Pinterest Challenge Recap

     So sorry this is so late but here is my pinterest challenge recap. I did finish these on time but I have been suckin at the blogging lately. So without further ado here it is.

Week 4:  was some graphic art for Joel's room. I decided to go with some bike themes in Joel's room. here is what I came up with. I plan on making some smaller prints and hanging them up to I just didn't have time. 

Week 5: Naan Bread. This recipe turned out so delicious! My hubby loved it so much he want's me to make it for everything ha ha. We have since been to our favorite Indian restaurant and I was surprised how very close it did taste to actual Naan. Try it, you will love it. As far as bread goes it was  quite easy to make! Recipe here. 

Week 6: dresser redo. This turned out so cute! Here is the inspiration photo and the original dresser. 

Here is the finished dresser.

This is for Joel's room and I am going to go back and put some bikes on the sides where the inspiration photo has number's but I am thinking one big bike up the side over all three drawers? We will see if I get it done this summer before we move.

~A

Pinterest challenge week two and three.

     So I am quite awful at this weekly challenge but here is a little catch up. Week two I was going to make a scarf with a box as my guide since I didn't know how to crochet. I bought some gorgeous cream chunky yarn. I was so excited about it! Here is the tutorial I used. It's in Portuguese and it's more pics than an actual tutorial but I figured it out. If you have questions email me. It really was so easy to make!

     This project had a few trial and errors. Things I learned, You need a much larger box than you think. I used a small cereal box and next time I will use something much larger, also it takes much more yarn than I thought. I just bought one roll, next time I would probably triple that. The scarf turned out super cute but it was much smaller and thinner than what I wanted and it look really awkward on me because it just wasn't proportionate to me. Luckily I have a little mini me running around my house that loves scarves! I have been wanting to make her a chunky infinity scarf for a while and now she has one and I LOVE IT! It's more fun to dress Sophia than me anyway so here is the final project.

     Week three I did make my graphic art but I haven't printed them out yet so I will save those for next week. I decided to make my shoes. This project was the one I was most nervous about but it turned out exactly like I pictured it and I am in love with this idea now!! Here is the tutorial I followed. Her instructions are clear and easy to follow. This one can be a little time consuming but I felt it was totally worth my time. 

     These are some Vans I bought several years ago that just got trashed really fast but I didn't have the heart to throw them out. I loved the shape and fit of them. When I saw this shoe tutorial pinterest to recover shoes these immediately popped into my head. I have been really wanting some animal print flats for a while now and when I found this fabric for like 3 dollars it was a done deal! 

     In the tutorial I used she used heals and they were a smooth material. My shoes were flats and easier and harder at the same time. The flats made them easier because I didn't have to worry about covering the heals and the transition line between the heal and shoe! They were a little harder because they were a fabric material so I had to be careful with how much modge podge I put on them. If I put to much it soaked through the fabric and left a spot on the shoe. If I put to little it didn't stick. 

     All in all I loved this project and will definetly be doing this with some other old shoes! Check out the finished shoes! 

     I know they look like totally different colors in these pics, sorry for my awful house lighting! Anyway what do you think? You should totally try this one! 

                ~A 

Pinterest challenge week 1

     So my week one challenge is a little late but HERE is the link to Hanna's results! Her's turned out so cute!

     Before my results I have to tell you a funny story. While I was at the grocery store picking out my spaghetti squash Sophia saw it and called it her egg. I told her what it actually was but she insisted it was a giant egg. I just laughed and kept shopping. When we went to check out she almost lost it when I let the cashier ring the squash up. She had to carry the squash in the car, all the way home, into the house, and then made it a nest at home out of our clothes for it to live in! How was I supposed to cut up her egg for dinner?! Ha ha She was waiting for it to hatch. So I did what any good mother would do. Waited till nap time and swiped the egg, cooked it, and hid the evidence ha ha. I know I am horrible but what was I to do?




       So the actual cooking part of the squash was super easy. You just throw it in the oven at 350 for 30-45 min. Then take it out cut out the seeds and pull out the insides with a fork. Put the insides in a pan and cook on medium heat till tender. This is where I ran into problems. I don't think I was patient enough our squash was a little under cooked.

I added spices and some onions to it while I cooked it to give it some flavor. I think next time I will also kind of sautee it in some olive oil. 

Our sauce to go on top full of mushrooms and onions and tomatoes. It was kind of a veggie overload. Next time I will definetly add some meat to it.

The finished product. It looked so delicious, but we were both a little disappointed and left wanting something more. The recipe has some room for improvement. I will definetly be tweeking it and trying again. I haven't given up on it yet. I have had spaghetti squash as a substitute for noodles before and I really liked it.  So I know it can be good! I just need to try some different variations. If anyone has a good recipe for it let me know! 

~A

Pinterest Challenge

      So as previously stated my sis in law Hanna is doing a pinterest challenge on her blog Here. Basically you pick six projects from your boards that you want to do then you do one a week for six weeks. Like I said before I do way to many projects already so I wasn't going to do it. Then she told me she would make my little collage for me and so I said yes ha ha. I know she twisted my arm right ha ha. Anyway I am excited here is my line up!

1. Spaghetti squash. I have been trying a lot of new healthy recipes lately and they have been turning out delicious! I have been wanting to try this and I don't know why but spaghetti squash worries me to try. Now I have no excuse. Here's to hoping it's delicious!

2. Scarf. I do not knit or crochet but I am obsessed with infinite scarves as of late. I found a tutorial online that is supposed to be super easy and needle free. Apparently we use a box. It looks cute I can't wait to make mine.

3. Graphic art. I recently made a word collage for Tyler's graduation announcement and it turned out so good! So I decided to test my hand at some cute graphic art to hang in Joel's room.

4. Recover shoes. This one intimidates me but I have such a cute idea for it. I can't wait finally try this. I just need to go find the right material. I am fully prepared for this one being an epic fail, let's hope not though. I would love a new pair of shoes.

 5. Naan. Tyler and I love love Indian food! There are 2 places here in Provo that are so delicious. We would go all the time if we had the money ha ha. SO I want to learn to make this delicious Indian bread recipe called Naan and maybe a curry recipe while I am at it?

6. Dresser redo. Joel and Sophia have these Ikea dresser's I got for cheap when they both were born. I have been wanting to pep them up for awhile and was planning on it soon. SO this gives me six weeks to get them done and looking awesome for their rooms! I hoping to do both. We shall see.








     Alright folks that's my line up. I am excited and a little intimidated by it but mostly excited! Tyler just laughed when I told him my plan. He is so good at putting up with my craftiness. You guys should join the party! I would love to see all your projects you have in mind! A project a week, totally doable!

~A