Message Tray

 
I got inspired from the wonderful site called: {Shell's Shabby Shack} Shelly is so talented and very creative. I loved how she said, "Everything looks better with a tray!" because I couldn't agree with her more. So I decided to give it a try.

Step One:
1. Buy a tray! I got this for $1.99 at Goodwill and it needed some cleaning but I loved the price and the chunky legs which you can not see.

Step two:
2. Tape the edges and paint with chalkboard paint. I got the spray paint version for $5.99 at Michaels.
{I just used clear wrapping tape since I don't have blue painters tape and it worked fine:0}

3. Display for everyone to see:)

 I want to {Give Thanks} to Shelly's wonderful ideas!

Book Wreath Christmas Ornament

Christmas Ornament

As I opened my email today I was excited to see that Jones Design Company was asking people to share our book wreath projects with everyone! I was inspired to post the three I made so far:)

1. I'm in the process of making 24 mini book wreaths ornaments for Christmas gift for teachers, friends and family:) {The picture above is the one I have done so far}

2. The Book Scroll version is here:

3. My first wreath:)

{I'm so excited to see everyone's projects at Jones Design Company!}

Paper flowers

Paper Flower Wreath

The other day I was playing around on some blogs and I found this tutorial on Take Heart blog by Danielle Burkleo on how to make felt flowers. Instead of felt I used paper from old books, a Restoration Hardware catalog and old music sheets. I love how you can use any kind of paper and it turns out great.

Supplies: glue, .99 cent paper wreath, paper, glue gun, scissors

Step One: Cut paper in strips and wrap around wreath and attach with glue

Step two: Create flowers

Cut a square then round the corners

After you cut the paper in a square then round the edges you need to cut the paper in a spiral. You do not need to measure the paper so that it is a perfect square. They all turn out great:) Cut from the  outside to the middle to make a spiral.

Then you roll from the outside in and then add glue to the bottom of flower to keep it in place. I made a bunch before attaching them to the wreath.

I also went to youtube.com and typed in

"Spiral Paper Rose Tutorial" 

URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiB3soNy4e8&feature=related

It is a great video I found to show how to make the spiral roses. Thank you Jennie for making this easy to follow video.

Paper flowers in all sizes

Step 4: Attach flowers to the wreath with glue gun

Up close shot

Hung on my bird cage:)

I also made cards for all of Carter's preschool teachers:)

Are you inspired to make your own flowers?

Mod Podge Bible Pumpkin

Sitting on our family room mantel

Last week my Mops group (mother's of preschooler's) went to a local pumpkin patch where the kids picked their own pumpkins, rode a hay ride and took an adventure in the corn maze. Yes, there were only two moms and seven kids in this corn maze. I carried Landon almost the whole time and it didn't help it was 8o degrees outside. But the kids had a blast and us mom's survived:) As I came home I wanted to display the little pumpkins the kids picked but needed to add something bigger to put on the mantel.

Some inspiration pictures for this project! I'm one proud mom:)

Carter Pumpkin

Mommy

 

 

 

Landon Pumpkin

I decieded to Modge Podge a plastic pumpkin that we had laying around the house. I took an old bible verse scripture book, Mod Podge, a paint brush, and a plastic pumpkin then Mod Podged away!

Supplies

Cut out the verses

No particular pattern paint verses on

An inspiration for us all!

Not only did it turn out so cute but I love the daily reminder about what is important in life which is our relationship with Jesus Christ!

Old book project

Decorating on a budget is hard but sometimes all you need is some inspiration. While sipping my pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks my friend Melissa and I went to browse some shops. My inspiration for this project came from Restoration Hardware. I saw these antiqued uncovered book bundles for $29 and thought I can do that!

So here I go with my old book project!

I picked books that inspire me and have a good spine

I just tore the covers off. Then I used some twine I had for wrapping gifts and place them under my living room end table.

There is my antique book look that cost me nothing!

Chalk Board Sign

Loving my new sign!

I found my inspiration for this sign at Red Letter Words- Faith Inspired Art. I made this sign but I still would love to own one like the Fruit of the Spirit sign. It is on my Christmas wish list:)

Supplies:
1. Chalk Board paint spray
2. Scrap wood- This piece was 51 cents....yes CENTS at Lowes
3. White paint
4. Paint Brush

Scrap wood at Lowe's

This stuff works great!

Step 1: Spray the wood piece
Step 2: Cover your painted wood with real chalk. Then erase off the chalk and you will have a chalk board look
Step 3: Cut out your saying from a word document and then trace the letters on the board

Letter's cut out form a word document

Step 4: Paint letters on board with white paint. This was the first time I really painted so I think with practice and maybe with better brushes I can have cleaner lines. I just had cheap 99 cent brushes.
Step 5: Sand down all the letters to give a vintage look

All done and in my laundry room!

 Step: Put up you sign. I placed mine in our laundry room:)