Make your Own Rug!

BRAIDED RUG

I love finding DIY crafts, especially ones that save you money and are SUPER CUTE!

Supplies Needed: A piece of study canvas. This will be the base of your rug. Ours was approximately 2ft x 2.5ft. You can choose any size you like. Plenty of scrap fabric to rip and braid. Choose colors that coordinate and fit your space. Black yarn, a tapestry needle, scissors, fabric glue, tape and Aerosal Polycrylic Protective Finish (choose the water based option) we used this brand. 

1. Choose your rug size and cut the canvas base piece to size. Set aside. 2. Rip long strips of fabric. Each braid needs to be about 2.5 feet longer than the length of your base piece. I know that seems like a lot, but they will get shorter as you braid and you need extra for fringe. Braid enough ropes to completely cover the mat. This is the most time consuming part. It's a perfect job to multitask during evening TV shows for a few nights. :) 4. Tape the ends of each rope for easy access later. 5. When you are done braiding (whew!) glue your braids to the mat. Leave an even amount of braid hanging over the edge of each side. Use as much glue as you need to get a very study rug. 6. Use the black yard and a tapestry needle to stitch along the edges of the rug base, tacking down each braid. 7. Remove the ends of each braid after the yarn line. Trim the edges so that your fringe is even. 8. Go outdoors and use Polycrylic Finish to seal the rug. This will make your rug waterproof and much more durable for your next rainy day. 

I'm so happy with the finished product! It's super durable, more than most store bought rugs I own. I love that it can be customized in any color scheme too. I think a black and white and grey version would be adorable! Be prepared, this one of the more time consuming projects we've done. Kinsey did most of the braids while working at Red Velvet one day (a 7 hour shift) so it will take more than one sitting to accomplish, but the end result is totally worth the effort. 

DONE! 

xoxo Bo Hartley :)

Colors Colors Colors!

Hair Tie and Headband Colors!!! Skinny Jays! THEY ARE AWESOME!!!! and Headbands! :)))))

Christys Boutique

Look at Christys Boutique on Facebook and on There website which you can access on the right of my page!!!!

Would you like for us to special order one for you? This comes small to @ Extra Large. SO SO CUTE!

Summer Sips!

SUMMER SIPS!!

like spring break...for your muscles! and its filling!

Nutrional Breakdown: 49% Carbs, 41% Protein, 10% SCORE!

Protein Packed Pina Colada
1 cup of low fat cottage cheese
1 cup of crushed pineapple/ or pineapple juice
1/2 banana (frozen is better)
1/2 cup of skim milk (or almond milk mmmm!)
1 tbsp of shredded coconut
1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 cup of ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender, blend to your preferred consistency!

Calories: 210!! WHOA :)

ENJOY! Comment if you try it let me know how it is!

HEADS UP!

Well as I predicted earlier today my productivity prospered! I still have a list of things to do BUT i am KNOCKING THEM OUT!!!! Now to update you on some changes! :)

1. The hair ties, headbands that I sell "Emi-Jays" need a new name! even though they are the same product I am going to re name them (shockingly enough, for legal purposes!) haha so if you have anything creative comment on this post and let me know!

2. I am fixing my paypal account but it should be up and running tomorrow!

3. I have Tabs at the top of my blog now!!! YAY! Watch for awesome updates!

4. I need MORE followers :)...if you dont have a Gmail and cant follow at least comment and let me know your there! 

5. more hair tie colors coming and be looking for pictures!!! 

Love you Guys!

Prodcutive days, MY FAVORITE!! Working, working out, cleaning, creating, updating, ordering! ALso GREAT NEWS!!! My Emi-Jays, homemade jewelry, and paintings are going to be sold in some local businesses!!! WHOOO HOOO!!!

Watch for more emi jay colors and another update today!!!!

This is powerful! to know that our beauty is on the inside, unfading in the sight of God!

SOME OUTER BEAUTY TIPS

Today, my favorite hairstyle is messy braid!

I LOVE messy bohemian styles for Summer! Here's a quick and easy tutorial for styling a messy braid... 1. French braid hair from the back to the side. 2. Use a hair elastic to tie a side ponytail. 3. Using a comb, tease the ponytail as much as possible. 4. Braid the teased hair into a regular braid. 5. Pull the braid so that it's uneven and loose. Cut the hair elastic off. (Be very careful not to cut any hair) 6. Enjoy your big messy braid! It's perfect for maxi dresses and bonfire parties!!