Indi Fourth of July: Fringed Scarf from a T-Shirt!

4th of July is coming!

I must MAKE SOMETHING!!!

Here we go!

One Fringed Scarf Comin Up!

Found a Flag T-Shirt at the Walmart...

It was a Baaaaaaahgan! 

Gots ma Scissaaaaahs! Cut, Cut, Cut!

Chop the Sleeves and neckline right out!!! Both sides & Everything!!!

Now Cut off that Bottom Hem & Round out the Corners!!!

Yeah!

Careful now... Here's the Trick. Diagonal cut across the Front Only!

See where I'm headed...

Lookit! Crazy Wonky Wonderful length of T-Shirt Undone!

What now? Fringe!!!!!!!!!!!

Target those Wonky Shapes n Curves & Cut, Cut, Cut!!!

Almost a full 1/2 inch wide...

Continue Cutting!

And Cutting!!!

Totally Fringe-Tastic!!!

Now Pull n Tug on all those lil Fringies till they're all stringy ;-)

They get all Rolled & Tassel like :-)

How do you know when you've pulled to hard...

they break... s'ok tho... it's not noticeable at all!

:-D

Soft Fringe & Stars & Stripes!

Tie the Edges together to Make an Infinity Loop...

Loopy Goodness!

Or just Throw it 'round your shoulders!

Yeah. I'm Ready for Independence Day! BBQs, Picnics, Fireworks, Here I come!!!

I found Lots of Inspiration on the Pinterest for this project...

Make your way to the Walmart,

Make a lot of Cutty Cuts!

MAKE SOMETHING!!!

XOXO
~JM

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DIY Denim Vest

Lookit!

Get in your closet...

Find the pile of Jean Jackets you've been hoarding...

I know, they put out a New Color Wash or Cut every year, & you Love Updating your Look!

Now you must Choose!

GRAB YOUR SCISSORS!!!

Trust Me! You Won't Regret it!!!

I left a lil bit of Edge to Fray out...

If you like a cleaner edge you will want to get as close to the connection seam as possible! ;-)

My Tool for Fraying a Cat Brush.

No Kidding, it Kicks Azzzzzz!

Get my Target all lined up...

And BEGIN!

Rub the Brush Back n Forth, Up n Down, Round, Diagonal & WHAM!!!

You Can Trim Back the Length if you want, or Bask in all its Distressed Denim Glory!!!

Lookit! Happy/Awesome things happen when you wear such fun Denim Vests!!!

Don't forget you can Take this to whatever level you like...

Keep it Simple or Distress it Further, Splash it with Bleach or Paint, Add Patches, Bling it out with Studs or Pins or Broaches!

So Many Style Options!

;-D

*from the Pinterest

I Seriously think I will be wearing this Non-Stop this summer!

Its like you have the Super Power to give any Summer Outfit an INSTANT UPGRADE!

WITH POCKETS!!!!!!!!!

Whoa!

Your Summer Wardrobe is about to EXPLODE WITH POSSIBILITIES!!!

Get out Your Old Jean Jacket!

Get out Your Scissors!

Make Those Sleeves HISTORY!!!

MAKE SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

XOXO

~JM

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Make Your Own Travel Meditation Kit! O~M~Shanti!

Get outta town!

No Really... 

If your headed out on Holiday, Vacation, Wanderlust Vision Quest, etc...

Don't leave Your Practice behind!!!

It took you this long to get used to sitting still...

Y'wanna wreck all that progress...? I didn't think so.

Take it with you!

Hello! Easy Peasy!

Here's how I Put together my "NamaStay~or~Go" Kit ;-D

I dug out this old shabby jewelry box that I have had, gutted (in the past), & am now sizing up to see what can/will fit inside it.

I knew there was a reason why I saved all those old containers & tins...

I found some fun pics, inspirations, and quotes that felt right up my Meditation Alley!

*Thank you Pinterest! <3

I printed out the pics, & started fitting (shoving) them into the box top & bottom.

Here's where you get out your Hot Glue Gun!  Wo0t! 

In Retrospect I would have probably enjoyed the process more if I used really thin Glue Dots.

Less Hot, More Time to Place without worrying how fast it hardens... and the sequins I used for the borders here warped with the heat... not a bad effect tho... makes them look like metal, not plastic.

