Aug 07, 2019 | Post by: Meghan 1 Comments

DIY You are my Sunshine Sign

Disclaimer – This post is in partnership with CraftCuts.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

If you’re looking to brighten up your room (and your day!), then this DIY custom “You are my sunshine” sign is for you!

I love adding colorful touches to rooms in my house.  Having pops of color brings so much joy and happiness to a room, even if it’s only a few décor items scattered alongside other neutral colors.  I decided to blend cheery colors together with an uplifting quote using custom letters and a circular wooden shape from CraftCuts!  Check out the tutorial below to see how you can add a little sunshine to any room in your home!

Supplies:

Step 1: Add hot glue to the 10” dowel rods and glue them around the circle, leaving space for the 4” dowels.

Step 2:  Add a coat of yellow spray paint to the circle and dowel rods.

Step 3:  Paint all of the 4” sized dowels with the orange acrylic paint.

Step 4:  When the paint is dry, hot glue the orange dowels rods in between all of the yellow dowels on the circle piece.

Step 5: Cut a long piece of painter’s tape and add the letters for you “you are my” to the top.  This will help keep the letters from shifting around.  Add a coat of white paint to the top.  Add a second coat of paint if needed.

Step 6: Add a coat of white acrylic paint to the word “sunshine”.  Add a second coat if needed.

Step 7:  Once the words are dry, figure out the placement for the quote on your circle.  Next add painter’s tape under “you are my”.  This will help get the letters straight. 

Step 8: Add multi-grip glue to the back of the letters and word to secure them to the wooden shape. 

Step 9: Add Multi-Grip to the back of “sunshine” and add it underneath “you are my”.

Step 8:  Cut a piece of twine 2 inches long, fold it in half, add a drop of glue to the top back of the circle, please the loose ends of the twine on top, and add another drop of glue on top of the bottom of the twine.

Add your DIY custom you are my sunshine sign to any room in your home for an instant pick-me-up!  It would also look great on a gallery wall, or as outdoor décor (as long as it has been properly sealed with a clear protectant!).

Aug 06, 2019 | Post by: Meghan No Comments

DIY Pineapple Stamped Frame

Disclaimer – This post is in partnership with Rubberstamps.com.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

I always find it fascinating to see what objects will be trending when it comes to party decor, crafts, and fashion. I often wonder how trends such as llamas and unicorns become a “thing”. Pretty much anywhere you look right now you can find a unicorn or llama either as a party ballon, greeting card, or even a blanket! They’re everywhere you look!

One food object that is trending right now is the pineapple. This has been trending for quite some time and I have to admit, I was an early adopter of this trend. Not only do I like the playful look of a pineapple, but I also like the meaning behind it. Pineapples are considered an expression of “welcome”. Because of this, I love the idea of incorporating pineapples in my home and what better way than with a DIY pineapple stamped frame!

Rubberstamps.com had the cutest little pineapple for my frame. I grabbed the 1″x2.5″, which was the perfect size to stamp all over my frame. When I saw the 5 color ink pad I thought it would create create such a cool look with no effort, which I’m all about! Check out the full video tutorial below to see how you can create your own DIY Pineapple Stamped Frame!

Supplies:

If you’re not feeling pineapples, check out Rubberstamps.com’s other stamps and use the same technique to create your own customized frame!

Jul 10, 2019 | Post by: Meghan No Comments

DIY Stamped Canvas Art

DIY Stamped Canvas Art

Disclaimer – This post is in partnership with Rubberstamps.com.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

Add some pizzaz to your boring walls with this easy DIY stamped canvas art!

When it comes to stamps, there are so many amazing things you can do with them. You can create a stitched card, a unique luggage tag, and they can even be used to create a festive placemat! I’m always trying to come up with different ways to incorporate stamps outside of their typical use. When it comes to stamps, Rubberstamps.com has a ton of designs to choose from. I recently picked up their Olive Branch Stamp. I loved the simple lines on this stamp and thought it would be cool to use it to make a custom piece of artwork!

DIY Stamped Canvas Art

Have you ever thought about using your stamps to make artwork? I think this DIY is the perfect way to incorporate affordable art into your home or office space. You don’t have to be an artist to make your own DIY stamped canvas art –it’s super easy! Check out the video below for the full tutorial!

Supplies:

  • Art Canvas (I used 8×8)
  • 2X4 Olive Branch Stamp
  • Black Ink
  • Acrylic Paint (I used yellow and cream)
  • Bristle Paint Brush
  • White Cardstock
  • Mod Podge
  • Scissors

That’s it folks! A fun and easy way to add a statement piece to your home decor. Be sure to check out all of the other stamps Rubberstamps.com has on their website. They now also offer acrylic stamps in the same designs as all of their wooden stamps. So, you can choose which stamp type works best for you, which is amazing!

DIY Stamped Canvas Art
Jun 04, 2019 | Post by: Meghan 1 Comments

DIY Stamped Luggage Tag

Disclaimer – This post is in partnership with Rubberstamps.com.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

Going on a trip is always something I look forward to. Whether it’s a quick road trip or a plane ride to another state or country, I always welcome the change of scenery. When I fly, I’m always a little worried that my luggage is going to get lost or taken by someone else. Instead of panicking about someone mistaking my luggage as their own, I’ve created a fun DIY stamped luggage tag that is not like the rest!

