DIY Bokeh Filter

I have seen DIY bokeh filter tutorials before but today I saw one on The Friendly Fox and I finally decided to try it out.

I decided to make a heart and after three tries of cutting the right size heart I finally got the right size down. These photos aren't perfect examples but I think they came out pretty cool. 

This last one was an accident. I was zoomed out too far and got this shot. It turned out pretty cute though. 

Here's the link to the tutorial. It's super easy and takes just a few minutes to get started. 

DIY: felt bookmark

Step 1: Gather your supplies: felt, scissors, thread and a needle.

Step 2: Cut out two identical hearts from the felt. Make sure the tip of the heart is a 90 degree angle so it will fit around the page corner.

Step 3: Choose your thread color and cut a piece. 

Step 4: Thread your needle. I double the thread for my bookmark.

Step 5: Only make stitches on the straight edges of the heart. Start at one side of the heart and stitch around to the other side. 

Step 6: Cut thread and tie knots. 

Then all you have to do is place the bookmark on the corner of the page you need to mark.

My first stop-motion!

I made my very first stop-motion video! I'm really excited! It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I know there are a few bumps in there and mess-ups but I think it turned out pretty good considering it's my first time and I did it all by myself! Please forgive the cheesy Water for Elephants music haha! It's the only instrumental song I had! I can't wait to make another one now. Hopefully, with the help of my favorite assistant and husband, Fletcher. :)

I got the idea and help from this DIY tutorial.

Have you ever made a stop-motion video? If not, are you going to give it a try!?