Showing posts with label Crafty Ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafty Ideas. Show all posts

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Crafty Mommy

Mckayla's room is full of little craft project that I did and it was so fun. I documented a few of them to share with everyone.

I saw this picture & did my best to copy it

I had wood letters cut out, then covered them in batting and fabric. This one took a long time to finish...


 I used Austin's blue baskets from his nursery and added a little spray paint...


to make them perfect for Kayla's room.


I found this at Goodwill for $2 and thought it was so cute.


it took a little spray paint on the frame...


some pink paint on the hearts (I just used a leftover color sample from her wall colors)


 and it looks so cute on her shelf!


This frame I was really excited about because I found it on clearance at Hobby Lobby for $12, normally $70! I have no idea what was wrong with it- but it works perfect for me!



some more white paint..


 and it looks just perfect!


Her mirror was probably my favorite find for the nursery. I had been looking for months for the perfect mirror but could only find ones I liked for $60++!
I stumbled on this one at Lowe's on clearance for $20 & it was exactly what I wanted.. just one little problem in the corner- a crack! It was too good to pass up & I found an easy fix


I super glued a piece of felt over the crack to attached one of the bows I made for her!! 



You think I'm done?? The projects never end around here! I am now in full baby shower planning mode and have all kinds of projects around the house to complete. But those won't be shared until after Cristina's beautiful 
Shabby Chic 
baby shower!

Monday, July 19, 2010

Letters Re-Do

I have been spending lots of time around the house doing little projects on my own, and testing out my crafty side. I have come to the conclusion that:

1. I wish I was a little more talented
2. Crafts don't work when your 2 yr old is awake
3. I look real good with a painter mask on

I am now ready to start posting some of my projects, and we will start with Austin's name plaque I have been working on.

Remember these letters from his nursery?? Well I didn't want to put them to waste, but they just didn't fit into his new room theme..


so I came up with this idea. First I had my father in law cut me a long board out of plywood & I started with spray painting the edges of it black.


Then I used one of our reject paint samples for the walls in Austin's new room and painted over the whole board.


Complete!

Next I found some sandpaper in our garage and got to work on all the edges and parts of the front. I sanded on the paint to let the black show through and give it that distressed look..


I love how all the bumps and imperfections in the wood started to show through. It wasn't as distressed as I was going for, so I took a paper towel and lightly pray painted it then rubbed it on the sides.


Now that the board was done, I just needed to pick out a color for the letters and paint them. I went with navy to add a little more color to the walls and it fit in perfect with all the other colors in the room.

(they are sitting on bowls covered in grocery bags so I could rotate them without leaving finger prints on the letters. I probably could have done it an easier way but like I said, I'm not that crafty)

Once the letters dried, I had Nick use some wood glue to mount them onto the board & then hang it on the wall. Here is the finished product!


I am not in love with the truck picture hanging below the plaque, so when I find something better I plan on switching it out.


His room is done, I just need to finish hemming the curtains and I will post pictures of it next!

and here is the most recent belly picture I have..
Mommy 6 months with Baby Girl and Austin!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Austin's 2nd Birthday Party

I am finally getting around to posting pictures of my sweet little boy turning 2!! I can't believe it.
We had a race car themed party with the family this year and it turned out just perfect. I was all done with planning parties when it came time for his and it was just nice to have something more low-key.


Here is the cake that I slaved over for hours- literally. I had no idea it would take so long to make but thanks to my wonderful momma, we got it done and had a good time.



His cute little '2' shirt Cristina and I made him. I think I am going to make it a tradition for however long he lets me make his a birthday shirt...maybe 7 or 8?


His '1' shirt from his first birthday party. It's amazing how much they change in a year!



some food.... of course it was chips and queso but we also had chili and taco soup we served to everyone.

the birthday banner




it was superbowl Sunday too, so we had to have a football shaped cheeseball, right?


it funny how all the siblings end up at the same table with their spouses- I think we must love eachother.


singing Happy Birthday, he loved it.

I had practiced with him all week about his birthday song and showed him how to blow out a candle. At his party all the practicing paid off and he leaned over to blow out his candles all by himself- it was so cute.




his favorite present- the 'Cars' movie themed car set. He still says goodnight to them everynight.


Happy Birthday Austin! We love you soo much!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Mom's 50th Birthday Bash

Cristina and I threw a 'zebra inspired' 50th birthday party for my mom and here are some of the pictures.

All photos are courtesy of Forrest Harris, a local Houston photographer.

Her invites


We had these little groupings around the room with different pictures and stories of things she had accomplished in her 50 years. We also wrapped presents to add the colors and a touch of zebra!


This was the table you saw from the front door




Her cake






My momma with the food table














It wouldn't be a Harris party without these 3 things...


I loved the little flags that I saw on P is for Party


Our struggling chocolate fountain... it still tasted good!






each of the kids got up and 'roasted' my mom with some of our favorite funny stories.


Happy Birthday!




The party was such a success and so much fun. Happy Birthday Mom, Love you!