Not so Round Door Wreath

It's Hip to be Square!

I have been MIA for about 2 weeks... For the two followers I have; I apologize, to my BFF Lisa and my Mama!  Real Estate has been keeping me busy (woot-woot) and I have not had the time to attempt any craft projects....


So, today I got busy in my craft room. I'm obsessed with door wreaths if you follow me on Pinterest you'll see a little of my obsession!

Supply List:
Picture Frame
Flowers
Hot Glue
Initial

I got the frame from an estate sale for $2, I picked up the flowers and initial D at Michaels. I downloaded a 20% off the ENTIRE purchase coupon from my smart phone :) I'm about $12 into this project.

I didn't take photos along the way just the finished project :) whadda ya think????

DYI Wall Art

I saw this on Pinterest and followed it back to I Am Mama ~ Hear Me Roar. Cheri has many great things on her site so be sure to check her out!

As soon as I read the quote I knew it was for me and my boy.  I had to have it and would spend hours if necessary recreating!  As I was reading thru I Am Mama, Hear Me Roar my life became a little easier! Cheri created a file and sells it for $3.50!  You can buy it here. I am really good on a computer and knew I could make it, but for $3.50 it was worth me not having too!!!

The piece is large 2x3 and very easy to do.



Supply List:

• Canvas Frame
• DYI Modge Podge
• Foam Brush
• Engineer Print from Staples

Start by purchasing the above mentioned file. It will make your like easier. The file will be emailed to you. Download to a jumpdrive, Cloud or to your PC. You can load the file online directly to Staples or take it to them to print. I took it to them.  You need to print the Engineer Blue Print it is only $2.99.

I upcycled a piece of "art" on my wall. I use the term art very lightly. I bought the piece because of it's size, it was only $2.50, and the green matched the green on my wall.... 

see the photo below!

yes, this was actually on my wall!!!

I didn't take a lot of photos of the process it's pretty basic.  I painted the edges of the canvas black. I then applied my DYI Modge Pogde to the canvas, and gently laid the quote on top. The paper is thin be careful it will tear. After I had the quote where I wanted it I used the foam brush and applied my DYI Modge Pogde on top of the quote. I rubbed it hard in different places to take away some of the black and around the edged to give it a worn look.  I think it turned out pretty great and I love seeing it hang in my living room! 

Next time I would:

The print comes back with a white border I would use a Shaprie and get rid of the border. Get my hubby to help, a second pair of hand would have come in handy while trying to lay it out.

Faux Roman Shades

In case you don't know I can't sew.... I'm terrible at it, so this project required NO needle and thread!!! 

Before

After

The in between!

Let me reiterate I do not sew and it's not because I don't want too. I would love to quilt, sew curtains and drapes, but that gene skipped a generation. I even have a sewing machine collecting dust!!

So, I figured my away around it for this project and it involved glue!

Supply List:

• Tape measure
• Hot glue gun
• Tacky glue
• Iron
• Pencil
• Fabric
• 3 tension rods

Let me say, this is the first time I attempted this and it will NOT be the last! I'm just ubber excited it turned out as well as it did!

Let's get started!

Measure your window you don't want to go smaller than that. My window happens to be 31x36, cut your fabric bigger than the window. I cut mine 33x48 no particular reason it just worked out that way.

Plug in the iron and fold the sides over.

Helpful tip: If your fabric has a pattern or top and bottom, make sure you cut it the correct way.  I actually wrote the word bottom on the fabric in pencil :)

On the left and right side I folded over 1" and then ironed it down

On the top I folded over 2" and the bottom 2" so my curtain ended up being 31x44. It looked like this.



Take your Tacky Glue and glue the sides and bottom. You don't need a ton of glue and depending on the fabric it might bleed thru, so be careful.

For the top where the rod is going to be I used hot glue. I figure this is going to be a little stronger than Tacky Glue.

After this I ran the tension rod thru the top and took it to the window. Place your next tension rod over the fabric and then bring it up and over. Repeat with the 3rd tension rod.

I would love to know what you think or if you tried and what tips you could offer me!  I have 2 windows in my basement to do next!



Turning Placemats into Throw Pillows

 

A friend of mine turned me onto this gem!  A cheaper way to change out seasonal pillows or add a pop of color around the house.



Supply List



Supply List

• Placemats with backing
• Poly-Fill
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors

I got a gift card for Kohl's at Christmas, yes it is the first of March and I still have a gift card!

 I found these CLEARANCE Valentine's Day Placemats at Kohl's. They were $2.09 each not to bad.

 The key is to find place mats that have a backing

 Hit your favorite craft store for Poly-Fill. I like Hobby Lobby they have better prices and I think a better quality items than Michaels. I go to both to use the 40% off coupon they are less than 1/2 mile apart!.

Carefully cut the seam stitching 2 to 3 inches

Insert Poly-Fill. I didn't take a photo of this step, but I'm sure you can figure it out! :)

Because sewing is my Kryptonite I hot glue the seam back together easy-peasy!

Enjoy! Mel :D

All About Fabric!

Our little town of Williamston has an incredible fabric store.  Here's the kicker it is only open to the public the first weekend of the month! Can you say BUSY!!!!

All About Fabric is located in an old cotton mill that closed about 4 or 5 years ago. Last year this company came in reopened the old cotton mill to the public... I don't know a lot about this particular cotton mill except most everyone in town worked there or a member of the family did, my mama and aunt included!!!

Anywho, I picked up these 3 great pieces of fabric today for 3 different project.... My poor, poor, hubby dinner might be grab-n-growl one night:)

going on a piece of furniture

kitchen curtain

craft room

I got all 3 pieces for $20!  Can't wait to get started :)

Make Your Own Note Pad Using Scratch Paper.

This little project, is quick, easy and cheapola!!!! my fav:)

Use printed paper you don't need. You know those coupons you printed and let expire, or the song list you created and never did anything with. That used (key word here) 8 1/2 x11 paper for your printer and copier... scratch paper:)

Supply List:

• Used copy paper
• Elmer's Glue
• Foam Brush
• Bricks or something heavy

Cut the paper in 1/2 and then in 1/2 again and stack printed side down. Once you have a stack hit is on the table a few times so all the edges come together.

Place on a flat surface and stack bricks or heavy object on top. As close to the edge as possible.

Take your Elmer's Glue and apply to the face of the stack of paper, using your foam brush spread, then repeat.

 Let dry over night.