I enjoy drinking herbal tea or just sipping on warm water in the mornings, so I used to carry a thermos around with me. A typical thermos carries only about 1.5 cups of water and is no heatable, as it is usually made of plastic and metal materials. One day, when I had a cold and needed plenty of warm water to get me through the morning, I grabbed a jar (of which there are plenty in my collection) … [Read more...]
Sequin Ornament
Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer...This Christmas I've decided to make some ornaments. My first attempt was with these fabulous sequin-covered balls. I love the way they look and glimmer on the tree. I will be completely honest in saying that this is not a quick craft. It takes a good 3 hours to pin the entire ornament, especially if you are using small sequins and multiple … [Read more...]
Wine Bottle Candle Holders
It's as easy as finishing some good wine and sticking a candle on top.I really enjoy these candle holders. They're super easy to make, and they look lovely. You can move them to a mantle, shelf, or table year round to set a rustic, romantic atmosphere in the home.Start with a clean bottle and simply place a candle atop to wait for it to drip, or get the wax drips going yourself. Once you have … [Read more...]
Old Cruiser into New!
During my college days I purchased a beach cruiser to get me to a from school. During my junior and senior years I lived just over a mile from my school. The terrain was flat and easy, so a cruiser was perfect for my needs. I bought a cheap cruiser for less than $100 and added a nice basket for my books. It worked for me!Since graduating and relocating, I haven't been riding my bike. It's been … [Read more...]
Wine Cork Trivets
Earlier this year I decided to do something with all the wine corks I had collected over my college years. I was craving something crafty, and was determined to make something functional. At the same time, I had been unsuccessful at finding any good trivets/pot rests from the store.And so, I made Wine Cork Trivets... voila!Materials:Wine corks- Be sure that the material is real cork instead … [Read more...]