Pin-spiration Monday 20: #Silhouette Cameo

I hope everyone had a fantastic 4th of July! It is hard to believe how fast summer is flying by. I have to say that I have been so busy since my daughter has been out of school. It seems like I have been on the go none stop. Now we are getting ready for the camping trip. After the camping trip comes another trip.  I am ready for a vacation from the vacation...LOL! 

I know once things start to slow down a bit, I will have time to do more projects. One of those project is going to be using my Silhouette Cameo! I will have a ton of things that I will need to document for my scrapbook and my cutting machine is going to come in handy. The Silhouette Cameo can be used in many different ways. It can cut vinyl, fabric, and paper. There are so many projects that can be done using this awesome machine!

So for this week for Pin-spiration Monday, we are going to focus on some projects that you can do on your Silhouette machine! You can follow the Silhouette board here.

As always, you can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the button in the side bar or here.

To go to each of the projects, you can click on the title and it will take you to the direct site of the rightful owners of the projects.

Remember, please pin directly from the rightful owner's blog site, not from this post.

Here is what I found on Pinterest!

Chevron Pennant {Silhouette} Tutorial

Photo Source: Tatertots & Jello

This is so cute how this is done using fabric. The Silhouette Cameo can cut fabric. Make sure that you use the blade that is for the fabric cutting only and do not use it for anything else.

Train Ticket Birthday Invitations

Photo Source: The Scrap Shoppe

I love making my own invitations for parties. I am excited that I will be able to do this on my Silhouette cutting machine! I have been making my daughter's birthday invites since her first birthday. Now I will be able to do something different.

DIY Subway Art Canvas

Photo Source: The Thinking Closet

I love how this cute subway art turned out! I am amazed what this Silhouette cutting machine can do. I am seeing how this is going to be of great use for Christmas presents.

DIY Customized Coasters

Photo Source: Silhouette Blog

These would make great gifts for any occasions! I am starting to make a list of projects that I will be doing with my Silhouette Cameo! I am so excited on what I will be able to do to personalize my home.

Silhouette Fun

Photo Source: A Southern Lady's Ramblings

This is so cute and there are many different ways you could go with this. You could easily change the flower shapes to create something completely different. What is nice about the Silhouette cutting machine, is you can go on to their site and buy shapes for .99 cents! Yes! I said .99 cents per shape. This is one of many reasons why I bought this machine because of buying shapes that I only want to use and not all shapes in a package, like you see with machines that uses cartridges.

So there you have it, some Pin-spiration on projects that can be done using the Silhouette. Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest boards here and you can find more ideas by going to my Silhouette board here.

See you next week for Pin-spiration Monday...who knows what I will be finding next on Pinterest.

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Pin-spiration Monday #15: Mod Podge

While on my Pinterest boards, I started to notice that some of my boards are over flowing with many different project ideas. I have decided to start doing some organizing. One of the things I am doing  is group them more specific by project ideas, technique, or the type of material. For example, I have a board that is all Mason Jars & More, a board that is just Washi Tape,  a board that is Fabric, and so on.  It helps me stay organized with my blogging and my creative endeavor.

It is not 100% finished, but it is still good.

So for this week for Pin-spiration Monday, we are going to focus on the ever so popular Mod Podge! I love Mod Podge and the things you can do with it.

And yes, I have a board for Mod Podge called Mod Podge & Decoupage

As always, you can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the button in the side bar or here.

To go to each of the projects, you can click on the title and it will take you to the direct site of the rightful owners of the projects.

Remember, please pin directly from the rightful owner's blog site, not from this post.

Here is what I found on Pinterest!

Handmade Mod Podge Checkerboard

Photo Source: Infarrantly Creative

I love this cute checkerboard! It is a great way to upcycle items that normally get thrown away. The creator of this uses items such as a small, shallow wooden box that used to hold toys, bottle caps, and scrapbook paper. Yes of course Mod Podge!

Mod Podge Picture Frame

Photo Source: Balancing Home

Here is an adorable picture frame tutorial. This little project will make a wonderful gift for any occasion!

Mod Podge Tile Coasters

Photo Source: The DIY Dreamer

This would make great gifts for any occasion. The directions on this site is simple to follow and the project looks fairly easy to do. 

DIY String of Lights

Photo Source: Rebecca DIY

Oh how I love these! I am going to make a set of these for camping. These will look so cute hanging up around the camper and the site. Please make note in the directions that it is best to use LED lights, so that it does not melt the plastic. I would not use the ordinary lights. Also, you many need to push the translate button at the top of the site since it is written in another language.

Decoupaging with Lace

Photo Source: Urban Comfort

Here is another very cute idea! Using lace and Mod Podge to decoupage glass containers or bowls. It gives it nice texture. I love the look of it. This is something that I am going to have to try. It is garage sale season here in Michigan. I am sure I can find some glass bowls and lace. Or I could go to Ikea!

Bonus!

The Ultimate Mod Podge Tutorials

Photo Source: Mod Podge Rocks

This is a huge list of many different tutorials of things you can do with Mod Podge! It is also a very popular site that blogs about Mod Podge. Be sure to check out Mod Podge Rocks Blog, it will for sure keep you busy!

There you have it, inspirations for Mod Podge. I will be doing some projects of my own using this stuff. Don't worry I will share my work.

See you next week for Monday Pinterest...who knows what I will be finding next on Pinterest.

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Pinterest Monday #13: Mother's Day

With Mother's Day being less than a week away, I thought this post would be a good idea. There are so many ideas on Pinterest that it can get overwhelming. I have made it simple by simply picking out what I think is cute or the best.

This week for Pinterest Monday, I have found some easy creative projects that can be done as Mother's Day gifts.

As always, you can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the button in the side bar or here.

To go to each of the projects, you can click on the title and it will take you to the direct site of the rightful owners of the projects.

Remember, please pin directly from the rightful owner's blog site, not from this post.

Here is what I found on Pinterest!

Canvas Art

Photo Source Plaid Kids Craft

This is so cute and adorable. If you are an teacher, this would be a great project for the kids to do for their Mother's Day gift. Better yet you could even make this for grandma and change up the wording!

Stamped Coasters

Photo Source Somewhere In The Middle

You can't go wrong with making coasters and giving it to mom on Mother's Day! Having something to protect the surface of end table is a must.

Custom Desk Pad

Photo Source A Little Tipsy

Almost every mother has a computer on the desk, especially if you are a blogger! This desk pad also double its duties as a large mouse pad. This is a great gift to give for Mother's Day! 

Homemade Bath Salts

Photo Source Everything Etsy

Here is an easy homemade bath salts recipe that is perfect for Mother's Day. Every mom needs to have a time out from her everyday job, why not a nice hot bath.

Mother's Day Printable

Photo Source Yesterday On Tuesday

You can't give a Mother's Day gift with out a card! Along with the card are some really cute tags that can be used to decorate the package.

There you have it, creative ideas to for Mother's Day.

See you next week for Monday Pinterest...who knows what I will be finding next on Pinterest.

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Pinterest Monday #8: Wood Pallets

It is amazing what can be done using the wood pallets. Things like furniture and so much more can be built using these. What a great way to recycle and reuse.

For Pinterest Monday, we will focus on the things you can do with wood pallets. There is some awesome ideas!

As always, you can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the button in the side bar or here.

To go to each of the projects, you can click on the title and it will take you to the direct site of the rightful owners of the projects.

Remember, please pin directly from the rightful owner's blog site, not from this post.

Here is what I found on Pinterest!

Pallet Shelves

Photo Source: Nature's Heirloom

These wood pallets makes great use as wall shelves. Give it a nice old charm look!

Toddler Pallet Bed

Photo Source: Lori Danelle

What an awesome idea to do for your little one! I wished I had known this idea for a wood pallet bed for your toddler!

Pallet Headboard

Photo Source: Stlizimo 

Cheap and easy for someone who is just getting started out on their own. These pallets gives it a nice old rustic charm.

Pallet Garden

Photo Source: Design Sponge

This is a great way to have a garden on your apartment patio.

Pallet Flower Box

Photo Source: Migonis Home

I love this idea! This is a pallet flower box center piece for your table. It could be used outside, inside, or where ever you imagine. I think this will be my first wood pallet project!

See you next week for Monday Pinterest...who knows what I will be finding next on Pinterest.

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Enjoy!

Easy DIY Heart Wall Art

I wanted to spruce up my daughter's bedroom plain walls. The DIY heart wall art is a project that you can recycle and decorate at the same time!  The best part it did not cost nothing to make because I had the old wire coat hangers and the scrap fabric. The DIY heart wall art is really easy to make. This is perfect for a little girls room. 

As you can tell there is a heart fad going on in her room. Can you see the heart garland that I crochet hanging across the window? You can find the Easy Crochet Heart here. This heart theme purely by accident. But I think it fits her well because she wears her heart on her sleeves. Even at the age of 6, her heart keeps getting broken.......sigh.......yes......by a boy. I know, she is too young for this. All she wants is for him to be her friend and to quit running from her when she says hi. She just wants to play. This poor girl cried when he completely ignored her. She waited until she was in the car to let loose the tears. It broke my heart to see her this way. I do not remember having this problem at that age. I was too interested in my toys and playing outside.  If this is what I am dealing with at 6 in a half, what is it going to be like in 10 years? I am thinking I am in a world of trouble.....sniffle.

