If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the Blogosphere and Pinterest – it’s this: You don’t need to be an Artist, to create your own Art. Poetic, right? Springtime puts me in the mood to create. Who am I kidding? I’m always in the mood to be creative! Springtime, Summertime, all the year long. Anywho, …
Craft
In February, while Lora and I were completing the YHL Thrift Store challenge, I found these cute jars with adorable aqua colored lids. I knew the color would be perfect for my home so I picked them up with plans to spruce them up! I decided I would add knobs to the tops of the lids …
How was your weekend? It was a long weekend for us and we had lovely weather, which meant more Spring projects around here! I painted another door in Celebration Blue, finished up a project for our entry way and planted some flowers. My little guy also got to plant his first flower. That is his …
Spring has sprung in Kentucky! It’s finally warming up and the trees and flowers are blooming! Last week, Lora showed you how she added a little spring to her home with her cute painted door, this week, I’m going to show you a way to add color to your walls. Recently, there have been many …
Last week, I showed you how I made wall art using paint and stickers. This week, I’m going to show you a quick and easy way to make wall art using Mod Podge and scrapbook paper: For this project, you can use any size canvas that you prefer, but I find using one that is …
Count your steps, name them one by one… Ok, maybe that isn’t how the song goes 🙂 But my son has been counting our steps since we finished this little Entry Way project. This was an easy project and quick to install, too. Instructions Measure your stair risers to determine what size number you need …
Lora recently posted about using stickers and a canvas to make wall art. While Lora took an existing piece of art and used it as the base of her project, I decided to start with a blank white 12 x 12 canvas (like this one here). This book is special to me as my high …
My little boy (he mostly just supervised) and I did a little craft project the other night while Mike was out for the evening. I was inspired by this song from Gungor, which we sang in church Sunday morning: “You make beautiful things You make beautiful things out of the dust You make beautiful things …
Lately, I’ve found myself pinning images with these Black Marquee Letters. Such a cool, graphic way to label the In & Out baskets in an office. If you haven’t seen this little Black & White Office from Thistlewood FarmsIt is lovely – and she lives in Kentucky – so that makes her that much more …
While shopping at a Flea Market here in Lexington (the same day I found my Botanical Chart print), I came across this cool stone mold of Kentucky. In case you’re questioning your geography skills (or mine) — yes, the state is backwards — because it is a mold. It cost me $9 which is more …
100+ creative art and craft ideas for adults! Crafts for the Home, DIY Decorating Ideas, Handmade Gifts, and Holiday Ideas. Art and Craft Ideas for Adults Organization Make an acrylic tray. Organize spices with chalkboard paint. Paint a chalkboard menu board. Add a little color to canning jars. Corral pins with a DIY pin cushion. …
Earlier this week I shared some inspiration for my entry. This is one of my favorites: I especially love that rug. I have always wanted to try out some of the painted rug tutorials I have seen on Pinterest & around the Blogosphere. So since I’m working on my entry, and love this photo of …
While searching for items to use in our Anthro Love series, Lora sent me these napkins to check out! I love polka dots and bright colors so this was the perfect combination! To re-create these, I started with a 4-pack of bright colored napkins from Target’s Room Essential’s brand. To create the gold polka dot …
I think these colorful bud vases from Anthropologie are so fresh and sweet for spring. While completing the YHL Macklemore Challenge with Erica, I came across this flower pin. It immediately reminded me of those cute Anthro bud vases. So I added a colorful vase to my shopping list, and found it in the same …
I love chalkboards so naturally these adorable chalkboard jars at Anthropologie caught my eye. I’ve been working on my office area recently and I thought these jars would be great to hold paper clips and other small office supplies. You could definitely also use these in the kitchen for spices or in kids rooms to …