Time For Some Rules...

Ok...so I know that you have probably all seen these sweet "family rules" canvas projects. They are all over blogland, but I have not had the time until just this past weekend to work on one for myself. So... I decided that I didn't really want mine on canvas, but that I would try mine on some boards that I had (read my hubby) already cut. I was first inspired by this post, and then by this post, so then I started playing around .... and here is my finished "family rules" board...I am really pleased with how it turned out :)

1. One board...mine is (roughly) a 12 x24

2. Fun patterned paper. (I cut mine in different sized strips)

3. mod podge :)

4. I used a paint pen and eyeball some fun fonts to write my rules...

5. I then added a fun lil fabric rosette

6. Drilled two holes at the top and added some regular ol' wire...tada!!!

Linking to these parties....

the girl creative

these creative juices

lucky star lane

todays creative blog

night owl crafting

all thingz related

the shabby nest

someday crafts

creations by Kara

simpsonized crafts

Sew Much Ado

Somewhat Simple

Pony Tails and Fish Scales

Under the Table and Dreaming

Fingerprints on the Fridge

Tater Tots & Jello

Fun to Craft

Sassy Lil Treat Jar

I decided to make this sassy lil treat jar just because I like things that can be used in my classroom, but don't necessarily look like they came from a "teacher store" :)

Things You Will Need to Make Your Own Teacher Treat Jar:

1. A clear plastic jar (mine is from Wal-Mart ($1.68 I think) and is Rubbermaid)

2. Pattern Paper

3. Mod Podge

4. Hot Glue Gun

5. Ribbon

6. BLING (not an option for me ;)

7. Chipboard or mdf crown or (other shape of your choice)

8. And for the cute lid topper check out eighteen25's free download...(There are other sayings...one for mom's stash and a bubblegum bribe)

I measured the sticky label in the center of the container, but I DID NOT attempt to pull it off...I simply covered it with mod podge and patterned paper. Then I added the strip of zebra paper (more mod podge). Next, came the ribbon that I hot glued around the edge of the paper covering the label. Finally I covered a crown mdf shape I had in my stash with paper and printed my saying, adhered it w/ yep! Mod Podge and then hot glued the crown to the jar...then I blinged that baby out! Added the gingham bow, and then mod podged (Yes! I just turned that into a verb) the topper on to a black scalloped circle I cut out with my cricut.

Now to fill it up with some yummy chocolate!

Linking up to these fun blog parties...

New Style Paver=Easier Painting!!!

I found this paver stone without grooves...thought painting it might be a little easier. It was!!! These are so much fun! I am GOING to make myself one soon... This is the same paver; both sides are painted to make it a reversible decor item :)

This is for a friend's daughter to give to her 3rd grade teacher who is retiring this year...She plans on doing lots o' garden and flower planting during her retirement...this should be a sweet touch of whimsy to add to her flower bed...

Woot Woot!

Red Letter Week!!!!

I was featured for the first and second and third time this week with my painted garden pavers!!! Man, that makes me want to stay up 24/7 and craft it up!!! I love seeing all the great ideas out there, and it never fails that my silly crafting "adhd" kicks in when I visit one of the bajillion blogs I follow...is it possible to be addicted to blog digging???

One more week of school....then I can focus (yeah right) on M-A-J-O-R projects that I want to get completed...

List

1. Swap out my craft room with Chloe's bedroom...she will finally get a BIGGER closet and more room for all the things she likes to create... PAINTING IS IN MY FUTURE>>>she really wants a purple bedroom...which makes me remember my own childhood bedroom.

2. Paint my bedroom...and secretly re-paint my bathroom (eeks...just painted it over Christmas break, but changed my mind on the color scheme I want to go with...)

3. Try my hand at this adorable bed skirt idea from Shanty2Chic...

4. I am going to make one of these adorable planters for my from door area from Positively Splendid...so stinkin' cute

5. Add much more after a shower, some sleep, and COFFEE!!!

xoxo,

LaKeta

Wind Proof Garden Decor...

These lil' cuties are going to my momma and my hubby's mom for Mother's Day!

I wanted to make a cute whimsical garden decoration and found these adorable shaped pavers at my local Wally*World. They were originally a reddish color, but I wanted a more neutral palette so decided to spray paint them with a satin finish "pebble" color.

After spraying the red away, I used patio paint pens and my acrylic paints and created the cute little sayings for each momma....Then decided to go a little further and personalize each one. So now they can turn them around for a different look whenever they want! I think they will look precious in their flower beds or on their front porches...Next up will be one for myself with my house number...and maybe a favorite scripture...

Linking up to:

http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/

Updated my other Blog...

I have been playing around on picnik.com today and customizing my lillepiejunction blog. I am really proud of how it has turned out so far...

Check picnik.com out if you get a chance...there is a lot of free things you can do to your pics!!!

The "B" word...

that's right....budget.... Honestly Cale and I have never really lived on one. If we wanted something we just bought it (even if we really couldn't afford it ...yikes!) So after Cale was laid off from his oilfield job, we have learned a lot! 1. God is in control...He will provide.
2. We need to be better stewards of our blessings...especially in our finances. 3. We want to be debt free...no more chains to credit cards. This is where the "B" word comes in. We read Dave Ramsey's book "Total Money Makeover" and we are now headed in the right direction! We will be working on paying off our debts for a while, but we are both on the same page and ready to do it.

P.S. One way I found to save some money on grocery shopping is www.e-mealz.com

If you get a chance check it out! For $5 a month you can choose a meal plan( and even a store) and get 7 days worth of meals outlined with a shopping list. That can make one chore so much easier....if you decide to sign up to please let them know that I sent you:)