Goal Two: The “Do” in “DIY!”

 

Anyone else out there love Pinterest?  I’m a bit obsessed…honestly I can’t get enough of it!!  However, I do need to get better about actually following through and “doing”…rather than just “pinning!”

I need to cook the meals, mix the drinks, paint the walls, sew the dress, knit the scarf, make the earrings, style my hair…etc.  Pinterest has just become my one big to-do list…and my second goal for 2012 is to start the “Do” in “Do It Yourself!!”

Here are two projects I pinned awhile ago from In Honor of Design…and just got the supplies for!  Let the “doing” officially begin!!

**Click project name or photo for full DIY instructions! **

{Tassel Earrings}

{Sequin Clutch}

{My Purchased Supplies!}

…I promise to post an update when I’m finished making these cute accessories!! 

Any fun DIY projects you are working on?

**Update**

{Finished Clutches}

{Finished Earrings}

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DIY Dog Art…

Ok, I might have a problem…because I can’t get dogs off of my brain today!!

How cute is this DIY Dog Silhouette project I saw over on The Glitter Guide:

Be sure to check out the full instructions here to make your own sweet artwork!

Have a lovely weekend!

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Memory Jar…

1 Rusty, Old Jar + Mementoes (recital tickets, movie stubs, hotel key cards, concert tickets, etc) =

{A Memory Jar}

As the New Year approaches I find that along with getting excited for all the new experiences that lay ahead, I also enjoy reminiscing about the joys of the past year!

Wouldn’t it be fun to open up a memory jar on New Year’s Eve!!

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2 Nights Before Christmas…

“I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow.”

~Betty, White Christmas

{Watch}

One of my very favorite holiday movies…I can sing along to all of the songs!

{Make}

If you need any last minute decorations, here are some sweet Snowy Balloon Ornaments…

{Listen}

Tonight’s playlist is filled with classic crooners…

 

** You can also access my playlist here at Grooveshark**

Just 2, count ‘em 2 more “sleeps” till Santa comes!!

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4 Nights Before Christmas…

“Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to. Don’t you see?

It’s not just Kris that’s on trial, it’s everything he stands for.

It’s kindness and joy and love and all the other intangibles.”

~Fred Gailey, Miracle on 34th Street

{Watch}

A sweet & poignant film…

{Make}

Show you “believe” by making a Santa Claus Can…

{Listen}

Tonight’s playlist is soft, slow and all piano…

 

** You can also access my playlist here at Grooveshark**

Just 4 more “sleeps” left…can you even handle it?!

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6 Nights Before Christmas…

“What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon?

Just say the word and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down.”

~George Bailey, It’s a Wonderful Life

{Watch}

The ever classic tale of a life worth living…

{Make}

Let’s make some good ‘ole fashioned decorations…Snowflakes!

{Listen}

Tonight’s playlist is mellow…perfect for a Monday night!

 

** You can also access my playlist here at Grooveshark**

6 more “sleeps” to go…what are you thankful for this holiday season?

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10 Nights Before Christmas…

“I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.”

~Linus, A Charlie Brown Christmas

{Watch}

A film to bring you back to holidays past…

{Make}

Let’s make Christmas Tree Place Cards worthy of Charlie Brown’s infamous tree!

{Listen}

Tonight’s playlist is full of instrumental songs from A Charlie Brown Christmas!

 

** You can also access my playlist here at Grooveshark**

10 more “sleeps” to go…Sleep Tight!!

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12 Nights Before Christmas…

“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaking suspicion… love actually is all around.”

~The Prime Minister in Love Actually

{Watch}

I’m in the mood for romance this holiday season…

{Make}

Let’s make a Mistletoe Kissing Ball for a dash of romance this X-Mas!

{Listen}

Tonight’s playlist is full of love & longing…and a few songs from Love Actually!

** You can also access my playlist here at Grooveshark**

Just twelve more “sleeps” until its Christmas Day…Sweet Dreams!!

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Holiday Traditions…

Do you have any favorite Christmas traditions?  I’m not married, nor do I have children…but something has me itching to start a new holiday tradition with my parents and brother this year!

Here’s some ideas & inspiration:

1. Create a CD, Pandora station, Grooveshark, or iPod playlist with your favorite Christmas songs for each year.
2. Make a homemade Christmas ornament(s) each year (See here for ideas).
3. Buy (or make) a new Christmas ornament that represents something special from that year.
4. Host a cookie decorating party.
5. Drive around & look at Christmas lights (bring snacks & hot cocoa…don’t forget to blast the X-Mas music).
6. Attend your local Christmas parade (“Holidazzle” here in the Twin Cities) or visit a living nativity.
7. Watch your favorite Christmas movies (see who can quote the most lines by heart).
8. Decorate a gingerbread house.
9. Check your local botanical gardens for any Christmas events (Como Zoo Conservatory here in Twin Cities).
10. Have a special Christmas breakfast or brunch.
11. Have a “sleepover” around the Christmas tree.
12. Buy matching new PJs for Christmas Eve.
13. On Christmas Day, give the family a new game. Then play it that afternoon!
14. Volunteer (serve a meal to the homeless, sing carols to the elderly, give a gift to the needy, etc).
15. See a Christmas show (Some in MN: The Nutcracker Ballet, A Christmas Carol play, All is Calm show, etc).
16. Elf your friends or neighbors!
17. Get creative with an Elf on the Shelf…so cute!
18. Make a fun advent calendar (See here & here for ideas).
19. Host a goofy & cheap party for your friends (White Elephant, Ugly Sweater, etc).
20. Try out a Christmas tradition from across the globe (See here for ideas).

…Do you have any suggestions for unique or fun holiday traditions?

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DIY Holiday Shoes…

This weekend ushers in my first round of Holiday Parties…and I’m feeling a need to jazz up my footwear without spending a fortune! 

Here are three fun & inexpensive ways to update your pumps or flats…click images for directions!!

{Sequin Shoe Clip via Momtastic}

{Gold Toe Flats via Say YES! To Hoboken}

{Glitter Pumps via A Pair & a Spare}

…I’m really loving those cute purple flats with the gold toe!  Time to get my DIY on!

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