Christmas Tree Ornaments

One of my favorite ornaments on our Christmas tree at my parents house is one I made when I was five years old. It is a little tree made out of popsicle sticks and glitter with a school picture of me from Kindergarten. Simple, enduring and an ornament I'm sure my mom will always keep. I'm amazed the glitter hasn't fallen off or that it just hasn't broken apart for being more than twenty years old. Last week when I was picking out books to read for our Christmas Tree themed story time, I thought what a perfect craft (and gift) for my little preschoolers. As I walked around the tables showing the kids what my tree looked like, many of the parents said how adorable my tree was and how much the loved the idea of their kids making their very first Christmas ornaments. If you love this idea as much as I do, all you need is four popsicle sticks, liquid glue, loose glitter, ribbon and of course one of your favorite pictures of your kids to fit inside! 

(image via instagram)

Winter Tree Snow Globe

Looking for a wintery home do it yourself project this weekend? This Anthropologie inspired snow globe is perfect and pretty easy. Happy Hump Day :)

 

Here is what you will need:

Jar (a good shape and size for your trees)

Bottle Brush Tree (You can buy them at Big Lots)

Buffalo Snow or any type of faux snow that you can find.

Glue Dots or hot glue.

Instructions: 

First, remove the lid of the jar and glue the tree to the bottom of the lid…

Place a small amount of snow in the jar. Make sure not to fill it too much. You only need enough to cover the bottom of the tree once turned.

Carefully place the tree back into the jar and screw on the lid…

You've just made a snow globe in under five minutes! 

(image and instructions via whipper berry)

Things to do In Summer

Spend a hot afternoon indoors and plan on teaching your kids something new like making homemade popsicles but maybe not this one since it includes champagne:)

Ingredients
500g raspberries
200ml water
100ml whipping (soy) cream
100ml agave syrup

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Divide between popsicle moulds or shot glasses. Freeze for at least 5hours. Enjoy with the champagne.

(image via princess misia)

Things To Do This Summer

Whether you have a shed in the backyard or not, I love the idea of building your own sanctuary in the backyard. A little den, reading nook, office, man cave, whatever your heart desires make it your own space where you can enjoy some quiet time. And if you have kids and want to make it a summer project, get the whole family involved in making the coolest backyard/tree house ever. 

(image via vintagerevivals)

DIY Colorful Mason Jars

When my sister first started posting these colorful mason jars around her apartment (you can also check them out at her Instagram Page), I immediately headed down to the closest World Market and bought myself several mason jars. A super easy project to do over the weekend, all you need is acrylic paint and sandpaper. Just paint a few coats of your favorite color, let it dry and gently sand the paint :) Voila, pretty vases and or decorations to display around the house! 

(images via tatum obrien)

Pumpkins and Glitter

After a very successful day of games, scary stories and giving away prizes for the best costume at this weekend's Halloween festival held at the library, I was excited to have a low key Sunday morning. With a few crafts in mind, I had a few hours to play with glitter and a bag full of baby pumpkins. Although my home craft corner may be small, I always make sure to have this, these and a pair of nice scissors on hand. And since you can never go wrong with glitter, I found this simple, easy and glam way to decorate pumpkins this year. With a lot of home do-it-yourself projects in the works, Raise has become my new favorite internet find. With holidays and birthdays sneaking up, I'm finding gift cards are the way to go. Now I can spend my weekends decorating/working on crafts and projects. If you are in need of ideas for gifts but have no idea what to do or where to go, check out all the great brands that are featured on their site. 

(images taken for sit and stay awhile, buy and/or sell gift-cards at raise)

Do It Yourself Rope Rug

I've been wanting to learn to sew for awhile now but haven't had the time to dedicate hours to the beautiful art that sewing is. My sister started making a few of her own clothing creations that I seriously loved, my grandmother was a master at it and this here little rope rug kick started my fascination with it. I don't why, but I think it's classic, girly and super fun. So after I've learned how to actually use a machine, I can't wait to try recreating this gem and call it my very own.  

(images and instructions via a beautiful mess)

Leaf Peeping

 

During third grade, friday nights were designated for slumber parties and watching Troop Beverly Hills over and over, in short I dreamed of being a girl scout. Growing up,  I wish there would have been an active troop in my hometown since I always had an interest in becoming a girl scout, the camping and hiking trips, the community service, collecting leaves and all those badges! It all seemed like such fun even though it was intellectually challenging.  When I moved in middle school, meeting new friends who were a part of troops would be working on their projects and I wanted so bad to be a part of the teamwork; the leaf collections being my favorite! So once the leaves begin to change color and dance in the wind until they hit the ground, I can't help but think of  creating a collection of my own. With the start of this year's fall series, why not start off the season with a fun little leaf project?! 

(image via inner child fun)

Beer Bottle Vases

When it comes to decorating, I try to blend feminine and masculine styles together. There's something so stylish and cool about mixing the two and creating a place where both you and your guy feel comfortable and at home, finding that medium is key! So the next time you have a get together with all your couple friends mix it up and create a nice ambiance with beer bottles as vases. Does your guy care to have a say in decorating your home?! 

(image via oncewed)

Happy Halloween

I hope you all have a fun filled Halloween, complete with outrageous costumes and an inexcusable amount of candy and other goodies. Thank you mom for letting use your William and Sonoma Pumpkin Carving Kit!! 

Summer Braids

To me there's nothing more summery than a messy imperfect braid, hope everyone's week is starting off just right!!!

(image via pradaforbreakfast)