Chevron Canvas Makeover

Like most decor in my house, especially the ones made by me, they get moved around A LOT and get changed A LOT. Like this canvas, after painting the chevron pattern, I hung it above our computer, than over the fireplace, than above our bed and now it resides in our hallway with a new heart initial decal.

We will see how long that lasts. . .

 I was not loving the "V" and "L" vinyl that I bought simply because it was on clearance, so I have been thinking for MONTHS what I could do to change it. This is what I came up with . . . for now:)

I took an old cardboard box, scrap fabric, mod podge and scissors.

Cut out a heart and started mod podging those fabric scraps on there. The back is not so cute as you can tell but I just put some sticky backs on there (because I know me and I will probably change this sometime, hopefully in the not so near future) and slapped it on the canvas. I wasn't planning on putting the vinyl back on but as I was taking it off, I thought I still liked it without the twirly stuff.

 

 A little love in the hallway, just in time for Valentine's Day.

linking up to these parties:

craftomaniac, dittle dattle, between naps on the porch, stories from a2z, not just a housewife,  tip junkie, sugar bee, blue cricket design, night owl crafting, somewhat simple, tater tots and jello, at the picket fence, remodelaholic, whipperberry, addicted 2 decorating, funky junk, i heart naptime, diy showoff, be different act normal

Winter Yarn Wreath & More Winter Decor Ideas

I always LOVE putting up Christmas decorations but I also LOVE putting them away. However, I always feel like the house is a bit bare without any holiday decor. This is just about the only thing I have for winter decor. . . and it really isn't that wintery. The white shimmery yarn and deep purple flowers remind me of winter when I really could just keep it up year round. There is just something about decorating for the seasons. . . right?! 

(Please tell me, or rather my husband, that I am not the only one that likes to change the decor every month)

Here are a few of HGTV's fans winter decor ideas

Oh, this would really throw my hubby for a loop if I painted murals on the wall for each season. . . this is vinyl but I don't have a vinyl machine so painting would have to suffice:)

Snowflakes falling throughout the house. . . LOVE

Snow filled vases from Celebrations.com

 

A subtle silver, glittery tree

Love this porch that is ready for winter.

What do you do when the Christmas decorations come down? Enjoy the cleanliness or are you itching to put up your Valentine's decorations? 

linking up to these parties:

craftomaniac, dittle dattle, not just a housewife,  tip junkie, sugar bee, blue cricket design, night owl crafting, somewhat simple, tater tots and jello, at the picket fence, remodelaholic, whipperberry, addicted 2 decorating, i heart naptime, diy showoff be different act normal

January Visiting Teaching Message {Free Printable}

Happy New Year!! I always love the feeling of starting off the year with a clean slate. I used to love making a long list of goals in different categories: physical, spiritual, emotional, etc. Then I realized that I never keep any of them and don't feel like I accomplished anything at the end of the year. So now I just narrow it down to 3 a year. . . if that. It seems to work for me and I focus more on just those goals. In a month I  am will be a mother to three boys three and under so my goals for the new year are:

1- STAY CALM

2- Read the Book of Mormon with my family EVERY DAY

3- Let it go, move on

I feel like if I share my goals, I am more likely to keep them. So here is to not losing my mind and having a spirit of peace in my home. 

For those of you who want to be a better visiting teacher this year, here is a free 4x5 handout to give to those sisters you teach. 

Click the download button above to get four visiting teaching handouts on one page. Come back every month to share this message!

Enjoy!

SugarTot Designs Top 11 of 2011

I started my little corner of cyper space in March, not really knowing what I was getting into and have so enjoyed "meeting" new people and sharing some of my projects and digital designs. Here is a compilation of the top 11most popular posts of the year:

"U MAKE ME HAPPY" PRINTABLE

ARMOIR MAKEOVER

40 BAGS IN 40 DAYS PRINTABLE

PLAYROOM MAKEOVER

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN HATS PRINTABLE

SUPERHERO BINS

SUPERHERO ROOM REVEAL

NOEL BANNER

SCHOOL POSTERS

VISITING TEACHING PRINTABLES

JULY BUNTING BANNER

I am excited to see what the new year brings. . . Especially a little boy coming in 4 weeks!!

DIY Mug Jewelry Holders. . . Keep an eye out

One of the many little projects that has been in the back of my head this month has been this one... I go to the thrift store at least once a week, and am always searching for mug racks! They're cheap, hard to find, and always ugly. ;)

I finally collected 4 of them!

..and by the time painting actually began, I had found another!

I spray painted them all glossy black,

dumped out a whole drawer of jewelry,

and now I can finally see what I have!

(I actually sent some of these to my mom for Christmas, too.)

It's crazy what a little searching can turn up-

I always felt like I hit the jackpot when I left with an ugly mug rack!

-Sarah

linking up to these parties: 
craftomaniac, dittle dattle, between naps on the porch, stories from a2z, not just a housewife, tip junkie, sugar bee, blue cricket design, night owl crafting, somewhat simple, house of hepworths, tater tots and jello, at the picket fence, remodelaholic, whipperberry, funky junk,i heart naptime, thrifty decor chick, diy showoff, the shabby nest,under the table & dreaming, be different act normal