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Hey Hey Hey's! It's Sam and I write about things that allow me to express myself and my view on this world! I hope you enjoy my blog and stay AweSAM!

Thursday, July 17, 2014

DIY: My Very Own WRECK THIS JOURNAL (inspired craft) |Art/Crafting

Are you that type of person who likes to wreck things their own way? Well now you can wreck whatever you want, however you want without people getting mad and/or annoyed!(I don’t know about you, but that sounds like a dream to me! :p) Today I am going to be showing you how to make your very own wreck this journal. It’s a pretty simple procedure I just wanted to show you guys the idea and how I do mine. If you didn’t already know, Wreck this Journal is a real journal that shows you how to wreck it. I don’t have it, but I do love the idea as I have seen some people do it! I really hope you guys like this DIY and Stay aweSAM! (I just want to say that I did not come up with the idea of WRECK THIS JOURNAL at all! I just came up with the idea to create my very own version, Here is the link if you want to order the original/actual book: http://www.amazon.com/Wreck-This-Journal-Black-Expanded/dp/0399161945/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_z )

What you will need:
A notebook(the more worn out, the better)
Paper
Pencils/pens/markers/etc.(NO ERASERS, THE MESSIER THE BETTER!)
A some what messed up or creative mind :p

Steps:
1:Think of some ideas for something to do on each page to wreck it. (jot them down) You can keep adding onto the list later on.

2:Start writing them on each page using your writing materials. Be creative, use different fonts, you could make some of it neat and others messy, use different materials, and just have fun with it. To put my own twist on it, On the last 10 pages I saved space for a list of THINGS I'VE WRECKED!




3: Decorate the cover of the notebook and your done! On my cover i wrote ‘Wreck-It SAM’, to (you know) sound like ‘Wreck-It Ralph’. 



You can keep adding to the notebook later on and now it’s time to wreck it!!!!!!! (finally! :))

Saturday, July 5, 2014

DIY TFIOS plaque| Art/Crafting

I finally watched and read The Fault in Our Stars!!! I loved it so much, I love the way John Green just told the truth through fiction and just captured life in a way that was so painful yet filled with a little forever. I could just go on and on about it(maybe i’ll do a book review) but I think it’s time to get on with the art. The book and the movie just inspired me so much that I wanted to do some art based on it!(BTW: I also saw the OKAY? clouds on the internet but I wanted to make it my own by putting it on canvas, so yes I did get inspiration from other places :))
What you will need:
A canvas
Dark Blue(or any dark colour, but im going with the original),white, and black acrylic paint
Paint Brushes
Water
Recommended: 
Palet
Newspaper
Black Permanent marker


1. Sketch the basic shape of the 2 clouds on the canvas. I suggest drawing the lumps with it, even if you will cover some of it with the paint, at least you know how you want it to look and that is the idea it will give you. 
2. Mix Your dark blue and white to make a sky blue. Remember not to make it too light so that the white cloud is still very separated from the background. Paint the canvas (I usually use more water than you are supposed to for acrylic, but I think it just gives me the consistency that I want. So you can add as much of the water and of the colour as you like.) without covering the whole of the clouds as the basic sketch will at least give you an idea of where they are supposed to be. 
3. To give the artwork a bit more detail and texture you are going to want to add streaks of the dark blue to the light blue. To do that you are going to want to start by dashing some lines of the dark blue across the canvas, then blend it with more water and the sky blue.(this is where using more water comes in handy as it helps you blend it together in a better way)
4. Paint the black cloud first because it is overlapping the white cloud on the cover which makes it easier. (You may look at the picture of animated clouds or the cover to get an idea.)
5. Then do the white cloud.
6. While waiting for the clouds to dry you can paint the sides/ the boarder of your canvas. I suggest using either the sky blue, dark blue, or black. 
7. Write “Okay?” on the black cloud with white paint and use a smaller brush(try to give it a handwritten feel.) You may use a pencil first.
8. On the white cloud use black paint and a smaller brush or a black permanent marker to write “Okay.” (again, try to give it a handwritten feel.) You may use pencil first.

9. Fix any mistakes, trace the clouds if you want to, finish it of with any little finishing touches, and your done!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Aéropostale and Justice Summer Haul| Fashion and Beauty

Hey Hey Hey's! I just got my orders for the summer from the Bethany Mota collection(at Aéropostale) and Justice!!!! I just got a few clothing items that I think will be perfect for the rest of this summer! I hope this post helps you out with ideas on what to wear and what to wear them with! (Stay AweSAM!)

AÉROPOSTALE(Bethany Mota Collection):
High-waisted side-tie shorts: These shorts are adorable! They just have an animated type-of floral print on them and look so stylish with the 2 side ties and it being high-waisted! With it being high-waisted I think it will look perfect with crop tops and graphic tanks! http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=30965746

Unicorn Crop top and Zebra crop top: I absolutely love these tops!!! With a bando and some high-waisted bottoms(skirts or shorts, it is way to hot to wear pants!), I think these 2 crop tops look so summer-looking and just so cute with so many different things!http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=30965606&af=tab:aero http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=30965596

Knit Cropped tank: This top is just an amazing thing! I loved it because I have been looking for a top that was white/cream but still stylish, that didn't look so bland! This will just go with a lot of different printed bottoms for this summer and statement necklaces will just add an amazing touch to the outfit! http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=34877096

Justice!
Aztec Black and White Shorts: I love the way these shorts are so comfy and that is the look they are going for, a loose summer look! These shorts look great with crop tops and just any tops that you think need a little pop in the outfit, these shorts are perfect!(sorry I couldn't find the link!)

Summer cropped tank: This top is just so cute and will look great with printed shorts! I love the summer feel of this top and just the way there is a little bit of colour and a little bit of sparkle! http://www.shopjustice.com/girls-clothing/graphic-crop-sleeveless-tee/3275424/610?pageSort=eyJzaG9wQnlQcmljZSI6ImRpc3BsYXkgYWxsIiwic2hvcEJ5U2l6ZSI6ImRpc3BsYXkgYWxsIn0&productOrigin=category%20page&productGridPlacement=3-1


Studded Mint/Pastel Blue Bow: I felt the need to buy this bow to help with some summer hairstyles! I think this bow just adds some contrast with textures and colours and is just a cute touch to any outfit! http://www.shopjustice.com/girls-clothing/studded-bow-snaps/1041084/686?pageSort=eyJzaG9wQnlQcmljZSI6ImRpc3BsYXkgYWxsIiwic2hvcEJ5U2l6ZSI6ImRpc3BsYXkgYWxsIn0&productOrigin=search%20page&productGridPlacement=4-4

I really hope this post was helpful to you, hope you have a aweSAM summer, and stay AweSAM!