May 2009

Her room is not done but I’ve been asked to share an update so
I thought I’d post the few things I’ve done so far… click on any pic to enlarge for detail.
And if you have any suggestions – I’m open to hearing them! Her room is Red, Pink and white.

This was my first vinyl project and it wasn’t easy… I searched high and low for a vector image to suit her room decor, found this one at iheartvector.com. I then used Illustrator to separate the image into ten pieces which I then converted into individual .svg files. One by one I imported each into SCAL, cut each then pieced back together on the wall. I did this because the original image wouldn’t allow enough space in the center for her initials. Getting all the detail in the filigree to attach to the wall and not rip was the hardest part. Measures approximately 20″ x 24″.

Memo Board: This frame has been used in every house we’ve owned. In our first house we used in the kitchen. I distressed the frame and painted a piece of wood for a chalk board. In the second house I painted the frame and put cork in the center for a bulletin board. For Miss Mallory, I backed with pink fabric and added red velvet ribbon and accented with satin roses. It awaits a post card from Grandma and Grandpa who are currently traveling in Germany.

Chandelier: I posted the slideshow of this transformation a while back.
{Link to March 4 Post}
In short, it was an ugly chandelier that needed a total face lift. From the paint to the electrical. One of my favorite projects thus far.

Shag Heart: This is a rug I mounted to a piece of wood. It was Valentines decor I found for 70% off at Marshall’s.

Closet Organizers: I posted the details of this project not too long ago as well.
{Link to March 24 Post}
In short, I bought wooden door hangers and decorated with my E.

Framed Art: I bought two white frames from Goodwill, painted them red, adorned with pink buttons all the way around and embellished with a white grosgrain bow. The artwork shown was made by Micah. (Various drops of paint in a box, add a few marbles then shake shake shake!)

Odds and Ends: A collection of milk glass, coordinating silk flowers in a pink vase and a Raggedy Ann doll.

Projects in progress: A corset shaped beveled mirror etched with a design that I haven’t decided on, a sewn crib purse for her favorite friend, ribbon bows to the tabs that top the drapes, a quote by or on her closet, I’m thinking… “A girl’s best accessory will always be her loving family”, paint a few knobs that I bought that match her curtain rod caps. (Found these at Lowes for 80% off!) Maybe hang them on the wall to hang her coats or add a ribbon with clothes pins to hang pictures on – haven’t yet decided. I also want to work on bookends, a clock and a toy box or hope chest.

Craigslist, Hospice and Goodwill are my favorite shop spots. Lots to do but it’s so fun to repurpose. This is the only room I have total carte blanche in and I’m going to take full advantage!

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I was up till 3am last night with a bug… and here he is.

During pregnancy I gave myself an “eat all you want” pass and now that she’s here I’m paying the price. I’m having to exercise some self control and not eat everything in sight. With this change, I want to craft in every way possible… I’ve been dying to cross stitch, sew, paint, knit ‘um I’ve even looked into needle felting and leatherworking! So, here’s my first non-paper craft. I’m sure there will be more in the coming weeks but for now, I’m trying to stick with projects I have the materials to do.

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I’ve been going back and forth on which marker route to go… SU, Copic or Prismacolor’s. So after months and months of reviewing each of these I sold all of my cart boxes and used the money to shop Carpe Diem! To get FREE shipping I went in on an order with Deborah, scrapn_momof2 and that allowed us to buy a couple more markers each!

I have been hanging out at “I Like Markers” and can’t wait to play with my Greeting Farm stamps! I just need to find the right paper… so many choices but which is best for me?!

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My one and only niece Leia turns 2 in July and her Mom loves Sprinkles Cupcakes so I couldn’t resist making her one of these giftcard holders. I really liked the grosgrain ribbon for the whipped cream on my last one so I wanted to carry that effect over to this one by doing that for the entire layer of frosting. I used the DCWV Sweet Stack for the cupcake liner and my E to cut chipboard holder and the liner. It’s rare that we list what products we didn’t use but I just wanted to say that I didn’t use my score-pal to make the accordion pleats for the liner, the pattern paper is too thick and it ends up ripping the paper which makes for an ugly finish. I hope to make a card to go with it tonight.

Oh and after about 15 years, this was my glue-gun-minis’ final project… my he RIP.

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