Me and my shelf are like that (picture me with fingers crossed). We are always hanging out, switching it up. Just this fall, the shelf went from: fall, to decked out for Quinn's pirate birthday (I'll share later), to Halloween. We have done it up for Christmas, and Valentine's Day, and just regular old days. Without further ado, here is the spooktacular Halloween mantle. The tree cut outs, tombstones and spider webbing were all dollar store finds. The ...
Favorite Projects
Burlap & Fabric Flower Wreath
I know, I know...it is only August. But fall is right around the corner so I thought I would get started now. The burlap & fabric flower wreath is the first step to attaining my "fall mantle". We are using air quotes (If we really were talking, those would be air quotes), because it isn't actually a mantle. I don't actually have a fireplace, but a board from Home Depot does the trick. Click on over to learn a tad more about the dining room shelf (a.k.a mantle). Nothing says fall to me ...
DIY Rope Vase or Utensil Crock
Once upon a time we went to a movie and bought a soda in an embarrassing large cup. If you ever find that your better judgement has failed and you have a cup the size of your head, there are things you can do to remedy your guilt. Know that the obscene amount of money you spent for a movie theater drink was not all in vain. As we were leaving the theater I was all, "Don't throw that away! I can make something with that." Some might say hoarder. I like to say recycle, inventive, reuse, GENIUS! ...
Stenciled Drapes
Let me start by saying I have never successfully stenciled anything. I see beautifully stenciled things and wonder, HOW DID THEY DO THAT? Making the decision to stencil my drapes was a big one! I was really nervous, but I knew I wanted some bold curtains and this was the most affordable option. When I looked into stenciling one name in the blog world kept coming up over and over again. That was Cutting Edge Stencils. I am in love with the results. I feel like they completely finish ...
Mod Podge Letter
As if Eleanor's Room needed anything else! I have an obsession with letters, and now she has a fun E to add to her decor. A super simple, quick project. Pinky swear. All you need is a cardboard letter, a sheet of scrapbook paper, fabric scraps (and glue gun) and Mod Podge (of course!). BLAH letter. Trace your letter form on your paper and cut it out. (You can always cut it out later, like when you are waiting for paint to dry.) Paint the sides of your letter. I used acrylic ...