COTW - tree wall hanging

I LOVE this! So you'll need paper towel rolls (or toilet paper rolls), and paper bags. 

-Cut the paper bags into 6in strips (I used two paper bags with 4 or 5 strips each)

-soak them in water for a couple minutes each, 

-then as you take them out to the water twist them to ring the water out, 

-then begin to form your tree! (I had to use heavy things to hold down the paper bags.)

-Let dry for 24 hours

Now it will not stay together I found out. So I had to glue the branches together to get them to stay in that form. 

Now for the toilet paper rolls. 

-Take a role and flatten it in half. (making an eye shape, or leaf in this case)

- cut one inch sections from the roll

- I used about 40 leafs for this tree.

You don't have to paint it but I thought it would make it look more unique than just a brown tree. I used my leftover Americana paint from my freshman year at DAAP. I had 8 colors and 40 leaves so each color was on 5 leaves. 

Here is the blog that I got the idea from! She has steps to her process on there too

Paper Roll Twisted Oak Tree

COTW - Jewelry Holder

Jewelry holder made from an old picture frame and fence wire. I found some old tomato fence wire in the basement and my mom let me use an old picture frame and I had some old felt pieces. I used a stapel gun to attach the wire to the back of the inside rectangle of the picture frame the felt was then glued around the outside of the frame to protect from the wire. I then glued seashells to the outside for fun =)

I loveeee it! such a good way to display jewelry!

COTW - Toilet Paper Roll Wall Hanging

I also got this idea off of  http://pinterest.com/. Its made from toilet paper/paper towel rolls! I mean you throw those things away anyways! there are SO many cool ideas and patterns and I hope to make them all =) Anyways its super easy! 

-take a toilet paper roll and flatten it in half (this will give it that tear drop shape)

-mark off around one inch sections with a pen or something

-cut the roll into 1 in strips

-then glue them into any pattern you want! I would glue four of them together in the center then glue those bigger flower patterns together to make this =)

happy crafting! 

~In the life of Mariah~

-I got business cards last week! WOOP! Thanks to AlwaysClassy for passing them out at her shows =)

-I am also working on uploading a new WordPress website so HOPEFULLY I'll have that up soon...fingers crossed =) 

-I am working on a music video for Crossroads Kids Club, 3-4 year olds =) which I am SUPER excited about

-I got to spend this past weekend with Mark =) which is probably the most exciting thing of all :D I really can't describe how happy he makes me. Still trying to get used to this only seeing him once every couple of months... 

Thats about it for now! Hope everyone has a great day!

God is Love

Christ is Truth

COTW (craft of the week) - Jean Braclet

So I realize this isn't a happiness challenge, kinda gave up on that since I was so far off on the days. And recently I have been crafting a lot and just kind of wanted to share what I have been making. This first thing is a jean bracelet that I made out of wire, a jean seam, and beads.

They are adorable! I made 4 of them, 2 of which I gave away. And since the wire is already coiled it is so easy to put on and wear for a whole day. 

Have a great day everyone!