A Wreath for All Seasons

The first few weeks of the year I always find myself bored to tears because I catch up on everything I need to, and find myself idle...for a girl with this much energy, that doesn't last long. I had an idea for a gift for my grandmother and decided to take it on since I found myself with extra time. What I didn't realize, was how QUITE ambitious this was! She loves to decorate for each holiday so I thought I would create a wreath for her (that seems to be my specialty these days) that she could leave hanging the whole year, but change out the decor for each season. I started with Easter, then Memorial Day and 4th of July. Then I found some adorable chevron ribbon (this girl can NOT pass up anything chevron) that I could use for Halloween. Finally, I thought I had to finish out the year with Christmas. It still needed more, so I added monogramming for that final oomph! I put pieces of velcro on the wreath and then on the decor she could change out. I was pleased with the outcome and even better, she loved it!

An Empty Wall

I had an empty wall in my kitchen that was just screaming for attention. I decided to add some color and incorporate some organizational possibilities since it was near my command post. I found some hooks on a board and added a basket for storage. My favorite part is the collage I created out of scrapbook paper. I bought a round punch and started to punch circles out of a stack of paper I had in my craft box. Then I tried to punch them further to create petals. I arranged the petals like I have some of my paintings and it almost looks like a small quilt (minus the hours and hours of sewing!). I liked it so much, I made another one for my bathroom.

When One Door Opens...

I am constantly buying Magic Erasers to keep my white front door clean (the inside...). After surfing Pinterest one day, I saw someone had painted their interior door black and it really made an impact. While I was bored out of my mind during Christmas Break, I decided I could tackle a project like that. I had the paint, I just needed to make the effort! I'm so glad I did. Now the door makes a statement and you can't see how dirty my family is :)

More Fun with Washers

After our first craft with washers, I decided to keep going. We had plenty left over and I saw another idea on Pinterest to paint them with fingernail polish. I then decide to monogram them, so I printed out letters on the printer and Modge Podged them to the washer. Then I had to tie them up with string. My daughter has worn her's everyday since I gave it to her, so I guess it was a hit!

A Little Bling

I saw the idea for some jewelry my daughter and I could make using washers and ribbon. It was quite funny when I went to the hardware store to find the washers. I was looking down the right aisle, but couldn't seem to find them so a worker asked me if he could help. I told him I was looking for washers, but he asked which size. Holding up my fingers to make a "O", I said, "about this big." I told him it was for a craft project so he didn't think I was a complete moron. It took me a while to figure out how to braid them through the ribbon to make the pattern, but after four or five attempts, I finally figured it out. My daughter, who just wears the necklace (but didn't participate in the craft), loves it. I also made some for her friends as gifts and smaller ones for bracelets.

Little Men

After making some baby shirts some time back, my sister put in a request for a set for my nephews. I figured I would make some for their Christmas gifts. Knowing their parents were both Gator and Bulldog fans, I decided to make one of each. I then made a blue plaid one, since what little boy doesn't look good in navy. I have to say, the shirts are cute, but look even cuter on the boys!

Craft-astrophy!

I found the idea on Pinterest for some candy wreaths. I thought they were adorable and wanted to try it out. I was going to hot glue them to some red ribbon wrapped wreaths and add a green bow. I figured I would seal them so I started to paint them with Modge Podge...only, they started to run and turn pink. Then I got the bright idea to spray them in Polyurethane. I let them sit outside to dry and everything was looking great. The tops were drying nicely. I let them sit overnight before I added the green bows. I guess it was a good thing, because when I went to work with them the sides were a big goopy mess. They were sticky and the coating had melted them. What started as a good idea failed miserably. I guess candy and crafts just don't mix!