Love me some wood

Playing with paint makes me happy! 

Hope you had a great weekend.

xo

My FALL Mantel

This is my favorite time of year and yesterday I was busy crafting up some fun FALL projects but I also took out my fall decorations and got to changing up my mantel I took a picture of what a thought was my finished mantel and I thought it needed a bit more tweeking - tell me what you think? 

 

This was my first attempt. But I think it was the family photos that was keeping it from looking finished.

 

So I took the family photos down and added some dollar store holographic  pics and to hide the largeness of the mirror I made a wreath to go in the center of the mirror.

 

 

I also added a free printable that I found online on the left and found another apothecary jar with white pumpkins in it and some dollar store black roses  to finish the mantel off. 

And wah-lah - lots better and a bit more complete. Now is the time to get to the dollar store - they have so many cool Halloween & fall decorations and for a dollar - you can't beat it! I'll be sharing the wreath change out tomorrow...

 

Happy Fall crafting ya'll.

 

Ill be linking this up to the parties above.

xo

Happy FALL ya'll

Us here in So Cal have been enjoying (finally) the weather around here - it's been in the 80's and cool in the morning and evening. So love this weather and since today is the last day of summer (yeah and stay away for longer next year please) and tomorrow is the first day of FALL and I am slowly decorating for Halloween & Fall - my absolute favorite time of the year! With that said I wanted to share something I made recently

 

Just added a paper hat and some creepy plastic bugs...

I made several variations of this and plan to hang'em up and making extra for my upcoming show in October... 

 

Hope you are getting your spooky decorations on. Happy Fall to you!

xo

Burlap LOVE #1342

I can't be sure that I have created that many burlap projects but I do know how much I love the stuff and try and use it ALOT! Wednesday I got busy and finished off 4 burlap pennant banners that came out lovely, if I do say so myself. 

In the past I have painted on my burlap. It's a tedious process but allows me the customization I desire. But recently I discovered the amazing new pre-printed burlaps! Oh wow - last year they had a few choices this year the choices have doubled....oh my but so have the price$ thank goodness for the weekly 40% off coupons! 

These banners were made using all the newest printed burlaps. Look how cool-
 

 

 

 

 

 

I mean really could it get any better then this! I am linking this up to the challenges above & if you like them and want one, I will be listing them in my ETSY STORE 

HAPPY CRAFTING

X

tina

Journal Thursday

I craft ALOT and daily! There are a few crafting areas that I love and don't do well and would love to learn more about them - the first thing is sewing! I really wish I could make my own clothes and follow a pattern-my biggest problem is being precise. Also don't have much patience! So I need to deal with that. First step is admitting you have a problem! 

My second area is JOURNALING - I absolutely love the idea - I covet all those amazing pages I see on Pinterest - the beauty of the techniques & the journaling atop of the art AMAZING! But when I try - well not great but I keep trying every once in awhile. I decided to make myself get better at JOURNALING so I will give myself a prompt a week and journal. 

Here is my first attempt - even though I did it in July while I was on vacation....at least I was trying 

Here is my page

I used some watercolor crayons. And used my finger to blend the hair and the flowers on the side. 

See not much technique here mostly journaling, which is why I am making this commitment to myself, hopefully I follow thru. Next week my prompt is ME now (journaling done on my birthday in August) 

Have a crafty day! 

Txo💚

Wordless Wednesday

Sometimes I need a reminder like this; to re-ignite my mommy meter. I know I am doing a good job but sometimes the "everyday" gets me exhausted & feeling defeated. I'm glad we as parents make an effort to do family things like this! It's so important for my kids & us! 

Wordless Wednesday

Sometimes I need a reminder like this; to re-ignite my mommy meter. I know I am doing a good job but sometimes the "everyday" gets me exhausted & feeling defeated. I'm glad we as parents make an effort to do family things like this! It's so important for my kids & us!