DIY ~ Pearl Necklace

These turned out sooooo cute!!!

I have an abundance of pearls and  I had some chain from a broken necklace...so this is what I came up with!

YOU WILL NEED:

chain

6-8 pearl beads

thin wire

clasp and loop

2 more loops

pliers

First take a 8 inch piece of wire and fold it in half. 

At the bent end make a small loop and twist the two pieces together.

Thread on your pearl beads.

Twist the two free wire ends over in a loops and twist.

Take a silver loop and put one on each end.

Add your chain by measuring two equal pieces and putting one piece on each side of your pearl chain.

Add your clasp!

Ta da!

Cheers,

Messy

Pinspiration!

*sigh*

Cheers,

Messy

DIY ~ Tie Tank

I always get these little tiny holes in my tops from my belts and then hate the shirt.

This is my favorite tank because it's so soft and goes with everything...

 WHAT YOU NEED:

old tank top

sharp scissors

Lay your tank top out on a flat surface.

Fold it in half long ways.

Cut a peak to the center of the tank top.

Don't cut too high unless you want a belly shirt!

Fold open and lay flat again.

Lift the front layer and cut a "U" shape into the back of your tank but cutting off the peak.

Flip over and pull up the back rounded side.

Now cut straight up about 3.5 inches up the center of the peak.

Tie your ends right over left, left over right to get a nice knot.

So easy!

Cheers,

Messy

This is How I Cook ~ Homemade Croutons

I hate buying croutons.

Not only are theyy rediculously expensive, but sometimes you pick the wrong one's and you get those little crappy square one's that are like cardboard.

 

Sooo...I tried making some myself and they came out delicious.

 

YOU NEED:

bread

bread knife

olive oil

dried oregano flakes

garlic powder

onion powder

dried basil flakes

oven

cookie sheet

 

First cut your bread into small pieces.

I even did my crust cause I was too lazy to take it off.

 

Place pieces onto a cookie sheet and drizzle with oil.

Sprinkle with your spices and put in the oven on 350 degrees.

 

 

Every few minutes toss them around until they are golden brown on all sides!

 

 

Toss with your salad and voila!

 

 

Homemade croutons :)

 

Cheers,

Messy

DIY ~ Handy Tea Towel

One of my biggest pet peeves in life is my constant battle between the convenience of having my tea towel on the oven handle, and the constant battle of it falling on the floor. *sigh*.

Yeah...I got big world problems! LOL jk!

 

But I came up with this handy solution and it took me a mere....ummm...5 minutes I would say!

 

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

tea towel

matching thread

needle

3 snaps per towel

3 buttons per towel

scissors

 



 

First sew one side of your snaps about 1/3 of the way down from one edge of your towel.

This is the short end of your towel so it will hang down long ways.

Make sure its on the right/front of the towel.

I measured and spaced mine evenly apart.

 

Now at the top edge sew the other side of the snap.

When you bring your needle to the opposite sew a button on for a cute decoration.

I have loads of vintage buttons so chose some cute silver anchor one's! :)

 

That's it.

Now snap it onto your oven handle bar!

 

 

I am so happy with how they turned out!

I love mine...never falls on the floor!

Score!

 

Cheers,

Messy

Item of the Month!

I have a super exciting deal on for the month of May!

I am putting my ever so popular knock off Hand Painted Toms up for sale!

 

You can get a pair for only $26!!!

Head on over to my shop to check them out!

 

 

 

There's tonnes of different styles, colors and sizes to choose from!

Cheers,

Messy

DIY ~ Aztek Pony Tail Covers

 

I absolutely love how these turned out, but to be honest, you need to put a thick elastic underneath so the ponytail cover is tight around your pony in order for them to stay in.

Jus sayin'.

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

wrapping paper tube

craft paint

mini paint brush

clear coat

exacto knife

scissors

 



First cut pieces of your tube about 1.5 inches wide, using your exacto knife for a clean cut.

 



Paint your pieces a solid base color.

Using black and white paint, add your aztek print over top (once main color is dry)

Leave for 24 hours to dry completely.

 



 

Cut a slit on one side so it can fit around your pony.

Spray with clear coat and let dry.

 

 

Love em!

 

For sale now in my shop!

www.2messy.etsy.com

 

Cheers,

Messy

Monthly Recap!

In case you missed April here at 2Messy, here is a recap of my most viewed posts!

 

 

Check them out!

Cheers,

Messy



DIY ~ Mason Jar Lanterns

I am making lots of extra goodies up for my Pop Up Shop I'm having soon.

I've had these mason jars kicking around for a while so I thought I would make something cute with them! :)

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

mason jars

medium thickness bendable wire

pliers

tea light candle

rice

backers twine

 



First wrap your wire around the ridges on the mason jar.

Twist ends to secure.

 

Then make a handle by looping the wire around the first piece on each side.

 



Pour some rice in the bottom of your jar and push a tea light into the center.

 



 

Tie some ribbon or backers twine in a pretty bow.

 

It's just that simple.

These are great for the yard in the evenings now that summer is so close :)

 



 

Cheers,

Messy

Happy May!

 

I'm sad that April is over.

It's my favorite month and loads of exciting things happened this year!!!

 

May is for...

 

...moving in with my friend!

...dance is finished for the summer.

...the Brockville Farmer's Market opens! YAY!

...my Pop Up Shop happens May 4th - hopefully it's a success.

...cleaning out and organizing everything.

...garage sale!

 

Here's to a fab May :)

 

Cheers,

Messy



DIY ~ Lace Bottom Jeans

Remember a while ago when I made those super wide leg jeans into skinny's?

Well they just needed something a little extra...so I decided to add me a little taste of lace.

 

 

YOU WILL NEED:

strip lace

sewing machine or needle and thread

pair of jeans

 



 

First pin your lace along the bottom of your jeans, even with the bottom hem.

 



Sew the bottom of the lace right along the bottom of your jeans.

 





 

It's just that simple.

 

:)

 

Cheers,

Messy