Praying for Colorado

I woke up this morning to the news of the Aurora, Colorado shooting and was so deeply troubled.

 Praying for the people who were shot, and their loved ones :(

Happy 4th Of July!

Hope you all have a wonderful time with your family and friends, enjoy the fireworks and most importantly enjoy our country's freedom!

The 5 minute earrings!

Hi everyone! 

 Today I want to share with you how to make the easiest.earrings.EVER.

 Here's some background info first....

 I don't wear earrings. Like, EVER. I have many holes in my ears, but I don't wear earrings anymore because I just feel WEIRD wearing them. Like I look funny. 

(I do, however, have my tragus pierced, but I've had those for years now, and don't consider them dressy earrings)

 Well, I want to branch out. Live on the wild side. Be fashionable, and wear earrings. But picky, I am. 

 So I'm going to share with you earrings that I made in 5 (yes, FIVE) minutes!

I took these cute little charms found in the jewelry dept at Michael's for $2.79 and a pair of ugly earrings that came with a necklace I bought awhile back.

 I took off the beads on the earrings, used a jump ring to attach the actual earring to each charm, and there it was! A gorgeous set of earrings for $2.79!

 When I wore them out and asked my boys how they looked, they laughed...HARD. They're just not used to seeing me with earrings. I'm very tomboyish when I'm not dressed up. But the longer I leave them in, the more I like them.

 Here's to a future in earrings!

Nails!

Hi all! Are you enjoying your summer so far? We are! Seems we're keeping busy, which is always fun. The weather is becoming REALLY hot though, so we're keeping the air running almost all day! Desert living at its finest!

 So today I'm gonna share with you a simple nail technique that I picked up on another blog...it's so easy, ANYONE can do it!

I'm not a scrapbooker, so when I picked up a few of those REALLLLLYYY small punches at Michael's for $1 each, I thought,"What'd I buy these for?!" Well now I know! Nail art!

 You can use whatever design you want, and make a super cute shape on your nail! Here's how!

 I used some masking tape, stamped a design onto it, and VOILA!

 And isn't that color so cute?! It's just a basic wet n wild color, but I use a good base coat and top coat I got from Sally Beauty Supply. I'm loving my summer nail color!

What's your favorite summer nail color?

*tap tap* Is this thing on?

Hi everyone! I'm here, even though I've been quiet for WEEKS!

 I celebrated my 30th birthday last week, and celebrate we did! I went on a trip to Solvang, CA with my Husband! It was so wonderful!

Solvang, CA

We also have my fabulous Mother In Law staying with us until Saturday, so we've been busy doing things and enjoying this HOT weather we have!

 I'll try to have new things up soon, but I can't promise I'll be too active-Summer is just SO MUCH FUN!

Love you all!

We have a WINNER!

 Hi friends! Time to announce the winner of the 100 5x7 Postcard Giveaway by PRINTRUNNER!

The winner is.....

angela!!

Who said:

Following Print Runner on twitter

CONGRATS ANGELA!!!!!

PrintRunner Postcard GIVEAWAY!!!

It's time for a giveaway! How about 100 5x7 Postcards from PrintRunner?! 

WOOOHOOOO!

PrintRunner has generously offered one lucky reader here at I HEART My Glue Gun 100 5x7 customizable Postcards! You can choose your own design, or if you're stumped, you can choose one of their 15+million images! AWESOME!

Using PrintRunner is so easy- You can Print online with Printrunner! They offer custom postcard printing where you can get attractive yet affordable postcards!

Imagine the possibilities: Save the date, baby announcement, a blogging get together, or even just a HELLO!

 Wanna win? I thought so! 

MANDATORY: MUST BE A FOLLOWER OF I HEART MY GLUE GUN! If you're not already a GFC follower, go the the right side of my blog and under "Follow Me" click "Join This Site". BAM!

One Entry: "Like" PrintRunner on Facebook! Leave a comment here letting me know.

One Entry: Follow PrintRunner on Twitter! Leave a comment here letting me know.

One Entry: What's your summer plans? Comment and let me know! I want to hear about YOU!

Giveaway ends 5/26/2012 @ 11:59pm.

 GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above.

             Disclosure: I will be receiving postcards from PrintRunner as part of this giveaway. All opinions are my own.

Cute DIY Planter Box Centerpiece!

Happy Monday! 

 I trust you all had a fabulous weekend! I did. We went to my favorite barbecue restaurant for Mother's day, and then just spent some awesome time with my Husband and kiddos! 

 Today I want to share a cute, inexpensive centerpiece!

 I originally saw this on Shanty 2 Chic, and I fell.in.love. I was looking for something that could roll into summer and possibly even be a summer centerpiece-I think this is it!

 Sorry I didn't take tutorial pics-Whitney did a great tutorial, so hop on over there to get the exact step by step on how to make this!

 Supplies needed-

* 1 1x6x6 board from Home Depot or Lowes

* 1 2x4x shortest length they have 

* Wood Glue

* Nails

* Mason Jars

* Flowers

* Jute

I cut my 1x6 in half, leaving me with two 3 ft. boards

I then cut my 2x4 to 3 ft, and cut two 4" blocks off of my remaining piece of 2x4.

I used wood glue and nails to assemble the sides and blocks, and the box was done! Now I decorated the mason jar tops with jute, stuck my Dollar Tree flowers into the jars and there ya have it! A super cute, super versatile centerpiece for under $20!

And I just HAD to show off those AMAZING chairs I got at the thrift store awhile back for 9.00 a piece....LOVVVE how they turned out, and how they give more character to our table!

