Entirely Smitten

Summer Headbands

Summer is upon us and my frizz is out of control.  I love headbands, but for some reason they never seem to fit my head.  They either squeeze me to death or they slip off every 10 minutes.  I decided to make some.  I experimented with a few different designs and found a couple that were PERFECT!  Read on to find out how to make your own!

How to Store Fabric {Neatly!}

It's no secret that I crave absolute organization.  I'm always trying to think of more effective ways to organize my life and even more so my crafts.  Call me a fabric snob, but I cringe when I see my beautiful fabrics "folded neatly" in piles.  I don't care if they are all the same shape, the ends are folded in, and they are arranged by color.  There is nothing "neat" about that.  The problem with piles is that when you go to pull out one print, you also pull out all the fabrics on top of it.  Ugh.  (Also, I feel like the "horizontal stripes are unflattering" rule doesn't just apply to people!)  I needed a new system, desperately and tonight, ladies and gentlemen... I have hit Fabric Nirvana. 

Magnetic Idea Board

Make this!

Fried Marbles

Yes, you read that correctly.  Fried marbles.  This quick project takes regular old marbles from drab to fab or from cat's eye to cat's pajamas... meow!

The Wardrobe

After many issues, FAILS, and hangups...

the {almost done} WARDROBE!

Oh, where to begin?  Let's start on a great note: I love the wardrobe and it is pretty much exactly what I had imagined.  I knew I wanted it to be black, I knew I wanted an upholstered back to create a little seat, I knew I wanted mirrored doors, and I knew I wanted bun feet for it.  So I got everything I wanted, but I fought tooth and nail on every item.

A new life for those junky broken crayons!

I'm pretty sure anyone who has children has a massive collection of broken up, peeled, junky crayons sitting around in a tin or a bag.  This quick and easy, kid-friendly project gives new life to those old crayons!

Beach Towel Backpack- GET ONE!

I've been thinking ahead to this summer and wondering how on earth I'm going to get 3 kids on and off the beach.  Although we generally pack light, we still manage to lose or forget things constantly.  I also hate that what is so neatly packed on the way in, somehow seems to multiply and we struggle to get everything back to the car.  I realized that the biggest source of stress are the towels.  By the time we leave, they're wet and sandy and for a small child it's nearly impossible to carry drag.  Even with a beach cart or wagon they're the first things to slip off (bringing other items with them), get caught in the wheels, or just plain weigh things down.  Ever the solution-maker, I designed the Beach Towel Backpack!

 

 
 I whipped this up using two standard beach towels.  I included a pocket perfect for carrying those must-have beach items: sunscreen, water, chapstick, sunglasses, etc. 

So big deal, a bag made out of a towel that holds a towel and some items... why not just pack a regular backpack?  There's a secret...

Thought of the day: We are human BEings... not human DOings

Regardless of theological viewpoint (except maybe nihilism) we can all agree that it is pretty awesome that we are here.  Intelligent design or complete accident, here I am.  I couldn't care less whether or not my conception and birth was part of an elaborate plan.  I don't need a "purpose."  Purpose is such an intimidating word.  When you think about your purpose you realize you have some big shoes to fill.  I think this is a major contributing factor to depression among young people.  They feel like their life is pointless and they are worthless because they aren't moving mountains, conquering lands, and rescuing small children from abandoned mine shafts on a daily basis.  That thought couldn't be further from the truth.

Diy Handbag {& a hint of what's coming!}

Since I know my mom has already checked the blog for the day, it's safe to pop this one up!  This is a handbag I made for my momma for Mother's Day.