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Martha Stewart Countdown #45 Card Garland

You all know I love garlands! I am still trying to figure out why I love them so much. It might be the fact that they dress up a room in NO time at all! Yeah I think that’s it. Maybe it’s because they are fun to do! Yeah that too! {{teehee}}…

This weekend flew by I tell ya! But I couldn’t help myself with this cute garland. I know everyone is starting to decorate for Christmas and I know someone out there will love this! Keep your mind open with this craft. You can use the same color or the same family of colors. You can make a garland for your Christmas tree or just hang it on something to add some flava flave to your space! Either way this will be a winner in your home and you can say YOU MADE IT!

Use craft punches (or trace a round object and cut out). Attach to heavy thread with stickers; rub with craft stick to secure.  If you really don’t want to do this craft from start to finish you could cheat a little and buy the dot’s!

How pretty is this garland!

So pretty! Remember my stained glass curtain tutorial? I hope you enjoyed this craft and can’t wait to see your pictures! Just email them to me!!

Going cook chicken and stare at my garland, jaderbomb

Check out Martha’s original craft HERE

(me on the show!)
Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG!  IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL PUT IT UP!!!!
Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!

Martha Stewart Countdown #35 Astronomical Accent

Hey my JADERBUGS! How are y’all doing tonight! I am {{totally}} making like 100 more of these babies. I saw this craft in Martha’s December issue and I just could not pass it up! I have a feeling all of my jaderbugs are gonna be glittering it up this weekend! Let’s get started!

 You will need a couple of things to begin. {{drummm rolllll}}… Scissors, paint brush, paint, scrapbook paper, tinsel glitter, scoring board, hole puncher, template. 

Seriously. How pretty is this tinsel glitter! When they sent me these babies I could not craft fast enough! OH, and I am so amazed at how awesome this scoring board works. They have detailed measurements on it and a little compartment for you to store the bone folder tool in… SO MUCH FUN. I mean, who doesn’t like tons of compartments. I always seem to do that to everything in my life then I forget what compartment I put it in to begin with.

The instructions online may SEEM confusing but they really aren’t . I put a picture of each step to try and make it easier for you to follow. If you click on the picture it will enlarge and you can see it better!

Measure and cut the watercolor paper to make two 20-inch squares. Use a bone folder to fold 1 square as shown in this diagram; in the last step, measure four inches up from center and mark a line to each corner and cut along that line. Unfold shape; it will be a star. Repeat to create a second star.

 When you are ready to start glittering just grab a brush and coat with paint. You want to make sure your paint is wet when you sprinkle glitter so it sticks. I have to admit that using tinsel glitter is way different than using Martha’s regular glitter. If you want to use the tinsel glitter I suggest using Mod Podge instead of paint.

Let it dry over night! {{truh-rust-me}}. I tried to rush the project so I could get it up for you but eh eh…Once it is completely dry you will line the crease in each point with hot glue and hold together till it’s dry. This will give you that crisp point on top of the star. See! How cool is this! I never knew I could make a star but not I will be whipping these suckers out!

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 I wanted to use some pretty ribbon then I remembered I had all of this pretty string. I love bright colors!

 WELL!!! Whaduyuh think!

  I am absolutely in love with it! I think I will make some with glow in the dark paint! I hope you enjoyed this craft and you make 4000 of them tonight!

Sending you stars hanging over you while you sleep, your JADERBOMB

Check out Martha’s original craft HERE

(me on the show!)


Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG! OR IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL STILL PUT IT UP!!!!
Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!

 

 

 

Shabby Chic Lampshade

~First things you will need before you start this project are a pair of scissors, felt, lampshade (new or old) and a small hot glue gun. Are you excited yet!!! I AM~

Once you find the lampshade you want to work with then you can start to make it shabby chic~I like to use old dingy lampshades because it feels nice to bring it back to life, however you can use a new one if you choose to. You will be applying felt on the lampshade so you want to make sure you have enough felt before you start.

I just used the 9×12 sheets from Hobby Lobby, or you can get them at your local craft store. They are usually really cheap, I paid $.29 per sheet and used about 10 sheets. Before you start cutting the felt plug your hot glue gun in.
Below is the lampshade I am using today.

