Pardon the Interruption

We will now be returning to our regularly scheduled DIY's. School kind of took over my life in a major way (#hardmajorprobs, amirite?), but since summer break began I have been crafting a little each week. Here are some of the small projects I have done:

my uneven handwriting is the bane of my existence.

Bada-bing! Two crafts in one! This July I am going back to the most BEAUTIFUL place on earth, Armenia, Colombia. On the left, inside a cute Washi tape frame (seriously, it's just tape) is the outline of Colombia. Happiness. On the right is a quote that I feel has come to reflect my life over these past few years. I am so blessed that I have been able to travel to share the gospel of Christ around the world and leave little pieces of my heart with everyone I have met.

TOMS flag crafts are so hipster it hurts

This shelf is ultimately still my favorite craft of all time, because I got to use a power saw. TOMS flag in a frame: I have about five of these laying around because I'm obsessed with TOMS. Aforementioned flag previously was taped into the inside of my closet door until I found a cheap, glassless frame in our attic and I decided to see if I could make it fit... and it did. I like that the fabric of the flag contrasts with the wooden frame! Other shelf items: W, painted by yours truly at the very cute and creative Artsy Me studio; glitter Georgia; fake flowers in a vase; paint chips collected while choosing the color for my shelf - very close to colors in my bedspread; and the quote "When you have bad days, remember why you're doing that thing you love. Remember why it's worth it."

thou shalt not judge all my GA outlines

And last but certainly not least, one of my cuter crafts (in my personal opinion): an outline of sweet, sweet Georgia next to the words of our unofficial (or possibly our actual) state theme song. I love to travel, but nothing is quite like being home. Usually this song gets stuck in my head during our return flights.

I hope that this summer I will be posting many more DIY projects (there are some big ones on my list!). After finding super cute easy application wallpaper today at target (SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS!), I am full of ideas! Keep me posted about your own crafts or things you would like to see me do! Enjoy the summer weather!


-nicole