A new fad has been creeping into my social media lately and I like it. It’s called the Mannequin Challenge. In the videos, the entire group stays perfectly still (like a mannequin) while the camera pans around. The crazier and more creative the scene, the better. At the end of the short video, everyone unfreezes…
“One day can change your life. One day can ruin your life. All life is is three or four big days that change everything.” – Riding in Cars with Boys I remember when everything changed. At seven years old, I woke up one morning and bustled down the stairs. Eager to start the day and…
Look close on the Big Bang Theory show and you’ll spot a giant Rubik’s Cube. A functional (or non-functional depending on your point of view) Rubik’s Cube. Hide yo’ sister. Hide yo’ wife. Hide yo’ tissue box! Amazon has them for sale because they have everything for sale. But I sense a DIY project in my…
I’ve been eyeballing a full original Stormtrooper kit for a while. There are plenty of options out there in this universe and each has their own set of pros and cons: material types, pricing, licensed or fan-made, hero or stunt version, kit or ready-to-wear. After loads of research, pondering, and coffee I decided to pull…
I was telling some friends how I was going to DIY a small wood treasure chest to hold the rings for the wedding. “I’m going to modify it a bit. Add in some foam, doubloons, jewels…” “And it will make noise when you open it, I bet!” “… uh, yeah. That too. Yup.” Lie. I…
A few years ago, my best bud texted me and asked if I was up for an adventure. “Sure,” I simply replied. When she texts about an adventure, I say yes. It’s always in my best interest. “A miracle happened and I got a reservation at Ross Lake Resort. I’ve wanted to go there for…
Christmas season is coming up. Or already here according to the big-name stores. Try your hand at making these nifty Star Wars snowflakes with some free patterns. The guys also have patterns for The Force Awakens, Frozen, and some classic Star Wars characters. Source: http://www.anthonyherreradesigns.com/starsnowflakes2016 Title quote reference: “Santa’s coming! I KNOW HIM!” – Elf
Wedding sundries are packed away. Thank You cards are sent. You figured out what that light switch finally does. Life returns to a new normal. “Thinking of buying a house?” “When are you having kids?” “Going to get a new car?” What? I just had some pretty good sized life changes. Secured a husband. Moved…
Can we all agree it has been a weird week? Here’s a little something that might bring a little cheer. And I’ve been listening to Christmas music since October so don’t even start with me about the fake-tradition of waiting until after Thanksgiving. Title quote reference: “And now for something completely different…” – Monty Python
Crafters know the feeling. As do writers, painters, sewers, chefs, sculptors, and other creator types. It’s that feeling you get when you need to just make something. A thing from mostly nothing. Random objects turned into a new cohesive object. That feeling has been on overdrive lately. I have pages of ideas and I am…