Isn't it lovely?

“What's the point in being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? How very odd, to believe God gave you life, and yet not think that life asks more of you than watching TV.”

[starryeyedinspiration]

WIP of a Voltron Office Au, this is one of my favorite scenes of the entire show and it fits these space kids so well.

Anywho, I plan on doing the whole scene but it’s slow going with my half broken tablet.

- Don’t repost on Tumblr and ask to repost anywhere else so I can give you my correct info so I can be credited. Thanks! -

[starryeyedklance]

A little blurb to say happy (belated) birthday to the cutest person in all of space 🎂

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Part two of the thing I’m doing. Don’t interrupt Team Voltron’s quiet time, my dudes

Part one here

[starryeyedklance]

I did a thing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[diybellequeen]

Helloooo Everyone ☺

DIY provided by Doodlecraft

I know I haven’t posted since last year but I plan to make more time to do some great DIYs for you guys. I hope 2015 is treating you well, remember to keep your head up! Without further adieu, lets get started! Happy crafting!

Supplies:

1-Mason Jar / Pretty Bottle

2-Glitter Glue

3- Lots and Lots of Glitter (This part is completely up to you, color and size is to each his own. I recommend getting some fine glitter and some chunkier glitter also.) 

4-Food Coloring (optional)

5-Water

Directions:

1-Fill that baby up! 

Fill your jar up with the following:

1 cup of hot water

2 tablespoons of glitter glue

2- Whip it, whip it real good 

3-Add the glitter!

Keep that glitter a-comin’ until there is about a half inch to ¾ inch layer on the bottom. After that fill that baby up until there is an inch at the top.

4- Add some color! Give it a drop or two of neon food coloring to make it pop. At this point you’ll want to add your chunky glitter (or maybe even sequins??).

5- Close it on up

 Make sure it’s as tight as the lid gets or you'll have a mess on your hands and give it a good shake! 

I think that these jars are super useful, I’ve made multiple and they serve a very important purpose. So many people have things going on in their life that just feels overwhelming, and this can be a simple but o’so effective tool. When you feel like you can’t take it anymore, all you have to do is shake your calm jar and not look away until the glitter settles. Do it as many times as you need, until you feel you can continue with your day. One of my all time favorite quotes is “You can do anything for a minute”, I feel it’s such a great outlook on hard times. If you feel like you really can’t keep going please, please look at these (x-x-x-x). These website are some great resources that I hope you find useful. 

Anywho, I hope you enjoyed this little DIY. Ideally I'd like to post at least twice a week, but we’ll see how it goes; life likes to get in the way. Have a lovely night/day!

 Xoxo, A

[diybellequeen]

DIY Elephant Decor

DIY provided by livingwikii.com

I went to the zoo this past weekend for the first time ever, how completely insane right?? Well anyways, I was inspired to post this DIY for you because of how amazing it was to see the two baby elephants play together they were adorable, oh my goodness. Anyways this is a great way to fill up the "dead space" in the small spaces on the walls. Happy crafting!

Supplies:

1-Printer 

2-Copy Paper

3-Scrapbook Paper 

4-Ribbon or some other pretty string

5-Pencil

6-Scissors

7-Laptop

8-Glue (Preferably hot glue)

Directions:

1-Go on your laptop and find your favorite elephant stencil (Google "elephant stencil" not "cartoon elephant" or just "elephant" because you won't get the right kind of images.

2-Print out your stencil and proceed to cut it out how ever many times you would like

3-Lay your ribbon / string out and space your elephants out

4-Turn those babies over and glue them down

5-Voilà! You have a new chic and adorable piece of decor!

(To hang it to the wall I would use a thumbtack or a piece of scotch tape)

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DIY Projector (iPhone)

This DIY is insanely cool for what it is. I first tried it out  with my iPhone and I was amazed by how cool it was, so later that week I made a bigger version with my laptop and it of course made a bigger picture and it was still really neat but it's not movie theater quality or anything but it gets its job done. All in all, this DIY is cheap, easy, and so cool. Happy crafting!

