Photos: challenge part 1

In case you missed it, I'm participating in Fat Mum Slim's photo a day challenge.

I've been sharing some of the photos on my Facebook page as well!

Here we go...

Day 1: peace

Day 2: skyline

Day 3: something you wore today

Day 4: fun!

Day 5: bird

Day 6: you
{this is me when I was little}

Day 7: someone that inspires you
I missed this day! Whoops!

Day 8: a smell you adore
I missed this one too!

Day 9: something you do every day

Day 10: a favorite word

Day 11: kitchen

Day 12: something that makes you happy

Day 13: mom
{No, my mom is not a flower. The rose represents Mother's Day celebrations ;)}

Day 14: grass

Day 15: love
{Vintage locket? YES}

Day 16: what you're reading
Missed! That day was really busy....

Day 17: snack
{crackers, anyone?}

Color a Pot with Sharpie

I love adding fun little pieces to any part of my room for simple storage! This little pot can hold trinkets, bobby pins, paperclips, a plant (of course!), etc. on a desk or by the bed. Here's how I prettified it...

1. Sketch out a simple design with a pencil.
2. Trace over it with Sharpie
3. (optional) Add something cute on the bottom or inside!
4. Add color with more permanent markers. Be sure to test the color before on the inside/bottom of the pot to make sure it shows up (only a few did for me out of several colors).

Cute! What will you use yours for?

Guest Post {Crafting in the Rain}

Happy Mother's Day! I hope your day is going great!

Well today I am so excited to have Steph from Crafting in the Rain (seriously, SO excited!) share with us a brilliant DIY travel case for your earrings! Here ya go...

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Hey everybody!  Huge thanks to Kate for having me post on her blog.  I'm Steph and my blog is Crafting in the Rain.  Today's project is a cool little travel case for your earrings made out of baby wipes lids.  Have I piqued your interest?  Here's how you can make one too. Here's your supply list: 

2 snap-type baby wipes lids (mine are from Costco's Kirkland brand)

Window screen E6000 Mod Podge Brush Paper or Fabric Scissors 

 1--Cut piece of window screen to fit between the "bottom" parts of the two lids

2--Cut paper or fabric to cover the two lids (or "tops")  I used some scrap paper first to get the right shape, then traced it on the paper I actually wanted to use. 

3--Using Mod Podge, glue the paper down onto the lids.  Cover the paper with Mod Podge too.  Let dry.

4--Place screen on one bottom, squeeze E6000 around the edge and push the other bottom down on it.  Lay the whole thing on the table with a couple of heavy books on it until it dries completely.

5--Pick out the earrings you want for your trip and stick them through the window screen.  Secure posts with earring backs.  The number of pairs that will fit depends on their size of course.  But I think it would make a great "gift box" for earrings too.

Thanks for checking it out, and I'd love to see if you make one too!  If you liked this, be sure to stop by my blog to check out how to make earrings like the one in my case, 

as well join my Make a Splash challenges.

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Thanks Steph! This is sooo amazing! 

Be sure to check out her:

{Blog} {Pinterest} {Popular Posts!}

Kid's Craft: Coffee Filter Flowers for Mom

Happy one-day-early Mother's Day! In case you missed it, I shared these sweet flowers over at The Train to Crazy. If you've never been there, go check her lovely blog out!

Since mother's day is coming up super-duper soon, these flowers would be a great quick and easy craft for little ones (I did mine with a three-year-old) to make for their moms or grandmas.
Let's get started...

Supplies:
Coffee filters
Pipe cleaners/chenille stems
Washable markers (must be washable for the tie-dye look)
Spray bottle full of water
Newspaper
Beads (optional)

Step 1: Color a design on your coffee filter. I found it works best if you add lots of ink to each part.
Step 2: Put it on top of newspaper, and spray it with water. The more you spray, the more the colors will mix.
Step 3: Lay outside to dry.
Step 4: Layer them (totally optional) and pierce the center with a pipe cleaner. Fold down the bit that is poking through so it won't slide off. (If you bead the stem, fold the end over the same way too.)
Fluff the flowers as much as you please!

Enjoy your flowers or give a bouquet to Grandma! xoxo Kate
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