DIY Specimen Tray

I love collecting everything from beads and crystals, to glass shells and rocks. I never had anywhere to put them except in random jars and plastic bags, so I came up with this really simple DIY where they can all be in the same place.

DIY Specimen Tray

I love collecting everything from beads and crystals, to glass shells and rocks. I never had anywhere to put them except in random jars and plastic bags, so I came up with this really simple DIY where they can all be in the same place.

You Will Need:

~Mini match boxes (find them at the $1 store)

~Thick cardboard

~Any type of glue (I used a hot glue gun)

~Your specimen (rocks, crystals, shells, glass, beads, etc.)

1) Remove the covers and matches from your boxes (6).

2) Arrange the boxes in the formation you like (I did a 2x3 arrangement).

3) Move the arrangement on top of your cardboard and trace the perimeter.

4) Cut the cardboard to size and glue down the boxes.

5) After dry, place your specimen in the different compartments and place on a shelf, desk, or windowsill. 

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DIY: Dried Flower Wall Hanging

I love the look of dried flowers, so I came up with this DIY to incorporate the natural process of drying flowers and home decor. Everything to make it can be found outside or at any grocery store. :)

What You Will Need: Fresh flowers, a large stick or branch, 3 12 inch fabric strips, rubber bands, embroidery floss.

 1) Bundle your flowers together in groups of three or more by color or however you'd like. Secure each bundle with a rubber band.

2) Lay out your stick and flower bundles as if they were hanging from the wall, and tie the fabric strips to the stick and the flower bundles. 

3) Trim off any excess fabric and tie a piece of embroidery thread or string from one end of the stick to the other for hanging. 

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DIY: Dried Flower Wall Hanging

I love the look of dried flowers, so I came up with this DIY to incorporate the natural process of drying flowers and home decor. Everything to make it can be found outside or at any grocery store. :)

What You Will Need: Fresh flowers, a large stick or branch, 3 12 inch fabric strips, rubber bands, embroidery floss.

 1) Bundle your flowers together in groups of three or more by color or however you'd like. Secure each bundle with a rubber band.

2) Lay out your stick and flower bundles as if they were hanging from the wall, and tie the fabric strips to the stick and the flower bundles. 

3) Trim off any excess fabric and tie a piece of embroidery thread or string from one end of the stick to the other for hanging. 

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DIY Marbled Nail Polish Easter Eggs

This morning I decided to decorate some eggs for tomorrow, and made some marbled ones. The steps are below, and it is really easy to do!

 1) (Not Shown) Blow out eggs. Start by poking holes in either end of the egg with your needle and blow on it until all of the egg come out. Rinse it off.

2) Fill a container or bowl you don't care about with water deep enough to let the egg sit in it comfortably. Drop different colors of nail polish on to the top of the water and swirl it around with your needle.

 3) Dip the egg into the water carefully, and move it slowly to catch the nail polish design.

4) Carefully remove the egg from the water and place it on a paper towel to dry.

Note: After each egg, be sure to clean the top of the water so that it is free of any left over nail polish that has dried.

 Place your eggs in a bowl for a centerpiece or around the house for pops of color! They are all unique and because you blew them out, they can be used again next year. :)

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DIY Marbled Nail Polish Easter Eggs

This morning I decided to decorate some eggs for tomorrow, and made some marbled ones. The steps are below, and it is really easy to do!

 1) (Not Shown) Blow out eggs. Start by poking holes in either end of the egg with your needle and blow on it until all of the egg come out. Rinse it off.

2) Fill a container or bowl you don't care about with water deep enough to let the egg sit in it comfortably. Drop different colors of nail polish on to the top of the water and swirl it around with your needle.

 3) Dip the egg into the water carefully, and move it slowly to catch the nail polish design.

4) Carefully remove the egg from the water and place it on a paper towel to dry.

Note: After each egg, be sure to clean the top of the water so that it is free of any left over nail polish that has dried.

 Place your eggs in a bowl for a centerpiece or around the house for pops of color! They are all unique and because you blew them out, they can be used again next year. :)

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Flower Crown DIY

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Flower Crown DIY

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Monday Motivation: Balance Is Not Achieved, It Is Maintained

This week's quote comes from my all-time favorite singer/artist/musician, Keith Urban.

Stay tuned this week for a new DIY for how to make a quote book! 

