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My love for Pink Flamingo Fashion is real -real as the sky is blue. This season these pretty pink birds have been popping up everywhere from skirts to bed sheets. I’m not sure if they are considered classy now since they are making their way into runways all over the world. However I still have mad love for the good ole pink flamingo sporadically popping up in random yards next to water fountains that don’t actually work.

♥I can honestly say my love for this pink bird goes way back to 4th grade. We were in Destin Fl and my parents told me to pick out the design I wanted on my air brushed tank top. Yes I said it.. Air Brushed Shit!!! I can vividly remember standing there trying very hard to find the “right” design that would fit my personality. Then there was that moment of relief. Me and this bird on a shirt made eye contact and it was over after that.

♥Can you believe I still have that tank top hanging in my closet AND I still wear it. I am not sure I should be bragging about that! Stay tuned for follow up of me with shirt! ((HAHA))

♥I was so sad when I heard that Donald Featherstone passed away this June at the ripe age of 79. If you don’t know who this iconic person is he is ONLY the inventor of the iconic plastic pink lawn flamingo.

So Donald, this post is for YOU…

Photo Courtesy of: People

Photo Courtesy of : Nordstrom

I don’t know who wouldn’t want to wear this fashionable skirt by Alice + Olivia! They obviously know “what’s up“…

Photo Courtesy of: Urban Outfitters

If you think your have ugly feel then I have the perfect thing for them! Flamingo Shoes by Vans. I applaud you Vans, I applaud you.

Photo Courtesy of: LemonStripes.com

I know you are thinking you can’t pull this off but rest assured… You can! I can think of so many different tops to put with this fabulous and fancy skirt!

Photo Courtesy of: Pop Sugar

Now ladies…If this skirt doesn’t scream FLAMINGO then I don’t know what will! See you don’t actually have to wear a printed flamingo in order to get the point across! This skirt is fabulous!

Photo Courtesy of : Asos

I know it would not be appropriate however I would probably try to wear these out in public. I can’t imagine someone wanting to lock these up in their closet! FYI: These are OUT OF STOCK but I am checking daily for that next shipment to be up!

Photo Courtesy of : Kate Spade

I would love to keep track of time with this one of a kind watch. It remind me of my Micky Mouse watch I had when I was in middle school that sang “It’s a small world after all” over and over!

Photo Courtesy of: The Fancy Pants Report

Nothing screams FASHION like this tank top! Listen here is a fact… Everyone can pull off wearing flamingos. It’s that simple. So don’t run in the other direction when you see a cute shirt in the store!

I hope you enjoyed my pink flamingo roundup! Go share with the world now!!!

in other news

* I will be attending the Michaels Makers Summit this week in Sanoma California and I can’t wait to share with you all of the details! Check out all of the Michaels Makers HERE.

*Come read my interview for Michaels HERE.

* Have you seen my yummy Cajun Salsa Recipe? It’s defintely worth trying!

*Looking for ways to decorate your home for Summer, come check out this post!

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Happy Painted Neon Socks Day! It’s been a hot minute since I made an appearance on the blog and I promise that was temporary! I have been so crazy busy lately and I am now back in the groove of things! It’s kinda funny how life can get so overwhelming, but in a good way! Check out this NEON DUCK TAPE bag I made it would go perfect with these socks!

I have this “SLIGHT” obsession with socks. Anytime I go into a store and I run across socks with prints I go nuts. I am not sure why because you will rarely find me wearing tennis shoes. I am a Birkenstock kinda gal so the sock things is kinda odd. Yes, I have a drawer full of neon, colorful, printed, patterned and anything else you can think of socks. Which brings me to THIS post. I found this pack of socks at……Michaels! Yes, Michaels. I was kinda shocked at first but I can’t lie my insides kinda had a party inside when I saw them. I immediately grabbed one of each color as fast as I could. I am really proud of myself that I didn’t grab 3 of each color, seriously! I knew I wanted to jazz them up but I wasn’t sure how.

These pretty babies ~~stayed in my studio for a hot minute~~… ok they got lost in my studio but when I finally ran across them my insides had a party all over again. That day I was into my Tulip Dimensional paint so the Universe answered my design question for me. I realized this was something anyone can do, especially kids. Let’s face it – kids love to create! Adults do too! Let’s get started so I can show you how to enhance your socks in 10 minutes!

