wood-burnt rings :: diy

i'm obsessed with these simple wood-burnt rings! i bought these little wooden circles at the craft store. an entire bag of them... so if i messed up, it didn't matter! don't have a wood burner? try carving. then use a small paintbrush to apply stain where you carved.

my friend said she would paint them, so that's an idea too. i personally love the simple & natural look, but i may want to add some color someday.

have a great weekend - xo

air plants :: nature photography

i just discovered air plants a few years ago. now, each spring, i eagerly await their arrival (i have to order them because no one in town sells them). well! last weekend these little guys showed up on my front porch and i freed them from their box. i am totally amazed by their beauty and the fact that they simply don't need soil to live & grow.

i soaked them in a bowl of water for a bit and for now they are enjoying a some light on our dining table. soon, i will hang them around in glass spheres or other items.

so, what about you? do you have a green thumb? or do you prefer low maintenance plants like these?

new fobots :: inspiration

i've been on a fobot kick again lately. these three amigos are my favorite! meet: 'professor weirdo', 'duuuuude, the skateboarder' and 'spring bunny'.

xoxo

let's go fly a kite (frame) :: diy

daily thought :: inspiration

don't you agree?

story rocks :: imagination inspiration

here's a fun diy that your kiddo will love! collect some rocks together (or purchase at the craft store) then paint different objects on them. when finished up, your kiddo can pull out a rock one at a time and create a story around each object. talk about imagination inspiration! xoxo

a little green for the weekend :: fashion diy

do you celebrate st. patty's day? i kinda do. i wear a little green and drink a little green beer. i always have a hard time finding something green to wear, so this year i just made myself the tiniest little accessories for my shoes. what do you think? pretty silly right? perfectly silly that is.

a lost friend :: toy photography

i like a dark photo. something that gives me a sentimental shiver. this doll and these photos did just that.

cardboard box ramp :: diy :: inspiration

crayons to candles

if you have kids (or even if you don't) chances are you have some broken, old crayons lying around. well, today i'm sharing with you how to make those into candles! here's the diy:

1. you'll need glass votives, dixie paper cups, candle wax, old crayons, a small sharp blade, scented oil (optional), wicks & wooden sticks for stirring and support
2. first, choose your colors. keep in mind that the color you choose as a crayon will be much more muted after it is melted with the candle wax.
3. using a utility knife or blade, cut the paper off your crayons
4. before adding your crayons to the wax, melt a small amount in a dixie cup and poor into the bottom of your votive. you can melt the wax in the microwave for about one minute. 
5. place your wick in the wax and let dry for placement. support with two wooden sticks at top like pictured.
6. now poor a larger amount of candles wax into a dixie cup, then add your crayons (one color / dixie cup). add any scented oil now as well. microwave for 2 minutes and stir
7. poor into your votive and let dry for 30 minutes.
8. for the layered look like i did, repeat steps 6 & 7 until you are full!

these are so cute for spring i can hardly take it! xoxo