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DIY Faux Wood Picture Frame

September 10, 2013 By Michelle Barneck 2 Comments

Hello again Friends! It’s Aly from Entirely Eventful Day. I hope you love Fall like I love Fall! Today I am sharing a project perfect for Fall, or anytime of the year. It’s a faux reclaimed wood picture frame. We all know how “in” reclaimed wood is right now. But I don’t have time to go out and reclaim wood, do you? Didn’t think so. That’s why I created this little beauty for you.

If you would like to fill your DIY wood picture frame with this cute I “leaf” Fall printable, come on over to my blog and download it!

Start with any ol’ picture frame. Mine was painted red from this Valentine project.

You will also need wood printed wrapping paper, Mod Podge (I used gloss), scissors, and a brush.

The first thing I did was apply some scrap pieces to the corner. I wanted a miter cut look and it was apparent that I wasn’t going to be able to get the perfect in the corner. So I cheated. It worked perfectly, couldn’t tell at all.

Then I lined up my paper, making sure I had the right amount to fold into the inside, and cut the angle.

Follow the directions on the Mod Podge bottle to apply the paper. You want to apply it both under and over the paper.

When it was time to do another corner, I simply made sure that the miter cuts overlapped and my red frame didn’t show.

I found this particular wood print paper at Hobby Lobby.

I hope this project starts your Fall off right. I can’t wait for apple cider and falling leaves!

10 Fun Pumpkin Ideas for Fall

September 4, 2013 By Michelle Barneck Leave a Comment

The other day I was searching for a pumpkin post in the archives when I discovered that I have a whole lot of posts that include pumpkins. This probably stems from my deeply embedded love for fall, but even I was surprised how many there were. So, I thought it would be fun to do a round up of my ten favorite pumpkin posts.

This is gonna be fun right?! Let’s get on with it…my top ten favorite pumpkin posts.

Pumpkin Caramel Apple

I mean it has an actual branch for a stick. What’s not to love?

Doily Pumpkin Treat Bag

The most adorable treat envelope ever.

Pumpkin Caramels

The easiest treat you will ever make! Two ingredients.

Pumpkin Wreath

I love how the white pumpkins have a totally different mood!

Paper Pumpkins

If you can fold paper in half, you can make these!

Houndstooth Pumpkin

Duct tape is a girls best friend.

Pumpkin Steamer

Starbucks knock off, like drinking fall.

Pumpkin Game

No sew cloth pumpkins for the littles to toss.

Pumpkin Pedestal Centerpiece

Made with dollar store supplies.

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

Like the originals with a little surprise.

You think that’s a lot of pumpkins? I had even more posts that didn’t make the list. I’m telling you, I love fall and I can’t wait for it to get here! The kids are back in school and it has even started cooling down just slightly. Can’t wait to hear the leaves crunching and head on down to the pumpkin patch!

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Hex Pencil Case Tutorial

August 13, 2013 By Michelle Barneck Leave a Comment

Hi again, A Little Tipsy readers! I’m stopping by from mama says sew again to share the tutorial for this zippered pencil case with you. Don’t let the zipper scare you! It’s actually really easy to sew up.

See the full tutorial.

It’s the perfect time of year to make one! My kids are getting ready to go back to school, and what better way to show their personality than to make them their own pencil case? Okay, really, I’m sure there are lots better ways to show their personality, but it’s still fun to have something that no one else will have.

I appliqued hexagons in a honeycomb pattern, but you could do whatever you want. Here’s what to do.

You will need:

Fabric (scraps work great)
7 inch zipper
Sewing supplies, such as scissors and thread

First, cut out your fabric. My rectangles are 6 inches by 10.5 inches. Also cut out your applique pieces {here is a hexagon template if you want}, and some scraps for the zipper ends {to make the zipper long enough for the pouch}.

First, stitch one of your scraps to the bottom of the zipper with right sides together, like this:

Trim off the end of the zipper.

Repeat with the other end and the other scrap piece. Your zipper should now be 10 inches long, including the fabric {or the total length of the top of the pencil case, if you made it different dimensions}.

Next, applique your case. I arranged the applique pieces how I wanted them.

Then just stitched them in place.

Line up the zipper with the top of the pouch. The zipper should be face down on the top of the pouch. Stitch the zipper to the pouch along the top edge of the zipper and pouch.

Then stitch the back of the pouch to the zipper the same way. When you’re done, it should look like the picture below. Press flat and topstitch along the edges of the zipper if desired.

Fold the pouch so that right sizes are together and stitch it down one side, across the bottom, and up the other side. Make sure the zipper is open when you do this so that you can turn the pouch right side out! You can zig zag the raw edges to help keep them from fraying.

Ta da! All set for school!

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Thanks Terra! I love the pattern and colors you used and it’s so perfect to use up those scraps we all having hanging about!

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Easy Painted Notebook Paper Frames

July 31, 2013 By Michelle Barneck 8 Comments

This post is sponsored by Michael’s and their Back to School Challenge.

I have a thing for back to school. Something about fresh notebooks and backpack shopping gives me a big grin. I am a nerd. I loved school and want my kids to love it too. There is something fun about capturing those first day excitement and end of year celebrations which brings me to my project…School Picture Frames. I joined up with Michael’s to participate in their First Day of School Challenge and I think you’ll like what I came up with. This is not my first rodeo, see my ruler frame and back to school frame, this year I went with paper.

The notebook paper frames are hand painted, but sooo easy! I made two versions one frame with college rule paper for the older kids and one frame with the “learn to write” paper for little kids (see picture on left).

They are perfect for your first day of school pictures and I love that they can preserve your little person’s adorable handwriting.

SUPPLIES:

Wood Frames ($1 each)
White Craft Paint
Foam Brush
Ruler
Pencil
Red Fine Tip Paint Pen
Blue Fine Tip Paint Pen
Mod Podge or Clear Spray Paint

*all available at Michael’s*

DIRECTIONS:

1. Paint the frame white. I used three coats. Let dry.

2. Using your ruler make marks on each side of the frame where you want the lines to go. I spaced my lines one centimeter for both versions, you just alter the colors of the lines for the learn to write paper.

3. Using your ruler add the red lines with your paint pen. One line going down vertically about an inch from the left side for the college ruled or every 3rd pencil mark for the learn to write. Let dry.

4. Using your ruler add the blue lines with your paint pen. For the college ruled on each pencil mark. For the learn to write, one under each red line. After the blue lines are dry, go back and add the blue dashed lines after your blue lines are dry.

5. To personalize, have your child add their name with a pencil or add the teacher’s name and use for a gift.

6. Cover with protective clear coat.

Not bad for buying all the supplies (most of which you may have on hand) for about $10 right?

Speaking of gifts for teachers, Michael’s offers a 15% off discount for teachers everyday! Talk to a store associate for more info. Also, be sure to download the Michael’s app so you always have their deals and coupons at your fingertips! I love just pulling out my smartphone and getting a discount!

Last, but not least, here is how I put it all together. I still can’t believe my little guy is starting Kindergarten. Tear.