How To Make Your Own Ring Dish

I have been asked several times how I make my ring dishes that are ever so popular and I thought I would share my little secrets with you as a thank you for being one of my blog followers!  These ring dishes would make great gifts for your bridesmaids, Christmas presents, family and friends!  

Now let's get started on How To Make Your Own Ring Dish.
All you need are a few simple items to get started.

1. Square dip bowls. Can be found here for a set of 4 for $19.99 with FREE shipping if you have Amazon Prime.

2. Order your custom monograms from here for $2.  Use code DESIGN5 at checkout to receive a discount.  (You can also checkout my instagram page and facebook for updates and coupon codes)

My shop provides the transfer tape and instructions on how to apply the decal onto the dip bowl.  This is such a unique and easy DIY gift idea to give your friends! They will love it! 
There are so many different monogram options you can choose from and so many different colors!  You end up making the ring dish for under $9 including shipping!  And how great is it that you can make it extra special by making it yourself!
Touch it up with a cute little gift bag and you have got the cutest gift on the block!

Also, don't forget to enter to win $800!
 

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Jewelry Lovin'

Who doesn't love jewelry? I mean, come on, we are girls.. well most of my readers anyhow. If you haven't already heard about INPink Jewelry, you are missing out!  It's not only affordable, but it is made well!  It's not like that cheapy jewelry that might last a year, NOPE! This jewelry will last you much much MUCH longer & save you tons of money!

INPINK not only has a  HUGE selection of jewelry styles ranging from simple, elegant pieces  to bold,  statement pieces!  They have  something for everyone's style PLUS they also have nail polish.  What's not to love?

They have everything from Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings, Earrings, Nail Polish , from Evening, to Everyday Wear to Bridal Collections.

Any item from INPINK would make a really thoughtful gift for a friend or family, or even a nice treat for yourself! After all, you put all that hard work into what you do everyday!

If I could choose any two pieces from their collection, it would have to be these:

MINT AND GOLD STRIPED BANGLE SET- $24.00

 

RHINESTONE INFINITY GOLD CHAIN BRACELET- $20.00

  

I am in love with the infinity symbol; ever since I was a little girl, my mother would always say, "Love you infinite!" She would write it on my  Birthday cards, or in little notes in my lunch for school.  So the "infinite/infinity" word and symbol really stuck with me and is meaningful to me.

What are your favorite items from the INPINK store?

If you buy today, you will not only receive amazing jewelry that comes in a very cute pink and silver INPINK box tied with a beaded silver cord. Your jewelry will be carefully wrapped with  custom INPINK tissue paper AND you will get FREE Shipping on orders over $49!  Get yours today!

Day to Night with Wardrobe Staples

Ok sorry I have been MIA lately, we just got a new home, and are in the process of moving and cleaning and I'm driving back and forth between both homes to make sure everything is in top notch! Talk about exhausted.  But I am SO excited to finally get out of having roommates and living ONLY with just my fiance and our two fur babies.  So here is a little inspiration for when your life gets so busy having work and then going straight to dinner or out with the girls. You can turn your outfit from day to night by adding different layers and switching those flats to some sexy pumps & sporting that new clutch and you are ready to shine!

 

 

What have you all been up to lately?  I totally am bummed to say I missed the  Oscars.  I have seriously had no life. But I am glad you have! ha!

xoxox

P.s.. Totally starting my wedding planning now.. when I get more things rolling I will let you know every step of the way! Toodles!

Wedding Ideas

Today is going to be my second day looking at Venues for my wedding. I am too stressed-out excited for words. I have a meeting with this lovely lady to go over one of the venues I am in-love with. I really hope I find out some "good" information and its still within the budget! ** Crosses fingers **

So Anyways, I have a year and a half till the wedding, but I just want to start planning already! I am in love with the Tiffany Blue color and have always dreamed of my wedding being Tiffany Blue.  But I also have loved the Bright Orangey-Salmon color as well. So since they are complimentary, I may use them together! I love how the orangey color pops! What do you think? Any ideas?

I may change the color idea all together-- who knows!

DIY Jewelry Board-- in 8 simple steps

I can't believe its December already! I am so behind on my Christmas Shopping! Anyways, this is how I spent my Friday night with a friend. -- haha.-- totally old person status! Literally we started our project around 10 pm and didn't finish till 3 am! -- We also watched Bridesmaids while crafting!

Here's what you'll need

-wood board ( any size) -- cheaper at Home Depot-- cut it down to any size

-Mod Podge

- Lace Sheet or Other Fabric ( LAce works well because you can see through it)

-Paint ( Acrylic or Wood Paint)

- Ribbon

-Paint Brush

-Glitter- any color ( I used turquoise )

Glue- Glue Gun & Fabric Glue

-Sequins or Rhinestones ( or Pearls! )

-Sand Paper-- ( I used 150)

- Jewelry Hooks

This project costed me probably around $7 -- because I already had most of the items in my craft bin.

1. First begin by using your sand paper. Smooth out the entire front part of the board and the edges

Here is a photo of my girl Jewels board (left) and mine ( right)

2. Use your Acrylic ( or wood)  Paint, and start painting the front of your board

3. After you've painted the board, let dry for 5 minutes.
Then, use your Mod Podge & Glitter  ( I mixed them together first)  and Go over the paint using the same brush strokes.  Then sprinkle some extra glitter over the top.

4. Immediately after painting with your Mod Podge, Lay your Lace Sheet, or Fabric over the board and press down evenly.

5. Flip the board over and pull the edges of the fabric tightly and secure them by painting Mod Podge over the Lace onto the wood board.

Here is what it looked like after Completing Steps 1-5

I love how the glitter shows through the lace- GorGeoUs!

Let dry for about 10-15 minutes -- Me and my girlfriend went and bought dinner- and learned Biance's "Put A Ring on it Dance" -- we are so lame!

6. Begin laying your ribbon diagonally and secure with a glue gun on the reverse side of the wood board.

7. Repeat going the opposite diagonal side and secure with glue as well.  ( We did not glue the ribbon flat on the board-- we only glued them down on the back side of the board)

8. Then add rhinestones- using your fabric glue, and jewelry hooks ( We used the twist-screw- like hooks)

Then hang on your wall by securing a metal wall hanger to the back of your board!
Enjoy your new jewelry display and bragging rights!

What do you think? I had so much fun making my jewelry board with my gal pal!  We decided this needs to happen at LEAST once a month! & Don't you worry, we will post photos!  Hope you all have a lovely week!

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