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February 8, 2013

{30 days of pinspiration} Day 20: Super Hero Cross-Stitch

When we moved into this house in September, we were surprised to see that every single  room was painted a different color…except for the two boys’ rooms.  These rooms were white – total blank slates.  I had a chat with the boys about what “theme” they would like and they answered with the obvious: Super Heroes!  

Now I know in the design world, a themed room is like the tackiest thing you can do.  And to some degree, I think they are right.  However, I feel like this is one area I have to let go.  When I was growing up, I had so much pride in how I decorated my room.  I picked out the comforter, hung up my bulletin board, and styled my bookshelf just to my liking.  I want that for my boys too.  

But enough of my tangent!  My vision for the room is to be quite classic (so it grows with them), while still embracing the super hero theme.  I also wanted to include something “Mamma-made” for each of them.  Hence these pins:

Justice League of America Pattern 

Batman & Friends Pattern
     
My plan is to pick a pattern for each of the boys, cross-stitch them on linen and then make throw pillows for their beds.  I’ll be sure to share when I’m finished!

November 2, 2011

{mamma craft} The Pinterest Challenge: Additions to our Gallery Wall

On my to-do list for my master bedroom is to create a gallery wall.  I have been in love with John and Sherry’s hallway gallery for awhile and I wanted to create a smaller sized version for our room.  So when I saw Young House Love and Bower Power‘s invitation for the Fall Pinterest Challenge, I knew I had to quit talking about it and get started.  

As far as placement, this was my inspiration photo from Pinterest:

Source: theletteredcottage.net via Ashley on Pinterest

First step was to create a mock-up plan that worked for our space.  See my horribly-not-to-scale drawing below:

I may need to add a few more frames once I actually try this out on the wall, but we’ll see.  But now for the fun part: what to put inside?? 

I’m collecting a few art prints on etsy, but I also wanted to include things that were sentimental to the Mr. and me.  Here are two that I’ve come up with so far:

This one was super easy.  I just found a heart template online, printed and cut out of cardstock.  Then I ripped out a page from an old atlas (but I’m sure you could just print off of Mapquest too).      

We’ve played Scrabble since our dating days, so I thought it would be fun to add that little memory to our wall.  These are pieces from an old game just hot glued to the glass.  I’m still deciding on the picture for the back.

So that’s the beginning.  With three boys underfoot, it’s slow going, but I’ve been trying to steal a few minutes everyday to brainstorm ideas.  And you have to see the artwork I picked!  Check back soon, I’ve got lots more to come!  Also, be sure to look at all of the awesome entries for the Pinterest Challenge here.

P.S. My summer Pinterest challenge can be found here.  What is it with me and maps?!

August 2, 2011

{mamma craft} The Pinterest Challenge: Texas Map Art

Source: younghouselove.com via Lorina on Pinterest

Have you heard of this challenge?  Created by two of my favorite blogs, Young House Love and All Bower Power, the challenge is to stop pinning and get creating!  I am cheating a little because I am sharing a project I made a few weeks ago…but, I’ve got PLENTY of pins, so I’m now deciding what to do next! 

This was my inspiration photo on Pinterest:

Source: lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest

I knew I had to make one for Mark with his beloved home state of Texas.  This project was so easy, took about 10 minutes to do and bonus!  I had everything I needed on hand (which is always good, since carting three boys under five around the craft store is probably the equivalent to getting teeth pulled!)

Here is my version:    

I think it’s super cute and I can’t wait to add it to my gallery wall that I am working on for our bedroom! 

Be sure to check out Sherry’s adorable clothespin light (so fun for the laundry room!) and all of the other Pinterest Challenge entries here.

July 1, 2011

{mamma craft} Grandmother’s Flower Garden…by Hand!

The camera made the colors a little harsh…the picture below is a better representation of the fabrics.

Under piles and piles of folded fabric, I found a long lost project I had started before I found out I was pregnant with J.  Morning sickness took a big toll on me those first few weeks and I soon lost interest in any sewing for most of the pregnancy.  Then came a new baby and juggling being a mamma to THREE, and well…there really wasn’t a whole lot of creative energy left.

So it was kind of fun to pull out this long forsaken project and come up with some new ideas.  I decided to stick with just four different fabrics (with a white border), but do a totally new design.  I like to look at tile shop examples for ideas on hexagon placement.  They always have some neat patterns!

Hopefully, these little hexies will turn into a baby quilt.  Can’t you picture the colors in a sweet baby girl’s nursery? 

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