Peacock Hair Clip

New from Rock Girl Custom Designs

 Peacock Hair Clip

This piece is can be worn in a multiple of ways....as a hair or adorned to a scarf, purse, or bag. 

Each piece is hand designed using:

•  9 peacock feathers are used
•  jaw clip for easy attachment in hair or fabric
•  black fabric backing for extra support
•  black tulle
•  black feathers to provide more dimension to the piece.  
•  a gorgeous antique rhinestone encrusted floral brad.

GORGEOUS! 

These are in limited supply, please contact me if you are interested in purchasing one.  These will not last!  I have already sold 2...they are truly stunning pieces.

Each piece is only $20.00 plus shipping and handling.  

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New Christmas Tradition...Gingerbread House Decorating

 We needed a fun activity for the weekend, so I decided the Hickman's were going to decorate Gingerbread houses!  This was a lot of fun for my son, Cory James and his girlfriend, Ingrid.  My husband was busy making an amazing Mexican dinner for us all..but joined in the fun by making us windows and doors for the houses.  

 This is a picture for Cory and Ingrid's creative house.  If you look closely, a corner of the roof is missing.......at some point the roof cracked and Cory ate it.

 This was my hubby and mine.  Of course...we are traditionalist.  I think I will be pinning Gingerbread houses so we are really ready for next year!

 Back of the houses...apparently one of the houses eats little boys and girls.

Happy Holidays 

from 

The Hickman Family

Things to do...Rock Girl getting Organized!

Trying to Get Better Organized in July!

Here are some areas to help me focus on this month, maybe some of them will help you too!  I am heading back to school this summer and I think  I need a plan of attack in order for myself not be get too overwhlmed with all that needs to be get done!

I am trying to better focus and use my time more effectively.  Are you like me?  Are your weekends flying by without getting much accomplished?   

Maybe this list will help us both!  This list was inspired by simplify101.com, an awesome organization site.

• Set my goals for the month of July.  
• Make my to-do list and check it twice!
• Organize my 8.5 X 11 paper stacks.
• Declutter + organize my bill folders. 
• Set- up a recipe binder full of my favorite recipes.  (Personally, I like to pick 2 new recipes to try each week.  One is always a Weight Watchers meal.)  If a recipe is a flop, I toss it!

  

• Make a list of all the household and outside projects to be completed.

• Wash windows
•  Weed the yard!
  

• Celebrate Fourth Of July!  BBQ and Fireworks!
  

• Clean grill.
• Study for Final Exam

Upcycled Soap/Cake Stand for my kitchen.

Being inspired by Pinterest!

Let's be honest here.....how much do you love Pinterest?  ( I LOVE IT!!!!)

Now, have you actually made something you pinned?  

(Ahhhh, is that a sound of little crickets chirping in the back ground?)

I try to make at least one or two things that I have pinned as inspiration in hopes to recreate a "Bobbi" version myself. 

I saw my pin and knew this was my next project!  Off I went to my local Good will and for only a few dollars was able to purchase a silver candle holder and a glass platter! ( I think the glass platter was actually a candle holder for one of those jumbo candles).

I used E-6000 to glue the glass plate to the silver candle holder.  

The 3 knobs made centering this piece so easy!  Loved it! 

Now to choice a color I had a choice of yellow, red, or black.  Since my kitchen is in the French Chef theme all 3 colors would have worked if the right shade to match....since I was using spray paint my opitions were limited.  I decided a nice satin black bronzed spray paint would work!

I went off into my "woman" cave, aka the garage,  and got busy painting!  

First was to apply a primer coat!  I always recommend a primer coat for better coverage and long term durability!  Paint, paint, and paint.  

This project was super easy and a great first time project for anyone new to spray painting, upcycling or crafting!  

The worst part of the whole process was WAITING in between coats for drying.  Thank goodness that spray paint dries super quick for impatient people like myself!  Below is my new soap dish!

Upcycled soap/cake stand

My Pinterest Pinned inspiration which was in my "For The Home" board.

So what do you think?  

Do you like it?  

I think that I will be adding a little ribbon around it  and call it done!  

Let me know your thoughts and/or share with me your 

last Pinterest inspired project! I would love to hear from you!

Under The Sea Blog Hop

 Under the Sea Blog Hop!  What a great theme!  Right?

