Oh the places you'll go...

when you get crafting ideas from blogland!

Below is a compilation (is that even a word??) of some recent

crafts I have done in the last couple of months.  As I stated 

previously, I have never been a crafty type of gal.

 But, that all changed when I got addicted to blog stalking...

 I have come across so many amazing diy projects; 

mainly from Ashley (who I absolutely adore!) as well as Traci.  

1.  First off::

What to do with a picture frame...

a.  CHALKBOARD FRAME

(tutorial)

Supplies:  Clearance 8x10 frame from Target [$4]

Chalkboard paint from Michaels with coupon [$3]

Chalkboard markers from Hobby Lobby with coupon [$4]

Wood from Home Depot [$4]

Result:  I am not entirely happy with this project, but since

I have plenty of left over chalkboard I will probably attempt

to redo it.  Mainly, I foresee using it for photography shoots...

b. 18X20 FRAME

Supplies:  frame from local resale shop [$1]

white spray paint [$2]

Result:  I really wish I had taken a before shot of this frame...

it was gold metallic and quite ugly!  I got this idea from a photographer

I saw doing a shoot at a local Garden.  I absolutely love this $3 investment!

c.  CHICKEN WIRE FRAME

(tutorial)

Supplies:  Wood frame from resale shop [$1]

Spray paint [$3]

Chicken wire [$3]

Sm. clothespins [$2]

Result:  Presently I am using it as a display board,

but it can also be used to hang earrings on!

2.  JEWELRY

Not from a blog, but I do spend a lot of time beading so

I thought I would include my most recent pieces for a friend's wedding...

3.  PERPETUAL CALENDAR/JOURNAL

(tutorial)

My mom actually crafted this for one of her friends...

Love this idea!

Supplies:  4x6 cards cut in half (equaling 365)

vintage/antique postcards (12; 1 for each month)

basket/small crate

Result:  a daily journal to be used year to year and document

special daily happenings!

4.  DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL

(tutorial)

I made something very similar at Christmas; and so I
basically copied this idea for a devotional journal...
the only thing I added was velcro to keep it shut!

5.  POST-IT NOTE HOLDER
(tutorial)

My little sister, Lauren actually made a few of these

for my mom to give away to her coworkers at Christmas.

Being somewhat addicted to post-its, I totally love this idea, and 

need to get Lauren to make me one. :)

6.  TILE COASTERS
(tutorial)

I have previously blogged about this, so I won't go into detail.
These coasters I made for my parent's bed-stands...

7.  CAMERA STRAP
(tutorial)

I have also already blogged about this diy, but since

I recently made a new one I had to put in one here! :)

8.  CRICUT EXPRESSION

One of my favorite Christmas presents by far...

The possibilities are endless!

a.  MONOGRAMMED PLATTERS

Supplies:  vinyl from Hobby Lobby [$6]

Cricut Expression

Letter cartridge

Results:  a very pleased mother, happy to see me using

my Christmas gift to beautify her home...:)

b.  GAMES FOR CHURCH MINISTRIES

And that concludes the crafting experiences from a non-crafty gal!

Now, go get started on some great diy.  :)