{ Valentine's Day Cards }

This is A's V-day cards from last year that I failed to share.  I have seen these done before and always thought it was such a cute idea. So we gave it a try and I think they turned out perfect! 

Christmas 2012: Miniature Gingerbread house

We started with a pre-made gingerbread kit.
Which did not turn out so well. So we made our own with graham crackers.
I think they are so cute and it was so much fun to make.
No more pre-made for us.

I assembled the house for them and they did all the decorating.

Now we have a cute little gingerbread village...

I used instructions HERE

Friday Feature: framed fabric...

I love the idea of using fabric as artwork. With so may great prints out there it's a great way to personalize your walls ...AND on a budget! 

Here are some ideas on pinterest that caught my eye....

So I decided to put this idea to use and frame some for myself!

I had some framed prints laying around that I didn't care for, but didn't want to get rid of them. I liked the frame and matting. 

So I went and picked out some fabric, ripped out the back, and got to work....

I cut my fabric to fit and used fabric adhesive spray to apply it to the print. I made sure to cut out the fabric to make each frame a little different. 

And that was it....simple as that!! I got two new framed prints that I am now happy with. All for only $5!!! Can't beat that!! 

Now all I need to do is hang them ; ) 

Chalkboard.....

Today I share with you...........my new chalkboard!!

I don't know about you, but I love chalkboards! Seriously, I could have one in every room and wall!!  hee!

For this , I used a frame from an oil painting that we were no longer using.  However, I love the big chunky frame and hated for it to go to waste. So what to do???  Rip out the oil painting and make a chalkboard.....perfect-o!!!  The materials that I used are: ply-wood and CHALKBOARD PAINT
I used black but they have  many other colors.

I love that I can personalize it for different Holidays and special occasions.

So there you go..... oil painting turned chalkboard...much better ; )



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Before and After...

I started with this.... goodwill 2 bucks

then this.... hobby lobby 6 bucks

( could be cheaper if you have a coupon or sale)

now it is this... cute trendy chalkboard jars

the will go in my pantry filled with easy to reach snacks for the kids

which still looks like this .....

another before and after

coming soon ; )