DIY: Layered Necklace

    This necklace took all of twenty-something minutes to make.  Easy?  Very much so, cute?  Absolutely.  You only need three things, it's like boxed brownies but will last you forever.

Supplies:

• A spool of Suede Lace (only need 40" or so for project)
• Chain 
• Yarn of your choice

   It's important you tape the yarn and suede ends together, so it's easier to weave in and out of the chain.  Once you've weaved it through entirely, unhinge the end loop and attach a clasp.  I recycled one from a broken necklace of mine, they're super cheap new.  To bind down he suede and yarn to the chain, use i flexible metal twine to create a cohesive look at both ends.  I'm now on the hunt for a cute pendent to hang on this beauty.  The best part about this necklace?  It cost $5 to make and you can smile and be amazed that you, yes you made it!

DIY Holiday Wreath

Wreath making made easy, and when I say easy I mean it.  No hot glue involved here and pretty much everything was half off at Michaels!  I'm so excited for the Holidays already, there are reindeer dancing above my fireplace and all that's missing is a tree, god I want a real tree.  Wreath making can be intimidating, I must have been perusing the isles for a good 20 minutes till I decided to go with the grapevine wreath instead of artificial garland.

Total Cost: $14.00 (including wreath, glass bird, trimmings)

What you'll need:

• Grapevine wreath
• glittery leafy sticks to your choosing
• centerpiece ornament 
• Needle nose pliers 

All you have to do is cut the glittery parts and weave them into the grapevine, laying out your design beforehand.  What's fantastic about this is you can totally take undo your design and change it for the seasons to come!

DIY Felt on Canvas

Hot glue is very hot, always keep that in mind.  I'm a lover of felt and recycling my favorite old clothes to create cute home decor.  This is so easy my dears, you could totally put one of your favorite sayings on a canvas on the cheap.  I like to unwind with crafts on days off or when it's overcast, especially when I have a nice glass of wine or brewsky.  Most of this was cut with my handy scissors, I also used my exacto blade thingy, it works like magic. 

Life by the sea is pretty and amazing, I'm majorly happy.  I hope this inspires you to create something with those lovely hands of yours.  Happy weekend!

DIY: Children's Wings

 

How adorable is this little darling rocking homemade wings?  I need to schedule a craft day with aunt Leiann and make a pair with my nieces!  Who needs capes, when you can soar through the living room and head outside reaching for the sky with these!

Ladies Craft Night

 Yet another successful night when beautiful ladies come together, drink red wine, snack on cheese/apples/veggies/hummus/darkchoc, utilize our creative sides, and make nothing but the cutest valentines EVER.  I know, we're pretty awesome... You should join us sometime!