Internet Failure!!!

Ok so I havent posted all weekend because my internet connection just died on me, and since it was Memorial Day weekend I was not at work to use their computer. I am at work now so hopefully when I get home the nice internet men will have it fixed

So here is a short view

Thursday - built a flower box outside and planted flowers

Friday - Crochet my own pattern for an eye mask. Will add the tutorial later if I can

Monday - Lepord nail polish pattern.

Once I get home and if the internet is running I will be sure to add pictures and for details. This is just a place holder till then. :)

Hope all had a good Memorial day and remember to thank a Vet or keep an active in your prayers.

Happy Crafting :)

Today I made a cake. But not just any cake
DOMO cake.

It was to have to celebrate American Idol. Which by the way Scotty won and my mother lost it with joy.



Cake was simple chocolate cake
chcolate icing.

white and red for the mouth and black for the eyes.. which I just used food dye for it.

Also This may show up as the 26th because its after midnight here... I was busy lol

will add pictures and details later :)

30 Day Challenge Day: six

I have been wanting to do this project since I first decided to do my 30 day challenge, but I didn't have the right material so I had to wait. Found just the right fabric online and it came just in time so tonight I got to try it out

Braided bracelet from vanessachristenson blog. I suggest watching the video for more info (and a little laugh) .
It took me a few tries to get it the right tightness.. I would get half way done and have a spot too loose and start over but finished my first bracelet..

It was actually a little too loose for me so I turned it into an anklet.

Next try I used my moms wrist to help so I wouldn't have to take it off my fingers and it worked a lot better.

its super cute and the color is bright and summery and looks great next to a tan (which I am working on) It looks pretty thick on but I like that, and good thing about it is the fabric is cloth so if it gets wet, it wont hurt it. But if you do ruin in its okay too because it is so simple to make once you get the hang of it. You could make one of every color and switch it up or where them all together!






On another note, Tonight was American Idol top 2 competing.. Scotty and Lauren. They both did great and are the youngest finalist yet so I am pretty excited to see who will be season 10's American idol.

Scotty is a great country singer.. his voice just melts your heart and he sounds like he could have an album out today. he is a cutie and a total sweet heart. 

Lauren on the other hand is a great country singer too but has more of a range to me that I like. She is a sweet southern bell and very pretty. I think she couold go far too. I loved the song they picked she sang for her mother.


Either way they will be both be a great choice.






Me and my mom started a tradition this year of having some milk and Oreo cookies while watching it, so have to say sorta glad its almost over. Its almost bikini weather and cookies are not helping!

30 Day Challenge Day: Five

First off this is counted as the 5 day since I dont count my weekends.. I never do.. weekends are the oppisite of anything I do.. no work.. no exercise, just relaxing. So no I didnt miss a day, I just skipped it :)

So I broke down and made a Green Monster today. I have seen it everywhere on the web and the idea never sounded good to me.. I mean I actually always liked my veggies including spinach but...as a smoothie? I had a big bag of spinach left that I knew wouldnt be ate in time..so I caved..
In my smoothie I used what I had which was

raw Spinach

1 rip banana

vanilla yogurt (now wish I didnt use it.)

Cow milk

honey

and some frozen blue berries

Mixed it all together and it turned into a dark green, not as bright as the others which I was sorta hoping for just because it looked cool.

So after I made it, put a straw in and stared at it..

Put away the food and drinks

stared at it

then put cleaned and put away my blender

AND stared at the Green Monster some more.

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I just couldnt get pass the idea of what was in it, but I took in some courage and took my first sip. Honestly.. wasnt bad.. Wasnt great but to me it was because it wasnt sweet enough.. and the yogurt was a little over powering.. So I cheated and added a little sugar into it. After that it was MUCH better. So I'm sure if you can put in some more naturally sweet fruits this drink could be really yummy and good for you.

30 Day Challenge Day: Four

Hello World!

 

Today's craft was not really a craft as something new I decided to try and have always wanted to but thought it was complicated. A fish tail braid. BUT its actually very simple. Find a you tube video.. I sujest Foxylocksextensions . She made hers super small to make it stand out more.. I didnt feel like taking the time so mine is a little thicker. While you are on her page you should check out other videos from her, she has a lot of makeup and hair tutorials!








Well here is my first attempt!

That is NOT my best side.. lol But thats how mine turned out..

Thanks for reading. See you all Tomorrow <3

30 Day Challenge Day: Three

Day 3

Todays project was for me to making a whelping box for my pregger dog Bailey. She is a yorkie and this is my first set up pups so I'm a little overly protective of her.

This box is where she will have her puppies and where she will nurse her puppies for the first few weeks.
I took a big box and cut off the top flaps.

Then I cut a square on the side for her to walk into. I made it high enough to hopefully prevent the puppies from crawling out, but low enough so she doesn't have to hop in and risk hurting a pup.

