I recently participated in my very first blogger challenge - with Crafting in the Rain. The January "secret supply" was sweaters. I had a black cardigan from the Loft that was incredibly soft, but had shrunk considerably. I thought this would make a great camera strap. I had some leftover gold leather and decided to make a black sweater/gold leather camera strap. Here's a quick play-by-play: I cut the sleeves off of the sweater and cut the sleeves in half. The pieces of sweater ... Read More about sweater-turned-camera strap
Ikea Desk vanity – How to Turn an Inexpensive Desk into a Vanity
I love almost everything about my apartment - everything except the teeny-tiny bathroom counter. I'm not very high maintenance when it comes to hair and makeup, but I do like having a nice area to get ready in. I had a desk from Ikea sitting in storage in my mom's basement that I decided to put to use in my bedroom as a vanity. I started with a gold mirror that my mom didn't have use for anymore. After a little bit of black spray paint, I had a new mirror. A kitchen knife that I bought ... Read More about Ikea Desk vanity – How to Turn an Inexpensive Desk into a Vanity
Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Make these Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with a simple peanut butter cookie dough and seasonal chocolates. This is the perfect Valentine's Day or Christmas cookie recipe! I always enjoy changes in holiday seasons - mainly for the new selection of holiday candy. When I saw Dove Hearts in the store, I knew I had something new to put in a thumbprint cookie. How to Make these Peanut Butter & Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Roll out tablespoonfuls of dough. ... Read More about Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
DIY Concrete Block Bookshelf
See how to make a cinder block or concrete paver block bookshelf - a great DIY project for apartment dwellers that can be made to any custom size you like. How to make a concrete cinder block bookshelf This post contains some affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. The dilemma: Two college students in one apartment with no bookshelf in sight leaves for mass chaos. It all started like this: two law students are capable of doing incredible things to an ... Read More about DIY Concrete Block Bookshelf
{day 8} cookies for the grinch
Today’s cookie is for the Grinch. Everyone is so busy leaving cookies for Santa, that I figured the Grinch probably feels a bit left out. Using Dr. McGillicuddy’s mint schnapps, I made a few alterations to the classic Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie recipe. I used shortening in this recipe to avoid the pancake-cookie effect. Therefore, when you bake the dough the shape won't change much. ... Read More about {day 8} cookies for the grinch