DIY Neck&Shoulder Wrap

This is one of those projects that I've been meaning to do since last winter.

Whenever I am at work and I use one of these to warm up or relax my crazy neck, 

I think to myself that I should make one and I think of how easy it would be.

I truly intend on making it when I get home. 

But I have forgotten every time.

Thanks to a really grumpy muscle in my neck today, 

I was desperate for it to relax, and I knew a neck wrap was the answer.

So I FINALLY made a neck wrap! 

It is currently warming my neck&shoulders and making this post construction more pleasant.

Vintage Button Necklace DIY

My little creative person has been screaming for some attention lately. 

So I decided to scope out my Crafts Board on Pintrest and look for anything 

that would satisfy my creative itch.

I found This Pin and decided to try it out.

If you want to try it out yourself, you may find the tutorial through the link.

However, I didn't follow that tutorial, I simply went from the picture.

So here's what I did:

1. I laid out the buttons I wanted in the arrangement I wanted. (as seen in the picture above)
2. I then transferred the design onto the background fabric, which for me was denim.
3. I fired up the hot glue gun and put each button into place. (My design changed slightly as I put them together permanently.)
4. I then cut out the buttons from the extra fabric.
5. Using needle and thread, I sewed the chain onto the background fabric of the necklace.

My necklace turned out like this, and it's kinda fun. I think I like it.

But I didn't stop there. 

I made this necklace from old earrings and extra chain.

Then I decided that three is a charm and I made another one.

Even though the second two were afterthoughts, I like the second necklace I made the most. I see myself wearing this one a lot.

All in all, it was a good night and my little creative person is satisfied, for now. 

Rustic Pine Cone Garland

Rustic Pine Cone Garland Tutorial

This has got to be one of the easiest garlands to make out there!

It took me probably about 20 minutes at the very most. 

Including gathering the materials, each step, and the final placement.

What you need:

1. String

2. Scissors

3. Pine Cones

Steps:

1. Measure length and cut. 

(Because you are using the same string to attach the pine cones, double your length.)

2. Start to tie, using a pine cone at the very beginning.

3. Continue to tie around each pine cone.

(In order to have the same distance from each cone, fold over the string after the first tie.)

4. Tie around each pine cone until you don't have enough string 

to fold over for another cone.

5. Hang your garland wherever you like and enjoy!

I hope you like your new garland 

and that you feel awesome 

because you just made a cute Christmas decoration with your very own skill. 

Of course, you don't have to stop there, 

I'm sure adding little touches like bows between the pine cones can only make this better, 

so go for it and make it your own!

Merry Christmas!

Wednesday's Bits&Pieces

Unusual Organizing

Bouquet of Headbands

Pots of Bracelets

Vase of Sunglasses

I really enjoy organizing. Recently I decided to just change things. Not because there was something wrong with the way it was, just because I wanted it to be new and different. 

Ya know what I mean?

 My headband collection is growing considerably. I've decided they are one of my favorite accessories. Especially with my short hair. This is my favorite way to store them, because:

 1. they are pretty 

2. it's very easy to see them all 

3. they are easily accessible 

&

4. they are easy to put away and keep organized.

  

 This was my favorite discovery during my re-organizing mission. This is actually an old coffee pot that was left in our house when we bought it. 

I have no idea how old it is, but I know these haven't been used for a long time. 

Vintage storage. I like it.

Plus, I haven't found a happy way, until now, to store and see my bracelets. As you can see I have plenty, and when I can't see them or get to them, I don't wear them. I really don't like wasted things or space, so this is an effort to wear out all my bracelets. I would have never stored my bracelets in and old coffee pot, but the strange idea hit me and now it's my favorite, like I mentioned just a bit ago. I think that is why I like it so much, because bracelets and coffee pots just don't seem to go together in my head, but when paired, it's a pleasant surprise.

  

I am also exited about this discovery. My wonderful sister, Angi, just sent me 3 pair of new sunglasses. Now I know they will be used, and I get to look at their pretty frames whenever I am in my closet. 

I think it is the coolest thing when a decoration is functional and useful. 

Or, put in other terms: When things we need to use everyday are displayed or arranged pretty enough to be a decoration too. 

I hope this inspired you to get organizing with some unusual things in some unusual ways. 

Happy Spring cleaning!

The end.

DIY: From Purse to Belt

For so long I've looked at this little purse and thought, I wish that was a belt.

In fact, that is why I still have it. 

Well, I decided one day that it was going to happen. And it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. 

Most of the work was cutting. There was a very minimal amount of actual sewing. 

I mostly just had a blast with this because it's one of those things that I finally just did! Wahoo!

Angi's old purse from high school

First: I cut off the buckle

Second: I cut off the handle

Now we have a simple clutch. Fantastic!

This is the layout. But I need more material to hook the handle to the buckle.

So Third: I cut off the remaining detail from the front

Fourth: I trimmed the extra material and folded it over to create a loop. I also trimmed the corners to match up in the width.

Fifth: I sewed the loops together with jeans needles because it is a thick material.

Sixth: I hand stitched the ends together. Mostly because the machine couldn't handle this part.

I think this is my favorite part of the belt though. Quirky detail.

And here it is.

I was so exited about it, I wore it out that evening. hehe

And with the 'clutch'? Well, amazingly enough, the "belt loops" were still attached. Bringing back the fanny pack.     JUST KIDDING HAHA! This does crack me up though. 

I hope you enjoyed this! What do you think about the fanny pack?

Nuetrals, Birds, & a Hint of Spring

Thrifted Belt

Pastel Pink Silk Lace Tunic

That ackward moment when your husband looks at you like,
"What are you doing."

I don't know what to tell you about the bird. 

It was just there, so I had to show you. 

Random Points today!

These earrings are the other half to a DIY/Repurposing Jewelry Project.

The other half is here.