DIY Floral Mason Jar Votives!
These are so pretty. I love how the candlelight looks through the fabric.
The process is so simple.
You could even use LED tea lights (they’re so cute cos they flicker) so you wouldn’t run the risk of burning your place down. I’m so paranoid when it comes to candles.
via fellow fellow
Make your own coasters!
I am beyond thrilled with how these coasters turned out. Because a) THEY ACTUALLY TURNED OUT RIGHT, b) they were super cheap. Super, super cheap. And c) they’re so pretty! and customizable! and easy! So here’s how ya make ‘em. Because I know you want to. :)
1) go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and get some 4x4 inch or so ceramic wall tiles. Mine were—get this— 16 cents. Yeah. Did I mention that they were cheap? Anyway. They are “biscuit” colored. In case you were wondering.
2) Get out your favorite scrapbook paper. Cut out a square or whatever else you want—letters, shapes, etc etc etc.
3) Mod Podge like there’s no tomorrow. First coat the back of your design, then adhere onto clean tile, then coat the whole tile. Let it dry.
4) Cut out a square of felt and hot glue it on the back so that the tiles don’t scrape up anything.
That’s it! There are so many ways you could customize these, it’s ridiculous. Make a set of four for a fabulous, (cheap :] ) Christmas gift!
"But who can say what’s best? That’s why you need to grab whatever chance you have of happiness where you find it, and not worry about other people too much. My experience tells me that we get no more than two or three such chances in a life time, and if we let them go, we regret it for the rest of our lives."
— Haruki Murakimi (via slekes)
"If we listened to our intellect we’d never have a love affair. We’d never have a friendship. We’d never go in business because we’d be cynical: “It’s gonna go wrong.” Or “She’s going to hurt me.” Or,”I’ve had a couple of bad love affairs, so therefore …” Well, that’s nonsense. You’re going to miss life. You’ve got to jump off the cliff all the time and build your wings on the way down."
— Ray Bradbury (via slekes)