ring the bell (tutorial)

I saw this ring on katespade.com, and thought it was so ador!

I didn't have $65 to spend on a ring so I decided to make my own version for a whole lot less.
What you need:
-jingle bells (They have a million different sizes at Hobby Lobby so just get the size that would look best on your finger)
-craft rings (also found at Hobby Lobby)
-mini wire cutters 
-mini needle nose pliers
-a strong glue
 What to do:
-Since I didn't want an annoying loud ring, I bent out one of the sides of the bell just enough to remove the ball. (a small flat head screw driver works the best)
-To flatten the loop on the bottom, I used mini wire cutters to cut it in half.
-Then I used needle nose pliers to push up the two cut pieces of the loop.


















-Now all you have to do is put a drop of glue on the ring and attached the bell.
-It didn't take me long at all to make a few jingle bell rings.
Cute and festive!


burlap christmas signs

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately! I've been making Christmas presents like crazy!  So I thought I would share some of the gifts I've been working on.

Remember my Halloween burlap sign?  I decided Christmas signs would be so much cuter!  I made several signs for different family members in three different styles...
I can't decide which is my fav.

If you still need a gift idea this is a low cost DIY. I used different colors of burlap, paint, hot glue, batting, and of course a little glitter to create these cute Christmas signs.  Just follow the simple instructions from my Halloween tutorial. 

For the lettering I downloaded a free font found here, experimented with different sizes, printed the letters I needed, cut them out, then traced them onto the burlap.

These are really simple to make, but mass producing is not for the faint of heart!

If you are short on time try making these at a much smaller scale.  They would be adorable as ornaments. 


inspiration from rue

The Nov/Dec issue of Rue has some great Christmas decor ideas.  I especially loved the different Christmas trees throughout the mag.  There is tree inspiration for every personality and style!






What's your tree style?

(photos via rue mag)

25 days til christmas

I love the Christmas season! One of my favorite things is Christmas crafting/decorating.

These are just a few images that might inspire some of my Christmas crafting this year!
Tiny Gingerbread Houses

Felt Bows

Decorate With Old Christmas Lights

Pom Pom Wreath

 Paper Circle Runner

Glass Ornament Topiary

 Felted Garland

Pinecone Tree

 Vintage Ornament Tree

house divided

Today is the Iron Bowl!  War Eagle!

Growing up in Alabama you are basically required to choose between Alabama and Auburn.

Jake is an Alabama fan.  I am an Auburn fan. Don't worry, we are very civil about our chosen loyalties.

I have been busy lately working on necklace and headband orders, and most of those have been team colors.  What better way to show your team spirit than through accessories!

Auburn (I'm sort of biased to these)


Alabama (I have to admit, these are pretty cute too)


I hope my team can pull out another win! We are so close to going to the National Championship!

grateful

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day with family and friends.  Have fun, relax, eat a lot, and don't forget to be thankful.  We are so blessed!