Lacey Earring Holder

 I think I saw this idea like 72 years ago on someones blog, then I forgot about it, then I remembered it, then I couldnt find the exact tutorial that I wanted so I decided to wing it. I am sure you have probably seen this before but oh well. For all you non-crafters, this was a cinch.There are lots of tutorials out there.... THIS one was cute and practical too...

Pretty much all I did was get a cheap frame, get some cheap lace, found some ribbon at my house, and there you have it. ha. I tacked down the lace super tight before hot glueing the ribbon. You need to ribbon so the lace has something to grasp to. 

before you start, glue ribbon at the top, inside area of your frame for your studs or snappy back earrings...

 flip over your frame so its facing down..... lay the lace over the back

 Tac the lace in corners and middles and make sure its TIGHT.....

Then measure ribbon...remember, its ok if its not pretty. its the back.

I started with the top strip of ribbon.... in the MIDDLE and went out. As you glue with one hand, pull the lace tight with the other. So, I kept the tacs in place but still pulled it tight with my fingers, glued a 2-3 inch strip and then pressed the lace down.  ( PS make sure you have a way to hang this before starting... I put on two saw tooth hangers in the corners before hand.)

 on the bottom ribbon, you can leave some openings to hand necklaces around the frame, if you want...

then I just cut off the lace around the edges

I forgot to do the inside ribbon strip till I was finished with the back so I had to reinforce it with a middle piece.

Like I said, you can glue the lace to the inside area of the back of the frame, like where the piece of glass lays, just remember to put your ribbon piece down first. It depends on what you want. With the lace on the very back, the earring backs are pressed against the wall, maybe a little more secure but you have to slide them in at an angle. It was just the easiest way to glue to the back.  With the lace on the inside, you have more room between the wall to slide earrings in. I tripled up on my side strips of ribbon so there was more room between the wall and frame.... Do what you want.

There you have it!

 I love it. It took about 20 min. If its not perfect, I am sorry, just fix it. lol. I just thought I would share my latest masterpiece ;)

If you make one or know of a better way to do this, I would love to see it or hear from you!!

Drum Roll Pleeease

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In the mean time... can I show you something that I am just absolutely giddy about?
yup.
love them.
coat/bag hangers for behind my door.
These (although very cheap) will come out of my birthday fund.
which i am ok with.

freezy

 Its been a little freezier here in the big OK and I have been loving every second. I have waited 4 long years for the chance to wear my coats and scarves. So far, we have pulled out the winter boots (to keep out tootsies warm), opened the windows for a nice breeze, and lit up the autumn candles. You cant tell by the pic but we are super happy about it all.

this just in!

FREE RECIPE BOOK 

ON ALL ORDERS MADE

BEFORE 9/19!!

 I told you I would get you free things right?

Well, you have 4 more days to order your favorite spring/summer item. The cut off date for our spring/summer line of foods was extended because of how awesome they are this year. So go order!!

If you order 12 (dont ask me why you may want this many at once...) you get 10% off.

So hurry!
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My last spring/summer order has these items on it:

Crazy for Coconut Macaroon Bar

Giddyup Guacamole Mix

Hoppin' Jalapeno and Bacon Dip Mix

Tempting Taco Cheese Ball

Bye bye Summer

 To give summer one last HOORAH!, I held a little gathering (aka open house) at mi casa. Lots of ladies from church came for one last chance at our Spring/Summer line of yummness. It was a total hit! We had about 20+ chicas havin a grand ol time. I had a chance to answer their questions, chit chat, and we all stuffed our faces. I am quite the procrastinator and I started preparing for the open house the night before aroudn ooooh, 9 pm. I was just till 2 then got up early to finish my last little details. I spoiled these ladies and let them try nearly double the amount of samples you would at a normal party. I had some extras on hand so I whipped them up at the last second.

mixy mixy

we even had some casualties

dip line up

cheese ball line up

um ya, only one of my favorite products.

my favorite.

We had a three way tie for our top selling items! 

They were:

Fiesta Party Dip Mix

Irresistible Italian Dip Mix

and my all time favorite (my dad ordered 3 boxes....)

Hoppin' Jalapeno and Bacon Dip mix

 Im still a little bitter that the Hoppin' Jalapeno and Bacon Dip mix is discontinued..

What is the worst thing you procrastinated on? Did it turn out? Please give me some tips on better procrastination skills :)

Then what?

So, I fell in love.

Here is the story:  I went to this party one time that had really delicious foods. Then I realized that these food products were a really awesome price. Then we got C's medical bills in the mail. Then I realized I needed more moo-lah. Then I thought to myself, well since I am in love. I might as well share the love. So then what? I started working for this company called Tastefully Simple. Then I realized I could use my old blog (the one your reading) as a way to document my T.S. journey. Then I realized the name of my blog fit PERFECT. So, now, here I am. So follow me and my journey in paying off C's bills... er... I mean sharing the love for Tastefully Simple (T.S.). Because in reality I am doing both. Add this blog to your readers, pins, feeds, whatever they are called cuz I will post recipes, giveaways (and if your the only one following me you have a MUCH greater chance of winning.... doi), dates for parties, gift ideas, .... lots of interesting stuff.

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