inspired and ready to roll!

Well, I have the entire evening to myself.  My husband is off playing a poker game (another one of his expensive hobbies) so this leaves me half watching 'ghost adventures', listening to my daughter scream happy little yells at all of her toys, and researching diy projects online.  I haven't really found anything that is really lighting a spark under me to rummage through my craft closet and start crafting like a mad woman.  But I did make another little gift for a lady that my husband works with, so I thought I would share that with you. 

On a lighter note, I may use this paper quill inspiration that has come over me recently to live up to the former goal I promised to uphold.  (just as a reminder, i promised i would DO all of the projects that i talk about on here and to start with i've been really researching for something harry potter inspired)  And because paper quilling looks so elegant i could use this as home decor, and really display it.  This is the reason why it has taken me so long to find a harry potter project.  I didn't want anything tacky... i really needed something i could display in my home, and i didn't want it to be out of place as well. 

My idea, is to create a paper quill stag, this would be in the honor of Harry Potter's patronus!  and because i like the rustic look in my home, it would be beautiful in my entryway along with my fabric framed moose.

See... the Stag would be an amazing add!  Now i just need to get started on it.

also, in case any of you are curious about my moose, here's how i made it.

What you will need:

two contrasting colors of fabric (i just recycled old tshirts)

sketch out any old shape you like for a template

(i love moose... and i don't mean to brag but i'm good at drawing things up)

a large picture frame

(my frame was on sale at micheals... it was a $50 frame, i paid $11!)

(my frame was also gold so i repainted it orange... a brave color)

hot glue gun and sticks

Directions:

Step 1:  draw out your desired shape and cut the paper out.

Step 2:  trace the shape onto the fabric that you want to be your shape

Step 3:  cut the fabric along your traced lines

Step 4:  hotglue around the edges an inch at a time, sticking it to the other fabric's center.

Step 5:  once your done throw it in a frame, and hang it up!

I also want to take this time to tell you that from now on another goal is to take pictures of the projects process. 

Thanks for reading and please let me know what you think!

Paper and Swirls and Everything Nice!

Oh, I am completely excited to show off this little diy door sign I made for a close friend!  And what was my inspiration you may ask?  Well, the inspiration is just genius and elaborate and perfect and all kinds of other positive words! 

THIS was my inspiration.  Sorry i'm new at this and i couldn't get the image to show on my blog :(

It is utterly Amazing.

But, because I have a little one to tend to, I came up with my own little version. 

Right now my only complaint is that you can't see them as well as i would like you to.  Because my camera has a flash and it is dark in my house, it really picked up on the hotglue splots and in person they are not seen!

What you will need for this project:

thick white paper- i used about three pieces.

cardboard or wood- i opted for cardboard! free!

hot glue gun and about two sticks of glue.

any color paint for your background.

Step 1:  cut the cardboard/wood to whatever shape you fancy... paint the side that will be showing and allow it to dry completely.

Step 2:  really plan out what you want.  I researched old english font and drew it out on a seperate sheet of paper so I would have something to really measure with.

Step 3:  cut your white paper into 1/4 inch strips.

Step 4:  hot glue the bottom edge of the strips as you cut and measure according to the image you have on your 'rough draft' 

then just keep repeating until your finished!

it sounds like a lot of work... which it was, but it was a fun project!  And it is going to make for a unique gift.

There are so many possibilities with this project. I may attempt a moose head one to frame and put in my entryway!  comment and let me know how yours turns out!  Thanks for reading.