little bits of happiness and loveTumblr (3.0; @maiitopia)http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8fc335d32a40b3cf5920c9b551de1377/tumblr_mms05hvzUC1qdhj02o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Insta not posta to facebooka</p>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/50406178472http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/50406178472Tue, 14 May 2013 02:46:28 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tx7vXvB61qzhw90o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://craftdiscoveries.tumblr.com/post/30802925306/via-how-to-turn-film-roll-canisters-into-rad">craftdiscoveries</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://content.photojojo.com/diy/make-fantastic-film-roll-canister-invites/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Photojojo%20(Photojojo%20-%20Peace,%20Love,%20and%20Photography)">How to Turn Film Roll Canisters Into Rad Invites! | Photojojo</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338347220http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338347220Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:46:52 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls77lpf7T81qgf0w3o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls77lpf7T81qgf0w3o11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls77lpf7T81qgf0w3o13_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls77lpf7T81qgf0w3o12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls77lpf7T81qgf0w3o8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thecakebar.tumblr.com/post/10737694434/heart-cake-tutorial-this-one-is-a-doozy-im">thecakebar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><span>Heart Cake Tutorial!</span></strong></p> <p>This one is a doozy! I’m still trying to figure it out myself, but basically it looks as if they dug a heart shaped dome into the middle of the cake and filled it with red velvet cake. <em>Easier said than done! </em> Enjoy! Good luck!</p> <p><strong><span>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span></strong></p> <p>For the red velvet cake I messed around with a recipe from <a href="http://www.recipelink.com/mf/21/5888">Magnolia Bakery</a>.</p> <p>*This is how I modified this recipe:  I used 2 sticks of butter, 2 eggs and 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of food color, and apple cider vinegar.  I wanted a more dense cake because I knew I was using it in the center of the heart cake and I needed to make sure it was sturdy enough.</p> <ul><li>3 1/3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)</li> <li>3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened </li> <li>2 1/4 cups sugar</li> <li>3 large eggs, at room temperature</li> <li>6 tablespoons red food coloring </li> <li>3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa </li> <li>1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li> <li>1 1/2 teaspoons salt</li> <li>1 1/2 cups buttermilk</li> <li>1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar</li> <li>1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda</li> </ul><p><a href="http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2010/02/heart-cake-tutorial.html">Recipe continues here!</a></p> <p><a href="http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2010/01/heart-cake.html">Another help link!</a></p> <p>**Need more help? don’t contact me about this one LOOOOOOOOOOL contact the source! hahaha! I can’t stop laughing! i’m j/k! :D</p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338272982http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338272982Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:44:50 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9qljlVDeX1rpmf60o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://wildwithwhimsy.tumblr.com/post/30807031842/diy-mirror-heels-i-think-this-such-a-cool-and">wildwithwhimsy</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>DIY Mirror Heels:</strong> I think this such a cool and unique look! Similar to the jewel heels or glitter heels, all you need to do is crush up a mirror and glue the pieces into the wedge of your favorite shoe!</p> <p>(to translate this page, use Google Chrome)</p> <p>via <a href="http://www.guapizimo.com/2012/08/26/diy-spejlstovlerne-de-er-faerdige/">guapizimo</a></p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338269821http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338269821Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:44:45 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m920pcmfP01r9bipco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://handmadepride.tumblr.com/post/30881057004/click-for-more-tutorials">handmadepride</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://handmadepride.tumblr.com/">Click for more tutorials.</a></p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338153887http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338153887Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:41:28 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9moe7x2Yk1r2mvmdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kraftykristin.tumblr.com/post/30881046941/fork-bracelet-tutorial-so-neat-via-diy-fork">kraftykristin</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Fork bracelet tutorial! So neat!</p> <p>(via <a href="http://simpledesign.net/diy-fork-bracelet-tutorial/">DIY: Fork bracelet tutorial | Simple Design</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338151439http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338151439Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:41:23 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9u2ef57Hn1qbiu5fo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://modcloth.tumblr.com/post/30881020556/this-heart-elbow-patch-diy-from-a-beautiful-mess">modcloth</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>This heart elbow patch DIY from <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2011/10/how-to-add-elbow-patches-to-any-sweater.html">A Beautiful Mess</a> is the perfect way to spice up a basic cardigan.</p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338148637http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338148637Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:41:19 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9w7z7qdcp1rujirmo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9w7z7qdcp1rujirmo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kittycreative.tumblr.com/post/30947684838/handmade-galaxy-envelopes-by-minieco">kittycreative</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Handmade galaxy envelopes by <a href="http://www.minieco.co.uk/">Minieco</a>.</p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338145464http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338145464Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:41:13 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1igoaTCSM1qgf0w3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1igoaTCSM1qgf0w3o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thecakebar.tumblr.com/post/19970242554/diy-ombre-sugar-heart-cake-tutorial">thecakebar</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>DIY Ombre Sugar Heart Cake! (<a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2012/01/27/diy-ombre-sugar-hearts/">tutorial</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338142927http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31338142927Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:41:08 -0400<a href="http://evaspeak.tumblr.com/post/31028603768/broken-mirrors">Life Upside Down: Broken Mirrors</a>: <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://evaspeak.tumblr.com/post/31028603768/broken-mirrors">evaspeak</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I turned seven years of bad luck into a set of picture frames!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9yfpeeGKw1r5ss94.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9yfmk9sHn1r5ss94.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9yfqpaOOV1r5ss94.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9yfvjdFzT1r5ss94.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9yfyarnMt1r5ss94.