I haven't spoken much about the emotional side of two international moves in two years. It sounds amazing, but the reality is that these moves have taken a lot out of me. Before we left the States, my blog was doing really well. I was working with brands and people I loved, I was getting regular job offers, and, dare I say it, was earning actual money. I packed up my craft room knowing that I would see my supplies again in a few months and had the reassurances that nothing would change. Life ... Read More
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Give Thanks Framed Art
I love the idea of seasonal artwork and have started creating my own. I've never really decorated for Thanksgiving specifically and decided it was time to change that. I wanted something simple and came up with this Give Thanks Framed Art. I used a frame I picked up on sale, Wrap It Up Statement Floral, Stencil-Masks in Holiday Shapes and Dear Ruby Alpha, Mod Podge, green paint, and a bit of glitter. I pulled out the paper insert from the frame and used that as my canvas. I covered ... Read More
Map Display Board
I have a wee bit of an obsession with maps. There's something special about being able to see the world and smaller parts laid out on a piece of paper. I wanted a display board for our kitchen desk for notes and pictures and decided a Map Display Board was the way to go. I first shared this project on Hazel & Ruby's Blog. thick posterboard or piece of cardboard Mod Podge clothes pins baker's twine Hazel & Ruby DIY Decor Tape in Wooden Grain Hazel & Ruby Wrap it Up, ... Read More
Summertime Project Crate
There's nothing better than relaxing on the deck on a gorgeous summer's day with a good magazine and some stitching. I needed a way to contain my projects and reading so that I could take them in and out of the house easily. I found a simple crate at JoAnn's that was functional but plain--that is until I prettied it up with some Hazel & Ruby papers and my Summertime Project Crate was born! (This post first appeared on the Hazel & Ruby Blog and I'm so excited to share it with you ... Read More
Glittered Mason Jar Gift Containers
I love putting gifts together. I love pretty packaging and it's always a bonus if it can be used again. While I was making gifts for Snap!, I was trying to think of a fun way to package them that would be both pretty and functional in the future. I store *everything* in mason jars and you know my love of glitter, so I decided to make Glittered Mason Jar Gift Containers. **This post contains sponsored content and/or affiliate links. All opinions are my own.** I had a lot of fun making these ... Read More
Fairy Dust Necklace
It was only a matter of time before I combined my love of glitter with my newfound love of making jewelry. My girls were recently discussing just how to fly and of course fairy dust was brought up. While my Fairy Dust Necklace won't help you fly, it will make you smile! **This post contains sponsored content and/or affiliate links. All opinions are my own.** To make this Fairy Dust Necklace, you will need: Mod Podge foam brush glitter glass bottle charm jewelry chain jump ... Read More