Black Swan Martini Tutu

In honor of my favorite Oscar flick "Black Swan" I decided to serve cocktails dressed in a black tutu for the Oscars.  Super fun right :)  I plan on making these amazing white chocolate martinis and calling them "White Swan Martinis" so of course I felt the need to create the black swan tutu to go along with it!

Simply cut off about 12 inches of black tulle from a 6 inch roll (the kind they sell at the craft stores, usually in the bridal section), fold it over so it's now 3 inches by 12 inches, cut up and fringe about 1.5 inches about every inch to give it that "tutu" look, then stitch a running stitch along the top.  Grab your glass, pull the stitch so it bunches up and tie it to secure it around your glass.  I added a sparkly button with a few loose stitches...so fancy!  You will be the hit of Oscar night with stylih tutu glass!

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Refreshed...with games

I've been MIA for a while here on my blog...I know.  I guess I've been trying to figure out how to balance it all and give 100% to everything.  Well turns out that's pretty hard!  So I'm back now and totally refreshed :)  I'm still rocking the retro glam coctail chic thing...and still loving it.  However as a mom of 2 kids I've decided to also craft things for them, my boys could care less about hair flowers and flasks :)  So I've been taking some time to do that and work it into my everyday work and crafting.  I'll also be sharing a bunch of new ideas with you all...really fun stuff!  First up a retro style wooden memory match game.  I've been keeping one of these in my purse and my kids have been entertained time after time at doctors offices, restaurants, starbucks...

Super easy to make - 1 inch wooden discs, one inch images circles (just search etsy, there's a ton) a one inch paper punch and a little mod podge.  Cut glue, seal...easy peasy lemon squeezy!

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Matryoshka Doll Necklace

I just love these little russian dolls!  Here's a fun tutorial to make a sweet little matryoshka necklace for yourself.  All you need is shrinky dinks for the inkjet printer, a small hole punch and a necklace!

First find a cute doll and print it on the shrinky dink paper (just follow their directions) then cute it out...

Punch a hole for the jumpring...

Lay it between 2 pieces of paper (I used a lunch bag) and bake according to the directions.  For me it was about 2 mins @ 300degrees

See how much it shrinks and thickens...

So fun and super easy!

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Quick holiday gift idea!

These adorable wine charms are sure to be a hit at your holiday parties.  Imagine giving your friends these sweet little festive baubles to use during the season...they'll love them!   All you need to do is find some cute little ball ornaments, beads, ribbon and hoop wires (earring section of the craft store) and there you have it!  These charms are simple to make, cute as can be and a perfect last minute gift idea. 

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Easy Sweater Clip Tutorial

I just adore the “Emma Pillsbury” look from the show “GLEE” and here’s a super simple way to make those fabulous vintage style sweater clips for yourself!

You’ll need – a pair of fabulous clip on earrings, approx 5 inches of chain and jewelry pliers

Step 1- Open up one end of the chain and attach it to the back of the clip on earring

Repeat with the other side

Here’s the back view

See…just like Emma!

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Retro Lego Cufflink DIY

Looking for a cool and unique gift for the men in your life this holiday season?  Well here it is...retro lego cufflinks!  You know your husband, dad, brother or boss most likely played with legos so this is a fun nostaligic gift to give :)

You'll need-

matching block lego pieces

cufflink blanks (search etsy in "supply" section, or check local craft store)

sturdy glue (gorilla glue is good)

little tin for gifting (I get these in the bridal section of craft store...they come in pack of 20)

This couldn't be easier...you kids can even do it!

See...perfect for the cool guy on your gift list!

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DIY Martini Olive Hair Clip

Are you looking for the perfect gift to make your girlfriends?  Well here it is...the martini olive hair clip!  You could whip up a bunch of these and they're less than $1 a piece to make.  Hello, now that's a fabulous holiday gift budget.  Simply wrap it in a cute box with your favorite martini recipe and voila...a lovely thoughtful handmade gift.

You'll need -

olive green clay (mine is sculpey "moss")

flatback red crystals (I used Jolees Jewels...not plastic)

alligator hair clip

hot glue gun

Trust me these will be a huge hit for the holidays...or any day!

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Recycled Pringles Can Bracelet

In my quest to find unique ways to justify buying Pringles I discovered this fact.  While shoving my hand down to tube to get the last chip...it fits quite comfortably.  HELLO...the perfect bracelet!

Have fun and go green!

You'll need-

clean empty Pringles can

scissors

2 different papers

mod podge

faom brush

tape

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Easy Gift Idea

Okay so I'm trying to get a jumpstart on my Holiday Gifts...I always have grand ideas but never have the time during the actual holiday season!  So I'm working on some cool family gifts now that way I have a headstart :)

These handstamped coasters are FABULOUS!  Super adorable, useful, inexpensive and so easy to make.  Who wouldn't love a set of these...

The process is simple. 

*Find beautiful stamps, pretty ink pads, felt circles or squares, hot glue and spray acrylic sealer. 

*Go buy some 4x4 tiles (top photo are tumbled tiles 9 in a pack for $4.50 at Home Depot / bottom picture  regular 4x4 ivory tiles 16 cents each at Home Depot!)

*clean them off with water, dry them

*stamp them with your pretty stamps

*bake them on cookie sheet 350 for 20 minutes to heat set the stamp ink

*turn oven off and let cool

*hot glue felt to back of tile

*spray with one coat of sealer

*stack them and wrap with a pretty ribbon...enjoy

Easy Peasy

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Glam Girl Shoe Clip Tutorial

Never underestimate the confidence boost of a cute shoe clip.  I just love to dress up my tootsies, it makes me feel ultra girly.  Here's a fun tutorial for these glam shoe clips!

You'll need-

18 inches of tulle

pretty feathers

2 cute buttons

hot glue gun

shoe clips (you can use clip on earring backs too)

felt scraps

So have fun creating and glam up those tootsies!

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