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4/24/2012

Time to get Creative: Tin Can Storage

Okay so one of my promises this year was to add a variety of different posts onto my site instead of just keeping it strictly music/movie related. While the majority of my posts will still be mainly in the entertainment category I wanted to add things that are related to another passion of mine: Crafting.

Yes it sounds absolutely nerdy, and I 100 per cent agree - but I don't care. I've always been creative, writing, making homemade things etc, and as I get older, I'm always trying to find new and creative ways to either create storage, decorations, or gifts that are unique and special to whoever you decide to give it to.

I've made a lot of things in the past including scrapbooks, handmade cards, photo frames, and yes, even hand-knitted stuffed animals!

So my vow is to post things that I find and have created personally so I can tell you what to do and so you can enjoy it and share with others as well!

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Have any of you heard of Pinterest.com? I'm slightly (and by slightly I mean HIGHLY) addicted to that website and have recently found TONS of neat and unique crafty ideas that will have anybody going, "I can do that!" And you can. Each project that I have done range from easy to complex and depending on how you're abilities are, most are rather easy if you take time and patience!

These Tin Can Storage Containers are definitely VERY easy to create!

Photo is courtesy of Taryn McElheran
All you need:
- Various sizes of tin cans (pre-washed and dried of course)
- Glue (I just used regular every day white school glue)
- Scrapbook paper (pick randomly or choose a colour palette that will go together and/or with your home)
- Any decorations you want to use (i.e. ribbon, stickers, jewels etc)

So all you have to do is measure out the size of the tin can and cut the paper down to size. Be careful of using the wider, shorter cans because they're a little harder to cover fully. Most cans can be covered fully by the 12x12 scrapbook paper so all you need to measure really is the height.

Next use use the white glue and run it down length-wise. Use your finger (or sponge or whatever) to spread it out a bit so it doesn't make the paper soggy). Then put your edge of paper down the tin can and then wrap! Add a bit of glue the same way so the paper holds. Keep your fingers pressed against it for a little while so the glue can set!

It's that simple!! The picture I have is the colour palette I chose. My room is gold so I chose a black and white theme throughout my room and the cans reflect that! Decorate how you want and let your imagination soar!


Warped Tour 2012 Line-Up

Photo courtesy of www.vanswarpedtour.com
Warped Tour is a pretty tell-tale sign that Summer is in the Air. One of the most popular travelling music festivals will be making a stop in Toronto/Mississauga for yet another year. While I've heard some people complain that the lineup has gone downhill over the years, this year has a pretty solid lineup and will probably gather a ton of music fans in the GTA and Ontario area. With only TWO Canadian stops this year, fans can attend Toronto and Montreal or go over the border and see a show or two there.

The feature band this year that will be headlining most of the tour is The Used. No strangers to Warped Tour, there will sure to be a large crowd. The last time they were in Toronto they were performing before thousands at the ACC, so it'll be interesting to see the reaction at Warped. They just released a brand new album this past March so they'll more than likely perform an array of new and old tunes!

Other popular favourites will be New Found Glory, Taking Back Sunday and Yellowcard.

This year there is a skew of bands for everybody's taste. While Warped Tour typically showcases bands in the pop-punk-hardcore genre, you'll find an abundance of choice that will suit everybody's tastes.

There are way too many bands to mention (and as Warped Tour gets closer I'll focus more on individual bands), so right now I'm just going to list the faves that I'm excited to see!

All Time Low - Saw them open for Simple Plan this past February. The set was less than ideal at a total of 25 minutes. I need some more All Time Low!

Falling in Reverse - I never heard of these guys until my best friend introduced me to them. They're a little dark but the songs "Caught Like a Fly", "The Drug in Me" and "I'm not a Vampire" are pretty damn good!

Mayday Parade - I've been listening to Mayday ever since I heard them perform with All Time Low back in 2007/08. Their songs are pretty damn good and I can't wait to see them again.

Rise Against - A great rock band. Can't really say more than that.

Ten Second Epic - Followed these guys since they were virtually unknown. I think the last time I saw them perform was in a church for a charity event.  They're Canadian and they're awesome!

The Used - My other best friend made The Used known to my ears. They're pretty awesome and her favourite band so that has to tell you something right!?

