31 Days ... Day 11 and 12

Sorry about missing the post yesterday.  We had a thunderstorm in the evening and had everything unplugged.  But I did accomplish one little project yesterday.  I finally spray painted 2 flower pots that were originally bright white.  Spray painting can be a challenge in Oklahoma - you know, where the wind comes sweeping 'cross the plain.  I actually took them to work and "borrowed" the empty offices next to ours. 

I have been loving all the fall topiaries on Pinterest and decided along time ago that I had to make some.  If you remember this year I was determined to decorate my porch for fall.  I had accumulated everything except for the pumpkins.  Last week Michael's finally put theirs on half price.  Then everything sat and sat.  So today was the day.

First I cut the stems off of 4 pumpkins

It took a little elbow grease but they finally gave way. 

My flower pots were too large for the pumpkins so I cut circles from cardboard and lightly spray painted them to match just in case they showed.  I also filled the pots with rocks so that the Oklahoma wind would not take them down the plain.

I hot glued the pumpkins together and then glued them to the cardboard.  I filled around them with dried moss.  I took fall leaves and glued them in any gaps between the pumpkins that were visible.  I took garlands from and staple gunned them to the pumpkins.  Finally I stuck in the last of the left over sunflowers from my fall wreath. 

I know - I need to bring my plants in  - they are not very fallish.  But it is so hot here and they really enjoy the sunshine.  But at least it is a beginning to a fall porch.

And I even had time afterwards to finish my first attempt at subway art

I can definitely see the advantages of a vinyl cutting machine!!  You cannot even tell that I used a different font for each group of words.  Definitely not one of the most favorite things I have ever made.  But here is funny. Honey and youngest daughter love it.  So it is on its way to the guest bedroom that used to be oldest daughter's room.  I do like the idea of it being there.  This has always been my favorite Bible verse and oldest daughter used it in her wedding ceremony. 

So until tomorrow

Happy DIY'ing
Susan

linking up

Autumn approaching

Ok - so I am not doing any better at posting.  Things just seem to always get a little crazy around here.  Life with kids!!!

So the other day I decided to break out all my fall decorations - even though it was still in the 90's here.  So I dig out all the boxes I can find.  Hmmm..there does not seem to be enough there.  So I completely empty one closet (insert snickers from youngest daughter here).  Nothing more.  Hmmm - so I dig through the Christmas closet - just in case. (more giggles and snickers from youngest one)  Nothing - hmmmm.  Garage - surely not.  But I check.  Nothing (laughter from youngest daughter)  Outside storage shed. Nothing.  Finally youngest daughter says - hey mom, you should see all the pictures oldest daughter just posted of "her" fall decorations. 

Yep - youngest daughter let me look for over an hour for my fall decor while thinking I had lost my mind.  Only to tell me that my two darling daughters have raided about 75 percent of my goodies for oldest one's house.  Really??!!??  Kids - gotta love em.  Well most of the time.

So I did set out what I had left

Kitchen counters



fall wax burner number 1



I have had this pilgrim tea pitcher for years, thank goodness I still do!!

The foyer

My zero dollar project.  Left over beadboard from stairs.  Leftover paint from laundry room.  Old basket.  Leftover picks and sunflower from wreath and old vase filler from years past

Lanterns with fall leaves in the window sills

Dining room

Basket of indian corn, leaves, and wood turkey on counter





Living room



cornucopia 1




 

wax burner 3 - scent-sing a theme?

And finally a bushel of fabric and book page pumpkins that I have started.  Hopefully I will finish - and hopefully it will cool down so that I will be motivated to do so!!  Here is the tutorial that I used for the fabric pumpkins.  They are easier than I thought they would be.  But a little more time consuming.  And here is one for the book page pumpkins.  These were super easy - and fast.  I have plans to make more pumpkins and hopefully a few other fall crafts.  Now I just hope I have the time to keep up with my ideas!!!

Since this blog is about keeping myself accountable, I have somewhat committed myself to join in on The Nester and Co. for 31 days of change. I am hopeful that I will complete this task and post. every. single. day.  It is daunting - but it is all about keeping myself accountable!!  I have chosen the topic 31 days of finishing what you start.  As in - yes - I easily have enough started projects to keep me busy for 31 days.  Embarrassing!! 

If you are game - link up with The Nester and Co. - or at least follow along.  There are going to be some great topics!!

Throw in 3 birthdays in October - youngest daughter, son-in-law, and grandson all in the same week - and this promises to be a crazy month in the hollow!!!

Happy DIY'ing!!!

Susan