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About jaderbombllc

I am a Southern DIY blogger and Designer known for fearlessly conquering anything and everything do-it-yourself. I aim to create unique designs by working through my thoughts, dreams, emotions, and tons of glitter! I believe in doing things that make my heart flutter and smile, and I live by my motto, “Life is simple and so should your style.” To learn more about me, visit jaderbomb.com or email me at [email protected]. You can also visit my Etsy shop at jaderbomb.etsy.com. Make sure to check out my FREE PRINTABLES site www.freeprettyprintables.com My biggest accomplishment thus far is being a guest on the Martha Stewart show, yes she smells good. I love my dog Ceaux Ceaux, pens,the smell of Christmas, GOLD, Dr. Pepper and blogging. BTW: I bleed glitter, all shades.

Howdy Friends! I don’t typically write posts on “herbs” or “gardening” but I think I might just have to add it to my list of “Things to do”…. Awe Yeah! Today I will share with you a few Basil Facts.

We have a pretty large garden in our back yard and we love it and nurture it even though we don’t always have time to manicure it’s weeds I will say that if you are not familiar with a garden there is something so fascinating about it. Seeing the food I will feed my family start as a seed and eventually produce food is amazing to me. Our garden is organic which means we do not spray any chemicals in it, we just let mother nature do her job.

Now I know not everyone has room for a large garden or even a small one but there are a lot of things you can plant in pots that will still produce yummy food for you, plus you can move them around if you want! On a positive note you can grow basil indoors!

The purpose of this post is to brag on my basil babies and to give you a heads up that in the next few weeks I will be sharing some amazing tutorials on things you can do with basil. Don’t worry I won’t leave out all of my other rad herbs and veggies in the garden. This should also excite you because everything I will be sharing can be given as gifts for the holidays. I know, I know you can thank me after Christmas.

Let’s talk about a few things.

BASIL FACTS

Basil is one of the greatest culinary herbs.
You should not plant it outdoors until you know there will not be another frost.
Basil loves being in the sun but she doesn’t love cold weather and wind.
Thin your plants when you notice they have two sets of leaves
If you notice a white flower on the top of your stalks pinch the flower off, this will help your Basil from losing it’s flavor!
Depending on the type of Basil, some can grow 11 to 52 inches high!
Make sure to harvest plants when they are young.
Basil can be propagated via seed and plant cuttings, how cool is that.
Different types of basil have a unique aroma. Sweet basil has clove-like aroma, lemon basil has lemony taste while cinnamon basil has sweet, cinnamon-like aroma.
Besides its aroma, basil has high nutritional value. Basil is rich source of vitamins A, B6, C and K and minerals such as iron, manganese and magnesium.
Basil can be used dry or in it’s fresh form. Most people use basil for dishes made of tomato, pesto, soups, salads and dishes made of chicken meat.
Basil is an annual plant so in one year it will finish it’s cycle.
The Basil plant has been used as a token of love in some parts of Italy.
Alexander the Great is believed to have brought Basil to the Greeks in 350BC.
Transfer your Basil indoor in pots when the weather drops to the 40s.
The best time to harvest Basil is when the plant is about to flower, because this is when the leaves are most concentrated with essential oil.
If you put Basil indoors make sure you put it where the sun will hit it.

So there you have it friends, some cool facts about Basil. I wanted to share these things with you because the Basil DIY’s are coming next and we will leave all of the facts about them out. Don’t worry I will link all of my Basil posts up so you can go back to them if you need to.

As you can see our Basil has taken off and made ton’s of babies. I swear we have it EVERYWHERE. No, I am not complaining but it’s never been like this before. I can’t wait to show you all the things I will be making with my Basil so stay tuned!

BASIL MEDICINAL FACTS:

Ancient herbalists believed placing basil leaves on the bites or stings of insects would draw out the poison. Today’s herbalists recommend its use as a digestive and anti-gas aid. Some herbalists recommend it for easing anxiety and headaches because of the basil tea’s sedative properties. Use it for stomach cramps. It has been proven to ease constipation.

Seriously it’s even growing in the cement cracks!

Hope you enjoyed this quick and very broad lesson on Basil. I mean, I could literally sit here and type pages and pages of Basil facts but instead I put the ones I thought you would need. Stay tuned next week I will be sharing my first Basil project.

Do tell, what are your favorite things to do with Basil by leaving a comment below!

See you in the next post,
XOXO, Jaderbomb ♥

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Howdy Jaderbugs! It’s hump day and I have something fun I want to share with you. I created this Watercolor and Paint Pumpkin the other night and I have a confession to make. Usually when I create a project for YOU I take step by step pictures of the process however today is different. The other night we were working late in the studio and I decided to “play” with a few craft pumpkins for shits and giggles. I honestly had no intention of doing a project I just felt like dressing up a boring pumpkin. Once it was complete I thought it was butt ugly. I know, can you believe I thought that!

When I finished the pumpkin I put in on a table in the studio and C passed by and said she loved it. I said, SURE you do (haha). After a few words I realized she ready did and that made me smile. It spent the night on the table and the next morning when we went back to the studio I passed by it and I truly fell in love. I think we all know that feeling looking at something the next day and realizing the beauty in it. I decided to share it with you but I don’t have any step out pictures. It was very easy to make so I will list all of the steps and hopefully that will work for you. Enjoy!

