Living on Cypress Hill: Burlap

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Sunday, June 10, 2012

What's on Your Counter?

I had this tray that I bought at one of the events uptown on the square. It was just a few dollars and it was that greenish looking wood. No idea what it really was, but it was not my style!

So I made up some homemade white chalk paint and painted, then lightly distressed it. And eventually used a little clear and dark wax.

I've also had this lamp setting on my counter for a while now, but I just wasn't feeling it anymore.

I glazed the base just for a little something different.

Renaissance Brown

I then cut some red burlap that I had and hot glued it to the edges of the shade.

I left the fringed edge the way it came with the brown thread running through it. I then took some jute and hot glued it around the bottom edge of the shade.

I had this little glass jar and put a little yellow paint inside it, then added one of the leftover wedding shower flowers (dare ya say that real fast!).

I then put it all together with a few other things I had.

I bought this plate a year ago or so at TJ Maxx. I love the design, but all I could find - other than this plate - was a spoon rest.

On a trip to Branson this spring, I made a stop in Mulberry Mill (love that place!) and picked up this cute little nest and eggs for just a few dollars.

I also bought this container at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago to use for my utensils.

Instead of having my lamp on the counter, my utensil holder on the counter, and some other little doo-dad, I tried to streamline the look by putting things in the tray.

I fight clutter enough on my countertops, I don't need anything else adding to it.

So what about you?

Do you have anything on your counters? Do you fight clutter like I do? And please say yes!!

I can't wait to see you next time!

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Sunday
http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/
http://itssoverycheri.com/

Monday
betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/
http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/
http://www.askannamoseley.com/
thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/ 1st & 3rd
Tuesday

http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/

http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/

Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/
www.houseofhepworths.com/
http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/
http://restoreinteriors.blogspot.com/

Thursday

http://www.myrepurposedlife.net
http://katherinescorner.com/
http://www.impartinggrace.com/

Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/
http://www.thenotsofunctionalhousewife.com/
http://whipperberry.com/
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
http://missmustardseed.com/
www.fivedaysfiveways.com/
http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/
Saturday
http://too-much-time.com/
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www.countrymommacooks.com/

Monday, May 21, 2012

In a recent post I mentioned that my daughter and I hosted a wedding shower for a friend. I thought I would show you a couple of pictures of the decorations. We didn't do anything fancy and our church isn't real fancy, but it all still made for a nice shower.

We had a candy bar. I loved using the Cricut to make the hearts with the holes already in them.

We painted a flower pot to put the utensils in.

We had cupcakes instead of a cake. It's so much easier that way!

The lighting wasn't good and it was really hard to get a nice picture.

Simple table decorations.

This was early. There were a LOT more presents than this!

A towel cake my daughter made. It's a twofer - a nice gift AND a decoration. :)

We also made a burlap banner. More Cricut fun! :) And we used one of the large paper mache letters from Joanns. We mod podged different sized pictures of the couple all over it. This was a surprise - well most everything was - but we printed pictures from both of their facebook accounts in order to get plenty of shots.

Like I said, nothing fancy, but still a nice afternoon and a couple of decorations that she can maybe use somewhere along the way.

Stay safe until next time!

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Burlap Wreath

Hi all! Mom has been busy with all of the end-of-the-school-year stuff, so I thought I'd share with you a project I did this past weekend. I know these wreaths are out all over blogland, but I still want to show it off anyway! ;)

I took a wire hanger out of my closet and bent it to form a circle. (Yes, sadly, I still have a couple of those wire hangers in my closet…YIKES!) I cut 4 inch strips of burlap and threaded the wire through it folding the burlap over itself 5 or 6 times.

I didn't worry about having the strips perfectly straight nor the folds facing the same direction. I love this wreath because you have lots of room for error! That’s what makes it unique and fun!

It took about 4 yards of burlap to complete the entire wreath because I wanted it really full. Once I got to the end of the wire, I wrapped the ends over each other using needle nose pliers. I then taped it a little for extra reinforcement ;) I pulled some of the burlap over the tape to hide it.

When I bought the burlap at Hobby Lobby, (be sure to show them the 40% off coupon on your phone if it isn’t already on sale!) I also picked up the cute flower to put on the wreath. I just cut the stem off and hot glued it over the area that the wire ends were connected.

Sorry I don't have the best pics! I only have my phone to use. :(

Thanks for letting me share with you! I'm sure Mom will be back next week!