Re-purposed Tennis Racket

For this project I really only have a picture to reference, in the picture it looked like the original creator used different colored thread, that looked like a lot of work so I just chose yarn that faded into multiple colors. This allowed me to just keep wrapping and not having to worry about what color would look best next.

I started by finding the middle then counting six spaces out and that is where I started. Now this is really when you have to pay attention. Once one section is wrapped in yarn and you move on to the next you need to make sure you wrap it through the right square.  Some parts of the heart are taller then your last section and some are shorter. I had to keep referencing the original photo and I even had to redo a few sections because I wrapped it through the wrong square.

I just cut up a few sections of yarn so that it was easier to pull through then a long string of yarn, so once my string of yarn ran out I tied it off in the back of the racket so it could not be seen from the front.  It was a bit of a challenge to tie a good knot while still keep the yarn tight. I was not very confident in my knots so I just dabbed a little bit of Elmer's glue on each one and let it dry that way they will never come undone.

Here is the finished product! I love it, it is super funky. Now I just need to find a fun place to display it!

Below is the photo I used for my inspiration.

Toilet paper roll flower

I started this creation while enjoying my morning coffee, that why it happens to be in the first photo.

I started by pressing the paper towel rolls flat then using the ruler to mark every 1/2 inch, so each of the paper towel roll "petals" are an 1/2 thick.

Then I used Elmer's glue to glue all of the "petals" together to make one great big flower. This is where you can be creative, making your own shapes and structures. There are so many possibilities!!

Then I just spray painted the entire flower, making sure I covered every nook and cranny.  I selected a hammered metal color but I think it would be lots of fun to make a collages of different sized flowers and paint them different colors like pink, teal, yellow, etc. I see another project in the making ;)

I hope to make a whole wall collage of these once completed I will post another picture. I do not really have a link for this creation so I hope this post explains enough. If not please let me know, I am more then willing to answer any questions you might have!!

Ruffle Necktie Shirt

This is by far my favorite pinterest creation yet! Super easy and it turned out amazing! There are so many color combinations that I think would be amazing! I'm sure I'll be making more Ruffle Necktie Shirts in the future!

Follow the link for the tutorial :D

Newspaper print nails

This is probably the easiest nail design out there other then the clear top coat.

It works best if your polish color is a light color so the newspaper print is easy to see. I used ballet slipper by Essie.

I cut a newspaper into squares a little bit bigger then my nails. You don't want to start this design unless your polish is completely dry. Then just dip your nail in alcohol. I used rubbing alcohol I have heard others use vodka. I didn't want to waste vodka and rubbing alcohol is cheap! Then lay the newspaper on your wet nail and rub the paper so the print rubs off. Then peel away the paper. Finish the rest of your nails and finish with a top coat. Once that is dry you can wash your hands normal to remove any newspaper print that transferred to your skin. Have fun!

Crock pot buffalo chicken lettuce wraps

I love buffalo sauce and I love crock pot recipes so this was right up my alley!!

I used Frank's red hot buffalo sauce which is a bit different then the recipe but was great!

Here is the recipe I followed

Cupcake crayons

For this post I had a little bit of help from my friends Stephanie and Sophie. Who am I kidding I had a lot of help they did the whole thing! ;D

They took old broken up crayons that were doomed for the trash and turned them into new ones!

I thought this was a great idea and will do this someday when I have children of my own.

Here is the how to guide.

Turkey Herb Meatballs

I was getting bored with the standard ground turkey recipes so this one caught my eye and turned out great!

This is the recipe I followed

I just used the only green leafy stuff I had which was baby spinach and I spiced it up with Italian seasoning, oregano, and dried bay leaves. I also used two cloves of garlic which gave the meatballs a great flavor kick!

I served the meatballs over spaghetti and also over sautéed red skin potatoes and steamed broccoli. So yummy!

I will be making these more! Enjoy!!