Plain Socks | White Tulip Slick Paint | Black Tulip Slick Paint

You can click on the links above to order all of the products I used in this tutorial.

P to the S : These are affiliate links which mean when you click on them and order your products from Amazon you help me feed all of my baby chickens. Seriously. So, thank you! Plus I am totally making your life so easy, right!

I could tell you this project is super hard but I would be lying. It’s actually super easy! I wanted to create very subtle geometric designs on my socks so I only did the top part of them…. They turned out fabulous and unique. Every time I wear them I get stopped…well not really BUT I have had a few people ask me where I got them. Remember, I am a Birkenstock chica so you won’t really find me wearing socks!

On a whole other note my better half signed me up for a tennis league. Yes. A tennis league. I am not sure why I am telling you this but I guess this will be the perfect opportunity to show off all of my snazzy socks. I am so glad she has more faith in me than my socks do, haha! I am however super stoked about all the tennis clothes I will be wearing. I guess if I don’t play that good the least I could do is look cute on the court right… Stay tuned I will keep you updated, or I will NEVER mention this again. #fml

I kinda fell in love with each pair but I absolutely love the pink with black and white stripes. Leave a comment in the comment section telling me which pair is YOUR favorite.

Since I love NEON so much I thought I would share with you this neon fashion roundup I did a while back. Yes I still love every single thing in the picture below even though this post was done a few years ago.

Check out I Love to Create’s new website! It’s cracking and you can check out my page on the blog dedicated to just MWAHHHHHHH HAHAHAHAHAH (yes I am saying this in my best austin powers voice)
I got asked to continue my contract with Michaels to be a Michaels Maker!!! Can I get a Wuhhh Wuhhhhhhh (that would be Jay -Z baby)

I hope you enjoyed this post! See y’all tomorrow where I will be showing you my last post for this years Michaels Makers program! I will give you a hint… You will see lots of black, teal and yellow!
HUGE HUGS FROM MY COMPUTER TO YOURS! JADERBOMB

Are you looking for something to wear on Valentines Day but don’t want anything cheesy and covered with hearts! Boy do I have the perfect craft for you to do.

I don’t know about you but I love anything with LEATHER and I sell a lot of leather goods, especially my leather boho earrings! If you are interested in buying some please inbox me jade@jaderbomb.com. They are only $25 dollars and I promise you, everyone will want them off of your ears!!! The best part is you get to pick and choose your own colors to reflect your very own personality!

Make sure to check out these rose earrings I made, I think these look so cute on little girls! Plus they are the BEST kids craft!
Today I wanted to share with you this fun and easy leather heart shirt that I made for the I Love to Create Blog! Make sure to click on the link at the bottom of this post to see the FULL tutorial!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL TUTORIAL

I hope you enjoyed this fast and easy tutorial. This is also a great project for kids.

Hugs from my computer to yours…xoxo, Jade ♥

Happy #ThursDIY Jaderbugs! I have my craftabulous crew sharing a great “Summer DIY Roundup“! Even though school is pretty much in our grill we can still bust out some great crafts while the little or big ones are in school! Don’t worry if you have a day job I give you permission to bring your craft supplies and do them at your desk! If your boss has a problem tell him to call JADERBOMB… Sounds threatening huh! Don’t forget to share your ideas or crafts photos with us so our clan can see what you are creating! After all it’s all about spreading love here.

It’s all about patches this summer! Mark Montano shows us how to make some web savvy DIY emoji patches in his latest YouTube video! It’s always good to show off our patchy personalities everywhere we go! #backtoschool

Margot Potter has a hand. Literally. Her hand created the most amazing DIY Metal Stamped Hashtag Pins AND she has a BIG hopping giveaway going on where you can win a set of ImpressArt’s new font Juniper! #giveaway

I don’t know about you but Shark week is my favorite holiday. What? It’s not a holiday! That’s ok because Morena Hockley for Dollar Store Crafts created the best DIY Shark Week Shocks to protect my “pete and joe’s” from the all the sharks in my life! #sharkweek

Who needs a Caboodle when you can make this glamorous DIY Golden Organizer from the only chica out there, THE Crafty Chica! I think this would be great for traveling. It might make me look “important”… #gold

