B I T S + P I E C E S

I've been working on a brand new product to debut at the Walk the Light Festival this weekend, and eventually stock the shop with. I cannot wait to show you the final product! I'm in love with how they're coming along and I'm pretty sure some of you may be in love with them as much as I am! eee! Just wanted to share a little peek - I'll be posting more soon, I promise!

xo. melisa

M A K E :: insta coasters

Since moving into our home, I have been on the search for the perfect coasters. I know, kinda strange, but our coffee table is glass and I hate those pesky water circles that are left behind. I found a few cute designs, but always felt like I shouldn't have to pay thaaat much for something that is keeping away condensation. Ya feel me? So, I decided to make some of my own and I'm way happier with this price and result.

S U P P L I E S :: white tiles (got mine at home depot for 13 cents each), Crystal Clear acrylic coating spray, black felt, mod lodge, (instagram) photos, scissors, hot glue (not pictured) 

1) Cover each tile with a thin layer of mod podge and place your photo on top. Apply light pressure. Let the tile sit for about ten to fifteen minutes, giving your photo time to adhere to it. 

2) Lay your tile down on the felt and cut around it. The felt will keep your coasters from scratching your table surface. Once you have enough squares to match your tiles, then take your hot glue gun and glue them in place. **You may want to cut your felt squares slightly smaller than your actual tile, to keep it from peeking out on the sides.

3) Use your acrylic coating spray to finish your project. Spray a nice and even coat on top of all your tiles. This will create a nice coat, to make sure that your photos aren't damaged by the condensation. This spray is kind of amazing. Let it sit outside for about ten to fifteen minutes, then you're all done!

I'm pretty smitten with how these turned out! I love that I was able to use all of the photos of Elisha and I drinking our bubble tea. It's kind of funny because I had about 15 more of these to choose from - we love our tea! You don't have to use instagram photos, obviously, but it's nice to have some that are cut perfectly to the right size.  These are a great way to personalize any home and would make a fun gift for a housewarming! And a huge perk is that this project only cost me a whopping $1.40!! So what are you waiting for? Go make some cute coasters!!

xo. melisa

B I T S + P I E C E S

I've been painting a lot more as of late. I spent one afternoon just painting for fun and it was the best. Sometimes you just have to craft and take business out of it - helps you remember why you love what you do. It's fun to make things, purely for the joy of making. When was the last time you crafted just for fun??

xo. melisa

B I T S + P I E C E S

I have an event coming up in two weeks so I've been working tirelessly trying to get products and packaging ready. I have a few brand new products that I'll be adding to the shop mid March, after the event, so be on the lookout! If you're in the Texas area, I'll be at the Walk the Light Event in Cedar Hill on March 15th. Come stop by and say hi!

xo. melisa

T H I S Y E A R

This year was literally the best year of my life. I'm kind of sad to see it go, but I cannot wait to see what this next year has in store. It'll be mine and Elisha's first official year married together and we have so many goals and visions for where we want our lives to go. Before we move on, I thought it would be fun to take a peek back.

- We started the year by using my new camera lens

- Elisha and I went to California where he completed his Super Spartan. And I met his sweet grandmother for the first time

- I went to Vegas for the first time with my sister and stepmom! Then we spent five days at Best Friends, in Utah, and played with cats and dogs all day

- We celebrated Easter with bunnies 
- Elisha ran the Spartan Sprint and Pie N' the Sky was at Renegade in Austin

- Pie N' the Sky was featured in Crafty Magazine!

- We got engaged!!!

- My best friends got married!

- I turned 25

- We took our students on a missions trip to New York; worked in food pantries and navigated our way through the city.

- Elisha went to the Texas State Fair for the first time!

- I moved into our new home!

- Elisha completed his first triathlon sprint!

- We had our student outreach, Sparkout, and got to hangout with hundreds of students in the city!

- We celebrated Year Three of our church being started

- We got married!!!

- Elisha and I headed to Saint Lucia for our honeymoon

- Elisha wrapped up the year by completing the Spartan Beast (15 miles) and thus "Trifecting" for his first time!

What was the highlight of your year??


xo. mel

W H A T W E W O R E :: engagement three

on her :: top/anthropologie, pants/urban outfitters

on him :: shirt/urban outfitters, pants/pacsun

It's so fun to look back on all of these engagement photos. Although it's only been 5 months, it seems like such a blur. The engagement season is so strange, because it feels like every day is stretched, but they roll right through and before you know it, you're a week away! Yes, we are a week away. You will no longer have to hear about wedding-y things and we can finally start to regain some normalcy around here. I am so excited for this new season in life. I'm going to be a wife! This is amazing.