Hi, everyone!
I promise I'm still alive and well. I am so sorry for the absence! Right now, I'm in the process of figuring out my college. I'm trying to transfer back to UAB and it's a complete mess. I have a lot going on right now. However, I will be back to my blogging ways and I will continue my Florida trip posts as soon as everything settles down!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
-Carrie
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Saturday, August 24, 2013
DIY Tank Top/Cap Sleeve Shirt
Hi, everyone! Today, I have a DIY for you all--a tank top made from an old t-shirt!
Every summer, I go out and buy at least a few tanks for the hot weather. This summer is no different, but I decided to make my own. Gary gave me one of his old shirts that didn't fit him anymore and I went to work!
What you'll need:
-Shirt
-Fabric scissors
-Ruler
-Pen or washable marker
-Sewing machine (if your shirt is too big and you need to take it in on the sides)
[In the pictures, the shirt looks like an odd color because it was cloudy and I couldn't seem to find good light, but I promise the shirt is white!]
Every summer, I go out and buy at least a few tanks for the hot weather. This summer is no different, but I decided to make my own. Gary gave me one of his old shirts that didn't fit him anymore and I went to work!
What you'll need:
-Shirt
-Fabric scissors
-Ruler
-Pen or washable marker
-Sewing machine (if your shirt is too big and you need to take it in on the sides)
[In the pictures, the shirt looks like an odd color because it was cloudy and I couldn't seem to find good light, but I promise the shirt is white!]
Step one: Cut off the sleeves *Depending on if your shirt is your size to begin with will change the way the sleeves look. Because mine is a bit oversized, its more of a cap-sleeved shirt than a tank. However, if your shirt fits you, cutting the sleeves off will give more of a tank top look.
Step two: Cut the neckline
Step three: Put the shirt on and use your pen or washable marker to measure on the back of the shirt where you want the bottom of the shirt to hit you (waist, high-waist, etc.)
Step four: Put the shirt down with the back face up-cut up the side of the shirt (where the seam is) and across the backside of the shirt where you measured in step three--this picture shows the shirt front down with the back cut (the back is shorter in length)
Step five: Flip the shirt over, fold it in half, and mark the middle with the ruler
Step six: Cut the middle of the shirt (your shirt should be two different lengths since you cut the back already--you are cutting the front of the shirt now) This cut doesn't have to be perfect (obviously)!
Step seven: Use your ruler as a straight edge and cut two triangles from the flaps
front view:
Step eight: Twist the two flaps and knot/tie
Step nine: If your shirt doesn't need alterations, you can wear your new tank top!
If your shirt is too big and doesn't fit you, measure the sides and mark how much you need to take in on the sides.
Step ten: Cut the shirt on the sides (left and right sides of the shirt) vertically from the arm holes down to the bottom of the shirt
Step eleven: Turn your shirt inside out and pin where you marked the shirt to be taken in
Step twelve: Sew along the pins--make sure you use the zig zag mode on your sewing machine
Step thirteen: Wear!
What I'm wearing: Shoes: Yosi Samra flats, Shorts: American Eagle, Cross & crown rings: Fifth and Mae, Necklace: Lia Sophia (old)
What did you think of this DIY tutorial? Let me know in the comments below!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me :)
-Carrie
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Florida Trip: Day 3
Hi everyone! Today's post is all about day #3 of our Florida vacation. To read day #1 click here and to read day #2 click here.
Our third day in Florida, we woke up early and headed to the beach with my cousins. The weather was perfect!
Come back tomorrow for day #4 in Florida. I'll give you a hint of what it's about: have you ever heard of a platform 9 3/4?
-Carrie
Our third day in Florida, we woke up early and headed to the beach with my cousins. The weather was perfect!
My little cousin Lana playing in the sand
After we hit the beach, we headed over to Ron Jon's and looked around and then went to lunch at Kelsey's! I didn't even take a picture because I was too busy stuffing myself with a calzone and the best Greek salad I've ever had.
Later that night, we went over to eat with my mom's family.
