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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Painting: Living room

I had been wanting to paint the living room since we moved in over a year ago but just hadn't. I decided this weekend that I was going to do it. I had taken Friday off from work, stopped at Home Depot on my way home from my appointments, picked up the paint and a few other supplies that were needed. Here are my before pictures:



By by, shinny green paint.



Prepped and ready to go. It would have been easier to move everything out but we don't have a lot of space in which to move everything.

The initial plan was to do it all Friday night. However, mother nature had her own plans, the primer took way longer to dry because of the rain we got Friday night. We let the first coat of primer dry over night, N and I tackled the 2nd coat of primer Saturday morning.




Second coat of primer done.


N took my roller away from me so I took his picture.


2 walls completed.



1st coat done, just need to touch up a few spots.


There are still a few spots to touch up. At about 11 pm Saturday night we decided that we wanted to paint the trim. We painted a small spot behind the couch to see if we liked it in the morning and went to bed. We still need another coat of paint on the trim but were tired of painting on Sunday morning.

The color is Bayside by Behr. We rent our house or I probably would have used Sherman Williams paint. I got a deal on the paint because HD was out of the Premium Paint. So I got the Premium Plus Ultra, Paint & Primer in one for the price of the regular. My husband was actually impressed with the paint. I was happy that I only had to use 1 coat plus touch ups.

We used Vanilla Milkshake by Behr for the trim. I already had it in the house, it was their regular "Premium" paint. It doesn't settle out as nice as the Premium Plus Ultra does.

For a primer we used Kilz 2 latex primer, I had bought it to do a few small projects around the house. We did not like the way it coated.
I think this has quenched my thirst to paint for awhile but I'm hoping to paint the kitchen cabinets white soon.

Domestically Speaking

Friday, September 16, 2011

DIY Tray

Pin It Here is my second post in my Pinterest to Life series. While this project isn't excately like the original, it won't be my only one.
Here is my inspiration:
You can find the original post here at Just A Girl Blog


I found a couple of tray's at A.C. Moore and painted it using my favorite color paint. I then picked a design from my cricut cartridges, cut out a design and mod podged it on to the tray. I also mod podged the entire tray to seal it. Looks like I was a bad blogger and didn't take a picture of my piece before.






The design on the tray comes from the cartridge "Home Decor", the paint color is "Peacock Tail" by Behr.

I have a series obession with this color, but I think it deserves it's own post. Yes, that is how much I love this color.

I will be doing the tile bottom as soon as I find the tile I'm looking for which could be awhile.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Photography Challenge: Day 2

Day 2 and I already failed....I did take a picture on day 2 but I forgot to post it.
Here is what I wore on Tuesday:
I did not take pictures of clouds on Wednesday or Today, so I will resume the challenge tomorrow.

Monday, September 12, 2011

30 Day Photography Challenge

As this a new blog and I am not the greatest at keeping with something I've decided to do the 30 Day Photography Challenge, found here. The original challenge was for the month of June but I think I need to do it. Which I'm hoping get me into the habit of posting daily.

Day 1: Self-portrait
Day 2: What you wore today
Day 3: Clouds
Day 4: Something Green
Day 5: From a high angle
Day 6: From a low angle
Day 7: Fruit
Day 8: A bad habit
Day 9: Someone you love
Day 10: Childhood Memory
Day 11: Something blue
Day 12: Sunset
Day 13: Yourself with 13 things
Day 14: Eyes
Day 15: Silhouette
Day 16: Long Exposure
Day 17: Technology
Day 18: Your Shoes
Day 19: Something Orange
Day 20: Bokeh
Day 21: Faceless self-portrait
Day 22: Hands
Day 23: Sun flare
Day 24: Animal
Day 25: Something Pink
Day 26: Close-Up
Day 27: From a distance
Day 28: Flowers
Day 29: Black and white
Day 30: Self-portrait


On a completely different topic, I had my third aerial yoga class on Saturday. I was the only one in class so my teacher taught me some more advanced things. I learned foot locks and hand holds. I love the exercise it gives me. However, it's been a long time since I've had any physical exercise and I hurt, a lot.

What are you challenging yourself to?

Sunday, September 11, 2011

3-Button Sweatshirt Tutorial

This started with my obsession with Pinterest. I came across this Pin for a 3 Button Sweatshirt from Etsy. I did my normal thing and say, I can make this. I searched high and low for a tutorial and came up empty handed. I thought, well it can't be that hard to make from an old sweatshirt. While it isn't an exact replica, I'm very happy with the outcome.

I tried to take pictures from start to finish so you can try it yourself. If you get lost please ask and I can try to guide you through.


This is my finished project.

Here is how I did it:

I started with a large sweatshirt that I picked up from the Salvation Army for $2 (I figured if I totally screwed up it wouldn't be a big loss.)



I took my seam ripper to it, taking off the pouch, bottom cuff, sleeves and sleeve cuffs. Note: You do not have to take off the sleeves however I liked the looks of the seams on the outside.

I cut the front of the sweatshirt up the middle and was left with something looking a little like this:


I wrapped the front so the 2 pieces overlapped each other and pinned in place. I then pinned and chalked the sides.


I basted the sides, I recommend basting a different color thread than the shirt and different from the color you will be using. It will be easier if you want to take the stitch out. 

Then I had my husband help me to pin the sleeves to take in.
I chalked the basting stitch to see it better on the black material. 

 
Using my chalk line, I started sewing. The material on the right side of my chalk line is going to be cut off.  
 


 I cut off all the excess material and sewed the sleeves back on. Originally my plan was to take the shoulders up, but the sleeves went long enough to be full length if I had done that.



Then I decided on button placement. I chalked the outsides of the buttons so I can use my buttonhole maker on my sewing machine.

Once my button holes were complete, I pinned in place once more and chalked through the buttonholes to place my buttons. I hand sewed on my buttons.

                                             



 I need to wash it so that it takes the chalk off the shirt.

I think I want to find a pattern for a sweatshirt and modify it so I can make it from new material.

I hope you enjoyed! If you make your own, I would love to see your finish project. This is the first in my series of Pinterest Inspired Crafts.

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