Just Because Days...

I LOVE "Just Because" days.  Those are the days my wonderful hubby brings home a special treat showing just how much he loves me for now reason at all, "just because" he is awesome! :)  Yesterday was one of those days...He brought home a beautiful bouquet of flowers and I didn't have a fancy vase on hand so I decided to take a mason jar and spruced it up a little bit.  This project took less than 5 minutes!  It's a small touch, but adds just enough without taking away the beauty of the flowers.

Materials:

Mason jar

Jute

Ribbon

Hot glue gun

Place a small amount of hot glue on your mason jar and attach your jute.  Continue to wrap the jute around your jar placing a small bead of hot glue every few inches to keep the jute in place.

Continue wrapping your jute until you reach your desired thickness.  Add a ribbon and your flowers!

Aren't they beautiful!!

Happy Crafting!!

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Framed Cork Board

I am just LOVING how my craft room is coming together!!  In just a few more days i'll be showing you the pictures of the how its going to be for a while until I have more time finished project.  This framed corkboard was super easy and fits just perfectly in my craft room.

Materials:

Frame

Cork board

Hot glue gun

Embellishments

Find an old frame that you wish to use. Take out the picture, making sure you keep the cardboard.

Using the cardboard as a template, hot glue your cordboard pieces to the cardboard. 

Use an exacto knife to cut if needed.

Spray paint your frame and put your cardboard back in.  Add any desired embellishments.

I added a few buttons and some left over ties from THIS PROJECT!!

Happy Crafting!!

Teachers, Classes & Books...OH MY!

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 I am surrounded by family members that are going to college.  My sister Courtney is graduating this weekend!  I am so proud of you girly!!  My Aunt Julie decided to go back to school a few years ago and just graduated on Monday.WOO HOO to you too!  My sister in law is in college and my husband is taking his Masters.. I know alot of you have family members in school either finishing up a degree or furthering their education.

  One thing that seems to be in common with all college "students" is BOOKS.  I can't even begin to tell you the amount of $ that my family members have had to spend on necessary books and then to have to either sell them or store them away can be such a waste..... A great solution is....

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{Homemade By You #10}

{Homemade By You} is here!  WHO WANTS TO PARTY?!?  I know I DO!  Super excited to see what you all have been busy making!

Here is last weeks "Most Clicked On" Link

Love this sweet vintage look!

Vintage Doily Lanterns From Desire Empire

Check out some more great features!  Such great talent you all have!

I just LOVE what a little spray paint can do...Check out this sweet before and after!

Crate From It's Overflowing

This makes me want to steal my husbands shirt and make one for myself!

Boyfriend Top From Truly Myrtle

LOVE all the colors...this is such a great project for a kids room or a playroom!

DIY Crayon Letter From My Darling Days

This drink looks hmmm delicious! Loving all the spring/summer recipes and drinks floating around!

Easy Citrus Punch From A Crafty Cook

I am so excited to see what you got this week!!! :)

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Fabric Scrap Knot Bunting

Are you getting sick of seeing projects and tutorials with the colors white, turquoise and yellow yet???  I promise I will expand my colors choices soon....I am just so busy trying to get things  done just the way I want them in my craft room, but obviously you all know that you can change colors and fabric to the colors you love!  I can't wait to show you what the whole wall looks like with this fun bunting, I had to show you just one small part because I didn't want you to see whats on the rest of the wall :)  Soon enough I will!

Materials:

Strips of Fabric

Jute/Ribbon/String

Decide how long you need your bunting to be and cut a piece of jute or ribbon.  Cut out LOTS of fabric strips!  I don't have an exact amount of what I cut out...sorry.  It all depends on how big or small you want your bunting.  I cut my strips to be about 8 inch X 2 in. 

 Tie your jute up somewhere...you can even hang it on the wall where you plan on leaving it.  Tie your individual strips in a knot on your jute.

It's best if you keep your knots close together.  It gives your bunting a fuller look!

This project was done in like 30 minutes.  Making those knots takes a little time :)  I just love the look of this bunting.  It would be super cute in some pinks and purples for a little girls room too :)

Happy Crafting!!