Supplies:

1-Shoe box

2-Paper Clip

3-Duct Tape

4-Magnifying Glass

5-Xacto Knife / Box Cutter

7-Marker

Directions:

1-Trace your magnifying glass on the outside of the shoe box. 

2-Cut out your circle (It's okay if it's not perfect)

3-Tape your magnifying glass to the box, making sure that there is no light getting through

4-Bend your paperclip into a stand for your phone to sit on (Now this is A LOT harder than it looks it took me awhile to get it just right and if you really want to go the extra mile take playdoh put it around the paper clip to ensure that it won't slide around which is something I had I problem with)

5-Now that you've done all the hard parts it's time to get techy! Because the magnifying glass flips the image you have to flip your screen upside down.

Settings > General > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch 

Turn AssistiveTouch on and a bubble will pop up on your screen.

6-Once you have your video it's time to flip your screen!

Click the bubble > Device > Rotate Screen > Right 

Press play and it's time to focus the image. Move the phone back and forth in the box until you find the clearest image

7- Relax and enjoy the show!

[diybellequeen]

DIY Pineapple Lamp

DIY provided by craftfoxes.com

I've been posting some DIYs that haven't been very "summery" and I really want to focus on some fun and affordable things you can do that will make your summer memorable. As for this DIY back to my obsession with pineapples, it's adorable, cheap, and you can do it pretty quickly. Happy crafting!

Supplies:

- A Small Lamp (Walmart has some really cute lamps for just over 5 bucks but you could also look a local thrift shop) - A Wide Bottle (Like a two liter without a dip) - Plastic Spoons (They said they used exactly 125 so I would say your best bet would be to go to the dollar store) - Yellow Paint - Green Construction Paper or Cardstock - A glue gun - Scissors or X-acto Knife

Directions:

1-Using your cutting utensil, cut off the base of your bottle and the spout so it is open on both sides. 

2-Using tough scissors or by carefully snapping them, remove the spoons from their handles, then paint your spoons. (They will probably need two coats to make them look more opaque)

3-Start applying your spoons to the base of your bottle using as little glue as you can.

4-When you have finished, start applying your second layer putting the spoons in the gaps between the first layers.

5-Keep on going until you get to the very top layer. This will use fewer spoon and so there will be bigger gaps between them. (I recommend doing a second layer on top to fill in the gaps)

6-Now cut a spiny star shape out of your green paper. Cut a hole out of the center so the paper will not overheat from the heat of the lamp.

7-Carefully bend the spines over to shape them a little. Using a glue gun, attach the green star over the rough top of the spoons.

8-To make your spines, cut out spear shapes, apply glue to the base and apply to the inside of the plastic bottle. Shape the leaves to make them bend them slightly. 

9-When all of your spines have been placed, cut them slightly to different sizes and finally shape to make them look perfectly pineappley!

[diybellequeen]

DIY Mini Cake Stand (Anthropologie Inspired)

DIY provided by nelliebellie.com

This is one of the easiest DIYs I've ever posted, but it's a very practical, very cute project that could be an awesome gift to give to your mom, grandmother, or even keep for yourself! And I want you to keep in mind that the actual Anthropologie stand goes for almost 150 bucks and you can get away with making this for under 15! Happy crafting!  

Supplies:

1- Matching bowl and small plate

2- Large Bead / Knob

3- Small Candle Stick

4- E6000 or another waterproof glue

Directions-

1- Glue the candle stick to the bottom of the plate

2- Glue the bead or knob to the bottom of the bowl.

3- Let everything dry and enjoy!

[diybellequeen]

DIY Constellations Scarf

DIY provided by abeautifulmess.com

One of my most favorite things in the world is stars, I love to star gaze and read about the constellations, so when I saw this scarf I got so excited and I had to share it. I know it's another DIY that's out of season but I love it so much and I hope you don't mind too much! Happy crafting!

