Every Creative Endeavor: Organization Week: Family Binder How do you guys keep all your family stuff together? I’m talking schedules and bills and meals and church meetings and organization meetings and important paper and receipts? Me? I have it all in one place: Each year it gets a new cover: (see how it matches the organization week logo/thing?) Pretty much that is the only thing Fancy about this binder. In the front are the binder pencil and pen. Then comes another family calendar. Next comes bills. ugh. Next I have a clear sleeve with bills to pay in it. Next I have a list of our favorite dinners and sides. Next is my blog calendar – {You probably recognize it from here!} Next up is birthdays – this is new this year. (sorry it is blurry – I have no idea what happened but you get the idea!) It’s nothing fancy – just a list of the months and days that I have filled in. Next up is church calling stuff – but you could put PTA stuff here, political stuff, just stuff for whatever you are involved with. And there you have it!
super cheap DIY mod podge and a reason to buy more gelato Guys. I love mod podge. But it is getting pretty expensive. So this DIY mod podge recipe is WAY cheaper! Probably about 1/3 the cost or less if you get the glue at a good price. I also love Talenti Gelato. I needed more mod podge. Materials: -plastic container -Elmer’s glue, 7.625 ounce bottle -water -free printable label Step 1: Go buy some Talenti. (Step 2: Eat it in one sitting. Step 3: Wash it out. Step 4: Buy some elmer’s glue. Step 5: Mix 2 part elmer’s glue to 1 part water. Step 6: Put it in your Talenti container, screw the top on and shake it up! Done! To add the little label, print it out. I have a few mod podge projects coming up in the next few weeks. Here are some of my past mod podge projects: Photo Dresser Ruffle FlatsDictionary shoes Glitter ShoesGeometric necklaceTissue box covered in fabric
Bookish: Upcycled & Repurposed Books and Pages I have always loved books, and have to admit I am a "book collector!" I don't just love to read books though - I love the feel of a book in my hands - it's heft, the texture of it's pages, the gilt of the artwork and lettering on an antique pressed cover...and of course, since learning to read in childhood, the thought of what wonderful secrets could be hidden inside. I love books. But what about altering and repurposing books? Years ago the thought would never have entered my mind because my books - they were sacred to me. Book page mobile Book bench Book cover headboard Storage bin made from book spines by Roadsidephotographs via Etsy Utensil holder made from an old cook book rug sheet music rose Shelf made from a stack of old books e e cummings mobiles book safe poinsettia book page wreath how to nails (how to) What do you think?
Pinterest Project. » The Southern Housewife Recently, I was checking out one of my favorite blogs, Cupcakes and Commentary, and noticed that she had found an adorable Pottery Barn inspired painting on Pinterest. I’ve been looking for something to hang in the playroom and I definitely wanted to try and create this canvas painting. The Inspiration My painting. I used four 11 x 14 canvas that I purcahsed from Hobby Lobby and I used scrapbook paper for the leaves on the tree. I managed to do this project for $16.98 (I believe the painting on Pottery Barn Kids was $189.00) I’m not good at antiquing and distressing, so I wasn’t able to give mine that antique look However, I think it looks pretty good for a freehand drawing on canvas and the boys think it’s pretty too
How to Antique Paper I saw Martha "antique" paper a few years ago, and although I don’t remember her technique, I do remember that it was complicated. I played around with the general idea, though, and came up with an easy way to get the same aged look. What You'll Need A piece of paper you want to age. (I used regular 24lb laser paper. Of course, print your poem, passage of writing, and etc. to the page before you attempt to antique it.)1/4 cup of hot, black coffee. How To Do It 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What To Do With It Frame your antiqued poem or passage for a great-looking piece of cheap art; or use it to make your sweetie a heart-felt Valentine. Speaking of paper... have you seen this fun oak leaf garland tutorial? Tagged : paper, antiqued, aged, DIY
A Baby Shower Keepsake for CEO Sally When planning our ABC baby shower for CEO Sally we wanted to create a keepsake for baby Ella. Using a Kolo album the team pooled creative talent to turn our ABC theme into a baby book that showcased the alphabet through the creativity of Paper Source associates. The book ended up being more than any of us imagined it could be – a wonderful project for all who participated and a special keepsake for Sally and her family. A is for Animals – a beautiful menagerie of fine paper cut outs F is for Fashionista – for a baby who is sure to appreciate style I is for Invitations – featuring the baby shower invitation J is for Jars – our canning illustrations with fabric and fine paper accents L is for Letterpress – a Paper Source tradition V is for Vellum – with button and vellum flower accents And a fitting close that will inspire Ella to turn the pages over and over again. -Ann, Kristen, Karen, Heather & Lora PS colors: 2012 Paper Source Colorscope Latest Fave: Baby Shower Ideas Be Sociable, Share!
