Back to School!

I'm really lovin frame "wreaths" this my tribute to the kids being back in school, wooo hooo!

I found this frame at the resale shop for $2.00, yes!
Please sand before you start spray painting!!! Again I tried to short-cut it and again it was a losing battle, experience talking, do it right from the beginning! Spray painted the frame Banner Red by Krylon.
The F is for Ferguson not because my kids get F's ;). The cardboard F came from JoAnn's, months ago, out of the clearance bins near the fabric cutting table. What marketing geniuses putting clearance bins where you wait your turn to have your fabric cut. Of course I needed the two they had, I didn't have a plan, but you never know when you will need 6 inch initials.
I spray painted it flat black like a black board. Not sure if all my kids even know what a black board is?
Michael's had the cutest school buttons and chalk board ribbon. I cut the backs off the buttons and glued them to the F. I made the bow using this technique, layering it with royal blue.
Finally I used some the kids extra school supplies and glue them on the frame.

I just loved how it turned out.

Enjoy the school year 24-7!

Jill

Week 1: My DIY Obsession

After a day of grocery shopping, dr.'s appointments, and getting the kids off to the grandparents house; I finally have time to post my first

My DIY Obsession

I have seen a lot of frame wreaths on Pinterest, so here is my take on the idea for the 4th of July. I used a simply brushed silver 8x10 frame I had lying around, these great star silver colored baking molds my Hubby and I found at an antique shop about fifteen years ago (we never used them), and a plaid blue, red, and white wired ribbon for a bow. Tied it all up with natural twine and stuck it to the front door with a large suction cup. I did have to drill a hole in each star mold I used a 3/32 drill bit to achieve the right size for the twine to thread through easily and double knotted it.

Then I tied the three stars at different lengths to the cool little hanger on the back of the frame made my bow and tied it around the frame at the top.

After it was all tied just right, I stuck the large suction cup to the window and hung it on the hanger on the frame and DONE.

Hope you enjoyed!

Happy 24 on the 4th

Jill

P.S. send me any pictures of ones you have made I'll post them!

Catching up

Well, I have been busy with kids sports. Henry #7 QB, we are 2-0!

Darin's grandma turned 99, April 23rd. This is Grandma Betty and Harley on Easter.

I have been very busy enjoying my hobby! Changeable flip-flops ,matching headbands and peasant tops for the girls!

I had a wonderful birthday weekend. I sewed and the family relaxed.

Spring????

We have had a long, cold and snowy winter here in the Mid-west. But on the bright side we have had 3 days in a row of beatiful sunshine and 50 degree weather. The kids have been playing with the dog outside. My spirits are up. Now I really have to hit the gym 3-4 days a week, swimsuit weather will be here before you know it!

Here is the princess castle clips I have been working on , they are so cute! Here is the tutorial link castle clippie.

Enjoy!
Jill