DIY Dainty Bookmark

I know how expensive bookstore-bought bookmarks can be - although cute, they're horrible for your wallet. Here's a way you can make cute bookmarks at home yourself!

You Will Need:
-Hole Puncher
-Various Charms, Pearls, or Dainty Objects
-Plastic Earring Hookers (You can find these at the dollar store!)
-Ribbon
-Felt or Sturdy Lace

1) Cut out a piece of felt/lace the width you want your bookmark to be. Using hot glue, wrap ribbon around the very top.
2) Hole punch a hole at the top through the ribbon; string an earring hooker through the hole.
3) Using the other end of the hooker, attach a charm and squeeze the end closed.

That's all! Enjoy.

DIY Makeup Brush Personalization

I've always had an issue with having a cluster of makeup brushes and not being able to tell them apart. The worst part about this fiasco was when I didn't know which ones needed to be cleaned and which ones didn't. Here's a quick DIY idea that you can use to personalize your makeup brushes and keep different sets apart!

You Will Need:
-Nail Polish
-Yellow Masking Tape

1) Apply a ring of masking tape around your brush. You should apply the tape 1-3 centimeters from the bottom. Make sure it's secure - you won't want nail polish bleeding through in the latter steps!
2) Carefully, use any color nail polish and paint the tip of the brush. You won't have to worry about "staying inside the lines" because the tape is there to make a perfect and pretty straight line without hassle!
3) Allow 30 minutes to 1 hour for the nail polish to dry completely. To allow the tip of the brush to dry without touching any surface, place the brush on a table and leave the tip hanging out.

Enjoy your personalized makeup brush set!

PS - If you're looking for more than just colored tips and would prefer to customize the whole brush instead, look here for a pretty tutorial!

DIY Jar of Quotes Decor

It's common knowledge that jars can serve as great, inexpensive decor items around the house. Personally, I've never been a huge fan of rustic decorations - I prefer more girly, vintage ones! Today I decided to combine the inexpensive jars ideas and add a touch of girly personality to it. The end result? A jar of quotes! Here's a super easy way you can make this; all you need is an empty jar, a Sharpie, and a pretty quote!

First, give the jar a good rinse. Next, using a Sharpie, imprint one of your favorite quotes onto the jar. (The quote I used was "We live in a jar and think the lid is the sky...", totally fitting for a jar! Hahah.) Don't worry about mistakes - just use a dry erase marker and scribble over the mistake you made, and wipe it off with a tissue! Then, trace over whatever you wrote to seal the ink. All done!

DIY Framed White Board

I've always had a little obsession with white boards. Here's a simple-yet-charming way you can put an old frame into good use...

1. Cut a piece of paper (any color/pattern works!) the size of the interior of the frame. The white board I made used a 16x12 sheet.

2. Place the sheet of paper and back-board back into the frame; done!