Silhouette Chipboard & a Giveaway

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Roeshel

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*This giveaway is now closed. Winner is Alexandra “I would love to use it to cut fabric and vinyl! I would love to make some art for my living room!” Congratulations, Alexandra. I will be contacting you through email with instructions to claim your prize!

Did you notice the “Hello Sunshine” banner on the patio swing makeover yesterday?

Silhouette now has chipboard! Adding another FUNction to my Silhouette machine. Love it! {This is a sponsored post with affiliate links when using code “showoff”.}

Chipboard Banner Tutorial

I created my banner letters using the Silhouette Studio software and sent to “cut”. Add chipboard to cutting mat and insert into the machine. Remember to change the settings for each page to “chipboard” and to change the blade depth before cutting.

Two ways to paint chipboard letters (I used acrylic craft paint):

1. Remove lettering and paint. You will have painted fingers when trying to hold letters.

2. Don’t punch out chipboard. Paint lettering intact then punch out when dry. Letters will need touched up when removed from chipboard.

I painted both sides. Letters may need to be placed under weights (books) to flatten when dry.

When dry, using a hole punch, I placed two small holes at the top of each letter.

And laced with two long pieces of ribbon (long enough for my words “Hello Sunshine”, including room for spacing and tying the ends. I laced starting in the back of the letter and pulling the ribbon through to the front, then into the second hole, coming out the back.

Tie off the ends.

Ready to hang! I think I’m going to add a little color to my banner. And I’m going to love making customized party banners.

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Paper Mache Easter Egg craft

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Roeshel

A day with freezing rain isn’t my ideal spring day, but it is still officially winter. Spring. In like a lion, right? ::groan::

Fortunately, this dip-dyed {painted} paper mache Easter egg craft is a cheerful easy DIY project which aided in averting my eye from the cold, gloom and sleet outside.

I don’t think you really need a tutorial. But, since writing up a “how to” is what I love to do, I’m going to tell you what I did anyway.

Materials:

Paper mache eggs
FrogTape
DecoArt Americana acrylic craft paints

Wrap FrogTape around the paper mache egg to create a faux dipped line. Using my fingernail, I rubbed the edge of the tape to activate the Paint Block Technology to prevent paint from seeping underneath the tape, to create a crisp clean line.

Then I simply painted the bottom of my paper mache eggs using different spring-inspired colors:

Pull away/remove FrogTape while paint is still wet. It’s a little tricky! After I was done, I thought: “I should have used a set of tongs or something to get a better grip on my egg.” #hindsight

Allow paint to dry. (I just set mine on the cellophane paper mache egg packaging.)

Decorate!

Do you decorate with Easter eggs {faux or real} this time of year?

Joining Lana over at Making a House a Home for “It’s a Spring Thing” linky party where she shares her sweet little DIY playhouse for her little guy.

There’s another It’s a Spring Thing link party too! Fun! I’m joining the party by linking up with my best blog girlfriends too.

What are you working on? You’re invited to link up & share!
Joining the party with Amanda too!

This is a sponsored post brought to you by FrogTape. The opinions are completely my own based on my own experience.

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Super easy DIY ribbon wreath {last minute decorating}

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Roeshel

Quick, easy DIY Christmas ribbon wreath

I made this DIY ribbon wreath a few years ago and I still use it today. It’s a great last minute idea {you may even have supplies on hand} and as I unpacked it to decorate, I thought I’d share it again. Here are my pictures from that time, I think 2009 {more 2012 pictures below!}… Time: About 1 hour Materials:

stiff or wired ribbon (I used about 35 feet, thick wired ribbon works best and will save you time)
cardboard
coordinating decorative pick/bow

Tools:

scissors
Xacto-knife,

Instructions & tips: Trace a dinner plate (or your preferred circle for wreath size) on a piece of cardboard with an Xacto knife. You can also trace and cut out with scissors, but that’s a little more difficult. Trace a smaller sized salad plate inside the bigger one:

You should have a cardboard circle like this. I also saved the inside circle and made another wreath from it (below).

