St. {P}atrick's Day

I've been getting out {GrEeN StUff} to decorate for St. Patty's Day.

Every Season/Holiday~~I add to our HOME decor.

This week, I made.........This 'OH, SO CuTe' "KISS ME" sIgN.

AND THESE SIGNS...

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HERE's HOW:

#1, have a stash {ie: BE a Hoarder} or find a craft store who is selling wood letters and shapes.  I happen to have this huge stash of wood letters from projects I would make and sell at BOUTIQUES and such~~~OR

Have U heard of THE WOOD CONNECTION?

I bought the clover from THE WOOD CONNECTION store.  

{They also sell wood letters and shapes too}.  Their info. is here.

I also bought these boards with a routered edge from THE WOOD CONNECTION.  They have a ton of different sizes to choose from.  Another source is buying the plaques from a second hand store.  If they have a vinyl saying stuck on them, heat them up with a blow dryer and peel the yucky sayings right off.  OR if they have something painted on them, just take sandpaper to it.  You don't have to get it all off, just the ridges of the paint.  After that step, it is best to sand them a bit and then wipe them down with a damp rag.

NOW, just start laying the letters out until you get everything just right.

            

   At this point, add paint colors and paper. Maybe some glitter.

 Before you seal the letters with a topcoat of MOD PODGE, rub ink or a dry brushing of paint (in black or brown) to the ridges.  

This adds a cute detail and more depth.

411 on THE BOARD:

Now, add paint to the board.  I like to water down my paint a bit, so that the wood grain shows through some.  You can also sand some of the paint off after it drys for a distressed look.  Make sure you knock off the paint on the corners and all the high edges.  Then I like to add a layer of MOD PODGE in a gloss to the top.  It is easier to seal it now than later, when you have to get around every letter and little hole.  After this dries, use wood glue to attach the letters and shapes.  I also spray it with a gloss poly coat to seal any glitter and paper, and for extra durability.  Let it dry very well.

{D}arLiNg {D}ecORaTionS...

{Here} is a little more decorating 

around here....

LAST YEARS CREATION~~I MADE A TON OF THESE FOR A BOUTIQUE.  

~~THANK U ETSY FOR THIS LITTLE GUY~~

NOTE: 

I didn't make ALL of this stuff.

I didn't create this one.  She did...CLICK HERE.

{O}ne of my Favorite Places

{Tammi's} Finder's Keeper's 
American Fork, UTAH 

Love this store~  
She did a segment on a local TV Station and I wanted to share it with {YOU}.

Love the advice she offers~

If you want to view it from Studio 5, use this link~
Studio 5-How to Add Storybook Charm to Your Child's Room

When I was decorating Hailey's nursery, I had a hard time finding the perfect pieces.  I wasn't in the mood to refurbish anything. (Truthfully, after I was back to myself, I wished I would have refurbish pieces myself instead of buying new.  It adds so much more character to a room). I was seven months prego when I decided to get started.  It was ice cold outside with snow falling everyday.  

Anyway, after my Hubby and I spend a day out-and-about looking for furniture, I came home empty handed.  A friend's sister told me about this store.  It is about an hour South of me, and I headed out.  I fell in love with everything.  Hailey's tiny chandelier came for there.  It is worth a visit~trust me!  

Check out her website
http://tfkhome.com/
Other Info......

63 East Main St., American Fork, Utah 801-492-7730

They aren't always open, so check the Store Hours before you

head out.  

It is soooooooo WORTH the drive!!!

One more segment she did in the fall.  

Great inspiration and GREAT {How to} Information~

If you want to watch the segment from the Studio 5 link~
Studio 5-Refinishing Furniture 

There you have it, take my advice....

..............check it out.