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6 awesome ways to upcycle T-shirts

Don’t save the old t-shirts- make them into cute crafts instead! This post has fresh ideas that you might not have thought of to turn conventional t-shirts into beautiful works of art.  1. You can make them into stylish bath mats  mats by weaving them! Quite simple and cute.  2. Make them into scrunchies,  workout headbands , or other hair accessories.  3. You can cut them into strips to make  hanging room decor .  4. Turn your shirts into other  fashionable clothes .  5. Or make them into  aesthetically pleasing dog chew toys .  6. Try one or two of these  t-shirt life hacks and ideas  . 

A Schedule for Productive Weekend Crafting

 Sleep in - dreaming always enhances my creativity. Doze off listening to an inspiring podcast or audiobook or music, and wake up whenever you want. Read in bed for awhile too- preferably something in the fiction or fantasy genre.  Once you are ready, put on clothes that you don’t mind getting messy in, like sweatpants and a tshirt.  After a quick breakfast (don’t check your phone!!!!) head over to your designated crafting space.  1. Organize your craft supplies, to make for easier use. Skip this step if you are already pretty well organized.  2. Make a list of the things you need to or want to accomplish. Then make a list of the supplies you’ll need.  3. Gather your supplies.  4. Turn on some music.  5. Complete your craft list. If you get stuck or have artist block, read a book for a few minutes, get a glass of really cold water, and open a window.  6. Display your finest work where all your family and friends can admire it. 

What female celeb is your doppelgänger?

  Break out the portable mirror so you can get an accurate answer!  1. What is your hair color?  A. Brown  B. Blond  C. White or gray  D. Dark brown  2. Skin tone and texture?  A. Chocolate B. Porcelain  C. Pale crepe paper  D. Smooth pale  3. Hair texture?  A. Silky and short  B. Long and curly  C. Short and puffy  D. Long and straight  4. Face shape?  A. Slightly rounded with a killer jaw  B. Heart shaped  C. More square  D. Slightly oval  5. Lip shape?  A. Full  B. Heart  C. Thin  D. Not too full, not too thin  6. Eye color?  A. Golden brown  B. Stunning Blue  C. Green-blue  D. Rich brown  7. Eye shape?  A. Almond with voluminous eyelashes  B. Large almond with dark lashes  C. Oval with laugh lines D. Huge eyes with huge eyelashes  8. Classic makeup look?  A. Contour and gloss  B. Blush, eyeliner, and red lip  C. Pink lips D. Natural beauty  9. Describe your smile A. Confident and closed-mouth  B. Camera ready, slightly opened mouth  C. Open with adorable dimples  D. Beaming open mo

Homemade chips recipe

 Ingredients:  Triangular slices of tortillas (however many you need)  Your favorite seasoning  A vat of preheated oil  Salt Method: Slice the tortillas  Line a plate with paper towels  Bring the oil to a boil and then turn down to medium heat  Watch the video to make your chips! 

40 new creative hobby ideas

 Here is the big ol list. Enjoy!  1. Digital art  2. Lettering 3. Candle making  4. Soap making  5. Screen-writer  6. Musical-writer  7. Acting  8. Comedic performer  9. Fashion designing  10. Costume designer  11. Cosplay  12. Caricatures  13. Colored pencil sketches  14. Origami  15. Resin crafts  16. Gardening  17. Bouquet arrangements  18. Jewelry making  19. Multi media journaling  20. Bullet journaling  21. Photo album crafts  22. Mosaics  23. Paint by numbers  24. Homemade makeups and exfoliations  25. Ceramics  26. Glassware  27. Woodworking  28. Cooking  29. Food plating  30. Baking  31. Cocktail mixing (or mocktail mixing)  32. Trash art  33. Murals  34. Chalk drawings  35. Interior design  36. Architecture  37. Guided meditation leader  38. Hair stylist 39. Fashion stylist  40. Therapist 

Clean your craft desk

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Write a novel starring you, and I’ll tell you what book character you are most like