Supplies:

1- Pool Noodle (The original DIY called for craft foam but the cheapest I could find was over 8 bucks so I would recommend going to the dollar store and buying a pool noodle to save 7 bucks!)

2-Fabric Paint

3-Scissors

4-White Colored Pencil

5-Super Glue

 6-Scarf (I would recommend going to a local Goodwill or thrift store first but if all else fails, Target has good sales from time to time)

7-Needle & Thread

8-Embroidery hoop (optional)

9-Box-cutter

10-Sharpie

11-Chalk

Directions:

1- Draw a star on a piece of paper and cut it out. Trace the star image onto the pool noodle using a sharpie. Cut the star from the noodle.

2- Begin stamping out your constellations (I recommend googling a constellations map). Draw the lines between the stars with your piece of chalk and embroider the lines.

4- Continue until your scarf is full!

[diybellequeen]

DIY Bleach Writing Tank

DIY provided by abeautifulmess.typepad.com

No one can ever have enough tank tops especially with it being summer, this tank is perfect for a day at the water. You can usually find really cheap tank tops at places like Target or Rue 21 and alternatively places like Plato's Closet or Goodwill. Happy crafting!

Supplies:

1-Fabric safe household bleach

2-Inexpensive synthetic bristle paint brush

3-Glass or ceramic bowl

4-Dark colored cotton blend top

5- A white towel or rag

6-White chalk

7-Cardboard

8-Vinegar

Directions-

1-Place a flat sheet of cardboard inside your shirt. This will provide an even surface for your design to be created upon, and will stop the bleach from bleeding through to the back of your shirt. With a piece of white chalk, sketch out your design. Don't worry if you need to smudge out chalk lines and re-sketch. The chalk lines will wash out once your painting is done. 

2-Secure your shirt by folding the sides under the cardboard, using elastics or clips to keep it from slipping. Prepare a small bowl with non-diluted, fabric safe bleach. Have your towel on hand to wipe up any drips. 

3-It's time to make your design permanent! Dip your brush in the bleach and drag it on the edge of the bowl to eliminate dripping. Use steady strokes to trace the chalk lines of your design. For an even bleach line, you will need to reload your brush every two inches. The fabric will quickly soak up the liquid. Work in a natural position, and take it slow. You will quickly see your design appear, like magic! 

4-Continue to trace your design until you reach the end. Take a break, and return in a few minutes once the bleach has had time to react with the fabric of your shirt. Are there un-even spots or light areas? No problem. Simply go back in with your bleach filled brush and even out the design. 

5-Once you're pleased with how your shirt looks, let the piece sit in the sun for an hour or more. This will allow the bleach to process and lighten. Depending on the cotton content of your shirt, the color of your design will range from dark red, to orange, to pink, all the way to white. Rinse and hand wash your shirt, and hang to dry. Soak in vinegar for about an hour and your design is now permanent, safe to wash with like colors, and ready to wear. 

[diybellequeen]

You suck ass

Although I do appreciate constructive criticism, I don’t think this is at all necessary. If you didn’t like the things I’ve posted to my blog you really should’ve just clicked off or walked away from the computer rather than go through the effort of writing this just to what? Make me feel bad? Make me stop posting? I don’t really understand the point, and although this doesn’t bother me I know that it bothers a hell of a lot of other people and no one deserves to be treated this way. You hide behind that computer screen feeling good about yourself leaving these little notes that are going to ruin peoples days and it’s cowardly. But if it keeps you from hurting people that would then hurt themselves feel free to keep messaging me, even better if you decide to man up message me off anon. Have a lovely day ☺

[diybellequeen]

DIY Handwarmers

DIY provided by raeannkelly.com

I know what you're saying "But Abi it's just now summer what are you thinking??" and I know, I know but they're just so adorable and I know somewhere in the world it's not 1000 degrees like it is here in Florida. This was originally a valentine DIY so please excuse that as well.  Happy crafting!

