"Be kind,
for everyone you meet
is fighting a hard battle."
- Plato
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Just because (21)
From one of my most favorite songs, “Love is Spoken Here”… another printable for you in the Just Because series…
This is perfect for Valentine’s Day, or even year-round!
BONUS – This printable is available in not only the regular 5x7 Just Because size, but also as an 8x10.
To download the image(s) for printing, simply click on the image to the left, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared. Save your chosen size to your computer, and it’s yours! Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.
*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.
I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Just because (20)
I decided to work up another version of the Simple ABCs for Connor’s playroom, using the colors in which we’re doing the room (apple green / red / medium blue), just in case I liked a multi-colored option better.
I saw a similar idea to this online somewhere, and I can’t (for the life of me) remember where.
Then I decided I could make it into a freebie… :)
This fun one could be displayed not only for Valentine’s Day, but year-round, as well!
Here’s another printable in the Just Because series…
BONUS – This is available in not only the regular 5x7 Just Because size, but also as an 8x10, and an 11x14.
To download the image(s) for printing, simply click on the image above, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared. Save your chosen size to your computer, and it’s yours! Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.
*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.
I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:
Been crafty.
Instead of editing photos and posting about our December adventures, before I forget all the important details, I’ve been messing around a bit – working on printables and some DIY house decorating. We’re still finishing up our office and Connor’s playroom… and there’s some family room painting and possibly an updated powder room in the works. This is our M.O. every winter – as soon as the temps drop, and we’re homebound with Connor, we start contemplating and tweaking… and re-organizing. I know we’re not the only ones!
In my last Brief Bits post, I highlighted 7 different wreaths that had caught my eye. I decided to knock out 2 of them last weekend. They were so simple, I have to share!
Based on this idea. Several weeks ago, I spotted those cheap, red felt Christmas Tree skirts at Target for 90% off. Knowing I had plans to do this project, I snatched up several of them, not knowing exactly how many it might take to complete a wreath form. I also decided to do a heart-shaped one for Valentine’s Day, a la The Idea Room. I also knew I didn’t want to waste any time with pinning or tracing a circle pattern to my felt, so I simply held my cardboard circle to the felt, doubled over for speed (to do 2 circles at once), and cut away. I wanted my wreath to be extra full, so I pinned in 300 circles (about 1.5 50” Christmas tree skirts) to my heart wreath form. In retrospect, I wish I had used nicer, ball-headed pins – my thumb is still a little numb. I would estimate that I spent 2 evenings watching TV cutting, and about an hour pinning the circles to the wreath form. By using clearance-priced “fabric” and 40% off coupons on the wreath form and pins, this cost me less than $5 total. Not too shabby, and I love the end result!
Based on this idea. In my pseudo-mud room space (AKA a small corner of the dining room), I decided to hang a small, simple wreath over the mirror. I wrapped an 8” circle wreath form with some jute I already had, and then hot-glued some rolled felt flowers and leaves to one side. This wreath came together quickly and cheaply – about 2 hours and $3 total. I love the extra little oomph it adds to the space.
And then, we hit Garden Ridge last weekend. I picked up dozens (likely way too many for just one project) of shiny and matte red ornament balls to make my own Eddie Ross Ornament Wreath. At just pennies a box (practically FREE at 90% off), I couldn’t resist! I’ll tackle that project in the fall…
Yup, I’ve got wreaths on the brain!
Just because (19)
Who doesn’t love Dr. Seuss? This one’s been displayed in our guest room for a few years. One of my favorite quotes of all time…
For you, here’s another printable in the Just Because series…
To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage above, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared. Save your favorite version to your computer, and it’s yours! Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.
*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.
I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:
For you, here’s another printable in the Just Because series…
To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage above, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared. Save your favorite version to your computer, and it’s yours! Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.
*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.
I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Just because (18)
While Connor was still in the NICU, there were a few books we took to the hospital to read to him – one of those was Guess How Much I Love You. Nowadays, it’s one of the few books without Gabba friends or Elmo in it for which Connor will hold still… at least almost all of it. Maybe he remembers hearing the story? Doubtful, but it’s nice to think so. This book will always remind me of our bittersweet time spent in the hospital, waiting to bring our little guy home.This sweet phrase comes from that story – “I love you to the moon and back.” Love it.
Here’s another printable in the Just Because series…
To download the 5x7 image for printing, simply click on the image above, and a new window will open to the download location in 4shared. Save it to your computer, and it’s yours! Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.
*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for this image is here.
I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Just because (17)
For you, another printable in the Just Because series…
I have a few more of these planned to post over the next several days – you can get a sneak peak on the Freebies page.
To download the 5x7 image for printing, simply click on the image above, and a new window will open to the download location in 4shared. Save your favorite version to your computer, and it’s yours! Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.
*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.
I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Just because (16)
It’s a classic… and a tune/phrase I happily had stuck in my head while I made this one up. For you, another holiday (or any time of the year, really) printable in the Just Because series…
I have a few more of these planned to post over the next several days – you can get a sneak peak on the Freebies page.
To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the image to the left, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared. Save your favorite version to your computer, and it’s yours! Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.
*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.
I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Just because (15)
Back in October, I posted about the collage wall we created in our master bedroom. I still absolutely love it, and one of my favorite pieces on that wall is this simple box plaque. (You can buy them all over, like here.) I love this sentiment, and thought it was fitting, especially with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. I searched online for an author to attribute it to, but had no luck.
So, for you, another holiday (or any time of the year, really) printable in the Just Because series…
I have a few more of these planned to post over the next several days – you can get a sneak peak on the Freebies page.
To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage above, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared. Save your favorite color version to your computer, and it’s yours! Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.
*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.
I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:
Sunday Sustenance
- Helen Keller
Friday, January 14, 2011
Just because (14)
Only a month until Valentine’s Day!
Have you started making your Valentine’s plans yet? I need to pull out my decorations and finish up a few crafty projects. One of those tasks is to change out my “Just Because” frames with some new, festive printables. :)
So, for you, another holiday (or any time of the year, really) printable in the Just Because series…
I have a few of these planned to post over the next several days – you can get a sneak peak on the Freebies page.
To download the 5x7 image(s) for printing, simply click on the collage to the right, and a new window will open to the download locations in 4shared. Save your favorite color version to your computer, and it’s yours! Just print it out yourself, or upload to your photo printer of choice.
*** UPDATED 06/26/12 ***
New download location for these images is here.
I’ll be posting this project to some of the link-up parties listed here:
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