Looking for a way to impress your guests at your next get together? Mark Montano shows us 9 Place Card Ideas that will leave you “card-less”. If you are not hosting a party shoots, print them out and put your name on all fo them! It’s what I would do. #printable

Debi Beard is so cute I want to put her in this DIY Tiny Book Pendant that she just created using her magical mind. Seriously. The best part is she was inspired by Anthropologie and it’s not the “ANTHRO” price! #deal

Cathy Attix will make you look epic with this DIY Jeweled Headband. Now I don’t know about you but anytime I can make my head look fancier than it already is ~~(not)~~ I am game! Hey, Mardi Gras is coming up…

I know I am an adult but Cathie Filian just made me want to start collecting dolls and make this DIY Book Shelf Dollhouse. RIGHT! I think this would be cute to put all of my rocks in also, or your favorite collectibles. SO CUTE!

Come check out my DIY Leather Cuff that I just created for ILoveToCreate! Why buy when you can DIY, plus you won’t believe what product I used to embellish it!

Don’t forget to connect on social media! Make sure to use use the hashtag #JADERBOMB on Instagram or Twitter\or Facebook\ so I can keep track of all your awesome creations! HAVE A GLITTERY DAY! ♥, Jade

P.S. If you LOVE printables then check out my site where you can download hundreds of FREE printables!

What the BLEACH? Today I we are making “Tea Stained Bleached Blue Jeans”!!! I know these days all of the cool kids are wearing bleached jeans and shirts so I figured I would add my own little touch to some! You all know one of my favorite brands I work with is I Love to Create and they have this amazing new tie dye color called “Tea Stain”…. I know! Check how Martha Stewarts visit to Louisiana! ALSO! You can still enter the Michael’s sweepstakes to win MOOLAH!

Now we don’t have to use up all of our tea bags to stain anything. I wonder if there is a ketchup dye because I seem to always drop that dagumm stuff on my clothes.
Blue Jeans | Bleach | Gloves | Rubber Bands | Tie Dye

If you don’t have any of the products I used in this project you can click on the links above and order them all from one spot! Yes, they are affiliate links so thank for helping me buy tons and tons of glitter to put more smiles on your face!
1. Wrap your jeans in rubber bands from top to bottom then pour strait bleach directly on top of the rubber bands. 2. Let them sit for a few hours in the sun. They will start to get orange then white. It all depends on the color of your actual jeans. 3. Fill your bottle of tie dye with water, to the line. Pretty simple!

4. You have to mix really good because the powder settles on the bottom and it needs to be completely dissolved.

5. While your jeans are still wet with bleach start applying the tie dye liquid directly on top of bleached areas. If you put too much then pour a little bleach on top of dye.

This is what it will start to look like. I am loving this vintage look already!

6. When you are happy with your jeans put them in a plastic bag for a few hours or overnight. This is what they will look like when you take them out of the bag. I am in LOVE!

Cut off the rubber bands and VOILA! Magic! I like to wash them by themselves so nothing else gets damaged or stained.

I am so excited with the way they turned out. FYI: When I washed them the tea stain washed out a little but I am still pleased with the light wash it left behind.

Don’t forget to connect on social media! Make sure to use use the hashtag #JADERBOMB on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook so I can keep track of all your awesome creations! HAVE A GLITTERY DAY! ♥, Jade

P.S. If you LOVE printables then check out my site where you can download hundreds of FREE printables!

Photography: Jaderbomb // DIY tutorial by: Jaderbomb // Tie-Dye : Michael’s // Affiliate Links: Amazon

“Hip Hop Hooray, Hoooo” for the DIY Leather Cuff we are making today… Right about here you can insert a big old turquoise rock in my mouth. For some reason I am listening to sad, sad music on my computer but that song is BLASTING in my head. It’s probably because Marisa Pawelco’s die cuts are amaze-balls!

I am all about buying leather cuffs because let’s face it it’s easier and most of us don’t have the patience to sit there and cut a perfect line on leather. Remember when I made this one! I think Marisa though of all the impatient people out there when she designed her line with Sizzix!

♥→Today I will show you how to use an awesome crafting tool and how to create the most unique leather cuff using it.

