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Usually, when I have a million things to do, and I'm avoiding doing them...you can find me wasting the day away in photoshop.

Which is what I've been doing all day today.

It did start as a productive activity, but then I had too much fun turning everything into comics. So in an effort to save the days creations and actually post something on this here blog, I just decided to throw some of these masterful creations out there for you.

You're welcome.

Easy Knitting Loom Infinity Scarf Tutorial

A while back, i mentioned that I was going to attempt to make an infinity scarf on a knitting loom. I had a craving for thick knitted cowl, and as it goes, I don't actually know how to knit. I'm also poor, so theres that.

I have made about a million hats on these looms, so why not make something else? Creative minds and all.

Beauty and The Beast Inspired Bridal Shower

So last Saturday, my sister Julie and I, hosted a bridal shower for my sister Adriaana-who is getting married next month. {ahh!}

Said sister, has been thoroughly obsessed with The Beauty and the Beast {Disney, cartoon version of course.} her entire life.

Naturally, this seemed like a good theme for the "all about her" party. There are bits and pieces of inspiration from the movie, such as roses, books and tea cups. I also made macarons, because they are French; as supposedly the movie takes place in France-even thou there is not a French accent in sight. 

Here is the invitation, (sorry about all the blurred out parts-privacy, ya know.)which was designed by my sister Julie, with a little creative help from me. {Meaning, I told her what I liked and didn't like. I am good at that.) We printed them out at Costco, which gave them beautiful photo quality, and I backed them with parchment style cardstock so that it wouldn't look just like a photo. 

To see how I made these French Macarons, click here.

 For favors, me and my mom made homemade strawberry jam, and covered the tops with floral fabric, twine, and a wooden spoon. The spoons can be found on Etsy, here. They were the perfect size for the jars (half-pint, from Walmart Mainstay brand) and were an amazing deal. ($3.49 for 50!)
To read more about these favors, and how to make strawberry jam; go here.

 My momma, all my sisters, and me. We are a super good looking group, huh?

All in All, The party was a super success. The decor was beautiful, the weather was perfect,  the food was great, and the company was fantastic. I got tons of compliments on the invitations, the party, and even the music was apparently super awesome. Just let me gloat for a minute, alright? I barely slept all last week, I deserve it ;)

In with the New

As you may have noticed, some changes have gone on her at carinabeancreations.

To refresh your memory, here is what this site looked like yesterday.

Here is what it now looks like:

Pretty fresh, huh?

Perfect for summer, even though its still months away--we can pretend right?

Here are some of the changes I've made.

{Imagine me in a flight attendent gettup, directing you with my two finger arrows, ok}

Turn your attention to the right side ->

You'll notice some new images paving your way through the archives and below that:

New linky-links!

Pinterest, Instagram, Etsy, and Email respectively.

{as my Etsy shop is yet to be up and running, this link is currently inactive.}

{post edit: you must follow me on instagram to use link.}

Feel free to revel in my creative amazingness, I won't mind.

Until next time...

**As I have created all of these elements myself, please be respectful-and do not steal or copy any images. Gracias, kiss-kiss.