Terracotta.

So, work is intense lately. To say the least. Thinking about wedding stuff seems to be the only thing that gets me through some days. Tonight I discovered a new love; a mysterious and unfamiliar realm was explored. It's called TERRACOTTA. I love these pots. The thing I may love the most is the fact that I can craft them, plant wildflowers in em, and bring em straight to the wedding for additional space-filler/centerpieces. 

The idea is to make risers for the pots and vases to create varying height, texture and depth. How'd I make these risers? Easy. Wrap burlap around a solid block of wood (this one is 6x6) and fasten with staples or hot glue. Use fabric, ribbon or lace (like I did) to trim the edges. 

Decorating the pots is the best part. I used jute rope and hot glued it spirally. More time-consuming than you may have guessed, but worth it (I think).

One more shot

I still plan on doing more stuff to these cute terracottas. I bought several in different sizes because I love variation. I am using some recycled craft paper to mod podge one of two, similar to this:

(image credit: the bride's cafe)

In fact, this post is what inspired me to try these lovely projects. Aren't they adorable? 

Marble magnets

Do you have extra craft paper, scraps, magazines or even newspaper--just lyin' around? I do. I've got TONS of it. A good solution that my crafty friend Amy suggested: marble magnets. They're easy, cute, fun, versatile--and they make GREAT gifts.

I'm a little late posting this, but as requested, here are the pictures and tutorial.

Stuff I used: E6000 glue (you can also use Mod Podge, but this stuff worked better for images I printed from my computer), clear, flat marbles, paper scraps and small disc magnets. You can get all this stuff at your local craft store.

1. Punch pictures with a hole punch or trace around the marble and cut.

2. Use a good-sized drop of E6000 in the center of the image. Press to flat side of marble. Squeeze to get out any bubbles.

3. Squeeze a drop of glue (E6000 or hot glue) on the back. Attach magnet. Let dry.

D O N E!

TIPS: try adding stuff to your magnets like sparkles, pressed flowers or ribbon. I tried all of those things and it worked beautifully.

my fridge:

(I don't care if it makes you gag. I think it's cute.)

with pressed flowers:

Can you mod podge a toaster?

The answer is Y E S. And I did it.















I needed a place to put my pressed wild flowers. Today it occurred to me, why not the toaster? It's looking white and boring.


Perhaps matching salt and pepper shakers to come...












Yes, I have a problem. I am aware.

Yeah, so

this crafting thing has really taken over. I think it may have something to do with my favorite local craft store being located one mile from my house. I find myself looking around the apartment for things that are too plain--things I can transform NOW. Not good for the pocket book, but good for my sanity. I can't believe what a stress-reliever it is. Especially mod podging. It works on everything.

Anyway, my latest project: ugly filing cabinet turned two-drawer mod podged marvel.
Overboard? Yes, probably a little. But now I have a vibrant storage cabinet for our oh-so-important paperwork, bills, etc.

Here's a look at the details. I used some ribbon and recycled craft paper to make it eco-friendly.
The best part about this filing cabinet: it's still not even FINISHED. I need to do something with the sides. I am thinking some mod tree paper cutouts and paint? If you have suggestions, send em my way!

Here's a blog where I get a lot of inspiration. Thanks to my friend, Amy, for introducing me to this Amy.

DIY?

I could get used to these do-it-yourself projects. Changing things and mixin it up gives me great satisfaction. Also, by adding a personal touch to things in my house that are otherwise boring and the same as everyone else's, I'm turning my mass-produced thing, into a UNIQUE (possibly weird) thing.

D e c o u p a g e is a good way to add whimsical flair to furniture, dishes, vases, frames and SO MUCH MORE. Eventually I will be good at it.

My bathroom spacesaver is my first/latest experiment. I bought it a couple years ago at Target for $30. I used mod podge, craft paper and chipboard to get it just like I wanted.

plain, white, boring

fun, cute, custom