I just love the possibilities, fishes, mermaids, King Neptune, Arielle, crabs....the list is endless!  I wanted to use a few of my Sea Creature SVG's by MyScrapChick for sometime now, so this was perfect!

ohhhh...glitter!

My one page layout.

Please take a moment to visit these other talented artists and see what "Under The Sea" treasures you will find!

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Amanda - http://a-prata-design.blogspot.com

Lisa - http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com

Nancie - http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/

Pam - http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

Jamie - http://www.jamielindstromdesigns.com

Sheila - http://www.2pawprints.blogspot.com

Gill - http://scrappincreationsbygillm.blogspot.com

Yvette- http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Bobbi Jo -  http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/

Sylvia -  http://bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Cori - http://createdbycori.blogspot.com

Jenny - http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Rock Girls Goal Update!

Here is a quick update on my most recent goals I have set for myself in May......some accomplished, some in progress, some just not yet!

•  Sign up for  a 5K walk   COMPLETE THE CHASE CORPORATE CHALLENGE!  This was a HUGE  deal for me!  Last year I would have laughed at the idea!  Now I am ready to sign up for another one and am in the process of training for running!  Getting Healthy!

• Make my to-do list and check it twice!  UPDATE:COMPLETED!

• Create some just-for-fun goals for the summer.   

• BBQ   UPDATE:YEP!  GRILLED LOTS SO FAR, ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE TANK! 

• Summer vacation plans NOT YET

•  Declutter + organize my recipes.WORK IN PROGRESS

• Set- up a recipe binder full of my favorite recipes.  (Personally, I like to pick 2 new recipes to try each week.  One is always a Weight Watchers meal.)  If a recipe is a flop, I toss it!  I AM IN LOVE WITH SHRIMP AND FISH TACOS!

 
• Gnomes washed and around the yard.  COMPLETED

• Planting  COMPLETED...AND SOME HAVE ALREADY DIED!

• levels pavers  HUBBIE COMPLETED

• hang planters  COMPLETED

•  Celebrate Mom’s day!  Make plans, cards, and gift.   MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 

• Schedule summer appointments. 
• OB/GYN  NOT YET
• General MD  NOT YET
• Contacts/eye check up  NOT YET

• Get bicycle check up, tires and brakes checked for all my outdoor exercising!   COMPLETED!  RIDING 1-1.5 HOURS ON SAT and SUNDAYS!

• Spend at least once a week outside on my patio reading for 1 hour….me time!  NOT YET!
  

Daddy and Me Bear, Cool Dad, Happy Father's Day ..order yours today!

COOL DAD!

DADDY AND ME!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

PIGGYBACK RIDES WITH DAD!

This paper piecing set is a great way to quickly create your own personal layout and capture those memories forever. All that is needed is background paper and your photos.

The embellishment is even more adorable and much more colorful in person. The pictures do not do it justice. It is so much cuter in person. 

Much time and care goes into creating each of my items. All of my pieces are hand inked or chalked. Some items have been pop dotted for added dimension.  I spend time adding special details to my pieces like adding rhinestones, glitter or buttons. 

 

No computer images were used.

 

The paper piecings measures as follows:

Daddy and Me measures approximately 5.75 X 3.75 inches

(This month's set comes in 2 different versions this month!  Your choice of either the son or daughter version.)

Remember we will happily customize your pieces to your color choice! 

My Bear of the month price is only $3.25 so just leave a comment and let me know to order yours today!

Spa Gift Set Winner is..................

Time to select the winner for the Spa Gift Set.

I asked my husband, Brett, to pick a number 1-13 for me.

The lucky number is 9!!!

KIM!!!!!

Kim's comment:

This is super cute!!! A spa gift is what everyone needs!

Congrats Kim and thank you to everyone that left loving and inspiring messages!

This Rock Girl Loves you all!

Thankful Thursday: Birthday Special Wrap and Packaging Ideas

Thankful Thursday Design Team

Birthday 

Special Wrapping 

and 

Packaging Ideas

Spa Birthday Card

Okay I will admit it...I am one of "those" people.  I love giving gifts and surprising people, however, I bag it and go.  (You know what I mean people!)  I tend to get cute gift bags and some tissue paper and call it a day.   