Now, cut ribbon into pieces. I cut about 33 – 12″ strips. You can use any width/length of ribbon. I used 2 1/2 in. Tip: The wider the ribbon, the less work covering the cardboard. I also used wired ribbon so that I could fluff and manipulate the pieces better. Next, you don’t have to notch the ends of your ribbon, but I think it give it more of a wreath-y look. Tip: Don’t be a perfectionist! Layer ends and cut several notches at once to save time! Now the fun part! Tie the ribbon around the cardboard ring, knots on the outer edge. I did 1 tie not a double knot since my ribbon is wired and stayed. Continue this step until the entire ring is covered. Note: There will still be cardboard showing but we’ll address that in the next step. Tip: For a fuller look, use more ribbon and slide pieces close together. Next, start another layer filling in the bare spots. This time tie the ribbons in between the first layer to cover up the cardboard. I knotted this layer and place the knot in between the outer and inner edge of the cardboard ring, facing you. Almost done! Fluff and manipulate the wire ribbon to get a nice shape and to cover all of the cardboard wreath. Add a bow or the coordinating happy stuff you’ve chosen like holly, pinecones, Christmas ornaments, candy, etc. Here’s an easy to make bow:

Choose a different color wired ribbon. Wrap around 3-4 times into a loop and pinch together in the center.

Tie center with a twist tie. Use a large piece of ribbon to tie around the center (hiding the twist tie) and cut desired length of bow “tails”. Fluff! TA-DA! A beautiful handmade ribbon wreath created with love by your own two hands! Easy! Here are more pictures of it this year decorating the landing at the top of the stairs…

I think it all works with my eclectic style and that cheerful corner table, don’t you?

and this guy has a red ornament nose just for the occasion. Isn’t he sweet?

DIY Christmas Card Tree {card display/holder}

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Roeshel

Christmas cards have been arriving in the mail! It’s the best time of the year for checking the mail. Walking to the mailbox in cold temps, anticipating ‘good tidings’ and walking back into the house with a warm heart. Thoughtfulness and “Merry Christmas” delivered to our mail box. It’s just one more part of Christmas giving that makes my days merry and bright! We have two ways for displaying Christmas wishes. One is something I put together using scrap wood and trim pieces:

How I made it:

I gathered the scraps of moulding we had lying around, a 1×3.5 and a 4×4 scrap block. My 1×3.5 is about 21 inches long, the 4×4 is about 6 inches long. Adjust measurements for what fits your scrap wood.

I placed pieces on my 1×3.5 to get an idea of where things would go. I often use FrogTape as a measuring tool and in this case, I used it to evenly space my trim pieces by using them as a guide between trim pieces. I used the 1.88 in. width. I also left a small space above the “top” trim piece to allow room for gluing on a star.

I measured my trim to fit the 1×3.5 piece for the top of my “tree”.

I cut my pieces at a 45 degree angle.

And lined up each piece for cutting…

and cut each piece at a 45 degree angle.

All pieces are glued using Gorilla Wood Glue and clamped as well as screwed into place.

The 4×4 was glued and clamped to the bottom {back} and serves to make the Christmas card display free standing.

Everything got a coat of milk paint (General Finishes “basil”) and glaze with a dry brush with a spritz of Krylon Glitter Blast. {front and back} FrogTape was used to keep the 4×4 block of wood from being painted (I considered staining the wood block but see instructions below for my change in plans).

I spray painted small clothes pins and a wooden star.

Next I hot glued the clothes pins into place, staggering so cards won’t overlap by too much when displayed {FrogTape containers are great for storing glue sticks and keeping craft supplies organized}…

and the star on top.

My plan was to wrap the base using jute twine. But I’ve misplaced it, so I used a pretty wool yarn I had on hand, securing with hot glue.

It’s such a cute way to display Christmas cards and pictures of my nieces and nephew:

a little Christmas card vignette display…

Doubles as a candle holder: When I don’t have anything to display, I can flip it to the back side, add a votive holder and candle…

Quick and Easy DIY Christmas card/photo display: Our other Christmas card/photo display is a tension rod. I simply sewed a sleeve, added curtain rings with clips. It’s been displayed in our window frame, on a small book case and in a (non working) fireplace opening. Here’s a picture from last year:

I love this idea from Family Fun too – a tomato cage Christmas card holder…

for more creative ideas, see my HomeTalk Christmas Card Display clipboard…

Which do you prefer? How do you display your Christmas cards? If you have a do-it-yourself Christmas card holder, feel free to leave a link in the comments {and I’ll add you to my HomeTalk clipboard}.

