Paper Crafting for Baby

I've started my second scrapbook! Earlier this year, I made a lovey dovey marriage scrapbook that you can take a peek at HERE. This time, I'm making one for our little guy. I just started it last night so I still have a lot of work to do. I'm pretty sure that this one is going to be a work in progress for at least the next year. I want him to see all of the fun stuff we've been doing while he is in my belly and before he can form his own memories. 

I love using cute stickers and Becky Higgins - Project Life colorful cardstock to add extra excitement and color to my pages. Since I started scrapbooking (back in February) I find myself buying scrap paper, stickers, and other random crafty things all the time. I just love it. Hobby Lobby and Etsy are definitely my BFF's.

Have you started a scrapbook? I have to say, they're quite addictive!

DIY Mother's Day Gift

This year, Mother's Day kind of sneaked up on me. I thought it was next Sunday, but just found out it's THIS Sunday! Sadly, I'll be out of town this weekend, so I won't be able to celebrate with my mom... but luckily, I already had this diy candle made for her! This scented soy candle is a sweet and simple way to show appreciation for the dear mom in your life. 

What you'll need: 

2-3 cups of soy wax

Candle wicks

Tape

Mason jar

Scented oil of your choice

1.) Pour wax crumbles in a bowl and microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Repeat until the wax is completely melted.

2.) Add scented oil to the melted wax and stir. I added about 10 drops of each scent.

3.) Pour the wax into the jar. Then poke a hole through a piece of tape, stick a wick through it, and tape it to the top of the jar so the wick can be held upright until the candle has solidified.

4.) Let it sit for a couple hours until it's completely solid.

That's all there is too it! Get creative with it... mix some of your mom's favorite scents to make the perfect candle just for her!

Along with this lovely candle, I got an awesome card from Treat.! Rather than just picking one out at the store, I got to fully customize this one! They have tons of designs and customization options. It's much more personal than grabbing one at Walgreen's or wherever, in my opinion. ;)

DIY Cute Striped Vases

When I made these vases, I knew I should've used spray paint instead of acrylic paint, 

but I decided to go ahead and give acrylic a try anyway.... Mostly because it was 90+ 

degrees outside and I didn't want to sit out there and paint these things. So... My advice

is to use spray paint because it will be faster and it won't try to peel when you pull off the

tape like the acrylic tried to do. I used a razor to straighten up the edges though, so it was fine.

Trial and error, y'all.

What you'll need:

Sealant (matte or gloss)

Spray paint (or acrylic if it's a thousand degrees outside)

Painters tape

Cylinder vases