DECOR: 2349

I ventured out today to Hobby Lobby. Usually equals trouble but they had great sales. And once I saw these...I had to have them. 

And so I then had to find a place to put them up. And the stairway wall was the right spot. I ended up getting my house number...it will always be part of my history as the first place (and maybe only) I owned. 

I did have a little game with myself called "How many holes can I make before one number is level and up?" Let's just say I got better as I went upward. 

And yes I survived a probably not so safe attempt to hang the "2". And I am in my pj's. 

But I love the finished look. And it also means the start of my art creeping up the stairs. I need more wall space. 

Some other ways you could use the numbers is for family size. Or kid's age, etc. 

ONE LITTLE WORD: 2015 = LIGHT

PARENTS' 40TH ANNIVERSARY: Decor

Having a reason to celebrate is always a good way to incorporate crafty goodness. I created 5 items to use at my parents' 40th Anniversary party.

 

#1: Image Transfer Blocks with Wooden Spool Hearts

 

#2 Pom Pom Garland

 

#3 Timeline of Love

 

#4 "40" in Pictures

 

#5 Photo Prompt Saying

 

 

 

PINTEREST PROJECT: Wooden Spools Heart

the inspiration:

the supplies:

Collection of wooden spools from eBay, vintage store, and my mama. 

I found this on clearance at HomeGoods for $6 a few years ago, not knowing what to do.  I just knew it was cheaper than buying wood and putting together a pallet board & hanging materials.

Initially, a wooden girl, lifeguard chair, and life saver were on top, but I ripped it off.

the process:

Spray painted white over entire board.

Areas of the glue didn't take well, and some paint was already chipping off.

I created a template to use for sizing matters to get an idea of the location on the pallet.

Prearranging the spools before gluing everything down was key.

  It took about 3 tries to get it the right location and shape I wanted. 

Along the way I found this spool with my name on it so I had to keep it aside for something special.

Using a hot glue gun, I started with the outline. 

Then filled in the heart before gluing...

but I then decided the heart was too big for the initial idea and left the outline as is. I plan to add a family photo or collage inside. Perfect in my opinion! 

I took the "Alison" spool and faced it forward next to one with a star on top.

Adding a personal touch to resemble a punctuation of a period. Thus the symbol is making a statement such as LOVE, ADORE, EMBRACE. 

And the final result is completely ADORABLE!

And hung with care!!