Crafters' Dream Closet

I have been talking about my craft closet for a while now--but as with anything I buy the materials and then it takes weeks for me to complete the project. 

With the projects I do, the materials I have for the kiddos I work with, and the large abundance of kids games (a sad thing really since I don't even have kids), I wanted to make use of one of the two small closets in my office. 

I have had racks on the wall for a while that hold paint:

And up until now they were also holding various other things--that would often fall through the grates onto the floor.

Annnnd the rest of my stuff looked like this-- Like a craft store vomited.

Eventually I was able to go to Lowe's and buy some pre-finished shelves, and brackets--they then rode around in my trunk for a few weeks--until a few weekends ago when I was able to get them on the wall! Again not an easy task I had a faulty drill--so I had to do the dreaded; ask a neighbor--eek.

I also bought the wrong screws so we had to make a last minute trip to the hardware store--no task with me is ever easy.

I finally finished buying baskets today! 

Here it is:

Crafting will be much more relaxing when I can easily find my materials.

Also, I wont be worrying about my dog eating buttons or tissue paper. 

Happy Crafting.

Floating Frames:Postcards

I said I would be back!

I had a lot of fun at Michael's today (I refuse to go to Hobby Lobby anymore).

My Friend Kelsey, see her blog here, had a super cute DIY Coaster Shadow Box tutorial a few weeks ago.

Here is the link: So cute. 

It gave me the idea to put all the postcards I collect from my various travels to use, and actually display them (I mean hey I pay a good .25 cents a piece for those--someone needs to see them!)

I looked at the different kinds of frames at Michael's today for quite awhile (SO MANY CHOICES) and settled on a floating frame. And Bonus--they were BOGO so I got both for $19.99!

I figured the floating frame would allow me to leave some space between postcards and it not look tacky--you would just see the wall through it not cardboard!

After collecting some postcards I had enough to make two frames.

Here is what they look like.

Now, hanging things is not my strong point... therefore I cannot confirm or deny the existence of extra nail holes in my wall due to this project. But they are up, and they are even--or at least as even as I can get them (I mean I even measured!)

I am ready to do some more traveling so I can add to the collection of frames!

Next up-- A gallery wall of actual trip pictures, etc... but frames are expensive so give me a while.

Fall Wreath

Hello Everyone! I apologize for how long it has been. To make you feel better I have been having some major crafting withdrawal, and my Pintrest boards are overflowing with ideas. 

I hope cool weather is beginning wherever you are; we had our first cool day here in St. Louis today (and I had my first Pumpkin spice (Frapp) yesterday) Therefore it is fall in my book!

Some of you may know I am obsessed with Wreaths-- see previous wreath post here.  I love the feeling I get when I drive up and I see my front door is decorated, and personalized. 

I saw a super cute fall wreath on--where else Pintrest, see that post here. So I bought myself the materials and went to work (literally as soon as I got home).

 It was literally the easiest project ever-- Just involved some cutting, hot gluing and placement of items.

And ta-da. The one I saw on Pintrest had a Monogram in the middle (where I have a flower) but I decided that since my 'spring' wreath had a monogram I would switch it up--and the flower goes better with the natural theme of this. 

And I have enough maple leaves for another fall project--hitting the Pintrest boards now!