Pinterest Challenge #2

Hello again.  Just wanted to update yall on my second Pinterest Challenge success.  Now, it's not very creative.  But I have re-created it numerous times.  I only thought to get a picture of the most recent one.

Here is the pin I strived to re-create:

Here is my rendition:

Here is the step-by-step.  I started with a coat of clear polish.

Then did two coats of OPI "I'm Not a Cocktail Waitress"

Then I did another clear coat on every nail except my ring fingers.  I did this very sparkly top coat on the ring fingers.  It is not as sparkly as in the original pin but it makes a nice accent nail.  

Please forgive the horrible lighting in my living room.

I have also done this with grey and a peach color.  I am not a huge fan of red finger nails (I usually save it for toes) but I was feeling festive.

Stay tuned for Pinterest Challenge #3.

Pinterest Challenge: Update #1

To be honest I have been slacking on my creation of pins.  I need to hit up Hobby Lobby and Lowes to get some supplies for the more interesting crafts I want to complete.  Hopefully after the Holiday chaos I will actually have time and money to get these going.

But I have been successful on a few pins!  So here is #1 from my challenge.

Ever notice this pin from Pinterest?

With some help from my lovely and clever friend Laura, I have been successful with the Sock Bun.  Now I really thought it would never work on me.  I have very thin and fine hair.  It is longer than shoulder length but it is not thick.  Not even close.  But, this Sock Bun method has been amazing! It took me a few tries and I am still perfecting it (takes some finesse to get it tight and the sock covered up).

I started with a dark brown sock (sorry New York & Co. that I had to ruin your nice socks but its all I had).  I cut the toes off.  Then rolled the sock into itself to create this donut.  Then I put my hair in a high ponytail and pulled my hair through the sock.  I placed the tip of my ponytail on the sock and started tucking the ends in and rolling the sock down towards the base of the pony.  Just kept tucking the ends, spreading the hair around, and rolling the sock until I got to the base.  Like I said, the more I do it, the better I get at making it tight and secure.  Here is what I ended up with after a few trials:

I have much better pictures of it on my phone but for some reason my phone is refusing to cooperate with my computer.  I am so in love with it.  It is easy.  Makes me look like I have thicker hair.  It also makes me feel like a ballerina which I've always wanted to be.  I think I'll be rocking this look all Christmas break.

Stay tuned for Challenge Mission #2.

Shout Out to all my fellow bloggers/pinners who have been completing Pinterest projects.  You are my inspiration!

I Saw the Sign

I am almost 29 years old.  Tomorrow is the big day and I am feeling a little old.  So I started to think of the signs that I am getting older.  I decided to share these signs with you!

1. I love to wear sweats.  I would rather wear sweats than any other piece of clothing
2. I get up at 5AM and am perfectly happy to go to bed at 8PM.
3. I adore shopping for furniture, kitchen gadgets, home decorations, and appliances.
4. My idea of a perfect Friday/Saturday night is sitting on my couch in sweats watching Harry Potter or Ghost Adventures.
5. I would rather be home then anywhere else in the world.
6. I am posting picture of my cats more and more on Facebook and Twitter.
7. I love sweaters and cardigans.
8. Going to the college bars makes me feel really old.
9. I have baby fever.  Like bad.
10. I get the urge to knit something on a regular basis.
11. I had my 10 year high school reunion this year.
12. I want another cat.  3 would make me a bonafide Cat Lady.

Here's to having as much fun as possible during my last year in my 20's!!

Pinterest Challenge

Hi, remember me?  I think I need to just admit to the fact that I am horrible at this whole blogging thing.  I love to read others (and trust me, I catch up on yalls blogs at least once a week) but am pretty crummy at keeping mine updated.  Well, I am going to try yet again to do more posts.  Starting with accepting my friend's Pinterest Challenge (to check out the "rules" go visit her lovely and current blog here).  So to start, I am going to post some of the pins I plan on following through on so you guys can hold me accountable!

Sweater Dress with Plaid Shirt 

Yarn Wrapped Wreath for Christmas or a year-round one

Burlap Wreath

Scrapbook Paper Tile Coasters

Throw Pillows for the new love seat (will have to buy these cuz I can't sew)

Ricotta Spinach Wontons

Rainbow Cupcakes

Rescue a third cat???  Is that just sad?  But I mean, come on, my duo needs a ginger or a grey kitten in the mix.  Right??  And I would be rescuing it!

Post some pics of pins you have actually made/acquired/eaten!  I will keep you posted on mine!  Happy crafting!!!