Grab a kraft pumpkin from the craft store. You want to get the “cardboard” pumpkin so the watercolor will absorb in it. A plastic pumpkin will not work as well.

I used liquid water color, the pigment is much better.

I also used this interference blue paint in the end. I will explain the steps below.

Step 1: Add watercolor all over your pumpkin. You can use as many colors as you want. I used every color known to man kind. When you are done with this step let your watercolor dry completely.

Step 2: Now that your pumpkin is dry we can add our interference blue paint. You can use any other paint just make sure it’s iredescent. I used a palette knife to spread the paint all over my pumpkin. I wanted it to look sorta messy and thick. A brush will not create the same look y’all, trust me.

Step 3: I slathered (yes slathered) paint at the top of my pumpkin and sprinkled gold glass glitter all over it. Now if you don’t have glass glitter you can use any glitter you want but I will tell you if you have never used glass glitter then you are totally missing out.

Step 4: Sit back and stare at it. Seriously. Grab a drink and stare.

I am super pleased with this baby! I usually give my pumpkins away to friends but this sucker is staying with me. Let me know if you need any help or questions in the comment section!

Don’t forget to SHARE because the WORLD needs to see this beauty, fa real!

Make sure to check out my awesome Halloween dog costume I made for Michaels!

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

Halloween is my favorite holiday and in today’s challenge post I will show you how to make a Frida Kahlo Dog Costume. Now I know what you are thinking…How on earth can we make this happen. It’s quite simple you give your dog a tranquilizer (not really) and pray they don’t shake off the flower crown and bite off the shirt. Lucky for me my dog Ceaux Ceaux is a true model. She simply LOVES dressing up and sitting still for hours while I snap photos of her. She even has a blog, check it out here!

I have been a Michaels Maker for 2 years now so make sure and check out all my projects I have made so far!

The good thing about this project is you can use all the supplies for yourself if you don’t want to dress up your pet!

Here are the supplies you will need for your flower crown.

Step 1: Cut a piece of white bandana that fits across the top of your dogs head
Step 2: Cut 4 strands of yarn, make sure they hang off both sides of bandana
Step 3: Hot glue the yarn to the bandana
Step 4: Take the pieces that hang off, fold them up and hot glue to the top
Step 5: Cut your flowers off of stem and hot glue them all over the top of yarn
Step 6: Take your elastic headband and hot glue to the underneath of bandana

This makes it easy to keep on your dogs head. If the elastic is too big just cut it and tie a knot until it fits.

Supplies for your gold chain.

Step 1: Cut three pieces of your yarn, thread or whatever material you choose
Step 2: Tie a knot at one end
Step 3: Braid it
Step 4: Repeat all the steps until you have 3 separate braided pieces
Step 5. Braid all three together to make it chunky
Step 6: Tie off each end and leave a piece handing off to tie bow with

How gorgeous are these flowers! I love flower crowns! Somedays I like to wear them for fun!

Whether you’re into spooky sights, playful pumpkins or giggling ghouls, the Michaels.com Halloween project page has tons of ideas for DIY Halloween costumes and décor.

I think we can all agree that she is a hot mess. What is crazy is the more I stare at it the more I laugh, and LOUD! I mean, she really looks like Frida!

I created her eyebrows by brushing on black eyeshadow and I also applied blush to her cute cheeks. STOP THE MADNESS!

Michaels has great products and inspiration to help transform your yard, classroom or living room into a spooktacular space this year! Still haven’t decided what you’re going to be? Check out the other 49 DIY costumes from the Michaels Makers and you might just find the perfect one for you, your kiddos or your beloved pet this Halloween– they’re to die for!

I hope you enjoyed this project cause I sure did! Let me know what you think in the comment section!!! See you in the next post, xoxo Jade

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It’s the FIRST day of Fall and today I will be showing you how I made Glow in the Dark Pumpkins. If you know me then you know how much I love Halloween so I figured I would get a little creative with my pumpkin decor. I love crafting with craft pumpkins because I can spend countless hours decorating one and when the season is over I can box it up in storage and reuse it the next year. Unlike decorative craft pumpkins you buy in the store you can decorate yours the way YOU like. For one, they last a heck of a lot longer (heller, saving money 101) and they are simply gorgeous the second you purchase them. Have you seen my pumpkin roundup, if not you have to check it out.

I get all of my pumpkins from Michaels follow and right now they are 50% off! I know, This tutorial is a great family project for kids and adults. It’s the kind of project that just makes you feel good! Plus creating is a good way to release anger and and it relaxes you in the process! The FULL tutorial is at the bottom of this post. Come check out all of my past Halloween crafts here. Did you see my glow in the dark pumpkins I made last year??? Enjoy Jaderbugs!

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL TUTORIAL!!!

