Southern Scraps

  I love chalkboard projects and have been meaning to do more of them. I made a framed chalkboard  in 2013 and haven't gotten around to anymore. I decided that coasters would be a fun thing to paint. I started with these chipboard coasters from Michael's that were in my stash waiting for a makeover. No offense meant if you like roosters, but these were not for me. These coasters were coated so I lightly sanded them first to make sure the paint would adhere. I ended up putting more coats than recommended by the directions on my paint because of the surface of the coasters. If you are working with plain chipboard or tile, then the standard two coats should be fine. I used the Michael's brand Craft Smart chalkboard paint. Once they had dried and cured, I decided to decorate them in a them that is appropriate for Valentine's Day. I used a red chalk ink marker. I'm not really good at free handing script or art so I used some stencils for a little help. Th

 image source Our up and down weather is on a down this week with the temps so a cup of hot cocoa would be great tonight. Or better yet it a whole cocoa bar would be a lot of fun. I think this would be great for Valentine's Day too. Here are five super ideas for a hot cocoa bar. Any of them could be adapted for Valentine's Day by changing the color scheme or decor a little if necessary. via Creative Baby Shower Ideas Love how they used upside down glasses and platters to create a raised area for the goodies in mason jars! via hostess with the mostess via Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Love that the mugs were made to match the theme! via Upcycled Treasures Love the jars and twine! via Funky Junky Interiors Perfect if you don't have much space! Linking up here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * * DIY Sunday Showcase * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday *   Mop It Up

Welcome to my little "love shack"- one for love birds. I have a small stash of unfinished birdhouses and decided that now would be the perfect time to add one as part of my Valentine's Day decor.  I started out with this:  An unfinished wood birdhouse from Michael's and some sandpaper. It's always a good idea to sand these down smooth. It's a little obvious after painting that I should have done a little more sanding.  This was one of those projects where I had an overall idea of what I wanted but didn't have the details together. They just sort of came together as I worked. I knew it was going to be red and pink. I used Americana paints Baby Pink and Craft Smart cherry cobbler. Both are acrylics.   My original idea was to have hearts on it somewhere. I have also been itching to try out some new stencils so I went to Michael's with a gift card in hand. I purchased the Martha Stewarts adhesive stencils in the scrolls set. (no he

I'm in need of a new Valentine's Day wreath, so I've be scouring the web for ideas. Here are ten creative Valentine's Day Wreaths. via Polka Dot Chair via Love of Family and Home via Making Home Base via Unoriginal Mom via Chalk and Chocolate   via Frugal Coupon Living via Live Like You Are Rich via Brown Sugar Toast v ia Confessions of  a New Old Homeowner   via home.made Also check out 14 Valentine's Day Decor Projects and One Dozen Valentine's Day Home Decor Crafts Linking up here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * * DIY Sunday Showcase * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday *   Mop It Up Monday * Monday Funday * Give me the Goods * The Scoop * Project Inspired * Take a Look Tuesday * Handmade Tuesdays *   Tuesday Talent Show * My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia * Tip Junkie * Get Your Craft On * Pretty Thin