It's okay to fail.

So, obviously, I didn't make a post yesterday about my amazing upcycled lamp shade. EPIC FAIL.

 As I began to cut into the shade I found out a few things.

1. I don't really think things through.

2. There are NO side supports on this shade.

3. I didn't have a back-up plan.

well, poop. So I had to run out to the store and buy a new shade and come back to the drawing board.

But that's the best thing ever-

I didn't get defeated. I didn't get down on myself. 

I learned a lesson(maybe check it out all the way, have a back up) and I'll keep going.So for now, the doily's are chillin on my worktable and I started a new project. I'm going to keep thinking about the doily's until I figure out a solution, but I'm not going to give up. I have faith in me. I'll come up with something eventually. and it wasn't a failure, it was a learning experience. I totally know how to tackle this when I get a new plan together!

 Until then, we'll just say this project is to be continued...

Coffee recipe's on me!

I love coffee, iced, hot, black, creamy, flavored. ALL coffee! I just can't bring myself to spending $3 to $6 bux every time I want coffee. I'd be broke always! So I've started making fancy-dancy drinks at home.

For this iced coffee-
2 cups ice
1tsp REAL vanilla flavoring
1/2 and 1/2 to taste
COFFEE!
whipped cream

I placed the first 4 ingredients into the blender and crushed the ice making it super chopped, then I poured it into my favorite wide mouthed glass and topped with whipped cream. Easy peasy and cheap! And i can have 5 if i want! You can always sub soy, coconut, rice or almond milk for the half and half and whipped topping- theres some awesome dairy free ones out there. Save your money for more important things (like art supplies) and make your own drinks at home!