Painted Candlesticks ~

DIY Paint | Inspiration

 

I recently picked up these bad boys.

Yep, that is wax melted all over that shiney wood- awesome!

I took them apart and diligently picked and sanded my way to the original wood. Luckily they came apart super easily. 

I then took them to my spray paint room (aka the side yard) and doused them with a little Rustoleum Heirloom White. My Mom then graciously sanded away until these lovelies appeared. 

Love them!

 

Linked to:

The Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming
Tickled Pink at 504 Main

Fabric Flower with Silhouette & Great March Promo ~

DIY | Easter Inspiration

Today I will show a little project using the Clean Cut Fabric Interfacing from Silhouette. Remember they have a great promo going on this week (details at the bottom).

I started by downloading the "3d Flowers" from the Silhouette Online Store for .99 cents. I then ironed on my interfacing to my fabric and cut out my shapes (really like magic).

I then crumpled up my pedals a bit and assembled my flower.

I then gathered a few supplies to make an Easter basket.

And I think my fabric flower makes a great addition!

Here are the promotion details:

• A Silhouette SD
• One of each fabric interfacing (clean cut & sewable)
• A roll of white flocked heat transfer material 

All for $229!

Also, readers that already have a Silhouette can get 25% off fabric interfacing...whoot, whoot!

All you need to do is enter "INSPIRE" as your promo code.

My Fabric Egg & Silhouette March Promo ~

DIY | Easter Inspiration 

Silhouette has a great promotion staring today, so they sent me samples of their new Heat Transfer Fabric Interfacing - both sewable and clean cu for me to play with. Today I am going to show you a little project with the sewable variety. 

 Now I want to be very clear, I am not a seamstress (not even close). I truly am still learning how to use my sewing machine (yes, a bit embarassing) - and I thought this product was amazing! It was like magic watching my Silhouette cut the fabric. 

I started by creating a simple egg shape in Silhouette Studio, ironing on my interfacing and instantly I had these two shapes cut and ready to go.
 The interfacing definitely made my flimsy fabric feel much more substantial.

I sewed them together and stuffed my egg (don't laugh at my "bunchiness" - operator error).

I made a few linen flowers. And attached them to my egg (yes, with hot glue. I know this is a sewing project, but I love me some hot glue).

I then decided to add a little ribbon to the top to hang.

 

Now for the awesome deal from Silhouette!

Our lovely friends over at Silhouette are offering a great package deal:

• A Silhouette SD
• One of each fabric interfacing (clean cut & sewable)
• A roll of white flocked heat transfer material 

For $229....yep, that is a great deal!  

Also, readers that already have a Silhouette can get 25% off fabric interfacing...whoot, whoot!

All you need to do is enter "INSPIRE" as your promo code.

Act soon, as this offer is only good until the 27th.



Today is the last day to vote!

Another Valentine Frame {With Silhouette} ~

 DIY | Valentine Project Inspiration

I thought I would share another easy project using the Silhouette. For this project I bought a "Print and Cut" image from their online store for .99 cents. 

I simply printed off the image - yep, that design was only .99 cents - just think of the possibilities!

I cut down the image, rounded the corners and added a little Distress Ink to the edges. I then grabbed a dollar store frame (oh Dollar Tree, have I told you lately how much I love you?) and a little scrapbook paper.

I decided to add a few jewels to finish it off. 

And yes, that was it.

If you haven't already, be sure to head over and enter the Silhouette Giveaway!

And if you would like a screaming deal on a new machine for the new year ($175 with a subscription commitment to the Silhouette Online Store) be sure to use the promo code "INSPIRE".