DIY Postcard

Making your own postcard is easy and more fun than buying one from the store. It's fun to take your own photographs and send them to friends! I made mine by taking a 4x6 photograph and used a plain white piece of photo paper. You can also use card stock or whatever else you choose. Be creative and have fun with this! I then had to glue the sheets together and mark my lines. Since I wanted to put a slight "beachy" touch to it, I poked some holes on the side and threaded a line on the side. This also acted as a double security feature for keeping the two cards together. I wrote my letter, sent it out, and my recipient said it got to her just fine! If it's in any other season than summer, you can place the entire postcard in a small plastic bag to keep it safe from wear and tear from the weather outside. Super easy and fun! What do you think?

My little Succulent!

Summertime really inspires my creativity more than any other time of the year. The sunshine makes me feel energetic and there is so much going on around my town. So, naturally, I make more and do more! Here is a  little succulent plant I slapped together*. I have not had much luck with keeping these things alive, but my last succulent has been alive for a few months now, so I'm ready for more! I really like it more than I thought I would. I think the painted stick gives it just enough pop of color to make it stand out on its own. I love it! 

Gather your supplies!

Layer, layer, layer!

Add your succulent!

When caring for your succulent, do the exact opposite of what you think it needs. Spray with water, don't actually pour water on it like you would do with other plants. It makes no sense. Just follow the opposite of what you think sounds right and it should last for years and years! I hope I have finally figured out how not to kill these "easy" plants.  

*abeautifulmess.com inspired

Cute chalkboard!

You will need: Chalkboard paint, a color paint (your choice!), picture frame (any size!), paint brush.

Instructions: Take the frame apart. Paint the frame any color of your choosing. Next take the glass and paint one side with chalkboard paint. You'll need to do a few layers, allowing each one to dry in between paintings. I did about three layers. Once it dries, I rubbed chalk on EVERYTHING. Now, wash it off, and put it back together. You're done!

Uses: Notes for household members, meal plans, grocery lists, a place for kids to draw and then afterwards hang up in their room, and tons more!