Shadow Box Bracelet Storage

I had enough with my bracelets being stowed away or in a tangled mess somewhere else. I made up my mind to make an organizer for them, and a place where I could display them. That way I will also remember to actually wear them or maybe Wynn would remember to wear one.

I took a shadow box that I found on clearance at Michaels and removed the glass piece in the front. Then I wrapped the backing in a fabric piece I had gotten in a fat quarter package. I attached the fabric with Mod Podge.

Then I just laid it flat on top of my dresser with my bracelets inside. I was thinking about making some dividers for it, but I like the fact that the bracelets are just simply placed inside of it. It is on top of a pretty large dresser, so it does not take up too much room. Plus I like to see my pretty fashion jewelry.

This is Me September Photography Challenge - The Bump Updated

Amy at While Wearing Heels is hosting a link party to share your self portraits on her blog today. She has been doing themed monthly link ups and they have been a lot of fun. Although, I have to admit I have not always been as prepared for them as I had wished. I did make sure that I took an updated bump picture last weekend to share with you today. This is what I posted on Instagram last weekend:

A lot has changed in the fourteen weeks since I took my first bump picture. These are the only two I have taken from this angle. I wanted to wear to the same dress to really see the transformation.  Be sure to link up to Amy's party!

Dollar Tree Thumbtack Pumpkin

Two years ago I saw the most incredible pumpkins pinned on Pinterest. They were done by Shannon at Madigan Made. (click on the link for the tutorial)  I've made a few of these since, and I absolutely love them.

All you need to get is a pumpkin and push pins from the Dollar Tree. I then wanted to have something other than the typical brass or silver coloring, so I used some leftover metallic spray paint to finish the pumpkin off.

The pumpkin sure does gain some weight once all those thumbtacks are added. I used approximately four boxes of tacks per pumpkin. That makes it about four dollars a pumpkin since all of the materials came from the Dollar Tree.  I literally just sat there during my favorite shows and just kept adding tacks until I was done. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Enjoy your week.

Pumpkin Parade