Showing posts with label Pinterest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pinterest. Show all posts

Monday, August 13, 2012

Pinspiration....Again


Here's a little somethin'  somethin' I made while I was on my blogging hiatus.


I called it a garden bench
but it isn't really.
I wouldn't want that fabric out in the elements.
But it would be great on a porch ,
or entry,
or anywhere really.

My inspiration can from this pin ,

Pinned Image 
but  I had to track down the source.
The pin just said facebook.com.
Well, I knew Zuckerburg didn't make it
so...
a little more digging was necessary.
I was lead to this facebook page.
  I feel it is VERY important to give credit where credit is due .

That was my inspiration but as you can tell by my first picture,
I had to switch it a bit .


I started with a set of chairs.
Hubs screwed them together for me.
He always shakes his head at my ideas ,
but I have to say ,
he was pretty impressed with the result of this one.


A little purple paint .
A board cut to fit across both chairs
( sorry no pictures of that step )
Some fabric and a little foam.
( again, no picture )
and walaa...



A purple chair bench ....

Notice the little bench in back ?
Yea, that will be another post :)

Oh yea, if you want to see my pin boards
or
maybe follow me,
go here ,
http://pinterest.com/dgarbes/inspiration/





Pin It


Sunday, August 5, 2012

August Pinteresting Project #1

 As I told you in my last post ,
I have been doing a lot of Pinterest projects lately.
( Just haven't been posting about them )

I had wanted to do a project a day,
but I knew that was WAY to ambitious for me !
Plus I don't get much done on Addie days....

So it will be sporadic...
but here is project #1.

I got this mirror at a church sale a while back for $5.


It has great detail.


I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it at first,
but I knew the gold had to go .

Then I remembered something I had pinned.
( yep , I've pinned so many things , I easily forget them )
It was from  centsationalgirl.com.
She told how she used a votive candle to rub over the detail on a chair,
then painted it and the paint wouldn't stick to the wax.

Perfect , right ?
So first I painted the mirror red.

Then a rubbed a tea light over the flowers and some of the squiggles.

Then painted it white.

Now, here is where I screwed up.
First , I should have re-read the post with instructions.
Then I would have known to use baby wipes to wipe off excess paint :(

Second , I think I let it set to long before trying to wipe it off .
Double :(

Anyway ....
I got out my little sanding block and went over some of it.
It worked , but not with the results I wanted ....

Bad picture #1

Bad picture #2.
Close up.

Moral of the story ,
when attempting a project you have pinned ,
first read the original instructions :)

Oh well...
it's still better than the gold :)

Linking to :


Meet Me Monday @ You're Talking Too Much http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/
More the Merrier Monday @ DIY Home Sweet Home http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
So Very Creative Party@ So Very Creative http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/
Make a Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill http://alderberryhill.blogspot.com/
Make it Yourself Monday @ An Original Belle http://anoriginalbelle.blogspot.com/
What's in the Gunny Sack @ The Gunny Sack http://www.thegunnysack.com/
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
ShowMe What You Got @ Our Delightful Home http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/
Party Time Tuesday @ Northern Cottage http://www.northerncottage.net/
Cowboy Up Creative Linky Party @ The Farmehouse Porch http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/
Inspiration Board Linky Party @ Homework http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/
Tout it Tuesday @ Claiming our Space http://www.claimingourspace.com/
Tutu's and Teaparties Pinteresting Party http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/
A Pinteresting Party @ Here's to Handy Andy http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/
Show off Your Stuff @ Fireflies and Jellybeans http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday@ Primp http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/
Your Whims Wednesday @ My Girlish Whims http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
Inspiration Friday @ At the Pickett Fence http://atthepickettfence.com/
Fabulous Friday @ Faith,Trust, and Pixie Dust http://michellelunt.blogspot.com/
Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/
Shine on Friday @ Happy-Go_Lucky http://happy-go-lucky-harvey.blogspot.com/
FFA @ Sassy Sites http://sassysites.blogspot.com/
Delicately Constucted Friday @ Delicately Constructed http://www.delicateconstruction.com/
Creative Genius Party @ Creative Paige http://thecreativepaige.com/
Weekend Bloggy Reading @ Serenity Now http://www.serenitynowblog.com/
Say G'Day Linky Party @ Natasha in Oz http://www.natashainoz.com/
Live Laugh Linky @ Live.Laugh.Rowe http://www.livelaughrowe.com/
















