D.I.Y | Trial and Tribulations of a Cat Planter

 Sometimes the simple projects you have planned don't turn out right. For example this cat planter I was going use to store my pens and pencils in. 

As cute as the cat was it was fading in little places with minor scratches

 

So the first time I did a light spay to cover the black and hours later did another. I was thinking it looked pretty good until... 

It started drying in these little wiggle lines. After it dried I took sandpaper hoping it'd help but it was a high grit so it didn't feather out like I wanted too. When  I went to respray it started doing the same thing again.

I'm not going to toss the project but this means I have to buy some smaller grit sandpaper and new spray paint or suck it up and do it in a white matte finish. I hate when this happens but sometimes projects fail :(

-Amber

Check in for a post tonight!

I'm going to be doing an In the Kitchen post with one of my favorite and easiest dishes to make :) Plus it's not expensive at all!

On a side note..how is everyone doing today? I'm good just taking it easy from a busy night and about to make some jewelry for Craft'n Bettie :) Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday.

-Amber

I fell in love with this cat dress the first time I saw it ; I knew I had to have it for my birthday!

Dress: Cat Dress; from Forever 21

Belt: Leather Navy Braided; from Forever 21

Cardigan: 3/4 Gray Ruffles; from Charlotte Russe

Wedges: Self-esteem; from Goodwill

Glasses: Hot Topic (I think); from Rugged Warehouse

Ring: Sandstone Ring; handmade

-Amber

21st Birthday Continued

So Dustin and I went with my Grandparents, my Mother and her fiance to Chili's. I had a Strawberry Presidente Margarita and that was plenty enough. I got cash and cupcakes from the grandparents; and little gnome from my Mom for the front yard. Anyway here are some pictures of the awesomeness that was my 21st birthday dinner!

-Amber

Craft'n Bettie Sale!!

One hour sale starting at 1pm standard eastern time!!

Use code: 21STBDAY and receive 10% off!!

-Amber

21st Birthday

So far this morning as been pretty good. Slept in until 11 am, le boyfriend told me he'd finish cleaning house, and I got a lot of messages on Facebook telling me Happy Birthday! The only downside was I rag rolled my hair hoping for nice soft curls and ended up with tight crazy curls. I feel five again but I'm going to take a shower and wash them out, then just curl my hair later tonight. Alright off to get some late breakfast and working on the etsy banner. I just can't make up my mind on a font yet!

PS- I'm going to be doing a two hour sale today, most likely 10% off the whole store. I'll post the code up here that you can use.

-Amber

Vintage Finds: 7/26/11

Floral Portrait $2 

 

Cat Planter for $1

We didn't have any luck with furniture but we got some great deals at Big Lots with a new cork board and comforter set for under $30! Also I picked up some silly magnets :)

-Amber

21 Things- Thing 21

21. Tomorrow is my birthday!

Yep I'll be 21 tomorrow and I'm so excited! 

-Amber

21 Things- Thing 20

20. I have a southern accent.

Here is a little video so you hear my accent. I did it on my web cam so it isn't the greatest quality. Oh and ignore my dorkiness.

-Amber

21 Things-19

19. I take my peanut butter sandwich without the crust.

I always pick off the crust of my peanut butter sandwiches but only those. Make me a ham and cheese I'll leave it alone. I'm not sure why I guess to me peanut butter sandwiches taste better without the crust. 

-Amber