Shout out to my aunt Tammy! You're the best :)
Come back tomorrow for day #4 in Florida. I'll give you a hint of what it's about: have you ever heard of a platform 9 3/4?
-Carrie
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Florida Trip: Day 2
To see day #1 of our Florida vacation you can click here.
Today, I'm going to share day #2 of our Florida vacation!
The second day we were in Florida, Gary and I made our way to Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
We left Cocoa a little after 8 a.m. with our matching backpacks ready to go!
After we came back from space, we rode Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, rode Space Mountain again, and headed over to Fantasyland. Fantasyland is my favorite land at Disney World, so I was beyond excited. We made our way to check out the newest addition to Disney World--Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid.
I took a few pictures of the outside of Prince Eric and Ariel's castle:
Isn't is just beautiful? I could seriously live there.
Below I have a video I took of the entire ride that was originally for my sister because she didn't get to accompany us to FL, but I think I'll share it with you all today!
Disclaimer: I say "oh nuts" and "oh my gosh, I love this!", quite a bit and Gary and I say something about Ariel being "naked" at one point, so please feel free to make fun of/judge/laugh at us. :)
After we rode Journey of the Little Mermaid, we hopped back in line for round two (because I loved it that much).
Ariel!
After we saw Ariel for the second time, we headed over to the plaza in front of Gaston's Tavern.
The inside looked like this:
Gary in Gaston's chair!
Okay, so my favorite part of Disney World this time around was definitely the Beast's castle. Ask Gary how obsessed I am with the movie, the song, everything. I can't help myself when it comes to Beauty and the Beast. I wish I were Belle! Outside of the castle, we walked along a bridge over a small river, and were greeted by gargoyles, a metal gate, and large statues.
In the castle, we made our way down the hall surrounded by suits of armor.
Once we made our way down the hall, feeling like royalty (minus the whole sweaty part), we were given a rose to set on our table and then we ordered our food.
Once we were given our rose and ordered our food, we walked through the three dining rooms. We picked the West Wing. (Excuse the bad quality pictures. It was really dark in there!)
In this picture, you can see the Beast's picture on the mantel with the scratches through it.
Just like the movie!
Behind the scratched up and torn curtains sat the rose:
Our food arrived and we dug in!
The pictures didn't turn out too good, but we did get a cupcake!
The pictures below are the other dining rooms you can choose from:
Belle and the beast dancing
All the portraits were so pretty!
Out those windows, it was snowing!
My cousin works for the company who painted these ceilings. Aren't the beautiful?
In front of a glass window. It was prettier up close!
As we made our way through the park, we stopped along another new edition to the park. Can you guess whose tower this is?
It's Rapunzel's! Seriously, when I saw the lanterns, I freaked out. Maggie and I absolutely love the movie Tangled (we cry every time!).
We walked by it at night and it was SO pretty with all the glowing lanterns. Too bad the Tangled section is only bathrooms :(
We also spent some time up close to Cinderella's castle.
The tile work is fantastic. I just wanted to sit and stare all day, but we were shooed out.
Isn't he cute?
Afterwards, we rode Peter Pan, "It's a Small World", and then headed over to the Haunted Mansion.
For the rest of the day, we explored the Swiss Family Robinson tree house, we rode the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean (A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas), Peter Pan's Flight, Splash Mountain, and Thunder Mountain.
We then headed back over to Fantasyland and went to Belle's cottage. In Belle's cottage, they have what is called Enchanted Tales with Belle. In her quaint cottage, guests are chosen to reenact the story of Beauty and the Beast! Gary was one of the lucky few to surprise Belle.
He was a suit of armor!
With Belle :)
After we rode everything we wanted to, we headed back to Tomorrowland to ride Space Mountain for one more time. As we approached the line, the wait said an hour and a half. So, we turned around and a lady stopped us and handed us two fast passes! We were shocked. We rode Space Mountain once more and then finished out the day with a Mickey Mouse ice cream.
I hope you enjoyed all our Disney pictures!
Come back tomorrow for Day #3 of our Florida trip.
-Carrie