I cut squares approximately 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″. All I did was fold the sheet in half then cut at the crease. As you can see below I have 4 different sizes all done by continuously folding in half and cutting.I continued this process until my squares were around that size. Remember, the smaller you go the fuller the lamp will look.

When you are ready for gluing you will need to get one of your squares and fold it in half. (thanks paige for being my hand model) LOL

Next you will gently take your hot glue gun and squeeze the glue onto the crease you just created.

Once you have your glue on the crease, quickly fold your square in half again. This will make it a lot smaller so do not worry if your square has shrunk a lot!

You will directly place the felt onto the lampshade without letting go of the fold you just made. Your first piece will take the most time because you need to hold it down with your fingers until the glue is completely dry. (please be careful, glue can really burn you :)

Once your first piece is glued on, you can now start adding the other pieces of felt using the same technique as the first. The only difference now is that you will not have to hold the piece of felt down as long. Don’t be discouraged after you put your first one on! I promise after you put your 3rd or 4th piece on you will start to see the way it’s supposed to look~

GOOD LUCK~~ Please post pictures when you are done and I will do a follow up blog with all the ones that were sent to me~~~ I can’t wait to see your magnificent lampshade~

MY VERY OWN SHABBY CHIC FELT LAMPSHADE~
P.S. This would be a great Christmas gift~

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 Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
 Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG! OR IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL STILL PUT IT UP!!!!
Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!

Behind the scenes at MARTHA STEWART!!!

