haphazard musings

House Project 2

was an easy one, but it involved several months of debate. 

I am non-committal when it comes to making holes in the walls.  I just don't like it.  Its one of those irrational fears.  There is no reason at all not to put a hole in the wall.

Anyway, finally, after about 6 months of photos in frames, Ryan and I finally cut paper to fit the size of the frames and stuck them to the wall with some tape.

We moved them around about 20 times.

Then decided we needed to move the furniture.  Unfortunately, I didn't think to take a before picture.  So you will just have the afters.

 

If you aren't familiar with the living room at our house, the couch on the left switched places with the chair.  But the photos on the wall were the accomplishment.

We poked 5 holes and only had to do it once. : )

I love the photos and the arrangement.  It will allow us to add other photos to it later as we go more places.

Here's the up-close.

 

Yep so project number 2 down.  Hmm...we will see what's next.  There is always more to do!

easy craft project.

I made this at the craft retreat a couple weeks ago.  It was super easy and a great gift when paired with a bible study or other book!

 

Here's how you do it.

You will need: one notebook, I used this one. , 4 12x12 coordinating sheets of scrapbooking pages, letter stickers to coordinate, glue stick, Modgepodge, foam brush,  and scissors or exacto knife and cutting board.

Total cost of the project (I already had the modge podge, scissors and foam brush) $7.60.  : )

Total time spent (didn't time it exactly) about 30 minutes plus drying time.

For the rest of the directions, check here from Ashley Ann. *Side note: use a very thin layer of modge podge, otherwise the paper might wrinkle.

I paired the notebook with this book to make a perfect birthday gift.  I think the recipient loved them both!

I really like Philip Yancey - I would recommend him!