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*This is a sponsored post brought to you by FrogTape. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. Results may vary.

Halloween Crafts from Lilacs & Longhorns

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Roeshel

Hi everyone, my name is Julie and I write a little ol’ blog called, ”

I am so excited to be guest posting here for Roeshel at the DIY Showoff!

Thanks to my kiddos, I’ve got Halloween on the brain, so today I’m going to show you how to decorate for Halloween the DIY and thrifty way.

Here are my super simple projects:

Quick Craft #1 – Spooky Skulls

We love crafting at our house so I like to get my kids involved whenever I can. We made the cute little paper mache skulls you see on the cake plate above. They were so easy and inexpensive!

I bought little brown paper mache skulls from Michaels for about 99 cents each.

Then we used white, grey and black craft paint here and there all over the skull – we painted rather sloppily to create an old and aged look. I don’t have pictures of the actual technique, but trust me, there isn’t much of one — my kids did this!!

If we were to do it over again I would probably add a little brown or yellow to make it look even more aged and not so white, but they still look good, I think.

When we were done, they looked like this. This only took us less than 20 minutes and it was easy and fun for my kids.

When they dried, I put them on this glass cake stand surrounded by spooky rats, crows, plastic spiders and spider webs all purchased at the Dollar Tree.

My kids love it!

Quick Craft #2 – Poison Bottle

This craft is even easier and it only takes a few minutes.

I found this cute little for free (I am in love with free printables!)

I feel almost silly telling you how to do this it’s so easy! I printed the label from The Graphics Fairy, cut it out and used Mod Podge to glue it to an old wine bottle I saved. The end.

I think it looks so great and fun!

Quick Craft #3:

Finally, my other easy peasy project is another printable. If you’ve been browsing blogs for awhile, you’ll know there are a lot of great freebies out there. I found this one last year at The Diary of Dave’s Wife.

I printed the sign out in high resolution and then put it into a frame I already had. Easy and free!

(Probably can’t call this last one a “craft”…”project” maybe?!)

By the way, she’s got another cute printable available this year…isn’t it fun?!

Really, there are so many great resources on the web that you can find just about anything that suits
your tastes. I personally love free printables and am currently compiling a big list of them to be
posted on my blog soon.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my quick and fun little Halloween projects today. It’s been fun being a guest DIY Show Off and I’m grateful you’ve taken the time to read my post!

Please stop by and see me sometime at Lilacs
and Longhorns — I love new visitors!

Thanks so much to Julie for sharing her fun Halloween DIY! Super cute! Head over to Lilacs & Longhorns to see more awesome projects from Julie and check out her Fall Favorites Friday feature (so inspiring!).

All Hallow’s Eve Nevermore Craft

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Roeshel

Once upon a mid-day dreary, a Halloween “Nevermore” tree served as a lonely focal point in a spooky Victorian vignette but nevermore thanks to the rare and radiant craft maiden, Martha Stewart Crafts!

Now, there’s an eerie glow with the addition of candlelight.

It felt more like Christmas than Halloween when a stash of Martha Stewart Crafts supplies arrived at my door…

This is my kind of trick or treat goodies!

I chose to accessorize glass candle holders with an Edgar Allan Poe/Victorian Halloween vibe with black lace accents {love Halloween that’s not so “Halloween-y” and can be re-used all year round}…

Materials:

glass candle holders, jars, vases (with a smooth surface)
squeegee
Martha Stewart adhesive silkscreens (lace doilies)
Martha Stewart metallic glass paint (black nickel)
Martha Stewart adhesive stencils (small holiday collection)

Tutorial:
1. Prep: Cut apart adhesive silkscreens. Peel away the backing of your adhesive silkscreen. Clean glass with rubbing alcohol.2. Place adhesive silkscreen onto glass and smooth into place with a squeegee. They are re-position-able so if it looks crooked, just peel it away and replace. You may also want to tape the side to further secure into place but I didn’t find it necessary until after several washings.
>3. Apply a small amount of glass paint to the outer edge. Using the squeegee, pull the paint vertically, then horizontally, filling in the pattern. Up and down, left to right, down and up and right to left…the silkscreen dance.
4. Carefully peel away the adhesive silkscreen.
5. Immediately wash the adhesive silkscreen with water (I just ran mine under the faucet and used my fingers to help clean away the wet paint). Set aside to dry (and replace on original backing to store).< 6. Let glass dry. Glass paint air cures in 21 days or you can speed up the curing process in the oven (follow instructions).

