Cell Phone Bling

Several months ago I saw a post on Crafting Rebellion to Rock Your IPhone.  I have been wanting to try this ever since then and last night was my chance.

I have to say that I actually like my inspiration piece better than mine in a lot of ways.  Mostly because I didn't have any flat backed pearls, so it is mostly gems (maybe a lil' too gem-ish) and I also used 9001 glue (because its what I had) rather than the E-6000 she recommends.  The glue dissolved the silver backing on my gems and they lost most of their sparkle. (actually, I'm not sure if it was the glue or maybe it was my gems? Oh well.)


Even though it didnt turn out exactly like I envisioned it, I still think it's pretty cool.  I mean it's definitely a one-of-a-kind!

 I enjoyed the process, and will probably try it again sometime. (I also MAY have gotten a slight buzz from the glue, lol)

This project technically was free.  I used an old cell case and things I had on hand.  The picture frame and the crown were from old keychains.  I just removed the chains.

If you were to purchase all of the items for this, it could get a little pricey, but just think what you had left over would make the next project free!!  :)

Monday evening picnic on the porch.

Sometimes it's just the little moments that count. Ty and I grabbed a few quality moments this evening after his karate class.

McDonalds on the porch may not sound like much, but it made our day.

.....meanwhile in Gotham City...

When I last left you nearly a month ago (wow! that went FAST!), I was trying desperately to pull Ty's Birthday party together.  I vaguely remembering promising to post pics and tutorials after the party.

Unfortunately, my birthday boy came down with the croup AND the stomach flu.  He was complaining of not feeling well on the way to the party, and it progressed rapidly after.

Then I followed with a dose of the stomach virus myself. (That was crazy because I haven't had anything other than allergy related stuff in YEARS!!)

That virus really kicked my butt. I even had to miss my BFF's 30th B-day party.  Bummer :(     

Before I was really back to myself and on my feet, I had THREE birthday gifts to make AND a project to do for our Spring Auction at church. (Which I just finished up today during my lunch! The auction is TONIGHT at 6:00!  Talk about cutting it close! lol)

Anyway, now that I appear to be caught up, it's time to start posting all of these projects.

The one I did for the auction tonight is all over the Internet AND Pinterest.  The one I used as my inspiration was from barnowlprimitives.com. 

Here is my version.

This is actually my first attempt at making anything other than a vinyl sign using vinyl lettering, so please go easy on me.  I know it's not perfect and I learned ALOT.   The biggest thing I learned is that I needed more time; but I didn't have any, so it is what it is.

I enjoyed the process and will probably be making more signs in the days to come.  Of course since I was so strapped for time, I did not take any "in process" pics.

Well, wish me luck (actually my sign luck)!  The spring auction is to raise money for some of our members to go to Ecuador this summer to help provide medical and dental services to some of the underprivileged there.  And most importantly to tell them about Jesus. =))