Crafty Corner

Well single parent night one has been a rousing success! MA was fed a nutritious dinner, got quality play time with Poppy and Ru, bathed, and put down for the night. I am woman, hear me roar! No really, night time is a team effort around here, and I've done it alone probably 10 times in 15 months. Pitiful, yes I know, but true.

Anyway, I decided to be crafty tonight rather than sit around and play on Pinterest or eat. A friend had made a similar one after seeing one similar on Pinterest. She got her frame from Hobby Lobby and it is adorable. I wanted one, but as a trip to HL isn't going to happen in the immediate future I decided to make one.

The frame came from the deep caverns of my parent's hall closet/ random junk basket. It was just plain silver, cute but not great. If you know me, you know I was a glitzy pageant girl on a budget in college. My Mom and I got awesome a creating beautiful bejeweled creations. We have a small stash of rhinestones left that we keep in a cute little Vera along with accessories like glue, applicators, and other "stuff."

Some genius (me) left the top of the glue open last time I rhinestoned a dress for a girl for her Jr. Miss talent outfit. Undeterred, I decided a glue gun would work. That means I would have to put each individual rhinestone in searing hot glue by hand. Not my brightest moment. At one point I think I actually saw the tip of my finger smoking from accidentally hitting hot glue.

After two hours and a few burned fingers, I have to say I think it is pretty cute! At least my rings get to hang somewhere pretty while I cook and do the dishes!