DIY: Bijoux

So, finally I got a DIY for you guys!

But (there is always a but..). It might not be that statement ish as it was supposed to be. I kind of ended up making rings instead. I actually didn't have enough pearls to make the neckless as I wanted, so then I lost the passion. So, note to self: make sure to have enough of the preferred pearls before starting...

But under are some of the jewelry that I did in fact make.

Btw, it's pretty straight forward, so I suppose I don't need to explain that much how you do it. Though, I would recommend to use an elastic thread or something, so that you don't need a lock. Then it's much more easy and faster to make.

 Neckless

The needed equipment. Thread and pearls. And maybe a scissor would be nice. 

Then start put on the pearls the way you like it!

I highly recommend to use elastic thread.

 I was a bit worried the thread wouldn't hold, so I put on some extra pearls just to make sure it will.

 Finished. Took me not longer then about 10 minutes. So easy!

This is how it looks on. I'm not that satisfied though. I believe it's a bit too tight. Like it belongs to a dog, not a human being. So I might remake it, since it didn't take me so long anyway. And I'd like to make three similar ones and put them together. So it'll be more of the statement feeling. But then I'd need more big pearls. So I need go shopping - again. 

 Rivet Ring

For this ring you would need thread. 

A normal hair elastic...

...that I just cut over and made fit my finger by making it smaller.

Pearls shaped like rivets. I bought mine at Panduro, but I bet there is something similar on eBay etc. Btw. make sure the hole is big enough for your thread/elastic, that is quite essential! 

When it is cut off, and all the pearls are on the thread, you sew the two parts together.

And then you've got yourself a new ring! 

Transparent ring 

You will need a piece of the elastic thread. Make sure you have a bit extra. 

You will also need some pearls. Of course.

Et voilà!

 "Diamond" Ring

Along with thread, you will need some beautiful pearls.

Three of four new rings (the rivet ring is missed in the picture). And I definitely will make more! These are also beautiful when put together.

Bracelet

 At first this was also supposed to be a ring, but then I changed my mind...

...and turned it into a bracelet. 

How it looks on (among with my all time favorite "ROCK" bracelet).

Hope it was a little inspiring! Next time you need a neckless or a ring, don't buy one, make one yourself! No one will ever have the exact same. How cool is that?!


♥ Zoubi

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Weekend's here, peeps!

Days go by so fast, and weekend is here again, as you probably are well aware of already! Sure feels good! And I'm actually having the house for myself, all my roomies are away, and every now and then, that is quite nice..!

So this weekend, I'm having nothing but Kristine time. I've stayed home both yesterday night and tonight, both highly voluntary (I'm getting old...). I was out earlier this week, so I didn't have that much of a need going out again. It's nice to slow down and just do nothing after a stressful week (almost) without taking breaks.

Today I decided to bake something. I used the possibility when I had the kitchen all to myself. I could use as much time and do as much mess as I wanted. So I did. I decided to make something I've wanted to make for quite some time now, but I still haven't tried, namely home made müsli and crackers! Maybe the most trendy at the moment, at least so it seems, so maybe not a big surprise. Especially in January when everyone is trying to be a bit healthier and all. And of course, I couldn't be any worse! But back to the baking, it actually was a lot easier than I thought, I am really pleased with the final result! So I definitely will do it again. Before I started I had to go to the city center to buy everything. And by "everything" I mean lot of different kind of seeds and dried fruit, like linseeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, coconut flakes, goji berries ++. Stuff I didn't exactly have in my kitchen already. I spent quite a lot of money, and even had to go to a special grocery store (wonder why I haven't been there before, so many cool exotic things!) to get it all. But next time it will be both cheaper and easier, since I already have all the required ingredients. Yay!

Close up from the shopping net. 

Look at all this stuff! I have no words...

I started with the crackers (knekkebrød in Norwegian, we eat that a lot here).

I found the recipes in the Norwegian magazine Det Nye, but I'm sure there are also plenty of recipes allover at the internet. 

A lot of different seeds - so good, so healthy! 

And tada! They tasted so much better than the ones you buy in the store! Trust me!

A blurry picture, but I kind of like it. 

And then to the müsli..!