Holy Pumpkin Balls is time for me to share this year’s 20 DIY PUMPKIN TUTORIALS ! Is it really that time of the year and when did it creep into my life ever so effortlessly? Don’t get me wrong the smell of pumpkin/apple candles, nutmeg, freshly cut grass and pumpkin spiced coffee sends goose pimples down my legs but I am really concerned I will not get to enjoy it long enough…..Insert a big laugh here. It’s true because let’s face it as soon as we will get cozy with our Fall decor Santa will shoot rays of his presence right before our eyes. For now I will temporarily sink my soul in the thoughts of how many different pumpkin designs I can create, while I sip on a sweet crown and coke.

Remember my amazing roundup of pumpkins I did last year, if not check them out here!

Enjoy the roundup Jaderbugs! I hope you try each and every project out and don’t forget to SHARE this post with your friends and family!

1. How cute are these elegant GLASS GLITTER PUMPKINS
VIA JADERBOMB

2. I am simply in love with this VINTAGE FARM HOUSE PUMPKIN
VIA PEN AND PAPER FLOWERS

3.Love the colors of these PAINTED PUMPKINS WITH GLITTERED STEMS VIA AUNTPEACHES

4. I am “dying” to live in this HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN DIORAMA
VIA LIA GRIFFITH

5. Bring lot’s of COLOR into your world with these RAINBOW PUMPKINS
VIA JADERBOMB

6. If you ever wanted to bring elegance into your life then you must make this PUMPKIN SUCCULENT
VIA SIMPLY HAPPEN STANCE

7. I need these GLITTERED PUMPKIN TREAT BOXES in my life now!
VIA CELEBRATING LIFE EVERYDAY

8. Capture memories forever with this DECOUPAGE PHOTO PUMPKIN
VIA SUGAR AND CHARM

9. Make these GILDED PUMPKINS and keep them up all year long
VIA JADERBOMB

10. This LILY PULITZER PUMPKIN will add happiness to your teen’s bedroom
VIA POP COSMO

11. What kid wouldn’t love a FROZEN ELSA PUMPKINS
VIA A PUMPKIN AND A PRINCESS

12. A PAINTED MINI PUMPKIN PATCH is exactly what the Dr. ordered
VIA HANDMADE CHARLOTTE

13. THE WITCH IS IN PUMPKIN will surely give your visitors a fright
VIA FOUR GENERATIONS ONE ROOF

14. Every kid in the world needs to make this DIY SPIDER PUMPKIN
VIA JADERBOMB

15. These NO CARVE TYPOGRAPHY PUMPKINS make my heart flutter
VIA FAIRGOODS

16. Bring a little graffitti into your world with these NEON DIPPED PUMPKINS VIA A NIGHT OWL BLOG

17. This CREEPY CRAWLY SPIDER PUMPKIN makes my back itch, literally
VIA THE KIM SIX FIX

18. NO CARVE SUGAR SKULL PUMPKINS will be a hit at any party
VIA BRIT & CO

19. I would keep this CREEPY CAT EYE NO CARVE PUMPKIN out all year long
VIA PAPER N STITCH BLOG

20. Bring the fun indoors by MARBLING A PUMPKIN VIA MOM DOT.COM

I hope you enjoyed this pumpkin roundup, don’t forget to share!

With Fall right around the corner my peeps from Michaels asked me to come up with a Fall project using these amazing craft pumpkins. When I went to Michaels I was so excited to see the different craft pumpkins in the store! I wanted to create something fresh and modern that anyone could create as well. I purchased 1 13″ craft pumpkin by Ashland in Cream and two 9″ craft pumpkins.

Step One: Paint your pumpkin and set aside to dry. I recommend painting a second coat.

♥To kick off fall in your own home, visit Michaels.com and check out the variety of craft pumpkins available – there is every color, shape and size you could ever want!

Step Two: Get your coil of moss (purchased from Michaels) and cut a piece to hot glue to the top of your pumpkin. Make sure to hold your moss in place until your glue is completely dry!

This is what it will look like when it’s dry. How precious!

I used this amazing Fabric Fusion to apply some glitter details. This stuff is typically used for fabric but today I will show you another way you could incorporate it into your crafting world!

Step Three: Cut your sheet of Fabric Fusion into thin triangles, peel off one side then apply glass glitter to the side that is sticky. Don’t worry once the glitter is on the sheet it will NOT come off!

Step Four: Carefully peel off your sticky side of glass glitter and apply the top portion of the triangle to the bottom portion of pumpkin stem then slowly stick it all on the pumpkin.

I am so in love with this part! It adds a nice elegant look to my pumpkins and it literally took a few minutes! Much easier than glue!

I love how translucent it looks once it is on the pumpkin. If I close my eyes I can see this in my own version of Alice in Wonderland, RIGHT!

Make sure to follow me for more amazing Fall and Halloween projects! You can fine me here: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
XOXO, Jade

There are tons of ways to DIY your own craft pumpkin for your home, a party or even as a gift.

If you’re looking for something a little bit different, Michaels recently started selling these fun half pumpkins, perfect for fall décor wall mounts and fun signs.

If you’re in need of more fall décor inspiration be sure to look at the 49 other DIY pumpkin projects from the rest of the Michaels Makers – they are fabulous!

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