365 Day Picture Challenge–Day 21-30

I love my new sparkly iPhone case!!

I go into Target for one thing and end up wandering aimlessly for hours…I have a problem.

I saw this car today and thought my roommate might want one!!

My new lipstick finally came today!

Girls Night In…spa & movie marathon!!

Such a nice day out that I wore my new sunnies!!

Picked up my butter dish from Color Me Mine today!!

This took way longer to put together than I ever thought it would.

This is my new obsession!! Can’t wait for the next episode!

My dad knows me so well! He sent me a Winnie the Pooh card!!

Days 1-10 and 11-20. All the pictures so far are here.

Craft Time: DIY Candle Repurposing

I’m a very crafty person and lately I’ve been looking for some fun and quick crafts to do. I’ve also been burning candles frequently so I find that I have a good amount of leftover glass containers. I’ve seen a ton of different tutorials online but I figured I would post an easy step-by-step tutorial here.

What you’ll need:

• A finished candle (I would suggest a Slatkin & Co. from Bath and Body Works. These candles usually burn out with about half an inch of wax left.)
• Mod Podge in a matte finish
• A paint brush
• Glitter (I like the Martha Stewart brand)
• Computer paper
• A butter knife

Directions:

1. Once you have a candle that is burnt out, peel off the front label. Just make sure that the candle isn’t hot anymore.
2. Place the candle in the freezer for at least an hour. This helps set the wax and makes it easier to take out.
3. After an hour, take the candle and with a butter knife, stab the wax so it creates a break. Do this multiple times in a few different places. Now you can pry the chunks of wax out with your knife or your hands.
4. Now that all the wax is out, there may or may not be metal wicks glued to the bottom. Sometimes these come out with the wax but if they don’t, fill the candle with really hot water. This helps loosen the glue and then you can either scratch them out with a knife or your fingernails.
5. Clean the container out well and remove the bottom label. After it’s dry, lay out the computer paper under the container so you don’t make a mess.
6. Using the paint brush, cover the inside of the container with a light, even layer of mod podge. Tip: do this step more quickly just so the glue doesn’t have time to dry.
7. With wet glue, dump in a generous amount of glitter into the container. Then maneuver the glitter around to cover the entire inside of the container.  Don’t worry if you spill the glitter while doing this–actually when the entire thing is covered in glitter, turn it upside-down and tap out any loose glitter onto the computer paper. You can funnel this excess glitter back into its container.
8. Now you just need to let it dry. The container will look more on the white side at first but as the glue dries and the glitter sets, the color of the glitter will be the end color.

Now you have a glittery new decoration to add some razzle dazzle to your room! I’ve made some of mine into a holder for makeup brushes and some for my jewelry. Let me know what you use yours for! Happy crafting!!

30 Day Movie Challenge: Day #26

Day 26. Movie You’re Most Embarrassed to Say You Like

I’m not really embarrassed to say that I like movies. I know there are a lot of bad movies that I enjoy. They’re entertaining. I get the difference between a good and a bad movie but sometimes I just don’t care!

• Surviving Christmas (2004)–A lonely, obnoxious young millionaire pays a family to spend Christmas with him. Starring Ben Affleck, Christina Applegate, James Gandolfini, Catherine O’Hara and Jennifer Morrison. It’s completely nuts and crazy but I laugh through the whole thing! It’s charming and entertaining! Oh and I’ve seen/met most of the main characters in this movie!!

• The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)–Lizzie McGuire has graduated from middle school and takes a trip to Rome, Italy with her class. And what was supposed to be only a normal trip, becomes a teenager’s dream come true. Starring Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg and Yani Gellman. I was a huge fan of the show so of course I would love the movie! It’s every girl’s dream to meet a cute Italian boy and become a popstar! And I know I’m not the only one that loves this movie…I think we all know the correct response to “HEY NOW HEY NOW!”

• Life-Size (2000)–A widower’s daughter accidentally brings her doll to life while trying to cast a spell to resurrect her mother. Starring Lindsay Lohan, Jere Burns and Tyra Banks. Look it’s cute little Lindsay! It shines bright and far! Hahaha! That song gets stuck in my head so often!!

• Glitter (2001)–Similar to Mariah’s life story. Mariah plays the role of a younger singer who is eager to become a big star. She dates a DJ who helps her get into the music business. Starring Mariah Carey, Max Beesley and Terrence Howard. I know, I know! Everyone hates this movie but when it first came out I think I was going through a Mariah Carey phase. I love her voice and still listen to some of the songs. And I really have a love for Terrence Howard too!

• On the Line (2001)–A shy advertising employee meets his dream girl on the El train, but doesn’t remember to get her phone number, resulting in an all-out search for the mystery girl. Starring Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Emmanuelle Chriqui. Who wouldn’t see a movie with multiple members of ‘NSYNC?!? Lance Bass was always my favorite but I love them all and one of my favorite parts is actually during the credits with Justin Timberlake! But now JT needs to start making more music!!

Are there any movies that you like that you’re too embarrassed to say??