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May 10, 2012

Have & Make: Glitter and Glow

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Who doesn’t love a little glitter in their lives? Add in the glow of a candle, and you’re all set.

This glitter candle was probably the easiest Have & Make yet. Spray the inside of a small vase or candle holder with spray adhesive, sprinkle and shake around with glitter until the surface area of the vase is completely covered. I would recommend using the larger flakes of glitter as opposed to the very fine powdery variety – you get more impact of the shimmering flakes through the glass than you would with the latter.

Style the candle simply (a little glitter goes a long way) with books, and a natural element like flowers or a plant. Look at you glow!

I felt glitter was a fitting topic for today because I’m headed off again to a bachelorette party for my future sister-in-law in Las Vegas, where everything glitters (but everything that glitters isn’t gold, if you know what I mean).

Have a SHIMMERY and SHINY Thursday. (I know I will!)

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April 19, 2012

Have & Make: Gilded Water Bottle Centerpiece

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Repetition and shine are two things that always makes an impact. Simple plastic water bottles de-labeled, cleaned, and painted with gold make a stunning centerpiece. Painting the bottom gold actually has a purpose too. The paint works to hide the tell-tale water bottle shape of the bottom. Doing them in multiples takes the focus off of the detail (that it’s a water bottle) and puts emphasis on the whole picture.

You know I’ll dip, paint, or gild pretty much anything so my eyes turned to my recycling bin last weekend. Create a cheap, easy, and plentiful arrangement for dinner, or scatter around the house in threes. This project sure has a lot of bang for your buck.

*quick House of Earnest tip: for cleaning the label glue off the bottles, use Goo Gone or an other citrus oil cleaner and then run through the dishwasher on the top rack. And, If you use cold water instead of warm like I did, your vases shouldn’t steam

Have a PLENTIFUL Thursday!

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March 29, 2012

Have & Make: Candy-Filled Linen Bunnies

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If you aren’t using your linen napkins for Easter dinner, you can repurpose them as little bunnies full of candy. I’d say ‘for the little ones’ but I ate half of the candy while making these so they’re really for everyone.

It might take a bit of practice, but after one or two you’ll get the hang of how to make the little guys nice and round. The key is to get the candy all in the middle so that the bottom of the bunny ends up with a balanced bum. I used a little scotch tape and a cotton ball to make a little poof of a tail as well.

You don’t have to use just white napkins either. This would be fun with brightly colored napkins, or you could buy a cheap package and let the kiddos draw bunny faces on them. So cute and new compared to the standard plastic eggs! Do you think this is something you’ll try?

Have a WONDERFUL Thursday!

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March 14, 2012

Have & Make: Graphic Triangle Pillow

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It’s a little known fact, that you can buy transfer paper to feed through your printer. I used to make shirts and bags for every possible occasion in school, but this past weekend it just hit me to use it for a blank pillow that I was going to throw out because it was so boring.

Side note: Make sure your pillow insert can be removed before trying this quick project

If you have a blank boring pillow that needs a new lease on life, make something graphically inspired by whatever is out there (right now, triangles).

Have a FANTASTIC Wednesday, guys!

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February 29, 2012

Have & Make: Dipped Wooden Utensils

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I’ve been eyeing some fun colored enameled serving spoons for the better part of a year. When I was out searching for a paella pan a few weeks ago, there were a ton of wooden spoons sitting at the register and I just decided to paint some myself.

I just taped my line, used a little craft paint, and finished off with a high gloss food safe shellac to give them that enameled look.

Small side note, however, you should hand wash these, as any wooden kitchen accessory and be mindful of the painted area if using them to cook as it could melt or chip.

I love it because it can be customized to any color you could want! Wouldn’t this be such a fun bridal shower gift?

Have a HAPPY HAPPY Wednesday out there, guys!

ALSO- Want a look ‘Behind the Scenes’? See my interview today on Vmac+Cheese. I’m sharing so much including how the blog got its name, what’s on my reading list, and where I see my life in five years!

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February 15, 2012

Have & Make: Bakers Twine

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Bakers twine is a cute and stylish way to wrap anything from gifts to goodies – and in a pinch, you don’t have to wait on an internet order, or worry about finding the right color.

Wrap some twine or string around a piece of cardboard, color some stripes horizontal to the string direction on both sides of the cardboard and you’re done! So easy and so cute!

What would you wrap up?

Have a MARVELOUS Wednesday!

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January 25, 2012

Have, Make: Treat Cones

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Have a newspaper lying around? Make some pretty and purposeful treat cones for your next party (or superbowl gathering?). Fill the cones with anything your little heart desires and stick them in a pretty vase or tin to hold them upright for your guests.

Have, Make will be one of my new regular series! I am going to take one household item, and turn it into something new, fun or useful for your home! How do you like this idea?

Have a GREAT Wednesday, guys!

All photos in this post by House of Earnest

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