Monthly Archives: June 2012

Happy Sunday! I have been crafting away lately and I realized I didn’t post anything since Friday! What’s wrong with me! I think I am loosing it (hahahah).

I absolutely love the craft I am posting today. I posted  a “hint” on facebook & twitter, and everyone was exited about it. Wanna know what the hint was? {{matches}}.

I don’t know about you but I LOVE using matches instead of those long donky lighters. Don’t get me wrong, when I need to light something that’s impossible to do with a little match I am happy I have a long donky lighter! Speaking of flames, remember my post I did the other day?

How to cut glass

Well. I am totally STOKED because in 4 days it has gotten over 74K views! WHAT! I know. I am just as excited as you! I think we can top this with this baby! But I need your help Jaderbugs! Let’s get started because today’s a big day! It’s Father’s Day, so Happy Father’s Day to all your “Faja’s” out there. Especially “happy” day to my {faja} and {faja-n-law}.  Yes, you MUST say Faaa-Juhhhhhhh like this! (hahahah)

Seriously. How.cute.is.this.

You will need a few things to make this!

INGREDIENTS:

I love using Mod Podge! Do you?

You know I am a HUGE fan of Martha Stewart products! ESPECIALLY her crafting tools! I am using her scissors, paint brush and glue gun today.

 I love, love, love MOD PODGE. It literally can go on top of ANYTHING and work! Check out my friends website MOD PODGE ROCKS!  Her book just came out it’s called Mod Podge Rocks! Stay tuned I will soon be doing a review and givewaye!!! 

 

How practical is this little crafty-roo!!

I hope you enjoyed this craft because it really is a “practical” thing to do. You know they come in those boxes and if you accidentally leave it outside the box get’s all soggy and soft. Then you can’t light a match because the matches all soggy and soft. This should eliminate most of that problem! And don’t worry, if you are wanting to do this for a “DUDE” just don’t bedazzle the top and make it in a color a “DUDE” would like. {{or if you are a DUDETTE who doesn’t like bedazzled things}}

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Well. I really planned on writing about something COMPLETELY different than what I ended up writing about. I guess that is the universe works, right! I ran across this post and cried the whole time reading it. Not a “bad” cry, but a “good” cry!

This post comes from a blogger friend, her blog name is fat mum slim.

Her blog is very awesome and she always puts a smile on my face! Get ready because I am sure you will love her also!

The blog post that got my attention is a story about her meeting someone in the “air”. You know how airplane encounters can go. You get stuck sitting by someone who your not too sure about. I know I have had my fair share. Some turned out life changing and some… well let’s just say I couldn’t wait to get OFF! Check out my post about airplanes HERE.

I don’t want spoil this INSPIRATIONAL post so head on over to her site and read her post! If  you click the link below it will take you directly to her post!

CLICK HERE TO SEE FAT MUM SLIM’S AMAZING POST THAT WILL BRING TEARS TO YOUR EYES (DRUMMM ROLLL)

Thanks for dropping by jaderbugs!

Don’t forget to come back next Friday for “face it friday”….

I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string. I got LOT’S of requests for a tutorial on how I DID THIS! So here it is. FINALLY! You will be able to learn how to cut glass.

WARNING: YOU WILL START CUTTING EVERYTHING YOU CAN LAY YOUR EYES ON

I want to warn you. When I first started doing this I got VERY frustrated because I could not get it to break the way I wanted. Be patient when trying to master this because after all, we are cutting with string and polish remover. Not the typical way to cut glass. I promise you though, when you “get it” you will “get it”. Let’s get started Jaderbugs!!!

INGREDIENTS:

It’s best to triple your yarn because it will burn longer!

Soak it GOOD! This is VERY important!

I like to tie my yarn where I want my glass to “cut” then quickly pour polish remover over the string again. I also slightly pour a little over the glass also!

Get a big bowl with ice and water ready. You will be dunking your glass in this. It has to be COLD so make sure to put enough ice! Also make sure your bowl is big enough! It needs to be deep enough to dunk where your string is!

VERY IMPORTANT! Make sure when you light this that it is not right over your bowl of polish remover! (trust me, I did this and everything got engulfed in flames).. hahah I like to light it over my water!

Slowly turn your bottle. Try not to do this where it’s windy because you want your string to stay lit or it will not work. The slower you go the better it is, but it has to constantly turn.

You can’t let the flame go OUT then dunk it in the ice water. You will notice after little while your flame getting lower and lower. Remember in the beginning I said you will be practicing a lot. It may take you a few times before you get it right. When the flame is “ALMOST” out dunk it in the ice water. You will hear a cracking noise. THIS MEANS YOUR GLASS IS CUT… If you mess up and your glass did NOT cut, take the string off and apply a new one. You can’t use the same string twice.

