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OMG... it's been at least 2 months since I've been on here... wedding planning. It's been a roller coaster and I'm only 9 months away... :p I've decided to co-op a new blog for the time being until I can get back on my crafty saddle and get some side projects going.. feel free to follow my crazy wedding blog at Bohemian Recessionista. CHEERS loves!! xoxo

Falafal Waffle

Got a baby? I don't.. but I have plenty of nephews/nieces on the way. I see alot of mothers/fathers with the latest gadgets, gizmos, whatchamacallits, etc.. but they always seem lugged down. I'm trying to conceive a brain fart for organization for my sister and her future bundle-of-joy. I'm thinking somewhere along the lines of a diaper changing table. *But they like to grab...* Oh yeah...

Hmm.. I'm also going to meddle with the bird bath. Needs some sprucing. The birds are complaining of lack of color.

I also have a mannequin's head that needs some touching up. Get over here sunglasses...

Update: Belt Chair & Terra Cotta Bird Bath

Update: Finished the belt chair. The back of the chair definitely needed some help so I decided to finish that. How's it look? :) Better, I think.

We started with a bird feeder a couple weeks ago and now we have a swarm of songbirds that live in our yard. I love that morning bird chatter.. the cats love it too. I've been looking at a bird bath but they're so expensive... it's just a bird bath.. not a whirlpool.. so I decided to create my own bird bath. I saw a couple ideas to stack them on top of each other but I wasn't really moved by them. Tried my own little project.



A quick rundown of how I made it:

I bought (4) 8" terra cotta clay pots, (1) 18" saucer, and (1) 10" saucer. I sprayed Thompson's Water Sealant on all the pots & saucers inside and out to waterproof them. Using EcoGlue I began stacking the pots, starting with the small saucer and one pot. Let it dry for about 45 min before stacking the next pot. Also, I placed a textbook on top to weight the glue down not leaving any cracks. Adding the saucer last I sprayed it. I want to add more to it. Soon... I finished coating it with a water-based polyurethane coat. Added some rocks and water and the now birds are partying. Tweet. :)

Project 1: Belt Chair

This is a project that has consumed my creative senses for years but I've never gotten around to completing it. My future sister & brother-in-law have done a couple of these and I thought I'd give it a try. First things first. I got all my belts from thrift stores. Nickel or quarter a piece. I wouldn't pay more than that because you're going to (a) either poke a hole and ruin them, (b) rip them from pulling too hard or (c) find out they are either too short. BTW... I did all those so safe tip :) This was my first try at this so bear with me. My mom found this really chic antique chair at a thrift store for $5 and I was able to take the leather hide bottom off of the chair. I cleaned the chair with wet/dry rags and then sanded it down. At this point I'd recommend doing whatever it is you want to do to the chair (i.e.. staining, polishing..) unlike what I did. I laid my belts out to figure out what pattern I wanted. I had a small chair and I used 25 belts in all. It really depends on how big, thick, and types of belts you use. I'd recommend used worn belts that you can stretch out and poke holes in. Fabric belts are very easy. I used leather saddle soap to clean the leather belts before putting them on the chair and using leather wipes after to keep their hold. My chair needed some TLC with wood glue and sanding so it took me a littler longer to do this project.

Start by putting your belts on horizontally first. It'll be much easier to weave them vertically. Pick your pattern and go. I buckled them underneath the chair that way the worn pieces of the belt were on the underside. 2 people makes the job quicker but hey... solo is my last name. after finishing with the belts I wiped them down with the leather wipes. My mom recommended a matte wood finish which we brushed on. It sealed the wood polish/stain and gave it a nice matte coat. I loved it. The rustic feel was fantastic and I think it turned out great as my first try... behold...

Playlist

I'm looking for a new camera.. shopped at a few antique stores today for some new kitchen accessories. Bingo. Got home, decided to cram my iPod with new music and I figure I'd share my top 10 played songs with you guys. Take it or leave it but these songs get me through the day. :)

1. Ladyhawke- My Delerium (serious fist pumping)
2. Florence and the Machine- Dog Days are Over (hand clapping beat)
3. Grand National- Drink to Moving On
4. The Blakes- Don't Bother Me
5. Iron & Wine- Flightless Bird
6. Liam Finn- Second Chance
7. Sea Wolf- You're A Wolf
8. Delta Spirit- Trashcan
9. Greg Laswell- And Then You
10. Thirteen Senses- I Know

These songs are the shizzle :)