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More DIY - Chalkboard labels spruce up boring kitchen canisters

So, I've been doing a lot of Pinteresting lately, and getting ideas for home decor. We're in the process of buying a HUD home, and I'm getting super excited to decorate it! I went into Cost Plus World Market, today, to see what they had, and came across these chalkboard labels, and I instantly KNEW I had to have them for my plain, white, ceramic kitchen canisters. I've had them forever, and I love them, ~BUT~ they are kind of, well, plain. Here are the labels and my canisters:

And here is the finished product:

Super simple, but I think they made a HUGE diference, don't you?

Being Crafty

So, I've been away for a while, but lately, I've been harnessing my inner craft diva. Today, I made a necklace hanger with some drawer knobs that were 50% off this week at Hobby Lobby and an unfinished, scalloped piece of wood. I painted and distressed the plaque, then enlisted hubby's help with attaching the knobs and a hanger to hang it on the wall. The following are pictures of the progression:

painted the plaque aqua

distressed the color, decided on only using 3 of the knobs

all finished, hung, and necklaces added!

Maxi dresses and a new piercing...

I finally got a maxi dress! I've always had trouble finding one I like, and Target had some on sale this week, so I bought one! Usually, I'm too tall, and they barely hit me at the ankle, but this one was the perfect length! I might get the other color they had, and scope out a few other styles as well! Also, debuting a new piercing a got a couple weeks ago! I absolutely love it. AND I can hide it, for when I'm with people that I know don't appreciate it. ;)

 Full length...

 Closer....

 Closer still......

 Classic feet angle.

 This is a necklace I made. I just LOVE it!!!

 The last couple Brian took, and I just thought they were cute. :D

Skirts are for Springtime!

I got a new skirt, yesterday. Normally this isn't super-exciting news, but I'd been eyeballing this skirt for a while, and every time I looked for it in my size, they were out! They completely sold out online! They finally got more back in online, but I stopped by my local store yesterday, and they actually had one in my size, so I snagged it! :D

I just LOVE the pockets in front and the elasticized waist! It's super comfy and light, and perfect for spring / summer here in the heat of the AZ desert! AND it will go perfectly with any color top I have! I also thought I'd feature some of the jewelry I've been making. I am having a blast making it and love to share it with all of you! If you see something you like, you can save 15% off your total order with coupon code MMB412!

What I wore:

Shirt: Orange Henley from Old Navy

Skirt: button down denim skirt with elasticized waist from Old Navy

Necklace: Octopus cameo on antique brass bezel with antique brass chain, by Me (melisstress - not for sale)

Bracelet: Orange skulls and turquoise beads by Me (You can buy it here: melisstress)

Shoes: turquoise braided sandal at Target

Slacker

I have been slacking. Hard to the core. I have been sick and the kids have been on Spring break for 2 weeks, and I have been pretty busy making the jewelries. And I'm out of excuses, now... I hope to get back to it, here, pretty darned soonly.........

I'm making stuff!

I made this cute bobby pin! Find this and more at my etsy shop!