I have this jewelry frame that I have been able to complete.  It only took me 6 months.  Yikes!




Now its up for sale locally here in Mesa, AZ.

The frame measures 12 1/2" X 15"  and the metal grill area used to hang hook earrings measure
9 1/2" X 11 1/2".  A good size for hanging multiple earring sets.  Frame is distressed and goes well with the black knobs that can be used to hang fashionable bracelets or necklaces.  Be able to look at a good stock of your accessories at once.





I have been making these frame jewelry holders for years and have even posted a tutorial here a few years ago.


Asking $25


These are some of the blogs that I like to party with here.




~Aloha,
Makalani

Easter Egg Garland

Getting a late start at sharing Easter projects I've done around the home.  I'll start by sharing this festive Easter egg garland.

 

 

Just a few simple supplies.  1. 3 pkg 24 count plastic eggs from $tree.  2. Twine the length that you want your garland.  3.  Big sewing needle.

That's it!

 

 

I needled the twine and then I sewed thru the exisiting holes in the plastic eggs until I reached the desired length.

 

 

See that Easter egg board right there?  Yup the torquoisy one!  Made that at a craft night held locally here in Arizona.  You can find out more info here if your local.

 

Partying On....

 

 

Black Shabby Chic Hutch

Well it sure has been a while since I have caught up with everyone here in blog land.  But just because I have been MIA, it doesn't mean I haven't been crafting.  I'll try to catch you up on my crafting endeavors.  {but not all in this post :)}

Elmer's craft night

Omg! Soooo much fun. Just the break I needed from homework and the cure for my crafting withdrawls I have been having. 

I was one of the lucky few who got to attend the Elmer's craft night hosted by Lil' Luna and Lollyjane Boutique. 

We were told to bring a 12x12 glitter scrapbook paper and 2 dozens of cookies. 1 dozen to share that night and then a plate full to take home. They were going to be supplying everything else. And boy oh boy did they.

Check out the bag FULL of goodies we each got.  This was sitting on our crafting places.

Ohhhhh, look what you can see.

Did you see it all.  Glue dots, exacto knife, scissors, foam board, cutting mat, gel pens, painters makers, fabric glue, glue stick, and more.

I even won another cutting mat and scissors from one of the numerous drawings they had throughout the evening.

And check out this merry JOY banner that we ended up making.  See what the glitter paper was used for?

Thank you to Elmer's and Lil' Lolly!  hahaha!  Lil' Luna and LollyJane Boutique.  You guys seriously rock!

Kawai and Kempo

Congratulations Kawai!  My daughter has been taking Kempo since March from Lim Kempo Academy and today she has been promoted from a white belt to a yellow belt.  She has worked very hard on this promotion and enjoys kempo and her teachers and mates.

These are during her testing.

These are during the actual belt ceremony. 

We are sooooo proud of her!  Kiiiiii-yaaaa!


Aloha~ Makalani ~Life is Good~

AZ Bloggers Tour de Thrift

OMG!  This was the coolest thing ever.  I had a great time, found some great deals, and met some fun and inspiring ladies!

Jax from Aly & Ash and Ashley from Cute As A Fox hosted this event.  We met this past Saturday with 36+ ladies at Mimi's Cafe in Ahwatukee and had breakfast and chatted and won prizes, tons of prizes from awesome sponsors.  We all received swag bags with tons, can I say TONS, of cool stuff in it.  Look at it all

There was Krylon spray paint, Behr paint samples, modge podge, Gorilla glue, vinyl from Choose The Writing, Glitter from the Crafty Chica, a frame from Jacquilyn at DoChara Photography, and discounts and promos codes from Simply Memzelle and Clocks by Staci as well as Goodwill.  We all received $5 gift cards from Goodwill too!

Speaking of Clocks by Staci, I was the lucky winner of her door FABU door prize.  I love it.  It goes perfect in my daughters room.  Thank you so much Staci for being a sponsor.

So, when we finally got done with the winning, we went to 3 different Goodwill stores to find treasures.  Here are the treasures that I found and did not spend {with the gift card included} more that $20.  It was 50% off day at our Arizona Goodwill stores and there were lots of deals I scored. 

Look at it all.  I forgot I bought some grey boots also that are not pictured.  Won't be doing anything to those, I love them just they way they are.

So I got this metal tray that I am going to cover either with material or paper or chalk board paint to make a board for the wall.

And I got this tray that I am going to make black with my trusty Rustoleum flat black spray.

I also got this dish that I am changing to black as well. {Do you see a pattern?}  I picked up a few different size and types of balls at the dollar store today that I am going to alter to make some deco balls that won't cost me a fortune.  Stay tuned for that one coming soon.

I also picked up this shanty box, I love the colors, but it doesn't go with anything I have right now.  It is also missing a leg.  I am going to remove the legs it does have and use it the bathroom for hand towels, toilet paper, etc.  But will have to change the color for that.  Probably to black. lol!  How boring am I?

I also picked up this stand that I am going to paint black and distress to add to my booth at Contagious Boutique to display some of my wares on.

How cute is this necklace?  I love it for a $1.

And then my all time favorite score so far, is this I don't know what you call it, but I can use it for my puter in bed, to read, or for someone to catch the hint a serve me breakfast in bed. hehehehe!  Has a few knicks and scratches, not sure what I will be doing with this one.  Definitely monogramming it, but that is all I have dreamed up for it right now.    Oh yeah, and just paid $4 for it too!

Next 50% day in Arizona is on July 3rd and I will be hitting it!

Linking to all the great sponsors and new friends that I have made.

Cute As A Fox

Check out the stuff that Jamielyn over at I heart Naptime found on here trip to Goodwill this past weekend.

Aloha~ Makalani ~Life is Good~

Fun in the Sun

This is one of the great reasons for living in Arizona. Not only do you get to enjoy beautiful springs days with awesome friends and make lasting memories, but the desert is so enjoyable during the spring time and the trails and room to ride is endless.

Kawai had tons of fun with Uncle Bobo doing doughnuts in the sand.

Aloha~

Makalani

~LIfe is Good~

last-minute offer for the D-backs games

This is a special last-minute offer for the D-backs games on July 26 & July 28.

The D-backs would like to offer a special “D-backs Discount” in the Miller Lite Diamond Club for games against the Pirates and the World Champion Phillies!

Game: D-backs vs Pirates, Sunday July 26th @ 6:40pm

Game: D-backs vs Phillies, Tuesday July 28th @ 6:40pm

Special discount ticket options include:

~Miller Lite Diamond Club Tickets for ONLY $10 each (reg. $30)
~No assigned seats, special lounge seating throughout entire location, full service bar (cash bar), pool tables, and HD TV’s

Simple process to purchase tickets:

1. Employees click on the following link: www.dbacks.com/groups
2. Log in using the following information: sign-in ID – diamond /password – ballgame

For more information or questions, please contactP. J. Keene at 602-462-4111 or pkeene@dbacks.com

Aloha~
Makalani

~LIfe is Good~