 This is a slightly different quiz than usual. You’ll “write” a book starring YOU, and at the end your answers will reveal which book character you are most like. Have fun!  1. What’s the title of your book?  A. The mysteries and magic of being alive B. The Great Journey  C. The Curious Case of Carnivorous Cattle  D. How to be human  2. What would the cover look like?  A. It would have a clock  B. It would have an aesthetic ocean picture  C. It would have all of my favorite things  D. It would be a plain solid-color cover  3. What would the first chapter be about?  A. The pets that have shaped my life  B. My religious beliefs  C. My friends  D. It would start off with a mystery!  4. What would the second chapter be about?  A. Flora and fauna of my backyard  B. My mother  C. My dreams  D. A brutal murder  5. In chapter three you introduce a love interest- what do they look like?  A. I have way too much stuff to do to worry about boys  B. Ummmmmmm C. A weird and wacky looking boy  D. A s

What Taylor Swift song matches your personality?

 What Taylor song are you? Take my quiz to find out!   1. How old are you?  A. Twenties  B. Younger than 13  C. Thirties or forties  D. Around eighteen  E. Older than fifty  2. This is important in the world of Taylor songs - what’s your relationship status?  A. Long term relationship  B. I’m a kid!!!!!  C. I just broke up with someone D. Newly dating  E. Single  3. What outfit would you wear?  A. A polka dot sundress  B. Something original  C. Leather pants and a black shirt  D. Short dress  E. Flowing gown  4. What emotion do you feel right now?  A. Wistful  B. Confident  C. Angry  D. Flirty  E. Sad  5. Which emoji face do you feel like?  A. 🥺 B. 😎 C. 😖 D. 😘 E. 😭 6. What is your favorite memory?  A. Playing games with my parents  B. I don’t have too many memories yet  C. I’m too angry to have any favorite memories!!! D. Prom  E. Christmases  7. Favorite animal?  A. Puppy or kitten  B. Unicorn or dragon  C. Crow or lion  D. Small adult dog or Persian adult cat  E. Fireflies or re

Packing List

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 I struggle with packing. One time I had twenty or so books in a suitcase for a weeklong trip and no underwear. Anyway, I came up with a packing list to help you make sure you get all the essentials in your suitcase.  1. A pair of clothes per day  2. A pair of pajamas per night  3. A pair of undergarments per each day 4. A pair of socks per day 5. A fancy outfit if needed  6. Sneakers  7. A hairbrush  8. The book you are currently reading  9. A notebook  10. A pen  11. A hairbrush  12. A watch  13. A lip balm  14. Your wallet  15. Makeup  16. Teeth supplies, in a baggie  17. Pom poms  18. Feathers  19. Rainbow yarn  20. Sticky jewels 

Best Babysitting Games

 Keep in mind while reading this list that these activities are geared more towards older children than toddled or infants.  1. Outdoor chess or Yahtzee  2. Building an outside fort  3. Rock painting 4. Dance party 5. Sketch pictures of each other  6. Drawing competition  7. Dress-up  8. Play with dolls 9. Cooking competition  10. Make a special punch together  Have fun! 

Sleepover Checklist

 Ready for a night in with the girlfriends? Here’s a checklist (in order) of some awesome ideas to break out to create the best night of your lives!  1. Disney marathon  2. Do Pinterest DIYs  3. Cook a new recipe  4. Netflix and chill  5. Make vision boards  6. Blindfolded makeovers  7. Make a healthy dinner together  8. Watch a romcom  9. Paint nails  10. Truth or dare  11. Never have I ever  12. Mash and madlibs  13. Stay up late and gossip  Have a great night! ❤️

Digital art - part two

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Really funny stuff to try

 Ok, so I compiled a bunch of funny stuff for you to try, that I have also tried.  1. Pick up the book closest to you and go to page 206. The first sentence describes your love life. Mine is HILARIOUS: pride failed, the song lyrics fled, and their spirits fell.  2. Listen to some random songs. The first one describes your love life. Mine had the lyric: it’s me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me.  3. The second song is your fight song. Mine wasn’t that interesting.  4. The third song - the title is your personality. Mine is Style. Yes queen!  5. The fourth song title is your theme song. Mine is Enchanted.  6. The fifth song first line is your wedding song. Mine was: don’t blame me love made me crazy. Ha ha!  7. The sixth one fifth line is your funeral song. Mine is: I’d give all I have honey, if you could stay like that. Oh my goodness!!! 

