I feel crafty.

The family I was living with as an au pair in Spain for a few months in 2009 had the most beautiful rose bush in their garden. Before I left, I made sure to cut a few roses to bring home with me.

I put them in between the pages of a book to dry, came home, and forgot all about them.

It was a lovely surprise to open that book a little while ago and be greeted with these pretty, perfectly preserved, flowers. I knew that I needed to do something with them before I forgot about them again and they crumbled into decay!

Enter, one of the easiest DIY's I've ever done.

All you need is: dried flowers, scrapbook paper (I used canvas paper to give it a little extra texture), and a picture frame.



Cut the paper to fit and then place the flower and paper in frame.



Repeat 6 times - or however many flowers you have.



And....VOILA! I am in love.



Now, only to find a place on our walls to hang them!!

Crochet Creations.

Remember my new adventures in learning to crochet?

As much as it makes me feel like a total granny, I kinda love crocheting. I also really like that this is a hobby that my mom passed onto me (I think she learned from my Grandma) and that one day I might get to pass onto my future daughters.

I am by no means a pro yet but here are a few of my crochet creations!


My very first scarf and a scarf/necklace type thing.


My favourite one so far - a continuos scarf that can be wrapped twice or three times around :)


I think that I'm going to have to start crocheting more for other people otherwise I risk turning into that crazy lady who only wears things made from yarn!! I am okay with being the crazy lady who only gives them as gifts though ;)

Learning to Crochet.

After almost 24 years of watching my mother crochet I finally asked her to teach me!

I was surprised with how easy it was to catch on - I started my scarf two days ago and I've already got lots done. It's actually quite relaxing to sit in front of the t.v. and crochet.

You could say that I'm hooked ;)

How To: Glitterize Your Shoes.

And yes, glitterize is a word. If my iMac can learn this new word - so can you :)

Today I will be showing you how to glitterize your shoes. This can work on any type of shoe in any material. Lots of the tutorials I found said to use patent leather, but the shoes I used were satin and it worked just fine.

First, you gather your materials. You will need: Mod Podge, painters tape, a spongy brush, the all important glitter, & design master shine clear gloss spray.



Cover the bottoms of your chosen shoes with tape - as well as any other part you do not want to get glitter on. Next, mix your Mod Podge and glitter. I suggest using a couple tablespoons of Mod Podge and a lot of glitter. Then, take your spongy brush and spread the glitter mixture in a thin layer all over your shoes. Don't freak out when your first layer looks like this:



It dries clear, I promise. Once the first layer is dry to the touch (30-45 minutes), repeat with a second & third layer, and if you really want - a fourth. Really, can there ever be too much glitter?

Once you have the desired amount of glitter on your shoes, let it dry overnight. The next day, stuff the insides with paper towel and spray the outsides with a clear coat or two to protect the shoes.



And voila! Beautiful, glitterized shoes! Mod Podge is seriously amazing - it dries clear, keeps all the glitter on the shoes, and is still flexible so you could totally do this to flats!





You just might be seeing these beauties on a special day this November ;)

Now go! Glitterize your boring footwear!!

PS. This project does not have to get glitter everywhere in your house - just be a little more careful than I was or do it outside :)