My Little Addiction......Book Page Crafting

Its the end of August.

And I am ready for Fall.

So I have working on some ideas for my Fall decor.

One item keeps appearing.

Book Pages.

When I look back over my creations

There is an abundance of book pages involved

For some reason I just swoon over them

From old books to new books (from the dollar store)

I have used them all.

1. Book Page Wreath - inspired by Jones Design Company

2. Upcycled Book Jack O Lanterns -  here

3. Book Page Wall Treatment - here

4. Backdrop for photographs for Etsy Shop

5. Rolled  Book Page Wreath - here

6. Dictionary Page Canvases - here

And of course my board on Pinterest

What material is your crafting addiction?

Hanging out with my Friends.....

Positively Splendid - Saturday Seven

I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop

Paisley, Plaid and Polka Dot Pumpkins

Paisley, Plaid, and Polka Dot Pumpkins

Whew say that five times fast.

It seems like every year I come up with a pumpkin.

Actually one of my very first post was a pumpkin

My Wee Little Pumpkins can be seen here

Last year they grew up  here

So this year I went in a different direction.

My inspiration of course came from Pinterest.

And a sweet little blog Happy Together and her Playful Pumpkins.

So I dug in my stash and visited the fabric store.

Dusted off the sewing machine

And went to work.

And Yes Mom you can have the turquoise ones.

Hanging out with my Friends.....

A Glimpse Inside - Catch A Glimpse Party

Shaken Together - What's Shaken Party

Nap Time Crafters - Friday Favs

Tatertots and Jello - Weekend Wrap Up Party

The Gingerbread Blog - Sweet Saturday

Funky Junk Interiors - SNS

Hubby Made Me - Throwback Thursday

Be Different Act Normal - Show and Tell Saturday

Tutus and Tea Parties - Pinteresting Party

Rooted in Thyme - Simple Sweet Friday

Positively Splendid - Saturday Seven

I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop

Craft-O-Maniac - Maniac Mondays

Pinkapotamus - Pink Hippo Party

Brassy Apple - Make it Monday

Skip to My Lou - Made by You Mondays

The first day of 1st Grade....

Well it's here.

Summer is over.

School started today.

(doing a happy dance)

The 6 year old started 1st Grade today.

New Sneakers

New Lunchbox

New Backpack

Overall we did have a good summer together.

But now I'm ready to put her on the bus every morning

And wave goodbye

So I can get all of these projects that I started over the summer done !!!

I started on some Fall projects yesterday....

Starting school = Fall

Even though it is still in the 90's

Ugly Duckling to Beautiful Chalkboard

What do you do when the Hubs takes the 6 year old

out for a Daddy/Daughter day ????

You get your craft on !!!!

Remember this lovely (cough cough) mirror my Mom got me?

She got a make over......

My new Chalkboard for my Dining Area

Ain't she pretty????

I am in L-O-V-E

I painted her a soft grey.

I love how some of the detail came through the paint.

Now me and chalkboard paint do not get along.

You know the black paint you put a million coats on

And your suppose to be able to write on it.

Well it has never worked for me.

But I found something else.

Chalkboard Cloth !!!

I picked it up at Joann's

And its been sitting in my stash.

I made the countdown chalkboard with it on my Back to School Mantel.

I cut it to size and used spray adhesive to attach it to the mirror.

That way if I ever want to use it as a mirror I can peel it right off.

You need to "prime" the cloth just like you would the paint.

And it works perfect !!!

Can you believe the difference?

I am so excited that this is done.

I have been wanting a big chalkboard to decorate with

And thanks to my Mom I got one.

Sometimes that ugly duckling can become a beautiful piece.

Hanging out with my Friends.....

The Ironstone Nest - Transformation Tuesday

Clean and Scentible - The Creative Spark

DIY by Design - Sizzle into Summer

Lil Luna - Lil Luna Link Party

52 Mantels - Thursday are Your Day

Tatertots and Jello - Weekend Wrap Up Party

Funky Junk Interiors - SNS

Be Different Act Normal - Show and Tell Saturday
The Prudent Pantry - Smart Solutions
A Glimpse Inside - Catch a Glimpse Party
I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop Party
Its Overflowing - Overflowing with Creativity
Craft O Maniac - Maniac Monday
Homemaker on a Dime - Bloggers Party Hop
Brassy Apple - Make it Monday
Pinkapotamus - Pink Hippo Party
Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Knick of Time - Knick of Time Tuesday

Shaggy Apple Garland

We are at the final stretch.

7 more days until school starts.

Yeah me !!!

(I survived the summer at home with the 6 year old)

She likes to craft

So part of our entertainment is crafting

So yesterday was one of the lazy days of hanging out at home

in the air conditioning.

I am trying to teach her how to make pom poms.

Using my new craft toy

She is not that coordinted yet but it was worth a shot.

We made pom poms

Shaggy Pom Poms

So we made them into this.....

