Framed Photo Confetti

This is such a great idea for any loved one! I could see it as a gift for grandparents with all different photos of their grandkids, or for your significant other with photos of the two of you. It is a super classy way to display a whole bunch of photos, and makes a bold design statement. This is definitely on my to-make list!



This is The Blackberry Vine's version.

She was inspired by this Martha Stewart version.



I was trying to think of ways that you could cut out perfect circles if you don't have a circle cutter. One easy way that I thought of is to cut a circle template out on your computer, and then trace it to the photo and cut out with a xacto knife.

Use a ruler to line up with rows and columns of pictures perfectly, and glue onto cardstock paper. Then it can be framed! Super easy and such a special customized project!

Happy 4th of July!

Amy over at Positively Splendid made these super duper cool outdoor throw pillows. They are not as easy to make, but I absolutely LOVE them!



And then look at what Fireflies and Jellybeans came up with! These would make cute invitations or placecards. And they are FREE! Just go down and get some paint cards from the hardware store!



Anneliese over at Aesthetic Nest made these Patriotic Pillow Case Dresses for her daughters. These are on my list to make for my girls. They are not too hard to make, and you can make them out of any fabric.

P.S. In case you didn't know, if you click on the Blog name under each project, it will lead you to these tutorials. For some reason, the hyperlinks don't appear in a different color (I'm still learning a lot about Blogger).

I'm back with some pretty fabrics!

Santa Cruz was a BLAST! It was such a nice getaway, and very much needed. I actually lived there for 3 months while my husband was at his training academy for work, and I have always loved the vibe that is there. It's got this casual, laid-back, organic vibe. I could live there in a heartbeat.

Since the only place to buy fabrics in this small town that I live is Wal-Mart, I was excited to go fabric shopping down there. I hit the jackpot at this craft store called Beverly's where I found tons of Amy Butler and Michael Miller fabrics. I was mainly focused on finding fabrics for the goods I'm going to sell at the local Farmer's Market here, so I found the following fabrics...

For my Jewelry Organizers:







And some for the throw pillows:




This one I plan to use in my family room because it is the perfect colors for the room!

And to my friend Kim: Pick out which fabric you'd like for your jewelry organizer :)

Vacation Time!

We are off to Santa Cruz, CA for a much needed vacation starting tomorrow! I am REALLY looking forward to lounging on the beach, the Boardwalk, and spending time with my family! Regular posting will be back next week!

See what paint can do? My mini chair re-do

I finished sanding and repainting the tiny rocking chair that I bought at a garage sale for $2! It is the cutest little chair, and the total project cost me $2 just for the cost of the chair. I used my electric sander that I got for Christmas, and I had a free sample quart of white Glidden paint. My kids love sitting in it, and it looks super cute in their rooms.

Here is the before:



I really think this chair is atleast 50 years old. The paint was super old and had multiple layers of paint, so it took A LONG time to sand completely. I was worried about the paint containing lead, since it was common in paint back then so I wore a doctor's mask every time I sanded it so I couldn't breathe it in.

Here is the after:



Much better, right? A fresh coat of paint work wonders!

I am currently working on the other chair that I bought at that same garage sale, also for $2. It is going in a nook in my bedroom, and I am excited for the end result. I am re-upholstering it in a red and white houndstooth! My goal was to get it done before I head to Santa Cruz on Wednesday for a vacation, but I don't think it is going to happen!

Cute Coasters

Isn't this a super easy and affordable idea? If you don't have any mod podge yet, I highly suggest you go and get yourself some. They can make any item into something super cool. Wal-Mart sells it, as well as any craft store.

Over at less cake {more frosting}, Ellie G makes these out of those terra cotta saucers that you can buy super cheap at The Home Depot (seriously, like forty cents each!).

First, she primed them with primer spray paint, and then coated them with the black spray paint. Once the paint was dry, she mod podged the Beatles pictures to the inside part of the saucer, and finished with a sealing coat.

I think these would make awesome wall hangings too, if you got big enough saucers!

Pardon the Wrinkles!

I FINALLY finished my burlap ruffled table covering! I sewed it this morning, and here it is! I haven't tested it to see if burlap is ok to iron, but for now, here are some pictures! I'm happy with the way it turned out, and it was fairly easy to make. So, please pardon the wrinkles for now!





As you can see in my previous post, my table was in desperate need of some covering up! It's been used and abused by my family!