Happy whatever day it is my little Jaderbugs! I have to tell ya, I am lost when it comes to days. I am sitting here writing this post and I have a new glade candle burning on my desk and lemme tell you how good this baby smells! I think it’s a new scent. I will make sure and tweet about it because it’s a MUST have. This is also the time I get to “watch” all the shows I miss during the day.  I am watching Martha learn how to make noodles! How {{ironic}} right! Writing about her, watching her, I might as well change my name too! Lemme text her and ask her what she’s doing. You think she is burning a glade candle? I wonder if she HAD to choose a glade candle which one she would choose! I would say something “lilacky” (I know, that’s not really a word)…
So I will just tell you now that this post will INDEED be very long. Typically I don’t have this many pictures but this is a special occasion.  I did write a post sorta talking about my experience that day and if you click HERE you can get to it!  I also wrote a post about a particular song playing during a commercial break and you can get to it HERE.
So here goes nothing. If you ever wondered what went on in Martha Stewart’s studio/offices here ya go!
I hope you enjoy the “tour”. I couldn’t show ALLLLL my pictures but I surely gave you a good preview!
This is on W 26th St in New York. I can’t tell you how exciting it was to walk up and see this. I literally had to “take” in the moment because it was surreal. I got to go in “UNDER” the MARTHA sign.
So when I walked in under the MARTHA sign I got greeted by smiling faces from EVERYONE! They were all so nice! Me and my dad even got real name tags! I felt so special I tell ya!
Yes! This was my own name tag!
Once I got to the first room I was in they brought us breakfast! It was everything I imagined Martha feeding me. {that did not sound good teeheheh}…. lemme tell you that the blueberries were fresh! I think they came from her yard. They tasted like a Martha grown blueberry.
This is my friend Erica Miles!! She did my hair and lemme tell you I got SO MANY complements on it! She is a celebrity make up artist and you can see her site HERE 
This was me sitting in the make up chair! I can’t even express how awesome the lady that did my make up was! I  wanted to pack her up in my purse and bring her home with me. She complimented me the ENTIRE time. She even gave me a ju ju vitamin from her purse! It was so good! She asked me if I was Indian because of my facial structure. That was a first but NOW I see it! I can’t remember her name but I promise I will find out and add it in here! She is worth looking up!
This was before the show started. It was the best organized chaos I have ever experienced. The girl with the black shirt and water bottle is Laura! She is in charge of the audience and GREAT at her job! We talked on the phone a couple of times before I got there and you would swear we knew each other longer than we did!
Everyone was staring to sit down at this point. I have my dad to thank for taking all of these random pictures. Had he not been there I would not have any! We all know how much I LOVE random shots! He did a great job too! He was so cute, always taking pictures of me while I did anything and everything. I was chit chatting with one of the producers trying to not freak out. JJ. I was nervous but this moment was actually calm.
Before the show aired the producers let certain people (craft bloggers) go and walk around the set and take pictures. I met some wonderful and awesome gals this day and we will forever be friends. The girl I am talking to is Noel, a producer.  Her and I clicked. That’s it. I am trying to get her to come to New Orleans for Mardi Gras! We laughed so much this day it was crazy!
I was playing around with things in Martha’s new kitchen. It was so much fun! How do you like my mint right there in the middle of my tongue.
This is JOEY! He warms up the audience before, during and after the show. Before the show he was pumping everyone up and he went strait for my dad. I mean he was around WOMEN the whole time and was the only man in his section. (I’m sure he loved it)… His seat even had his name on it. I think he felt pretty cool with that! I know I would! I wished they would have aired my dad and Joey because they were both cracking up the whole audience.
See! This is my dad around all the ladies. <3
I love this picture.  
While I was visiting with everyone after the show my dad and Joey kicked it off! So I figured I would take a picture with all three of us! Such a great memory. I am still so thankful and honored to be a part of everything. OH! Joey signed this dollor bill for my dad and you won’t believe what happened to it. My dad put it in his pocket and later on that day he PAID a CAB driver… Guess what he paid him with… Yep you guessed. The dollor from Joey. I told him that the Universe thought someone else needed it more! He felt better after that!
This is David Spain. The MOSS MAN. You can read all about him HERE. You can also read his blog HERE.
Awe Noel! Can’t wait to see all of you again!!!! BTW! She was the nicest little nugget ever!
Look at THIS! My bestie Martha signed this for me and Co! I have to tell you, I was NOT expecting this. I mean my mind was all over the place this particular day so this was AWESOME to get! Thanks Martha! Your the BEST!
LENOREEEEEEEEEE! I don’t even know where to begin with this ball of awesomeness. Lenore made me feel so comfortable the entire time I was there! We had a blast doing the practice run and she LOVED the earrings I brought for her! Yes! You can get them in my ETSY shop… Click HERE if you want some rose earrings. OH! Martha got a RED pair. She LOVED them!
Awe! All of the crafters! This team kicks……{{you know what}} Figgy (all the way to the right) was on the Halloween special last night! Click HERE to see him dresses up like a super hero!!! Kirsten Earl is right next to Figgy and Hosanna is all the way to the left! You can see ALL three of them HERE!!!!! They did a great challenge and you must see it!
I can only show you one or two pictures here but this is in the main office building. I had to share this with you because I found it very amazing. When you get there you have to walk down this LONG hall and there are sayings, quotes, and tons of inspiration on it. My friend Stacey (who is something special there I tell ya) took me and my dad on an ENTIRE tour of the whole place. Sorry I can’t share pictures but take my word on it… IT was UH-MAZE-ING……
And then you get to the good stuff…. Jaderbug’s, I can’t even begin to tell you how HUGE this place is. It pretty much took us 8 days to get all the way around it.  
STACEYYYYYY!!! She opened her arms to my dad and I and treated us like family! There was not a nook or cranny she didn’t take us! It was purely a dream come true and I have YOU to thank. I have dreamed about all the little “elves” working away in Martha’s hidden space and I wanna be an elf. Bad. I can be a gnome too. Martha LOVES gnomes. Stacey LOVED my earrings I gave her!
This is the wonderful view of New York city from her office building. It was so pretty and serene. The flag flying so gracefully in the air represents everything to me. This picture is in a frame in my house as we speak. I guess when I took this picture I felt every emotion my body could feel and I will not ever forget this. Beautiful Hudson River.
Oh Alex! Lemme tell you this and only this… Alex and I will be “tight” forever…. It’s so funny because when we were being introduced I just went up to him and gave him a big ole hug and he started loving on me back. We were like a momma cat and a baby cat. Paahahah….. You can check all of his smoothness out HERE…
We literally had a photo shoot for 20 min and my dad just kept clicking away. Did you know he and Hosanna have been there for over 10 years!! ClickHERE to read all about that! Wanna see him transformed into Linda Evangelista???? If you do click HERE! Martha is in it also!!!! {the book I mean}… What book? Click the link 🙂
Yes. Pure love here.
This is such a good picture! I think Martha and my dad got along well 🙂 They actually look good together.. ((hint hint, come on universe))
au revoir my Jaderbugs! On the plane going back to my nest Thank you Universe for blessing me with all of this. It was a dream that came true and I will forever hold this experience close to my heart.

