It surprises me just how much I love crafting and making decor for our home. It really isn't something I anticipated being any good at since I do not think I am particularly creative. That being said, I think when I felt this way I was forgetting about a little friend called the internet. The web is full of ideas, tutorials, step by step guides and blogs that have offered me a ton of inspiration and the confidence that I too can have a house filled of one of a kind items. Here are a few I have completed over the past month or so...
These are yarn letters that I made for the kids doors. I cup the shape out of styrofoam we had that came in the packaging for Colin's train set. I then simply wrapped the yarn around and around until I was happy with the coverage. Some hot glue was necessary at the end and to affix the end of the yarn but other than there were very few materials that went into this project. All in all, it took me about an hour to do both letters. I really like the way they turned out. I also discovered 3M velcro circles and used those to hang them on their doors. That way they can be moved if we ever have any room swapping and it also satisfies Jason's desire to leave our walls and doors hole free.
A few months ago or so, my sister commented that she was heading over to our Aunt and Uncle's house to get acorns. They live on South Dr in Fort Garry and their promise rang true with my sister leaving with a gigantic bowl. When she made herself a wreath, I knew I wanted to as well. I chose to make a smaller wreath so that it would hang fully in the window on our door. I used a styrofoam wreath I had left over from another project and after wrapping it with felt so that the green colour of the wreath didn't show through, I started gluing. And then I glued some more, and more, and more. And then I thought I was done and hung it only to have it fall down a few hours later and have 50% of the acorns falls off. So then I glued some more. And bought a stronger 3M hook to hang it from. And then I hung it again, and that is where it has been ever since. In total, I used 2 full packages of hot glue for this project as every acorn needed to be glued not only to one other acorn, but to any acorn it touched as well. It made for a lot of gluing. The burlap I used is actually meant to be a garland, however I loved how wide and ribbon-like it became when I used it here.
This piece of art was created after my friend Larissa did the same. She used this tutorial and modified it to suit her needs so I did the same. I purchased the canvas at my neighbours garage sale for $1 and after it was primed, I drew the shapes I wanted with a pencil and then filled them in on top with puff paint. After it was very dry, I peeled off a few leaves that I didn't care for and re-did things until I liked how it all looked and came together. Then, I painted the entire thing over with paint we had downstairs (it's actually the same colour we painted the mudroom). So far, this picture is living on top of the built in on one side of our fireplace but it may move depending on what happens with that area in the next few months as it is slated to have cupboard doors, wood counters, and stone and a mantel installed soon-ish. I am super happy with the way it turned out and think it will have a place in our home for many years to come.
Lastly, I made this framed piece for Addy's room. I have been wanting to buy a heart punch for a long time and was just waiting for the right Micheal's coupon to do so. It finally came and I finally got one! These hearts were affixed to the craft paper using ZOTS that I had left over from another project and then framed in a IKEA white frame. The frame has no glass due to an accident a few years ago, but I kind of like exposing this anyways. It definitely works in Addy's room and now I am brainstorming more ways of how I can use my new punch.
Now that Christmas is approaching, I am busy dreaming of all the new decorations and crafts I can make to decorate our home for the holidays. A few years ago I tried my hand at making us all stockings, but they were a definite flop. I am thinking they might be do for a redo, especially since we have another family member who needs one.
As much as I look forward to working again sometime next year, I do very much enjoy the fact that on maternity leave I have the time to complete projects such as these. I love the way each of these things look in the house and add interest and colour to our walls and doors. I have many more on my mind and am excited to tackle them all including a very exciting crafty endeavour where I plan to document our lives every step of the way.
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