Skip to main content

My crazy crafty weekend!

The weekend was great. Snow...skiing (not me the hubby and son)...sledding...fireplace snuggles...and oh, I crafted my fanny off!  I just have the crafty itch right now, maybe because Christmas is over and i need to keep busy (not that HSing the kiddies does not keep me busy cause it does) but i am always looking for ways to make nice house decor without breaking the bank.   This weekend was no exception!  All the crafts I did this weekend cost me $ 1 or less!  That's right!

Here is weekend crafty project 1 - Faux Dried Flower Wreath

Originally this was being made for the girls' room, however, it turned out soooo great I hung it in the newly painted hallway!  What do you think?  I found this idea over at Gluesticks.


Up close it looks like dried hydrangeas.  Tutorial coming soon!   I painted a wooden knob black and stuck it to the wall with a double sided stickem.    Cost $ 1.00 for the Styrofoam circle underneath. 

I am thinking on making a tree using the Styrofoam trees and pink paper (all it is is paper flowers that i punched out with my flower punch) since I did not give it to the girls and Molly was counting on it...lol


Crafty Weekend Project 2 - shutter gets new life

This is a shutter panel that i found at the Christmas Tree shop a few years ago (on the clearance rack) for
 $ .50 (don't you just love those finds!)  It is a little beat up and has a chip out of the top, but that is what I liked about it.   It was hanging in my our kitchen for a few years. I took it down the other day when i hung up our newly crafted EAT sign (see that here)  and it was sitting in the garage for the week.  I had an idea!  


I covered up the Banana Split  Ice Cream sticker on the top with chalkboard paper (has an adhesive side to it to stick easy). I could have used my chalkboard paint, but this was easier and i had it in my junk drawer.

Here is the after:


It's back in the kitchen (for now) as it's propped up against the bay window in the kitchen.  I can use it for scripture or whatever else I want to.  
Cost:  ZERO -
 I had the shutter already and the chalkboard paper. (But normally the paper is $ 7 for two 
8 1/2 X 11 sheets)


Crafty Weekend Project 3 - Valentine Projects


Next project is a sneak peek at some Valentine's day decorations that I am working on....


Don't want to ruin the VD post that I will have in a few weeks...so just a glimpse..lol...cost ZERO!  All stuff I had around the house....wonder what it is?  


Wait until you see what I do with a bunch of these sweet hearts!  Price ZERO
So easy to make and so many IDEAS coming your way!

Hope you had a blessed weekend..now I have to get to work on my weeks lesson plans for the kiddies!







Comments

Anonymous said…
oo how fun!! Love all of the crafting you got into this weekend!
Love your crafts! Especially that shutter. I want to get into the mood to craft. My crafty moods come and go..lol
Lisa said…
You are always an inspiration! Did you see the pillow I made for my daughter's bed? I think you might be proud! :)
http://hsdays.blogspot.com/2011/01/sewing-project.html
These are great! Thanks so much for sharing them I love the wreath!
Grannys Attic said…
Great wreath and can't wait to see the results of the Valentine decor. Thanks for sharing, Vicky

Popular posts from this blog

National Chocolate Chip Day

May 15, 2012 is National Chocolate Chip Day Today is National Chocolate Chip Day! Chocolate chips are an essential ingredient in dozens of delicious baked goods—chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate chip muffins, chocolate chip brownies, chocolate chip bagels, and many more. You can even find chili recipes that call for these sweet morsels! In the 1930s, Ruth Graves Wakefield created the original chocolate chip cookie at her Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. Ruth intended to bake chocolate cookies for her guests, but she ran out of baker’s chocolate. She substituted with chopped up semi-sweet chocolate morsels and discovered that the pieces did not melt into the dough as she expected. Her cookies were an instant hit. Today, 25% of all the cookies baked in the United States are chocolate chip! To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day, pick up a bag of chocolate chips at the supermarket and bake something yummy to share with friends and cowor

Two Giveaways!

I am cleaning out the homeschool supply and curriculum closet!  I am teaming up with Jolanthe over at Homeschool Creations for her and other homeschoolers for the: I have two different giveaways to bless 2 families with!   (FYI - these are all great resources and we happen to have duplicates of all the books we are giving away and recommend them all - we will only be able to ship to the US due to the weight of these boxes, thanks) Number 1:  Preschool - Kindergarten Level  Here is what 1 lucky follower will win: (all except 1 book are brand new and never used) Supplies: 8 pencils 1 package of Alphabet Stamps Package of Sight Words flash cards Student Addition Table (works like a slide ruler) Books: Curious George - The Boat Show - Level 1 Scholastic Science Vocabulary Readers - Cave Homes  Scholastic Science Vocabulary Readers - Colorful Leaves Scholastic Science Vocabulary Readers - Fantastic Bats Scholastic - Polar Bears (level 1 reader) Scholastic Science Reader - Thunder and Light

Two Giveaways!

I am cleaning out the homeschool supply and curriculum closet!  I am teaming up with Jolanthe over at Homeschool Creations for her and other homeschoolers for the: I have two different giveaways to bless 2 families with!   (FYI - these are all great resources and we happen to have duplicates of all the books we are giving away and recommend them all - we will only be able to ship to the US due to the weight of these boxes, thanks) Number 1:  Preschool - Kindergarten Level  Here is what 1 lucky follower will win: (all except 1 book are brand new and never used) Supplies: 8 pencils 1 package of Alphabet Stamps Package of Sight Words flash cards Student Addition Table (works like a slide ruler) Books: Curious George - The Boat Show - Level 1 Scholastic Science Vocabulary Readers - Cave Homes  Scholastic Science Vocabulary Readers - Colorful Leaves Scholastic Science Vocabulary Readers - Fantastic Bats Scholastic - Polar Bears (level 1 reader) Scholastic Science Reader - Thu