Feeling inspired

So many projects to share! Well, not really, but a few! I have been feeling inspired by new pictures, new stamps, and new accessories! Let's jump right in, shall we?

This picture is from last year at the Mid State Fair, but it is fair time once again and it reminded me that I still needed to scrap this awesome pic (or pics)! We did rock star poses, such nerds. I have been really into simple layouts lately, but who knows how long that will last.

I got some new Tim Holtz stamps -Don't judge me, I had a 40% coupon!-and they inspired the above tags. I like the top one better. I have an idea for displaying all of my tags in my scrap room, but that project will come later.

This project was bunches o' fun. I bought the plain wooden bin from Michaels and antiqued it up! I added some chalk paint as a label (Yes, that does say Holtz because the bin holds all of my Tim Holtz stuff). I used Rustoleom...white? Some variation of white, stain, and elbow grease with sand paper. It's neato, eh? I'm starting to put some stuff on my walls and it is very exciting, pictures to come. Adios!

Big Time Do-ins

This project was so freakin' exhausting much fun! I've never really done much with furniture, but I saw some blogs featuring antiqued furniture and I just had to try. I didn't really want to spend any money on the furniture itself because there was a lot of potential for me to ruin it. BUT, fate was at work. While at a friend's house I was told about some furniture on the sitting on the side of the road. When I went and looked at it I got sooo excited! The end table was solid wood with a glass top. Perfect for antiquing? I think yes. 

Brenna D'Arcey is a GENIUS and had the perfect idea: I could do a "before" and "after" type deal. So, step 1: Take a picture of the piece in it's original state.  ...oops. I screwed up on the first step! I forgot to take a damn picture! So, I found something similar on the net that will have to be the "before."

It is kind of insane how similar this table looks to mine. Anyway, the stain on the table I found wasn't as nice as the stain in the pic above. I decided it needed to be primed, painted heirloom white, and stained again for a beautiful antique look. Because, honestly, I find the "before" table to be hideous. (No offense to anyone who has an end table that looks exactly like that : /)

Now for the big reveal:

Okay, so it basically looks like I painted it white...but in person it looks really cool! Promise! I need to figure out how to photograph furniture properly. You can see the antiquing a little better on this pic of the neato claw foot.

Cool, right? ...right guys?

It's been too long!

Howdy folks! It has been way too long since my last post. I was really busy with finals for a while there and then I just got too wrapped up in my summer vacation. : ) A few projects are in the works right now, but i'll post more about those later. 

I gave "thank you" cards to a few people thanking them for birthday gifts and a great evening. Thought i'd post them...

This one was made for my lovely mother. She worked so hard to reserve and pay for the room, make the food, get decorations, etc. She is always so giving! I love her to pieces. 

This funky little card was made for Alyssa "so stinkin' cute" Larson. She got me an awesome sign that says "faith" and went halfsies on a super cute pair of earrings (that I happen to be wearing right now). She knows my style.

Last, but certainly not least, is Shellay's card! She was the other halfsies of the earrings purchase. Her presence alone helped make my night spectacular! It would not have been the same with out her. 

Another Non-Paper Project

White vintage frame + black chalkboard = awesomeness! I found an affordable frame at Vintage Etc. that I just had to have. You know how that goes, right?  Right. I thought a nice black chalkboard would look lovely against a white frame, and guess what, it does!

I bought a cheap piece of wood at Home Depot and Ralph helped me cut it to the right size. (Let's just say it was good that I measured twice and cut once!) I would have used sandpaper on the wood, but it was already very smooth. I primed it with spray can primer and used spray paint chalkboard paint. I did multiple layers of the chalkboard paint to completely cover it. I don't think it looks half bad for my first time with spray paint. Here is what the detail looks like on the frame:

Isn't it pretty? Well, I really like this chalkboard. I can't wait to put it up in my scrappy room along with my awesome sign that Ayssa gave me! I can't wait for things to start coming together. Until next time...

Festive

Spring Wreath 

I never thought I would be such a festive person! : )

Too Many Projects

All the blogs and magazines i've been reading have my head reeling! There are so many projects I would like to try, but I haven't had any time (or money)! So, I decided to do a quick digital layout to satisfy my creative craving:

I used Amanda as my muse. Hope she doesn't get embarrassed. ; )

The projects swirling around in my mind are: my basket liner, chalkboard with vintage frame, knitted headband, new sofa cushions, and painting our end table in the living room. I have started the headband which is coming along nicely. I'll post pictures upon completion. The rest I have not yet started. I attempted to gather supplies for the chalkboard, but Michael's only had green chalkboard paint. I bought the green accidentally and it made me so mad! When ranting to Ralph about it I threatened to spray the staff in the eye with the chalkboard spray paint. : / Not one of my best moments...

Anyway, spring break is pretty much here! That should give me some time for my projects. I'll keep you updated.

p.s. I would never actually spray someone in the eye with spray paint. 

Finally, a Centerpiece

I finally have a centerpiece! yay! I got some ideas from http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/. I might change the centerpiece at some point, but this will work for now. 

The cup was really easy to cover. I just added some adhesive and wrapped! Easy peasy! If anyone would like one i'd be happy to make one. Just provide a jar. I'm going to start refinishing furniture also. If anyone would like to donate old furniture to me I would greatly appreciate it!