DIAGONAL NAILS

Here's my version...

Using this idea from hello, sandwich.

On another note, I really hope Blogger can restore my previous post of "lovely links".

WAIT! BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY THOSE ENVELOPES...

Why don't you make some D.I.Y. photo corners...

You'll need: junk mail envelopes, a ruler, scissors, pencil, assorted rubber stamps, ink

I measured about 3/4 of an inch in, and marked with a pencil

Then I snipped off the corners along the pencil mark, stamped away...

And Voila!  Your very own recycled photo corner.

HAPPY EARTH DAY, EVERYONE!



FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS... FOR ADULTS

remember those friendship bracelets we used to make when we were kids? I'm loving them again... especially modern ones like these...

 from brooklyn thread

from thief and bandit

from erban fiber

from anaosgoodjewelry

from ayofemijewelry

from plume and bloom

from lucky brand (zappos)

from juicy couture (revolve)

here's one I made...I was inspired by the summer of love class by kara haupt--we used them as book bindings!

and here's a great website full of tutorials!   

p.s. going to announce the winner of my kind-hearted blogger giveaway tonight or tomorrow morning.  sorry for the delay, also still waiting for one of the prizes to arrive.  be back soon!

the 30 day song challenge

 (from google images)

krystal from krystal's kitsch is participating in the 30 day song challenge and I plan to play along (looks hard, but I'll try)...

Day 01 – Your favorite song
Day 02 – Your least favorite song
Day 03 – A song that makes you happy
Day 04 – A song that makes you sad
Day 05 – A song that reminds you of someone
Day 06 – A song that reminds of you of somewhere
Day 07 – A song that reminds you of a certain event
Day 08 – A song that you know all the words to
Day 09 – A song that you can dance to
Day 10 – A song that makes you fall asleep
Day 11 – A song from your favorite band
Day 12 – A song from a band you hate
Day 13 – A song that is a guilty pleasure
Day 14 – A song that no one would expect you to love
Day 15 – A song that describes you
Day 16 – A song that you used to love but now hate
Day 17 – A song that you hear often on the radio
Day 18 – A song that you wish you heard on the radio
Day 19 – A song from your favorite album
Day 20 – A song that you listen to when you’re angry
Day 21 – A song that you listen to when you’re happy
Day 22 – A song that you listen to when you’re sad
Day 23 – A song that you want to play at your wedding
Day 24 – A song that you want to play at your funeral
Day 25 – A song that makes you laugh
Day 26 – A song that you can play on an instrument
Day 27 – A song that you wish you could play
Day 28 – A song that makes you feel guilty
Day 29 – A song from your childhood
Day 30 – Your favorite song at this time last year

Starting tomorrow...

WARNING: MORE ON TWILIGHT

remember that post I did about the cute twilight-y things I found on etsy?  Well, right after seeing that cute "edward" card, I went straight out and searched for the stamps to make my own card...

I think I am officially addicted to greeting farm stamps.  next I'll have to search for alice, jasper, jacob...etc. (which yes, they do have too!)

em is sick this weekend so I'm homebound, and have some time to make things since she's sleeping a lot.  poor thing.  she's still in good mood so far though, just not as energetic.  be back soon.

TERU TERU BOZU

 I'm so excited to share this project with you, as it reminds me of my childhood. when I was young my grandma would sometimes make me a teru teru bozu, to chase the rain away.  she would just use kleenex, and string, and color in the face with a marker. much like these:

I recently came across a teru teru bozu project by a fabulous artist, maman marche the site is completely in japanese, but her projects are so inspiring.  tutorial found here-- also in japanese but way easy to follow. I adapted the measurements to a 14cm circle, with a 6cm-circumference running stitch in the center to make a smaller version.  I used a floral fabric because it's the only one I had on hand at the moment, and I also used acrylic paint with a thin paintbrush for the facial features.

by maman marche

my little guy

these are quick and fun, and can be adapted in so many ways with different fabrics, and trims.  let me know if you try this, I'd love to see other versions!

POM POM CHARM & PONYTAIL HOLDER

my mom is always losing her phone, so she asked me to make her a cell phone charm that would make it easy to find...

you can really use just about any yarn, tulle, ribbon, fabric, or trim to make the pom pom--so many possibilities.  if you use fabric or tulle, you must cut them into long strips first.  it's really easy to make if you use a pom pom maker like this, but you could always do it the old-school way.  I think I'll be making way more of these!

I was inspired by this ponytail holder tutorial by wool, cube, wool! very cute!

here's my version of the ponytail holder:

MORE DIAMOND STAMPS (TUTORIAL)

using bottle caps and baby food jar lids...

I really love this tutorial from pretty little things

MATERIALS:

• baby food jar lids, water bottle cap lids
• permanent marker
• puff paint
• versa magic ink pad

step one: draw a simple pattern or design on the lid with a permanent marker (don't forget to reverse your letters)

step two: draw over your design carefully with puffy paint, try to make lines as even as possible (you may have to go over them again after it dries)

step three: let dry for 4-6 hours

step four: use a versa magic ink pad to stamp image (found versa magic works well and washes off the bottle caps easily)

I actually really like the round design that the raised edges of the caps made and the uneven lines from the puff paint--gives an "antique" look to it.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PROJECT

Saw this cute project HERE

To make it more "toddler friendly", I cut out green scraps from magazines and scrapbook paper and had Em stick them onto clear laminating sheets. (Just like her previous collage project.)

Because the laminating sheets are so thick. I also found it better to sandwich the laminated collage between the white sheet with your shamrock cut out and another white sheet of paper.

She kept saying "ticky, ticky..." the whole time! (translation: "sticky")

SEUSS PROJECT

Here's the Dr. Seuss inspired project I've been working on...

While looking at one pretty thing I came across a "Thing 1" and "Thing 2" tutorial by zakka life and had to try it out.

Here's my version:

SUNDAY PROJECT

Salt Clay Ornaments

inspired by this...



seen HERE

SALT CLAY RECIPE

(got it from THIS BOOK)

1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water

use rolling pin to flatten 1/4" thick. cut out shapes with cookie cutters. use a straw to make holes. bake at 250 degrees for about 2 hours. paint with tempera (for child) or acrylic (for you) paints. use sparkle mod podge for glittery finish.









Of course I had to make some too! Notice the "Johnny Depp" magnet in the bottom right. Pretty funny.

So sorry for the terrible photos (and glare). Took them at night with horrible lighting--couldn't wait until daylight.