Birthdays and Blog troubles!

So today is my little brothers birthday!

(He's actually not really my little brother [standing at 6'2] just younger)

but he is the greatest. 

The whole family has come to the agreement that if we were stuck on a deserted island we would bring Tyson cause he's the greatest. 

He's 18 now and it always blows my mind how fast he's grown up *cue teary eyes*

I think the best/worst thing about Ty's turning 18 is the ostler family tradition..

When we turn 18, we go sky diving..me being deathly afraid of heights have tried to postpone this as long as possible but Tyson talked me into going with him when he turned 18, so I regretfully/excitedly say as soon as weather permits, I'm going to jump out of an airplane! 

I'm way too lucky to have such a great little brother!

*Help/Sos*

Slash side note. I'm obsessed with changing the background on my blog, but I can't decide one I want and also I've tried making some stuff on my own and it just doesn't work so I'm asking if you guys recommend a blog site or can give me some tips on working on creating my own :) THANKS! 

Justin Bieber. Relient K. Valentines Day.

If there's one thing I love more than Justin Bieber, its Relient K.
If there's one thing I love more than Relient K, its Relient K doing a cover of Justin Beiber.

I've been in love with the K since 8th grade..and they never seem to disappoint me.
I urge everyone to check out their album's "Is for Karoke pt.1 & pt. 2"

Know any fun covers? Tell me please. I'm obsessed with them. 

Also Valentines Day is coming up! I could not be more excited!! :)

I love this holiday for many a reasons :)

1. I love lovey dovey people and cheesey gestures

and the world is full of 'em for the first 2 weeks of February

2. I love to buy presents and spoil people, especially my boyfriend,

and even though i'd probably do it anyways extra incentive is nice

3. I love to bake and craft, and there are so many fun things to do right now,

whether it's cards and cupcakes or shirts and wall art.

I've been crafting so much the past little bit, and I wish I could show you all the fun things that I've been up to but my boyfriend follows my blog and I'm not sure he has the patience not to cheat so it'll just have to wait. 

Pinterest has been a big help for this season..(secretly that's where most of my ideas are coming from)

What are your favorite things about valentines day? got any fun crafts going on yourself? tell me bout it :)

But to sum it up once more. I love Justin Bieber, I love Relient K, I love valentines day.

Things I love: Hunger Games

Yay! The lastest hunger games trailer is up and running! :)
Here it is, if you haven't seen it!

All in all I like it! 

But I do have a few complaints...

1. They cut out the character Madge, and her relation to the pin that Katniss wears, not a huge deal, but I just liked that piece of background information! 

2. President Snow was not at the reaping for District 2..so also lame. 

3. They make it seem like Katniss wearing the pin into the arena needs to be kept a secret, but it clearly explains in the book one token from your district is allowed.

Anyone who has read the hunger games (if you haven't get on it..I have a copy you can borrow) knows the best thing about the book is that it is so detailed so I figured the people making the movie would stick straight to it, but I'll have to get over it! 

I'm a nerd yes I know, but seriously, I'm too pumped for this movie!

Bountiful Buttons Part 2

This is my version of Bountiful Buttons. (click here.)

I really am so excited about it, I'll probably wear it for 5 days straight, then 3 more days after that. 

It took me all afternoon. Seriously like 6 hours, but I'm more than happy with the outcome. 

Here's a DIY.

It's not very detailed and I apologize, but in my defense, it's my first. 

Items needed: 

-A chain: Walmart 3$

-Metal clasps: Walmart 2$ 

-Buttons (I used about 65): Planted Earth 18$ (An antique store in Orem, go it's addicting) 18$ sounds a bit pricy but considering the selection and style of vintage buttons, I think its worth especially compared to generic craft store buttons.

-Craft Tweezers: Hobby Lobby 5$

-Needle Nose Pliers: My daddy's tool box

( I recommend the Sea Life findings, they work like a dream, and come in 4 different sizes. They're handy)

1. I first aligned all my buttons along the chain.

So I could get an idea of where I where I wanted them and what the necklace to look like.

 2. Next I held the desired clasps with my craft tweezers and opened them up with the needle nose pliers and put on the button that I wanted. Then I thread the clasp through the necklace chain and squeeze it close with the pliers.

 3. Repeat for multiple hours until you love the look of your necklace :)