I love the metallic shimmer of the Black Nickel glass paint...

So pretty and the perfect accent to complete a Victorian Halloween vignette, don’t you think?
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I also used the adhesive stencils (the crow) for a smaller glass votive holder…
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And now the Raven tree is accessorized all the more.
The adhesive silkscreens and adhesive stencils are so fun … you’ll want to go crazy with them! I can’t wait to try it on fabric. Bri tested the adhesive stencils on painted/distressed wood scraps. So cute!

See more Martha Stewart Halloween craft ideas…

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I received product and payment for my participation via The Blueprint Social for this post, however experience and opinions are 100% my own.

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October’fest of Fun – craft highlights

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Roeshel

Yesterday’s theme was “fall/Halloween” crafts (party is open for a week!). Did you link up? Here are some fun crafts from my fellow October’fest of Fun hostesses:

Kristin from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia shared her bath salt pumpkins…

and bling pumpkin…

Debbie from DebbieDoo’s shared her adorable DIY fall sign…

Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage has a great tutorial for painted distressed glass vases…

The fun continues today!

Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage is hosting the “fall/Halloween” mantel event. I love her spooky Gothic haunted Halloween mantel. Need some mantel decorating ideas? Check out the festive links!

October’fest of Fun! {Theme: Fall Crafts}

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Roeshel

Welcome, DIY friends! In lieu of the regularly scheduled DIY Fall Festival this week, I’m super excited to be kicking off and hosting the October’fest of Fun with some of my blog friends! Today’s theme is “crafts”. All fall crafts, including spooky!

I decorate one area for Halloween every year, one small fun Halloween vignette. This year, I’m bringing back my “nevermore” tree that I made a few years ago. I swapped out the container, added a few more crows. Here are some tips on how I made mine for making your own:

Materials:

Vase, container, urn. I used glass this time but any container for holding small branches works. A few years ago, I used an old thrift store vase and spray painted it black…

Small branch (desired size that fits your container). Choose one that has several branch-offs to look more like a tree.
Black spray paint
Styrofoam cone
Handful of dry moss. Other options: shredded newspaper, crinkled paper
Dollar Store accessories: faux crows, plastic spiders, cotton spider webbing, ribbon
Optional: low temp hot glue

Tutorial:

1. I started by spraying my branch black and adding a touch of black to my dried moss and let them dry.
2. Because I used a glass container, I lined it with a scrap piece of dropcloth.

3. Paper, newspaper, moss would also work.
4. Using the bottom of my tree branch, I poked a hole into the circular side of my cone. Insert the Styrofoam cone into container with the circular side/hole facing up. You can secure your foam to the container. I didn’t.
5. Insert the branch into the Styrofoam hole. Secure with hot glue if needed.
6. Cover styrofoam with dried moss, crinkled paper or shredded paper. Glue into place if desired.
7. 8. 9. ACCESSORIZE: I strung more dried moss and spider webs to my branches (drag the spider webbing). Attach crows. I used black twist ties to attach some of my crows, others are just propped on branches. I did use hot glue to attach a few plastic spiders and added a couple of snips of sheer ribbon here and there for a little added whimsy.

Stand back and admire!

Do you decorate for Halloween? Any fun fall crafts to share?

Note: Today’s theme is “crafts” – Fall or Halloween crafts only please {ALL FALL DIY FALL FESTIVAL resumes next Wed.}
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Don’t forget to visit these blog friends this week:
Thursday: Link up your fall mantels with Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage

Friday: Share your fall tablescapes with Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Saturday: Debbie @ Debbiedoo’s - share your fall home tour!

DIY Fall Festival and Autumn Highlights

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Roeshel

Welcome back to the week DIY Fall Festival! You’re invited to share your fall craftiness and autumn decorating or browse the links to visit our festive blog friends already all decked out for fall! There were so many great links last week. Here are a few fall favorites:

5 Minute Fall Crafts

Super cute canning lid pumpkin tutorial at Simply Klassic Home.

canning lid pumpkin tutorial

Looking for an easy autumn decorating or fall gift idea? Check out the cute vintage Halloween (or any season) candle tutorial over at Confessions of a Plate Addict.

Fall plates craft by Dear Emmeline.

