Bohemian Glitz

Bohemian Glitz by femmesole featuring long earrings

DIY: Wi-Dyed Wreath

Friday night on the way home, I stopped by Joann's.  With my purchase of glue and glitter I thought to myself, "Boy, this is going to be a crazy Friday night." Little did I know I would stumble upon something great.  Something unexpected.  Something that would rock my world.  Wine Tie Dye!!  Yes!!

Let's start at the beginning.  I set out to make a coffee filter wreath, like such.

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Supplies: 

Coffee filters

Wreath form 

Pomegranate Tea

 Glue Gun & plenty of glue sticks

 Fabric to wrap wreath form

I started by soaking coffee filters in Pomegranate Tea for a pink tint. Then, I applied glue to the edge only and coated in pink glitter. 

 But then something strange happened.  I spotted my wine sitting there all alone....

And that's when it happened 

That's right.  I did that. And got this.

And I loved it! 

So I nixed the glitter and made this!

Once your wi-dyed coffee filters have dried, simply fold and glue in desired pattern.  Here's the final result! 

Happy Crafting! 

xoxo

Braids, braids, braids

I love braids. I've always loved braids...mostly in my hair. But I am loving these braided accessories!!  Braids head to toe I say!

I am scouring the internet for tutorials to test. I feel a post coming on!

Have a great week!

Happy 4th!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

This 4th of July has reminded me not to taken my freedoms for granted - to get informed and to participate. I think we should all challenge ourselves to do so.  Re-read the Declaration of Independence, listen to a debate on the Constitution, buy a book on an aspect that interests you (and read it!).  If we don't care about our future, who will?

Falling Down on My Job!

Of posting that is.  Boy, this last week flew by!  Work, friends in town, pool, lake, 4-wheelin, fun and sun. Who can complain?  Well, I'm sure some people could, but not this girl!!  I think my feelings could best be expressed in a monologue from the made for tv movie....Mary Catherine Gallagher anyone? No?   Mmmk, well, I'll stick to photos.

First of all, what the holiday was all about - we flew our flag while enjoying the lake and taking time to appreciate all of the U.S. forces, past and present.

Yay for Summer!  Chloe agrees (if you can't tell from the photo below)

Chloe's first Furry Freeze yogurt treat (ridonkulous, I know)

Have I mentioned that I love Texas?  And old barns? I'm planning a Sunday drive devoted exclusively to  photographing barns and churches.  Love.

That's all I've got for now. 

Happy Wednesday!