Tissue Paper Flowers

 We needed some decorations for a party we're having, so we made these adorable tissue paper flowers. Here's a tutorial so you can make some of your own. They're really easy and they only take about five minutes.


First of all you want to get five pieces of tissue paper. They can be any color you want. I think it would be cool to use multiple colors. So anyway, lay the tissue paper on top of each other so that their edges line up. Then you want to fold it in half.

 After you're done with that you want to to an accordion fold going length wise. Do it to the whole length.

 After that you need to find the middle and wrap some wire around it.

 Then, starting on the inside you start pulling the tissue paper up. Fluff it a little and keep working outwards.

 It should start to look like this.

 And there you have it. The finished product. I was surprised at how short of time it took to make them. I also thought it would be a good idea to use tissue paper from presents. It's a fun and easy decoration idea, especially for parties. (I would suggest not making them for pool parties though.)

If you want you can make two and then connect them together to make a ball. Then you can put a ribbon in the middle and hang them up.

ps Sorry if you can't understand my tutorial. It's kind of hard to explain.

I hate being sick!

Sorry guys, I've been kind of sick for the past couple of days. I haven't been able to keep up on my blog. But I have been able to keep up on my sleeping. I also read a lot when I'm sick. If you're looking for a good book you should read the "Uglies." It's a really good read. It's part of a series. I just got it from my local library. I'm on hold for the next one. I'm really excited to read it. If you have any good reads, just leave me a comment.
Well, I've got to get back to sleep. :)

(I just previewed this post and it looked really drab. I decided it needed some more color.)

I've Been Inspired

I dropped by Young House Love today. Oh my goodness! Their house is so amazing! I'm in love with it. They have inspired me. I now have this unquenchable desire to paint ever room in my house. I also want to go spend a whole bunch of money on cute furniture. I'm so jealous. I want my house to be as cute as theirs. I'm going to start with a new bed spread that I just bought. I'm going to give it to myself as a birthday present (which is coming up soon!).

 I love the yellow front door. It's so bright and inviting. I now want to pain my door yellow!

I am so very jealous of their sun room. I want a sun room! I also love the cow pillow. Mooo!

I really like the desk. They made it themselves. I'm in the process of looking for a cute desk at the moment.

 I'm in love with their master bedroom! Oh my goodness. I absolutely adore the chandelier and the striped pillows. Adorable!

 I am absolutely awestruck by their beautiful living room. It's so fresh and modern. I love how the green rug adds a bright splash of color.

 They're still working on their kitchen, but so far I'm in love with it. I really like the green walls. And I love their little dog under the table. His name is Hamburger.

 I LOVE their guestroom. Sheesh! I want to be a guest there. I don't even have a guest room. Sorry guys, if you stay at my house you're sleeping on the floor. jk!

 I want this dining room! I love the cupboards on the wall. I also love how they're not afraid to use such bold and vibrant colors.

ps Above is the bedspread that I bought. I got it at Kohls for only like $45. What a great deal. I love that place :) (It looks better in real life. I promise.)

[Update: I just went back to Kohls and I got the bedspread for only $25. What a deal!]

Some Cute Stuff To Make

Make this really cute appliqued pillow.

Try these super cute zipper broaches.

Learn how to make recycled bows.

Make one of these super cute pencil pouches.

Paint Chip Boxes

Feeling crafty? Here is fun tutorial to try. I found it on How About Orange. Click here for the tutorial.

Who Knew?

I was looking around on Ikea's site today looking for a new desk. I stumbled upon some fabric. Who knew that Ikea sold fabric? Some of them are actually pretty cute.

6 weird things

1- I used to be afraid of dogs. How weird is that? I was even afraid of small little dogs like teacup poodles. Now I'm only afraid of big, scary dogs.

2- I love crabbing. It is one of the coolest things ever!  The thing is that I hate eating crab. It's so gross! I just like catching the crab and letting my family eat it.

3- I love cute fabric. I am addicted to it. If you have a good place to get it that isn't that expensive, leave me a comment.

4- I put ketchup on my tacos. That might sound really weird, but you should try it. It's good.

5- I love Star Wars. I just starting watching them, but I immediately fell in love. Coolest thing ever!

6- My true love is chocolate milk! Mmmmmm...... So good