DIY Christmas Ornaments part 2

After I made my girly ornaments for my friend Becka, I had decided that I should make one for another friend at cookie bake, Bennett.

His loves? Green Day, Guitars, The Browns, and Art, and WWE. Honestly it didn't give me a lot to work with, so I chose the Browns.

For his I used 2 orange colors, and brown, and crinkled them up! Unfortunately no glitter in this one ;) And wrote his name on it. He loved it!

-Meghan xoxo

DIY Christmas Ornaments

I know this is a late post, but hey, it is better late than never!

I have a "Cookie Bake" every year a bit before Christmas. I invite 10-20 people over, and everyone brings $10 or a few ingredients I tell them beforehand, a container, and a secret santa present(partner previously determined of course).
We then spend a good 6 or 7 hours snacking, baking, and creating lots of snacks. This year I baked about 100 saltdough ornaments before the party, and I bought paint and glitter and ribbons and people had make&take ornaments. It was a huge hit! :D

For my Secret Santa, I was with a friend Becka. We are new friends, and don't know too much about each other. I was having a tough time finding something for her, and the limit is $10. I didn't wanna be that person who buys the generic gift set! I got to thinking, and two things she really loves are Twilight, and Taylor Swift.

I went and bought clear glass bulbs and decided to make her some ornaments :)

Her daughter just turned one, and it was an emotional time for her, so I played on the words from "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift (Mom's, if you haven't heard this one, go grab a tissue and youtube it!)

I'm going to be honest, I'm not as creative as I wish I could be, and figuring out how to make a Taylor Swift ornament was NOT an easy task. In the End I took blue and purple scrap paper I had, and cut it into different lengths and widths and crinkle folded it. I am sure that is not an actual term, but that's what I did! And I added some glitter(mind you, when I say some, I really mean half a tube!). On the outside I wrote "Never Grow Up <3 " And tied it with a cute little ribbon :) She also got this ornament :

With this one, I took 2 shades of red, and black scraps and crinkled them. Added some more glitter and wrote "And the lion fell in love with the lamb".

On top of these 2 presents, I had a friend who is a graphic design major make her a custom Taylor Swift collage, and I got her some Sweet Pea body wash from Bath&Body!

The presents & cookie bake were a huge success!!

Until next time,
Meghan xoxo

I'm Blank Because...

Found this on Rags To Stitches and HAD to repost after seeing it multiple times!

I'm weird because...
I often break out in song.
I refuse to pay full price on anything, I am actually rather cheap!
At the end of most books, I am legitimately sad, and feel like I lost someone close.
When I like a song, I will have it on repeat until I can no longer stand it.
I may not be a Christian, but I love my Jesus music <3
Even though I will soon have a nook, I still buy books.
I have an OBSESSION with babies and children. Need a babysitter? :)

I'm a bad friend because...
I'm horrible at calling and texting back.
I can't do small talk.
I write crappy thank you cards (if i even get around to it!).
Since I don't drive, I rarely show up to events.

I'm a good friend because...
I would give up my life for you.
I will shower you with gifts.
I'm honest.
You can always depend on me.
If you have a kid(or 2 or 3) you will always have me for help!
I will be there in the blink of an eye if you need me.

I'm sad because...
My Grandpa is getting a pacemaker put in.
I'm going to miss a couple of my professors.
Babies don't deserve to die I miss my job in CT.
Snow is coming.

I'm happy because...
I have an amazing family, and boyfriend!
I am surrounded by amazing friends who love me.
My Annual Cookie Bake is coming up.
The semester is over.
My almost 80yr old Grandpa.

I'm excited for...
Cookie Bake.
Time off.
Shopping.
Celebrations of Christmas(first one tomorrow!)
Finals almost being over.
Surprise Date Night with the boy; he will never read this!

Oh Happy Day, Happy Day, You washed my sin away

I love life's little ironic moments.

I was sitting in Chapel this morning as I typically do 3 times a week.
They sang a song called Happy Day...which is one of those songs no matter if you love it, hate it, or have never heard it, it WILL be stuck in your head.

Then I go to class, open my computer and start looking at all of my blogs.
-Yes instead of paying attention in class.

I see this :

So PLEASE go here. I will be doing this, although mine will probably be a week or two late, since I kind of have blog-updating FAIL.

But seriously. I'm in love with this project. I can't wait. So go share some smiles today, I know I will :)

xoxo-Meghan