Face it pretty girl, you're CRAFTASTIC!

Hey all!  You sure lookin' crafty today.  I have a treat for you.   I have found the world's greatest music video about crafts, in the world! {You need to watch the video}

Some of you may think I've lost my mind, particularly my mother who I know will be calling me to say, "I don't get it."  But I'm telling you, this little gem sweater of a video will make your day.  In fact, I predict you'll be humming this tune and dancing in your tightest pants the next time you craft.


 


And just like the lyrics of the song say, I always want you to remember that -

If you're ever feeling like your in a crafting slump, just work through the paaain and know that you can do anything because you're 

CRAFTASTIC!

If you don't know Leslie Hall the comedian behind this video be sure to check out her other videos.  Tight Pants Body Rolls will have you high kicking and saying "Dance with me Woman!" in no time.

Breaking Dawn Party

I do not apologize for what you are about to see.  Why?  Because this was the BEST.  NIGHT.  EVER.  I know there is some Twi-hate in the world but I will have none of it here.  So come visit our Breaking Dawn Pre-Party and enjoy the festivities.

This was our pre-party for the midnight showing of the latest Twilight movie.  A large group of us had been going to midnight showings all along but I really felt like this year we needed a little more.  So with the generosity of my friend Michelle who volunteered her house along with many other contributers we partied.

 

Edward here to welcome you to the festivities. 

I used my Halloween wreath, changed out the orange ribbon for some red and attached some chess pieces (to represent the book cover).  Behind the wreath I taped a picture of Edward.  Because the party was at night and the porch was dark, his creeptastic stare freaked eveyone out as they approached the door.  Bonus!

My friend, Amy from Indulge With Me executed my idea for Vampire Cupcakes perfectly.  White cake and white frosting with shimmery sprinkles.  They had to sparkle!  Amy found the cupcake wrappers at Hobby Lobby.  Aren't they perfect?
 

Oh yeah, and did I forget to mention that they were filled with blood!!?!?!!!  Who-wah-ha-ha!!

Okay so maybe not blood, maybe it was delicious raspberry filling.  You can get the recipes for the cupcakes HERE.

I know what you're thinking - How could we possibly forget Team Jacob?  Of course we didn't!

We had a whole plate of Werewolf Treats.

Way to save Bella once again!  Good  doggie!  Good boy! 

I used this ginger snap recipe (minus the pepper) and they turned out delicious.  People who weren't normally fans of ginger snaps loved them.  I'll definetly make this recipe again.  Amy found the cookie cutter at Hobby Lobby.  It wasn't as easy to cut out the ginger snaps with the cutter as I would have liked but we made it work.  I baked a whole flat sheet of the dough.  While it was still hot, I cut out the bones and then removed the excess cookie bits.  I then put the bones back in the oven for a few more minutes to firm them up a little more.

Now, now, calm down.  We didn't forget the humans either. 

Introducing Porta"Bella" Mushroom Ravioli.

I made the raviolis from scratch and by scratch I mean, I rolled them out and filled them, so for reals scratch.  I then topped them with a portabella, spinach and garlic alfredo sauce.  Recipes and tutorials to come.

Michelle wowed us with the coolest drinks ever!  She printed out these fun wrappers she found and placed them on water bottles and hawaiian punch.

I made sure to drink my blood type, O negative.  It is the tastiest afterall.

There was lots more food.  Tons actually but I failed to get pictures of it all.

I really should have taken more pictures of the decorations too.  Michelle did such a great job!  She represented all 4 books perfectly by using the items from their covers placed around her house.  Here is her sons chess set.  He's quite the entrepreneur and charged her $1 to spray paint the pieces red! Ha ha!  She also had red ribbon draped, flowers, and red apples along with framed quotes from the movie and the books.  She also made yarn balls {you can see them in the background of the first cupcake pic} and repurposed some tissue paper hanging decorations {also in first pic} by spray painting them black, to hang from the ceiling.


Being the over achiever that I am I also brought my wedding dress to display.  Afterall, Breaking Dawn does feature the wedding of the century!

What's that you say?  Is that for reals a picture of Bella?

 Uhhh.... yeah.... I totally went there.  Bella looks pleased though don't you think?  Well, I know her expression never changes so you'll just have to take my word for it.  Very happy.

And I can't forget to mention this.  Not only did I pull my wedding dress out for the first time in almost 7 years but I also used the leftover red ribbon from our wedding.  Look very carefully... notice the brand of the ribbon?  Cooincidence?  I think not.  I always knew that John and I's love was perfect and timeless. 

Here's all my favorite girls at 2:30 am {about 10 or so didn't make it to the movie part}.  We all had a blast and can't wait for Breaking Dawn Pre-Party Part 2 and... Titanic Pre-Party and... Hunger Games Pre-Party and...

What can I say?  We like to party!

Oh yeah, and if you missed it, here's my mini spoiler-free review and my favorite quote to print out.

