Picture Frame & Matte Redo

I had this frame and matte that I wanted to match the rest of my hallway frames. So, yes, I broke out the spray paint.I actually spray painted the matte too. The outside white, it was kind of a beige with swirly things, and the inner part I painted black with a brush because it's not a separate matte.
It turned out great to me. Just what I wanted.

Impatience Turns Good

I was wanting to hang my girls' pictures in their room, but had to spray paint the frames first.

I got impatient and couldn't wait until it warmed up anymore.
It was about 40 degrees outside and when I spray painted the frames the paint kind of did this crackling effect. At first I was mad I didn't hold off, but then decided to go ahead and finish them. It turned out great. They kind of have this leather look to them now. I like it.It's hard to tell in these pictures. One reason is that I have been using my old (8 years old to be exact) camera because my newer one went crazy. But now, I can produce some much better photos...I just got a new one today! Yay!

Framed Bow Holder

Have you ever broken something and just wanted to scream?!
I had spray painted a frame and was putting the glass back in and it busted!
I wasn't too happy, but found something else to do with it.

I spray painted it again...to brown this time. Then I hot glued ribbon in the back from top to bottom. And done.
I now have more room to hang bows for my little girlies. My other bow hanger was getting cramped and I didn't want to add any length to the ribbon that already existed.

I'm getting ready to make some more bows for my girls, so I will need all of this space soon. I am going to have 3 girls, so it'll be ok for the bathroom to be decorated in bows, right?

Baby Carrier Cover

After 2 babies you realize it's the little things that help out.

I got so tired of pulling up the blankets over the carrier. They would continually fall off or slip down. I always liked covering the carrier when it was cold outside or they were sleeping.

This simple solution will be wonderful in about two weeks!
I bought a yard of fabric and found some old fabric in my closet for the back side of the blanket. I rounded the corners and sewed right sides together like a pillow.

I top stitched around the whole blanket. Then added these little straps with some velcro.
Pretty simple process with great rewards in my future. :)

Now why didn't I think of this about 5 years ago...or at least found someone who had thought of it, like this lady. Thanks for the inspiration.

For more great inspiration, check out Twice Remembered today where everyone is sharing their projects.

Plastic Storage Updo

I bought this little storage container for all of my girls' hair stuff. We have a limited amount of storage (the story of my life right now) in our bathrooms. When I saw this on sale for a few bucks, it just made sense.

But I didn't like that you could see everything inside it. So Mod Podge it was. I saw what looks to be the identical little storage thing done here.
Now I think I might take out the drawers and spray paint it brown, wouldn't that make it cute? Especially since it's a cream colored paper.
And then buy one more and do it all over again. :)

Bread Box Redo

I found this lovely bread box at the Thrift Store the other day. Passed it up because I really didn't want to pay $5 for it, but went back the next day because I was afraid it would be gone quick. It's the only one I've ever seen there soooo...now it's mine, all mine.

I can't believe this was in style at one point. I'm sure I'll be saying that about my own stuff sometime in the future.

So after some black spray paint, I used my Cricut to cut out some pretty shapes that I Mod Podged on.
I never thought to use a bread box in my space-hindering apartment until I saw this posted on Mod Podge Rocks. Then I figured I could find a bread box cheap to redo also.

I don't have to use my girls' baby basket any longer.
The top of my fridge looks much much better. Thanks ladies for the great idea!

Christmas Plaques

Disclaimer: If you are my sister-in-laws...please don't look at this post, unless you don't care to be surprised. :)

I've seen these plain wooden plaques hanging at the Dollar Tree for some time now. Many different ideas ran through my head...baby's room w/letters, big girls room with patterns, dining room...so many options.

Instead I thought I should send 2 of my brothers and their families a little something for Christmas. This will be the first Christmas I've ever had without my family...tear. But it'll be ok.

