DIY: Mason Jar Vases

I have always found mason jars to be a modern twist to a vintage look. I decided to crate my own mason jar vase, and I wanted to share it with you all. 

Let's get started!!

Items you will need:

1 - mason jar

Two different colors of acrylic paint (I used gold and navy blue)

A paint brush

Sand paper

Step 1: paint your jar with the base color. This color will later serve as the "peek-a-boo" color for your vase. I chose gold for my jar.

Step 2: Since the color was really translucent, I decided to do a second coat. 

Step 3: After the 2nd coat is completely dry, it is time to introduce the second color. I painted the mason jar with 3 coats of navy blue.

Step 4: Taking the sand paper, I went over all of the letters on the mason jar to give it a rustic feel. This process must be done with a soft hand to prevent peeling off all of the paint.

Hope you enjoyed and try out this new DIY!

XO Cindy 

Sneak Peek - Graduation

Here is a mini haul of the supplies I have gathered, thus far, for my graduation! I'm so excited to finally fulfill one of my most dearest goals in life, and that is to obtain a college degree!!! 

In honor of this accomplishment, I will be having a celebration with all of my loved ones that have supported me through this journey. 

Let's move on with the items I have picked up!

Below is a picture of my graduation invitations and thank you cards! I have always believed that taking the time to thank everyone that took the time to attend your event, deserves a little appreciation. Writing them a little thank you not will always brighten anyone's day.

Party City - $7.99 ea.

Next is the fun/decorative stuff!

I picked up these simple picture frames because I want to create my own chalkboards with inspirational quotes to place all around my venue. I thought these were perfect for my modern event.

Dollar Tree - $1.00 ea.

Unfortunately (or fortunately) these frames have no stand attached to the back of them, therefore I also picked up these cute gold easels! Luckily for me, my schools colors contain black and gold, so it worked out!

Dollar Tree - $1.00 ea.

Lastly, I wanted to create a sign in "book" idea for all of our guests. I found this really cute idea of having them write suggestions/thoughts/anything on a rock and placing it into a clear glass jar! I fell in love with this idea because it can easily be a home decor piece (but a bit more meaningful)! Due to this idea, I purchased black river rocks big enough for creative messages.

Dollar Tree - $1.00 ea. bag

This is the end of this mini haul but I will continue to update you all with any new items that I put together for my event!

XO Cindy

Movie Night

In 2007 the most amazing movie came out in theaters around the world! The movie that I could, 'til this day, watch a million times and never get bored or tired of it. This movie is 300!!!! The Greek and the Persians battling it out for what they believe in, and wow is it an action movie. 

So if any of my viewers have not watched this movie, please make sure to set some time this weekend for this wonderfully crafted film!

In addition, today (7 years later), a second movie is released: 300: Rise of an Empire! I watched it yesterday and I was sooo thrilled. After coming out of the theater, I was a bit disappointed because many of the scenes seemed totally computerized (more so than the first movie). The concept, story line, and action was all there, but the graphics were pretty "weak". I would rate this second movie a 7 out of 10 for those reasons.

 

I am still a huge fan of the movie and if they came out with more, I will be the first one in line waiting for it!

XO Cindy

Hello March!

Wow is this year flying by, or what? We have officially started our third month of the year, and it seems as if I just celebrated the new year yesterday. I have so many things going on this month and I cant wait to share them with you all.

First thing first, Happy Birthday to all you beautiful March babies! Also, SPRING is almost here, which only means that Summer is around the corner (my FAV season)!!!

This month is one of the busiest one for me (until May 2014 arrives). I have a family game night/dinner, my brother-in-law and his wife's baby shower, and the famous Breakfast at Tiffany's bridal shower that I have been prepping for in honor of my soon-to-be sister-in-law!

I cannot wait to continue showing you all of the stuff that we put together for the bridal shower AND my graduation party!!!

I will post a mini haul of recent purchases that I have made for these events. Please stay tuned my lovely viewers!

XO Cindy