DIY cupcake stand

I love parties... and I love hosting them. I however don't have all the party hosting goodies trays, plates, special glasses or in this case a cupcake try. I do have a cute cake stand but its little it fits a 6 inch cake. No big deal a cupcake stand is super easy to "make" with stuff you already have in your kitchen. I used the small cake plate for my middle tier but this could have easily been done with a small bowl and plate! 

Good luck and party on! 

DIY bow

I really mean easy it take one item and like 3 minutes. 

A few years ago I bought a bunch of those little plastic baggies that you stick goodies in usually for kids parties. I have spent the last few years trying to do something with them. 

Not only is this bow super easy its really cute too. You can make it in any design all you need is 2 plastic baggies. 

Step 1

Cut the baggies short ways into strips mine were about 1/4-1/2 inch.

Step 2

Open strips (should make a circle) and gather on arm (leave one out to use to tie together)

Step 3

Double over find middle and tie one around holding the remaining together. 

Step 4 

Fluff and place on any package or decoration!!!

Redo chalkboard.

I love chalkboards. I love chalkboard paint (it amazes me). I love chalk pens. I Hate the way basic wood framed boards look. I've seen some super cool boards on Pinterest. I really like the ones that use ornate picture frames, mirrors or serving trays.

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I mean that looks awesome right.

Yes, I want to and fully intend on doing something like this in the future. For now I just wanted to remake the chalk board I already had.

I gathered some Items I already had to complete this project.

Materials:

Jute

Leftover fabric

Burlap

So here's what I did. I started by ripping the fabric into 2 inch strips and tied them end to end until I had about 9 feet. (I did this 3 times) I then braided the 3 strands together.

Cut my jute and burlap to match the length of the braided fabric. And finished up by braiding all 3 materials together.

Once that was done I set the braid aside and covered the brown frame with fabric using hot glue. You could also paint the frame (this would be easier).

After the ugly brown frame was covered I hot glued the braid to it starting at one corner. Once finished I placed some fabric flowers over my start/stop point and hung it up. Easy peasy!

DIY door hanger

As I talked about in my Thanksgiving post back in November, my sister-in-law hosted an amazing dinner. Not only was the food great but she also did such a beautiful job on the decorations right down to the door hanger.

Did you know Hobby lobby sales large wooden letters? Well, I didn’t. She bought all the supplies for less than a $20.00.

Supply list:

Large wooden letter

Neutral paint

Holly berries

Burlap ribbon

Step 1.

Paint the wood your neutral color.

Step 2.

Hot glue berries onto letter.

Step 3.

Tie the awesome bow (nor my sister-in-law or I can tie bows… we go to my dad).

Step 4.

Glue tails to back of letter.

So simple. So elegant. I can’t wait to make one for our door.

DIY art hanger

DIY window frame art hanger. Let me tell you we use our art hanger religiously in our home. It keeps all the artwork up on display where it should be.

I have three beautiful children! They are now all of age to use crayons and paint and let me tell you they use the HECK out of it. Naturally, as a mom I love to display their wonderful artwork. Covered fridges, doors and walls just aren’t my thing, I was filing* so much of their works or art. Filing= kindly placing in the recycling bin when children are not looking. This was making me feel bad. I mean they really do work quite hard on some of this stuff.

So…
A few months ago I came across a classifieds ad for window frames for super cheap… $4.00 each. They weren’t the thick fancy ones, but I couldn’t pass up that price. After I bought these guys I hung them up in the garage and there they sat. And then they sat some more and then some more again. My husband bugged and asked and pestered me about what I was doing with them. Thinking about my children’s endless artwork I thought up a solution to both problems.

The frames were a cream/white color so I did a light sand to a few areas and a rough sanding to a few areas. Then I applied some blue stain I had laying around. I couldn’t be happier with how the color turned out.

I love jute! I love using jute on my projects. This one was no different. I tied some jute across the frame in 3 places.

Topped it all off with my kids artwork. It’s a great way to showcase kids art and it also works great as a dryer for painted/glued projects. Start to finish not including drying time for the stain (this took about 2 hours) was like 40 minutes.

Knob hanger

Every afternoon my daughter (kindergarten) swings open the kitchen door from the garage and promptly tosses her back pack on the floor before going on her merry way. ERRR aggravation to me. So my husband decided to hang a nail next to the door where she could put up her back pack ad coat. It looked horrible! The door is at the end of the kitchen so I had the pleasure of looking at this lovely nail all day long.
a 1x4 and 3 knobs later I am a happy gal.

Supply list:
14 inch 1x4
3 knobs (on sale at hobby lobby for 1.50 each!)
4 wood screw caps
stain and screws

Step 1:
Stain or paint the wood

Step 2:
Pre drill holes for the knobs. I also drilled larger holes on the backside to counter sink the nut.

Step 3:
Insert knobs and cut off the back end of the screws so they can sit flat against the wall. I used the dermal for this.

Step 4:
Screw to wall and pop in screw caps.

DIY FREE wreath

Yes, you sure did read that caption right! We're about to make a free wreath and it looks great! This wreath was made from things I had laying around… you probably do too.

Supply list:
Cardboard box
hot glue
fabric (leftovers)
burlap or more fabric leftovers

Step 1:
Cut cardboard into shape you want for your wreath. I choose rectangle. You will want to cut 2 or three layers.

Step 2:
Glue your layers together. This allows for added stability!

Step 3:
Tear your fabric in 2 inch strips. I used old microfiber sheet that were left over from another project. Once your fabric is in strips glue one end to back of cardboard and start wrapping.

Once you have covered all the cardboard secure with more hot glue.

Step 4:
I added fabric flowers. Tutorial here.

Step 5:
Banner
Cut burlap into triangles.

Sew a straight stitch on all sides and create a spot to pull cord, fabric or as I used jute through to hold banner.

Step 6:
Write letters on burlap with a sharpie. Then string letters and secure to wreath with hot glue on the backside.

DIY Fabric flowers

These fabric flowers are super easy and super cute! I've used them several times to add detail.

Supply list:
Hot glue
Fabric strips

Step 1:
Tie a knot at the end of fabric

Step 2:
This step is kinda complicated but once you get it down it's easy. You are going to twist, roll and glue the fabric together until you reach the end. Make sure to secure the end of fabric under the flower.

And thats all!