Thursday, September 19, 2013

Check your pockets laundry room sign

Today I want to share a fun project that I recently whipped up for my laundry room. The same laundry room that currently looks like a tornado hit because I've been working on giving it a much needed makeover {stuff everywhere right now}! I'm hoping to put the finishing touches on it over the weekend and reveal it on Monday {no pressure}.
 
Until then I'm going to share the sign I made for the new space.
 

 
Supplies needed;
Wood plaque, glass jar, twine or string {you could use wire}, stickers, and paint.
 
Step 1 give the wood a coat of paint in the color you want your words to be {I used white}.
 
Step 2 decide the placement of your jar and drill two holes {this is where your twine will go through}.
 
Step 3 place stickers on board {I cut letters out of vinyl on my Cricut}.
 
Step 4 make sure letters are attached securely and then paint entire board {I used spray paint}.
 
Step 5 after paint has dried peel off stickers.
 
Step 6 attach hanger to back.
 
Step 7 wrap twine around the jar and then put through the holes. Pull it tight and then tie in knot.
 
Now I have a place to stick all that loose change and odds and ends I find in the washer and dryer! Best part I spent less than $4.00 for everything!
 
 
 
I hope you will come back on Monday to check out my brighter and happier laundry space!
 
                                                                                          Amy
 
 
 
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Monday, September 16, 2013

Country living fair

Yes, I'm still here! Sorry I've been a bit busy and didn't have time to get around to blogging last week. I started working on another mini room makeover and I'm hoping to get it finished this week!

Friday my partner in crime {aka my mom} and I made the two hour drive north to Columbus for the Country Living Fair! This was my second year to go, but I think we will make it a yearly tradition from now on!

So many creative ideas to look at there and soooo many people! I tried to take some photos for you but sometimes it was just impossible because of the crowds. 




 
One of my favorite things were the initials cut out of books. Super cute idea, but the DIYer in me just couldn't pay $22. With the right tools maybe I could do this....
 
Lot's of graphic pillows
 
 
Magnets and folded books
 
 
 
What's not to love here?
 
 
What did I return home with? An old red letter C {random I know}, a monogram A necklace made from a domino, one perfectly shaped white pumpkin, and ton's of inspiration for future projects!
 
Can't wait to go back again next year!
 
Did any of you make it to the show in Columbus? If so what did you find?
 
Have a great day!
 
                                                                                               Amy