Pass It On

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Roeshel

Have you met Linda at

? She’s super talented and so sweet. She, along with some of her closest blog friends, are hosting a blog event called…

The idea is that they started a ‘pay it forward’ type thing and sent a handmade gift to some lucky girls. I was one of Linda’s lucky friends and received two amazing gifts…

If you know Linda, you know she has an natural talent for creating some of the most beautiful accent pillows using drop cloths.

But I’m looking forward to participating in Pass It On and I will make two surprises for a blog friend, one to keep and one to pass on. I’ll keep you posted about that. I may even choose more than one blog friend! 😉

Linda recently opened an Etsy Shop filled with beautiful designs…

and is hosting a fun pillow party starting tomorrow 4/24 (you’re invited!)…

Linda, thank you SO much for the beautiful ruffled pillows and choosing me to be a part of the Pass It On Project. We’re in the process of redoing our family room and they are just so so sweet and perfect!

Thrifty Treasures

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Roeshel

My trip to the thrift store this week resulted in two Venice prints. A little more expensive than I’d normally consider ($10/each) but the retail price shows $40/each and they have an old world feel that’s perfect for the living room. $80 for $20. Not bad.

I needed to add some steel wire to the back to hang {tips for hanging pictures on plaster walls}…

and now they fill a previously empty wall space:

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14 Days of Love…Blue Valentine {ribbon wreath tutorial}

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Roeshel

I don’t normally really decorate for Valentine’s Day but when Ashley from Cherished Bliss asked if I wanted to join 14 Days of Love, I just couldn’t resist! Visit the link below to follow all 14 days of fabulous Valentine projects…she did a fantastic job organizing this fun blog event! {Thanks, Ashley!}

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You can see my “14” tutorial and X’s and O’s how-to over at the DIY Club today where I used some Deco Art Americana acrylic craft paint, Stencils and Glamour Dust.

Ribbon Wreath Tutorial

Pin It {key to my heart wreath}

I used:

Styrofoam heart
2 spools of organza ribbon {you can choose different types/all one type – up to you!}
2 spools of glittery wired ribbon
1 spool of toile
Deco Art Americana craft paint (Desert Turquoise)
Embellishments (I used a decorative key)
hot glue
paper clip

1. Since I’m doing a non traditional Valentine turquoise, I painted my wreath form {Desert Turquoise by Deco Art). The wreath will show through in a few spots as a finished project, this camouflages the white foam form. Let. dry.

2. I cut ribbon into approx. 12″ pieces and cut the toile into approx. 8″ pieces.

{Tip: fold ribbon in half lengthwise, snip ends at an angle to create an inverted “v” on the ends.}

3. I alternated organza, wired ribbon and toile, tying it around the wreath form, experimenting with different ways of tying (regular knot, looping around, adding 2-3 pieces of ribbon at a time) but I kept a consistent pattern.

4. I attached a paper clip to the back/top/center for use as a ‘hanger’ with hot glue.

5. Trim ribbon as needed and ‘fluff’.

6. Embellish as desired. I added a decorative key.

Ta-da! Key to my heart {ribbon} wreath.

The thing about this wreath is I can leave it up a little longer since it shares my March birthstone color. 🙂

X’s & O’s decorative accent tutorial

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“14” decorative accent tutorial

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What do you think? {yes, that’s my fancy/schmancy DIY photo backdrop…but for all you know, it could be a wall in my home, right? These accessories are really displayed on my mantel in real life.} Want more Valentine inspiration? Visit the creative blog friends shown on the button for more fun ideas!

See Aimee’s SUPER cute MR.&MRS. {in the bedroom – G rated, I promise} at It’s Overflowing shared yesterday and tomorrow ~ check out the sweets at See Kate Sew then get ready for an awesome HUGE giveaway at My Cherished Bliss on February 7th!