Pin It

Monday, June 25, 2012

Wine Bottle Tikki Torches



Hubs and I made something this weekend that I am SO happy with !
The inspiration, of course, came from Pinterest.
But if you have been following my blog for very long .
you know the inspiration starts there ,
but I always have to put my own spin on it.
I was really excited when I saw this on Pinterest

.Pinned Image

But it did seem a little complicated.
I just knew when I showed it to hubs,
 he would come up with something MUCH cheaper and MUCH easier .
After pondering on it for awhile ....
He did !

First of all ,
we wanted ours on top of the deck rail instead of on the side.
I didn't like his first idea,
but we came up with a compromise.

A trip to the farm supply store gave us everything we needed.




For those of you who don't know ,
those are electrical junction boxes .
They became the base for our tikkis.
Funny , huh ?
We just attached them to the top of the deck rail.


Then we used these ,

I bought replacement fiberglass tikki wicks
and inserted them through 3/8 inch pex couplings ( find them in the plumbing supply section ).
The other things in the picture are the caps we made.
They go over the tikkis when not in use so water doesn't get in the tikki oil.
We made ours out of galvanized threaded rods ( 1/2 inch ) and galvanized caps.
( also in plumbing supply )


FYI ,
not all wine bottles have the same diameter  opening.
I washed way too many wine bottles till I finally got enough the right size !
Also , they all not all the same width.
We found that the shorter squatty ( is that a word ? ) ones worked the best .

I seriously love these !

FYI ,
you should not drink Tikki oil ...
it says so on the bottle .
SERIOUSLY !


We had under $25 in the whole project !
You can't buy the cheap bamboo ones at the dollar store for that .
Plus these are sooooo much prettier .
PLUS I was able to use some of those wine bottles that keep mysteriously showing up !
Hmmm..
Where do those come from ?
Pin It

Linking to some or all of these fabulous parties :

Sunday Showcase@ Under the Table and Dreaming http://www.bystephanielynn.com/
Sunday's Best@ My 1929 Charmer http://my1929charmerblog.com/
Meet Me Monday @ You're Talking Too Much http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/
More the Merrier Monday @ DIY Home Sweet Home http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
So Very Creative Party@ So Very Creative http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/
Make a Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill http://alderberryhill.blogspot.com/
Make it Yourself Monday @ An Original Belle http://anoriginalbelle.blogspot.com/
What's in the Gunny Sack @ The Gunny Sack http://www.thegunnysack.com/
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
ShowMe What You Got @ Our Delightful Home http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/
Party Time Tuesday @ Northern Cottage http://www.northerncottage.net/
Cowboy Up Creative Linky Party @ The Farmehouse Porch http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/
Tout it Tuesday @ Claiming our Space http://www.claimingourspace.com/
Tutu's and Teaparties Pinteresting Party http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/
A Pinteresting Party @ Here's to Handy Andy http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/
Show off Your Stuff @ Fireflies and Jellybeans http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday@ Primp http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/
Your Whims Wednesday @ My Girlish Whims http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
Inspiration Friday @ At the Pickett Fence http://atthepickettfence.com/
Fabulous Friday @ Faith,Trust, and Pixie Dust http://michellelunt.blogspot.com/
Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/
Shine on Friday @ Happy-Go_Lucky http://happy-go-lucky-harvey.blogspot.com/
FFA @ Sassy Sites http://sassysites.blogspot.com/
Delicately Constucted Friday @ Delicately Constructed http://www.delicateconstruction.com/
Creative Genius Party @ Creative Paige http://thecreativepaige.com/
Weekend Bloggy Reading @ Serenity Now http://www.serenitynowblog.com/
Say G'Day Linky Party @ Natasha in Oz http://www.natashainoz.com/
Inspiration Board Linky Party @ Homework http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/
Live Laugh Linky @ live.laugh.rowe http://www.livelaughrowe.com/
Debbie Do"s Pin the Tail on the Bloggy Party http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/2012/07/pin-the-tail-on-the-bloggy-time.html




 



Saturday, June 23, 2012

DIY Photo Canvas - another Completed Pinterest Project !

