DIY ~ Easy Layered Hoop Necklace

Happy Friday, lovelies!  I've got necklace fever lately, as evidenced by my last two DIYs and now this one! {{{Pssst! Check them out here: DIY Oversized Double Pearl Necklace and DIY Boho Spike Necklace}}} This necklace may just be my favorite ever, and it's so flipping easy to make to boot!  It's such a perfect one and done piece to throw on over any warm weather attire so you'll be sure to rock it nonstop.  {Click to keep reading!} 

DIY ~ Oversized Double Pearl Necklace

Hi lovelies! Clearly I am on a DIY necklace kick lately; I think sometimes the best ideas come out of random craft shopping trips and having inspiration strike.  And sometimes unconventional materials make the best supplies, too!

I am loving this oversized double pearl necklace I made, I've found myself wearing it so much more often than I thought I would.  This is a super easy DIY that any skill level DIYer can easily make!  Hooray!  {Click to keep reading...}

DIY ~ Boho Spike Necklace

Hi lovelies!  With warmer months upon us, I'm all about easy, breezy jewelry that I can easily dress up a plain tee or tank with.  This fun statement necklace is so easy to make and is the perfect piece to throw on with practically everything.  {Click for the how-to!}

DIY Macaron Art ~ Using Scrapbook Stickers!

Hi lovelies!  I love using random objects in an unconventional way, and when I found these adorable macaron stickers at Michaels, I knew they'd make some adorable art!  So when the glass from this picture frame broke :( I decided to give it a new life.  {Click for the how-to!}

DIY ~ Woven Bangle Bracelets

Hi lovelies!  Today's DIY is such an easy, fun way to reuse those plain bangle bracelets you have.  Plus, it's not a permanent change and you can easily undo it should you tire of them!  I was able to make these using items I had on hand; get creative with what you have!  {How-to after the break!}

DIY ~ Geometric Mountain Doormat

Hi lovelies!  I'm back with an awesome new DIY for you today.  I saw this doormat and knew I could easily recreate it for a fraction of the price.  So I did!  You wouldn't believe how easy it is and it really doesn't take much time at all.  {How-to after the jump!}

DIY ~ Chain Fringe Earrings

Hi lovelies!  These earrings are a new favorite of mine (I cannot stop wearing them!) and once you see how easy they are to make, you'll certainly be wearing yours nonstop too.  Inspired by these Sultry Chain Hoop Earrings I pinned from Urban Outfitters a while back (no longer available), I made these using a bunch of random chain pieces from my stash.  {Click for the how-to!}

DIY ~ Open Metal Tassel Collar Necklace

 Hi lovelies!  I've got such a fun DIY today.  I saw this amazing necklace at the Free People store and *needed* to recreate it.  It's surprisingly simple to make, involves reusing some old, never worn pieces and some items from your stash.  {Keep reading for the how-to!}

DIY ~ Delicate Ball Chain Midi Rings

Hi lovelies!  This is *such* a simple DIY, but it looks so chic and fun.  You can whip these up in no time and for such a low price too!  {Click for the how-to!}

DIY ~ Halloween Washi Tape Pencils

Hi lovelies!  I've got a fun, quick, and easy DIY for you today.  It's great to do with the kiddos, too!  This is an update of my original, DIY Washi Tape Pencils, just done with some really fun Halloween washi tape!  {Click to keep reading!}

DIY ~ Vintage Gem Cuff

Hi lovelies!  I'm in love with vintage jewelry and love creating beautiful pieces using vintage rhinestones, which thanks to etsy, I've amassed quite a collection of.  This DIY is so easy - the hardest part is deciding on a design and possibly even more than that, which stones to use.  Once that hard part is over though, you will have a vintage inspired bracelet that will have your friends asking what other heirloom pieces you have!  {Click for the how-to, as well as where to buy the perfect vintage stones!}

DIY ~ Jewelry Organizer

Hi lovelies!  If you're anything like me, you have a huge collection of jewelry you've amassed and it seems to reproduce itself overnight.  Which means you've long outgrown your jewelry box, jewelry armoire, and it's now overflowing off your dresser, similarly to an erupting volcano's lava flow.  And, much like a toddler believes, if you can't see it it's not there.  At least for me.  So I need things hanging in plain sight, where I can see them without even looking for them.

Enter this simple DIY.  It uses some common household items, and even involves a bit of upcycling too!  Best of all, it's easily customizable to match your decor du jour.  {Keep reading to see what I used to make this and to be inspired to make your own too!}

DIY ~ Pyramid Stud Wall Decor

Hi lovelies!  I feel as though my condo is in an ever-changing state of decorating.  I'm constantly reassessing what I've done and what I can still do to further incorporate my glam mountain resort condo theme I've chosen.  I have this empty space above my desk that is the backside of the kitchen (is it bad that I use my dining room as my crafting room rather than it's intended use?) which I've struggled with for years.  I hung some foam core board to use as my inspiration board, but the plain spot of wall between that and the ceiling has perplexed me.

