Message Board Frame Tutorial

There's a plethora of these floating around in blogland right now, but this project was so fun and easy I just had to share my version...

And because I'm trying to ignore this mess...

And trying to ignore the fact that I'm moving across the country AGAIN, for the 4th time in 2 years AND the fact that we are leaving in just over a week and still haven't found renters to take over our lease... I've decided to make it into a little tutorial a la true Stacey style. 

If you are like me so many of your projects don't ever turn out how you envisioned them, this project started out as something different, but ended in a still way cute fashion! (and yes, I just said way cute!)  Most of the time when crafting (especially scrapbooking) I start with no plan in mind and just roll with it, sometimes it turns out cute, and sometimes it doesn't! If anything, it may just be a self-revealing post or a great stress reliever for me, but at any rate I'll try not to make this too wordy!

Gather your supplies:

I originally started out needing a punch, paint sample cards (which you steal from your friends goodwill pile), and glue dots.  For the final project I only needed the following items...

1. Sweet purple frame (you also steal from your friend's goodwill pile which she originally found at the coolest thrift store ever, Unique, which we lovingly call "little Mexico" LOVE it! Totally reminds me of Mexico)

2. Spray Paint

3.  Patterned paper 

That's it!

Take your sweet Unique picture frame and spray paint it, if you're like me you'll start with brown, but then decide you need to branch out and add more color to you're life so you go with your next fall-back color- light blue. :)

Then here's where you decide to change things up a bit and roll with it.  Originally you wanted it to be a sample paint card piece of art, but it just wasn't working. 

So scratch that idea, head to Ross, Target, Chili's, DQ, 7-11 and then stay up until 3am helping your BFF organize her new place and then resume the next day. :)

Stay with the scrapbook paper, but turn it into a message board.  Cut your choice of paper to the size of the frame, mine was 8x10. 

Next fill the frame in this order... glass on outside, followed by paper, and cardboard backing.

Grab your dry erase marker and write a cute little note to your hubb-a-lub right on the glass so he won't be too angry when he knows you've been crafting instead of packing :)

 And enjoy it in all it's cuteness!

Linked here to these fun partays! :)

Table Runners... For Sale!!

I made these table runners last year for my sisters wedding with a Michael Miller Damask print.  They are cotton and measure approximately 13"x83" Since I have no need for 16 adorable table runners :) I have decided to sell them.  I will be selling them individually for $10+shipping or $125+shipping for all 16. (That's a $35 savings for anyone like me who doesn't want to do the math!) I am also willing to sell them in different quanties at a discounted price.  My mom just wants them out of her house! :)

If you are interested, please email me at staceymae81[@]gmail.com 

Thanks!

Headband Fun

Despite our best intentions, my sister Shelly and I have only been able to craft a few things while I am here visiting, our kids are fire and ice right now with there being about a 30 second time limit before someone is screaming or crying if they are in the same room.  We think (and hope!) they really do like each other, they just don't want to live together!  Anyway with that said, here's our attempt at crafting... these cute braided headbands are popping up all over the net so here's one of our versions. 

Enjoy...

Coffee Cozy Preview

Here's one of the new prints I scored while at Craft Warehouse on my trip home. Lovin' this combo! Now I just have a cross country move and about 200 buttons to sew on before this round of cozies is done! Wish me luck!

Me...

I know this is my "crafty blog" but I just couldn't help myself.  I've spent the last adjusting to the new time zone, reconnecting with old friends, and finally tending to sick kids- so needless to say there hasn't been a ton of crafting going on.  On a side note... does this happen to anyone else?! You go to visit somewhere or go on vacation and end up spending a good part of it being sick!? This has happened the last couple times we've come home! Yuck!

But getting back on track... I was just looking at pictures on my MIL's computer and came across this picture.  This is the first time I've seen it and despite the grainy quality, and the fact that I'm not lookin' my greatest I love this picture.  It may be because I have so few of me with both of my kids, especially as infants... the hubby's not much of a picture taker and that whole first 6 months is still a blur!

This is ME, I love being a mom, I'm busier than I've ever been, but in a different sort of way.  I laugh everyday and love *almost* every minute.  I've still got lots of room for improvement, but I can say I am most definitely doing my best.  I love these guys! 

And one more for good measure :)

It's Cozy Time!

Coffee Cozy time that is!  I've got 100+ cozies in the making as we speak, I had to take a short blogging break for my sanity. And I'm SO excited about the new batch.  Since we are home visiting our families I headed out to Craft Warehouse (LOVE this store!) with my mom.  It's designer after designer after designer of cute fabrics! I spent a ridiculous amount of money and I'm already scheming about how to get back for more! One confession I have to make... I really need to branch out from the browns! I really tried to get a variety of fabrics and think I did an ok job, but I still have a huge stack of browns!

So if you haven't gone over to my ETSY shop, go check them out... if everything goes as planned (Micah/Hallie- listen up! That means you're in a really good mood and take a great nap tomorrow!) I'll be adding some more cozies soon soon soon!  And since I spent a ridiculous amount of money- I think I feel a sale coming on, I need to recoup that money fast! (There I go again trying to justify the habbit!) 

So enjoy some eyecandy!!

Brown Flower Throw Pillows

Find my inspiration here.  Which looking back I like more way more than mine!  I guess that's the difference between a $7.97 spool of lace and a $1.00 spool of lace ribbon stuff! But, it works and is still better than the plain brown pillow it was before!