I love a photo on canvas.
Actually, I just love a canvas.
And I had been wanting some family photos for Trailerhood II.
It is my second home.
And my home is not a home without photos of my people !
Soooo...
I thought I would try making my own.
Cause... I'm cheap you know.
I guess it's not actually a Pinterest project that I've pinned.
I've looked at  LOTS of pins on how to make these ,
but apparently never pinned one.
GEEZ....

However , I did pin this idea , which is basically the same method I used.Pinned Image

Here is what I did :
First I printed out some of my favorite pictures from my computer.
( on card stock )
Some of the posts I've read had them printed at a photo store.
I didn't do this for two reasons ,
#1 - I'm cheap , remember ..
#2 - I wasn't sure if the Modge Podge would ruin good quality photos , so I didn't want to chance it.
Then , I took 4, 8x10 canvas' from Hobby Lobby,
painted the edges, 
( which you wouldn't have to do if you wrap your photos, but mine weren't big enough )
Painted Modge Podge all over the canvas ( liberally ),
placed the photos on top of the Modge Podged canvas .
And smushed and smushed and smushed.

The first two , I painted Modge Podge on top right away ,
but it looked like my color was running so I didn't do that on the last two.
(exactly why I didn't have my photos printed professionally)

You can't really tell from this picture , but Addie was looking really streaky.

On this one she was not.
So ... I just stopped.
I let them dry overnight.
In the morning , the top two were still a little streaky but the colors had not run.
And they had a really great finish.

I decided to give them all another coat of Modge Podge.

I LOVE HOW THIS PROJECT TURNED OUT !




This is what I learned from this project:
Patience is key when working with Modge Podge
( not easy for me ...)
Let each coat completely dry before applying the next.

Painting Modge Podge in the same direction is important so you will  not get a "streaky" finish.

Being able to cut straight is a plus...

AND..
last but not least ,
You can have great looking photo canvas without spending much money at all !

I will defiantly be making more of these !
Pinned Image
From jojofam.blogspot.com
Pin It


Linking to some or all of these great parties :



Sunday Showcase@ Under the Table and Dreaming http://www.bystephanielynn.com/
Sunday's Best@ My 1929 Charmer http://my1929charmerblog.com/
Meet Me Monday @ You're Talking Too Much http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/
More the Merrier Monday @ DIY Home Sweet Home http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
So Very Creative Party@ So Very Creative http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/
Make a Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill http://alderberryhill.blogspot.com/
Make it Yourself Monday @ An Original Belle http://anoriginalbelle.blogspot.com/
What's in the Gunny Sack @ The Gunny Sack http://www.thegunnysack.com/
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
ShowMe What You Got @ Our Delightful Home http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/
Party Time Tuesday @ Northern Cottage http://www.northerncottage.net/
Cowboy Up Creative Linky Party @ The Farmehouse Porch http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/Tout it Tuesday @ Claiming our Space http://www.claimingourspace.com/
Tutu's and Teaparties Pinteresting Party http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/
A Pinteresting Party @ Here's to Handy Andy http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/
Show off Your Stuff @ Fireflies and Jellybeans http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday@ Primp http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/
Your Whims Wednesday @ My Girlish Whims http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
Inspiration Friday @ At the Pickett Fence http://atthepickettfence.com/
Fabulous Friday @ Faith,Trust, and Pixie Dust http://michellelunt.blogspot.com/
Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/
Shine on Friday @ Happy-Go_Lucky http://happy-go-lucky-harvey.blogspot.com/
FFA @ Sassy Sites http://sassysites.blogspot.com/
Delicately Constucted Friday @ Delicately Constructed http://www.delicateconstruction.com/
Creative Genius Party @ Creative Paige http://thecreativepaige.com/
Weekend Bloggy Reading @ Serenity Now http://www.serenitynowblog.com/
Say G'Day Linky Party @ Natasha in Oz http://www.natashainoz.com/
Manic Monday @ Silo Hill Farm http://silohillfarm.blogspot.com/







