DIY Holiday Envelope

How to make a DIY Holiday Envelope: 

Step 1: Take an old envelope an open it up

Step 2: Trace the flatten envelope on the back of the new "themed" paper (wallpaper, scrapbook paper, etc)

Step 3: Cut out the new pattern 

Step 4: Follow the fold lines from the original

Step 5: Tape or Glue 

and Enjoy your custom envelope!   

Sock Bun Tutorial

Sock Bun Tutorial

 

Things you'll need:

 

1 Sock (we all have them - the ones that lost their partner mysteriously)

 

Bobby Pins

 

Scissors

 

 

How to:

 

Cut the toe off of the sock to create a tube.

(Don't mind the dog hair - This is clean, but if you have dogs or cats you'll understand) ;)

Roll your tube into a ‘bagel’ shape.

Make a ponytail in your hair where you want the bun.

Pull your ponytail through the center of the sock bagel and spread your hair around the sock.

Roll the sock down the length of your ponytail (towards your head) and wrap your hair around it as you go. Make your you’re covering the sock as you go.

 

When you’ve reached the base of your ponytail, tuck in any remaining ends and make sure the sock is covered with hair.

 

 

Then add some bobby pins to hold in the remaining ends 

 

 

 

 

 

(You might not be able to see it, but this is me putting in a bobby pin)

 

 

TaDA!

 

Sock Bun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oreo Balls

 

Entertaining? Try this Oreo Ball Recipe...

Ben came home from work and told me he tried Oreo Balls for the first time. I knew I had to surprise him with them sooner than later :) Why not? So, a few amazing friends and I got together one Saturday afternoon and had some fun! Thanks to Pinterest for the recipe :)

Ingredients:

1 Package of Oreos

1 Package (8 ounce) Cream Cheese (Softened)

Milk or Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions:

Step One: Crush up Oreos and put in a large mixing bowl

 

Step Two: Mix in cream cheese

 

Step Three: Roll into 1 inch balls and place on parchment/wax paper

Step Four: Freeze for about 10-15 minutes

Step Five: Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 30 minute intervals.

Step Six: Take the rolled balls out of the freezer and dip them in the melted chocolate.

 

 

 

Step Seven: Put the finished balls back in the fridge and let them cool.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

Salt Dough

Looking for something to do with the kids?

 

How about a clay craft made with only flour, salt and water?

 

 

 

Here's my tutorial on "Salt Dough"

 

Ingredients:

 

2 Cups Flour (White) - We used Wheat ... with white you can die it with food coloring or paint it after

1 Cup Salt

Water (as needed) pour, stir, pour, stir until you have dough

 

 

 

{Pre-heat the oven to 350* and bake for 1-2 hours}

 

 

 

 

 

They made a heart, and a few dinosaurs :) Love the creativity.

 

 

(You can also add stamps, food coloring, glitter etc to add fun details)

 

Here's How:

 

Step one: Find a large bowl and pour the flour in first

 

Step two: Add the salt

 

Step three: Add the water and mix together

 

Step Four: Preheat the oven

 

Step Five: Add creations to a baking sheet and bake for 1-2 hours

 

So Easy!

 

 

Have fun! :)

 

Did you make some? How did they turn out?

DIY Camera Bag

Supplies:

1. A purse (old or new) without a divider in the middle and fairly long.
2. 1/2 inch wide foam (I was unable to purchase foam because Michaels was all out - so I used quilting batting "stuffing")
3. Fabric of choice (Aqua colored Jersey Material) (I used about 2 yards…..and I think I found it at Joann’s)
4. 1 1/2 inch wide industrial velcro (or any width……just make it work)
5. Hand sewing needle and thread
6. Sewing machine/scissors/thread/etc……..of course.

Here's the breakdown on cost:

I bought my purse at Burlington Coat Factory for $10. Can't go wrong! Camera bags alone cost hundreds!

I spend around $10 for supplies at Michaels

Used existing fabric FREE

Total cost: $20


Sorry this tutorial is out of order. It's going to be hard to understand (since it was hard for me to explain) so please visit this site for more information. Thanks Make it and Love it!

Step 1: Pick your purse, use an existing one or buy an inexpensive purse that has a rectangular shape without any (sorry typo) dividers.

Mine is simple black "pleather" with a zipper pocket inside. It also has a zipper on top (you do not want a bag that's open at the top).

Step 2: Measure the bottom. Measuring will help to ensure that your bottom piece will fit snug.

Step 3: Cut your foam (or in my case batting) to match the measurements at the bottom of the purse.

Step 4: Once you have your bottom piece cut out you will need a strip of fabric cut out that's bigger that your foam piece. Instead of cutting two separate pieces and fitting them together, I cut one long wide piece so I would only need to sew together three sides. Leave about a half an inch around the foam for sewing.

Here it is: Folded over (wrong sides facing out- this is important if you are using a printed fabric because we will be flipping this right side out). This picture is just a test with the fabric folded over the batting to make sure everything fits before I begin sewing.

Step 4 (continued): You can use scissors or a roller.

Step 5: Measure the height of the bag - This will be your padding surrounding the sides.

Step 6: Measure the bottom and double it (this will be the length for step 5). Your padding should be cut to the correct size to wrap around.

Step 7: A picture to show steps 5 and 6. I wrapped it around so you could get an idea of what it would look like in the bag.

Step 8: Finish the bottom piece by sewing the three sides leaving about 5 inches in the middle (when you turn this right side out you will use the opening to pull the fabric through.

 Step 9: (Sorry this is out of order): Sew Velcro (so sides of the velcro so it doesn't scratch your camera) to the long rectangular side. Only sew the two strips of velcro to one side of the fabric (the right side if you have a pattern).

Step 10: Sew the above step 9 together by flipped the fabric (wrong sides together) and sew the three sides leaving one edge with a 5 inch gap in the middle.

Step 11: Flip right side out to see the velcro.

Step 12: Make sure to the bottom fits snug in the bag after adding the foam or batting and sewing the 5 inch gap shut by hand.

Step 13: Add the "sides" piece in the bag to ensure its snug.

Step 14: Similar to the bottom piece you will be creating a divider by taking a square shape (going by the measurements of the bottom and sides) sew it wrong sides first, add the foam or batting, then sew shut by hand. To add the velcro to each end as shown add a strip to each end. (Rough side of the velcro).

Your done:

Ombré Glitter Nails

I see a lot of tutorials for nails on pinterest and it's been a long time since I did my own. I thought I'd do something different (and girly) for the weekend away with my family.

Here's my Pinterest Inspiration:

I just had to add this too (no I would never do this) but you have to admit, its pretty artistic:

My Ombre Glitter Nails:

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First I picked a base color (pink), a glitter (silver), and fast drying coat (yes it works great!):

Did the first coat (2x):

(Kinda messy because I was in a hurry) ^

Then I added the glitter:

The "ombre" effect (which I clearly haven't mastered) is done by putting more on the top (or bottom- depending on which way you want it)...and working your way down. The idea is to have more on the top and on sprinkles of glitter going down the nail. Leave the bottom without glitter.