Cool Christian Crafter Digital Art Gallery

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 Here is some of my latest artwork - made digitally. And their titles.   Live a rainbow life  Masking saves lives   Yes queen!  Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young.   Hello gorgeous  Hope you liked! Love you all - and God loves you! ❤️

Choose your own adventure

 So this is my first time making an online choose your own adventure, and if it works out I might do some more! Enjoy! The way it will work is you will read the first paragraph which gives you an introduction, then you will choose an option beneath it. The option will take you to a certain number which has another thing for you to read and another choice at the bottom. If you are ready, scroll to the next paragraph to begin! Hopefully it will work ok, apologies if it doesn’t ☺️! And since I won’t get a chance to say it at the end . . . God loves you and so do I! (P.S. please don’t read any of the other numbers unless you were sent there by your previous choice. Also, you might not make it.) warning ⚠️ very gory!! Hello. My name is Bobbin Garbish and I am a little rat who lives underground. Lately my home has been destroyed by an evil mob of one-eyed crows and I don’t know what to do! I just want to curl up and eat cheese and not worry about getting eaten. Will you help me and find some

Super hard Taylor Swift Quiz

 Calling all Swifties- this is by far the hardest Taylor Swift quiz you will ever come across. Seven questions- I’ll be impressed if you can get more than three. Answers are at the bottom. Share your results ❤️!  So, in this quiz I’ve changed the names of popular Taylor Swift songs. Can you guess what the actual name is? An example is: whatcha doing with a girl like that? The answer would be of course, you belong with me. Ready? Let’s do this thing.  1. Nightlight  A. Never grow up  B. Shake it off  C. Getaway car  D. The Man  2. Careful daughter A. Cruel summer B. Mine  C. Enchanted  D. Only the young  3. Who you are  A. Never grow up  B. Innocent  C. Look what you made me do  D. Death by a thousand cuts  4. Who do you love?  A. Enchanted  B. You belong with me  C. Never getting back together  D. Style  5. Motel bar  A. Blank space  B. Sparks fly  C. Getaway car  D. Me  6. Stares directly at the sun  A. Anti hero  B. Love story  C. Mine  D. Never grow up  7. The actress starring in yo

How to clean up after a party

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  How to clean up after a party (step by step):  . Turn on some music to make it more fun!  . Turn on all the lights to help you see the nooks and crannies. After a party, there will be drink spills and chip crumbs, so turn on the lights to help you see where the messes might be hiding.  . Pull out the cleaning supplies  . Open a window to air out the room . Pull off all the streamers  . Pop any balloons  . Make a pile of any gifts and place them around the house properly  . Scan the room for trash  . Put dishes in the dishwasher  . Vacuum (or set a Roomba to go)  . Wipe down the counters and tables . Pat yourself on the back for a job well done

College Essay Ideas

 1. How personal struggles have shaped the person you are now  2. What books have inspired you  3. What is the scariest memory you have  4. Growing up in (the name of your town) 5. Personal fears for the future  6. How would you change the world if you were president?  7. What injustice bothers you the most?  8. What can you do to fix that injustice?  9. What you have observed as an introvert  10. A fresh take on climate change 11. What measures can the government take to lower the crime rate?  12. Ways to be more eco-friendly at home  13. The importance of kindness 

How To Create a Flawless Concealer

 Here is my recipe for a beautiful concealer you can make yourself!  Step 1.  Clean out a mason jar.  Step 2.  Fill a quarter of the mason jar with a foundation a few tones darker than your skin  Step Three.  Fill the rest of the jar with your favorite moisturizer  Step Four.  Add 1. Tablespoon of water.  Step Five. Mix the contents of your jar.  Step Six.  Let the jar sit at room temperature for three hours.  Step Seven.  Apply liberally to your face and blend. 