Supplies:

1-Fabric

2-Scissors

3-Sewing Machine and/or Needle and Thread

4-Pins

5-Rice

6-Thread

Directions:

1-Using scissors, cut 2-3/4 inch squares from your choice of your fabric. You'll need two per hand warmer.

2-Place two sqaures of fabric wrong sides together and stitch a 1/4 inch seam around the outside, leaving a 1-1/1 inch opening.

3-Turn right side out and fill pouch about 3/4 of the way up with rice.

4-Using a long pin, block the rice from falling out of the opening and sew closed.

(To use, warm up in the microwave for 20 seconds (or so), but make sure they aren't too hot so they don't burn your hands!)

[diybellequeen]

DIY Varsity Beanie

Diy provided by tipjunkie.com

This has to be the simplest DIY I've ever posted, but it's also so precious and it's looks like it would cost you a pretty penny at Topshop but shouldn't cost you more than 5 bucks. Happy crafting! 

Supplies:

1-Varsity Letter

2-Beanie

3-Iron

1-Simply iron on a varsity letter to the beanie

[diybellequeen]

DIY Glitter Mug

This mug is darling, and what makes it even better? You'll only have to spend One dollar. There's not much else I can say.

Supplies:

1-Mug (Recommended: buy at the dollar store)

2-Sharpie

3-Glitter

4-Mod Podge (Go here and you can make your own)

5-Oven

Directions:

1-Write your message on your mug

2-Bake your mug at 350 for a half hour

3-After your mug has dried coat the bottom half with Mod Podge and apply glitter

4-Allow that to dry completely and apply a layer of MP over the glitter to keep it from falling off

(This mug of course should not be washed in the dishwasher of the glitter will completely fall off, I'm looking for a better way to apply the glitter but for now this will do as long as you're careful. Enjoy!)

[diybellequeen]

DIY Coasters

DIY provided by iheartnaptime.net

Hello lovely, I did some research on these adorable little coasters and this should be a very easy and very affordable DIY that will give you a ton of practical use, not to mention envy of others. The actual coaster (or bathroom wall tile) only cost twenty five cents a piece. It really doesn't get better than that! The original DIY calls for vinyl so you can make the stencils but you'd be more than okay using scotch tape (if doing just the chevron pattern) and I believe that construction paper should hold up so you can cut your design and then roll and stick some scotch tape (just make sure it doesn't move). Happy crafting!

Supplies:

1-Bath tiles (Lowes or Home Depot)

2-Spray Paint

3-Stencil

4-(Recommended- Decoupage or Polycrylic Spray Paint, so your beautiful coaster stays beautiful longer. Here is a link to make your own Mod Podge which is a Decoupage so you save a buck!)

5-(Recommended- Felt Circles, so your furniture stays beautiful)

6-Hot Glue Gun (Only needed if applying felt circles)

Directions:

1-Get your stencils situated on your tiles

2-Spray a thin coat of paint on the coaster and wait at least five minuets before adding another. (Tip: Make sure that you get the edges)

3-Wait until dry and peel away stencil

4-Wait about an hour for your paint to dry and then give it a thin coat or polycrylic spray paint or decoupage to seal the paint

5-Flip over apply felt pads in the corners to protects your furniture 

[diybellequeen]

DIY "Whalecome" Mat

DIY provided by athomeinlove.com

I have a huge obsession with whales so I could not miss the chance to share this with you. It's an incredibly easy diy that would take you less than an hour and it'll give you joy every time you come home. The most expensive part of this DIY would be the mat itself, I would try the dollar store or Target. Happy crafting!

Supplies:

1-Mat

2-Paint

3-Scissors

4-Printer (optional)

Directions:

1-Sketch or print out your whale

2-Cut out your whale and your letters so you have a stencil 

3-Tape down your stencil and start painting! 

4-Let dry and enjoy!