Another fun Halloween block!

{Super cute Halloween blocks!}

These are pretty self explanatory!!

- 3.5 in. block

- Mixed black acrylic paint with ralph lauren faux glaze. Paint entire block

- apply Mod podge on paper and apply to block ("Boo" block)

- Mod Podge over paper

- Apply vinyl over the blocks

- Ink the edges of the paper on the "boo" blocks

and that's it! :) So fun!

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{Dry erase To do & Grocery list board}

Twinners!

I had this frame that matched the memo board and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it! I have them both hanging up in my kitchen now :) 

{Memo board}

{Trick or Treat blocks}

{Families are Forever sign} & A very boring tutorial :)

This is actually supposed to be hanging up, obviously :) I have it lying on our ottoman in this picture.

Supplies used:
3 small wood Boards from Michaels
scrapbook paper
mod podge
sponge brush
sander
wire (I got mine from Home Depot)
Pliers (to curl the wire)
Drill
Ralph Lauren faux glaze
Vinyl

1) Mod podge scrapbook paper to boards

2) Sand the edges of the paper

3) Apply faux glaze over the boards and paper

4) Apply vinyl

5) Drill holes into each corner of the boards

6) Insert the wire and attach the board together

7) Curl the ends of the wire with the pliers.

                              and that's it!

 

{I am a child of God plaque}

This was a fun and fast project.... which of course is just how I like it! I made this because I want him to always remember this... I find it very important :)

Supplies:

Wood plaque (I found mine at Hobby Lobby of course)

Mod podge

Sponge brushes

Acrylic paint or spray praint

Scrapbook paper

Vinyl lettering or a Vinyl cutter (I used my cricut. Love it!)

Tulle & ribbon

Photo (the picture has to be a matte or lustre photo- not glossy!)

Steps:

1. Paint plaque (let dry) 

2. Apply paper with podge 

3. Apply photo with podge 

4. Mod podge over the picture and paper

5. Apply vinyl

6. Tie tulle around that plaque.

7. Cut 2 strips of different ribbons and tie around the knot of the tulle.

So easy... right?

Yes.

Happy crafting! :) 

{Spinach & Chicken stuffed shells}

This recipe was absolutely delicious. This one was bookmarked for sure. I found this recipe over at Sisters Cafe. They have some amazing stuff. Check them out! 

(This recipe makes a lot so I halved it)

Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells



44 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (That’s about one and one-half 12-oz boxes)


2 c chopped cooked chicken

2 c fresh chopped spinach


1 onion, chopped


2 cloves garlic, minced


1 (15oz) container ricotta cheese


2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened


1 (5oz) package shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1 2/3 c.)


1 large egg, lightly beaten


1 Tb dried parsley flakes


1 tsp Italian seasoning


1/2 tsp salt


1/2 tsp pepper


2 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided


1 (26oz) jar prepared spaghetti sauce (any variety)



Cook shells according to package directions (be sure to stir every once in awhile so they don't stick to the bottom of the pan and tear apart); drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease 2 13x9x2inch baking dishes.
In a large bowl, combine chicken and all the rest of the ingredients except mozzarella and spaghetti sauce. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella. Spoon into shells. Spread half of spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dishes. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce. Cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.
Makes 8-10 servings.

Let it be known that I simply don't take pretty pictures.

That's all.

Good night!

Pencil holder

What to do with those old formula cans...???

Turn them into a pencil holder of course.

:)

Supplies:

Formula can

Scrapbook paper

Modge Podge

Paper roses

Tulle

Burlap

Glue gun

A tag for the label (I cut mine out with my cricut- but it can easily be made)

Steps:

1. Modge Podge scrapbook paper around can. Apply Modge Podge over paper

2. Wrap Tulle around and fit through hole of the tag- tie a bow

3. Tie Burlap around bow

4. Glue paper rose to the burlap and tulle

5. Print out label

And. Done. 

So easy! Enjoy!

I'm linking up to The Weekend Wrap up Party @ Tatertots & Jello!

Paper Roses!

I know, I know. I'm sure you've seen these all over blog land! I saw this idea awhile ago but just recently got around to making a few. I don't know why it took me so long. They're so easy to make and it took like 3 minutes! My kind of craft ;) If you want to learn how, you can go HERE! Although she used scrapbook paper, I wanted to try something different and used some magazine pages that had bright colors on them. I've seen so many different versions and ways to make paper roses... I'll get around to those another day :) Now go make some roses! 

Cute monogram plaque

For mothers day i made this monogram plaque for my mom because I noticed she didn't have any in her home. Hello? Who doesn't have a monogram in their home!? I have like 10. So... i set out to fix this problem ;) It was really fun and super easy (My favorite)! I did this in one night while my husband had a boys night out with his brothers and saw Iron Man. Uhh... I don't know why I'm even telling you this haha. Oh well, enjoy!

Supplies needed:

Wood plaque (I got mine at Hobby Lobby)

Scrapbook paper

Modge podge

Paint brush

Black acrylic paint

Your choice of acrylic paint for the top coat

Sanding block

Vinyl letter (You can even use a wood letter or a big chip board letter... that would be cute!)

Tulle & Ribbon 

Distressing ink (optional)

1. Paint plaque with the bottom coat- I chose black cause that's the color i wanted showing after I sanded the edges a little. Only paint the edges since that's the only part that will show.

2. Paint the top coat

3. Apply modge podge & apply paper. Apply modge podge over the top.

4. Sand the edges.

And whalla! 

I'm linking up to DIY day with Kimba over at A Soft Place to Land

St. Patricks Day "Lucky blocks"

Lucky Blocks

This project was super fun, easy, and a little time consuming... only because my baby was jealous of all the attention these blocks were getting! I've never decorated for St. Patricks Day in the past, but after seeing all these cute ideas in the blogging world, I figured this was a great excuse to make some cute blocks :)

Supplies I used:

4x4 cut up into 4 in. cubes ( The nice man in Home Depot cut them for me :))

Rust-oleum Leafy Green spray paint

Cute scrapbook paper

Modge Podge

Time Holtz Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

Folk Art- Buttercream acrylic paint

Chip board letters

Paint brush

Sponge brush

Glue gun

Steps:

1. Cut up wood

2. Spray blocks

3. Cut up paper

4. Distress edges with ink

5. Apply Modge Podge to blocks and then apply paper. Smooth out bubbles. After it's dry, apply Modge Podge over the entire block.

6. Paint letters & let dry. Glue letters to block.

That's it! Have a good day! :)

I'm linking up Kimbas DIY day @ A soft Place To Land