Christmas in July

How many of you want to slap me for even mentioning Christmas? I get so tired of hearing this over used slogan:) but I could not stop myself. This video was recorded in December but never got posted. So finally, seven moths later... With no further delay, I present to you Thrifty Wrapping! Keep you Owl eyes open because I have a few other over due post:)

Easy Glass Etching

Getting a personalized gift is always so wonderful, but giving one is even better. In this video, I will show you how to turn any glass piece into a personalized gift. The best part about this, it takes ordinary and cheap items and turns them into unique thoughtful gifts. Here are a list of wonderful gift ideas for this technique:
Wedding Glasses
Glass Cake Servers
All Glass bowls and Platters... Click here to see my favorite piece for just $6.97)
Make teachers gifts (chip & Dip platter for $2 see video) add the chips and dip for an extra bonus!

Oh, the list could go on forever... hope the video inspires you to come up with some great ideas of your own. Supply list bellow!


Here is a supply list:
Glass dish
Contact paper (clear self liner)
Armour Etching Cream (use Micheal's coupon for this one)



Foam brush
**Cricut optional you can cut a design by hand using a stencil instead.

Homemade Coasters

I just love giving gifts but let's face it, I am a stay at home Mom and my husband's a fire fighter so my bank account does not allow me to give as much as I would like. However, with a little thrifty planning I have come up with a few gifts that I just love to make and give. Here is one for you to try today!

On a side note: I am super proud of what we both do for a living so I am my no means complaining!

Here is a supply list and links to these items:
Natural Stone Tile 9 stones for $5.97
Natural Stone Tile (idea for stamping on) 9 stones for $3.97
Gorilla Glue $3.98
Cork sold at Micheal's be sure to get your 40% coupon here
Scissors
Pen
Something to cover your work surface... Gorilla Glue will not come off must surfaces:)

What the hoot, I will give it a try.

If only I had a dime from every time I have heard, "You should..., you must..., why don't you..., or please find a way to document how you made or do blah, blah, blah. Don't get me wrong, I love all these sweet complements but they come from my dear friends and loved ones and I afraid they might be little bias. To make blogging even more complicated, I am dyslexia and doing a blog just opens up the opportunity for others to poke fun at my wonderful spelling or to wonder why in the world I am going to be an English teacher here in the near future:) So after all this whining, as you know since you are currently reading my blog, I am going to give this blogging thing one more chance. However, this time my blogging is going to be a little different (I am scared about this too). This time you will not only be reading my post but more often than not, you will be watching yours truly on video. That's right, this time I am trying video blogging instead. So grab some popcorn, a soda-pop if you must (or a coke if you live here in the south), some candy for me, and sit back and enjoy the show. Oh, and you don't even have to silent your cell phone for this show... how nice is that?