Insta-weekend

Me and my super cute grandma who was telling me all about her favorite Japanese boy band. 

My dad and Goose. She lovingly calls him "Goo-Goo."

My new coffee maker. The mug I got on our recent trip to Disneyland! 

We went to a wedding out of town this weekend and had to take my sisters along for the ride. Despite being cramped in my tiny car, there was only minimal bickering!

Goose and Emmy at the top of the pass. Look! Snow!

My three little ladies on the farm.

My brother-in-law, mother-in-law and Hubs.

My husband makes me laugh. And make weird faces.  See my necklace? Check out Loose Ends to find out how to make it!

Me, at the wedding, with the light just right.

And that about sums up my weekend!

Lay Me Down To Sleep

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These bedrooms from House Beautiful are so lovely. 

I love the mix of chocolate and the red, pink and taupe tones.

I don't even think my husband would object to them being to girly.

Is it naptime yet?

I Bet I Can Make These - Vol. III

I hate to spend money on things I can make instead.

Most of the time, I just don't buy things and never make them.

Here are some items I love right now and am currently brainstorming on how to DIY them.

Moschino Cheap and Chic

Bow Embellished wool sweater

$495

Victorian Trading Company

Chantilly Lace Cloche

$219.95

Pottery Barn Kids

Jumbo Paper Butterfly Chandelier

$59

Miley's Backless Shirt

I can't figure out who makes it, but it's probably very expensive.

ETA-

Obesity and Speed

Shredded Cobweb Tee

$119.20

Britney's Flower Purse

Another one w/ no product info,

Cute though, right?

I *think* it might be by Coach.

I may like to shop, but I am very cheap frugal.

I shop Goodwill, sales, thrift stores.

I don't buy designer item, unless they are on sale (for a steal!).

But I do have expensive tastes!

So as any poor craftster would do...

I make them

MYSELF!

ETA - Just saw these! OMG!

These are a definate DO!

ModCloth Semillion Flat

44.99

 

Tutorials!!

Pea Pod Necklace

Just Something I Made

Sailor Knot Bracelet

Etsy Storque

Embellished Tank

Elle Apparel

Lace and Pearl Bracelet

Flamingo Toes

Linen Pillow

Flamingo Toes

Antique School Desk

Lemon Tree Creations

Phone Book Shoes

Shannon Makes Stuff

Flower Flip-flops & Tote

Flamingo Toes

Shoes and Tote

Food Face Plates

Dollar Store Crafts

Having a clean craft room is getting the creative juices flowing.

I've been on a jewelry kick lately...

And I totally have that SAME exact desk. And now I know what to do with it!

ENJOY!

Life is a Picnik

I'm constantly on the lookout for free/cheap online photo editing programs.  Editing photos can make a good photo great, a bad photo good.  Whether you are just adjusting colors or changing the style, photo editing is the major difference between professional and amature looking photos. 

When I had a computer, my go-to was just iPhoto.  I never had the money or time to get Photoshop, so free and easy is what I need.  I'm not trying to do anything fancy, mainly adding vingettes or changing a color pic to black & white, so iPhoto worked well.  I eventually downloaded Poladroid for a faux polaroid look. And Photobucket's FotoFlexor program works pretty well, except that its so slow.  I liked Rollip alot until they started charging for their edits.

But yesterday, farting around, looking for something comperable to iPhones Hipstamatic app, I found Picnik.  It's free, easy, and fast!!! You can instantly publish your photos to Twitter or Facebook.  I'm thinking of upgrading to the premium version ($24.99 for 1 year) because I like it so much.  Here is a photo I was playing with.

Original photo, no edits

Adjusted color/exposure.

Adjusted color/expsoure,

added vingette, and "lomo-ish" effect.

Holga-ish effect

1960's and Film Grain

Sepia w/ fade and vingette.

CinemaScope

There are so many other features, even more if you upgrade.  I finally have found a picture program that I really really like.  I hope this gives you a good idea of what this program is capable of.  And it is SO easy! No need to know about curves and layers and all that. 

And can you tell I have a new favorite picture ever?

I love them so!

Lovely Wednesday

Here are some pretty things. Things that make me smile.

Hope it helps get you through the week.

It's half over!! WOOT!

Panda Cappuccino!

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There's just something about Lindsay.

I love her. I always have and always will.

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Love... ::swoon::

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I think this one is self explanatory.

(You might have to enlarge to see it)

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Hot young mommy, Kendra and a RAD vintage style bikini.

WANT

Modcloth has a great selection of vintage style swim suits.

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Katy...

"sipping gin and juice, sitting underneath the palm trees"

Enjoy!!

Tutorials - Housewares Continued

It's Tuesday again.

And I have more tutorials to share.

I've been on the hunt and saving links all week.

Ready for more housewares?

Check out this BEAUTIFUL table runner!

I knew I was collecting doily's for a reason. 

 I think this could also be cute with vintage hankies too!

None-the-less... I need to make one!!!

Doily Table Runner

By Ashley Ann via Craftzine

And check out her AMAZING photography!

Summer To-Do List

By Eighteen25

I just "inherited" some new bedroom furniture that is in need of a makeover.

I think this technique would look wonderful.

But... I'll probably go with white.

End Table Make-Over

By Random Thoughts of a Supermom

Goose is GOING to have one of these hanging in her room by the end of summer.

I am on a mission.

Gonna give my baby a big girl room.

And it all started with a red vintage chair...

(details to follow)

Chandelier

Brassy Apple

Dollar Store Frame Makeover

Magnet Boards!

By Tatertots & Jello

Long Stem Fabric Flowers

By Snowy Bliss

Happy Crafting!!