However, I really love it when someone spends a lot of time making a present feel special for me!  My friend Christine Marting is a gift wrapping genius and I have to say, no pun intended "gifted" in this department.  I am working on my gift giving presentation skills.  Here is a my attempt of special packaging of a "SPA" gift basket.  

Spa Birthday Card

Spa Gift Tag

Spa Gift Card Holder

Leave a comment on my blog sharing your favorite thing to do on your birthday and your name could be drawn to win this Spa set including the basket of goodies!

Be Sure to stop at these blog and see what Surprises they have!

Jenny ~ http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
(Guest Designer) Kim- www.rickettscricuts.blogspot.com
Sharon ~ http://www.simplysweetbysharon.blogspot.com/
(Guest Designer) Candace ~ http://papercraftsbycandace.blogspot.com/
Bobbi Hickman ~ http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/
(Guest Designer) Michelle - http://scrappinwithmybug-scrappinwithmybug.blogspot.com/
Sandra ~ http://sweetpeascards.blogspot.com/
(Guest Designer) Jamie ~ http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/
Cheryl ~ http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
 Tanya ~ http://www.scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/

Enough Said!

RockGirl Trying to Get Better Organized in May!

Trying to Get Better Organized in May!

Here are some areas to help me focus on this month, maybe some of them will help you too!

I am trying to better focus and use my time more effectively.  Are you like me?  Are your weekends flying by without getting much accomplished?   

Maybe this list will help us both!  This list was inspired by simplify101.com, an awesome organization site.

• ·Set my goals for the month of May.  
•  Make my to-do list and check it twice!
• Create some just-for-fun goals for the summer.   
• BBQ 
• Summer vacation plans 
•  Declutter + organize my recipes. 
• Set- up a recipe binder full of my favorite recipes.  (Personally, I like to pick 2 new recipes to try each week.  One is always a Weight Watchers meal.)  If a recipe is a flop, I toss it!  
• Make a list of all the household and outside projects to be completed.
• Gmones washed and around the yard.
• Planting
• levels pavers
• hang planters
• Celebrate Mom’s day!  Make plans, cards, and gift. 
• Schedule summer appointments.
• OB/GYN
• General MD
• Contacts/eye check up
• Get bicycle check up, tires and brakes checked for all my outdoor exercising! 
• Sign up for  a 5K walk 
• Spend at least once a week outside on my patio reading for 1 hour….me time!

Pinterest Sunday! : Childhood Memories

Do any of these items remind you of your childhood?  

If, not what does?

Sugar Skull Art: Her name is Gladys

Here is my new addition to my Sugar Skull Art collection.  

This piece is called "Gladys".  

Her smile is welcoming and her eyes are like pink Gladiolus flowers.  

She is looking for a good home and will not take too much room.  

Gladys is painted with high quality acrylic paints, including shimmering paint.  Sadly you cannot see Gladys shimmer and shine from this photo, but the paint used has a silver shimmer.

Gladys was all hand painted on artist canvas measuring 6 x 8.    

 If you are interested in purchasing Gladys please send me an email.

Pinterest Sunday! How to Paint Furniture-Dresser

The dresser was purchased from my local Good Will for $19.99

The Plan is to repaint this in a vintage "hip" color so I can replace an old 

Ikea desk in my craft studio with this dresser.

Love the details!

Remove the hardware.

I gently sanded the dresser down, just enough to remove the lacquer shine only! 

Do not go crazy on this process because you do not have to scratch it up!

I used Zinsser Cover Stain Primer/Sealer to prime the entire dresser.  I prefer the paint over the spray paint personally, but if it is a small project, the spray paint may be the more  affordable choice.

Looking Good!

Now time to pick the paint....

AQUA BLUE?

APPLE GREEN?

WATER MELON PINK???

YEP!!!

 

Keep Painting....I painted this with 2 coats.  This process does require a little patience, cause you want to give each coat at least 24 hours to dry!

 All done!  

I used paint mixed from Walmart in a satin sheen.

Adding a little more modern touch to my piece I  updated the drawers new some new silver knobs.

Now its ready to store all my fabric and office supplies!

Pink-a-lious!

The color turned out exactly how I imagined and dresser 

fits in perfectly into my vintage style craft studio.