Cool Handmade Backpacks

So, school is starting for everyone around this time (at least in the good ole south!) and we all need backpacks - whether we like it or not. I've only had one backpack that I absolutely loved, and it has finally broken and the store I bought it from is no longer in business. So this year, for my first year in college, I'm doing something new - I'm making my own backpack! I'm attempting to turn it into a tutorial but it may take a while for me to get stuff organized. In the meantime, check out these hot handmade bags:

Out of all of these, you wanna know which I adore the most? Click here to go to the site :3

Can't wait to show you guy's my backpack..

but it's looking ghetto right now O.o

But keep in mind this is the first legit legit backpack I've made. Second bag I've ever sewn though. Probably the 5th thing I've ever sewn all together. First thing I've ever made from scratch - pattern included.

'Tis All<3

Peace, Love, and Crafts,

-Jasmine H.



P.S: So am I the only one excited that I can officially buy the Hunger Games on DVD on August 18th? Not a fan girl, I actually hated the books. But woah, movie was pretty good. Plus made some memories by seeing it with great friends. Sorry for rambling, I haven't slept in a least 15 hours - no jokess.

DIY Glitter Nail Polish

So I am in LOVE with Milani's Jewel FX glitter polish.

But in Wally World its $3.97 and for this girly, that's too much. I won't be able to freely purchase nail polish again until next month and I want glitter nails now. So I had this thought: "I wonder if I mix the acrylic nail glitter with clear nail polish, will it do the same?"
After researching this, I found that it may not be safe. Plus I don't have any more cash in my account right now to order any. So then I had this thought: "Hey! With all of this damn glitter I've collected, I should be able to make my own nail polish!"

And I got this:

This literally cost me a dollar. I used nail polish my mommy gave me, and glitter I recently got from Dollar Tree. So to make it yourself:

WHAT YOU NEED:
-Any clear nail polish
-Any glitter (use one color or mix it up!)
-Throw away surface to work on
....
That's all!


STEPS:

Actually its just two simple steps:
1) Pour glitter (the more you put in the thicker it will be) in the polish.
2) Put the top on and shake it as you normally would to mix up polish you purchased

Then, voila! Just glide it on.

 

Depending on how much you put in, it may take just two coats. I mixed a medium blue and a light blue packet so I only needed two or three coats.

You can get your glitter ANYWHERE. This is what the glitter I bought from Dollar Tree looks like (in shades of gold/brown):

Great deal, no? You can get shades of pink, blue, gold/brown, black/white, and green. Even cosmetic eye glitter works.

Now the glitter will separate after sitting, but all you have to do is shake it back up! Hope you enjoy!

Peace, Love, and Crafts
Jasmine H.

My Latest Obsession

So I love searching blogs for inspiration. There is one I've like, but recently I've been freaking out over it! It's called Studs and Pearls, and let me tell you this: The name by itself its adorable and creative. This girl has some serious skills! I've been able to get a million of ideas from her and her items!

Her blog is all about how to take simple, everyday items and turn them into something unique and beautiful that anyone could make! I'm beggining to adore her emincely and I can't wait for her future posts! Check her out: http://www.studs-and-pearls.com/

Peace, Love, and Crafts.
-Jasmine H.