easy squeezy lemon peezy...



all the materials you will need....

1. watered down clear glue (i used elmers school glue)

2. a paint brush  (i used a larger one so it didnt take as long)

3. sting or yarn of your color choice (i used thick crochet string in red white and green for Christmas)

4. scissors

5. balloons (i used just the cheap ones from walmart but i would suggest getting helium balloons because they dont blow up with that little point on the bottom)

6. tweezers (to get the balloon out after you have popped it)

7. styrofoam block (i have included this because you can get a branch or twig from the back yard and hang them from it)



 step by step....

1. blow up the balloon to whatever size ornament you desire

2. brush the watered down glue on the balloon so they string will stick to it and make it easier for ya

 3. wrap the start of the string around the tie of the balloon (this helps so you dont have to hold the string in place the whole time)

 

 4. completely cover the balloon in multiple directions, randomly with the string (to change directions, wrap the string around the tie again)

5. brush the string with glue (make sure it is completely covered or you will have a soft spot)

6. hang the balloon from a place where it can drip (i used my clothes line in the basement with an old paint towel below to catch the falling glue)

 7. let dry overnight or for 24 hours until the glue completely hardens

8. pop the balloon (it will probably stick to the string/yarn at first, just carefully pry away with tweezers)

9. carefully pull the balloon out thru one of the holes in the string/yarn

10. you can sprinkle with glitter and hang with decorative string where ever you would like (i have mine in a vase stacked on top of each other)

another idea is to make them multi colored...you can wrap all three different colors on to one balloon...be creative...im just starting my creative journey...i may decide to make this little guys for other holidays too...easter...valentines day...thanksgiving...you name it....the options are endless...

ahh....the beach

so....last month we went to MEXICO for my sister-in-law's wedding. let me just tell you...it was amazing!!! this was my view every day while laying out baskin' in the sunshine....perfect! the best part about vacation tho was not the wedding for me (sorry missy) it was falling more in love with my husband! this vacation changed something inside of me...i cant explain what it was but i realized the importance of our marriage and how much my husband loves me and sees past all the surface junk...we have been through a lot our first year

of marriage...but he loves me just the same and more than he did the day we said "I DO." i didnt realize what a lucky girl i am to be able to spend the rest of my life with this amazing guy. i am ready to move on from that first year of marriage...phew...thank goodness thats over with. he is everything to me and i love him to pieces!!!!

just some of the amazing things we got to do while we were there...

1. snorkeling-we got to see all kinds of crazy fish and sting ray

2. zip lining-there were 3 different lines you could go on...never have been before...quite the experience 

3. we went in an underground water cave

4. we went to tulum...that was an experience of a lifetime

5. every night while we were eating a mariachi band would come in and sing and play for everyone

6. we got to see a "mexican" michael jackson....who woulda thought...teeheehee

if you have never been to mexico you should seriously take a trip there. we had the most amazing week...beautiful weather...THE BEACH of course...an all inclusive resort...sunshine...friends...family....and

LOTS OF LOVE <3

im bringing out my creative side....

Vintage Photo Jars I LOVE! (Wedding centerpiece or home decor)

This is such an awesome Idea that I plan on making this weekend...I want to start being more creative and artsy...I'll be posting all my creations as i go...

This couple decided to make their own table center pieces for their wedding reception.  Plan on making some of these to go around the house

What you need:

•Quart sized mason jar with lid (70's old school jar)

•Black and white 4x6 picture trimmed to fit
•Vegetable oil
•Dried flowers (optional)

1.) Insert your picture into the mason jar and pour enough vegetable oil to cover completely.

2.) Put some dried flowers on the opposite side of the picture. I'll probably use some old flowers Mike gave me.

3.) Tighten the lid up and it's done! The vegetable oil will suspend the picture inside the jar without penetrating it, causing it to look aged and slightly transparent. A total vintage look of old yellowed pictures from the past.

Looks Beautiful and I cant wait to try it in my new home.  Original