DIY Heart Map Art| Handmade Anniversary Gift Idea by Ruth Soukup on April 7 My husband and I have always made a bigger deal of our first date anniversary than our actual wedding anniversary (which happens to be tomorrow), and a few weeks ago we celebrated 10 years together! Woot! We are also not normally big on gifts, but in honor of this milestone I thought I would finally tackle a little DIY project I have been wanting to try for a few years now, ever since I spotted this pretty vintage map heart art on Pinterest (selling for $300!) If you’ve ever read my Amazing Grace story you know that Chuck and I have moved around a lot in ten years! Finally, in case you’re wondering, I got my frame on sale at Target for around $15. Here is what you need: Step 1: Cut out heart template in the size you want. Step 2: Trace template around the cities or places you want to include. Step 3: Cut out a 2nd heart template slightly larger than the first. Step 4: Trace template around scrapbook paper and cut out the same number of hearts as map hearts.
Little Things Bring Smiles: .Book Letters. Introducing: Book Letters For the complete tutorial click here. Today as the sun was reflecting from the beautiful white snow outside, I pulled out the husband's camera and captured my new DIY Craft Project. After visualizing this idea in my head, I nervously typed it into Etsy and Google hoping no one had made this exact craft before and guess what--I was in luck! This craft was simple with rewarding results..the best kind of craft in my book :) I hope you enjoy the following images: RLM: Randy Lee Miller, my Father-in-law W: Williams, my Sister-in-law Naomi and her family I have extra paper strips cut and the sides of these letters may need a little makeover ;) We shall see what tonight brings! Well, it's a day later and guess what..I had more fun with these book letters! Thank you for reading!
www.for-girls-only.com/post/82272434702/button-craft-ideas © 2014 For-Girls-Only.com Powered by Tumblr | Privacy Policy | Homemade Food Recipes | DIY Creative Ideas | Fashion Inspiration Blog | Tips For Women | hääpuvutPhoto credits are provided for other sources/sites. If you are the owner of an image that has been used here and would like it to be taken down, please just let me know and it will be removed immediately. You can contact us: montegroo@gmail.com Baseball DIY Projects It’s baseball season…this was opening week…so we are celebrating with a fun baseball banner coming later this morning and this collection of Baseball DIY Projects! There are so many excellent diy projects here…you are going to want to make them all. I can guarantee they will be a HIT with the baseball fans in your life! PLAY BALL!!!! You will hit a home run with the baseball lover in your life with this fabulous Baseball DIY Shelf! Aromatic Delights You will light up your favorite baseball lovers world with the DIY Light! Paint Speckled Pawprints How awesome is this DIY Upcycled table…Brilliant idea! A to Being Creations This baseball bracelet is awesome! Dukes & Duchesses I am going to say that this DIY Flag projects is as wholesome as Mom…Apple Pie and BASEBALL!!!! Finding Home OK…this one wins as the BEST Spring Wreath Ever!!!!! The Pinterest Project This is such a brilliant idea…get the how to and maybe this could be a HIT at your house! Chappell of Love Modge Podge Rocks! Signs by Andrea
Vibrant Button Tree on Canvas Buttons aren’t just for seamstresses you know. I always have a stash of buttons on hand for a variety of projects. I love using them with kid’s crafts, they are great for dressing up little projects, and perfect for a quick embellishment. Buttons definitely have more uses than just fastening a blouse closed. This button tree I finished today is a perfect example. I was presented with a challenge by the fine folks at Buttons Galore and More and Jacquard Products to come up with a project using these gorgeous three dimensional paints and a variety of stunning buttons. There’s a bonus too. I’ve had a brand new, still in the shrink wrap, 20″x24″ wrapped canvas sitting in my craft room for months. So I pulled out the canvas and some pastel colored spray paints I had in the craft room. I drew a simple tree trunk onto the canvas, sketching lightly with a pencil. This is where I had a little fun with the dimensional paints! That’s it! So what do you think?