Lots of headband tutorials

Every time I need a hair accessory to match a particular outfit, it seems like I can search and search the stores and not find a thing . . . that is what I love about making my own accessories, as well as the satisfaction of creation.

Laurie at the Tip Junkie (one of my all time favorite blogs) has compiled a page of all types of headbands, complete with tutorials!

Click here for Laurie's page on headband tutorials :)

Thanks to Laurie for so much inspiration!

Beachy Shell Frame

A visit to the beach is not complete without collecting some shells.  Honestly, I have boxes and jars of shells collected through the years.  The favorite thing I do with shells is paint them with white pearl enamel and sprinkle with shimmery translucent glitter . . . finished off with sealer.  It is a very nice effect that is perfect for so many projects.  Leaving them in their natural state is also beautiful.  Nature is perfect in its beauty!

This shell frame is an awesome way to display shells from your beach visits :)

Click here for the tutorial.

Man Shirt Messenger Bag

It is about time that it has become fashionable for a man to have a bag to carry his stuff in.  I've never understood the concept of the poor guys having to stuff their stuff into their pockets.


Another reason for man bags . . . ladies in a hurry to do the laundry lead to mishaps!


I'm so guilty . . . and I'll never forget this . . . The Captain has a habit of leaving his wallet and stuff in his pockets.  When I'm in a hurry getting the laundry done, I run around the house gathering up clothes as I get the washer started.  You know where I'm going with this . . . when he went to look for his wallet, it was getting washed in his jeans!  Too funny now . . . but not so funny then, as he scrambled to get his wallet out of the wash and everything inside was soaked.  :) OK . . . I'll be honest and admit I thought it was funny at the time . . . he didn't!


The time has come for man bags, although your man may need some coaxing to agree!  I'd love the combination of a flannel shirt and jeans for the bag . . . the manlier (is that a word?) the better so he will actually use it.


Honestly, I love the design and would love to make one for myself as a tote bag or an organizer . . . very cool idea!  Thanks to Megan at The Crafty CPA for this awesome project!  Check out her blog for more clever ideas :)

Click here for the tutorial!