Valentine's Glitter Garland

This year I am determined to have more festive decorations, but I have to do it with a small budget. *sigh* If only we had unlimited funds to spend, but then I don't think I would ever leave Hobby Lobby or Target. I will gradually add to my holiday themed decorations over the years and Raleigh can help me in the coming years. 

One thing I saw and fell in love with was glitter garlands/banners! I had seen it on other blogs but didn't want to spend the money on them when I knew how easy they were to make. So you can imagine where I went to get my supplies…Walmart?…noooo Hobby Lobby. 

Supplies:
Twine or String
Glitter Scrapbook Paper
Hot Glue Gun
Exact-o Knife

First, I printed out a template to trace on the back of the scrapbook paper & cut it out from the back.

 

Find out how much string/twine you want, cut, and lay out your letters to see how it will look.

Finally, break out the glue gun and get to work! 

I wanted my garland to go with an empty frame I have had stashed behind my couch for months. It stared at me for weeks and I couldn't figure out what to do with it so I hid it away. I put it to good use now on my table with this pretty banner. I found two beautiful windows this past week that I've been hunting for to decorate with around the house. I punched a few circles out too so this window didn't feel so boring. 

I had bought 2 sheets of the glitter paper, just in case, so I had a whole sheet left over. I found another frame that had been neglected to be hung (hubby is a procrastinator like me). I put a piece of black and white scrapbook paper in and cut out a heart on the glitter paper. I used a cookie cutter as my template which turned out perfect.

my preview from Instagram

ALL DONE!

It's simple and to the point. I love this set up and it only cost me a few bucks! 

What do yal think?

I have a lot of old diaper boxes in Raleigh's closet that just got a makeover. I will try to get that up by tomorrow, if I don't get distracted with more painting. :D hehehe

Photo Canvas Transfer

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

I'm Back! I know I have been gone through the holidays. You know how busy, hectic, I wanna pull my hair out kind of crazy it gets. We enjoyed the holidays the best we could this year since we had a few people missing from the celebration. We ate lots of good food, had a few drinks ;), and just enjoyed being around the family.

This year I didn't get to do a lot of homemade gifts like I wanted to do, but I did one in particular that I love. I transferred blown up photos to canvases for two sweet little boys I know. They are both football players and they are about to get a makeover in their room in a sports theme so I thought it would tie in perfect.

Supplies:
12x16 canvas (Walmart)- $9.67
Modge Podge (on hand)
Foam brush (on hand)
11x14 pictures (Walgreens)- $10.99each  $7.26each with coupon

I did not know how well it would work out with the difference in the size of the canvases and the prints but being so close to Christmas, everywhere was sold out of the size I did want so I had to compromise.   I liked how they turned out though because there was enough room for their names.


1. Painted the edges of the canvas & sides that would show because the picture was too small.

2. Find out where you want the picture to be on the canvas

3. Spread Modge Podge on the empty canvas generously!

4. Lay the photo on the canvas exactly how you want it, smooth out any bubbles underneath. 

5. Let dry, make yourself some coco or coffee because it doesn't take long.

6. Put on another layer of Modge Podge over each picture. (Don't worry it wont stay cloudy)

7. Let dry.

8. You can draw or paint on there now. I used chalk since it was a matte black paint I used. (It got smudged in the traveling on Christmas) 

The boys were so excited and their parents were amazed too. Their mom did awesome homemade gifts too so we got homemade scarves (sooo soft! it was like butter, but not slimy), a baby infinity scarf, a baby headband, and some chalkboard mason jars! She knows me well I think ;)

I am also working on a weekly cleaning checklist to get more organized and on a better schedule this year. I hope I stick to it; I tend to procrastinate…a lot.

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend! Today is hump day for me, but I see the finish line. Also keep my little Raleigh in your thoughts. She has been sick for awhile now and it's just getting worse so she is going to those nice white coat doctors today for help.