    Friday, June 8, 2012

    Pinspiration Friday


    You all know I have been obsessively crocheting lately.
    I have found most of my free patterns on Pinterest .

    The last couple weeks, I've been crazy for baby stuff.
     I made these for Spencer's baby.


    Yes, they are camo .
    No , I'm not sure she is having a boy.
    Spencer's husband is a big hunter and I thought they would get a kick out of them.
    She did , I haven't heard his reaction yet.

     My favorite baby hat pattern can be found HERE.
    AND
    I absolutely adore making these booties too.
    Both sites have easy to read patterns ( even for a late learner like me ).

    My favorite thing to make though is scarves.

    Pinned Image
    This is the next one I'm going to try.

    I also plan to attempt this bag
    Pinned Image

    and these sweet Mary Jane's

    Pinned Image

    So...
    That's SOME of  what I've been "pinning" .
    What have you pinned this week ?



    Pin It

    Tuesday, May 15, 2012

    Wine Corks , Pinterest and the Garden ....

    Is this a wine cork craft post ?
    Is it a Pinterest post ?
    Is it a garden post ?

    Why yes...
    It's all of the above :)

    You know I have an abundance of wine corks...
    And I'm all about my garden these days...
    So...
    I had this "pin"....
    wine cork plant markers = FAB !

    And ....
     All these corks....

    Soooo....
    I assembled my materials.
    Corks, bamboo skewers and a permanent marker.

    Easy Peasy ...
    Insert skewer into cork.
    I found it works best to insert the skewers in the hole made by the corkscrew.
    Write the name of the plant on the cork with permanent marker.
    Plant it in the garden .

    Super Sweet 100 - grape tomato


    Roma

    These beautiful plants are courtesy of my brother-in-law Roger.
    Aren't they fabulous ?

    So there you go...
    A garden/ wine cork / Pinterest post :)

    If you would like to follow me on Pinterest , that would be lovely.
    Believe it or not ,
    I have a Wine board and  a Garden board.
    And many , many, many more .... 

    Totally obsessed




    Pin It


    Linking to some or all of these fabulous parties :)
    More the Merrier Monday@DIY Home Sweet Home http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
    So Very Creative Party Time @ So Creative http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/
    Meet Me Monday @ You're Talking Too Much http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/
    Amaze Me Monday @ DittleDattle  http://dittledattle.blogspot.com/
    What's in the GunnySack@The Gunny Sack http://www.thegunnysack.com/
    Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
    Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill http://alderberryhill.blogspot.com/
    Make it Yourself Monday @ An Original Belle http://anoriginalbelle.blogspot.com/
    Show Me What You Got Linky Party @ Our Delightful Home http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/
    Party Time Tuesday @ Northern Cottage http://www.northerncottage.net/
    Trash to Treasure Tuesday @ Sassy Sites http://sassysites.blogspot.com/
     Cowgirl Up Creative Linky Party @ The FarmhousPorch http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com
    Show Off Your Stuff @ Fireflies and Jellybeans http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/
    Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ Primp http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/
    Your Whims Wednesday @ My Girlish Whims http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/
    Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage http://www.abeachcottage.com/
    Rock & Share @ The Shady Porch(a pinterest party)http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com/
    Tablescape Thrursday@ Beteen Naps on the Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
    Thursdays are Your Days @ 52 Mantles http://www.52mantels.com/
    Show and Tell Friday@ My Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
    Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
    Inspiration Friday@ At the Picket Fence http://www.atthepicketfence.com/
    Pinning and Singing on the Weekend@ 5 Minutes Just for Me http://5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com
    Potpourri Friday @ 2805 http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/
    Fabulous Friday @ Faith,Trust and Pixie Dust http://michellelunt.blogspot.com/
    Weekend Bloggy Reading : Link Up @ Serenity Now http://www.serenitynowblog.com/
    Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/
    Shine on Friday @ Happy-Go-Lucky http://happy-go-lucky-harvey.blogspot.com/
    Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
    A Pinteresting Link Party @ Here's to Handy Andy http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/
    Tutu's and Teaparties : A Pinteresting Party @ http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/

    Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table and Dreaming http://www.bystephanielynn.com/

    Sunday, May 6, 2012

    Another Completed Pinterest Project....


    A while back I found this on Pinterest:

    For flowers next to the kitchen sink/window!

    I thought it would be great next to my kitchen window to hold flowers.

    The Hubs "found" this owl plant hanger somewhere.
    He is made out of cast iron .
    And was black,
    but I painted him white.
    If you know me , you will find this funny,
    cause I do not like predatory birds.
    Owls are predatory birds.
    But I thought he was kinda cute and would work well with this project.

    I took an old Atlas jar.
    Wrapped  some copper jewelry wire around the rim.
    Created a little loop on the back side of the jar to hang it on the hook.


    Then filled it with some colorful fresh flowers from the grocery store.


    I think it hangs out a little farther than I like.
    I think it's because the hook is made for a hanging plant.
    I may try a smaller bottle instead of a jar.

    If you look at the original post,
    you will see you used a shorter hook.
    thecreatedhome.blogspot.com  used hers to hold chalk by her chalkboard.
    I think the possibilities are endless.
    And I thank her for her inspiration !

    Here he is playing peek-a-boo....

     Another successful Pinterest project...
    I think anyway.
    If you would like to follow my Pinterest boards, I would just love it :)

    Linking to these great parties:

    Happy Go Lucky

    And
    More the Merrier Monday@DIY Home Sweet Home http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
    So Very Creative Party Time @ So Creative http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/
    Meet Me Monday @ You're Talking Too Much http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/
    Amaze Me Monday @ DittleDattle http://dittledattle.blogspot.com/
    What's in the GunnySack@The Gunny Sack http://www.thegunnysack.com/
    Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
    Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill http://alderberryhill.blogspot.com/
    Make it Yourself Monday @ An Original Belle http://anoriginalbelle.blogspot.com/
    Show Me What You Got Linky Party @ Our Delightful Home http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/
    Party Time Tuesday @ Northern Cottage http://www.northerncottage.net/
    Trash to Treasure Tuesday @ Sassy Sites http://sassysites.blogspot.com/
    Cowgirl Up Creative Linky Party @ The FarmhousPorch http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com
    Show Off Your Stuff @ Fireflies and Jellybeans http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/
    Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ Primp http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/
    Your Whims Wednesday @ My Girlish Whims http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/
    Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage http://www.abeachcottage.com/
    Rock & Share @ The Shady Porch(a pinterest party)http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com/
    Tablescape Thrursday@ Beteen Naps on the Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
    Thursdays are Your Days @ 52 Mantles http://www.52mantels.com/
    Show and Tell Friday@ My Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
    Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
    Inspiration Friday@ At the Picket Fence http://www.atthepicketfence.com/
    Pinning and Singing on the Weekend@ 5 Minutes Just for Me http://5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com
    Potpourri Friday @ 2805 http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/
    Fabulous Friday @ Faith,Trust and Pixie Dust http://michellelunt.blogspot.com/
    Weekend Bloggy Reading : Link Up @ Serenity Now http://www.serenitynowblog.com/
    Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/
    Shine on Friday @ Happy-Go-Lucky http://happy-go-lucky-harvey.blogspot.com/
    Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
    A Pinteresting Link Party @ Here's to Handy Andy http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/
    Tutu's and Teaparties : A Pinteresting Party @ http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/








    Pin It
    Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...