Rolled Magazine Art

Attention contemporary art fans, I've got just the DIY project. Rolled magazine art is a great and inexpensive way to add flare to your style. I was hooked on the technique after viewing a couple projects online. I believe in functionality, so I wanted to create something with purpose. That being said, what could be better than a vase? It holds flowers, candles, and endless amounts of knick knacks. This project was fairly inexpensive but somewhat time consuming. The creation itself looks awesome, but expect to work your fingers to the bone. The smartest way to complete this project is to coherence some  friends or family to help you. Would I do this project again? Absolutely! If you're interested in creating you're own, check out my tutorial below

Rolled Magazine Vase Tutorial

Items needed:
1. Glass Vase (square or round)
2. Magazines
3. Hot glue gun + glue sticks
4. Scissors

Instructions
Step 1. Rip out a magazine page and use the scissors to cut the page into 3 even strips
Step 2. Take one piece and fold it in half  (Repeat 2 more times to the same piece. Make sure to fold in the same direction as the first fold)
Step 3. Start at one end and tightly roll the piece of paper
Step 4. Once rolled, put a dab of glue on the end to hold it from coming apart
Step 5. Add a good amount of glue to the back of the rolled piece and place it on the vase
Step 6. Repeat steps 1-5 until the entire vase is covered.

DIY Propagating Succulents

Succulents are one of the few plants that can be propagated. What does that mean? Simply, that a single succulent leaf, when cut and planted, can produce a new succulent. Propagating succulents is an easy and  great way to increase your collection. Before you start de-leafing your plants, it's good to note that not all succulents can be propagated. Since I'm obsessed with having succulents in my wedding, I've decided to try propagating my own batch. If interested in propagating succulents, check out my tutorial below.

Materials

• 1 Large Bin (I got mine at JoAnn Fabric Store, you can also find them at Michaels)
• Cactus soil
• 3-5 different types of succulents

Before you start propagating

• Drill 6 to 8 holes on the bottom of the plastic bin
• Fill the bin with cactus soil

How to Propagate Succulents

 Step 1. Gather leaf cuttings (Break the leaf off at the stem)

Step 2. Place leaves out for 3 days (Don't put in direct sunlight)

Step 3. After 3 days, plant each leaf tip barely under soil (Use cactus soil)

Step 4. Once roots are visible, plant firmly under soil

Step 5. Water once a week

Step 6. Enjoy!

DIY Bracelet Holder

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Things To Do When Bored

1. Read a book

2. Go to the beach

3. Take a nap

4. Go for a drive

5. Play air guitar

6. Go for a Hike

7. Visit a museum

8. Volunteer

9. Clean your room

10. Practice lip syncing

11. Go to a Theme Park

12. Call a Friend

13. Visit with Family

14. Go for a swim

15. Get a massage

16. Meditate

17. Start a blog

18. Play a board game

19. Sign up for community service

20. Go to the library

21. Visit a state park

22. Learn a magic trick

23. Meet your neighbors

24. Rent a movie

25. Start a garden

26. Shop for clothes

27. Play a card game

28.Go on a nature walk

29. Learn how to knit

30. Go sailing

31. Go wake boarding

32. Take a cooking class

33. Learn Tai Chi

34. Go for a run

35. Read astrology

36. Eat ice cream

37. Go to a spin class

38. Get a manicure

39. Create a new hairstyle

40. Make s'mores

41. Take a fencing class

42. Watch a foreign film

43. Dance around the house

44. Learn a foreign language

45. Start a craft project

46. Build a pillow/blanket fortress

47. Go bowling

48. Sell stuff on Ebay

49. Practice yoga

50. Take a bubble bath

51. Donate blood

52. Go on a date

53. Do something nice for someone else

54. Learn to play an instrument

55. Write a book

56. Feng shui your home 

57. Write a song

58. Learn reflexology

59. Learn how to read palms

60. Look up positive affirmations

61. Write down a quote that motivates you

62. Rent a classic movie from the library

63. Create a vision board

64. Memorize a song

65. Donate money to a charity

66.  Go rock climbing

67. Travel outside the country

68. Go zip lining

69. Play horseshoes

70. Learn about eating healthy

71. Go horseback riding

72. Start a water fight

73. Take a class

74. Finger paint

75. Tell a joke

76. Learn about past life regression

77. Learn how to juggle

78. Go on a spontaneous road trip

79. Watch funny Youtube videos

80. Learn how to read auras

81. Make a care package

82. Donate to Goodwill

83. Learn sign language

84. Become a fan of a Sports team

85. Clean out your car

86. Make a photo album

87. Watch a stand up comedian

88. Have a yard sale

89. Go to Las Vegas

90. Give yourself a facial

91. Go on a bike ride

92. Start a book club

93. Follow/support fellow bloggers

94. Make a video diary

95. Watch a hockey game

96. Go to a concert

97. Post something on Youtube

98. Learn a trendy dance move

99. Go camping

100. Write down your goals

 

A Neon Summer

This summer neon is back! Not back like the 80's, but back to add a little flare to your style.

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DIY Stencil Painting

I love DIY (Do It Yourself) projects. As a novice, with very little creative talent, I wanted to put my "skills" to work. Stencil painting did the trick. Why stencil painting? It's easy, clean, and almost effortless. For those who need inspiration, like myself, Martha Stewart online provides a variety of creative DIY projects. To be honest, I'm not a  Martha Stewart fan, but it fit the bill. I'm very satisfied with my creation, and even hopeful for the next.

If you want to create your own, here's what you'll need:

1. Canvas, any size will work (The canvas I used was a 36" x 36")
2. Martha Stewart Stencils
3. Stencil paints (Choose any colors that spark your interest)
4. Sponge brush




I used the following Martha Stewart paints: Wet Cement, Artichoke, Scallion, and Lake Fog

I'm no Picaso, but say "Hello" to my masterpiece.

DIY Macrame Bracelets

For DIY instructions, click on the link below.

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Home Decor for Summer

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What to do when your pants won't button

We've all been there; sucking it in, squeezing into the impossible, only to later unbutton before exploding. The constant reminder of walking around with your pants undone, is more than a little embarrassing. So here's the fix that'll get anyone out of  yoga pants, and back into jeans that won't button. 

Items you'll need:
1. Pants that won't button
2. 1 Hairband

Instructions:

Step1: Put on your stubborn jeans

Step 2: Grab a hairband

Step 3: Wrap the hairband around the button and pull it through the button hole

Step 4: Pull the hairband tight and wrap it around the button

Step 5: Ta Da, you've done it!