Two Words: Breaking Dawn {No spoilers, don't worry}

Yes, It's 3am.  Yes, I'm actually blogging.  Yes, I just had a huge Twilight party with my friends.  Yes, I stayed up late to watch Breaking Dawn.  Yes, I am fully aware that I am a complete nerd.

Y'all - I just had the best night.  I cannot wait to show you the pre-party we planned it was so great.

Breaking Dawn was just SO GOOD!  I loved it!  I felt like it stayed true enough to the book and in some ways was even better.  The CGI/make-up or whatever they did to Bella was unlike anything I have ever seen.  Incredible!

I won't spill everything I'll let you watch the movie for yourself but I will leave you with my new favorite quote.  This is getting embroidered onto something the first chance I get!  I know... I'm a dork but I'm a sucker for a good romance especially when Edward Cullen is involved!!!  And yes, I totally hopped on and made a little quote picture thing as soon as I possibly could.  What can I say??  I'm in love!

{Feel free to print this quote if you would like.  If you're having trouble clicking and saving it,

let me know and I can make an easier to print version for you.}

 

Sigh....

Oh yeah, and don't forget to stay through the credits!!  You won't want to miss anything!

Did you watch the movie yet?? 

What did you think????

KEEP CALM and READ ON

Have you seen the posters with a little crown that say

KEEP CALM

and

CARRY ON?

Of course you have.

Because they are EVERYWHERE.

It was cute at first.  Now it's just getting a little crazy.  I'm seeing these posters pop up everywhere.  And they want you to keep calm about almost everything.

{Harry Potter, travel, baking, sewing, typing, getting married, super heros,

fishing, shopping, rocking out, bird watching, dog owning, blah, blah, blah.}

Seriously the list goes on forever.  Click HERE to see my simple google search. 

You'll see what I mean.

Which has me asking -

I just don't get it.  Why is everyone freaking out?  Why is everything so upsetting? 

Have people gone mad?  Are they taking crazy pills?  Is there something I don't know? 

Is there some sort of bioweapon that causes mass panic like in Batman and the only cure is a message from the Queen telling us to keep calm? 

I always thought the cure for anything was more cow bells but surely, this must be it.

My only question left is what's next?

Possibly...

It's the only topic I haven't seen covered yet.

Actually, this one's not so bad. 

I think I'll have to print that one out and put it next to the little potty.  That way, the next time the 3 year old flips out and starts screaming and running away naked in a desparate attempt to avoid the "big girl potty", I'll simply just shake my head, point to the sign and then she'll be calm and completly understand.  It will be a potty training miracle.

Thanks KEEP CALM sign!  Now I understand you.

I kid of course, but seriously, what's up?  Where did these come from in the first place?

Though they are everywhere they still are kind of fun.  Which one is your favorite??

Camp Craft Series: Locker Magnets

This is part of a series of tutorials of crafts that were made at Girls Camp.  Check back throughout the week for more tutorials and amazing examples from all the wonderful, creative girls.

When deciding on crafts we chose to create these locker magnets.  We wanted to girls to come away with something that would remind them of their values, of who they are, of the Savior, of things that are important to them.  We hope that these magnets will be a reminder, a hope, a comfort to the girls (even if just for a second) on those long hard days of school.  There is so much temptation to do wrong that sometimes it takes a little reminder of who you are, and where you're going to keep you on the straight and narrow.

Supplies:

• Glass Tiles 1 7/8 x 7/8 (see below)
• Images (see printables below)
• Mod Podge
• E 6000 glue
• Magnets (see below)
• Foam brush
• Scissors

The glass tiles and magnets were purchased from ThoseSweetSensations.  I was unable to find the tiles anywhere in stores and this shop had exactly what I needed in the quantities I needed and for a reasonable price.  They also had the best magnets I have ever seen.  I would highly recommend getting their magnets.  They were extremely thin and extremely strong.

 If you click on the following images you will be directed to a site where you can print off the images for the magnets.  I would recommend printing with a laser jet (we used a copy service) and letting the ink dry at least over night to ensure you won't have a smudged image.



*THESE PRINTABLES ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY*

In no way do you have permission to sell anything made from them.



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TUTORIAL:

Step 1:  On the rough side of the glass paint on a thin but even layer of Mod Podge.

Step 2:  Cut out the image and place it face down onto the Mod Podged side of the glass.

Step 3:  Allow glue to dry enough that the paper won't move if you touch it.  Your image will look foggy at first.  The Mod Podge will dry and become clear.

Step 4:  Take a small amount of the E 6000 and place it on one side of the magnet.

Step 5:  Place the magnet onto the back of the paper and tile.  Let dry.



These were the simplest craft that we had and some of the girls who considered themselves, "not crafty" enjoyed making these.  There wasn't a lot of room for personalization with these but we did have extra glass gems that I donated from my personal stash.  The young women were able to use the same method as above but used scrapbook paper instead of the printables.

One girl created a set of magnets with the Young Women Values written on them.  They are so beautiful.  She used scrapbooking paper and a permanent marker to create them.

Make sure you come back tomorrow for

Decorated Wooden Frames

and check out yesterday's

Friendship Bracelets

if you missed 'em!