{My House Mondays} Books are made for more than just reading...

Happy mornin'/afternoon/nighty night friends!

Way before I started this lil' blog I still crafted and made things--I just didn't expose my crazy ideas to the entire world. One of those projects included the nifty book wreath that hangs over our mantle.  This project was my first true experience with a glue gun. I am surprised I still use my glue gun today because not only did I burn the hello goodness out of my fingers, but I also dropped the glue gun in my lap--I'll spare you the horrific details and the words that I yelped.

Way back in February when I posted my Valentine's Day mantle I got quite a few emails asking  how I made my book wreath. I would love to do a step-by-step tutorial for all ya'll, but I want to spare my fingers the pain. Instead, I will share my deepest, darkest book wreath makin' secrets with you.

Okee-doke.

 I took a book and torn out the pages and instead of just folding them one way I folded the pages two ways, which I think added extra texture to the wreath. I did a "S" fold and a tube fold that was larger at one end then the other. comprende?

Then I folded the bottom of the pages so I would have an area to dab the glue to attach it to the wreath. 

Then I stuck those babies all over a styrofoam wreath form.

And that's the full blown story of my book wreath. Whip out those glue guns, find a dirty romance novel and get your glue on.

Bare Wall Phobia....

Is there a medical term for a phobia of bare walls? Well, if such a thing existed I think I would have it, I can diagnosis myself with my vast  medical knowledge.*cough, cough*

Anyway, I just get this itch everytime I see I bare wall--I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't sit still until the entire thing is covered. We have this heinous bare wall in our living room that drives me bonkers, Hunk doesn't want me to touch it, but I figure that since I stare at that freaking wall as much as I stare at the TV then something needs to happen or Hunk make have to institutionalize me. (Yes, that was a very long run-on sentence).

Alicia over at Thrifty and Chic came up with an amazingly cool idea that I totally want to steal use. Seriously, though, this project rocks. So if you want a simple, inexpensive wall art project, Alicia will hook. you. up.

No lie friends, no lie.

Can you figure out what she used to make her sweet mirrors? Come on, think hard, very, very hard.

If you guessed PVC pipe then you are right on the mon-nay! Totally cool, huh? I am totally going to get my "saw on" and try this out, get it "saw on", you know like, sawing the PVC Pipe.

HAHAHA. Total knee slapper.....and I can tell I am the only one laughing.

Okay then. Check out Alicia's sweet blog she has awesome tutorials, DIY projects, and she is freaking cute to boot. Thanks Alicia for letting me share your idea!

Spunky Junky Link Party #4

 When spring starts to peak it's head around the corner I get the urge to redecorate our house--much to the dismay of Hunk. The longer days, warmer nights, and the fresh smell of flowers blooming makes me feel as though I need to make something clean and fresh to go along with the wonderful weather outside.  Here are just a few  favorite springy projects that caught my attention this week...

Check out the awesome Command Center by Oh So Chichi, I totally wish I was this organized.

Pocket Full of Pink transformed an old sign into a new Spring Wood Sign

You'll love what Roundabout Upcycled a Clock

I love stencils. Who doesn't? Check out  Stenciled Steps Galore by Decorative Paintbrush

Wow. Total trash to treasure Dresser Transformation by Sweetwater Baby

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*Link to a specific post, not your homepage, or a giveaway.

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{That's Us Thursday} The Secret Power of Popcorn

 Hunk has been sick. I had every intention of making him some pipin' hot Lipton Chicken Noodle to ease his queasiness. That didn't happen. He wanted popcorn. Yep, you heard me "P to the O to the P to the Corn".

The new remedy for sick tummies is now popcorn slathered in salt, butter, and cheese, didn't ya know?

That's how we roll in this house.

{Tutorial Tuesday} A Nifty Leather Flower Necklace

For the second week of One Month to Win it we were asked to make a wearable green item. I'm not Irish, I'm not a big fan of corned beef and cabbage, AND Leprechauns kind of give me the heebee geebee's so I opted for something green that I could wear throughout the entire year. No offense to you Patty Day lovers.

To make my nifty necklace I cut leather scraps into flowers using my Big Kick.
I then glued the flowers to five raised white flower petals that I had detached from a vintage necklace.

I used scrapbooking flowers and pearls to embellish the center of the flowers...and...

Finally, I cut a Mardi Gra necklace in half and I glued it to the backside side of the necklace (I also covered the back in fabric so the leather wouldn't rub off on any of my clothing).

turquoise leather stain on a white shirt=not zesty.

This girl (pointing to self) is giving herself a pat on the back for finishing her fifteen minute project without any interruptions from Hunk or Punk.

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