Last week I shared my DIY yarn pumpkins, a super easy and quick fall project:

how to make yarn pumpkins

Fall Mantels

The fabulous fall mantel at Mom4Real has the perfect combination of texture, fall colors and a fun pop of whimsy in that polka dotted pitcher.

Remodelando la Casa has a fall mantel full of DIY goodies. Love the burlap fall blocks and her awesome painted tree with falling flying leaves is perfect for the autumn season!

DIY Show Off Fall Festival Party

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This week, I’ll be working on some fall decorating {finally!}. In the meantime, here is our fall decorated dining room last year…

How to make an established/monogrammed sign {bridal shower gift}

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Roeshel

I’ve always wanted to make an established sign as a gift and a recent bridal shower was the perfect occasion.

How to make an established/monogrammed sign.

Materials:

Wood 18 x 9 x 1
TransTint Dye (Dark Walnut or Dark Mission Brown)
Craft Paint (gray and white)
Stencil (I used a vinyl stencil I created with my Silhouette Cameo)
Spray Lacquer
Sawtooth picture hanger

Tutorial:

I sanded down a pretty piece of wood then died it with my favorite color of TransTint Dye from Rockler a long time ago as part of my participation with the DIY Club. I seriously love this product. A little goes a long way and I can control the color – just add water. I also love that I can let the unused portion sit on a shelf. Water evaporates and I can just add water to re-use the unused portion. I’ve used it on many projects and have so much left!

Using my Silhouette Cameo, I designed and cut out a monogram, border and last name vinyl stencil. {Be sure to measure the sign and create a border/design that fits within those measurements.}

I peeled off the letters and used the “negative” part of the vinyl as a stencil. Placing it straight was the hardest part. Holding it up to the light and cutting straight lines using the guide on the back of the vinyl was helpful.

I pulled away the wax paper, applied the vinyl stencil and made sure it was all good and stuck by rubbing the design with a credit card.

Slowly peel away the backing…

Next I painted the border, monogram and “established 2012″ using gray acrylic craft paint. I gave it a few coats.

I’m impatient, so I let it dry a few minutes then peeled away the vinyl. Then I let it dry fully.

I created another vinyl stencil of the last name and cut it out using my Silhouette Cameo. Once the first paint was dry, I followed the same steps to apply the last name stencil. I placed the name in the center of the sign and used white paint.

Let dry. Last step is to attach a hanger to the back {make sure the nails/screws aren’t bigger than the depth of the wooden sign!}. I also gave my sign a coat of spray satin matte lacquer.

Ta-da! I personalized gift:

{So sorry about the low light/poor quality pictures! Ugh! I didn’t realize until pictures were uploaded after the gift was given.}

What do you think?

Wish me luck today. I’m heading to the apartment (enlisting the help of my 19-year-old nephew) to tackle my first attempt to sand hardwood floors!

Enjoy the weekend!

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Disclaimer: I created the above project using some supplies I’ve received in the past for previously sponsored projects. Opinion is my all mine based on my experience.

Another DIY hoop art tutorial…

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Roeshel

Yesterday I shared a link to Kate’s DIY hoop art…

{Kate & Kuby}

and in the recent past, Amanda’s DIY hoop art…

{Mommy is CooCoo}

and when I needed a really inexpensive, super easy, quick idea for adding color to the eat-in-kitchen area of my sister’s rental before she arrived, I was inspired to give it a try.

We always find embroidery hoops at the thrift store from 39 to 59 cents + fabric scraps or thrift store pillow cases, even a pretty shirt =

There’s room to grow and expand, to add more color and sizes…

I love this one…

{Country Living}

Kristi from Addicted2Decorating just shared hoop wall art with organizing pocket! Brilliant!

See more inspiration on Pinterest…

Is this a trend you’ve tried? Show off with a link in the comments!

Are you working on a DIY project this weekend?

Going thrifting?

Styrofoam Convex Mirror Tutorial

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Roeshel

I got crafty at the DIY Club recently. Loving most things Pottery Barn, these PB Found Parat Mirrors were on my birthday wish list but that day came and went and besides…

they aren’t convex mirrors and the price tag of $79/each isn’t something I’d really want to spend. Lamps Plus has this LARGE convex beauty for $104. Definitely not in my budget.

I’ve always wanted to do something with convex mirrors so I decided to create a DIY version.

