Weekend Crafties

BIG stencil project!

My favorite!! Vintage word cards on canvas.

Marching Elephants, on wood

A sort of 3D collage on canvas with some of the little things I collect in jars, many are from my childhood.

Inspired by my friend Emily's blog, I decided to post more about projects I have been working on. I began a massive stenciling project in our dinning room, in the fall, but stopped when I became pregnant. Oh the first trimester.... Now I am back in action and ready to get it done! Here is a picture from this weekend, although, I am happy to report, I added another row since the picture was taken. It has been challenging, there are some mistakes, which upon close inspection, are obvious. I feel pretty good about the endeavor, I have never stenciled anything more then a shirt and paper. I was also inspired to start making collages for the baby room (my craft room too). I made three last night! It feels so good to feel good and feel creative again. Thanks, Emily for the inspiration!

After a looong pause, Hello!

This amazing pull toy is by crafter, Katie Steuernagle. Here is a link to her demo on Martha's show

I love anything to do with special lighting. Complete "how to" found here

From here

Can't remember where I found this image, but I love the simple impact

I have some exciting things to share that I have been working on this weekend, but meanwhile, here are some ideas that have been lurking in my "to be posted" folder.

Table setting ideas

The wedding is getting closer and I keep looking for creative table setting ideas. I love the settings pictured above. It gives a little height to the candle light and I love the mismatched goblets.
This idea and more found here.

Simple Glass

I love these simple arrangements from Apartment Therapy.
My sister is getting married this summer so I have ferns, green and flowers on the brain. Check out these lovelies:

Tea Wreath

Great gift, or display for a bridal shower!
Link here

Pin wheel garden

I think these would make adorable place settings!! Of course I would paint the base and used patterned paper, not photo paper. I think I will have these on the tables at my sister's shower.. don't tell her!
How to here

You are winner!

These award-paper-things are darling. I might use them for my sister's wedding shower..
Here is the full link