DIY Initial Mug

Today I am going to show you a really easy and quick DIY (depending on how much of a perfectionist you are).
All you need is a mug, scissors, tape, paper, a thick sharpie, a thin sharpie, a pencil, and an oven.

First, you cut out a letter in whatever font you choose on paper (I free-handed mine). Then, put tape on the backside of the letter and tape it to the mug.

Secondly, take your thicker sharpie and outline the letter. After you finish outlining, take the letter and tape off the mug. Once you've taken the letter and tape off, go over the lines once or twice to make the letter thick.

Thirdly, take the thin sharpie and start designing. I did all my lines going one way and then went back over them.

Once you've finished designing your mug, put it in the cool oven and heat to 450 degrees for 30 minutes and let cool for 24 hours.

These can only be hand washed. :)

-Carrie

Gift Guide

Although Christmas is eight days away, I decided I would make a small gift guide.
So, here it is!

For the girly girl:

Charmed Hair Ties from Anthropologie

An initial ring

A new iphone case

For the athletic girl:

Yoga pants from Aerie

Nike running shoes

A new watch

For the entertainer in your life:

An apron

Measuring cups that look like little hedgehogs 

A mint green KitchenAid

& For the man in your life:

A Patagonia beanie

A hammock

 An ipod bluetooth car adapter

Happy shopping!

-Carrie

Hi, readers!
I'm sorry we've been M.I.A. the last few weeks! We were on Thanksgiving break and now we're almost to finals week. During our Christmas break it will be a lot easier to post since we will have more time on our hands!
So, here is an impromptu post about my day:

After I got back to our room after class today, I began our 78 problem math final review........
It was bad. I couldn't remember half the stuff I'm supposed to know. I guess that's why I'm studying a week in advance.

I listened to my random playlist that has music from Celine Dion to Fun.

I can't sit still when I'm studying or doing homework, so I began to reminisce (cheesy, I know).

And then I painted my nails.

And then I thought to myself "I need to reevaluate my dream jar." (Yes, I know. This is cheesy too.) I have a "dream jar" where I put all the things I want to do in my life in and set it on my desk, so I stay try to stay on task. I guess it's really there to remind me of the things that I want to do and the adventures I want to have, and that I should be doing my work, so I can do these things that I want so badly.

And then I looked down at this. All the things that I have to study for and finish. It's such a downer, but it's okay. This means one day closer to Christmas break!

Good luck to all those out there who are taking exams/finals/big tests!

Sorry, I couldn't resist!!!

--Carrie