Sunday, July 17, 2011

Im Back!

I am not sure why, but I have not done a craft project in forever! But today I finally got out in the garage and dug out these old boards that I picked up from a junk pile on the side of the road last summer. My friend and I saw some really cute picture frames a few months back in Minneapolis and this very over priced little shop. Cute but very expensive! So today I finally started to make them. 
 I cut the boards to even lengths, 6 at 20 inches and 3 at 12. I also used some other scrap wood from the hubbs wood pile. I cut wood for 4 total frames. I sanded them a bit and painted each board with acrylic paint & let dry, which took all day since we are at 185% humidity here today!

 I also had a bunch of these old doors, I think they were from an old attic. I painted 3 of them to match the panels I just painted.
 Once the paint was dry I brushed them with wood stain the color was Jackobean, very dark, but I love how it looks. Once the stain was dry I then cut pieces for the back to hold them together and used a nail gun to attach.







 Now to make them into frames! I bought a bunch of different size frames at the dollar store, plus I had some old wood ones here at home. I primed and painted them all white.
 I then laid them out on the wood to see how to arrange them all.  Once I get the photos figured out, I will attach the frames and hang all of them in my hallway going up the stairs.

 I think this one is my favorite!






New wall photo collage coming soon! 

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

A funny read

A freind pointed out this blog on Facebook and this womans is HILARIOUS!!!!

Seriously you have to read the post about the metal chicken and insomnia!

Here you go! http://thebloggess.com/

Enjoy!


Monday, June 6, 2011

Fun & Easy Recycled Teacher Gift

With the end of the school year approaching fast, I needed to get my teacher gift done for my son's kindergarten teacher. She is the best teacher ever, I am so sad that my kids are done with her!
I had these old metal TV trays, I took all of the legs off, jut knowing I could make something fun. 
Step 1. Tape the edges using FROG tape. 


 Step 2. Paint 2-3 coats of chalkboard paint over the metal. Let dry in between each coat.
 Step. 3 Trace the curved edges, and use mod podge to adhere paper. I used it on the bottom and over the top to seal it.
 Step 4. Embellish! I added ric rak and used hot glue for the buttons in the corners.

 Step 5. Use a crop-a-dile to punch holes for the ribbon to hang it.
Step 6. Make cute coordinating magnets!! 
Tomorrow I am going to let Zach write on it himself and write her a letter about his favorite things he learned in Kindergarten that I will attach with the magnets! 


Sunday, May 22, 2011

Growing

Spring is finally here and all of my flowers are starting to bloom!



My tulips are in full bloom, I love all the colors I planted last fall.



Begonia's for the front porch, it is what my grandma had on her porch every summer. 



 This is the Orchid that I have had since December, I can not believe that I have managed to keep it alive this long! It is blooming like crazy right now.


Happy Spring!

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Mothers Day Gifts

Happy Mothers Day to all of you Mom's out there!
I spent some time last night making gifts for my Mom and Mother in law. Hopefully they don't see this before we go and visit! 1st one is photo cubes. These were made with wood blocks that were 3.5 x 3.5. I used mod podge to adhere the paper and the photos. The photos were printed on card stock, otherwise they would smear. 
 Once dry I sanded all of the edges, rubbed with brown ink, and embellished!

 I had all kinds of fun little cut out and words that were perfect for the cubes!

 Next gift is this photo shadow box. I basically made a scrapbook page and put it in this beautiful shadow box frame that I bought at Michaels.
 And last was the gift that I received from my wonderful boys! A Lisa Leonard Design!!! If you have not seen her work, be sure to check it out! She makes beautiful things!! I love this necklace and it is perfect to wear everyday!

Have a wonderful Day!!!