Taking Back Sunday - They've been around for years (upon years it seems) so I think you're going to find a lot of old time fans checking these guys out. A perfect punk-alternative sound, they're sure to please quite a few ears!

You Me at Six - First heard these guys at Warped tour in 2010. They're catchy and if it's not your type of music, just listen to them when they speak. Who doesn't enjoy listening to British accents? I sure do!

Tickets went on sale March 30th, so be sure to grab yours while you can!

Keep your eye on my blog for more Warped features on bands starting in late May/early June!

- T

The Lucky One - Review



**Spoilers**

The Lucky One follows Logan Thibault (Zac Efron), a  U.S. Marine Sergeant who managed defy all odds while serving three tours in Iraq and having to watch fellow comrades fall beside him. The reason? Cleaning up after the aftermath of a night raid, Logan is lead to a picture of a beautiful girl in the sands, when not even seconds later (where he was standing) and IED goes off. Ever since discovering the photo and being unable to find it's rightful owner, Logan has had luck where most would have seen tragedies. After returning to the States and being unable to fit in with his family, he begins his search to find this mysterious woman. After searching on the internet, Logan and his trusty companion Zeus travel by foot from Colorado to the small town of Hamden, Louisiana* in search of his guardian angel.

Upon meeting Logan Thibault, Beth (Taylor Schilling) instantly feels reluctant to allow a former Marine into her business, let alone her life. There's something about that distant connection to her brother that has her hesitating and unable to accept Logan.   Beth and her son Ben live in their family home and run a Kennel business with her grandmother Ellie (Blythe Danner). And while Beth can't seem to accept Logan, Ellie instantly hires him to help with the Kennel and things fly off from there. Beth's son Ben becomes easily enthralled with Logan, happy to have a positive influence in his life. Eventually, after warming up to Logan's sweet nature and hard work ethic, Beth finally begins to falter and allows Logan to take apart her wall, brick by brick.

Keith Clayton (Jay R. Ferguson), Beth's ex-husband and Ben's father, is the town's sheriff and takes an instant dislike to Logan's presence. Still possessive over Beth and his son, he does everything possible to keep Logan away. Including snooping through his belongings and revealing Logan's true purpose of being there.

The Lucky One follows the ups and downs of the emotions of accepting the past and moving forward into the future. You'll feel love, heartbreak and maybe even a little bit of anger as Logan re-finds his place in the world and Beth comes to terms with what happened to her brother.

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I am a hopeless romantic, and I will never, ever deny it. I love being enchanted by a love story that's been brought to life on the big screen. I'll try not  to put all girls into a stereotype, but seriously, what girl doesn't like a good chick flick, and hot guy, to swoon over? The best of the best movies always include all the important variables that make a great film: drama, comedy and of course the romance. While The Lucky One, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, does capture the essence of the book, I was a little disappointed in the lack of connection between Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling. Sure they were playing their individual characters well, but when it came to the romance, the spark seemed to only be a flicker. I felt there could have been so much more between them that could have made for one steamy film. I can't decide though if it was Taylor Schilling herself or something else.

Individually I thought they did a rather awesome job. Sure Efron still has some growing up to do when it comes to his acting skills, but he's a far cry from his days as High School Musical's teen hunk Troy Bolton. He's able to grasp more complex concepts and take on roles that are more mature and allow for a larger audience. And you can't deny that he's definitely "grown" up as well. He is most definitely easy on the eyes and I won't lie, he's definitely one sexy man. I've never heard of Schilling until this movie so I can't really judge her progress, but while her connection with Efron was lacking, I felt she played the role of Ben's mother really well. You could see her passion and love for her child and I only wish she could have done that for the romance.

Overall The Lucky One wasn't an Oscar-nominee worthy made film (then again which Nicholas Sparks inspired movie is?) but it was definitely cute and worth a cheap Tuesday movie night for the girls. The one thing I have no complaints over (besides Efron's beautiful bum) was the soundtrack. I always notice the music, and I quite enjoyed listening to it!

- T

* - Depending on where you get your info from, the plot actually takes place in Hampton, North Carolina (in the novel). In the movie, it's in Hamden Louisiana.