Gift Wrap

With so many holidays coming up, there will be parties and it's always nice to bring a small gift for the hostess.  I saw this diy gift wrap and thought it was so cute.  You can change it depending on the holiday.  Maybe for Halloween you make Frankenstein or Dracula.

Easy Sunday Hair Project

These look cute and simple.

Oh, I love this quote.

This is very important as well as never talking over the weather when it's on, it's a Minnesotan thing.

Neon Baskets!

Eeee! I was so excited when I saw this post yesterday from ConstructDocuments.  I couldn't wait to share it with you.  I'm not a great crochet-er, but I will figure this one out.  This will hopefully make it to my Christmas Gift to-do list.  Of course if neon isn't your thing, just pick a different color, navy blue would be pretty with this brown too.

Mason Jar Centerpiece or Outdoor Luminary

Simple and sweet.  From the blog heartloveweddings.com.

Leaves of Beads Earrings

I am excited to give these a try for possible holiday gifts.  I probably have to start now in order to make a bunch of mistakes first.

Thankful for the small things

As I am working on a new venture, things can get frustrating, trying new things, failing at some of those new things and picking myself up to try again with the lessons I've learned.  I came across this quote today and thought it a good reminder.  What are you thankful for today?  For me, today I'm thankful for waking up early to have more time to work and the coffee that helps me do it.  I'm also thankful for the sun shining into my room which keeps me cheerful and alert.

Monday's and cats.

Quick Fall Art

Just came across this tutorial from the blog Home Jelly.  If you like to switch up your artwork seasonally, this would be a fun option.

Jewelry Holder

The Elli Blog has a great tutorial for an antique frame jewelry holder.  It definitely beats my mess of necklaces hanging on nails.  Time to visit the thrift store to pick up an old frame.

Lighting - A Simple Saturday Project

I think I'd like to try this and the cost of messing it up, is relatively inexpensive.  This could also be cute for the holidays, maybe a Jack-o-lantern for Halloween or snowflakes for winter festivities?

A Life I Love

Today I find myself a bit frustrated and feeling trapped, by my own doing.  I believe I'm in search of something new, a change of career, I guess.  It's funny when you actually know exactly what you want, but the life of someone pursuing artistic endeavors can't always rely soley on your art. 
I am finishing up a script I'm proud of and currently editing a short sketch I had so much fun being involved in and am working on new holiday ideas for my greeting cards, but none of those things are currently bringing in a liveable salary.  Some day, I am confident, they will, but not yet. 
So, I am in a desperate search for a job.  But not just a job, I want to find something I'm excited to think about even when work is over.  Being self-employed for the majority of my adult life, it's tricky looking for a job, feeling over-qualified and under-qualified for the same job description.  Desperation never looks good on anyone, but it's hard to keep my mind from over-taking my peace.  So today I am frustrated. 

Quick Art

Pick your favorite quote, I've added quite a few to this blog.  Paint it on canvas or wood and you've got a quick and beautiful art piece for any room in your house.

Fall Wreath

I may be in Southern CA and leaves aren't changing, but it doesn't stop the Fall feeling I get when September is well on its way.  I saw this cute tutorial on the blog Little Things Bring Smiles.  There are two links you should look at, the first is the broad directions of how she put the wreath together, the second is the instructions on how to make the flowers.  I love the wreath.

I believe this with all my heart :)

Friendly Door

I ran across this, from Design Sponge.  Such an awesome blog with tons of great ideas.  I could see this door on a cabin.

Super Sneakers!

Oh my heavens, this is freaking adorable!  Someone please make these and send me a photo.  As a side note, these in no way are just for kids, adults should feel free to wear too.  From the blog: Grosgrain.

Enjoy Your Saturday!

Happy Tea

This tea set is adorable.  I can't wait to make it for a gift.

Supplies -

• White dinnerware (I chose a dessert plate, two mugs and a bowl)
• Sharpie marker(s)
• Glass cleaner + a lint-free cloth
• Oven
• Wash and dry each piece and finally give them a good scrubbing with glass cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth just to make sure they were all clean and shiny. If you mess up you can wipe off the marker with some glass cleaner and a bit of elbow grease.
• Bake them at the same time, 30 minutes at 350 degrees. To bake them, place them directly on the rack in the cool oven, then turn on the heat. After 30 minutes I turn off the oven and let it cool completely before removing the dishes.

Dress up your Grocery Bags

Now that people are starting to bring their own bags to the grocery store (in Santa Monica, we have to pay for paperbags if we forget our own).  Why not dress yours up.  This looks simple and cute.  You need a canvas bag, an apple that you slice in half and two different colors of fabric paint.

Add a little color

For some reason I feel cheesy posting this DIY, but I actually really like it.  I've always loved pops of color hidden in places you don't usually look, the lining in a black wool coat, or a conservative looking purse, or in this case, the bottoms of black shoes.  From the blog Fashion Lush.

Ha! It's 5 O'clock somewhere

Fancy Collar

Okay guys, who wants to tackle this "seemingly" easy-ish project?  I'd love to see how it turns out.  I would ignore the link that shows what blog it's from and just follow the pictures.  Pinterest says it doesn't know if the link is a good one or not, so better safe than sorry, but I really like the idea of this, could be interesting.

Some words to get your started, thanks to Da Vinci

Let's go Monday! Have a great week!!

Organizing the Kitchen

Maybe with Fall around the corner, I'm feeling the need to freshen up the house and get organized.  Even though I've been out of school for awhile now, I still feel that "beginning of a new year" come September.  So, since I've been posting quite a few organizational DIY tutorials, why stop now?  This is from the blog, The Painted Hive.

Go Outside!

I've been home now for a week, after spending eight days in northern MN, in the woods, without internet or television, I feel more rested, relaxed and calm to my core.  These words hit deep.

Cooler Than Sunglasses Card made it to Etsy Treasury

Thanks to Nao, from the etsy shop IKKX, for including my "Cool" Friendship card in her treasury!  Love it!  Be sure to check out her shop, she's got some funky, original jewelry on there, I promise you won't find anywhere else!

More Organization - DIY

We've starting organizing our desk with some previous posts, we could continue with this one or move on to the bathroom or wherever you store your makeup brushes with this cute tutorial.  All you need is a drill and piece of wood.  From the blog Organized Mom.

Beautiful Necklace

I came across this tutorial today.  If you have any birthdays coming up, this would be a nice gift.  Or start crafting now to be ready for the holidays.  From the blog, TheMerryThought.

Will the Real Superhero Please Stand Up

I saw this pic going around on facebook this weekend and loved it, felt the need to share it with you.

My Latest Birthday Card

Just finished my latest Birthday Card.  Hope you like it!

Featured in Awesome Etsy Treasury

Thanks to Whitney from TheHappyPlanter etsy shop, for featuring my "Singing in the Rain" Elephant Photo in her latest treasury list on etsy.

Labor Day Drinks!

 

Non-Alcoholic Recipe:

In a blender put: De-seeded watermelon chunks and a little ice. Blend until liquefied. Add in a few very tiny drops of natural rose water. Mix well. Pour into tall glasses. Muddle in 1 or 2 fresh mint leaves. Serve with ice cubes.  

I'm assuming if you want to add some alcohol, vodka would be tasty or possibly some rum?  Give it a try, let me know which one you like.