Mason Jar Dispensers

Good morning all,
Before I traveled to the frozen North, I had some crafting time.  I love Mason Jars.  You can do so much with them.  Well, this time around, I created a dispenser.  You can use these as soap or lotion. 

All you need is a mason jar (you can purchase at Hobby Lobby), a dispenser (I got mine from my favorite store, Lowe's), and a drill.

Drill a hole that is the same size as the dispenser right in center of lid.

I use epoxy to glue the dispenser in place.

Ta-Da! It's done.  What a simple, yet fun project! I love it.  I gave one to my mother-in-law who loves gardening and canning.  She also loves birds, so I added something special.  Wire bird nests hanging from it with twine.  It is so cute in her kitchen.

I can make these for you as well, if you are interested! Price is $15 and I do accept paypal. 

Much love,

Brie

She always has and always will be my inspiration

Greetings everyone from the frozen tundra.

I first wanted to apologize for my slow blog.  The past two weeks have been, well, tough.  On Friday January 6th, I lost the greatest inspiration of my life.  My grandmother, Lorraine, went to heaven.  On Saturday January 7th, my grandfather followed her in what could be taken as one of the greatest love stories ever written. 

Needless to say, I am in North Dakota now for a few more days...... So sorry no art has been done lately.

My grandma is the one who I gave me my little bit of art talent that I have.  I have decided that my next venture will be in the art of rosemaling. (google it).

I may have to paint a couple doves as well.  :)

I MISS YOU GRANDMA AND GRANDPA.  It's just not the same.  I want to thank them for all the love and memories that I will have forever.  Thank you.

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Happy Holidays, All!

Happy Holidays Everyone!
The last week before the holidays. For me, this week will be finishing up my class and doing some holiday baking.
Might not get to much crafting, but if something comes to me, I will make sure to post it.
I just want to tell everyone to Enjoy The Season! Now is the time to give extra hugs and kisses to those loved ones and do something special to create those new memories.
May God Bless you this holiday and always,

Much Love,
Brie

Words with Friends

Hello all!
In the spirit of the most addicting app on my Ipad! Words with Friends Ornaments.
Super cute!
I found an old scrabble game and hot glued all the letters together
For these, I added a yellow ribbon and put an ornament hook on the back.
Spray painted with some glitter spray paint and they were complete!

I have more plans for words after the holidays.  Frames, etc.... Love!
If you are interested in a words ornament, let me know. I can create almost anything using the scrabble tiles.  Cost is $4 which includes shipping.

Destiny

Hello all!
A little bit more about me.  I have an obsession with Forrest Gump. Well actually my husband and I do.  It's a funny story that stems from our first date.  We even had the theme song as our processional music at our wedding... Well, a few months back, I was at Kirklands and saw a beautiful painting that I just had to have for our bedroom. 

Well, I got home and come to find out! It's the same tree that Forrest taught Jenny how to dangle on.  Ok, so I'm rambling now...

So the other day, I decided to do a painting.... One thing led to another and I now have a feather to go with my tree.

I named this one destiny:  "I don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it's both. Maybe both is happening at the same time."- Forrest Gump

Now, hopefully the wax museum in San Antonio will have Forrest Gump back from repair soon so my husband and I can take a picture with him and well, my Forrest Gump theme room will be complete :)

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Fun way to show off those Christmas Cards

I love Christmas! So much fun to decorate! And its a perfect time to pull out old things and make them new!
I was trying to find a way to display all the Christmas cards we have received!
This is what I came up with.

I took an old picture frame that had the glass broken in it. 
Added some mesh from Lowes.
To attach it I stapled it to hold it in place then ran a strip of hot glue over it.
Spray painted it gold and added a bow! (For the record, I now found out that I can not tie bows either)
and spray painted some little clothes pins I found at Hobby Lobby!
Ta-Da! Christmas card holder! Easy peasy! :)
Happy Holidays, all! 

Just another homework avoider

On Sunday, I was suppose to be writing a paper on the influence of citizens in the public policy decision making process. *YAWN*
I had boards sitting beside my desk and I kept eying them.  I had to take a break.
3 fence boards nailed on a small board and ta-da! I just painted some quick flowers and went back to my homework.
The next day, I sprayed Krylon clear poly on it and put a picture frame hanger on the back. 
Art is way more fun than public policy :)