I have been thinking lately about changing up the format of my blog....especially since I realized I have written twice in the last two months. Obviously, this hasn't been a priority of mine, but I have experienced or tried some cool stuff I really wanted to share and in the spirit of Pinterest (my new favorite website) the following is how I will approach
Frantic from now on (at least for now!). On Mondays I want to share something crafty I have done or we are doing at the house and call it
Martha Mondays. Wednesdays are
Weight Loss Wednesdays. Aye aye aye...I could probably write an entire blog about just this topic! Fridays will be
Foodie Fridays. I am not a "foodie" by any stretch, but I do love to share a good recipe! If I have the time or inclination then Tuesdays and Thursdays are going to be (for lack of a better word) the
Rants and Raves. The highs and lows of being a momma, the wife of a soldier, the child of God walking on a path of His light for His glory. I hope you like the new stuff because I am really excited to share with you!!
So, with that said, the first Martha Monday is this super easy, inexpensive craft that I did last year. I have the one you see for Halloween and a really pretty one for Christmas that says "Noel." In the next few days, I want to try and make one more that says "Fall" for November. You are not going to believe how simple this is and how cheaply (is that a word??) you can make a seasonal decoration for your home. Head over to Hobby Lobby (I found all the materials cheaper there than I did anywhere else) and pick up lightweight unfinished wooden letters. They have a variety of sizes, font styles and weights. Make sure you find the lightest weight you can so there is no issue when the finished word is hung on your wall. Next, head to the scrapbook aisle and pick out coordinating, seasonal paper. Usually my rule of thumb is one sheet of 12 x 12 paper per letter. (As a side note, Michaels is having a sale this week on all their 12 x 12 scrapbook paper- 6 sheets for $1!!) You will also need a thicker width ribbon and spray adhesive. When you get home, grab a pencil and trace the letter onto the paper. Cut it out and with the spray adhesive (do this part outside, trust me, you'll thank me once you smell this stuff) spray the wood letter and
very carefully place the paper on top. Be careful because this stuff is
very sticky. Let them dry completely. Once the are dry, you can bring them inside and "space" them apart. Cut your ribbon long enough to extend securely from letter to letter. To secure the ribbon to the finished letter, I double or triple my efforts to keep it on. I use double sided tape to stick the ribbon to the letter, then tape over that and then spray adhesive to make sure it all stays put. The last thing I want it letters falling off in the middle of the night and scaring the beejezus out of me!! Lastly hang it up and enjoy a less than $20 decoration for the holiday of your choice!
So, with that said, the first Martha Monday is this super easy, inexpensive craft that I did last year. I have the one you see for Halloween and a really pretty one for Christmas that says "Noel." In the next few days, I want to try and make one more that says "Fall" for November. You are not going to believe how simple this is and how cheaply (is that a word??) you can make a seasonal decoration for your home. Head over to Hobby Lobby (I found all the materials cheaper there than I did anywhere else) and pick up lightweight unfinished wooden letters. They have a variety of sizes, font styles and weights. Make sure you find the lightest weight you can so there is no issue when the finished word is hung on your wall. Next, head to the scrapbook aisle and pick out coordinating, seasonal paper. Usually my rule of thumb is one sheet of 12 x 12 paper per letter. (As a side note, Michaels is having a sale this week on all their 12 x 12 scrapbook paper- 6 sheets for $1!!) You will also need a thicker width ribbon and spray adhesive. When you get home, grab a pencil and trace the letter onto the paper. Cut it out and with the spray adhesive (do this part outside, trust me, you'll thank me once you smell this stuff) spray the wood letter and very carefully place the paper on top. Be careful because this stuff is very sticky. Let them dry completely. Once the are dry, you can bring them inside and "space" them apart. Cut your ribbon long enough to extend securely from letter to letter. To secure the ribbon to the finished letter, I double or triple my efforts to keep it on. I use double sided tape to stick the ribbon to the letter, then tape over that and then spray adhesive to make sure it all stays put. The last thing I want it letters falling off in the middle of the night and scaring the beejezus out of me!! Lastly hang it up and enjoy a less than $20 decoration for the holiday of your choice!
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