My luggage tag is not the standard rectangle shape and style. In order to create a luggage tag that stands out, I made this one round with a super cute compass stamp from Rubberstamps.com. There are other travel stamps to choose from, but my favorite is the compass design. It’s what made me decide to go with a circle shape for my luggage tag instead of the traditional rectangle shape! Check out the video tutorial below to see how you can make your own DIY stamped luggage tag so you too can travel in style!

Supplies:

  • Rubberstamps.com Compass Stamp (2×2)
  • Stamp Ink
  • Patterned Scrapbook Paper
  • White Cardstock
  • Printer (to print out your name and address)
  • Tag Template
  • Iron-on Vinyl (you could also swap this out and use a laminator and laminating pouch)
  • Parachute Cord (or any cord option of your choice)
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • 1/4 Inch Hole Punch

After your done making your DIY travel luggage tag, just tie it onto to your luggage and enjoy! Happy travels!

May 02, 2019 | Post by: Meghan 1 Comments

DIY Stamped and Stitched Flower Card


Disclaimer – This post is in partnership with Rubberstamps.com.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

With the digital world taking over most areas of our lives, it can be hard to go back to the “basics”. We are a society of instant gratification seekers. Technology is great and can help us multi-task our way through the day, but when it comes to card-giving, in my opinion, the old fashion way is much better than sending an e-card.

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Apr 30, 2019 | Post by: Meghan 4 Comments

DIY Child’s Art Display Board


Disclaimer – This post is in partnership with Craft Cuts.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

If you have little kids in your house you know they LOVE to grab some paints, markers, crayons, and mark just about anything and everything. Coloring is such a great activity for kids since it allows them to tap into their creative side and explore bright colors, shapes and designs.

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Apr 01, 2019 | Post by: Meghan No Comments

DIY Stamped Easter Bunny Placemat


Disclaimer – This post is in partnership with Rubberstamps.com.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

Spring is trying really hard to rear its head here in Chicago. It likes to tease us with a sun filled day with birds chirping here and there. Then, it gets bashful and goes back into hiding giving us cold, dreary days and even snow! Ugh! Instead of getting mad at the weather (which is really hard to do this time of year) I decided to focus on the next holiday that is all about Spring–two cheers for Easter!

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Mar 11, 2019 | Post by: Meghan No Comments

How to Make a Custom DIY Floral Spring Wreath With Craft Cuts

Disclaimer – This post is sponsored by Craft Cuts.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

As winter slowly starts to make its way out, it’s time to welcome spring in! This easy custom DIY floral spring wreath is just what you need to add a pop of color to your home. Not only is it bright and cheery, but it’s also customized making it one-of-a-kind!

I partnered with Craft Cuts to come up with a project using their customizable wood pieces.  There are a tone of wood shapes and fonts to choose from when creating a custom piece.  For my wreath,  I was able to select the size, material, thickness and measurement of the inner circle for my wooden ring wreath shape.  I was able to choose a font fro their various options along with the material I wanted, the thickness, and the length of my word.   They also have stencils and vinyls available.   Like I said, every detail is customizable–it’s AWESOME!!!  (more…)

Feb 27, 2019 | Post by: Meghan No Comments

DIY Floral Photo Matte With rubberstamps.com

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Disclaimer – This post is sponsored by rubberstamps.com.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

I have a true obsession for florals. Whether it’s scrapbook paper, stencils, fabric designs, or notebook covers, I’m always find myself drawn to ones that have a floral design! This isn’t a new phase for me. It’s one that’s been going on for as long as I can remember. When I was younger, I would go through my mom’s Better Homes and Garden’s magazines and cut out all of the pages that had flowers on them and turn them into collages. It was such a fun activity for me since I loved arranging all of the flowers together to create my own garden masterpieces.

My latest ongoing project has been working to update decor pieces in my living room. As I try to do this on a budget, I’ve been looking for inspiration that I can DIY myself. I wanted to take my plain picture frames from drab to fab without needing to put forth a ton of effort. Once again, florals have found their way into my updated design. I got this AMAZING floral pattern stamp from Rubberstamps.com.  I was really drawn to the delicate and intricate floral designs. I grabbed this stamp because I thought it would be prefect to create a DIY floral photo matte for my boring frame. Since I knew I was covering a larger space, this  4″ x 6″ stamp was the perfect size. Check out the full tutorial below to see just how simple it is to create your own DIY floral photo matte!

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Dec 20, 2018 | Post by: Meghan No Comments

DIY Wooden Christmas Tree Decor

I’ve really gotten bitten by the Christmas bug this holiday season.  I just can’t stop making festive decor for my house!  My next project is from a wooden teepee I got from Walnut Hollow.  I’ve been holding on to this piece for a while waiting for the right project.  Since I have all of the Christmas feels, I decided to transform my adorable teepee into a Christmas tree!  Get the full details below.  (more…)

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