Just remember Jaderbugs, if you have a dream and you feel it is not possible to reach…. Just keep on reaching. Consume all of your thoughts and energy into your dream and be thankful before it ever comes true. I never in a million years thought when I started my blog that it would result in all of this. But I knew that anything was possible. I am a pure example of following your dreams. It does not matter where you are from, how many connections you have or how much money you have. When the universe knows it’s your time they give more and more to you.
Thanks to everyone who always supported me and believed in me. I will forever remember all of the positive thoughts from the first day I started my blog.
DREAMS DO COME TRUE!

(me on the show!)


Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!

AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG! OR IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL STILL PUT IT UP!!!!

Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies! 

Glitter Candles Tutorial

Monday, Monday gotta wake up it’s Mondayyyyy {{singing in my “Friday, Friday}} voice. I have to say I think it is pretty obvious that I LOVE glitter. I have ALWAYS loved glitter but it’s on a whole new level now! I have an addictive personality {go figure} and when I find something that makes my heart beat “really” fast I tend to involve it WAY TOO MUCH in my daily life.  There is only one problem. I somehow glitter everything my little eyes come across now. Maybe it’s the glitter. Yeah, it’s the glitter. I have always used “eh, OK” glitter but I have to be honest, Martha Stewart’s glitter is so powerful. It covers better than my flat sheet covers me at night (and I don’t even have a flat sheet). Now that’s coverage.
You know what I love the most about this craft? The fact that no matter what holiday is coming around you can decorate with candles and glitter. It’s absolutely affordable and believe me when I tell you this! I can’t wait to make bright, bold colors for Christmas! We can’t forget about Easter! Those pastels will be so beautimus.
{{and LENORE, you were RIGHT!!!}}
Let’s get to the craft of the day!

p.s.  These are the three colors that I used for my {{Fall/Halloween}} candles
p.s. Simply coat your candles with mod podge then sprinkle with glitter! Look how pretty they come out!
p.s. I just stuck them in sand and there you have it! How cute! Just think of every holiday you can use these babies for!

Sending you white sand to remind you of the best day ever on the beach,
jaderbomb


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Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!


Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies! 


Black Cat Silhouettes

Good Morning all you Jaderbugs out there! Have you seen Martha’s show this morning? I will put a link at the bottom of this post because if you have NOT seen the show you must see it! They showed the BEST Halloween costumes for dogs and lemme tell you how cute they are! THEY ARE CUTE!
When I decided to do this craft I wanted to change it up just a little bit! Not a lot, just a little! I hope you enjoy it and make a lot of them! Put them all over your house!!!!
Be creative!!!! 

p.s. You will need scissors, craft glue, metallic martha stewart paint, and the cat template’s
p.s. This is Martha’s Halloween Designer Paper Pad! Wait till you see the pages in here! They have the BEST designs and to top that off, both front and back of each sheet is a different design. How much fun is that!
p.s. I used tinsel glitter for this craft. I love this glitter!
p.s. I used the template on the website and cut it out. I then traced it onto one of the sheets of designer  paper. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the black and white stripes!
p.s. I put a little strip of glitter glue onto a couple of the black stripes then drizzled it with tinsel glitter. This glitter is pure LOVE.
p.s. I took a wooden skewer and painted it gold then taped it to the back of the cut out.
p.s. Look how cute!
p.s. I think I will be doing ALOT more!
Sending you lot’s of black cat’s drizzled in tinsel,
jaderbomb

If you want to see today’s craft you can click HERE!!!!


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Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG! OR IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL STILL PUT IT UP!!!!
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Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!