Create Something at Upstairs Circus

When visiting my family in Denver, CO over the Holidays, I had the opportunity to FINALLY try Upstairs Circus. I had been dying to try the craft/beer/social gathering space.  Basically, you go online and see the assortment of projects that are available to do. You'll get your friends on board and register and appointment to secure your spot. Once you arrive, you'll finalize which project you want to create. Then you'll be given all of the materials and instructions to create something fabulous. I went with four fabulous women and we all created different things. Plus, the absolute best part is that they are also a bar. Their cocktails are delicious and make you care less about messing up your project.

I decided to create a leather clutch because I have never worked with leather. I love how it came out even though I was intimidated with the number of instructions. It was a fun girls night out and I can't wait to go again when I'm in Denver, CO.

Check out www.upstairscircus.com for more information.

Plus, if you get done before you group like I did, they have a hunky selection of adult coloring books. I decided to color Jude Law and David Beckham. 

Fall Leaf Wreath

Inspired by:

Source: Thrifty Stories

Items Needed:

Leaves (can be real or fake)

1 Flexible hanger

DIY Backyard Citronella Mason Jar Candles

This week's post is all about an easy to do project. I love being outside in my recently renovated backyard but I hate the bugs. The bugs love me. With just a couple of easy to find items, you can create your own citronella candles from mason jars. I estimate that each costs $3.75 and will last you the entire summer. 

I imagine these to be perfect for a backyard wedding. They can serve the purpose of table decor, yet they keep the bugs away from your guests. 

Items needed:

Mason jar(s)

Citronella oil (purchased at Kroger but can also be found at Lowe's or Home Depot)

Rosemary (substitute any herb that smells good)

Lemon slices

Floating Candle

Ribbon (optional) 

Load up your ingredients in your mason jar (or decorative vase), oil, rosemary and lemon slices before topping with your floating candle. In just order three minutes you can have the perfect outdoor centerpiece that does double duty! The smell is fantastic and will keep you outside for hours on end. 

Make Your Own Music Festival Headpiece

Modern day music festivals still look like a picture from Woodstock, tons of hot sweaty music lovers embracing the outdoor elements to hear world-class music. My favorite part of any music festival is the fashion. Music festivals are the place where almost anything is acceptable, although not all outfits are award-winning. I prefer to be fashionable, comfy yet feminine. The stable piece to any look is a flower headpiece. I made mine for Bonnaroo 2014 in just under $7.00.

Items Needed:

Green floral wire ($1.50)

Pliers (I owned)

Hot glue gun (I owned)

Assorted plastic flowers ($5.50, although you can easily use real flowers from your garden or florist)

Use the floral wire to make the shape around my head. 

Next, I cut off the flowers from the wire stems. 

The last step is to begin to build your headpiece by hot gluing your flowers as you desire. 

Lace and Doily Bowls