Materials:

Styrofoam 12″ wreath forms (I used 3)
DecoArt MagiKote
Dark brown spray paint
DecoArt Americana paints (Ebony and Traditional Burnt Umber)
Hot glue
8 1/2″ Convex mirror (x3) affiliate link:

Tutorial:

1. Using a foam brush, coat the top and sides of Styrofoam wreath form and let dry.

The DecoArt MagiKote seals the Styrofoam, creating a paintable surface.

Without on the left, MagiKote on the right…

2. Give each Styrofoam wreath form 2 coats of spray paint (dry between coats).

3. Remove brackets from back of convex mirrors.

4. Attach convex mirrors to center of wreath with hot glue. I used hot glue on the back of each mirror. Once in applied to the Styrofoam in the center, I used hot glue around the perimeter of each mirror too.

5. Touch up with Americana paints.

6. Let dry and hang using Command velcro strips.

What do you think? {besides the fact that the top one is a little off?!} It’s okay. They’ve since been moved and are now aligned.

I love them as they were but I can never leave well enough alone so I’ve done a little embellishing using beaded garland (attached with hot glue)…

My convex mirrors are hanging using Command Velco Strips.

These will go in our master bedroom makeover but for now I’m liking them here, in the family room

…until next week when you’re likely to see them moved again. It’s a sickness. I just love rearranging. You know you do that too right? . . .

They’d look fab horizontally displayed too!

Like this project? I’d love for you to share!

Take Heart – DIY paper leaves wreath tutorial

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Roeshel

Hi DIY friends! I’d like to introduce you to Danielle from

Danielle’s blog is filled with her every day, musings on motherhood, DIYs, style, design, and a little bit of everything else. Today she’s sharing steps to create a beautiful paper leaves wreath…

Let’s get started, shall we?

You can also make a ring from made cardboard, a paper plate even…whatever you have laying around.

step 1: Make a leaf template and trace it onto your scrap book paper. Danielle made about 60 leaves.

2. Cut out the leaves.

3. Pinch the bottom of your leaf together, causing the sides to curve in, and staple.

4. Repeat sixty times. {no pain no gain no wreath}

5. Hot glue your leaves onto your wreath base. {If you are using a cardboard ring, paper plate, etc. you can staple your leaves on.}

6. Continue placing your leaves, all in the same direction (Danielle developed a pattern to prevent the same colors from being placed side by side.)

…carry on.

…so on and so forth.

7. Voila! Add some ribbon to the back or just hang it up as is.

and there you have it.

Happy crafting!

Super cute and you probably even have the supplies already on hand just waiting for a creative idea. Sounds easy enough, looks amazing enough.

Thanks for sharing, Danielle! I love it! A great project for all of that pretty scrapbook paper I can’t seem to stop collecting.

See more DIY from Danielle at Take Heart.

Rustic DIY and Enamel Tag Tutorial

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Roeshel

Beautiful reclaimed barnwood
Lovely painted distressed furniture
Numbers!

I love each of those things, don’t you? Meet: Kimberly from

Kimberly is a professional home stager and decorator and a nature at decorating and do-it-yourself projects. Here are some of my favorites:

100 year old reclaimed barnwood before:

Now: Reclaimed Barnwood Hutch

Love!

Dresser Before and After

And a tired old dresser before…

gets a new distressed paint technique and a new purpose in the dining room… oh-la-la!

See those pretty number tags too? I don’t know what it is about numbers but I love the charm it adds to decor, don’t you? Kimberly shares how to make these sweet little charms…

Here’s what you need:

Key tag blanks. (I got mine from Ace Hardware, they are steel with a brass finish and are about 1 and 1/2″ across)
Paint and primer (white..but I’m considering doing some blue or dark green ones with white numbers)
StazOn Stamp Ink (and number stamps)
Embossing Enamel (clear)

Prime and paint the tags. Once dry, stamp the numbers using StazOn.

Line a skillet (frying pan) with foil. (or use an electric skillet). Place the tag on the foil and sprinkle with the embossing powder.

Turn the heat to medium and watch as the embossing powder turns to liquid.

When the embossing powder is completely smooth and transparent, gently remove the foil (with the tag on it) from the pan and place it on a rack to cool.

