DIY project: Chalkboard painted jars - get your kitchen organized!

I decided I wanted some  little jars to keep spices and all various ingredients in my kitchen drawer. I thought a chalkboard paint would be great on glass jars as it is the simplest way how to easily label and relabel the jars. 

It was simple DIY project and everyone can do it in few minutes.

You can find similar project which I did with wine bottles just few days ago HERE.

DIY TUTORIAL: 

1. Tape around the edges of where you’re going to put the chalkboard paint. Use masking tape or something similar. I used an ordinary office tape and it took me a long while to remove remaining glue from jars.

2. Stand the jars up and smooth some paint onto the surface.  Paint them from side to side  and try to do it in one or two strokes. Paint top of the lids as well. 

3. Let the paint dry for about 30 minutes. If necessary apply another coat. Leave the jars aside for 1-2 days. Then remove the tape and enjoy writing on them with a chalk!!

DIY: Chalkboard painted bottles - write a message to your loved one!

I've found a lot of projects to occupy my mind at Pinterest and this is one of them. It took only few minutes to complete! 

Cheer up somebody's day by leaving  a cute message on  a bottle! 

If you want to change message just wipe it up with wet cloth, just like at school! :)

...And here is the tutorial. What you need is:

Chalkboard (Blackboard) paint 

empty wine, beer bottles

paint brush

You can also see some jars on the picture. I painted them as well and use them as herbs/spice jars. I will post the pictures soon!

Paint each bottle with blackboard paint. Stand the bottle up so you can paint each side at once.

Leave it dry for about 30 minutes. And that's it! Now you can leave a message on your new vase :)

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Fabric Origami Bracelet - my new craft project!*

I have always been fascinated in origami craft, especially origami in fashion. It is great to get an amazing object after following a few paper folding steps. Some origami are very easy to follow, some are not that easy but it is always fun  to create something from small piece of paper. This time I tried to transform this amazing paper craft to a little bit different level. I used a fabric instead of paper. It took me a while to find good fabric which doesn't gape too much and keeps folds together. And I think I found it! Here is the result!

 This bracelet adds a sparkle to any outfit!

The bracelets look great in pair too! You can get 15% discount for your entire order if you order more than 1 bracelet in my shop. 

Please leave me a feedback! Do you like the bracelet?

Good morning sunshine!

This is my latest project - blouse made by me last minute before leaving Cork to Malaga for holidays. I used white&red flower fabric which was originally sold as a duvet cover :)  When I saw it in the shop I imagined some nice summer dress or top made from it as the material was very soft and breathable, also very light. So I bought it and finally I decided to make a summer casual blouse. 

What I really like about this blouse is Carmen-Style neckline. It exposes your shoulders just enough to feel sun heat from above :)

I would like to know your opinion. Do you like the pattern? What about a fabric choice ? Would you change anything? 

All the above pictures were taken in Malaga streets by JH . Would you like to taste a little bit of Malaga? Click here to check out a video from our holidays! Enjoy! :)