I finally had a brainblast (Jimmy Neutron fans? Anyone?) and thought that I wish I could just put some huge pyramid studs up there.  So I hit my recycling bin, dug out some cardboard, and got to work. {Click to keep reading, and to see how I made these!}

DIY ~ Dirty / Clean Dishwasher Magnet

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Hi lovelies!  Today I've got a fun yet super practical DIY for ya, in partnership with Finish Dishwasher Detergent!  I can't tell you how many times I've heard the excuse from my kids that they couldn't put their dishes in the dishwasher because they weren't sure if it was dirty or clean.  I'm sure everyone can relate to this, whether it's kids, roommates, or even yourself!  So I wanted to make a magnet so that way there'd never be any uncertainty again (unless one forgets to spin it or something!)

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty brand-loyal for dishwasher detergent.  I only use Finish products, because they friggen work better than any other I've tried.  I even use the Booster in conjunction with the tabs so my dishes are extra clean.

You just put it in the pre-wash dispenser, pop a tab in the main dispenser, and you're good!  It's so easy, my kids have to do it as part of their chores.  But that's after we can get them to rinse off their dishes in the sink and load them into the dishwasher.  I wished there were a way to let them know if the dishes were clean or dirty, and I figured a fun and easy DIY!  {Click for the how-to and for some awesome #SparklySavings on Finish Detergent!}

DIY Pencil Bag ~ Labels for Education #Labels4Edu #cbias

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Hi lovelies!  Today I'm going to talk to you about the awesome Labels for Education program that provides much needed resources for your kiddo's school, and show you how to make the easiest pencil bag ever!   {More after the break!}

FROZEN Care Package + DIY Faux Snow #FROZENFun

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Hi lovelies!  Who didn't love FROZEN the movie?  I loved it, my kids loved it, and my niece in Florida loved it so much!  I decided to send her a FROZEN themed care package but thought it would be really fun to include some ingredients to make some fake snow, or as I'm calling it, Faux Snow.  I mean, it wouldn't be the same without a snowman, would it?  {How-to after the jump!}

T-Mobile Free Data For Life Tablet ~ DIY Tablet Case

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Hi lovelies! Today I'm going to show you how to make a super easy tablet case!  

I just recently got this T-Mobile free data tablet to allow me to still work on SnS while dealing with the whole school-is-back-in-session schedule stuff.  Both of my kiddos play soccer, and between games and practices, there's soccer 6 days a week - meaning no down time for me.  I love going to their practices, but more times than not I'm cursing the lack of wifi because I could totally be working on my blog while watching the kids play.  

Now this awesome T-Mobile tablet has free data (200MB/month) for LIFE!  Can you believe that?!  I couldn't either.  Of course, it also runs on wifi so I only turn on the data use when I'm not near a source of wifi.  The data runs on the T-Mobile's 4G nationwide network, so it works pretty much everywhere with super fast speed.  Oh, and it's only $179 too.

If you want more data?  There's overage plans for that!  {More after the jump!}

DIY Locker 'Emergency' Kit for Teens ~ #FreeToMove with Stayfree

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Hi lovelies!  With back to school literally around the corner (as in, next week!) preparations are in full swing to make sure the kids have everything they need so they can be prepared for life's little curveballs.  Now for my 9 year old, that means he has all the supplies he needs and has clothes, shoes, and that's about it.  For my nearly 13 year old starting 8th grade, that preparedness has different implications.  She's pretty early into her "monthly visits", so her period unfortunately can come at any time for her.  This means that she has to always be prepared.  We sat down together the other day and put together an emergency kit for her to keep in her backpack/locker, and another for her soccer bag.  Of course the most important item the kit had to include was feminine care.  {Click to keep reading!}

My July For The Makers Box ~ Unwrapped

Hi lovelies! Today I'm sharing my July For The Makers box with you. If you're not familiar, For The Makers comes up with 4 amazing, original designed projects and sends you all the supplies you'll need. Now that's a bit generic. They are able to source some of the most incredible materials you've ever seen. We're talking high quality, vintage, stuff that you can't get at a local craft store. The projects range from jewelry to sewing and lots in between. There's always 4 projects that form a cohesive, mini-collection based on that month's theme.  {Click to keep reading!}

DIY ~ Chain + Mini-Tassel Earrings

Hi lovelies!  I've been admiring these Shashi earrings for quite some time, but wasn't going to buy them at $66.  It turns out I had all the supplies on hand so I was able to recreate them for nothing!  They're the perfect boho danglers, wear them with minimal makeup and jewelry to let them really stand out!  I like them paired with a fun print maxi and simple sandals after a day at the beach.  These earrings are such a simple statement-maker, you'll be wearing them as often as you can!  {Click for the how-to!}