Back to blogging again

Instead of dwelling on how long it is since I've posted anything here (a little more than a year and a half), I will just dive right into it. Since the past school year (plus the months leading up to it) have been incredibly busy, there really hasn't been much room for creativity so I'm determined to be crafty this summer break. I've already worked on a couple of projects: Crafty Summer Project #1: Altered pencil (or paint brush) holder

This was a gift given to me some Christmases ago. Sorry I forgot to take a before picture. But it's the same baby pink shade with one side painted and glittered in a sort of psychedelic retro design. I wanted to recycle and maybe re-gift it and the design was actually inspired by a stationery pad I got from Papemelroti.

I love the tree and the little bird perched on it. The chipboard one I had was not-so-little, but I guess it's okay since the flowers were just as big and bold. Crafty Summer Project #2: Blinged-out pencil holder

[As viewed from the front]

[As viewed from the side] I had another pencil holder I wanted to recycle. It was painted with paw prints on the sides and the front was embellished with flowers and lady bugs. So I just covered it with pretty patterned paper and put bling wherever I can. I seem to be obsessed with it lately and I might've gone overboard here. Hahah. But I'm actually happy with it.