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9yg4f4B1j1r5ss94.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9yg6biInq1r5ss94.jpg"/></p> <p>I am not really a crafty gal, so this emerging cooking, crafting, “upcycling” side of myself is sort of weird and really fun.</p> <p>Plus, mirrors aren’t recyclable and I am all about reusing, recycling,…</p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31337951048http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31337951048Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:35:40 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9smyp87Iu1rdcsuoo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://claudiapoirier.tumblr.com/post/30990504116/turn-a-milk-jug-into-a-lunch-container">claudiapoirier</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Turn a milk jug into a lunch container.</p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31337947857http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31337947857Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:35:34 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma3fc8vkYy1rfjtedo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma3fc8vkYy1rfjtedo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://halloweencrafts.tumblr.com/post/31208875724/diy-pool-noodle-star-wars-lightsaber-tutorial">halloweencrafts</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://muddybootsblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-host-star-wars-party-in-5.html">DIY Pool Noodle Star Wars Lightsaber Tutorial from Muddy Boots here.</a> </strong>She estimated that the price per lightsaber (she made 12) was $1.44. First seen at Geek Crafts <a href="http://geekcrafts.com/voom-voom-boing/">here</a>.</p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31337838335http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31337838335Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:32:26 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9dvs4kkLn1qihh0eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30271839166/roundup-nine-diy-jewelry-accessories-and-fashion">truebluemeandyou</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Roundup N</strong><strong>ine DIY Jewelry, Accessories and Fashion Tutorials PART FIVE. R</strong><strong>oundu</strong><strong>p of this past week.</strong> August 19th - August 25th, 2012. <strong>*</strong>For past roundups go here: <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/roundup">trebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/roundup</a></strong></p> <ol><li>Roundup of Tee Shirt Tutorials that are NOT restyles<strong><span> </span><strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30198216689/roundup-tee-shirts-crafts-tutorials">here.</a></strong> </strong></li> <li>DIY Nail Polish Painted Rhinestone Collar Tutorial from Crimenes de la Moda <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30128599121/diy-nail-polish-painted-rhinestone-collar-tutorial">here.</a></strong></li> <li><span>DIY Painted Crystal Neclace from The Silly Pearl <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30136122260/diy-painted-crystal-neclace-from-the-silly-pearl">here.</a></strong></span></li> <li>DIY Parachute Cord Rhinestone wrapped Leather Bracelet with Magnetic Clasp from Passions for Fashion <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30138906692/diy-cord-rhinestone-wrapped-leather-bracelet-tutorial">here.</a></strong></li> <li>DIY Two Very Different Bracelet Tutorials <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30149981758/diy-rhinestone-chain-and-fishermans-friendship-bracelets">here.</a></strong> Top Photo:<span> </span>I Spy DIY’s Chain and Rhinestone Bracelet<span>, </span>Bottom Photo: Etsy’s Original Fisherman’s Friendship Bracelet.</li> <li>Roundup DIY Clip-On Earrings Tutorials <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30146808833/roundup-diy-clip-on-earrings-tutorials">here.</a></strong></li> <li>Roundup of Recycled Tee Shirt Ideas that are NOT restyles<strong> <a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30198216689/roundup-tee-shirts-crafts-tutorials">here.</a></strong></li> <li>DIY Cut out and Woven Dress Tutorial from Dare to DIY <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30137677222/diy-cut-out-and-woven-dress-tutorial-from-dare-to">here.</a></strong><span> </span></li> <li>DIY Urban Outfitters Inspired Triangle Chain Necklace and Earrings Tutorial from She Sells Sea Shells <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/30193982519/diy-urban-outfitters-triangle-necklace-earrings-tutorial">here.</a></strong></li> </ol></blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31337738113http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/31337738113Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:29:40 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7esb2hqiM1qe70dwo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>omaya sho cuteee. kkk</p>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/27632910723http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/27632910723Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:30:12 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ss8k7dXU1roqv59o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://wtf-fun-facts.tumblr.com/post/26701159477/more-of-wtf-fun-facts-are-coming-here">wtf-fun-facts</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://wtf-fun-facts.tumblr.com/" target="_self">MORE OF WTF-FUN-FACTS ARE COMING HERE <—-</a></strong></p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/27290150172http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/27290150172Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:27:47 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6wv3gRXxZ1roqv59o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://wtf-fun-facts.tumblr.com/post/26853406818/more-of-wtf-fun-facts-are-coming-here">wtf-fun-facts</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://wtf-fun-facts.tumblr.com/" target="_self">MORE OF WTF-FUN-FACTS ARE COMING HERE</a></strong></p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/27290147359http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/27290147359Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:27:44 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m76hwrJtZm1roqv59o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://wtf-fun-facts.tumblr.com/post/27229040229/more-of-wtf-fun-facts-are-coming-here-funny">wtf-fun-facts</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://wtf-fun-facts.tumblr.com/" target="_self">MORE OF WTF-FUN-FACTS ARE COMING HERE</a></strong></p> <p><strong>funny , weird real facts !</strong></p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/27290010939http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/27290010939Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:25:37 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m70i4kabYr1qdhj02o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>mechanical pocket watch!~ (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a>)</p>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/26995993190http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/26995993190Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:57:55 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6wqqyQR681qz9z1no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://britmorin.com/post/26847203343/pop-on-over-to-photojojo-today-to-check-out-our">brit</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span>Pop on over to </span><a href="http://photojojo.com" title="Photojojo">Photojojo</a><span> today to check out our <a href="http://content.photojojo.com/diy/diy-polaroid-pop-up-card/">Polaroid Pop-Up tutorial</a>!</span></p> </blockquote>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/26863560367http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/26863560367Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:20:10 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m68sp9xooE1qhahtxo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/26540718844http://maiitopia.tumblr.com/post/26540718844Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:07:26 -0400