the fun part.

Just in case the few of you that check in here and there are wondering- I did get Step #1 accomplished this weekend.  I wasn't feeling real motivated, but I have to say putting my goal in writing made me feel somewhat obligated- oh well whatever works, right?  If it's that easy "Tammy, you will start and finish painting your dining room this weekend" (BIG SMILE :) Anyway, all the canvas pieces are covered- yippee!

Step #2 - the fun part.  Each canvas piece needs to be embellished.  This can be done with scrap paper and/ or anything else fun found lying around the house such as buttons, brads, ribbon, beads, stickers, etc.  I think I might try to use a little fabric this time when decorating.  All embellishments can be attached with scrapbooking glue/ tape and of course mod podge.  Enough room should be left in or around the center of the canvas for a 4 x 6 or 3.5 x 5 piece of plexi glass.

We (at least Maddox and I) are really anxious for some snow.  Did I mention he slept on his sled in his bed Saturday night - I think he might have even wore a scarf to bed.  But we will take 60 degree weather and some croquet at the end of November.

I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.

Isn't it funny how one minute you are overwhelmed, plum tired, and telling yourself that you are not going to take on another project until you finish the ones that you have already started  or have wanted to start and then a half second later you find yourself thinking of what you can make, do, or come up with next.  After having children, I have found that if I don't have a page long list of things I have or want to do a strange feeling comes over me and I walk around the house aimlessly.  Because of this I have come to the conclusion that this is my reason for starting projects that I want to do, but shouldn't really being doing until the dining room is painted, all the christmas cards are made, printed, and delivered, presents bought and/ or made and wrapped, just to name a few.  But life's too short- right- so why not start another project.  That being said, I have decided to make some more canvas picture frames (here is one example) for an upcoming craft fair.  Although, not real quick and easy to make, I thought it might be a good way to come up with a little extra moo-lah which would benefit the "new printer fund".  Anyway, my reason for telling you this is because you can help me see this project through to the very end and make sure I finish what I start.  After all, I really need a new printer :0). Oh, by the way, the craft fair is the first weekend in December- What am I doing!?

Step #1: 
Cover these canvas ( I believe there are nineteen here) with 12 x 12 sheets of cardstock using what else but the almighty mod podge.  My goal is to have this completed by the end of the weekend- I know, seems easy, but small steps, small steps I say!  That's how I work best these days!

Isla and I are so glad to have this little guy back home, and Daddy too!

"PLAY"

Bath time and Supper time at the same time.  Isla says I'll take some of that macoroni.

"DOUBLE DUTY"

mod podge . . .

Definition of Mod Podge: the original all-in-one glue, sealer, and finish used for creating decoupaged works of art. In other words a runnier version of elmer's glue that can be used to stick together and/ or seal just about anything.

As I was finishing up this hanging picture frame, I was thinking what a simple but wonderful product mod podge is. I have been using it for years for all sorts of projects - one project being this canvas picture frame. It can be used on paper, wood, fabric, or any other porous surface. It's a little messy to work with, but it always holds tight and dries clear which makes for a nice finished product. So go mod podge something - I think I will :0)!