How to customize a hoodie

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 I was thinking it might be time to customize some of my  pieces of clothing. Join me!  Now, before you immediately start cutting up your priceless ball gowns, sketch it out! Choose an item from your closet, and think of things you want to change about it. Sketch it out on regular paper, or get a fashion design notebook/app.  This is the item I selected. Here are three things I want to change- first of all, it is quite baggy. Second, I want to make it stand out more. Third, I want to add new texture. So I sketched out my new ideas. Next, I marked the areas I wanted to cut with a fabric marker.  After that, I took out the string and replaced it with  rainbow yarn.  Then I cut the sleeves to shorten it, and the results were fabulous! I might add sequins though . . . 

The Best Sad Romance Songs for Teens (who are slightly emo)

 Yep, you got that right. Cool Christian Crafter is an emo gal. Well, after watching all of those horror movies, who wouldn’t be? (One time I remember saying, I love glitter almost as much as I love horror movies)  I’m a mystery wrapped in an enigma.  When I’m feeling extra emo, here are my fave songs to listen to while wearing my black “luxury” sweatpants and my dad’s brewery t-shirt.  What does emo mean anyway? Well, when a person describes themselves as emo, they usually mean they are “especially sensitive to emotions” which I think is actually nice. When people are talking about emo music however, they usually mean heavy metal or grunge rock. That is not the style of music I am into. I like music that is emotional, and a little sad or wistful.  And, just for any of y’all who were curious, YES. I do own a tube of black lipstick.  So if any of you are looking for heavy metal songs, you will be disappointed. Just putting that out there. These are sad, EMOtional songs for you to cry to

Are you a vampire or a werewolf?

 Take my quiz to find out! And answer honestly please!  1. How old are you?  A. Under fifty  B. Over fifty 2. Favorite movie genre?  A. Action  B. Romance  3. Biggest flaw?  A. Hot headed B. Quiet  4. Introvert or extrovert?  A. Extrovert  B. Introvert 5. Best trait?  A. Smart B. Creative  6. Daylight or nighttime?  A. Daylight B. Nighttime  7. Favorite horror movies?  A. It, It Chapter Two, Get Out, The Exorcist, The Possession B. Psycho, A Quiet Place, Poltergeist, Goodnight Mommy Scroll for answers  More:  As - Werewolf  Bs - Vampire 

How to make healthy lollipops

 Here is a quick, simple, and HEALTHY recipe for AMAZING lollipop treats kids will enjoy!  1. Line a baking tray with a silicone pad.  2. In a small bowl, whisk up 4 tablespoons of honey (makes about ten lollipops) with a fork.  3. Add a pinch of cinnamon.  4. In three separate ramekins, squeeze some orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice.  5 divide the honey into the three ramekins equally.  6. Color ten toothpicks orange, yellow, and green to keep track of which flavor is which.  7. Dollop ten small blobs of honey on the baking tray.  8. Stick a toothpick that corresponds with the flavor in each blob.  9. Freeze overnight.  10. Enjoy! 

Cute Decor Ideas for a carnival nursery

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 Are you planning on decorating a nursery? Here is how to make the room adorable and extra cozy!  Overall tips:  Make sure the room is full of soothing colors (yellow can actually make a baby cry!)  Baby proof the room entirely. Thing to watch out for: light sockets, sharp tools, tiny bits and pieces, furniture corners.  Make sure the room has enough space for storage - babies need a lot of stuff!  (I fully credit the website below for their amazing decor ideas and pics)  Also, if the photos aren’t showing up, you can see them at the link I’ve provided.  https://www.nurserydesignstudio.com/2022/01/13/50-of-the-most-beautiful-nursery-decor-items-to-add-to-the-nursery/ Carnival Nursery Ideas . Wicker baskets that can double as storage  . Wooden curtain accents  . Cute circus plushies  . Circus Storage  . Circus wall art  . Leather and brown accents  . Natural wood mirror  . Wood shelves  . Rustic Tent and Shelving  . Circus tent bed canopy  . More circus storage  . Animal storage . Natur