Also from Det Nye

Love the golden color! Doesn't it look delicious? (I don't know yet whether it tastes good, but ask me again after breakfast tomorrow..!)

Keep calm and do some baking!


Yeah, and about that statement necklace..! In case anyone wondered, but what do I know. Anyway, in addition to food, I also bought some new pearls today! So now it's closer than ever, so close I can almost smell my new neckless.


♥ Zoubi

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New beginning

Well hello there!

Sorry about the "long time no see". I've just been busy. Vacation is finito for now, so I've been going back to Bergen, where studies have started again. And I've been working out a lot. Well, "a lot", that is relative, but more than usual, I mean. Like every January. Wonder why.. Anyways, what I am trying to say, is that I've only been doing what is normal stuff for most people, I guess. So I didn't feel these kind of normal, boring things were worth sharing during the last days (or weeks). Not sure if I have anything that interesting today either, but I was thinking maybe it was about time I step by this blog of mine saying hello. So you guys know I still exist.. Well, I do! At least now you know, if you were doubting.

But I've actually had some ideas for DIY's lately that I wanted to show you. I always am on my most creative level when I don't have the time. Always. So guess what. School just started last week, it's more busy than ever, and I've got this big need for making things. Perfect timing, as always.

One of the things that I want to make, is a statement necklace. I promised you that a lifetime ago. I know. And I haven't forgotten. Well, I have been a good student all day today, so maybe I will use the remaining hours doing something fun. We'll see. To be continued, that is for sure!

Let this new year be a new beginning. Be a better version of you. I attend to do that. And hopefully my New Year's resolutions will last longer than till February.

Remember: "You can like the life you're living, you can live the life you like. You can even marry Harry, and mess around with Ike."
My motto. Well, not the last part, of course. I am a good girl. Old fashioned.

♥ Zoubi

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Listen to: New Years Day

New Years Day is already over for this year, I am well aware of that. But I just wanted to share a song I have to listen to on this day every year (and other days, of course). Well, that means, since I heard it for the first time, which will be about four years ago. This ballade, that is also named New Years Day means a lot to me, and just gets better and better for each time I listen to it. Honestly, I never get tired of it. And that doesn't happen too often to me. It is made by one of my favorite bands called Audrye Sessions. Not familiar for most people, probably. Every time I mention Audrye Sessions to people, they haven't heard about them. But as far as I can remember, I've always got good feedback when I've recommend them to my friends. This video got only about 1500 views (to compare, that so called Justin Bieber got almost 100 million views for the video As long as you love me. Say no more). 

New Year's Day

I'll wake up
In the same familiar way
Where "I" ends, we'll begin

We'll do it all over again

'cause it's just another year

That slipped away from me

That would be all for now.

♥ Zoubi

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A new year needs new inspo

♥ Zoubi



Yeah, and one more thing...

2013,

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Happy New Year!

I'm a little bit late in telling you this, but here it comes: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hope 2013 has been good so far! And that the continuation will be even better!

Me, I've had an awesome start, I must say. Better than most years, actually. I spent New Years Eve and the first days of this new year at a cabin in the mountains, and it was really good. So relaxing and refreshing being away from the city for a few days. I can't even remember the last time I was going away for a trip like that. Not to mention the last time I went skiing. I think it was in the Alps with my French host family three years ago... And that is a bit embarrassing for a Norwegian. But then again, better late than never, I guess. Anyways, it felt so good! Everyone should do it from time to time. Go to the mountains, I mean. Breathing in the fresh air. Watching the fireplace and feeling its warmth. Playing card games with good friends. Laughing with good friends, even more important. I can't remember the last time that I've laughed that much, as I did this weekend. Trips like this give me so much energy. And that energy is deeply needed when I'm about to start a new semester in not too long. So I take all that I can get!

The view from the cabin - can't complain.

Food in the making!

Part of the dinner New Years Eve. That's what I call a sausage! 

Some of the most beautiful girls that I know of

With my friend Maiken...

...and with Line

Recovering day...

...but not for long - ski time!

From the ski lift

How beautiful is that!?

When it comes to 2013 I have high expectations. It will be good. No, not good. Great!


♥ Zoubi

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