DIY: felt rose poms + GS turns one!

yes. it is true.

TODAY IS OUR ONE YEAR BLOG-BIRTHDAY!!

one year ago i started this blog as a place for me to keep track of my favorite projects.

(my d.i.y project archive)

i was shocked when i got 5 followers and to think that now i almost have 500.

WOW.

so a big THANK YOU to all my readers and the wonderful comments you leave.

AND a even bigger THANK YOU to all the creative bloggers out there,

without your fantastic tutorials to feature this blog would be nothing.

.THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

want people to see your tutorials?

write me.

i would love to feature your creations.

plus + i LOvE finding new blogs to stalk.

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recently the super cool hilary got in touch with me.

i am soooo excited to introduce her blog spending less living more to you!
(this is the first feature of year two of this blog)

hilary has amazing creative talent and her blog has tons of project tutorials.

today i am excited to feature her felt rose pom project with you!

she teaches you how to think outside the box and make them without the styrofoam ball center.

i loved it and am sure you will too.

to see her full tutorial, click below:

* adorable felt rose poms *

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DIY: large scale canvas art

project #11 of 20 in august

i used to do this same idea to t-shirts.

maybe one day i'll make a tutorial for them.

i love the idea of doing this on canvas. why didn't i think of that?

what a fast and easy way to make beautiful art

that not only look flippin expensive, but it easy.

i found this tutorial on the new domestic.

to see the full tutorial and take this tutorial for a spin, click below:

* large scale canvas art *

DIY: fabric wall panels

i need to go to bed.

but i have a reason to stay up....

this is my 100th post!

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i love everything about this studio.

the colors. the design. the simplicity.

ah. i want one!

this studio and tutorial come from Bella Dia.

great blog. honestly, if you haven't gone. GO!

to see her full tutorial, click below:

* fabric wall panels *

DIY: book art

i get sooo excited when i find awesome projects.

you know...

the ones that you want to start making the second to see them.

this project from lemon tree creations was just that!

the tutorial is so well done. every step explained perfectly.

to check out the how to, click below:

* book art *

DIY: vinyl wall hanging

some people don't like to use vinyl on their walls

so why not put it on a canvas to hang

great idea from v&co!

check out how she did it, click below:

* vinyl wall art *

I have always been afraid of deer head mounts.

They are SO weird to me.

Why be proud that you killed a deer?

My husband, of course, enjoys them

It must be a man thing.

Though I must say, he is quit aware

a deer mount will never be in our home.

WELL... at least not a real one.

Check out this super creative project from Chronicle Books!

This particular one comes from their book Dorm Decor!

(which is not only for dorms)

Want to make your own crafty deer mount?

for the templates and complete instructions, click below.

* deer wall mount *

DIY: thrift store frames

i love thrift stores.

check out what the blogger of craftynest did with her finds!

her grandmother made doilies, so she decided to frame them!

very cute. cheap. and smart.

if you are interested in this project and would like to see more

check out the full instructions, click below:

* thrift store frames *

DIY: spray paint art

what a fun thing to do with spray paint

this project from krylon shouldn't take you more than two or three hours

plus you can do it in any color, think of the possibilities!

think this is a project and want to try it yourself

check out the easy to follow instructions, click below:

* spray paint art *

DIY: custom corkboards

i have loved design*sponge the past couple of days.

this project is so exciting

and she give you the template to trace and use yourself

i think i might want to try creating my own

this DIY project came from jennifer wolfe

to see the instructions for this project click below:

* custom corkboards *

DIY: create wall art with toliet paper rolls

I found this project on Design*Sponge, they got the project from tali at Growing Up Creative. I am currently collecting toliet paper rolls to start the project (with just me and my husband at home, this could take awhile). This is such a fun way to up-cycle items whose usual home is the trash.

Materials:
Toilet Paper rolls
Scissors
White glue
Stapler
Paint + brushes
Glitter
Laundry pins

Steps:
1. Crush paper roll
2. Cut into approximately 5 equal parts don’t have to be exact
3. Place the rolls on a flat surface creating a desired pattern. spend time trying different compositions and patterns.
4. Glue where rolls are touching, hold with laundry pins to dry. You may use a stapler as an alternative, what ever is easier. I find that glue is easier for the younger kids.
5. You may paint and add sparkles. Sprinkle the glitter on the wet paint, this way it will sticks and you wont need any glue.
6. You may expend the pattern in to an organic cell growth. The challenge is when to say STOP.