My Christmas Wrapping

I did a little wrapping last night inspired by the Etsy video I showed you last week. My cat had a lot of fun jumping all over the paper bags I used and I had a lot of fun making things out of tinfoil and pipe cleaners! Take a look:

Winter Wonder

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It doesn't snow where I live but one thing I like about winter is that I can see the stars really well. I like to look up and see Orion's Belt winking down at me. Last week there was a meteor shower and I wrapped myself in a blanket and laid down on my deck to watch.

Making Christmas

So, you know how I have been putting up all these cute holiday wrapping and decorating ideas? Well, I have to admit that I haven't done any of the sort at my house. Maybe if I were unemployed I'd have the energy to do stuff like that... but I did find the time to do this:

Yeah, it's called Upcycling. Why throw away your Halloween pumpkin when after one short month you can convert it into a Christmas decoration? It's possible I'm a burgeoning Martha Stewart. Just thought I should let you all know.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

So glad it's Friday! I went nuts yesterday in Michael's craft store buying stuff to make my own "ugly" sweater for a party tonight. I was going to draw a kitten on the front with puffy paint, glue pom-poms all over it, cover it in glitter- the works! Then, I decided I didn't have time and I really didn't want to spend that much so I just got some led Christmas lights and a bag of gold pipe cleaners. I'm going to wear a sweater I already have and decorate it by attaching the lights. Then, I made myself a crown of stars from the pipe cleaners. It came out so cool I think I may have to put a tutorial up for you all next week. Anyone else going to holiday parties this weekend? Hope you have a blast! PS: doesn't this picture make you laugh? 

Confetti System!

I just discovered this amazing artist duo called Confetti System... aka Nicholas Andersen & Julie Ho. These two transform tissue paper, tinsel and cardboard into amazing, magical, festive objects. I am in love with their work. My favorite thing about it is that it evokes nostalgia while staying modern at the same time. You can buy their garlands and sparkling pinata/chandeliers but I can't help but plot some DIY decorating projects inspired by this.

 

I just love it all!

More Creative Wrapping

Did anyone else see this awesome how to video from Etsy today? I love this simple and chic wrap job. Plus, it's awesome that they were able to do it with things you can find lying around the house!


How-Tuesday: Upcycled Gift Wrap from Etsy on Vimeo.

Ultimate Babe: Michael Schoeffling

It's time for some eye candy! Behold Michael Schoeffling (but forever known to me as Jake Ryan)! Yep, he's that hunk from Sixteen Candles. He wasn't in much (Mermaids and Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken come to mind) and he retired from acting shortly after but I think he was a lot of girl's first major on-screen crush. He is such an absolute fox all of us could totally relate to Molly Ringwald's character. Maybe that's why I was never such a fan of Pretty In Pink... the love interest in that movie is a total creep and soo not cute. I'm on team Duckie. By the way, I kinda want this shirt. But back to the subject at hand, I'm pretty sure Jake Ryan is the reason I love men in plaid. Now, let the babery begin!

Gah! That scene where he bites his lip in Sixteen Candles still makes me want to die. What a sex god!

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