Henry is quite fond of “guacamole chicken butt” and “oopsie daisies.” No idea where those came from. My favorite memory from Henry’s speech therapy was when the therapist said “knock knock” as she knocked on a door and Henry immediately said “chicken butt!” That’s my boy. 🙂
I’m always asking Mark, “Can I borrow your Chapstick?” Then he rolls his eyes at me. Because I never want to dig through my purse to find my own. Recently I had an aha moment – I could make a little pouch just for my lip gloss! Then put it on my keychain or hang it on my purse. Hurrah! Now I don’t have to dig!
Of course, I was initially going to make this a heart shape. I love hearts! But then I thought lips – red sequin lips! – to go with the lip gloss. I was probably way too pleased with myself for this little idea. Sad isn’t it, the little things we get excited about? My happy moments now include someone else making me coffee, getting Real Simple in the mail, and having a new razor in the shower. Don’t judge.
After you make your own lip gloss, you’re definitely going to need a special place to keep it.
DIY Lip gloss holder
You will need:
- Red felt
- Needle and embroidery floss
- Red and gold sequin trim
- Lips template
- Jewel glue
- Key chain ring
Draw a lip shaped stencil and cut two pieces from the red felt. I’m not including a stencil cuz c’mon, you can do it. Stitch them together with embroidery floss. (Have you noticed how much I love embroidery floss?!) Then cut a little tag to loop on the end. Sew it to both sides of the felt for extra stability.
Note: It is way easier to put the key chain ring on before you sew it shut.
After you sew the two pieces together it will look something like this. Cut a slit on one side of the felt – not all the way through! – so that the Chapstick / lip gloss can slide in.
Now it’s time to glue on the sequins. Using sequin trim makes this pretty darn easy. Just coat the bottom of the sequins with glue and loop it around the lips.
When you’re done, attach the lip gloss holder to your key chain or purse. I have been carting mine around on the outside of my purse for a couple of weeks now, and it is amazingly durable. Pretty lips at your fingertips!
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TexBex says
Um, pretty sure this is flippin’ AMAZING! And such a good idea. I’m always digging around for my Burt’s.
Sarah H. says
Wow, this is adorable! Would love to collaborate!!
gerbermom says
Hi Sarah – so glad I found your awesome magazine! Would love to collaborate – let me know what you have in mind!
Kaylyn @ the weir house says
Holy guacamole I don’t even know what to say to this but it’s probably my fav craft you’ve done yet.
gerbermom says
I think it’s my favorite too! I was probably a little overly proud of myself for this one, haha 🙂
Amy of while wearing heels says
How clever. I made red sequin lips this past December, as a an ornament to hang on the tree. I love that your lips hold lip gloss.
Tonia@thegunnysack says
CUTE! I am always looking for my Burt’s Bees!
Susanna says
Ps the new razor happiness is sooo true!
Cat_g says
Amazing, amazing, amazing. X
Susanna says
I love this too! One in the shape of a red lipstick would be cool too 🙂 very creative!
gerbermom says
Love that idea! When shall we do our crafternoon? 🙂
Silvergirl says
That is so cute and look fab with that particular bag you are carrying
Brett
Debbie says
so stinkin cute!
gerbermom says
Haha, I was (overly) proud of it myself! Have a good weekend Debbie 🙂
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I can never, ever find my lip gloss when I need it. (Which is like always–I always need my lip gloss.) Keeping it on the outside of my bag is the perfect solution. How cute is this!
gerbermom says
I hate searching for that stuff in my purse – even when I keep it in a pocket I can STILL never find it. My purse is like the Bermuda Triangle!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Brilliant Stephanie! No judgement at all. I get equally as excited at simple things. We should consider ourselves lucky we’re so easily pleased.
gerbermom says
Definitely as I get older I appreciate the little things. Those simple moments of gratitude are important!
Jen @ Cuddles and Chaos says
Super cute! My daughter would absolutely LOVE this!
Christie says
Steph, I, too, would’ve been proud for thinking of lips instead of a heart!! This idea is simply too cute – I’m going to do it and make it large enough to carry my favorite lipstick too. Super-duper cute 🙂
gerbermom says
Thanks Christie! 🙂 I was thinking it would be super cute as a wristlet type of thing where you could carry lip gloss, money, Tampax – you know, the essentials 🙂
Alyssa says
Stop it…this is so cute and creative! Plus handy–I’m always losing my chap stick!
Loulou says
That is so neat! Great looking and very handy. I have a little pouch for my lip-gloss too, but I keep it inside my purse, and it is not nearly as cute as yours!
Erin @ Thanks, I Made It says
This is such a clever idea! I love a cute DIY made out of necessity : )
Jen says
This is so great! I love that it’s a statement piece for your purse too. So cute! -Jen
Amanda @ Dangerous Enough says
I love this idea- though to be entirely honest I don’t think it would stop me from asking to borrow my guy’s Carmex, lol.
gerbermom says
That’s so true! I’m still glad my hubby has his in his pocket!