I grew up in the 90's and hair styles were different. Top of the trends were hair wraps. I know you remember, don't deny it. All you do is start with one of those little plastic hair ties that are super hard to get out and bundle up a small section of hair usually next… Continue reading Q-Kids: String Hair Wraps
Tag: creative
Open to Suggestions… Right?
I'm not going to lie, anything about performing arts scares me. Ask me to talk to a room full of people about a topic I'm knowledgeable about sure thing- I got it. But ask me to act like something I'm not and bad things happen, and by bad I mean embarrassing. Flashing back to jr.… Continue reading Open to Suggestions… Right?
Wreath Wall DIY
I've made wreaths on this blog before so I won't bore you with the details again. I've also made fun trees with grape vines that I love. But not this time... This time I'm making a wall! My girls want to grow climbing beans and I'll be honest I prefer bush beans over pole beans… Continue reading Wreath Wall DIY
Creative Abandon with Signs
So I may be in a slump with writing. I've got ideas and words are being written but a Twitter fight has left me a bit scared to share my stories. THIS IS AWFUL. I mean why am I so upset? Mostly because the fight wasn't rational, it wasn't even about what was IN my… Continue reading Creative Abandon with Signs
Life #goals
Last week I shared a post about why we want to quit and talked about how important it is to flip the question and instead think about why we are doing whatever it is we're doing in the first place. I talked about goals a bit and I want to develop the idea that goals… Continue reading Life #goals
Dreamy Ideas
There is a sweet spot for creatives while dreaming. It occurs somewhere between just awke and barley asleep. Your dreams are vivid and you have a certain measure of control. This level of awareness in dreams is called lucid dreaming. Often when one is asleep, there is something in consciousness which declares that what then… Continue reading Dreamy Ideas
Basil Oil Recipe
Ingredients 2 bunches of basil Boiling water Ice bath Oil strainer with cheese cloth or fine mesh strainer Oil container How To Take your basil, leave it whole on the stems, the stems will add color and some flavor to the oil. Blanch the basil for 20 seconds in boiling water and then set in… Continue reading Basil Oil Recipe
DIY Geometric Wooden Candle
Target has a craft section that has some items like wooden signs, shadow boxes and trays that serve as a blank canvas for any project. I bought a small geometric wooden planter that happened to be on clearance for $2 from their craft section. When I first saw it I instantly knew it would be… Continue reading DIY Geometric Wooden Candle
DIY Pom Pom Pillow
Ever since I watched a home renovation show where they added a round pillow into their mountain of pillows on their bedspread, I have wanted one. I couldn't find one that was affordable, so I decided to make one myself. This is an easy sewing project that is beginner friendly, and the end product is so… Continue reading DIY Pom Pom Pillow
Gift Guide: The Artist
Are you looking for a gift for the artistic/creative person in your life? Here is a list that I came up with of some amazing gifts that they would love to get! Coloring Book! of course Artist love coloring! Sometimes we need to do something creative that is more laid back and doesn't require so… Continue reading Gift Guide: The Artist