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Birthday Wishlist

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It’s soon my 22nd Birthday and because I’m so excited already, I just had to put together a little collage of my little twinkly girly wishes icon wink Birthday Wishlist

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1. Always Sweet Chiffon Dress by Ruche

2. Charmed Ways Floral Belt by Ruche

3. Floral Stiletto Pumps by Forever21

4. Custom Hard Case for IPhone 4 by GelaSkins

5. Sweet Sorbet Bangle Set by Ruche

6. Midsize Weekender Slip Through Watch by Target

7. Replacement Watch Strap by Target

8. Aqua and White Washi Tape by InTheClear

9. Pink and White Washi Tape by InTheClear

♥

And I also wish for lots and lots and lots of ice cream in all kinds of flavors icon biggrin Birthday Wishlist

xoxo, Rahel

 

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Chalkboard Toaster Tutorial

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UPDATE: So I just got a comment from someone telling me, that Latex Paint can be flammable. We gave our toaster a quick test run and it seems fine (obviously that doesn’t prove anything!). Just wanted to let you all know!! Maybe it wasn’t the bestest idea I’ve ever had icon wink Chalkboard Toaster Tutorial I didn’t delete this post because of the tutorial itself. Before you paint something ask yourself this question: could this go up in flames?? So paint boxes, jars, furniture, but maybe not toasters icon biggrin Chalkboard Toaster Tutorial

Yesterday I got the Chalkboard Bug… And that meant, that I just couldn’t resist to paint our ugly red Toaster with that AMAZING paint icon wink Chalkboard Toaster Tutorial

When we first got married, I decided in a whim to have ALL our kitchen appliances in red. Thank goodness they didn’t have my KitchenAid Stand Mixer in red that day!! (even though, then I had at least a good reason to turn that into a chalkboard as well icon wink Chalkboard Toaster Tutorial )

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Ready for a little Tutorial on this subject??

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Pretty simple, right? Here a few pics of the process…

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This is how it looked after the first layer of paint. Let it dry completely (doesn’t take long at all, maybe 20, 30 minutes) and then add a second and possibly a third layer.

I used a foam brush and a cheap normal brush for the more delicate areas. Make sure you rinse them when you don’t use them.

Now, I haven’t used the toaster yet (we’re out of bagels…) and I can’t tell you how it will hold up over time. So don’t blame me icon wink Chalkboard Toaster Tutorial

Hope you guys liked this one icon biggrin Chalkboard Toaster Tutorial

xoxo, Rahel

 

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Quick Tip

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Just zooming in from Birthday activities (Adrian is turning 26 today icon biggrin Quick Tip icon biggrin Quick Tip icon biggrin Quick Tip and I am super excited, because I love to give him presents….. icon wink Quick Tip ) to share a quick tip with you!

I don’t know if you work the same way as me, but I need to ‘see‘ my scrap stuff in order to use it on my pages. A few days back I made this little test of embossing powders so I can see the difference between Clear and White on white cardstock – long story short – by accident I found a cool way that helps me to remember techniques and products!

Yesterday I played around with a little flower (Michael’s or JoAnn’s) and it’s so inspirational! I used Glitter Glue, Clear and Silver Nailpolish (silver looks really great!!) and Glimmer Glaze.

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I know, the effects are kinda hard to see on this picture, but you get the general idea, right?

Hope this inspires you to try new things and use new techniques on your next project icon biggrin Quick Tip

Happy Scrappin’ and Merry Christmas ♥

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12 Days of Christmas – Day 4

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Woodsy Pillow Cases

When I saw this idea on one of my daily walks in the big dark forest of the internet, I knew I had to make some of those cases myself!

It is actually very easy to make, but takes a few hours if you want to stencil as many trees as I did icon wink 12 Days of Christmas Day 4

You’ll need: Fabric Color (find at JoAnn’s or Michael’s), Stipple Brush, Pillow Case, Cardboard

1. Start out this project by drawing some simple trees on a piece of paper. Cut that out and use it as a pattern on cardboard, trace it and cut out as well. I preferred to use my exacto knife to get those sharp corners of the trees. However, I made only three different shapes – make more if you want a bigger variety.

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2. Before you start to paint, lay a piece of cardboard or a bunch of newspaper in between the pillowcase! If you don’t do this you will end up having ugly paint stains on the backside of the case, since the paint likes to go through the fabric…

3. Place your stencils, squeeze out some paint on a plate and start stippling! Use enough paint and always stipple vertical so the edges get nice and crisp.

4. Once you’re done, let it dry at least 24 hours (or see directions of your paint) and have lots of fun with your pillow icon biggrin 12 Days of Christmas Day 4

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Merry Christmas ♥

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12 Days of Christmas – Day 2

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Christmas in the Air

Today I want to share with you a few really great ways to get that Christmas scent in the air. Of course you can always lit a scented candle, but usually they don’t work that great… But if you want your whole house to smell like Christmas then you should definitely give my brews a try icon wink 12 Days of Christmas Day 2

Orange & Cloves

Ingredients: 1 Orange (Skin), 10 Whole Cloves, Water

Directions: Fill up a pan about half with water and get it to a boil. In the meantime peal the orange (eat the juicy fruit icon wink 12 Days of Christmas Day 2 ) and put the skin into the water. Add your whole cloves and let the brew simmer on small flame. Your house will smell amazingly within short time!!

Hot Apple Cider

Ingredients: Apple Juice, Cinnamon Stick, Whole Cloves, Water

Directions: In a pan, bring about 2 cups of water and 6 cups of apple juice to a boil. Add the cinnamon stick and about 10 whole cloves and let simmer on small flame. Not only will your house smell in the highest notes, but you will have hot apple cider that you can drink and share with your guests! (really really yummy and a great hit at our place icon wink 12 Days of Christmas Day 2 ) This tastes really good also on the second day, after it has been cold overnight. Simply warm up and enjoy icon biggrin 12 Days of Christmas Day 2

Hot Chocolate

Ingredients: Milk, Water, 1 Cup good quality Chocolate Chips, 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa, Sugar (if needed), Whipping Cream & Marshmallows (if preferred)

Directions: In a pan mix 1 cup of water, 1 to 2 quarts of milk, chocolate chips and cocoa to a boil. Be careful and make sure it doesn’t overflow! If needed add sugar and serve with whipping cream and marshmallows icon wink 12 Days of Christmas Day 2

Hope you will like these recipes as much as I do icon biggrin 12 Days of Christmas Day 2

Merry Christmas ♥

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