When the tag is partly cool, but before it is completely cool, gently peel the foil from the tag. and return the tag to the rack until it is completely cool. I also used a nail to remove the powder which had filled the hole while the tag was still warm.

So cool!

To pin from original sources and to see more creative DIY and decorating from Kimberly, visit Serendipity.

For more information on enamel tags, see the original inspiration at Can’t Stop Making Things.

Cork/Chalkboard Tutorial

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Roeshel

Have you ever wondered what to do with a collection of wine corks? I love this awesome project from Laura at

who combines corks + wood trim + chalkboard to create a beautifully framed cork board/chalkboard. (Warning: This project may encourage more wine drinking.) Here’s how she made hers:

Materials needed

Wine corks- lots of them (Laura used 350!)
Piece of MDF- pre-cut to 36inch x 24inch
trim for the outside frame
picture frame for the chalkboard
chalk paint
paint for the outer frame
liquid nails- to secure your frames
hot glue gun- to secure your wine corks
picture frame wire/screws, or Dischangers or 3M velcro for hanging

Tutorial:

1) Cut trim pieces for the frame.

2) Assemble boards on piece of MDF and secure with liquid nails.

3) Clamp and let dry.

4) Paint outside frame and MDF and picture frame.

5) Paint an inner area the same size of the inside of the picture frame with chalkboard paint according to instructions. Let dry.

6) Attach picture frame (framing the chalkboard painted area) with wood glue.

7) Pre-arrange and secure wine corks using hot glue.

8) Attach picture frame wire/screws, Dischangers or 3M velcro to hang.

9) HANG!

Her finished project looks like something I’d Pin from a Pottery Barn catalog. Awesome job, Laura!

See more DIY, decorating and Laura’s beautiful home tour at

What’s all the HOOPla? DIY Hoop Art Tutorial

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Roeshel

My friend Amanda from

created a wall of beautiful art using embroidery hoops and pretty fabrics. Super easy and affordable do-it-yourself to fill up an empty wall space. So many options for making a design for a custom color palette and space.

Materials:

Fabric
Embroidery Hoops

Tutorial:

Simply stretch fabric in embroidery hoops, trim to size and hang. Amanda recommends not putting a whole lot of thought into it. Sometimes a random surprise is the best plan.

Wall before:{naked!}

Wall after:

Fun, colorful, affordable, super quick and easy wall art that makes a big beautiful statement!

See more creative DIY (and more!) from Amanda at Mommy is CooCoo!

3D “L-O-V-E” Letters – Styrofoam Wall Art tutorial

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Roeshel

Still looking for an inexpensive spring decorative craft idea? This project is super easy and inexpensive and a beautiful large statement any wall any time, but perfect for seasonal (SPRING!).

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Easter Highlights from DIY Show Off Project Parade

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Roeshel

There have been some awesome ideas linked up to the DIY Project Parade these past few weeks and since I’m hosting Easter for my family this year, I’m ready to put together a plan. Here are some creative last minute ideas I’m loving:

{gorgeous BHG inspired Easter centerpiece at the Sweet Survival}

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Tissue Paper Pouf Wreath Tutorial

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Roeshel

I’m taking a small break from family room painting to do some crafty fun today. I love tissue paper poufs but hanging them doesn’t always fit with my decorating. This is a great alternative and perfect for spring.

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Spring Mantel & 3D Love Letters wall art

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Roeshel

I love spring and we have been having some ah-mazing nearly summer-like weather with lots of sunshine and warmer-than-usual temps. Nothing lifts my spirits more than open windows, fresh air and no snow. It’s motivation to do-it-yourself (that’s a verb, right?) something pretty, colorful and fun. A spring mantel:

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Pottery Barn inspired wooden ball chandelier

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Roeshel

Meet: Jeanette from

What can you do with 600 wooden balls, a tuna can, a vanity mirror and chandelier parts? Yes you’ve read those materials correctly! Unbelievable:

Jeanette made this Pottery Barn Wooden Ball Chandelier!

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Cork/Chalkboard Tutorial

What’s all the HOOPla? DIY Hoop Art Tutorial

3D “L-O-V-E” Letters – Styrofoam Wall Art tutorial

Easter Highlights from DIY Show Off Project Parade

Tissue Paper Pouf Wreath Tutorial

Spring Mantel & 3D Love Letters wall art

Pottery Barn inspired wooden ball chandelier