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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.

Hey my lovely craft buddies. Today I am excited to share with you Kelly’s Favorite Handmade Things! This is an exciting post because you will have a chance to win each of these items! I am so thrilled to be a part of this amazing group. Wahoo!

Wanna enter to win? Scroll to the BOTTOM of this post and enter using the Rafflecopter box. GOOD LUCK!

Kelly – Eclectically Vintage (that’s me) – Little Bit Country, Little Bit Rock and Roll vintage silver spoon keychain

Lucy – Craftberry Bush – stag watercolor art pillow (Shop Craftberry Bush)

Angie – Knick of Time Interiors – hand painted Milk & Cream on glass sign (Shop Knick of Time)

Jeanne – JuNxtaposition – vintage typewriter key necklace (your choice) (Shop JuNxtaposition)

Jen – Jennifer Rizzo – set of 3 original art silkscreened dish towels

Melaine – My Sweet Savannah – salvaged wood Christmas tree (Shop My Sweet Savannah)

Jen – City Farmhouse – hand painted Ski Lodge sign

Jeanne – Jeanne Oliver Designs – Sadie Handbag or $89 shop credit (Shop Jeanne Oliver Designs)

Lucy – Bel Monili – vintage buttons and baubles bracelet (your choice) (Shop Bel Monili)

Denise – The Painted Home – music sheet flowers in new blue mason jar

Jade – Jaderbomb – gold glittered PEACE letters (Shop Jaderbomb)

Laura – Top This Top That – burlap wreath

Good Luck! I hope you win everything!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Happy I am too lazy to wash dishes so I will decorate a paper plate and bowl day!

What? You didn’t know this day existed. Me either until I created these cuties. I love these for the simple fact that they are eco friendly, simple, cute, and affordable.

I say that is a win win situation! Let’s get started.

*Paper Plates
*Paper Bowls
*Hole Puncher
*Fabric

I love this brand of paper plates. However you can use any type or brand for this project.
To start you will grab your hole puncher and punch holes around the edges of your paper plate or bowl. This is what it should look like. You can put the holes close together or far apart. Cut a few thin strips of fabric. They have to be small enough to go through the holes. Start putting the ribbon through the holes. You can go through the holes from the top or the bottom , either way works. I like to finish my edges with a bow. It just adds a nice touch to it.How simply cute is this project! The best part is when your guests are done eating you can just throw everything away.

How will you decorate your bowls and plates?

A few weeks ago I wrote this post. I shared with you a personal story about a person who inspired me and forced me to be optimistic. I would read the story because it might inspire you!

With high hopes of bringing happiness and optimism to everyone in the world, Folger’s is launching “The Best Part”, a social platform that will allow people to connect and share positive stories through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Little gestures are exactly that, little. However, you would be surprised at how easy it is to change someones life or day by doing little things.

Social media is huge these days. Everyone is constantly looking at their phones or wireless gadgets leaving no time to make personal connections with other others. You know what I mean, the way it used to be. Where you would look at a person in their eyes and actually talk to them. Don’t get me wrong I have my downside when it comes to social media and because of my job I live on it.

Sometimes we forget to make connections with people because we are busy reading what everyone is doing that day, or what they did yesterday, who made them mad or how aggravated they really are. I see a lot of that on my social media. Complaining. I want to be optimistic and assume they are just having a bad day and I can possibly help or be the one person who forces them to think a little differently for 10 seconds.

I asked my readers what inspired them or how they feel they are optimistic. The answers I got made me so happy. Some even wrote me personally to tell me that I forced them to stop for a minute and smile. That, made me feel so good inside. I wanted to share some of the responses I got that! Each one has completely made me think differently and I appreciate each one!

***In the face of conflict, you have to make a choice. I try to consciously make a choice to be positive and not let the negative seep in. Being negative will poison you – Michelle Lutgring

*** Losing my job of 15 years having to let my house go and losing my partner all within about 3 months of each other really required a massive amount of being optimistic – Sue Doyle

*** You choose to make a conscious effort to stay optimistic and after a while, it comes naturally. I think that if you are a happy, positive person deep down, but have been through a lot, you will always remember how great it is to be happy and never let life’s crap define or get the best of you – Debs Pouliot

I also asked what were some things that INSPIRED them and here are some of the answers I got! It makes you realize so much when you see what others are inspired by!
***Rich culture,Sunrises & sunsets,Children,Friends, Family, Love, Nature,Precious pets,Big trees,Risk,Music.

My point in this story is we need to stay optimistic and if we are not reaching out to other’s like we used to then let’s let our social media do it for us. Once a week ask your friends on Facebook made them smile that day. You might be surprised at the results you get.

I am super pumped up about today’s AWESOME post. This Silhouette Cameo is so rad you won’t even know how to deal with it!

Who needs a Silhouette! If you’re crafty you NEED this, shoots if you are not crafty you still need this! The good news is these discounts will be up until December 8th! You can do so much with this machine like decorating wine glasses, scrapbooking, making cards, labels and so much more!

Check this out, Cameo is also giving you some rad savings on Black Friday!

Don’t forget to use the PROMO CODE JADERBOMB at checkout!

There are 2 kinds of Silhouette machines and they are pretty amazing. The Portrait and the Cameo. The Portrait is great for smaller projects, while the Cameo is larger!

A Silhouette CAMEO®, Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition Software, a dust cover (the color is decided by Silhouette), a $25 download card, a hook, a scraper, a spatula, and a pick-me-up® tool for $229.99. Retail price for all of this would total $406.93 (over 40% savings!)

A Silhouette Portrait®, Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition Software, a dust cover (the color is decided by Silhouette), a $25 download card, a hook, a scraper, a spatula, and a pick-me-up® tool for $129.99. Retail price for all of this would total $286.93 (over 40% savings!)

A Silhouette CAMEO®, a Silhouette Portrait®, and two $25 download cards for $299.99. That’s right: If you buy a Silhouette CAMEO® at full price, you get two $25 download cards and a Silhouette Portrait® ABSOLUTELY FREE! Retail price for all of this would be $406.93 (over 40% savings!)

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Howdy Hoo Jaderbugs! It’s almost Christmas and you know what that means. Time for gift giving, right! I don’t know about you but I am always the person making homemade gifts instead of giving store bought ones. I just think it is more personal and that everyone should give something they made with their own two hands!

Today I will be showing you how to make homemade bath salts. Yes, you could go buy some at the store and that will save you a lot of time but I don’t think there will be much love in them.

The best part is you can use any scent and you can whip up a batch in literally 10 minutes. Now that is what I’m talking about.

*Epson Salt
*Bowls
*Essential Oils
*Food Coloring
*Glass Containers
*Exfoliants
I used those little candles from Bath and Body Works. After they were done burning I melted them in the microwave then cleaned them.

There is not a formula for this project. Just put a few drops of oil, a few drops of food coloring, exfoliants then mix!

Package them up then VOILA!
Green is Eucalyptus with Orange Scrub
Orange is Patchouli with Rosemary
Purple is Lavender with Orange Scrub

Stay tuned for a tutorial on making these cute labels! I can’t WAIT!

Happy whatever day of the week it is my Jaderbugs! I know it’s November and there is an overload of Thanksgiving and Christmas tutorials but today I will change things a bit by posting party supplies.

I mean, let’s face it there are birthday’s in November too! What kid would not want to have these yummy goodies for their birthday party. I know I would! The good thing about these cupcakes are that they are easy the make and you won’t gain any pounds!

Learn how to make these cupcakes by clicking here!

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