If you are like me then you are totally in love with this turquoise rock! Let’s get started.

Scraps of Leather \ Brush \ Adhesive Bling \ Scissors \ Yarn \ Fabric Paint (optional) \ Sizzix Sophisticate Machine Only \ Sizzix Originals Die: Chained \ Sizzix Originals Die : Fashion Cuff

Hey! If you want to purchase any of the items I used in this tutorial you can click on the links above and get them all from the SAME spot! They are affiliate links which means you are helping me buy more glitter and gold to make you happy crafts!

The Sophisticate machine comes with a few parts that you will have to assemble, but don’t worry it’s simple!

1. Insert the handle into the side of machine
2. Use the screw driver that came with the machine to secure screw inside of the handle
3. Insert the rubber cap that covers the hole

VOILA! Pretty simple huh!

On each side of your die cut machine you press where the sticker is and the sides will flip open.

These are the two die cuts we will be using today.

P.S. Do not remove the foam and be careful because the metal inside the rubber is really sharp.
~~Said no one who sliced their finger trying to “dissect” the chains.~~

You have two cutting pads that come with the machine and you will need both every time you cut something.

To start you will lay out your leather scrap and place one of the cutting pads on top. With a pair of fabric scissors cut as close around the pad as you can. This does not have to be “perfect”, we just don’t want too much hanging off the edges.

This is how you will layer everything before we start inserting it into the machine.
1st layer: Cutting Pad
2nd layer: Die Cut of choice
3rd layer: Leather
4th layer: Cutting pad.

It’s like a crafty sandwich. Speaking of sandwiches, I think I want one with chips smashed on it.

Keep it all together nice and neat while inserting into the machine. The great thing is it’s convenient for anyone regardless if you are right handed or left.

Shoots, you can even do it with your feet if you want.

This is what it will look like when you run it completely through the machine. How amazing! It’s like a slice of heaven on a platter. Check out how precise it cuts and those dots…PERFECTION.

I love how detailed all of her die cuts are. Check out the chains! I have so many ideas just looking at them.

I am also in love with the negative space in this leather. You can even use this as a stencil now.

I am using shiny lion brand yarn for my string. I love this tan color. If you don’t like the way I am attaching the yarn you can simply tie a knot or put a chain on the ends. It’s really so versatile.

I am dressing up my black leather cuff with a sheet of blingy bling that you can cut then stick on anything.

Are you drooling yet?! I am.

For this cuff I attached one of the leather chain cut outs on top of my plain leather cuff. This will make any arm happy, for real.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial because it’s so stinking cute. Make sure to check out Marisa Pawelko’s site because she super cool.

From Sizzix:

This Sizzix Blog Hop is totally spectacular! Are you ready for some really rad projects? Hop with us today to check out who has been making what with Marisa Pawelko’s line of unique and snazzy Sizzix dies from The Modern Surrealist collection! Her designs will put a little sparkle and extra pizzazz into your day. With the versatile Sizzix Originals dies and the Sizzix SophistiCut Machine you can make fun and easy jewelry, add some perk to your fashion, brighten up your space with a little lively décor- and whatever other exuberant crafts you can imagine up!

Hang out with these designers, see what awesomeness they’ve made, leave them some love and join us back here to share what goodness there was to be had:

Margot Potter @theimpatientcrafter
Jonathan Fong @jonathanfongstyle
Hilary Kanwischer @hilaryscraps
Anna-Karin Evaldsson @layersofink
Tami Mayberry @tamimayberry
Karin Jordan @leighlaurelstudios
Laura Russell @makelifelovely
Jennifer Priest @hydrangeahippo
Tiffany Johnson @iheartart
Jaderbobm @jaderbomb
Crafty Chica @craftychica

Jennifer Priest @hydrangeahippo
Tiffany Johnson @iheartart
For this Sizzix Blog Hop featuring the Marisa Pawelko line of Sizzix products, The Modern Surrealist, Sizzix will ALSO be giving away this scandalous prize of over $150 retail value! It includes these phenomenal items: Sizzix SophistiCut Machine, Trucker Cap Mini Card, Big City, Fashion Cuff, Cheetah Overlay, Lush Lips, Sunglasses

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HAVE A GLITTERY DAY! ♥, Jade