DIY: tissue paper "2"

this tutorial is super easy and can be used for so many different projects. i first made last years christmas center piece with this same technique. for that wreath i used pages from a book and added glittered birds for some sparkle.

this time i used the same concept to make a piece for the front door to celebrate the boy turning 2. here it is:

step 1:

you will need a cardboard cut out of what ever shape you please, watered down glue and paint brush, tissue paper squares, and a pencil

step 2:

twist paper around the blunt end of the pencil

step 3:

paint a small section of glue and begin to stick the paper down using moderate spacing. continue this process until the entire shape is covered to your liking.

10 things i couldn't live without this week:

1. got a "how to" up for you guys. this one is super easy and such a great blank canvas to really put your own spin on....the possibilities are endless.

2. jane, an old family friend, is a close follower of the blog. she's known me since i was a kid, as a matter of fact i used to babysit her two boys. love those kids. anyway she posted this on my facebook the other day:

Jane Nordstrom said... You inspire me everyday....

You have a gift and a heart of no one I have ever known...

You cherish from your heart!

i have to say that is one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. it honestly leaves me speachless.

3. putting exciting packages in the mail. check out what's inside here and here.

4. a healthy house. the hubs was sick all week, but he's finally feeling better. thank goodness.

5. a fantastic visit with with my mother in law, and finally giving her a birthday gift that has been in the works for quite some time.

6. making party decor for the boys 2nd birthday party. check out the tutorial coming soon.

7. the boys dino disco dance party. all of his favorite ladies were there....that boy, he's a stud. we got to hang out with all of my favorite lake worth ladies and their amazing familes.

8. taking my mom out on the town. we had a blast drinking snakebites and playing banana-grams....i am going to need this game.

9. long talks about life with my mom.

10. feeling lots of love from my family and friends this week. a lot of wonderful news has been coming my way, karma is not a bitch...karma is my biatch.

what a RAWRing good time

the boys birthday party was a great success! he loved the playlist, the dino pizzas were a hit, and fun was had by all. i was having so much fun i didn't take nearly as many pictures as i wanted but here it is.... the boys dino disco!