Year: 2011
DIY: Chalkboard Platter
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DIY: Chalkboard Platter
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Valentine Burlap Wreath
Written by Jenna on . Posted in DIY, Holiday, Valentines. 27 Comments on Valentine Burlap Wreath
Even though I said goodbye to the Christmas decor days after the 25th of December, I only took down my Christmas wreath from the front door last week . The wreath didn’t scream Christmas, but it was time to say ‘See you next year’! So the entrance to our home was naked. My bare apple-green colored door just wasn’t cutting it till Springtime, so I adorned it with a crafty, handmade Valentine Wreath.
Ta-Da… The new and improved front door, dressed for V-day! It’s beautified with the newly created handmade wreath using burlap and a few pretty flowers!
Supplies
- Wire hanger (from any ole’ laundry mat or cleaners)
- Scissors
- Burlap
- Florist wire (optional)
- Plyers
- And some crafty lovin’
Here’s the Process
Total diversion… Here’s the next step…
Done!
How about pretty little flowers? Yes, that will do the trick.
Welcome to My home
The flowers are made of felt and I attached them with a safety pin to the burlap, so I can use the wreath for other occasions throughout the year.
Do you love these little felt flower beauties?
How do you adorn your front door for Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Mantel Decor
Written by Jenna on . Posted in DIY, Holiday, Mantel, Valentines. 13 Comments on Valentine’s Mantel Decor
The heart shape pillow is adorable, especially donning some colorful pink, orange, and yellow buttons!
Mostly everything on the mantel is repurposed from other places in my home.
Standing in front, is my latest LOVE plaque that I bought from AC Moore for less than $1. It’s actually a picture frame, which I removed and added a little love heart.
That’s my wedding bouquet from 7 years ago….how nice to incorporate into my LOVE mantel!
Valentine’s Mantel Decor
Written by Jenna on . Posted in DIY, Holiday, Mantel, Valentines.
The heart shape pillow is adorable, especially donning some colorful pink, orange, and yellow buttons!
Mostly everything on the mantel is repurposed from other places in my home.
Standing in front, is my latest LOVE plaque that I bought from AC Moore for less than $1. It’s actually a picture frame, which I removed and added a little love heart.
That’s my wedding bouquet from 7 years ago….how nice to incorporate into my LOVE mantel!
DIY: Fireplace Surround Transformation
Written by Jenna on . Posted in DIY, Tile.
With the second week of the new decade upon us, I have lots of tile projects brewing in my head. So far for 2011, I’ve accomplished three (of many) projects that have been on my mind since we moved into our home almost a year ago. My latest project has been re-tiling the surround of the fireplace.
Here is a preview of the completed fireplace:
This is the second time I grouted using a Ziploc bag and it made the process SO easy. Usually the task of grouting is quite laborious, but NOT with a Ziploc bag! Just like you would frost a cake, put your grout mixture into a Ziploc bag and grout-away!
DIY: Fireplace Surround Transformation
Written by Jenna on . Posted in DIY, Tile. 29 Comments on DIY: Fireplace Surround Transformation
With the second week of the new decade upon us, I have lots of tile projects brewing in my head. So far for 2011, I’ve accomplished three (of many) projects that have been on my mind since we moved into our home almost a year ago. My latest project has been re-tiling the surround of the fireplace.
Here is a preview of the completed fireplace:
This is the second time I grouted using a Ziploc bag and it made the process SO easy. Usually the task of grouting is quite laborious, but NOT with a Ziploc bag! Just like you would frost a cake, put your grout mixture into a Ziploc bag and grout-away!
DIY: Kitchen Window Valance
Written by Jenna on . Posted in DIY, Window Treatments. 9 Comments on DIY: Kitchen Window Valance
Since moving into our home almost a year ago, I’ve been wanting to install a valance at the kitchen window. The window is almost 90″ wide, so I envisioned creating a treatment that was unique, yet one that didn’t compromise the entering light.
I chose a cotton material that has a WHITE background with taupe accents; It has a casual look and complements my taupe-colored, silk dining room draperies. Not handy on a sewing machine (like me)? Stitch Witch is your answer…create anything using this fusible tape and your iron! Depending on the fabric, this project could cost less than $20.
- 3 yds of fabric (my window is 89″ wide & I used about 2.5 yards ) = $3.99/yd = $11.97
- Stitch Witch fusible tape (heavy duty) = $3 +/-
- Ribbon (18 feet long ~ I used 4 feet) = $3.99
- 1 x 2 wood strip = $2.99
- ‘L’ Brackets = $3 +/-
- Screws (I already had)
- Iron (hopefully you already have this)
Remove the pins.