Thursday, May 31st, 2012
Projects, Projects & More Projects
It’s almost June, so I’ve pulled together a list of some projects I want to accomplish during the month and over the summertime. Here is what I want to accomplish in the craft/DIY area next month…
1. Finish my sunburst mirror. I started a sunburst mirror back in February. Yes, four months ago! It’s half stained, and waiting to be drug outside to finish the staining process. I still need to purchase a mirror for it, glue it down, and attach the hanging hooks.
Source: K Sarah Designs
2. Spray paint my wooden tray a crisp white. I’ve had a tray in the storage room for a few months now, that I want to paint white and use it to hold pencils/pens, etc. The same way Miss. Katie Bower uses hers.
Source: Bower Power Blog
3. A few months ago I bought the stuff to dye a mason jar blue, but I just haven’t had the chance to get ‘er done. I’d love to do at least two small mason jars in a tinted blue, and spray paint the lids to them silver so I can use them in the white tray above, and fill them with pencils, pens & paintbrushes.
Source: Style Me Pretty
4. Since Coco broke one of my flower pots, and my four o’clocks looked like a weed, I’ve decided to plant some succulents, and these dipped pots are just too cute!
Source: A Beautiful Mess
5. I’m only doing one mixed drink for the month of June and I’m pretty sure I’m going to tackle a sangria – any great recipes out there?
Source: Eddie Ross
6. Father’s Day is coming up in the month of June, June 17th to be exact. I’ve been thinking about making this bread for my Dad for his big day, especially since he loves Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups more than anyone I’ve ever met.
Source: Cookies & Cups
7. I’ve been wanting to do these signs for awhile now. I’d have to do five of them and I’m not sure how I’d do the lettering since I don’t have a cameo machine, but I’d love to tackle these to show all of the places we’ve lived.
Source: Family Brings Joy
8. I’ve been thinking about what I want to do with my little cabinet that I bought at Shupp’s Grove a few weekends ago, and I think I want to do a grey crackled age look to it. I’d love the aged and rustic look of this turquoise table, so I’m going to try to go with that look.
Source: Stories of a House
What kind of projects do you have planned for next month and the summertime? Is it a short & simple list, or a long and daunting list? My lists always seem simple to me, until I start to tackle things, then I get overwhelmed, but I love the feeling when I get everything crossed off of a to-do list.
Posted on May 25, 2013 - 19 comments
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May 31, 2012 at 8:08 am
1. I love sunburst mirrors!
2. We make sangria every year for an annual Paella contest in July. (http://www.alittlebiteofeverything.com/2011/07/paella/) We mix it in a huge barrel for about 20 people that drink from it all day, so it’s definitely a big quantity. We usually keep the proportion of alcohol to juice/fruit 1:1 and throw in mostly red wine, but also different types of liquor (peach, apple, cointreau); plus orange/peach/apple/whatever you want juice, sometimes soda, then a bit of white sugar, and finally, pieces of fresh cut fruit. We always wing it and it turns out great, so I’m sure whatever you do will be fine.
My to-do list for the summer is definitely long! Yours looks great (and manageable, I think).
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May 31st, 2012 at 8:08 am
That quantity is actually perfect for what I’d need it for! Thanks for the tips! :)
May 31, 2012 at 9:09 am
I’m excited for all these fun projects to unfold! That Reese’s banana bread looks heavenly :) I love sangria, but I’ve never made it. However, Christine just posted a recipe that sounds really good! http://amerryjourney.com/2012/05/29/red-summer-sangria/
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May 31st, 2012 at 9:09 am
Thanks for the link Whitney!
Off to check it out!
May 31, 2012 at 9:09 am
I’m loving the location signs for places you’ve lived! So cute. I bet you could just paint the letters on if you traced them or used a stencil. :)
Or even get large scrapbooking stickers and mod-podge them on?
I’m really excited for all your projects, can’t wait to see how they turn out :)
I found a really old mason jar in one of the closets in the house and instantly thought of you. haha
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May 31st, 2012 at 10:10 am
I love that when you find a mason jar you think of me! :D Huge smile on my face right now.
Good ideas for the location signs!
May 31, 2012 at 9:09 am
1 — Ooo, great projects! I didn’t know you could dye mason jars/glass blue.. neat.
2 — Dipped planters.. deliciously simple.
3 — Only thing better than fruit? Fruit soaked in booze. True story.
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May 31st, 2012 at 11:11 am
Fruit soaked in booze, FTW!
May 31, 2012 at 9:09 am
Yay! I’m excited to follow along as you tackle all of these fun projects!!!
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May 31, 2012 at 9:09 am
That turquoise table is to die for!
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May 31, 2012 at 11:11 am
This list makes me so excited!! I can’t wait to follow along and watch them unfold!! I’m excited to see your sunburst mirror come to life. Those dipped succulent planters are adorable!! I might have to make those sometime too! I’d love them in a round little tray on our dinette table. I just got some sangria recipes at my shower (hopefully more details next week) so I’m excited to try making some too! That banana bread is delicious looking- I hope you make it and let us know how it goes! Those signs are adorable! I’ve done letter transfering before- if you print the font off on the computer to the size you need, flip the paper over and colour behind your letters with pencil. Then flip the paper back over and trace out the letters, the graphite from the pencil on the back will transfer to the board and then you can just paint them in! I love that turquoise table- I can’t wait to see how you try to recreate it! And… mini novel over. lol
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May 31st, 2012 at 11:11 am
Awesome tip for the lettering Christine! That’s most likely what I’ll have to do, you’re a genius! & I personally love your mini novel comments :P
Can’t wait to see those bridal shower recaps!
May 31, 2012 at 11:11 am
I can’t wait to see how the mirror turns out! And that bread looks soooo good =)
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May 31, 2012 at 12:12 pm
The sunburst mirror is on my list of things I’d like to do eventually. I’ll also be painting and decorating the bathrooms, making Roman shades, making a window seat and probably a bunch of other stuff.
As far as sangria goes, check out the recipe on my blog from a few weeks ago, strawberry and peaches with white wine and Peach Schnapps. It’s absolutely delicious!
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May 31st, 2012 at 12:12 pm
I’ll have to keep your recipe in mind when I make my sangria! Can’t wait to see your roman shades & window seat!
May 31, 2012 at 3:15 pm
I love those signs. Make those first so I know if they are hard or not. :)
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May 31st, 2012 at 3:15 pm
hahah, you crack me up.
June 1, 2012 at 11:11 am
Long and daunting – I have an entire house and yard to whip into shape. Want to come over??
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June 1st, 2012 at 11:11 am
send me a plane ticket ;)