I am thinking about taking the flaps I cut off and cut 3  1 1/2- 2 inch strips and put them onto the inside. This is to protect the puppies for if Bailey lays down against the box the strips will stick out to help prevent her from laying on a pup that may be against the box. This is optional, just as I said. I am overly protective :)

To finish it off I bought some new bath towels and a comfy blanket in it to lay on.

And there you go. A simple (besides the optional part) whelping box for your pregnant pooch to relax in.

30 Day Challenge Day: Two

This project was sort of a "duh" for me. I have been searching stores trying to find shorts that are just the right length because all I see is brumuda knee length or short short booty shorts. I need something just in the middle. So after my third store trip it hit me. Why dont I just make my own?


Of course you can do the simple cut off jeans. But I sorta prefer some cuff. So make it a little harder and make my first shorts with a sewn cuff.
Supplies

Jeans
Scissors
Chalk/pen/pencil to mark
Sewing machine
Pins
measuring strip

Take a baggier pair of jeans ( I say baggier just because when you cut and fold it will tighten a little and I prefer my shorts a little loose, but this is up to you)  that you dont mind cutting up. Put them on and either take your measuring strip and try to mark your self or have a friend help you. its a lot easier and more accurate with a friend so you dont have to bend down to do it.

I marked the spot I would like the length to be on both out sides of my thigh
Marked the spot where I would cut and fold to get to my length (about 4-5 inches down from ideal spot) and then marked the inside of my thigh to try and keep the cut straight.
Take them off and cut.
Now on my first trial and error I took my jeans and just folded them where I wanted and sewn them all around. I didnt like how they looked afterwards (and on one leg messed up anyways)

So on this set I will fold a slight hem and sew that. Then fold up to my ideal hem spot and just sew on a few spots. A small section on the outside thigh and on the inside of the thigh.

I was done with one leg before I realized I forgot to take pictures.. thats why one leg is all ready done.
This picture is the pant leg layed out flat before fold





Next fold to make a hem. Pin and see.. I sewed close to the edge personally.. I am not an expert sewing so not sure which is the best to to do.. This was not the neatest job.. The pants are all old/too small so I am just using them as testers till I get a pair of jeans I really want to do this to. Thats why I am using black thread which I wouldnt on a pair I want.






Next Fold a hem again making sure not to let the thread peek out.. lining it up with your other pant.

Pin and stitch the outsides vertically.Do it on the outside of your thigh on one the front and the back and on the inside thigh front and back

30 Day Challenge. Day One

My first project is one I found that I didnt even give a second  thought to because I just HAD to do it. Glitter Flats! Have any old/ugly flats lying around that could use a face lift? This project is pretty inexpensive and will give your shoes new life.

I sadly forgot to take a before picture of my shoes because I just got too excited and went right for it. But they were just plain black shoes with a little black bow on the toe.

Now you can follow the directions on the original site here or just stay here and listen to my instructions. Either way its so easy ' a Cave man could do it'.

Supplies
Mod podge (this can be picked up at a local craft store or even Walmart. Its a little more expensive but its well worth it since you can use it for so many different projects)
Flats. Any color. Doesnt matter, the glitter will cover up everything you want it to.

Glitter

Spray Adhesive/ glue

Sponge brush or paint brush

Plastic or paper plate

Something to lay down while doing your project so not to get anything on your work station (new paper, plastic bag)

First pour some Mod Podge on your plate and mix with glitter. Use a lot of glitter, dont be stingy

Next start painting your shoes. I held the inside of it so not to mess up the painted parts. Coat it all on and let it dry. She said it took about 25 minutes for hers to dry, but mine took a lot longer and I never even let it fully dry in some spots before I started on another coat. So just let it sit and check back on it from time to time until you think you wanna coat again.

Now at this point, its looking pretty ugly. But dont fear! The mod podge will dry clear.

I did about 4 coats. Making sure all the black was covered up.

Once your last coat drys spray on your glue to secure it in and let that dry

And there you go! New and improved glitterific flats! Perfect for snazzying up any occasion.

I think these flats I will use for Christmas time and New years. But I will be making some more soon in different colors.

If you have any questions or just want to show off your work just give me a comment. I will be happy to help and see your finished worked! :)

My photos are not the best but they are a lot sparklier in person. Trust me :)

30 Day Challenge

Hello Blog world. Its been awhile... So I decided to come back with something fun. I love crafts. Crocheting, sewing, all things crafty really. Lol But... I have a problem with procrastinating AND giving up.

So decided to test myself with a little challenge. I will use Stumbleupon to randomly choose a craft to do for 30 days.
( ideally it will be one craft a day for 30 days, but if I do get lazy that means I would have to step it up and do 2 a day to make up for it)


I will Get started Monday. Need this weekend to gather any random supplies and such so I wont have any reason not to do my craft.

So lets see how it goes. Wish me luck! I will be posting pictures. Links and such when I do them.