 Thanks for the idea, sisters! I love it :)

 Do you guys?!

And there was light!

 Busy Busy Busy! You know how it is!

 Today I want to share with you a lamp and lampshade redo. Remember this hideous lamp I got from the thrift store for $3.00?  (#4)

 Yeah, my Husband's eyes just about fell out of his head when he saw this shade. He must have thought I lost my mind. But bless his heart, he kept that to himself :) Good Husband!

 Well, I sat there for a bit wondering what could be done with this beastly lampshade. And like THAT! an idea came to me.

 So I ripped off the tacky lace, wiped it down with a damp washcloth and went to work........

I hot glued 847236375643786 cut out circles all around the shade!

 I then finished it off with bias tape around the top and bottom; and I had a nice, COOL lookin' lampshade! 

 Awesome, huh?! I think so.

 Oh, and see that sweet print on the wall? I borrowed the idea from my girl over at Girl In Air, and yes, it REALLY is that cheap to print it out! Mine was $2.99, and it fits PERFECT right on that wall in my guestroom. It has been a hit so far, can't wait to see what future guests think of it!

(It's not crooked, I was tilting the camera...DOH!)

Here's a close up of what the picture looks like...be still, my heart. She's just so precious :)

Happy Thursday friends!

Scripture Plaque Sale!

Hey everyone! It's time for a sale on my scripture plaques! How does 30% OFF sound?!

(click on each pic to go to the specific listing)

That puts these plaques at only $14.70! AMAZING!

 So hop on over to iHEARTMyGlueGun on ETSY and get 'em today! There's a few others not listed here that are just as special :)

 Coupon Code is- GODISGOOD

DIY Window Valance

When I finished my kitchen, I realized that I needed something cute for the window but TOTALLY on the cheap because.....well, because that's how I roll.

 So along came this sweet little valance!

 ('scuse my window, all the windows in my house have buildup in between the double panes...ANNOYING! We'll eventually replace them, when windows get cheaper or.....whatever)

It's a twin bed sheet, cut and black ribbon added to the bottom! Picked up some curtain clips, spray painted a PVC pipe and added some finials I found for a $1.00 at a thrift store to the ends! There ya have it, a DIY curtain rod on the CHEAP!

I'm LOVIN' IT!

I'm here, I'm here!

 Hey friends! I have been so super busy, no time to share all the amazing things I've been doing around here. 

This is a little hint of what we've been doing lately....

  *hint* Notice the ears! *hint*

But I can't WAIT to share my projects with you, so check back in a few days and I'll definitely have some new things to share!

UPrinting Giveaway Winner!

Since I never heard back from the winner, I had to pick a new winner and that happens to be:

Congrats Michelle!!! 

You now have 48 hours to contact me or I'll have to pick another winner!

Pretty Spring Wreath

Hi friends! I seriously can't believe it's already April....time sure does fly by. I had so much going on last year that I was happy when it was ending, but now it's already April. Just shocking to me!

 Anyway, I wanted to share my cute spring wreath that I made a few weeks back. I had the wreath on hand, which I had purchased a few years back at Walmart, and then picked up some flowers and ribbon at Dollar Tree.

 Love it, and I love how welcoming it is on our security door! Yes, I put it on the security door, and yes, I HAVE a security door. I LOVE LOVE LOVE leaving my house open for the breeze when we have nice weather, but I don't like letting the flies, stray cats, or creepers in. I love the look of a storm door, but I think it defeats the purpose of letting the breeze in. So the security door that came with the house stays....for now. I'll probably put up a cuter, more expensive once EVENTUALLY :) Still need a cushion for my chair....but $30 for a cushion is KILLING ME! LOL!

UPrinting Giveaway!

Time for another giveaway!

The good people at UPrinting want to give one reader at I HEART My Glue Gun a 16x20 Rolled Canvas Print!

I don't know about you, but I LOVE displaying family photos in my home. They really do make a room! I can spend hours gazing at all of my pictures, reminiscing and remembering the specific moment that picture was taken.

  Oh, the possibilities for your 16x20 Rolled Canvas are endless! Here are just a FEW ways you can use your 16x20 Rolled Canvas-

 You can get a decorative canvas printed!

Or maybe a wedding portrait printed!

 UPrinting Canvases have a matte finish and are made of a Poly-cotton blend, making this canvas ultra durable. Stretched orders are coated with eco-friendly protective satin coating.

 Want it?

 Here are the rules:

(Mandatory) MUST  be a follower of I HEART My Glue Gun. If you're not already a follower, you can do so under the follow me tab on the right! ----->

ONE entry- Like I HEART My Glue Gun on Facebook.  Leave me a comment letting me know you did!

ONE entry- Like UPrinting on Facebook. Leave me a comment letting me know you did!

ONE entry- Follow UPrinting on Twitter. Leave me a comment letting me know you do!

ONE entry- Add UPrinting to your Google Plus Circle. Leave me a comment letting me know you did!

 This giveaway closes 4/14/12 @ 11:59pm. 

GOOD LUCK!!!

The Fine Print

1.       This giveaway is open to US residents only, 18 years old and above.

2.       No prize substitutions allowed.

1         Winners are allowed to win once over a six-month period.

2         Only email addresses used for the giveaway will be eligible to claim the prize.

  Disclaimer-You should assume that the owner of this blog will receive free print products in exchange for the post. Any and all reviews posted are based solely on my own experience and may be atypical. Please practice due diligence in making any related purchase decisions.