Woodn't it be lovely?

Here are a few simple ideas that WOOD be lovely in your home.  Get it?  Anyway, wood, twigs, branches, 2x4s, I just dig the look of wood.  Now get out in the backyard and

fire up that saw!

Yarn wrapped twigs from 

THE BIG ASS BOOK OF HOME DECOR 

next to my recycled cardboard Tramp Art frames.

Such an easy way to create an arrangement for your home.  Mix the colors and go nuts!

Love this table made from pine 2x4s!  Just  wonderful.  I think it could look great if they were glued on top of a piece of plywood?   How would you make this?

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From PinterestWomen.org  This is just fantastic.  I'm not sure how comfortable it is, but what an inspiration, don't you think?

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This is a wonderful piece of art made from painted wood scraps. I like this VERY much!

Such a simple idea and so effective.
Spray paint some branches and you have an amazing centerpiece.

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I like this idea.  I would use it in a cabin for sure!

Also from Poppytalk.blogspot.com
Next time you see a big branch, make it into an
army of candle bases!

Sorry kids, got this from Google.com.  I haven't used chalkboard paint very much (a while ago for a kid's room when I was on While You Were Out) but I thought this was a
nice mix of styles.

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Magic Wands....Great kid project!

Happy Monday!

Since a lot of you have the day off today AND you have kids, thought this

 might be a fun project to share.

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Have a terrific Monday.

Plastic Animal Crafts.......Fantastic!

Next time you see a bag of plastic animals at the 99c store, GRAB THEM! 

Come on, you know you want to.  Here are some ideas that might inspire you to take the plunge.  At the very least your kids will love them!

CountryLiving.com

Thought these were really fun and then I started hopping around the web to see what else was out there.

Flygirlblog.com

These are just amazing.  My friend Kelly hasone on her desk (because it's pink) and she loves it.

Karboojeh.tumblr.com

Come on!  This in a kids room would be terrific!

 TheSweetestOccasion.com

Just sweet!

My favorite so far.

 TheDailyTelecraft.com

Drill out the back and add some dirt and a little plant and you're all set. What a wonderful centerpiece for a table!   This one I may have to try.

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And the winners are.................

I'm pleased to announce the latest winners of my Fiskars Friday and Glitter Blast Tuesday contests.

Callie Callender from Columbus, OH won Glitter Blast Tuesday.  You should all check out her blog.  It's called SERIOUSLY HANDMADE!

Sally King from Fallbrook, CA won Fiskars Friday. She's a loving gal with lots to share so friend her on FB if you get a moment!

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Congratulations to both of you!

No worries folks, next Friday is another Fiskars Friday and the following Tuesday is another Glitter Blast Tuesday.  Twice a month without fail.

May the glitter be with you...

Magical inspiration!

Some magical inspiration from around the world and web.

Lamps designed by Geraldine Gonzalez.  These are magical.  You could almost do a version of them with white paper lanterns.  I really like sea urchins and the look of jelly fish.  Some day I'll share the story of when I got stung on the face by one!

Peter Pan cut out on top of lamp....Magical!  Any silhouette really could work for this.  It reminds me of those glow in the dark stars stickers that we used to put on our ceiling.

And how about this for a birthday party? Spearmintbaby.com  I want to make these for my besty's daughter.  

A version of the wrapped wine bottle which I think works perfectly.  I think the mix of colors is just beautiful.

HandyWoman.com

Wood and Wool Stool from Morocco.  I think this is a wonderful crochet project.  It just WORKS.

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What's not to love about this clutch?  I mean WHO, WHO wouldn't want this?

Irregularchoice.com

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The BEST day of the week! Glitter Blast Tuesday is here!

Our bi-monthly contest for KRYLON GLITTER BLAST is here.
It's GLITTER BLAST TUESDAY!
It's time for you to enter (and win) all of the colors of GLITTER BLAST spray paint from KRYLON
AND my NEW book,

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 Just a few simple rules to enter.

GOOD LUCK!

And may the glitter be with you....

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4.  COMMENT here that you've done it AND what your favorite spray paint project is.

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Keep an eye out for the winner.  I'll post it here and on my FB page.  

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YOU MADE THAT WITH WHAT?!?!

In my worldwide whirlwind tour around the internet, these are some things I thought you might find inspiring.  Make your own versions and be creative!

Etsy.com  Necktie cuff.  Just wonderful!

I really love using old neckties for projects and this one is perfect.  The bias of the fabric makes it perfect for stretching over a flat metal cuff.  The backing could be anything from leather to vinyl.

This dress is made from paper by

Isabelle de Borschgave 

She is definitely worth Google'ing if you get a chance and love working

with paper as much as I do.

LindyCottageHill.Blogspot.com

What a terrific decoupage project. The birds are photocopied and then cut out and the vines are hand painted.  You could photocopy the birds on sticker paper and save a step.  Just sayin'.  I'm so impressed with this piece!

ChaCha.com
What a great use for an old shutter!  I write my birthday cards months in advance (I know, I know!) so I could see myself organizing them by month in the slots.  Hm...Could work....

Wooster Top Hat pendant lamps by INNERMOST.  Now can you top (hat) that! Just thought these were really fun.  You really CAN turn almost anything into a lamp.

Shelterness.com
Nail head design that I'm pretty sure you could do with thumbtacks.  Just think about it!  Hold the thumbtacks with a pair of needle nose pliers while you gently tap them.  It works!
As always, if you want 100 more fun projects to make, check out
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FISKARS FRIDAY IS HERE!!!!!!!!

Today is our 6th official Fiskars Friday!  Make sure to enter because as you already know, FISKARS has incredible cutting tools and they might just end up in YOUR craft room!  This contest is bi-monthly so look for our FISKARS FRIDAY banner and make sure to enter following our simple rules below.

Not only will you win fabulous Fiskars products, you'll get your own signed copy of

VISION BOX IDEA BOOK:  Mixed Media Projects for crafting the life of your dreams!

Check out what our first winner (Jennifer Riker) received from Fiskars! 

This is what our 2nd winner, Donna Harcourt received!

Not bad at all! And what generous prize packages from Fiskars!

Celia Webb's prize package from 2 weeks ago!

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1.  LIKE and comment on the Fiskars FB page that I sent you!

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2. SHARE on your FB page about the contest.

3.  Leave a comment here letting me know what your favorite Fiskars tool is and I'm pretty sure we can get it in your prize package!

4.  Join my blog if you haven't

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Just some fun stuff that turns me ON....Creatively that is!

Such an easy appliqué that anyone could do it!  Sweet and good for all ages.  

CraftGossip.Com 

 I've been seeing this everywhere and they are so elegant and beautiful.  

TheBridalLounge.com

 Not sure if I would attempt to make this, but the idea of a letter on a shade just turned me on.  I hope this inspires you like it did me!

BrooklynLimestone.com

Ombre walls.  Say no more!  

Why I thought of sewing those 99c store rugs together to make this I don't know!  But I did.

This is a tumbler image someone sent me and I have no idea where it came from.  So sorry kids!  I do my best.

 Tissue paper pom poms are HUGE right now.  This is just elegant and a nice way to spruce up a beach house or do something temporary while you decide.

Saw this on pinterest.com   Just put pom poms in the search engine and you'll find them and TONS more.

 Yum, clusters of wall art together over intricate wall paper.  I love it!  

DesignSponge.com

And finally, some mushrooms for no other reason than they are copyright free and you can use them for your art!  Enjoy.

Remember, if you want over 100 more decorating ideas, check out 

THE BIG ASS BOOK OF HOME DECOR!