Make Your Own Coasters Plus a Printable!

October 28, 2019October 27, 20194 Comments

Good morning! Are you ready for a new week? it’s hard to believe that October is almost over! Crazy! Are you starting to think of Christmas yet? I have been. In fact, this project is a gift for Christmas, that is, if my daughter doesn’t see this blog post first! 🙂

I have lots of scrap pieces of wood around and this was the perfect project to use a little bit of it. I had my husband cut 4 pieces of wood into squares and then sand the edges to smooth them.

I painted 2 coats of black acrylic paint on all sides. I had these skulls in my stash, so they were perfect for Haley’s love of skulls. I used Mod Podge to attach them to the wood.

I brushed Mod Podge all over the top of the wood block.

I centered the skull on top and then brushed more Mod Podge over the whole thing.

Once everything was dry, I sprayed each block with clear gloss. I gave each one 2 coats, since these will be used as coasters and have wet glasses on them.

I also attached rubber feet on the bottom so they won’t scratch any surfaces.

They are ready for a cup of something cool or hot!

Isn’t this printable great? Lauren made this just for all of you! I want to sing the song every time I look at it. You can get this printable by clicking here. Just scroll to the bottom of the page once you get there. There is another one to choose from too.

As you can see, we have quite a few skulls to go along with the coasters.

I tied them up with orange bakers twine so they are all ready to give as a gift. I’m excited to give these to Haley!

Hope you all have a great week!

Here are some other posts you might like:

fall 2018 back patio coffee table pumpkins

Halloween Snack Attack

October 18, 2019October 16, 20191 Comment

Hello! How was everyone’s week? Is everyone happy that it is finally Friday? Anyone have any fantastic plans for the weekend?

I know I talked about Thanksgiving last week, but we are backtracking just a smidge to Halloween again. Halloween is around the corner and some people are having parties (I am not but other people are). So here are some cute Halloween snack ideas. Enjoy!

Spooky S’mores Bars from Bake at 350

Candy Corn Rice Krispies from My Food and Family

Halloween Oreos from The Baker Upstairs

Mini Spider Pizzas from Recipe Runner

Halloweeño Jalapeño Popper Mummies from The Hopeless Housewife

Pretzel Broom Sticks from Smart School House

Halloween Taco Dip from The Tipsy Housewife

Brownie Dirt Pudding from My Baking Addiction

Fanta Jack O’Lantern Floats from Belle of the Kitchen

Candy Corn Jello from Cincy Shopper

Step Stool Makeover with Stencils

October 16, 2019October 15, 20192 Comments

Good morning! I’m a little late this week, but I finally made it here! I had several small paint projects I worked on this weekend and I thought I would share this one with you. It’s just a simple little update.

I picked up this sturdy little stool awhile ago. It was already white, it just needed a little freshening up. I used a creamy color white to spray paint it, but wanted to add a little bit more to it. I remembered I had these stencils (Designer Stencils and the design is Jaipur Damask) from my entryway floor and decided to use the smaller one here.

I pulled out 2 different paints from what I had to try them out. I tried the Glidden Quiet Rain first, but it was too light, so turquoise it is!

I measured to find the center of the step and then taped my stencil on to keep it in place.

I used a foam dauber and just lightly dipped it into the paint. I try not to get too much paint on the brush, but if I do, I just daub some off before I put it on the stencil.

Lightly pounce all over the design. You don’t want to press too hard, unless you are wanting a very distinct design.

I painted both the top of the stool and the step.

I carefully lifted off the stencil and then let the paint dry. This didn’t take too long, since there wasn’t much paint. I lightly sanded over the design once it was dry.

I added a couple of pumpkins and a cozy throw and it’s all ready for fall!

Lauren and I are busy getting some Christmas posts ready for all of you! We have a lot coming your way, starting in November! Can’t wait to share it with you!

Thanksgiving Decor

October 11, 2019October 10, 20195 Comments

I know! Halloween hasn’t happened yet. But trust me. As soon as Halloween is over, everyone is going to be starting to think of Thanksgiving and how to decorate when family comes over. This a repost from last year but it’s always a good idea to think ahead. So here are some cute ideas for your Thanksgiving table and enjoy!

Copper Fall Pumpkin Centerpieces from Up to Date Interiors

Turkey Tickets from Let’s Get Together

DIY Leaf Bowl from Crafts Unleashed

Free Give Thanks Printables from Craftaholics Anonymous

Pumpkin Centerpiece from Improvements Catalog

Canning Jar Ring Pumpkin from Yellow Bliss Road

DIY Wood Slice Owl from House of Hawthornes

Vintage Thanksgiving Table from Little Vintage Nest

Bringing Fall to the Back Porch

October 7, 2019October 5, 20194 Comments

Good morning! I know I have been away for a bit and I am trying to get back in the swing of teaching and blogging. So far, teaching is winning out! 🙂 I have all sorts of projects spinning round in my head, but by the time I am done teaching, I don’t have much energy left. Thanks for sticking with me though. I will be trying to get a few more projects out to you all!

I was looking back through my posts from last year and saw this one. I liked this one so much, I thought I would share it with you again.

A few weeks ago, I bought a variety of pumpkins, both small and big. I had to buy them at the supermarket, since our pumpkin patches weren’t open yet. Lol.

I used them on my back patio. I actually see my back patio more than the front, and I wanted to be able to enjoy the fall decor all season.

I used little white pumpkins along with faux leaves and acorns in a glass container.

I added a couple more pumpkins to my potting bench too. I made my acorn garland a few years ago, using the acorns from the oak tree in our old backyard.

There are so many ways to decorate with pumpkins all over the house or outside. I like setting one on top of a terracotta pot for the different textures.