I spray painted the whole thing red. Then took Christmas scrapbook paper and Mod Podged it on. Used my Cricut to cut out the letters and Mod Podged them on top. Hot glued some little rhinestones, bells, and ribbon and that's about it. It actually took longer than I had planned, but that was probably because I was crafting with a group of ladies. Talking accounts for the majority of the time I would guess.I figure I can get away with making them home decor since it's seasonal. They don't have to keep it up if they don't like them. But I think I may make myself one now.

Jewelry Boxes with Mod Podge

I finally finished my little girls' jewelry boxes. They are the little wooden boxes I found at the Thrift Store for 75 cents. I had to show the top of this one. It had a small cross-stitched something or another Mod Podged on top. I found out you shouldn't Mod Podge unless you are serious about it staying there. I had to use plyers to rip it off!
First I spray painted them black. Then I Mod Podged zebra print scrap paper to the top. Then cut out letters and swirly thingies on my Cricut (love it! will have to share the story of how I got a great deal on it later) and Mod Podged them on.
Not that you can see, but I also lined the inside bottoms with hot pink felt.
Voila! I'm planning on stacking them up and setting them on their bookshelf or dresser...where little hands can't destroy them.
I even made jewelry to go in them, but didn't take a picture. I can't wait for them to open them! I hope they like everything as much as I do.

Ornament Wreath-w/some tips

I'm linking up to The DIY Show Off today.

I know there will be so many great ideas.

I have seen these everywhere! They all are different and look so pretty.
Every year at the after Christmas sales I usually buy the cheapo ornaments. So I knew I would have some when I pulled out all the decor this year. So exciting!

So I took these...and this...and some of this...and of course my hot glue gun and it came out like this...
Just a few tips (that everyone might already know, and I was just being a little dense about):
*You DO need to hot glue the tops on the ornaments...

*But you don't have to loosen them off and put glue around the stem and then press them back in. Instead, just smudge the glue around the top. This takes a lot less time and mine have held up just fine.

*Use a thin hanger or something that bends easily but still holds shape...mine was sooo stiff when trying to finish it at the top!

*It really doesn't matter the order you put them on the hanger. I was all strategic with it and in the end you can move them around and really organize them pretty easily.

And this project does take about 80 or more ornaments. I actually wish I had more than what I did. I had to use old and new ones, small and large, but I still like how it turned out. Next time I would like to use all small ones in 3 colors. Maybe I'll save that for next year.

Painted Wooden Letters

Hope everyone's Thanksgiving was GREAT!
I'll have to post some pics later of the 1st Thanksgiving meal I've ever done by myself.
For now, something crafty.

I've been adding a few things to the baby's room. My baby girl is due Feb. 6 and I can hardly wait to meet her!

Since I already have 2 girls, the baby's room isn't changing much at all. I made all of the bedding and trimmings for my first little girl, and I just haven't ever thought I needed to change it when I'm still having girls. But I do like to add a little something different for each one.

I have always had their name in the room somewhere, so I painted some thin wooden letters to match the bedding. I think I will hang them on the wall somewhere.
I still have a couple of projects left to do in her room, but hopefully I have enough time to do it.

Say Hello!

I would love to hear from you...especially if I don't know you personally. Fabulous K started this today...
Being new to this whole creative blog thing, it's nice to just get a big "Hi!" or "Howdy!" or whatever works for you. And thank you to those that have left sweet comments in the past. It sure makes me smile. :)

My 1st Mod Podge Project

I couldn't figure out what to do with these. The part with the peppers is a glass and I think you could use them for pretty pot holders on your table. I never did, but that's just b/c I probably never thought of them while they were hanging on my wall.This is the only picture I can find of them as they were before (even though I know I have a better one). I changed my kitchen/dining area theme from peppers to an Italy/European type of decor.

So this is what I came up with. I think my friend may have mentioned it actually. I found some beautiful scrapbook paper at Michael's and Mod Podged them on top of the peppers. Worked wonders!

I love them!
I just started another Mod Podge Project. I found these at the Thrift Store all for 75 cents. This is the before...I'm turning them into little jewelry boxes for my girls for Christmas.
Stay tuned for the finished product...which is hopefully before Christmas.