If you've been following along, you know I love to make wood signs. I love taking a standard piece of wood and turning it into a rustic piece of art with a meaningful word or saying. I've made personalized signs, holiday versions, song lyrics, a sign for my new laundry area, signs with purposeful words, and this "happy as a clam" summer … [Read more...]
patriotic wood tray
I painted this wood tray a few years ago and I just love how versatile it is - and how much use it gets especially this time of year. I've used it as a centerpiece tray, cupcake display, hanging wood art, shelf decor, and candle holder. Whatever it’s purpose, it’s an easy project to make. And the rustic, worn look makes this a forgiving … [Read more...]
One Room Challenge™ – closet makeover (week 3)
Today marks Week 3 of the One Room Challenge™. It’s really week 4 for the participants but I was a little late to the party. So today I’m posting about the progress I’ve made on my daughter’s closet makeover. If you missed the last 2 weeks, click here to see week 1 and my vision board, and click here to see my progress on week 2. As a … [Read more...]
Easy Wall Art Ideas | Chapter Nine: Herringbone Art
I’m loving Chapter Nine in the Easy Wall Art Ideas series: Herringbone Art. I see this pattern everywhere - scarves, jackets, dishes, home decor, jewelry — it’s oh-so-trendy! It got it’s name because the arrangement of rectangles are suppose to resemble the bones of a fish such as a herring. Although this pattern is mostly associated with … [Read more...]
Easy Wall Art Ideas | Chapter Four: Watercolor Type
So you think you can watercolor? Last week, in Chapter Two in the Easy Wall Art Ideas series, I showed you how to make watercolor stripes. Easy, right? So now we’re taking watercolor to the next level. It’s just as easy and I think the results are so cool. Chapter Four is Watercolor Type. You pick a meaningful word, or just a simple … [Read more...]
