My DIY To-Do.

Spring break is just around the corner, and I already have a list of DIYs I want to complete during that week. That is, as long as I don't have a ridiculous amount of homework. Alison, Jordan's mom, is going to teach me how to use my sewing machine- which I'm super excited about. I've had two sewing machines forever, but never bothered to learn how to use them. So here is my list:

Braided Necklace:



Spool Necklace Hanger:



Party Skirt {If I learn how to use my sewing machine}:



Tennis Racket Mirror:



Doily Lamp:



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Have any other great DIYs I should add to my list? Please share!

Holiday Wreath DIY.

My new Christmas wreath:



It was so easy to make this wreath:

1. Cut a bunch of strips of fabric.
2. Wrap the strips around a foam wreath and pin them into place.
3. Pinch and twist the remaining fabric pieces into little flowers and pin them around the wreath.
4. Hot glue some moss, a mushroom, and a deer on the inside bottom.
5. Tie a ribbon around the top & you're done!
6. Smile.

Pinterest.

Yesterday I joined pinterest, and I'm loving it. After hearing about it from Katie, I had to see it for myself. Here is my pinterest page. It makes browsing the internet so much easier. So many times I find something I want to buy, or a DIY I can't wait to try... but my ADD kicks in and I forget to save the page. Now all I have to do is pin in, it's like Ritalin for the internet.



By the way, how amazing is this bookcase/bike rack. Jordan is planning on making one for his bike. I can't wait

Fly Away.

I think the middle child in me came out after my last post, and I just had to make something to show off. I finished my origami crane mobile, and I love it. Here are a couple pictures & a sneak peek of my newandimproved living room, which we're almost done with.

Pressing Flowers.

This weekend I went on a hunt for wildflowers with my mom. When I got back home, I immediately transferred them into the gigantic dictionary I've used to press flowers since I was little. When I opened the pages, I had a big surprise waiting for me. I had completely forgotten about the boquet of daisies I had put in there a few months ago. And there were so many! I framed them and used a piece of ribbon to hang it in my dining room/kitchen window.







I also have a few dried flowers that my mom had put in my dad's architecture book, back when they lived in Virginia. I'm trying to think of something special to make with those. They have been in there for about 30 years. Maybe I'll find a prettier frame for those, any suggestions?

Welcome Home.

While I love my new job, between working and trying to have a semi-normal life, I just haven't had time for the internet. I've finally been able to fill my non-working hours with productiveness and as much fun as possible. I have so much to tell you about, but for now here are a few pictures of my backyard, which Jordan and I have been working on a lot lately.











We even bought a 4-foot pool and fire pit. Nothing beats laying around in my pool and roasting marshmallows for dessert. Well, maybe doing yoga by fire light. Yeah, that is pretty amazing as well.

HowTo ToDo.

I'm sorry I've been MIA lately, I don't know how you other bloggers do it. I don't know if I stopped writing because my life got too hectic, or just too boring. Probably both.

Here is just one more to do list. I know, I know. I have OCD when it comes to list making, but this one was a lot of fun to make, so I had to share. Here is my DIY To-Do List:

Rag Rug (I REALLY want to make this one) by Oda May.


Plush Alphabet by Holly.


Slide Lamp by Yarn Zombie.


Painted Sihouettes from Design Sponge.


Lightbulb Terrariums by Hipster Home.


Hand-Painted Cup & Saucer from Etsy.


Cork Containers from Design Sponge.


Colorful Pouf from Design Sponge.


K, now who wants to have a craft night with me?

How To Heaven.

Now, I'm sure you all love Etsy as much as I do. And I'm pretty sure we don't need another reason to be obsessed. But have you seen the amazing DIYs that are a part of their How-Tuesday portion of the Storque (Etsy's blog)? Yeah, I'm in love.

A pennant rubber stamp roller? A coffee bag apron? Homemade sidewalk chalk? Yes, Yes, Yes please.

I'm definitely starting off with this mini terrarium in a lightbulb. Who wants to join me? I'm thinking about skipping the rest of this semester to complete this project, and the other thousand I just fell in love with.



And what's even more amazing about How-Tuesday? If you don't have the time to make these adorable crafts, or you just fail at your DIY attempt- you can always purchase an original from the crafter themselves.

P.S. Check back tomorrow. I've got something pretty fun (and well over-due) up my sleeve.

Happy Earth Day.

I thought it was about time for my first DIY, and what better day than Earth Day? Please let me know what you think. I have been wanting to learn how to make a pinwheel for awhile now, and since I didn't have the stuff to make a real one, I figured I'd make one I can wear. And because I love to dress like a five-year old, I made it for my jean jumper (I know, I'm a nerd). Oh, and do you like how Horton snuck into that picture. He begged to be a part of this post, and I just can't say no to him.

So, here's what you need:

Piece of felt.
Piece of pretty fabric.
Glue gun & fabric glue (if you have it).
Button and thread to sew it on.
Pin for the back.

& Here are the simple steps:

1. Cut a square out of the felt and the fabric, making sure they are the same size.

2. Glue the two pieces together, you can use the fabric glue or glue gun.



p.s. I can't believe this glue worked. I snatched it from some of my grandma's old old old sewing stuff. Pretty crazy, huh?

3. Draw a line that connect each corner to it's opposite. Then draw a small circle in the middle (it doesn't matter how pretty it looks because this will be on the back).

4. Cut the lines, but only until you reach the circle that you drew.



5. Flip the square over. Grab the left corner (of one of the triangle shapes) and fold it over to the center of the pinwheel. Glue it down with your hot glue gun. Do that on all four corners, until you have a pinwheel!



6. Now sew on the button in the middle of the pinwheel, and glue the pin on the back. You can also use a hair-clip or simply glue this onto something else if you would rather!



& you're done!



Hope you had fun. And if you end up making one, I'd love to see pictures.