DIY Fall Wreath

What you need:

A Wire Frame (you can pick one up for about $3 at a craft store)

40 feet of Burlap

A Wreath Hanger

Ribbon/ Bow

Optional:

Seasonal decor. I bought this turkey for $4 and glued a clothespin to the bottom. This way, I can switch out what the theme is each month.

Make sure to buy enough burlap. I made the mistake of trying to make this wreath with one roll of burlap. I had to go back to the craft store for a second roll in the middle of making it.

I watched a fair share of YouTube videos on making this wreath and ended up not using any of the techniques I saw. I decided it was easiest to just pull the burlap through the wire in the same pattern throughout. I also like it doesn't look perfect, because if the loops are too perfect it looks strange to me. I also just wrapped the burlap at the ends. I didn't use any glue or wiring in this wreath.

After finishing up the burplap, I tied my bow on with pipe cleaners (they were attached) and put the turkey on the bottom. I am excited that I can switch out the bow and holiday decor at any time. For Christmas, I can add a red bow and a Santa for only about $10. I love how versatile this wreath is!

Weekend DIY

After weeks of searching for the perfect gold wall decor, I finally have exactly what I want on my bedroom walls. I searched all over looking for the right art to go above my bed but I kept finding that most gold pieces were gaudy or very dated. My room has a modern theme to it and I wanted to find art to match that. Enter: a weekend craft project. My friend Autumn and I decided we were going to make the pieces that I couldn't find at any store.

We started with three blank canvasses and two extras in case we messed up horribly. 

We did some research into what kind of patterns would look best and then taped two of the three canvasses. The circles ended up being done without tape.

After taping, we painted the first coat on the canvass.

The circles were made by dipping the lid of a Mod Podge jar in paint and then filling in the circle with a small paint brush. We tested other lids but this size ended up being perfect. Another great option is a lid to a mason jar-- but those were a little too large for this project.

After all the taping was done, we did one last coat of paint and let the paint dry for a few hours. It's probably best to let the paint dry overnight but I was too impatient to wait that long.

After we took the tape off, we grabbed a measuring tape and hung the canvasses on the wall. I am so happy with the way everything turned out!

Weekend DIY: Metallic Mason Jars

Over the holiday weekend, I decided that my bathroom needed a little updating. I have been storing my makeup brushes in an old US Capitol cup that I received from my old office when I finished up my internship in 2009. Nothing in my bathroom has been matching in years and so I've decided to slowly add some finishing touches to make everything match.

If you follow me on Twitter, you already know that I scored a brand new box of mason jars at Goodwill over the weekend. I found 12 brand new jars and was thrilled to leave Goodwill dreaming of Pinterest crafts. After much debate, the first place I decided to start was with my makeup brush/ cotton ball holders.

I started off with just two of my twelve mason jars to see how the first attempt would go. I figured, if I ruin two, no big deal, I will still have ten left. Luckily, I love the results of the first two and wante metallic mason jars all over my house.

I then turned the jars upside down for painting so none of the paint got inside the jars.

I noticed that the paint dried quickly but they did need about 3 coats to not look messy and cheap.

Bathroom: Before 

(Sidenote, I noticed a date on the bottom of that sun/moon box and saw that I painted that in 2000.)

Bathroom: After

I am in love with the way these jars turned out and I can't wait to put the next ten jars to use.