Made some red pom poms using cotton yarn

Added a small dowel painted brown for a stem

And used felt for a small leaf

Strung them up on some baker's twine.

And hung it up on my Back to School Mantel

It was fast and simple.

It kept the 6 year old entertained for at least 10 minutes.

Happy Back to School !!!

Hanging out with my Friends......

Skip To My Lou - Made by You Monday
Home Stories A to Z - Tutorials and Tips

The CSI Project - Back to School Competition



A funny thing about my Mom....

I love my Mom.

She is one of the reasons we moved to Florida.

Sometimes she just cracks me up.

Someone in her neighborhood moved out.

They left a bunch of "stuff" in their driveway

(you know to be thrown away)

Well she took her truck down there and loaded it up.

She likes to DIY it just like me.

She got a big, heavy, beautiful mirror.

black frame, rectangle, imperfect glass.

It was a little beat and needed some tlc.

I wanted it.

It would look great over my mantel I told her.

She replied no its mine.

She had the perfect place for it in her foyer.

So she won that one.

So do you want to see the mirror she got for me a week later.....

Don't you love the gold detail ????

It's not even wood.

It's molded plastic.

My goal this week is to transform this to a beauty.

I decided to make it into a chalkboard.

I think its going to look great.

I am hoping it will look great.

And no Mom you can't have it back when its done.

Even though it might look great in your new kitchen.

But I do love my Mom.

She gave me the mirror and she gave me this too.....

It's my Birthday present.

My Birthday is in November.

I love my Mom.



Back to School Mantel

It's getting close to that time.

The time for school to start.

Honestly where did the summer go?

(some days it didn't go fast enough)

The 6 year old is excited about going back.

She actually complained about NOT being in school

I am serious.

The hysterical crying complaining.

She loves it that much.

So we decided to spruce the Mantel up.

This was fun to do.

I decided to do a countdown since the 6 year old can't wait to go back.

She is loving getting up in the morning and looking at the number of days left.

I found some great printables.

US Map and Star Constellation found here

ABC Flash Cards found here

Banner and Flag Tags found here

Cabinet door made into a chalkboard

(and I didn't use chalkboard paint...tutorial to come)

Background is my Dictionary Page Covered Canvases.

I used a pant hanger and washi tape to hang prints.

Stacked books and Jars filled with school supplies.

(don't you just love the smell of new Crayola crayons?)

and random other things I found in my stash.

Its a nice change from my Summer Mantel

Then of course we get to decorate for Fall after this.

Back to School always makes me think of Fall

My favorite time to decorate.

Are you ready to send them Back to School?

10 days and counting here......

Hanging out with my friends....

Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Up Party
Shaken Together - Whats Shaken Link Party
Be Diiferent Act Normal - Show and Tell Saturday
I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop Party
Positively Splendid - Saturday Seven Party
It's Overflowing - Overflowing with Creativity

Mercy Ink Blog - Back to School Tips,Tricks, Tools Link Party

Flamingo Toes - Think Pink Sunday

Craft-O-Maniac - Maniac Monday

Brassy Apple - Make it Monday

Under the Table and Dreaming - Sunday Showcase

Home Stories A to Z - Tutorials and Tips

Lil Luna - Lil Luna Link Party

52 Mantels - Thursday are Your Day

Stone Gable Blog - Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits

The CSI Project - Back to School Competition

Miss Lovie Creations - Back to School Party

Mums Make Lists - Empty Your Archive



It had me at Hello......

My poor front door has had nothing on it since

well......Valentine's Day

Sad yes I know.

I did throw an undecorated grapevine wreath up there.

Because it was something.

Now finally I got around to making one.

It had me at Hello.....

I have addiction to scrapbook paper

(it could be worst right?)

I saw this tutorial and knew I had to do something.

So I bought myself one of these

And went to town.

And of course I had to get one of these too.

(yes they are addicting too, I love how they work !! no wasted paper)

I just wrapped a wreath form in burlap.

Attached a small chalkboard from Michael's

I used a white paint marker, chalk wasn't cutting.

I think I will need to get a couple more chalkboards to change out the saying.

(depending on the day and my mood)

Now I never knew how dirty the front door actually was

until I saw these pictures.

Guess that is another project for another day.

Hanging out with my Friends.....

Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Up Party
Shaken Together - Whats Shakin Link Party

Be Different Act Normal - Show and Tell Saturday
I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop Party
Postively Splendid - Saturday Seven Party
It's Overflowing - Overflowing with Creativity
Adorned from Above Wednesday Link Party
Flamigo Toes - Think Pink Sunday
Craft-O-Maniac - Maniac Monday
Brassy Apple - Make it Monday
Pinkapotamus - Pink Hippo Party
Serenity You - Serenity Saturday

Skip to My Lou - Made by You Monday

Home Stories A to Z - Tutorials and Tips
Too Much Time - Get Schooled Saturday

Tutus and Teaparties - Pinteresting Party