DIY Fun!

I'm back on my A game and ready to take on any adventure that is put in front of me.  For a while now, I have been getting into the routine of DIY projects.  One of my major goals is to get a sewing machine, learn to sew a simple pattern, and have straight lines!  LOL!  At my beginners class, my lines looked off like a drunk driver taking a sobriety test; ALL OVER THE PLACE!  But that's why it takes practice and I'm ready for that adventure.   Eventually I want to be able to revamp thrifted clothes to fit my style.  Lately, I'm back to working on jewelry, particularly earrings.  Here's a few of my projects I took on this weekend.

This was my canvas that I started with.  All purchased from the thrift store.  $1 a piece!  With some minor changes, I made them into dime pieces.  Pretty proud of the ones at the bottom right corner :)

I bought these because I thought they were cool, but obviously my name doesn't start with a "J."  Any takers out there who are willing to purchase them, they are only $5.  Hit me up and I'll send you a PayPal invoice!

These are the beauty of the beast right here.  Just a minor paint update and they look brand new.  Willing to sell too, but thinking about keeping them for myself!

Here are some 1 1/2 inch buttons (I believe) that I will be making button earrings out of.  Simple, fast, and chic.  I love the inexpensiveness of them and the fact that I can make them from whatever fabric I choose!  Win-Win!

This is the finished product of what I purchased except the mirrored earrings (already had the mirror plates).  These were selected by my cousin, a friend, and a colleague.  Came out pretty darn good if I don't say so myself!

This is my workspace.  Isn't she lovely?!!  I spend some time there budgeting my bills and completing my DIY projects here.  If you don't have a glue gun, you DEFINITELY should get one!  One of the best inventions!  The desk I purchased from my local thrift store for $30.  I changed the pull out and placed a zebra print liner from Walmart on top hence sticking to my black and white theme.  I had so much fun with that I placed the same print on top of my rusting file cabinet.  Looks new with a hint of style!

Here is an oldie, but goodie DIY project.  A quick project for anyone looking for storage space to hold necklaces and bracelets.  Although I'm thinking of revamping the bracelet idea, the necklace holder has been wonders for me.  The only thing now is that I need a bigger one!  Another project in the works!

Here are some of the new items I bought to continue with the fun.  I'm looking forward the most to taking the white tank I found in TJMaxx ($4.99) and placing a picture on it with the iron on image paper I purchased from Michael's ($9.99).  Can't wait to show you how that turned out!

These are just some quick ways to have some DIY fun.  I will be doing more over the weekend (fingers crossed).  May not get to do all I want since I'm celebrating my one year anniversary with my soon-to-be-hubby!  Plus, another engagement photo shoot with my friend, TK, so a busy weekend ahead.  Let me know what you like to DIY to give me ideas!  Love to share with you all soon! :)

B&W Addiction!

So....I have this addiction to black and white.  But not just any black and white.  Anything that has Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn black and white.  I also have a new obsession with damask print! Marilyn + Audrey +damask= a FANTABULOUS design for a guest bedroom.  That's my project that I am currently working on (once funds become available for leisure rather than bills), but off that box.  I love Marilyn more than Audrey, but together they make a fantastic duo!  Here are some pics of what is currently in my guest bedroom:

These two pics I found at the Icing for less than $2 each!  I couldn't let them sit on the shelf so I bought them and took them home!  The top pic of Audrey is actually a hologram so when you move it the hearts move back and forth.  The bottom pic is just a classic quote from Ms. Monroe stating, "All a girl really wants is for one guy to prove to her that they are not all the same."  This hit home for me because I found that guy.  Little did I know it would be him almost twenty years later!

This pic of Marilyn I found at Ross a day that I shouldn't have been shopping or spending money.  I took a pic, sent it to my friend, TK, and asked if I should buy it.  Getting permission to buy it would allow me to make the unnecessary, but necessary purchase.  So here it is.  And for $19.99 I didn't need to much persuasion NOT to take it home!

This is one of my older pics that I have had for a while now and started my obsession.  I purchased this I believe in 2010 back in VA from Burlington Coat Factory.  It's a canvas picture stapled to some boards.  It was one of my pricer purchases at $39.99, but when I saw it I fell in love instantly and hence began my new obsession :)

This was another purchase from Ross that I also bought back in 2010.  This pic was on clearance I believe for $9.99 and although it isn't Marilyn or Audrey, I got such a romantic feel from it and just loved the way they embraced lips.  *sigh*  One of my faves 'til this day.

This was purchased in Ross by someone I was with and when I saw it I HAD to have it.  It was marked down (forgot price) because the glass on the frame was cracked.  This was also back in 2010.  Funny thing, I NEVER got that crack replaced!  *hides face in shame* Hell it's going to hang on the wall until the whole things shatters.  But really I would love to take it to Michael's and have it framed, once funds allow :)