Top 10 Projects in 2013

Hey Friends!
I hope your holiday was beyond lovely and I had an incredibly wonderful time. We had a fantastic time with friends and friends that feel like family.  We also survived a few days of travel on those crazy highways-  I know you know what I'm talking about here.

I'm following the tradition of years and years and doing a project round up. Here's the top projects viewed from 2013-2014. 

DIY Glitter Glass Ornaments

Tis the season to be jolly! And Merry! And Cheery! 

All my life I have found happiness in Christmas. I think many of you probably feel the exact same way. I remember when I was a little girl, my father would take the entire family to the church and we'd listen to the Christmas message and learn about Christ. I would practically explode with anticipation as Santa would finish the night with presents and candy. It was so magical and though commercialism has saturated the market, the magic is still there. You just have to look for it in ways that bring it alive. 

DIY Silver Lace Ornament

Holy cow- I just barely got out our Christmas cards today! I feel like I'm running on a treadmill to catch up with the Christmas preparation, but I'm not making much progress. So I'll make this short and sweet. I made these silver ornaments by wrapping lace around an ornament and then spray painting it all silver. 

DIY Nativity Scene Glass Ornament

Yesterday was my and Zack's anniversary! We celebrated by taking finals for like eight hours- how romantic... Actually, after working on tests we went to our favorite restaurant, Cheesecake Factory and then my darling hubby let me shop at Home Goods AND Ikea. 

DIY Snow Ball Ornaments

Did you get a chance to link up your Instagram profile at the Instagram Hop? Make sure you do, so you and I can all get linked up on Instagram!

Last year I was in the first year of my MBA program, so basically every type of crafting was put on hold. [Which is sort of like a DIY-ers torture.] Incidentally, we are heading into finally and I am dying for Christmas break!! Buuuuut the year before before school, when I ruled my life and not them, I made 5 or 6 different types of ornaments. Then, this year, I've done the same. Which means I'll be posting them all throughout this and next week! 

Instagram Hop Monday, Super InstaFun

 I don't know which I love more: my blog friends or Instagram! Here's our chance to bring the two together! I can't wait to see what you've been up to on Instagram and now we can all get linked up!  

Here's a little preview of my feed- showcasing a few pics from Washington state, Oregon, Colorado, and Louisiana. Yes. There has been a whole lot of traveling and we've got Alabama, Florida, and we are heading to London and Whales!! Now for the party->

Framing your Christmas Cards

So, I freaking love Christmas. I love the smells, the lights, the glitter, the ornaments, and the sparkles. You know what I hate? 

I hate thousands of cards littering my fridge door. I especially hate when I close the door and they all fall down and scatter on my kitchen floor. I also hate that some slip under the stove, never to be seen again. I saw this DIY project on TV, where someone put all their pics in a frame, so I thought I'd give it a go. It has alleviated some my cluttered card burden and brought the cheer back to my merry heart. 

DIY Stained Glass Ornaments [Transparent & Opaque]

Christmas is here, bringing good cheer! Merry... Merry... Merry Christmas! I've been making myself merry by staining my own christmas ornaments. I'm not sure if many of you know how to stain glass bulbs, but these are quite easy to do. I wanted something to match my color scheme or blues and greens, which isn't always the easiest to find. That's why the DIY ornament is a perfect solution.