I am in love with all things glittery and gold these days, seriously In. Love. So it seemed fitting to make these fun Glittered Chalkboard Ornaments (that also double as a fun gift tag!) for Jo-Ann's new #fabulouslyfestive campaign. I was asked, along with some other lovely bloggers, to create something fabulous and festive for the holidays and, well, this sums up those … [Read more...]
TUTORIAL: Framed Chalkboard To Do List
Michael's asked me to be a part of their First Day of School Blogger Challenge and, as I love a good challenge, how could I say no! With school starting at the end of the month for my littles I feel like our whole month of August is filled with trying to get all their Back to School appointments made. Eye exam...check! School physical...check! Dentist...appointment … [Read more...]
TUTORIAL: Chalkboard Paint Dipped Wooden Spoons
I was packaging up a gift to send out to my littlest seester and her husband a few weeks ago (more on that fun gift in another post!) and decided that there was a definite need for some cute wooden spoons in their housewarming gift. Enter in those cute dipped spoon that have been so trendy in blogland. I love the idea but wanted a bit more functionality out of them, … [Read more...]
TUTORIAL: Framed Inspirational Canvas
I know I showed y'all the girls' room reveal already (here) but every now and then I add a little somethin' somethin' to it that it just needs. Y'know, a little pop of color here, a cool clearance find there, whatever floats my boat :-) I decided that their tall dresser area needed a little something more...it was just too bland over there between the two cornice boards … [Read more...]
TUTORIAL: How to Make a Vintage Wood Crate And Giveaway
Today I'm going to share my "Craft It Forward" project with you I mentioned yesterday in this post here that I made as one of my Random Acts of Kindness I plan on doing this week. This gift could not be simpler to make and the uses...oh! the uses...they are endless! :-) These crates are small in size and my mind was on over-drive thinking about all the fun things I … [Read more...]
DIY Bobbin Holder-TUTORIAL
I told you I would share how I made my very own bobbin holder in my Sewing Studio Tour post here, and guess what? Today is the day, holla! This was seriously one of the easiest projects I have ever made and so inexpensive too! I bought a small wood plaque at Joann's, regularly priced at $0.79 and even cheaper with a 40% off coupon, I also bought a long wood dowel at … [Read more...]
Easy Layered Wooden Frames-TUTORIAL
Today I'm excited to share with you a fun and seriously eye-catching Mother's Day gift idea that you can make in no time to surprise a momma you know and love dearly! I mean what momma wouldn't love a beautiful layered frame of her adorable children or grandkids? These would look great hanging on a wall of even leaning on the mantle over the fireplace too! Earlier this … [Read more...]
Rustic Chalkboard Easter Eggs-TUTORIAL
How's about a fun and functional craft for the Easter holiday and beyond? With a week to go before Easter I've got just the quick project for you, believe it or not :-) Last week I was at Michael's (again! I was seriously shopping for a friend, true story.) with Eloise and I spotted these cute wooden board slices of tree trunk out of the corner of my eye while we were … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Flower Baskets-TUTORIAL
Spring is officially here as of this week, who's excited? Although here in Chicagoland it feels like summer has arrived as we've been enjoying temperatures well into the 80's...such un-midwestern weather for this time of year but I will take it over snow any day! The kids have been playing outside with their friends every day, which I love! We have a stock of popsicles … [Read more...]
How to Make a Treat Cone Box {A Tutorial}
Since I've received a lot of emails from you asking about how we made those Treat Cone Boxes we had at Eloise's Vintage Milk and Cookies party seen here, I thought today would be the perfect day for Mr. Smashed Peas himself to share how he made them. A tutorial from Mr. Smashed Peas? Is this for real...umm, YES! Who would have ever thought he would be on my blog sharing … [Read more...]
Lettered Ribbon Door Hanging Tutorial
So, last week in all the glory of the beautiful weather we were having (before the snow, which in case your wondering, has mostly melted...can I get a WOO HOO!!!) I went and made this: Oh so pretty! An Easter door hanging for my front door! I just felt like making something Spring-y since we were having such nice weather, 'were' being the operative word :) Aaah, how … [Read more...]
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