Close up... I think this suits me just fine :-)

Shabby Gypsy = Happy!!!

With everything in its place...

Now to Make things Pretty!

I had a bunch more inspo pics that I stuck in a grid.

I cut 'em to fit & wrap around, and took some plain old clear packing tape to stick 'em on & Boom!

I could have used a decoupage medium to stick & seal them...

But who has time to wait for it to dry??? ;-)

My Incense & Tea Lites are safe & sound in these cases!

Each box of Incense holds 30! I could burn 4 at a time & have 30 meditation sessions!!!

The Tin with Tea-Lites holds 11, and there's one Tea-Lite in the holder...

12 Tea-Lite Candles 4hr burn time = 48hrs of Ommmmmmmm!

If I sit for 30mins at a time that's 96 sessions!

Twice a day, yup, 48 days! Sweet!!! 

11 Candles!!!!

Don't forget the Crystals! 

Sometimes these pretty lil Rocks are just that...

Pretty. 

If your into that stuff or not, Meditation is good for you! So Do it!

Anyway, I put a Bear on the Lighter that will be traveling in this kit with a lil inspo pic and packing tape! YaY!

Why Not! ;-)

Comin along well so far...

One of my Favorite things!!!

If you need to calm down, & its not always easy to do...

Rescue Remedy is your new BFF!!! 

The spray is my go-to, 2 spritz under the tongue, no side effects, won't make you tired or wired. 

Just mellow.

GOOD VIBES ONLY!!! 

OOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

THIS IS IT! In Action!!!

I snuck in a Tin of White Sage Leaves which I NEVER go without in or out of the home!

It's touted as a Spiritual Cleanser, I use it to clean the air & it smells nice ;-)

I like it loose & not in bundles bc it's easier to light, let smoke, and make sure it's all out & finished burning.

You are Playing with Flammable Materials here ppl!

Best policy is when disposing of ashes make sure they are totally finished burning, wet them if you have to. Dry off Kit Components, & put them back in the box. Safe & Sound!

Never Leave Lit Incense or Candles or Sage Unattended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pretty lights..... Ommmmmmmm..... Relaxing....

Even if you're just camping in the living room...

NamaSTAY or GO!

#StealYourMoments !!!

Put on some Madonna Om Shanti

Make a Meditation Kit,

OMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM......

MAKE SOMETHING!!!

XOXO
~JM

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Brekkie in Bed R & D How to Attack Summer!

Summer is Nigh!

Planning for fun times to be sprinkled in between all the work-work means List Making Time!!!

I got my Buddy Charli Girl, my Brekkie, my Periodicals & multiple Note Pads to Sketch out my ideas!!!

Yogi Tea for the Energies! YaY! On ice for Summer Sippiness!

When one doesn't have a Starbucks near, you need to be creative to keep your Sip-Face on! ;-*

The Flax Seed GF Blueberry Waffle with a Banana & Maple Syrup Drizzle.

Chobani Pineapple Yogurt with "Nut Exactly" Snack Bites (blueberry/almond/pumpkin seed/dark chocolate) ;-D

Before the Buddy.... 

Seems so Lonely!

Much better! 

She is so mesmerized by the Banana on my plate... 

Looking up Traveling Light Packing Ideas on the Pinterest...

I usually dress by mood & weather, so the idea of not bringing all the options on a trip is panic inducing...

So, seeing it laid out like this helps me think in a light layers template when considering my own clothes.

I'm definitely bringing this!

Newly Made (chopped) Denim Vest! Edge Fraying Tutorial coming SOON! :-D

This is Perfect over a Maxi Dress BTW!!! Cuz Pockets! Hello!!! ;-)

Another Summer item I'm currently having a must Make moment with is the Tankini Top...

I have 4 of them, and I like them & they 'fit', but they aren't perfect...

My mind automatically goes to how to Make them better.... 

By obviously using all three to make one Holy Grail of Awesomeness!!! 

I spent the better half of yesterday searching the internets for design Ideas!

I am ITCHING to Cut Them UP!!! LOL 

Anyhoo... 

"I really Love Bananas.... Must keep eye on Bananasssszzzzzzzz"

Y'know...

Make some Summer Plans!

Make Your Lists!

MAKE SOMETHING!!!

XOXO
~JM

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For real Bitches, this summer fun is about to get Turnt!
Luv Ya! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox