the result of an extended weekend

I did a wall make-over in my bedroom!  I've wanted to create a full wall collage for a while, but I didn't really know how i wanted it done.  When I found a wall collage on pinterest that didn't seem too hard, didn't require weird tools and looks pretty quick I knew it was for me!  I rolled up my sleeves, pulled out the hammer and went to town!

This is what had been staring at me every time I'd enter the room, just screaming for something new.

Notice the following: 1) project took all afternoon 2) my bed got increasingly messier as the project continued  3) and I used a tape measure, and hammer correctly, yeah!  Thanks Dad for teaching this girl how to comfortably handle tools.

I love the fact that even though the twine is semi permanent, the pictures can be swapped in and out as much as I want. I won't constantly have to redo my whole wall, just take down a paper clip and change the picture!

fall wonder

The crunch of crispy leaves under foot.

Saturday adventures with friends.

Golden leaves in the sunshine.

Giggles hiding under leaves.

Searching for pumpkins.

Decorating candles.

Sparkly costumes.  

These are the things that make fall special to me!

Linking up with these lovely ladies for a followers fest!!  A little online autumn party, what could be better?!!

diy chalk board

I took just some scrap wood (found in my garage) and transformed it into a cute black chalk board!  Not only was it simple it was also cheep too!

I first sanded my wood.  When you sand you want to make sure you go with the grain of the wood.

Then I applied this lovely paint.  The way my directions worked I did two coats then let it fully dry over night.  The next morning it was ready for use!

Again when you paint, just like sanding you go with the grain of the wood.

And this was my pretty end product!  Something fun and simple that helped feed my diy craving!  The only problem, now I want to try something alittle bigger and that takes more time.  I'll have to see what I can come up with! 

Christmas is Underway in This Neck of the Woods!

Today I finished all of my Christmas shopping!

Last year I made every gift, I had a blast crafting up a storm, but my budget didn't.  This year I though, I still couldn't get DIYing out of my system!  So I have a few gifts that will require some decorating and making!!  Can't wait to get my finger in it and see how they turn out!  I'll post them after Christmas to show you what I did, I think you will enjoy it!

 

Hopefully I'll post some more before the 25th but if not...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  Remember the reason for it all