Thursday, December 30, 2010

Fabric Covered Magnet Boards

About a month ago I bought these 3 Magnet boards with the intention of covering them with fabric and putting them on a wall to have as a place to hang photos and kids artwork, etc.

At the time I bought the Magnet boards I also went ahead and made the magnets with the glass marbles and scrapbooking paper underneath it.

 

Here's my fabric I bought at Hobby Lobby. I wanted something fairly neutral so that I could spruce it up and change it out with either fabric rosettes or any other accessory.
 

I used my Glue Gun to glue the fabric around the back of the metal.



 There were pre-made holes in two of the corners to either hang it on nails (this is what I did) or you could tie pretty ribbon on it and hang it from the ribbon.



Here they are all three done with my magents on them.



This is what happened when my 2 year old found they were magnetic.


This is the ugly wall it's going on. I had my chicken wire frame hanging here to hang the photos and such on with mini clothes pins...After 4 years I was sick of looking at it and needed a change.


Here they are hanging up. Next week I am getting a Vinyl saying to hang above it. By the photo you can't tell but these really are centered on this wall. I'm thinking maybe hanging them higher and putting a shelf below them to put knick knacks on and maybe some hooks to hang stuff from too. What do you think? I know that it looks pretty bare right now but it's much better than the chicken wire deal!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Felt Heart Wreath


I won a small giveaway over at The Idea Room yesterday, I didn't win any products or anything but I won a spot on her sidebar to have my blog listed there! Sweet huh?! She has so many readers and I'm hoping that some will come here and check me out too!

Because I love the Idea Room's blog I thought I would post a REALLY cool project she did for Valentines 2010. I want to do this project since it's almost time for Valentines again and I bought the cutest copper wreath stand on clearance at Target.
 I need to go get a bunch of felt from Joann's to do this and I'm wondering if there is a better way to cut circles out? Does that circle cutter thing of Martha Stewart's cut through fabric??

Click here for the Tutorial

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Decorating Ideas for the New Year

Martha Stewart Decorating ideas for the new year!

Empty Pictures frames grouped together (my husband would HATE this!)

Grouped Mirrors, Again my husband would hate this.

My husband would LOVE this picture grouping


I wished so badly that I had a kitchen window because I would do this and have all sort of beautiful plants.

These curtains are made out of mens handkerchiefs...Amazing, would probably take MINUTES to make this.

Bottle cap picture thumb tacks.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Reindeer Food!

This is a GREAT idea for tonight and will take virtually no time at all to get it ready! I can't wait until my kids are a little older to understand these things and I can do them with them...I will have to store it away in my memory bank.

Reindeer {food}

How to make reindeer food.

Items needed:
Oats
Glitter 
Sprinkles
Mix all together. This is something your children can do.

Now if you wanted to package up a few bags and give to a few of your neighbors, you might want to print up these free tags from Kim at TomKat Studios. She’s so good. Such cute tags!


Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Pottery Barn Inspired NOEL Art

Craftily Ever After has a tutorial on how to do this PB-Inspired Noel Art.


Singed Flower Tutorial

I am going to be sporadic with my blogging this week (because of Christmas) and next week too (because my husband is going to be taking some time off of work).

Check out how to make these flowers!

Crafty Mama has a tutorial on how to make these silk flowers...

Monday, December 20, 2010

My Wishlist

These are a few things I have on my wish list or things that I see around the internet that I would love to own one day!
Hot Rollers (I get so sick of standing around my curling iron, I want to stick the rollers in and walk away)
Look at this Beautiful Camera Bag! I already got my new dSLR camera for Christmas, This would make me stylish with my new camera!
I want this for my phone!
Pretty jewelry organizer
Love this pendant
I don't know if I could pull off this hat, but isn't it exquisite!
Camera Strap for the new camera
I need a pair of these Urn's for my front yard
Beautiful pillows for my ugly brown leather couches
These Rachel Ray spoons that rest on the edge of your pots and pans so you dont have a dirty counter.
These boots are pretty cute, although these might not be the exact ones I want...Boots are so "In" right now...I want a pair that are no heals and cute like these ones. I love the detail on these.

Peppermint Fudge Cake Jars

Our Best Bites does the cutest small jar desserts. I love this Peppermint Fudge Cake in a jar! I love anything and everything mint and peppermint!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Gift Wrapping

We had a service auction with my church several weeks ago and I auctioned off Gift Wrapping! I LOVE to wrap presents. I love making pretty packages. Look at all these beautiful and fun ways to wrap gifts.







Thursday, December 16, 2010

Sugar Plums

I don't know what the heck a sugar plum is and I don't know that I necessarily dreamed of them when I was growing up, BUT, if it had been anything like these then I'm sure I would have been asking for these beauties in my stocking

eighteen25 is the master of cuteness!


We Have a Winner

We made it to 74 entries so I was happy with that!

This Mary Kay TimeWise set is going to make someones day!

Thank You SO much Michelle for doing this great giveaway.

Don't forget to go check out Michelle's Mary Kay website.



And now for the lucky winner:

FairyWater said...

Thuy Truong - I registered at Mary Kay's website!

fairywater79@gmail.com

contact me at 1stladyothouse@gmail.com and give me your address and I will put you in contact with Michelle!
Thanks everyone for your entries.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Christmas Cookies

Have you ever heard that Christmas song called "Christmas Cookies and Holiday Hearts"?
It's a cute song we sang as a family when I was growing up. Every time I think about today's post I sing this song in my head!

Christmas Cookies

Ok, Ok, Not so much just Cookies, but treats!


Beautiful Royal Icing Cookies

Candy Cane Oreo Brownies

These two cute treats are from I <3>

Minty Chocolate Christmas Cookies
from
101 cookbooks



Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Womens Day


I couldn't resist posting these crocheted cookies


Don't these cute cookies look like plaid ornaments!


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