This post was originally shared by Persia Lou on Eighteen25. I kind of tend to make things complicated. I think it may be a symptom of being a diehard DIYer. You know, like why-buy-when-I-could-make kind of thing. Anyone else have this problem? Anyway - the point is that every once in a while I just need a simple, quick project that is done in 30 minutes but is still awesome. This is that project: DIY Glitter Sunnies. Totally easy peasy. Completely sparkly. I've been wearing these shades for weeks now, and I have received lots of compliments. Here's what you will need to make your own: Start off by using painter's tape to tape off any part of the glasses you don't want to be covered in glitter (including the lenses!). I used my tape to create a straight line across the ... [Read More]
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Glittery Wood-Slice Ornaments
In case you missed it, here are the ornaments I shared last week as part of Lines Across' ornament series. These guys were easy to throw together and added more rustic glam-y goodness to my tree this year. You can see my tree and whole Christmas home here. When I saw these birch slices at my local craft store, I knew they would make perfect ornaments for this year's tree. Pre-sliced worked great for me because I have a slight fear of power tools, especially saws. I did have to work up my courage to drill some holes in the tags, but drills aren't as scary because they seem less likely to take off a finger (I'm sure it's possible - no horror stories please!). Anyway, It was simple enough to drill a little hole in the top of each little slice. Then it was time to add a little ... [Read More]