doily heart garland {a ten minute valentine's project}

Here's a quick and easy heart garland made from paper doilies.

This idea has been sitting in my head for a few days,

and I finally was able to sit down and just do it.  I'm not sure why I waited, because it really only took about 10 minutes to do.

I flip back and forth between loving just whites and neutrals, to loving lots of color.  Right now I am more on the white/neutral side, so I wanted a valentine banner that wasn't screaming pink and red.

These white doilies were the perfect median.

I had these paper doilies on hand because I use them to wrap my etsy shipments in, but I know you can buy them at Target, Walmart, and probably just about any craft store.  I simply stacked a few together, folded in half and cut a half heart shape.  Then I opened and strung them with red and white baker's twine, for just a teeny bit of color.

I love how the light shines through!

Do you notice a little head above here?

That's my little helper, who always seems to find her way into my photos.

Speaking of my little helper, I tried a little hair-do on her, a little heart twist, inspired by this on pinterest. That's about as fancy as we get around here.

 

Don't forget, today is the last day to enter to win one of these:

Giveaway ends today at 5:00 pm MST

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Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #31

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

I'm in love with this kitchen redo over at Miss Gracie's House,

and this gorgeous paneling on Peach Street.

There were so many fabulous furniture redo's including this cute blue cabinet by My Fabuless Life,

this beautiful gray buffet by Elizabeth and Co.,

   this numbered dresser by Vintage Restyled,

this pretty cream buffet by Renewing Your Find Cafe,

and these numbered chairs by Red Hen Home.

Thanks for all your inspiration!

 

Now it's time to be inspired again:


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grain sack pillow giveaway!

If you love grain sacks as much as I do, you are going to love this giveaway! 

Michele from maisondemichele has generously offered to give away one of her beautiful vintage grain sack pillows from her shop.

 

She has so many to choose from:

 

blue,

 

red,

with a variety of stripes.

 

These are just a few of the ones she has available in her shop.

Aren't they gorgeous! 

 

The winner will get to choose any grain sack pillow valued at $65.

Here's the info. you need to get a chance to win the pillow of your choice:

Go to Michele's blog Summersoul and become a follower, then come back here and leave me a comment saying you did.

For those who want extra chances at winning {leave a comment for each one you do}:

Visit maisondemichele, then let me know what your favorite item is in the shop.

Post this giveaway on your blog, facebook, or twitter.

This giveaway will be open until Mon. Jan. 23rd, 5 pm MST. 

keep primping and good luck!

P.S. If you have a shop or blog you'd like to promote, or would like to do a giveaway here, email me at maraven{at}sfcn{dot}org.

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #30

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Farmhouse Porch added a beautiful chippy shelf in her bathroom to hold all the necessities.

Decorate With A Little Bit showed off her gorgeous master bath redo, which includes an interior stain glass window.

A Place To Call Home shared her perfectly styled living room shelves.

and last but not least,

Summersoul finished these amazing cane back chairs, using paint and vintage grain sacks.

Thanks for all your inspiration every week!

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a chair mini makeover, new camera, and a favorite find

Now that the craziness of Christmas is over and the kids are back in school, I was able to finish a little project--a chair mini makeover.

I say mini, because it didn't need much done.  Just a coat of white paint, and distressing ( I kept the existing seat cover).

Right now it's sitting in the corner of my dining nook, and paired with a faux grain sack pillow.

I got a new camera for Christmas, so hopefully after I learn to use it properly, my pictures will continue to improve.  Funny thing is, I just barely learned some cool tricks on my really old point and shoot camera.  Maybe I'll take a photography class so it doesn't take years to learn.

I also got these cute nesting doll measuring cups.  I originally saw them at Urban Outfitters, but finally snatched them up one day when i spied them at JC Penny's {coupon in hand}.

I'm off to move some furniture around, and pump myself up for some bigger paint jobs.

keep primping,

french inspired vintage and handmade goods by maisondemichele

I'd like to welcome my newest sponsor, maisondemichele, owned by Michele Cabot, who's shop is full of beautiful linens, grain sacks, bistro chairs and other french inspired wares that you will definitely love.
 

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Michele's home is also a treat for the eyes. 

More of those beautiful grainsacks,

 

whites, and simple styling.

 

 

 

I love her beautiful harvest table setting,

 

and simple holiday styling.

Check out her blog Summersoul for more of her space, and shop maisondemichele to get those special vintage and handmade items to primp your own home.

keep primping,

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #29

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously primped projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Last week's party included any recent or favorite projects from 2011, and boy were they all great!

It all started with Paint showed off her gorgeous entryway.

Shabby Love shared her beautiful mirror wall.

French Country Cottage is a pro at ruffles, and at styling a romantic table setting.

Kate's Place primped a plain barrel into a beauty, using burlap and a stencil.

European Paint Finishes revealed this perfectly weathered vanity.

Picked and Painted updated this charming changing table with paint and new knobs.

and last but not least,

Sweetgirl Expressions made this sweet and shabby, scrappy union jack stool.

Thanks so much for all the inspiration!  2011 was a great year, here's hoping 2012 will bring as much or more!

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