DIY: Valentines Burlap Door Hanger

Valentines is one of my favorite times of the year! I love the cute little decorations that I get to hang up around the house! I set my mantle up all nice and perfect, bring out the pretty pink flowers and even break out my adorable Valentines Scentsy warmer that I get to use for just a few weeks! The only thing that was missing....a cute little door hanger!

While I was browsing around pinterest, I found all sorts of cute and simple ideas but only one really caught my attention! I'm a sucker for burlap!

Since it was just so simple, I figured out share the "how to" with you!

Materials:

Burlap (your choice of dark or light...or even patterned)

Acrylic Paints (burlap sucks up the paint so make sure you have plenty!)

Paintbrush

Trash Bag

Paper Plate

Cup of Water

Ribbon of your choice

Scissors

Black Sharpie or Chalk

Plastic Grocery Bags

Step 1

Draw a large rectangle shape on your burlap using your marker or chalk. It doesn't have to be perfect so don't worry about digging out that ruler. 

I used the edge of my burlap so I really only needed to draw a large upside down "L" shape.

Step 2

Cut out your rectangle. This sounds simple but really is more challenging. Burlap can be a pain to work with so take your time!

Step 3

Draw your words using your sharpie or chalk

(I got a little ahead of myself so I missed taking a photo of this step)

Step 4

Start your painting!

As I said before, burlap loves to soak up your paint....however, you dont have to worry about the color being even. It kind of gives it that primitive look your going for anyways!

You'll need to let the red dry before adding the white polka dots or the black edges around the letters.

Step 5

After your paint has dried (I let mine sit overnight), Glue your edges. I use tacky glue. Seal all edges except for one corner. 

Step 6

After your edges have dried, stuff your piece with plastic bags. I used 4 in mine. It was just right. You don't want to put too many. Now you can seal the final corner. You may need to set something heavy on top of that corner to hold it together while drying.

Step 7

Add your wire!

I use floral wire. They have different sizes but I like to go with the thick heavy duty wire.

Poke the wire through your burlap at the top. Using a pair of pliers, curl the ends to keep it in place.

Step 8

Add your bow!

 

I am not a bow maker my no means! I just used a wide wired ribbon that was red to add the perfect touch!

Hope you enjoy!

4 Ingredient Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

Who doesn't love fudge at Christmas time? 

And only 4 ingredients? Even better!

Well what if you could fix it all in the microwave??

You must be dreaming right?

Nope! Its really possible!

A few days ago a co-worker of mine was telling me about this easy microwave fudge. I was a little unsure about how it would set up. Well I thought I'd go ahead and give it a try.

Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients:

1 lb box confectioners sugar

2 T butter

1/3 cup milk

1 cup peanut butter (I used crunchy)

Place sugar, butter and milk in a large bowl and microwave for 2 minutes on high.

Take out of microwave and beat with hand mixer until combined.

Microwave 30 more seconds, add peanut butter and mix by hand or with hand mixer until combined.

Spread in foil lined 8x8 pan.

Let cool, then cut & enjoy!

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Give thanks

We're just days away from Thanksgiving....a day full of family fun, yummy turkey and then of course, a day to be thankful. Sometimes I find it a little amusing that people only stop to appreciate everything during this month and then everything goes right back to normal in december. 

Every year, everyone on facebook starts up with the "days of thankfulness." I try to keep up but then about half way through the month I end up getting behind. I figured it may be a little easier to just share through my blog!

First thing, I am so very thankful for my husband. Our marriage isn't perfect by any means but he is perfect for me. The road was rocky when I first met him but if I had to, I'd go through it all over again.

I look forwards to many more years  

I am so thankful for our home. From the first time we saw it, we knew it was exactly what we wanted. At first things weren't working out so we moved on to look at other houses. Of course nothing we looked at caught our eye, we seemed to be comparing everything to that first house. Deep inside I somehow knew it'd work out and it did!

I am very thankful for my family. They may not be perfect, but without them I'm not sure where I'd be. They are always there when I need them.

I'm thankful for my best friend! Its nothing like having a best friend that you know you can talk to about anything. Love being able to have someone to tell secrets to and go out on a girls night when you feel like you need a friend!

Its hard to name each and everything that I'm thankful full but here are some others that stand out:

my f/t job as a bank teller ( I love my co-workers), my side job as a photographer ( love doing it!), very blessed to be part of the Origami Owl company, my kitties (patches, sandy, gracie & gizmo), a roof over my head, food on my table, a closet full of clothes, heat to keep me warm on cold days like today and a reliable vehicle to get me from point A to point B.

What are you most thankful for? We'd love to hear!

My Capital Letters: Product Review & Giveaway

I have always loved monogrammed accessories. They are fun and are a great way to personalize your outfit! I was SO excited when I got the cutest little necklace in the mail from My Capital Letters to review! 

I absolutely LOVE the color of this adorable little necklace!

I couldn't wait to wear it with one of my favorite blue dresses! It was a perfect combination!

It definitely added a little fun to my outfit!

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How cute is this adorable keychain?

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Swaddlekinz

Swaddlekinz sent us one of their awesome swaddle wraps to review. 

Swaddlekinz swaddle wraps are made of 100% muslin breathable cotton. 

I was immediately impressed by the material. It was soft and thin enough to keep your little one comfortable. 

Maybe your not familiar with "swaddling." Swaddlekinz has a nice HOW TO guide on their website!

Step 1: Place swaddle down and fold one corner over to make a triangle. Place your baby in the middle of the swaddle with your baby’s head above the swaddle and the shoulders below.

Step 2: Fold in left side of the swaddle securing your baby’s left arm underneath. Once folded, assure that the swaddle is securely tucked under your baby’s right arm.

Step 3: Take the bottom portion of the swaddle and lift it over your baby’s feet.

Step 4: Take the right side of the swaddle and bring it over to the left side and secure it underneath your baby.

Swaddlekins can also be used as a cover for a stroller to keep the sun out, tummy time, play, blanket and much more!

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