Advice From a Mermaid

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Dirty 30 Mermaid Party Decorations!

My parents hosted a 30th birthday party for me and of course, it was mermaid themed! It was fabulous!!!

The cake was my favorite part!  The details were amazing! 

This was a candy bar where everyone could create their own goody bag.

My crafty stepmom created the "M" monogram using loofahs and battery operated lights!

Those flip flop cookies were so cute and the cupcakes were gorgeous!

This was by far the best birthday party I've ever had!  I loved all of the details and was so impressed with everything!

In Memory

I decided to take one of my favorite sayings and create a little sign.  I made one for my home and one for my niece in memory of my Mom!  This was a quick and easy little craft! 

What you'll need:
-Sign (I chose both of mine from Michael's)
-Markers (I used paint markers, but sharpies work too!)
-Burlap Bows!

I just simply wrote the quote on the sign above.  For the sign below, I used a plain wooden sign and painted it pink, before writing the quote.  

Then I added the burlap bows, which I also found at Michael's!  Quick and easy!  Happy crafting y'all! 

Repurpose Scentsy Clam Shells

As many of you already know, I'm a Scentsy Independent Consultant!  Today I wanted to share some ideas I've had on reusing Scentsy clam shells!  I get so many of these and I love finding ways to reuse them!!! 

What you'll need:

-Empty clam shell

-Glue (Elmers & hot glue)

-Scrapbooking Paper

-Scissors

-Googly Eyes

-Pipe Cleaners

-Magnets

For the first project, I made a critter out of the lid portion of the clam shell. I cut a piece of scrapbook paper to the shape of the lid.  Using Elmer's glue I secured the paper to the lid, then added the eyes and nose.  I used a marker to make the mouth.  Using a hot glue gun, I secured the pipe cleaner to the back of lid and also secured the magnet. I used corners of the scrapbooking paper to create the ears and glued them to the outer portion of the lid!   

When I initially used the magnets on the back of the lid, I used Styrofoam to lift the magnet out of the lid a little, but I later found it was easier to glue the magnet directly to the lid. 

This next project is great for my fellow Scentsy Consultants!  I cut the lid off of old clam shells and added my label with my information.  It's a great play on a business card!  I just glued a magnet on the back.  I use it as a bag stuffer when packaging orders and my customers love it!  

This isn't so much a project, but sharing an idea!  I love using the empty wax portion of the clam shell as a pallet for paints!  It comes in handy with all the crafting and painting I've been doing lately!!! 

The last idea is kinda fun!  I took a clam shell and glued a piece of scrapbook paper on the front.  I then cut eight slips of paper and tucked them into each section.  On the pieces of paper I wrote a small object, for example "penny" or "paper clip" to create a scavenger hunt.  Obviously you can write what ever you heart desires on the slips of paper, I was trying to think of little things that would fit into the little compartments!  

 

I hope you enjoyed today's post!  I'd love to hear any other suggestions on how to reuse the clam shells!!! Happy Crafting Y'all!!!

Mermaid Apparel!

I keep seeing these adorable tops on Facebook ads!  They are so cute and I want them all!!!

Sand Souvenirs!

Alright!  Time to get back to crafting! I was on a crafting binge and I had to take a little break!  I thought this was a fun craft for Labor Day weekend!  As the summer winds down and lots of families are vacationing at the beach, this is something fun and easy anyone can do!  

What you'll need:

-Glass bottle (I used a wine bottle, beer bottle, and patron bottle)

-Ribbon

-Seashells

-Decal

-Scrap booking paper

-Mod Podge Glue

-Gorilla Glue

*Just a helpful reminder, don't throw away the cork or bottle cap! You will need this!*

First, you have to drink the beverage in order to empty the bottle!  I would then suggest cleaning out the glass bottle with water and soap.  Once the bottle is clean and ready to go, simply take it to the beach and fill with sand!  You can also fill a zip-lock bag with sand and then cut the bottom corner of the bag to fill the bottle.  Because some of my bottles were so big, I just took them to the beach with me and scooped the sand right into the bottle.  Simply stick the cork in the top or use gorilla glue to reattach the cap.  Make sure you've secured your bottle of sand properly for the ride home! 

I try to fill a bottle each year I go to the beach, I think it's a fun little souvenir and it fits perfect in the decor for my living room!  Once I'm home from my beach vacation, I'll embellish the bottle. I gather seashells from the beach and string them on ribbon and tie around the neck of the bottle. I have also used scrap book paper and mod podge glue to decorate the bottle! Hope y'all enjoyed! Happy crafting!

The most amazing sound in the world!

Snapchat, anyone?

Anyone else obsessed with this mermaid filter snapchat has?! If only I could look like this everyday!!!

This Mermaid got her fin...

In the form of a blanket! And I'm so in love!

I ordered mine from Amazon, I was surprised how comfortable it is! It's perfect! 

Even Olivia, my cat, wanted in on the action!!!