How to do a natural makeup look

 Would you like to have an effortlessly natural makeup look? Well I did some research as well as some trial and error, and I have come up with a great natural makeup step by step for you!  1. Take a dab of foundation that is a little darker than your skin tone, and put the blob on the back of your hand. Mix it with a larger blob of moisturizer. Continue mixing until you have your skin tone nailed down.  2. Use a brush specifically for applying foundation (blush brushes will get crusty easily) to smooth it all over your face.  3. Apply a lip gloss and blot with a makeup wipe.  4. Use a tiny bit of mascara, and pinch your eyelashes with a paper towel. 5. If you wish, apply a tiny bit of blush and blend in with more moisturizer.  Hello gorgeous! 

The Ultimate Guide for Editing Your Craft Materials

 It is always sad to say goodbye to craft supplies, but, like spiders, it is a necessary evil. So measure each item against the criteria on this list.  For Tools (scissors, sewing machine, etc)  Is it broken? (Throw it away)  Is it old? (Throw away or save for sentimental purposes in a separate box)  Is it for a hobby you no longer participate in? (Throw it away)  Did you buy it for a hobby you planned on starting but never actually started (hello old quilling needles!) THROW IT AWAY  Does it take up a lot of space? (If you use it more than once a month, keep it. If not, throw it away)  Was it expensive but you don’t use it? (give it away to a friend)  If none of these apply, keep it!  For Bits and Bobs (glitter, Googly Eyes, pipe cleaners, etc)  Do you use them for only one project? (Throw away)  Did you buy them for a project you haven’t started? (Throw away)  Are they old and gross? (Throw away and buy new) For messy things (glue, epoxy resin)  Are they contained well? (If not, cont

How to customize sweatpants

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 Have people been saying your sweatpants make you look like an old man with depression? Anybody? Nope? Just me then. Anyway, you’ll need some string, a needle, pins, a pincushion, beads, fabric scissors, and some pretty ribbon.  1. Get your sweatpants ready. Make sure they are a few sizes too big (use the above photo as a reference) so they stay nice and comfy. Wash them and let them dry. You always have to wash fabric before sewing it.  Pull out the waistband string.  2. Shorten them   Cut off the cuffs  You can use a ruler for precise lines. Roll up the ends until they become shorts. This is why it is important to make sure the sweatpants are baggy - as they roll up they get smaller.  Using the needle and thread, sew the cuffs in place. You can use a sewing machine, but it is harder to keep from accidentally sewing the two sides together.  3. Finishing up  Replace the waistband string with the ribbon. Sew on your beads with the needle and thread.  Enjoy your new chic shorts! 

What outfit should you wear this summer?

 Take my quiz below!  1. Where will you be most of the time this summer?   A. At the pool or beach  B. Hanging with friends  C. At the park D. Working outside  2. What is your hair type?  A. Medium length, thick waves  B. Long and straight  C. Very long and wavy  D. Short and natural  3. What is your go to makeup look?  A. Lipgloss, lip liner, bronzer on the cheekbones, light brown eyeshadow  B. Bold red lip, eyeliner, colorful eyeshadow, natural face C. Natural-style, plumped lips, foundation, mascara  D. No makeup  4. Pick a purse  A. Boho tote B. Something I made myself  C. A beaded tote D. A toolbox  5. Fave color?  A. Yellow B. Black C. Green  D. Brown  6. Fave dog?  A. Pomeranian  B. Pit bull  C. Golden retriever  D. Something else  7. Fave animal? A. Cat B. Snake  C. Horse D. Bull  If you answered more:  A. Bikini, big sunglasses, floppy hat B. White t-shirt, belt, denim shorts  C. Floral dress D. Tank top and jeans