Let’s Create: Vintage Sled Decorating

Hello there! It has been awhile again! I am so sad to have Christmas over already, but I am also excited for what the new year will bring. I wanted to share a Let’s Create event I hosted awhile back. It is an item that will transition from Christmas décor right into Winter décor too. My childhood vintage sled sits on our front porch through February. I tend to do more seasonal décor rather than decorating for each Holiday so I love that this can be used beyond the holiday season.

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A friend of mine notified me back in September when a customer of his dropped off seven vintage sleds for his resale shop. He contacted me immediately to see if I would be interested in them for one of my Let’s Create events. I loved how each one had it’s unique vintage character!IMG_20141119_173920_824

I gathered some ribbons & embellishments for the event from a variety of sources. I contacted a local tree farm to purchase a few evergreen bundles from. They were gracious enough to let me come before they opened for their seasonal Christmas tree rush. We used  rulers & paint sticks as a stabilizers for the evergreen swags. Floral wire, hot glue, and twine provided additional support for the greens and embellishments. IMG_20141119_174030_224

One of the things I love about hosting a monthly craft event is I get to see how of the ladies infuse their personality into each project. I loved seeing these lovely sleds go to new homes!

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We loved the finished sleds so much that we decided to do this as a yearly event!

If you live in Michigan and would like more information about my Let’s Create Events you can find the details {HERE}. #letscreateevents

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Simply Sunday

Happy Sunday! How has your week been? Mine was crazy busy, but great! All I have to say is where did November go? Time just flies by too quickly sometimes!  I am back today sharing some of my favorites from the Web this week.

I had a ton of fun browsing through {THIS} lists of Best Upcycling Blogs by Reloved.

{Miss Mustard Seed’s} letter to a new blogger spoke to me…

letter to a new blogger | miss mustard seed

Another great “pep talk”… {Natalie} tells us to {Be Your Own Cheerleader}!

I adore {THIS} idea of painting over old ugly Christmas houses with chalkboard paint to unify them with your current décor!

My newest favorite blogger shares another brilliant, simple and beautiful idea!

{THIS} closet makeover and stenciled wall is stunning!

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Such a pretty combination of colored fabric…

My most favorite house in the world is Meg’s Craft HouseAshley gives us another peek into it! Inspiration everywhere!

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Shannon shares her wisdom on {How to be a Friend} and I love it along with her cozy {home}!

New items will be coming to my ETSY shop today! Stop by to take a look!

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Let’s Create!

It has been awhile…a long while! Life became busy with my Let’s Create parties gaining local popularity! This last week marked a year since I began hosting the Let’s Create events and what a year it has been! I have facilitated thirty Let’s Create events over the last year and still growing!

Here is a fun photo recap of what I have been up to!

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Project Source List:
MC Sports
Walmart
Meijer
Craft-E-Corner
Bic Warehouse
Ron’s Home & Hardware
SIM Supply Inc. 
Armour Etch
Lowes
D. Lawless Hardware
Menards
Hobby Lobby
Michael’s
Gr8 2nds Resale Shop

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April Craft Night: Wine Bottle Tiki Torches

  A few weeks ago I hosted another multi-evening craft event. This month we made wine bottle tiki torches and to make it a little bit more crafty we use Armour Etch Cream to do a little glass etching on them.

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