Wrap it up: DIY wrapped soup can

Over some time now I have collected soup cans and glass jars because I feel bad if I just throw them away.  I feel like they need a new life and the crafter (hoarder) in me believes that I can turn them into something amazing.  So today I decided that I needed a new paintbrush holder for my craft desk and because my cats believe my desk is their playground, the glass jars my paintbrushes were in has shattered into a million pieces. So I decided to put the soup cans that I've been saving to good use and wrap them with some hemp cord that I've had laying around.

So what you need is:

• a soup can
• glue gun and glue sticks
• some hemp cord, yarn or rope
• some serious patience

 

The key to this is to put the hot glue dot in the same spot all the way around to keep it neat and clean.  So start out at the top or bottom of the can, I found it easier to start at the bottom.  Place a dot of hot glue and then place your hemp, yarn or rope on the glue dot, wrap a few times, place another dot of hot glue and then just repeat until you get to the end.  I actually wrapped my can twice because I wanted a little more thickness.  And voila you now have a brand new paintbrush holder. Or what ever you plan on using it for, the possibilities are endless.

Magnetic Love: DIY Button Magnets

For some strange reason I have been a little hesitant on this DIY because I just couldn't find the right buttons.  But i've been needing magnets for my fridge for quite some time (to hold my oh so fancy bills) and I haven't had any luck finding any that I like. The alphabet magnets just don't seem fit for an adults fridge when there are no children in the house, plus I really just don't think they work that great.  So I decided to make my own magnets with some buttons I found in the kids craft section at Walmart.  This DIY is so simple that I really don't need to post instructions, but I will :) ....Enjoy!!

So really all you do is purchase some buttons (whatever your heart desires), and then purchase some magnet strips or magnet buttons.  The magnets in the craft section at Walmart already have adhesive on them so all you have to do is remove the white paper on the back of the magnet and then place it on the button and voila, you have your button magnet.

Friday Evening Relaxation: All you need is a moment

Lately I have been yearning for a break from the everyday life.  Just some time to sit and reflect on my inner thoughts and dreams.  I took a vacation to Florida last month with my youngest sister, we went to visit my brother and sister-in-law before they had their beautiful baby boy.  Although, it was a week long and I enjoyed every single minute of it, it's hard to believe that it was over a month ago.  I yearn for my childhood memories at times like this, carefree attitude with nothing in the world to break our spirit...too bad life couldn't always be just like this...

Retrieved video from https://vimeo.com/58481694  made by my favorite blog http://blog.freepeople.com/

A Valentine's Day Party

My mom had a little valentines day party last weekend for the kiddos.  I got there a little late, but I could tell they all had a great time!  They made little bird feeders in the shape of hearts, they got to make their own little personal size pizzas...(the pizza dough was homemade)..My mom had the cutest idea to make a hugs and kisses game, so she made the game board out of stickers and then she had a huge bowl full of hugs and kisses.  They also got their hands on a little goodie bag filled with treats and included was some cordial cherry heart shaped chocolates that my mom actually made from scratch.

Needless to say they were going crazy when I got there, but you could definitely tell they had an awesome time.  The little boy even got a tiny valentines day kiss on the cheek from my niece (the little blonde on the far right)..It was the cutest thing!!!

Friday Photos

Recently I have been obsessed with photographs and for the new year I wanted to do something that I had never done before, so that I could remember this year.  As I get older I like to make more memories for me to look back on in the future.  I love the idea of writing everyday  in a journal and then in ten years looking back to see what you did each day.  When I was younger I actually use to right in a journal, but because of the hectic life of being an adult, I no longer do it.  But I am thinking about picking up a journal this year and jotting down every single day.  My aunt actually writes in her calender everyday, almost like a journal, everything that happens to her.  I have always thought it was so neat!  