YAY!!! Look how amazing! It’s like a RAD experiment going on in your back yard. Wait, it’s not LIKE.. IT IS

 

I reallly hope you enjoyed this tutorial because I had ALOT of requests for it! Make sure and wear gloves or eye protection if you want to “really” be safe. Obviously, I am not safe. I like to play with fire. Dang Southern girls! Comment below and let me know how you like this craft or share your experience with us! You can fine me here also:

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Happy Sunday Jaderbugs! I hope everyone is having a happy and peaceful day! Guess what! We bought a fish today.
{{insert a big ole yay}}

Just one more thing for ME to clean, haha! I really think it’s the prettiest fish I have ever seen. It’s obviously a Beta because let’s face it, I couldn’t keep anything else alive. How do I know? I have tried MANY a few times and never been successful. So, we get home with our fish and I notice all of this WHITE stuff all over it. I’m thinking wow Jade, you have had it for 3 hours and already gave it a bacteria infection. Just kidding, but I did look it up and it is an infection. They say (whoever “they” are) this happen’s from being in those little containers for so long and they don’t ever clean the water! I transfered it to a much bigger bowl, put shiny jewels at the bottom, stuck 2 big sand dollars in them and gave it tons of fresh water!

ALERT! ALERT! I wrote this post this afternoon and three hours after Free Willy came home… it DIED! I know, I can’t believe it either! Click HERE to see Free Willy.

Wer’e not sure what we are gonna name it yet but I’m thinking something like….Free Willy! What do ya think! I mean, I know it’s not a WHALE but I sure saved it’s butt!!!!

Now to the craft.

INGREDIENTS:

If you want to glitter your rock do this step before so you know how big it needs to be!

Make sure when you do this part that the wire it tight!

You know I am using my Martha Stewart glitter! It’s is by far my FAVORITE!!! I do a section then let it dry before I move on. You can glitter the whole thing at one time if you want to!

This is how your rock will start to look if you decide to “glitter” it!

I like to use a round object to “start” if off then use my finger to roll the rest

I LOVE MOD PODGE! My friend Amy’s new book just came out! Make sure to check it out! It has TON’S of amazing project’s in it. It’s called MOD PODGE ROCKS!

I love this picture! I feel like the rock and the picture go perfectly together!

Everything about this picture makes me smile!

Sending you ton’s and ton’s of big hugs!

HOW YOU SHOULDN’T BE IN A CAR!!!!

HOW YOU SHOULD BE IN A CAR!!!

Happy “FACE IT FRIDAY”!  Today I wanted to share with you a topic that hits home with me. ROAD RAGE. Yes. I would say I have some form of it. Just a mild version but it’s enough to make me WANT to get rid of it.

Lately I feel like everyone is always in a hurry. Don’t get me wrong, I realize they “really” are in a hurry but there is a point in life where you just have to BREATHE and relax. I always get the worst drivers in front of me, back of me, on the side of me or three cars ahead of me. I get SOOO mad when someone is going SOOO slow in front of me and I can’t pass them.

When I run across moments like this I have to tell myself to breathe.

BREATHE

You never know what kind of day that person is having. Maybe someone just passed away, maybe their cat or dog just died, they may have gotten into a big fight with someone or they may have lost their job. I could keep listing things for the next hour but you get the point. The point is it’s easier to get into a HAPPY place than to let another person’s actions CONTROL how our day will play out.

So the next time you feel the urge to make the face I am making in the picture above do this:

1.  Turn the radio off
2. Think about the first happy though in your mind and smile
3. Say a prayer for the person “AGGRAVATING” you
4. Say 10 things out loud that you are thankful for

Face it, whatever energy you are throwing around out there will come right back to ya so stop with the negative-ness!

Oh and texting, eating, recording a video and crafting isn’t good to do while in your car either (((heheheh)))

Wishing I was back in NYC with my best friend daddy-o, in a CRAZY cab! ( I think I am sick just thinking about it)

Wanna see my dad’s first ride in a NYC cab!

I KNOW MY HAND TOTALLY LOOKS LIKE IT’S NOT A PART OF MY BODY, BUT IT IS 🙂 AND YES HE IS ON HIS PHONE… WITH WHO… WHOOOOOOO KNOWSSSSSS

I know we all love making our favorite spaces warm and cozy! Sometimes we look for the most expensive things to make this happen. Today I am going to show you how a simple “vintage” window frame can do the job for you.

If you don’t have any window frames like this check out antique stores of just ask some of your friends. You would be surprised how many people have the suckers stashed away!

INGREDIENTS:

You can use any color hooks that you want, try to use the same color as the ceiling. If you don’t want to use twine you can use fishing string or ANY string you think will work! Chains work great too!

Grab someone you know and make them pose with it first! HAHA

Screw two screws at the top of the window frame on each end then screw the next two into the ceiling. If you measure the distance from the screws on the window frame this should help you determine the width on the ceiling!

That’s it people! It’s that simple! It really dresses up a spot quickly!

OH

You want to see how I made my shimmery chandelier???? Click HERE

Sending you happy thoughts today!