Holy Names

I am really excited to show you this project!  I couldn't post it sooner because I made it for my in laws Christmas gift.  I didn't want them to accidentaly see it.  They came down this past week for a visit so I was able to give them their gift.  I saw this BEAUTIFUL idea on I Show Off Vinyl Designs and new this would make a perfect gift for my in laws.  Especially since they arrived home just a few months ago from a 2 year service mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Australia. 

I created the image in Photoshop because I wanted to do something more than vinyl.  There are so many fun options that Photoshop offers!  I kept the same design/set up that Becky from I Show Off did but made a few minor changes and addtions.  I hope they enjoy it!

If anyone is interested in printing out your own picture, please let me know!  I have the JPEG saved and will be more than happy to share!  All you will need to do is save it to your computer and send it to Costco to have it printed in the size of your choice.  I say Costco because they are so quick and inexpensive!

Mother's Day Gift Idea

Mother's Day is coming - May 9th to be exact! 

I was trying to decide what to get my mother this year because really she has everything!  She doesn't enjoy mani's and pedi's because she is to shy to show anyone her feet, she is allergic to real flowers and perfume, when she wants something she just gets it! So I had to put my thinking cap on again this year.  My mom always has something hanging on her front door and this idea came to me.

Supplies:

1 barnwood frame

1 piece of scrapbook paper

Vinyl lettering

1 giant gerber daisy

small flowers and fillers

hot glue and glue gun

I measured my "fillers" to be the length I wanted and tied them off with some twine.

Use a hot glue gun to attach it to the frame.

Clip of the stem of the gerber daisy and hot glue to the frame covering the base of the fillers.

Attach scrapbook paper inside the frame and apply vinyl lettering.

Simple as that!

The frame can stand on it's on.  Say like on a entry table?  Or maybe even attach some burlap with a staple gun to the back and hang on your front door.....like this!

(Please forgive the horrible ness of this picture.  My camera was being stubborn!)

Happy Mothers' Day to all the great Mothers out there!

All Things Spring!

The BEST part of living in Southern Utah is the weather.  Spring is here and I am LOVIN' it!  I can't help but open the doors to the backyard, let the kids run wild, sit in my kitchen and CRAFT!  I can see and hear the kids, smell the spring air and do what I love most!  Here is what I created this week.

SPRING "BLOOM" FRAME

This is my version of the cute frame I posted earlier that my friend Kellie had made.

Supplies:

8x10 plaque made from MDF Board

Scrapbook Paper

Ribbon/Fabric

Vinyl

Distress Ink

Spray Adhesive

Directions:

1. Cut the scrapbook paper to fit the mdf board and distress the edges of the paper.

2. Use spray adhesive or Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the frame.

3. Wrap ribbon/fabric around the frame and tie in knot/bow.

4. Cut out flowers (I used my Cricut) 3 different sizes and use a brad to connect them.  Distress edges.  I free handed a leaf (they don't have to perfect!) because I felt the picture needed some green.  Hot glue flower(s) on.

5. Cut out your vinyl (I used my Cricut...again) to say "BLOOM" or whatever you would like.  Attach and you have your own Spring frame.  Total cost for this project: FREE.  All of it was in my craft closet!

 SPRING RIBBON GARLAND

My entry table needed something.  A little spring garland maybe?

Supplies:

Wire hangers.  I used two because that's all I could find in my house!

Ribbon

Fabric

Twine

Directions:

1. Disassemble wire hangers and straighten them out.  Well, kinda straighten them out.  I left all the bends and curves in them.

2. Bend ends under in a loop.  (This is for safety purposes.  I can just see my kids....stabbing each other with sharp ribbon garland.  Can you see that one on the news?  Child stabbed by sibling with hanger made into garland!)

3. Cut several strips of fabric, ribbon and twine.  I cut them all about 4-5 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.  Really whatever your preference.

4. Loop around wire hanger and tie a knot.  Continue until wire is full and desired thickness is achieved!

That easy and once again, total cost: FREE!  Just use what you have around the house!

SPRING TWINE VASE

I saw this great idea on Brown Paper Packages and just had to make it!

She used real flowers, but real just doesn't fly in my house.  I also used what I had around the house (I am super cheap and don't want to spend any money) and I found this galvanized tin pail/vase thing in the garage.  I seriously think I bought it 8 years ago and forgot about it.  But, with a little twine, ribbon, paper clip, paper and calla lillies, this ugly tin pail vase thing is just screaming SPRING!

SPRING "GROW"

Now, this creation was inspired by the Visiting Teaching Message in the Ensign for the month of March.  The message talks about strengthening faith in God and Jesus Christ through personal scripture study.  I guess for me, reading the scriptures has helped me "GROW" on so many levels I can't begin to describe my feelings.  I felt it only appropriate to remind myself that if I do not study the gospel, I will not "GROW" to become the woman, wife, mother, and daughter of God that my Heavenly Father wants me to be.

Supplies:

2x4x6 Wood Block

Wood Stain

Tulips

Scrapbook Paper

Vinyl

Spray Adhesive or Mod Podge

Hot Glue and Glue Gun

Drill

Directions:

1. Cut your 2x4 down to size and stain.

2. Drill three holes on the top of block.  Make sure to drill the holes large enough for the stem to fit.

3. Cut out scrapbook paper and distress edges.  Adhere to block using spray adhesive or Mod Podge.

4. Trim your tulips to the height you would like.  Put hot glue into the holes in the wood block.  Stick the stem of the tulip into the hole.

5. Cut your vinyl (I used my Cricut) and attach to the scrapbook paper.

So, get to creating some cute SPRING crafts!  I would LOVE to see your finished projects!

We are linking up to Craftaholics Anonymous for the Easter Roundup!  Go check out all the cute Easter ideas!

BLOOM

I am loving this frame my friend Kellie made for Spring!

Check out her tutorial here.

Thanks Kellie for this cute idea.