Because we are in the digital age and we all like to leave our little footprints in the cyber sand, I have decided to do a daily photo on instagram.  I have called it #pinkblueberries365....I am pretty excited to look back on these photos at the end of the year.. If you have an instagram and would like to follow me (on your iphone, ipod or any android device) my username is cupcakejellybeans....I am completely obsessed with taking photos, (914 photos as of now) phew......so there will never be a shortage of photographs, if you ever get bored.. (:

On this blog I wanted to share the photos of the day for this year..and maybe a few more ;)  Hope everyone has a fantastic Friday!

Day 1 of #pinkblueberries365

Day 2 of #pinkblueberries365

Day 3 of #pinkblueberries365

Day 4 of  #pinkblueberries365

BoB...the weird sleeping cat  (my dad and stepmoms kittie)

This was just chilling in the back of someones truck and I thought it was too funny..in the parking lot at Hobby Lobby in Oklahoma...just so happens to be right behind, Burger King...Ronald Mcdonald was scoping out the competition..hee hee

I LOVE CUPCAKES!!!

Snowy Day in Kansas

My little star...he was sleeping with a smile on his face..must've been a good dream about cat treats and cat napping in the sun...

My sweet Trixie sleeping on unicorn pillow...she sleeps just about anywhere..Be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn, then be a unicorn....

A favorite find on my shopping trip to Hobby Lobby

Thursday Random: Christmas time is my favorite!!

So Christmas is just right around the corner and it's getting here quickly.  I am not ready for the gift aspect of Christmas, but I am ready for the family part.  Spending time with family during the holidays is my favorite thing ever. Every year I decide to make my Christmas gifts instead of buy them, because I feel like homemade gifts are way more special than store bought gifts..(plus, I am so broke..it's no joke) And I of course decide to make these gifts a month before every single year..sometimes I wish I could get one of Santas elves to come help me out to get them done faster. For this Christmas post I decided to share some beautiful winter photos I have found on Pinterest, plus add some Christmas gift DIY's (another strange thing, is I am looking forward to some snow this year, but of course I want it when I have no where to go..that's when it's the prettiest).....Merry Christmas Everyone!!

 

Anyone that knows me personally, knows that I absolutely hate snow..but...this year I am ready for it..this is too gorgeous!

Comfy Cozy

Cute little Christmas Mobile DIY   http://blog.freepeople.com/2012/11/diy-holiday-mobile/   click on the link to learn how to create it

Adorable Gingerbread ornaments
Cinnamon Dough Ornament Recipe

2 C. flour
1 C. salt
5 t. cinnamon
3/4 to 1 C. water

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Stir in water gradually to make dough. (Tip: If it sticks to your hands - add more flour, If it crumbles - add water) Knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll out dough to desired thickness can range from 1/4 - 3/4 inch thick.

Note: The thicker the longer it will take to bake.

Use cookie cutters to create teddy bears, gingerbread people, and holiday shapes. Use a straw to make a hole so you can hang the ornament.

Baking: - Check After 45 minutes - 1 hour
Temperature: 325°F.
Time: 1 1/2 hours - varies based on thickness, bake until dry.

Let cool before you begin to decorate. Paint with acrylic paints. Glue on fun eyes, buttons, ribbon, or any fun accessory. Coat with acrylic varnish when everything is dry, this is optional.

My homemade stocking I made from a goodwill sweater..

Snow Globes...I have become obsessed and have made way too many..some have little animals in them :)

 

 

 

Saturday Hair Do: Fishtail Braid

It's been over a month since I posted anything to the blog mainly because I have been pretty busy with school and working.  The holidays also keep me busy because I feel the need to make every single person in my family a handmade gift two months before Christmas. (I am very good at procrastinating,hehe)  Anyways, I have been wearing my hair in a fishtail braid a lot lately and I have had tons of people ask me how to do it, (even one of the ladies at the city office asked me), so I decided to share the video that taught me how to do it.  I hope this video is helpful!   

***Note*** I actually don't put an elastic around my hair to make a ponytail first, I find it easier and quicker to just pull your hair to the side like you're making a ponytail and go from there, but if you are particular about the sleekness, then you can follow the complete video instructions.

This is a tutorial by Lauren Conrad. :) enjoy!!