Mud Pie Reviews

So last week was spring break and I worked on a few DIY projects around the house.   Remember this mirror from last year?  It was the first of two.  Well, I finally got around to painting the second one. I’m fast like that.

Here’s how it started.  Bare wood frame constructed by my dad which fits around a store-bought (cheap) full length mirror.

With the help of my little one, we unscrewed the back piece from the frame then lifted out the mirror:

The next picture shows how it looks after we lifted out the mirror and the back piece. The arrows point to where the wood was routed so that the mirror would sit flush in the frame.

Next I moved the frame outside and painted white on the top portion (where I wanted the quote to go).  I used my Cricut to make the letters and put them in place.

I use repositionable contact paper for these types of projects instead of vinyl since I’m only using the letters as a stencil.

Next I gave the entire frame a coat of pink paint.  I used Rustloleum spray paint.  Windy day – extra cans of paint were just holding down my drop cloth.

Here is a closeup of the letters with the spray paint applied directly on top.

By far my favorite part of the project is peeling off the letters!

My little one is happy to have her mirror finally finished…

And another DIY project is checked off the list…

Thanks for visiting. What DIY projects did you get done over Spring Break?! I’d love to know!

Today I’m sharing an advent calendar I made using garden peat pots.  

Tip: Peat pots are about $3 for a package of 12 and found in the gardening section of home improvement stores.

I started by painting Winter White acrylic paint with a foam brush onto each pot.  I didn’t cover completely – I wanted some of the original pot color to show through for a more rustic look.

I printed numbers on scrapbook paper and used my one-inch hole punch to cut them out.

I glued the scrapbook paper to office tags that already had a silver trim and ring. I found the circular tags at an office supply store.

 
I wrapped each pot with some jute string, using hot glue to hold in place.

Then I attached each tag with red and white baker’s twine.

Christmas is coming!

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Last week I got to try a project I’ve been wanting to try to awhile – painting on burlap.

It turned out better than I’d imagined, and I’d definitely paint on burlap again.

Have you painted on burlap before? I’d love to hear about it!

This piece and more available in my Etsy shop.

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This week I’m taking a look back at some Halloween projects I’ve done in the past. Hope it inspires you to create a little spooky somethin’ today!

1. First up… I altered these soap bottles into a fun Halloween gift for some elementary school teachers. See how I made these here.

2. How cute are these little apothecary bottles dressed up for a Halloween display?  See my tutorial here!

3.  This Pumpkin Bowling game I created using two-liter bottles worked great for a fall festival.  Here is the original post with tutorial link.

4. These Halloween wands are so easy to make with a dowel and paper mache ornament. You can read more about them here.

5. Another gift for a fun teacher whose favorite color is pink and loves all things sparkly and glittered.

6.  Here’s my version of some Witches Whittled Wands as seen here.  So easy and inexpensive too!

7.  This Googly Eye frame is a super easy project! Can be done as a class project, or just for fun at home. Check my original post to see how to make it.

8.  My magnetic Halloween calendar was featured in the 2011 Somerset Holidays & Celebrations magazine.  You can find my tutorial here.

9.  Here’s an extra punch of color in the form of yard art.  See how I transformed these three boards into Halloween art here.

10.  This is just one of several signs I made for Halloween.  Check all of them out here and let me know which one is your favorite!

Hope you found some good ideas that inspire you to create something fun. Have a great day!

This week I’m featuring TEN of my favorite fall centerpieces! Enjoy!

Please click the picture for sources.

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This week I made a garland for the staircase using family photos of past Halloween holidays.  It’s such a fun way to showcase memories of past Halloween costumes, parties, etc.

I started with a tinsel garland I purchased from Hobby Lobby.  It was $7.99 and I used my 40% off coupon.

I tied the tinsel to the banister using orange ribbon that I had in my craft stash.

The pictures are attached with these clothespins also from Hobby Lobby.

You could also hole punch the photos and tie with orange ribbon.

My kids love looking at themselves when they were itty bitty.

And I’ll admit I love it, too!

One of my all time favorite photos of dear daughter #1, going through a hay bale maze.

Dorothy was our very first Halloween costume.

I’m not sure where they learned to pose like this. <grin>

After Halloween, I will keep the tinsel, but swap out the photos for my old Christmas photos like I did in last years’ garland:

Who knows, maybe I’ll even keep the tinsel and do a Valentines version.  <smile>

Do you have a favorite way to display family photos? I’d love to hear about it!