how to - wrap bracelet

Saw a bracelet similar to this one on Pinterest and had to make it.  It's super easy to make.  Here goes...

• Buy the leather cord, medium sized ring and findings listed later at a Michaels or other craft store.
• Cut the leather cord about 45" for each side and wrap about the ring like shown below.

•  Wrap each side around your wrist twice.

•  These are the other findings you will need from the craft store.  Have an employee help you, they are usually super helpful if you just ask.  Don't cut the cord right in the middle of the wrist, cut it a little shorter to allow for the clasp.  Otherwise, it will be too big.  :)

•  You can then place the end of the cord into the piece listed below and use pliers to close it up tight.  I have all kinds of jewelry tools but I am sure you can find something around the house that will do the trick.

•  That's it folks!

•  I only wrapped the second one I made around once and I think I like it better.

•  This one was my favorite.  LOVE the color and it will be perfect for the fall!

Does that seem easy enough?  If not, I will be happy to make one for you and list it in my Etsy shop. Just message me and let me know what color and I will let you know the cost.  Hope you liked!

how to - raw sugar scrub

I mixed...

1 cup raw oatmeal

2 cups olive oil

2 cups raw organic sugar

Stir it up and throw it in a jar!

Beware, it MAKES A MESS of your shower.  But it's worth it!

Hope you all had a lovely weekend!

how to: planting succulents

I've always loved succulents.  In fact, I can't remember not having a least one Jade plant at all times.  I bought a tray full of succulents a couple months ago from my brother's nursery and am just now getting around to planting them.  I have only planted two of them so far but that's because I am being picky about the planters.  I want to find some unique vintage pieces for them so I will plant more as I find good homes for them.

If you want to know how to properly plant succulents read on...
First, make sure you buy catcus potting soil.  Succulents don't like to hold on to water.

And if your planter doesn't have holes to drain the water, you'll need to add pebbles or stones for the first layer.

You can then add the potting soil.  Just make sure it's a cactus potting soil or another sandy soil.

And now the succulent!  Easy peasy!

Random tid bit:  I could watch reruns of The Office every single day for the rest of my life and I would still be in stitches.  It makes me laugh so hard I think I might pee my pants.