Mini Picture Frame Magnets

I make and collect magnets...

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The magnet collection was never intentional... it just happened:)

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My collection started because I had a jar full of stuff you collect as a teenager...  and as an adult I didn't know what to do with them besides throw them away. 

But before I tossed them... I had a great idea...

I could make them into magnets!

(I had sea shells, stones, marbles and coins)

They turned out great!!

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As an adult I've also collected a few small objects from trips we've taken as a family... 

and they make great magents also!!!

But my favorites are the mini picture frame magnets!

They have pictures of my favorite people and 

they are really nice because I can change them out if I want.

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It's sooooo easy! 

~ buy a large package of magnets from the hardware store or you can order           them

~ use your favorite craft glue... 

~ glue a magnet (or a couple) to the back of whatever you want

~ let it dry approx. 24 hrs to harden completely

~ put it on your magnet board... or large tin letter

I found these little frames on Amazon and I thought they would be perfect for photos of our parents.

I used 3 magnets because the frames are a bit heavy and I want them to hold well without falling off my large tin letter H. So depending on how heavy your object is you may want more magnets.

Another great project finished!

They turned out beautiful and so simple!!

Happy crafting!

DIY Wheelbarrow

 If you're looking for a fun easy little project, here it is!

This wheelbarrow is so cute and it was easy to make!! 

I get in so much trouble when I scroll through Pinterest!... but there are so many good ideas on there. 

So one day I came across instructions on how to build this cute small wheelbarrow. The instructions list all the supplies and cuts that you need to make. 

I already had some of the wood so I only needed to buy the crate which I ordered on Walmart.com for I think $18 and a large carriage bolt.

With the great instructions it didn't take long to cut my boards and put the wheelbarrow together. 

Here's the website I used...

PneumaticAddict.com

Then I stained it with my new favorite color 

I love this stain!!!

(it is brown with just a bit of gray to make the wood look rustic)

This wheelbarrow was a fun project and I love how it turned out. 

I used pipe insulators as a filler and then bought fake greenery from Dollar Tree.

I'm excited to use this for fall and fill it with pumpkins

and flowers in spring!

Happy Crafting!

Cozy Decor

Its getting cold... we've had some really cold days and I really don't like the cold. 

Even though we have a really great furnace... I still freeze... even when its 75 in the house. So I found some really cute buffalo plaid blankets to wrap up in... and I just had to get the pillow cases to go with them ;)

They are super soft and wash really well. The sad part is... I don't always get the chance to use them because our girls are always wrapped up in them... they even have their own but they always take mine. 

Silly kids!

Wishing Well & Wheelbarrow Craft

Okay so maybe I am borderline obsessed with wood projects... 

I just really like to build things...

doesn't everyone? ;)

Building a little wishing well and wheelbarrow for my living room decor has been on my list for a while... probably a year or so... 

...and I finally got them done!

These were fun easy projects that didn't take long once I got started. They aren't very big... the whishing well is about 6 inches tall, and the wheelbarrow is about 6 inches long. So not very big but the perfect size for my crate shelves.

The wishing well is cut out of 1/2inch square dowls... with the supports being popsicle sticks. The little tin roof is one of my favorite parts of the wishing well (I bought it at Dollar Tree in the craft section and cut it down to fit) 

Ladder Shelf & Wall Shelf

 
I have a thing for wood and building things... 

I wouldn't call it an obsession...

I just really enjoy it.

I saw a cute shelf the other day as I was scrolling through Amazon looking for something we needed... wink, wink, ... I decided that shelf would look so cute on our bookcase in the living room. So instead of clicking to buy it... which is what most people would do... I've been guilty of that plenty of times... (ask my husband)... I hopped on lowes.com to see how much it would be to build my own. Now this option isn't always the cheapest because the cost of wood is so darn much, but its what I love to do... so I did. 

The nice thing about making your own wood projects is that you usually have left over pieces of wood so then you can just make more projects :) 

So very Thankful...

I found the cutest sign for Thanksgiving at Hobby Lobby and I just had to share.                                                                                                                                                         After all these years of decorating, my tastes are constantly changing.                                                                                                                                                                     Lately, I'm learning that less is more... so choosing a couple pieces that really mean something to me keep our house looking clean, open and less cluttered.                                                                                                                         I fell in love with this sign as soon as I saw it, while on a {Girls Weekend} with my Mom and Sisters. 

I just love how its rustic, yet elegant, and simple. 

I'm so {Thankful} for this season and the opportunity to think of the many blessings I've been given. 

I have so much to be thankful for!!!!!

{don't forget to stop at Hobby Lobby and fall in love with all the wonderful decorations}