Happy Monday!

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Monday Motivation: Balance Is Not Achieved, It Is Maintained

This week's quote comes from my all-time favorite singer/artist/musician, Keith Urban.

Stay tuned this week for a new DIY for how to make a quote book! 

Happy Monday!

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Bohemian Vacation Decor

Bohemian Vacation Decor

12 Tips to Ease Into the Summer!

School is officially out for the Summer on Friday! I just have to get through finals and waking up early for a few more mornings. I went online tonight to see if I could find any tips on 'easing into the Summer,' and I thought I might as well make my own! 

1) Ride your bike.
Even better yet, with a friend! Pick a destination like your favorite spot in a park, or the ice cream shop! Not only is it great exercise, but also a great way to see what's going on around town!

2) Pick some flowers.
Enjoying the beauty of Mother Nature is what Summer is really all about! Bring some of her creations into your home to give it a fresh pop of color and a lovely fragrance!

3) Paint your toes.
Whether it's an aztec inspired design, or a neon color, paint your toenails! It will inspire you to go barefoot more often and make you smile when you look at the ground! For nail inspiration click here for my overflowing Pinterest board!

4) Go for a drive.
Clear your head, roll down the windows and play your favorite song! For the adventurous spirit, go on a road trip!

5) Put on a sundress.

You know you want to...

6) Drink some fresh iced tea (in a mason jar). ♻ 

Good for you, easy to make, refreshing, and it tastes like Summer!

7) Listen to Long Hot Summer by Keith Urban.

It's a feel-good song, he's awesome, and the video is perfection! Humor Me.

8) Go swimming.

Ocean, pool, creek, river...bathtub!

9) Lay in the sun.

***make sure to wear sunscreen!!!***

10) Sleep in.

Go get some of that much needed sleep! You deserve it! 

11) Make art or look at some.

Art is very powerful, and there is no right or wrong when creating it or interpreting it. Go to a local gallery or at least explore online! Society6 is a great place to start! Even better yet, go make some art of your own! 

• make a collage
• paint with random colors
• pick an object and try to express it in as many ways as you can
• make a dreamcatcher out of all things natural
• make jewelry
• draw yourself, a pet, a friend, or the view of where you are
• pick a DIY project from my Pinterest board and try it out!

12) Hit the beach.

Need I say more? ;)

12 Tips to Ease Into the Summer!

School is officially out for the Summer on Friday! I just have to get through finals and waking up early for a few more mornings. I went online tonight to see if I could find any tips on 'easing into the Summer,' and I thought I might as well make my own! 

1) Ride your bike.
Even better yet, with a friend! Pick a destination like your favorite spot in a park, or the ice cream shop! Not only is it great exercise, but also a great way to see what's going on around town!

2) Pick some flowers.
Enjoying the beauty of Mother Nature is what Summer is really all about! Bring some of her creations into your home to give it a fresh pop of color and a lovely fragrance!

3) Paint your toes.
Whether it's an aztec inspired design, or a neon color, paint your toenails! It will inspire you to go barefoot more often and make you smile when you look at the ground! For nail inspiration click here for my overflowing Pinterest board!

4) Go for a drive.
Clear your head, roll down the windows and play your favorite song! For the adventurous spirit, go on a road trip!

5) Put on a sundress.

You know you want to...

6) Drink some fresh iced tea (in a mason jar). ♻ 

Good for you, easy to make, refreshing, and it tastes like Summer!

7) Listen to Long Hot Summer by Keith Urban.

It's a feel-good song, he's awesome, and the video is perfection! Humor Me.

8) Go swimming.

Ocean, pool, creek, river...bathtub!

9) Lay in the sun.

***make sure to wear sunscreen!!!***

10) Sleep in.

Go get some of that much needed sleep! You deserve it! 

11) Make art or look at some.

Art is very powerful, and there is no right or wrong when creating it or interpreting it. Go to a local gallery or at least explore online! Society6 is a great place to start! Even better yet, go make some art of your own! 

• make a collage
• paint with random colors
• pick an object and try to express it in as many ways as you can
• make a dreamcatcher out of all things natural
• make jewelry
• draw yourself, a pet, a friend, or the view of where you are
• pick a DIY project from my Pinterest board and try it out!

12) Hit the beach.

Need I say more? ;)