Selasa, 17 Desember 2013

Kamis, 12 Desember 2013

Dashing Through the Snow: A Vintage Sled Shelf

a vintage sled becomes a winter wall shelf via http:/deniseonawhim.blogspot.com
Yesterday I kind of showed you my new shelf. My Crochet Thread Snowmen were sitting on it in their debut. I made the shelf from a rusty and weathered old sled. It's the perfect winter accessory for my living room!
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Rabu, 11 Desember 2013

Crochet Thread Snowmen

Crochet Thread Snowmen via http://deniseonawhim.blogspot.com
I picked up some spools of crochet thread at the thrift store the last time I was there knowing they were the perfect makings for some more snowmen!
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Selasa, 10 Desember 2013

Christmas Countdown Dollar Store Project {and a Printable!}

Christmas Countdown Printable via http://deniseonawhim.blogspot.com

My kids are always asking me, "how many days until {insert event here}?" So when I saw a clever countdown sign, I knew I had to recreate it! This version uses a frame from the dollar store and a printed graphic behind the glass. Cheap and easy. My favorite kind of project (especially with the hustle and bustle of the holidays!).
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Kamis, 05 Desember 2013

Joy~Peace~Love

Painted Burlap Sign in a Red Rustic Frame via http://deniseonawhim.blogspot.com
I love it when I find great frames for cheap. It gives me the perfect excuse to make another burlap sign, like the Christmas version I'm sharing today.
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Selasa, 03 Desember 2013

My Own Little Christmas Corner

Charlie Brown Tree in a Bushel Basket via http://deniseonawhim.blogspot.com
In my house, Christmas decorating is all about the kids. We have all sorts of character ornaments on our tree, not to mention a boatload of handmade ornaments from throughout the years, most of which I can attribute to my own little munchkins. I love each and every thing on our tree. But I also have a real desire to do a pretty theme for my Christmas decorating. This year, I think I've accomplished both!
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Senin, 02 Desember 2013

Candy Cane Wreath

turning a bundt pan into a Christmas wreath via http://deniseonawhim.blogspot.com
When you always have a bundt pan hanging around, like I seem to, you find lots of things to do with them. Our latest bundt pan creation is a candy cane wreath.
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Selasa, 26 November 2013

Kitchen Update {Inspired by a Couple of Talented Ladies}

Kitchen Update Inspired by Some Talented Ladies via http://deniseonawhim.blogspot.com
 I'm thrilled! And there are many reasons for my excitement! First and foremost, my kitchen is organized!! I now also have a room in my fairly ugly rental house that I actually like looking at! And, finally, I got to add some of my vintage and rustic stash to my own house! I can't wait to show you my kitchen!
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Senin, 25 November 2013

Jello Mold Tinsel Tree

A Christmas tree from a chair dowel, a jello mold and some shiny silver tinsel via Denise On a Whim
I made a shiny silver Christmas tree out of an old chair dowel, some fake branches and a jello mold.
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Jumat, 22 November 2013

Every Time a Bell Rings... A Christmas Sign with a Classic Movie Line

Movie line from It's a Wonderful Life as pallet art
When it comes to the holidays, I can't go a season with watching my favorite movie (ever): It's a Wonderful Life. It's an awesome reminder of how important each and every one of us are in this crazy-old world!
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Rabu, 20 November 2013

Honored to be on Mommypage Today!

I'm very excited to tell you that I am on Mommy Page today!
A short time ago, I was contacted by Mommy Page to be part of their Page Turner Program. They asked me to share a craft with their readers. I've seen the kind of projects shared on Mommy Page so I was really thrilled to be asked!
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Senin, 18 November 2013

Let It Snow: How to Make Snowmen Decor with 2x4 Scraps

2x4 scraps become an adorable piece of winter decor
When it comes to winter decor, I just love snowmen! Last year we made some of these cute groups of snowmen and sold every one! So, we're at it again this year!
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Sabtu, 16 November 2013

Christmas Through Lowell

Christmas Through Lowell Booth Display via http://deniseonawhim.blogspot.com
This weekend is the annual Christmas Through Lowell event in our community. People sell crafts right out of the comfort of their own homes during this fun event. I love the small town I live in because there's always something going on!
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Jumat, 15 November 2013

Upcycled Ornament Display Tree

Upcycling an old cd holder as a tree for displaying ornaments
After crafting some simple snowman ornaments out of 2x4 pieces and can lids, I needed a clever place to display them at our booth. A metal CD rack I picked up at the thrift store was just the ticket!
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Rabu, 13 November 2013

Simply Adorable Snowman Ornaments

It's easy to make darling snowmen ornaments from slices of 2x4 boards!
When you have as much scrap wood laying around as we do, you find all kinds of uses for it. Like these too-cute and very simple snowman ornaments!
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Senin, 11 November 2013

A Rustic Christmas Star

broken window panes become a Christmas star
When you have to dismantle the damaged panes from a window to make a Christmas sign, why not use the dividers to make a rustic Christmas star while you're at it? That's what I did!
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Kamis, 07 November 2013

Roasted Chestnuts and Nippy Noses

Dreamy Burlap and Window Christmas Sign
There's just something so wonderfully old-fashioned about this white and burlap sign framed by a chippy window. I think I'm in love!
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Rabu, 06 November 2013

Christmas Booth at the Marketplace!

The first touches of Christmas at our booth
Once the calendar turned to November, it was definitely time to spruce up the old booth at Caledonia Vintage Marketplace and get it all jolly! Let's take a peek at the booth and a quick glimpse at some upcoming projects I'll be sharing here on the blog!
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Senin, 04 November 2013

Recycled Art Market Booth

Booth Display Ideas
This last weekend we had a booth at the Recycled Art Market in grand Rapids. It was a great success and I met some really nice vendors who sold awesome stuff! I'm sharing a few pics of our booth with you today.
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Sabtu, 02 November 2013

Proud Momma Moment

autumn, family
My kids let me take some pictures of them. By that, I mean they actually cooperated! Taking a moment away from our regularly scheduled programming to just be a proud mom and show off my kids a little!
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Kamis, 31 Oktober 2013

In Our Home {A Client Project}

I received an email a short time ago from a wonderful lady, Laura, who had a frame she really liked but had redecorated her home and it didn't fit anymore. She requested we paint the frame and add a new graphic. Today I'm showing off the newly painted frame and stenciled graphic.
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Selasa, 29 Oktober 2013

Bike Wheel Rag Wreath

upcycled, recycled, wheel, rust, wreath
While I didn't have the time to snap any nice, fancy pictures of this project, I'm sharing it with you anyway since I think it's pretty fun! With a little rust and some pretty fabric, my daughter's old bicycle wheel makes a pretty autumn rag wreath!
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Jumat, 25 Oktober 2013

Pretty Pumpkins

pumpkins, autumn, decor
I love pumpkins and squash. They come in such gorgeous colors, like the few I chose this year. Bright orange, pale orange, peach, white. They're all so beautiful!
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Rabu, 23 Oktober 2013

Sunday Morning at the Covered Bridge

covered bridge, fall colors, historic Lowell
A few weekends ago, I took a little time for myself on a quiet Sunday morning and went to visit a great historic area just outside of town. The Fallasburg Area is simply beautiful and full of history. I take my kids to the park there sometimes but rarely do I get to enjoy some time to myself, simply soaking in the beauty that surrounds me. I snapped some pictures to share it with you all.
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