Doin' Some More DIY

I finally got some more projects done. 

Homespun trashcan - I bought a metal bucket from Lowe's then distressed it soaking it in white vinegar for 24 hours. I had to soak the bottom then turn it over and soda the top. I layered blue checked homespun on top of a strip of burlap and tied in front. Indie glue the burlap to the bucket to keep in place. I may add some pip berries to front.

Before

After

Tissue Box Cover - I picked up an unfinished tissue box cover from Michael's and painted it with cream chalk paint and distressed with dark brown chalk wax. I took a strip of blue check homespun and tied around box and hung a red star from it. Looks pretty good. 

Frame - I also bought am unfinished wooden frame from Hobby Lobby. I painted with cream chalk paint then distressed with dark brown wax. I used to reframe a Paula Vaughan cross stitch picture I did awhile ago. I may add some pip berries to frame to give a prim look to it. 

Been Busy

I decided to get motivated by joining 2015 Volume Scrapbooking Challenge. I set my goal for 52 layouts - one a week.Granted I'm doing mostly page kits from Out on a Limb but I've got a lot of them and need to get them done.

So here's what I've done this week -

I have 9 layouts done so far. Off to a great start!!

Take a Hike Layout

Got another layout done. A page kit from Out On a Limb. Love their kits. Makes my second layout for the year done. Only have 50 more left to meet my goal.

Shelves

I had a couple of unfinished shelves in my downstairs bathroom that I wasn't sure what to do with. I didn't want to paint and distress them and I didn't want to stain them a dark color. I wanted something of a medium tone. So I decided to give the Dark Brown Chalk Wax on the shelves a try. Just wipe the wax on the shelf surface and lightly rub off. They turned out perfect. Just the right color. I also took the metal decorative parts off and sprayed painted them an Oil Brushed Bronze. Really set the shelves off. 

First Layout for the Year

I decided to sign up to do the Scrapbook.com challenges. Give it another try. I signed up for 2015 Volume and January Cricut Challenges. For the 2015 Volume  Challenge I decided on 52 layout for the year - that's one a week.  I got my first layout done - a page kit from Out On a Limb called You Warm My Heart. The kit was supposed to have white snowflakes in it but they were missing so I used my Cricut Explore to make some. I really love the Expłore. I've only used a couple of times but it's so easy!  I added bling to the snowflakes for pop. 

Another Prim sign

Got another sign done. I'm going to post on Facebook yard sale page. I think they will sell well.

Believe Primitive Sign

I did another primitive chalk painted sign. Used the DecoArt Chalk Paint. I mixed it with Acrylic paint for color. I uses my Cricut to make a stencil, outlines the word and hand painted the letters.