Do-It-Yourself Business Cards...

apparently it's a good idea to bring business cards to blog meet ups/mingles. i didn't know this until about 10 minutes before i was going to leave when i saw another lady going to Soel's mingle saying she was making cards last minute. um...me too!

here is what i came up with. i am actually pretty pleased with the final product.

what you'll need:

~kraft cardstock
~computer
~printer
~washi tape
~paper cutter

step one:
design your card, i just used microsoft word but you can use anything you like (i.e. whatever mac has, photoshop, etc). i used {this} website to get my QR code. i only put my name and blog address on my card but the next ones i do i will add my etsy shop and possibly email. who knows. i made three columns and spaced out three designs in each column. you will need to cut these in 2"x3.5" so make sure they are spaced so that you can do that.


step two:

print your design on your cardstock.


step three:

cut your cards in 2"x3.5" measurements.



step four:


add washi tape for fun! it really made a huge difference adding the washi tape. it just added that extra awesome-ness  that the cards needed. they were pretty plain and boring without. 

AND voila'! you're done! hand them out! send me one! or at least take a picture so i can see. :)

an ugly men's shirt no more! summer dress tutorial!

okay. here it is! finally! please please please forgive the not so good photos! i have no excuses other than...i was in a hurry? haha. oh well. 

have fun! send me a picture if you make this!

DIY Grown-up "Piggy Bank"

What You'll Need:

-Mason jar (I used a quart size)
-Spray paint in any color (I used Satin Almond)
-Scrap fabric at least 6x6 inches
-Scissors, hot glue gun, tag (opt.)

Step One:

     Spray paint your jar. Be very careful to not spray too much in one spot because it will drip. AND make sure you do this out side or in a very well ventilated area. Let dry according to spray paint directions.

Step Two:

     Cut your fabric into a circle. I used the lid ring to measure the length I wanted. Make you do at least an inch and a half around the ring to create the skirt look. Glue the fabric to the lid part.

Step Three: (Optional)
     Create your own personalized tag! I am using my jar as a piggy bank to save my money in. You can use yours for whatever you would like!

Step Four: 

     Put it all together! You're finished!! Enjoy!

xoxo

Jess