Now on to the DIY Heart Wall Art. As you can see I made three hearts, two pink and one white.

Photo Source: Creative Mess

Using large wire cutter, I cut off the curved hook, this will be the bottom of the heart. Using pliers bend and shape the wire hanger into a heart. It does  not have to be perfect.

I had some scrap fabric that I cut into long stripes that is one inch wide. The pink fabric is cotton and the white is an old lace curtain. You could use any kind of material, such as ribbon, burlap, or even yarn. Let your imagination go wild.

I secure one end of the fabric to the crease of the heart with some hot glue and stretch the strand to the outer edge of the heart, again with some hot glue. I kept going until I was satisfied.

You could experiment different ways of using the fabric and create a whole different kind of pattern.

Photo Source: Creative Mess 

I hung it on the wall using small nails. You will notice in the photos how the hearts is not 100% flat which is fine. I think it gives it a nice old look to it. Also a shabby chic look.

My daughter loves her hearts. Now if I can figure out  a way to make her forget about the boy who keeps breaking her heart, I will be satisfied... ; p

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Pinterest Monday #4: Owls

Owls seem to be coming around again from the past. Not just any owls...cute and adorable owls. For todays Monday Pinterest we will focus on Owls. These owls that I have found on Pinterest look like they are easy and fun to make. Wouldn't this make a cute gift for baby shower who is doing an owl theme?

You can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the button in the side bar or here.

To go to each of the projects, you can click on the title and it will take you to the direct site of the rightful owners of the projects.

Owl Applique Pillows

Photo Source: Our Prairie Home

I love how this owl applique looks on this pillow. It is so shabby chic!

Owl Applique Wall Art

Photo Source: Art With Ashley

These cuties make great wall art! I love how this owl applique turned out and it looks easy to do. Very easy directions on her blog.

DIY Owl Wall Art Tutorial

Photo Source: Jolynn's Hobby Shop

Here is another owl wall art project. These simple owl art will look good any where.

Felt Owl How to

Photo Source: Bugs & Fishes

This site provides you with a diagram to make this owl out of felt. Oh the many things you can do with these cuties!

Children Owl Pillow 

Photo Source: My Cotton Creations

Here is a simple owl pillow that you can make for the kids! Instead of those crazy pillow pets, why not these cute owl pillows?

See you next week for Monday Pinterest...who knows what I will be finding next on Pinterest.

Don't forget you can follow me on Pinterest!

Enjoy!

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This Gal Cooks

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Skip to my Lou
sarahndipities
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Tuesday

Ladybug Blessings

Wednesday

i gotta create
A Sheltering Tree
Trendy Treehouse
Fine Craft Guild

Thursday

Artsy Girl Connection
House of Hepworth

Pinterest Monday #3: Cereal Boxes

Reusing & recycling seems to be a popular in the crafting world. For today's Pinterest Monday we are going to focus on cereal boxes. Who knew that cereal boxes would have so many uses!

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To go to each of the projects, you can click on the title and it will take you to the direct site of the rightful owners of the projects.

Cereal Box Storage Bins

Photo source: Urban Nest

This project incorporates fabric along with using the cereal boxes. The directions are easy to read!

Cereal Box Stationary Organizer

Photo source: Katydid and Kid

You could actually save some serious money by making your own office organizer and save some trees buy reusing those cereal boxes! I think my dad would be happy to know that I am recycling...lol!

Recycled Cereal Box Sunburst Mirror

Photo source: Under The Table and Dreaming

This sunburst mirror is a great idea for some home decor that can save you money and that is always a plus!

Cereal Box Drawer Dividers

Photo source: IHeart Organizing

Another great organizing idea! These are way cuter than having to go to the store and purchase organizer that not fit. These cereal box drawer divider are customizable to fit your needs.

Cereal Box 2013 Planner

Photo source: Live. Eat. Create

The DIY planner is adorable. This site includes the printable for the calender for 2013! 

See you next week for Monday Pinterest...who knows what I will be finding next.

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I should be mopping
sarahndipities

Sew Can Do

Boogieboard Cottage
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Tuesday

Clippie Dips
The DIY Dreamer
Reasons to skip the housework
House Wife How to's

Wednesday

Ducks in a Row
Gingersnaps Crafts
i gotta create

Thursday

Home for 4 Sweet Home
Common Ground
Fireflies & Jellybeans
Somewhat Simple
House of Hepworth
Marigolds' Loft
A Little Knick Knack
Happy Hour Projects
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating

Friday

Finding Fabulous
Serenity Now
The Shabby Nest
With Some Grace
Tatertots and Jello

Saturday

Its Overflowing
Too Much Time On my Hands

Sunday

The Chicken Chick