A Bust? Almost.

Today the D.I. was a bust. I was dissapointed. 

I usually have no problem finding something wood like that I want to paint, or clothes that I want to refashion, or vintagey things I'd like to use a photo prop.

I almost gave up at least 4 times.

I looked and looked and found almost nothing worthy of my attention. 

While I don't have picture's I found one small thing I wanted to call my own.

styrofoam balls.

While you can find these at 500 different stores..I got 6.. for 1.50$

{So i feel pretty cool}

There's a craft I've been saving in the back of my mind and now I can do it. :)

Pomanders. 

they are the cutest. and will make cute decorations on my wall.

via the tiny tiara

via craftzine

via the sweetest ocassion

adorable huh? I'll show you what I come up with, when I come up with something :)

xo, rach

DIY: 1 minute doily bow

I like bows a lot. I sew them quite frequently. (ahem)
They're super easy. Especially this one.
I am not exaggerating when I say that this bow takes 1 minute to make.
And it's as cute as it is easy.

Materials: Doily, Ribbon, Bobby Pin.

 Start pinching you're doily between your fingers at one end and work your way across...

Until you reach the other side..it should look like this.

Take a scrap piece of ribbon and double knot it around your doily

 Add a bobby pin...

 Now you have yourself a fun lacey hair bow.

or you can stick in a safety pin and you'll have a faux bow tie. :) 

I urge you to try

and don't forget to show me your variations :)

ENJOY!

xo, rach

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Music Monday: Oh Ingrid, You're fun.

Ingrid michaelson

I love her way much.
Every word she writes and song she plays makes me joyful.
She's really just way fun.

I read an article about her music video for blood brothers.
She's kiss, marilyn, amy, gaga, bowie.
and it's great.
I can't find it on youtube just on this link
so go. watch it. have a fun time.
you won't regret it.

xo, rach

put it in a jar.

Sometimes I just need to bake something scrumptious. Today was one of those times. 

I really was just craving something super sweet that would also give me my craft fix. 

I decided upon layer cake in mason jars.

I've seen it many a times via pinterest and have been too excited to finally try it. 

chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, whip cream, cookie crumbs, caramel sauce, and sprinkles.

To package it up for a friend I put saran-wrap under the lid and twisted it on, then added a ribbon of crepe paper for a more "finished" look. 

I highly reccomend making these. You're taste bud's wouldn't be mad at all.

xo, rach

p.s. if you have any questions on things I used? Don't hesitate to ask.

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