bakers twine …

November 30, 2010

have i told you about my love for bakers twine?
i have?

well, it’s just about one of my favorite things.  i love to package up things with twine.

lucky for you i accidentally ordered one too many spools or cones of this great stuff.

so, i am selling one in my shop.   that is 9,072 feet of fun!  or 3,024 yards if you will.

click here to buy it.  i only have one, so when it’s gone, it’s gone.

magnetic chalkboard frame …

i have had big plans to make a magnetic chalkboard for my studio for a long time.
i’ve had the frame forever, and actually started the whole process over the summer.   so, over thanksgiving weekend, i finally got a minute to finish it!  so, here it is!  with a cute note from the husband i found today!

here’s a little run down of how i did it.

DIY / how to make a magnetic chalkboard frame:
what you need:

  • frame
  • sheet metal, cut to frame size with tin snips. {all found at a hardware store}
  • spray paint {if painting frame}
  • primer paint
  • sponge paint brush
  • chalkboard paint
  • small nails or industrial strength glue
instructions:
  • spray paint your frame the color of your choice.
  • cut sheet metal to size of the inside of the frame using tin snips.  
  • wipe off sheet metal with a cloth and let it dry.
  • paint one coat of primer onto sheet metal.
  • let dry for at least two hours or overnight.
  • paint one coat of chalkboard paint.  let dry overnight
  • paint one more coat of chalkboard paint, and let it dry for 24 hours.
  • rub chalk all over the chalkboard painted sheet metal and rub off all the chalk to set the chalkboard.
  • place sheet metal in frame, and set it in with small nails, or you can use industrial strength glue.
  • hang up and go crazy with your new chalkboard / magnet board!
  • voila!
it’s great that it is not only a chalkboard, but also you can use magnets to hang whatever you want on there!  {i even hung up my chalk with a little glue and a magnet!}
let me know if you have any questions!   

thanksgiving leftover ideas …

November 25, 2010

happy thanksgiving, fellow americans!

i hope you are having a special day shared with the ones you love…. eating great food, of course!

i feel like i have so much to be thankful for, so i love this holiday centered around giving thanks.

i just wanted to let you know about my zupas post that is up today.

i have rounded up a great list of thanksgiving leftover recipes, and ideas for you.

be sure to check it out here.

…aren’t leftovers the best?  how do you eat your thanksgiving leftovers?

{images via: bhg, martha stewart, and southern living}