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Lip balm with a sweet smell and a tingling sensation!!
I got inspiration for this project from this website and wanted to thank everyone for sharing their creative tips.

==> At the end, after you are finished filling each container, give it a little bang on the table to get rid of air bubbles and to flatten the surface a bit.

==> If you are really impatient just place the containers in the fridge for a fast cool off.

Posted by Abi from San Antonio, Texas, United States • Published See Abi's 27 projects »
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  • How to make a lip balm. Red Vanilla Peppermint Balm - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather all your materials. Notice I forgot to photograph the spoon and knife I would use later on.

  • How to make a lip balm. Red Vanilla Peppermint Balm - Step 2
    Step 2

    Wash your paint containers with warm water and soap and then dry.

  • How to make a lip balm. Red Vanilla Peppermint Balm - Step 3
    Step 3

    Cut the strip so that you have individual containers.

  • How to make a lip balm. Red Vanilla Peppermint Balm - Step 4
    Step 4

    Put about two tablespoons of petroleum jelly into your microwave safe bowl and with your knife slice pieces from the lipstick of your choice.

    Place your petroleum jelly into the microwave for about as long as it would take to melt. Be sure to stop between every minute to stir. It took me about three minutes for it to fully melt.

  • How to make a lip balm. Red Vanilla Peppermint Balm - Step 5
    Step 5

    Once melted add in lip stick pieces and mix.

  • How to make a lip balm. Red Vanilla Peppermint Balm - Step 6
    Step 6

    Place back into the microwave for about twenty seconds, then Take out and mix with skewer.

  • How to make a lip balm. Red Vanilla Peppermint Balm - Step 7
    Step 7

    It is flavoring time!

    First put a table spoon of Peppermint extract and then about a teaspoon of vanilla and stir.

    This step really depends on what you like. If you really enjoy a peppermint tingling sensation than put more peppermint than vanilla but if you prefer the opposite than put more vanilla than peppermint.

    When you are finished adding flavoring place back into the microwave for twenty seconds and stir once more.

  • How to make a lip balm. Red Vanilla Peppermint Balm - Step 8
    Step 8

    Now it is time to put in the container. Get your spoon and scoop up the melted ingredients and pour it into paint containers.

  • How to make a lip balm. Red Vanilla Peppermint Balm - Step 9
    Step 9

    Let stand for like ten minutes to cool off and there you have it red vanilla peppermint lip balm!

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starpower n.
starpower n. · Twin Falls, Idaho, US
cute cute cute!!!!!
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lolly p.
lolly p. · 17 projects
cool idea- i never thought of using paint pots before!
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Almost Insane
Almost Insane · 5 projects
My sister's birthday is in a couple days and I still haven't gotten anything yet. I think I'll make her a makeup basket with homemade makeup.
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CO + K User

Genius!
I wanted to make these for Christmas favors last year, but I had no idea what to use as a container.

What a clever idea!
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Steves
Steves · 23 projects
I'm going to do this tomorrow. I love it
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Sherlaine Y.
Sherlaine Y.
this is pretty, i lovitt <3
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Emma W
Emma W · Dundee, Scotland, GB
This is awesome!!! Tried this but with different lipstick colour.

Will make this again Happy
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Abi
Abi · San Antonio, Texas, US · 27 projects
?? okay...
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Cupcake girl
Cupcake girl · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 28 projects
Calm down! Breath in and out. In and out. Good job. Keep repeating. ;)
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Spiffy555
Spiffy555 · 37 projects
Are those pain containers???I SO thought of that first!!!!
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