tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41237507739421231502024-03-04T22:09:24.318-08:00Burlap & ButtonsVintage Decor, DIY Inspiration, Event/ Party Inspiration, Thrifting, Crafts...Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-5079038642992126682013-05-27T10:33:00.000-07:002013-05-27T10:54:12.918-07:00Ava's Birthday Picnic <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br />On Memorial Day three years ago (May 29th that year) we were bringing our sweet daughter home from the hospital. She was a beautiful healthy almost 9 pound baby (8 pounds 13 ounces). </div>
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This weekend we celebrated her 3rd birthday with family and friends. </div>
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Since I am 8 months pregnant, I promised myself (and my husband) I wouldn't go overboard with the party. I think I did a pretty good job keeping it simple and small. We just had it at a park and barbecued. My daughter wanted to have a "picnic" for her birthday so we went with the gingham theme. She had a wonderful time with her friends and we adults enjoyed relaxing in the sun and playing Bocce ball. Here are some pics...<br />
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Pink lemonade cupcakes and flower cookies... per the birthday girl's request...</div>
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Can't believe my baby is so big. </div>
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She makes us laugh everyday and has such a silly personality. </div>
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Thank you, Lord for the gift of our precious "big girl". </div>
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<br />Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-15068952788264841962013-03-03T18:48:00.001-08:002013-03-03T18:49:06.356-08:00Easter DIY Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been hard on myself lately as I've found it difficult to find <strike>time </strike> energy to tackle all the projects I have in mind around my house. Especially as Spring and Easter approach I have so many ideas and yet I have barely taken down my valentine's day decor. Is anyone else in a slump like this? I guess being 5 months pregnant with a 2 year old at home might have something to do with my lack of energy. </div>
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However, I am definitely not experiencing a lack of inspiration. I thought I'd highlight some other's amazing DIY projects since featuring my own is not happening any time soon. Here are some of my favorite Easter project floating around... </div>
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Hope they'll inspire you and you'll have better follow though to make them your own! </div>
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I am dying to try these <a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/03/stamping-easter-eggs/">Stamped Easter Eggs</a> from <a href="http://www.craftyscrappyhappy.net/">Crafty Scrappy Happy</a></div>
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How perfect are these <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2013/01/pastel-meringue-nests/" style="text-align: center;">Pastel Meringue Nests</a><span style="text-align: center;"> @ Sweetapolita... I can't believe the little feathers on top. </span><br />
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Look at this adorable Burlap Bunny Table Runner from<a href="http://eclecticallyvintage.com/2013/03/burlap-bunny-table-runner/"> Eclectically Vintage</a>... I love that its whimsical and of course I love anything burlap. </div>
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This is one project I'd still really try to get up before Easter... I am obsessed with this bird's nest specimen art from <a href="http://www.midwesterngirldiy.com/2011/04/speciman-artnests.html">Midwestern Girl</a></div>
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I thought I'd share my Easter decor from last year with you for the sake of inspiration at least...</div>
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<br />Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-60496580623896569172013-02-11T15:45:00.000-08:002013-02-13T15:28:29.223-08:00Our Baby Gender Reveal Party: Its a.... Yesterday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we're having a girl or a boy. It was such a special time with our close friends and family. This is our second baby and we did the same idea to find out we were having a girl the first time around. Here's how it works... the doctor at the ultrasound determined the gender and wrote it down and sealed it in an envelope for us. Then, we took the sealed envelope to the bakery and asked them to put pink on the inside if it says girl and blue if it says boy. This way, we got to find out with everyone else and it was a surprise for everyone! (For anyone who's worried, we had the doctors do a back-up envelope just in case)<br />
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Its a girl! And we are beyond excited!!<br />
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Sharing at these fun blogs this week....<br />
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<a href="http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/">A Creative Princess</a> Party<br />
<a href="http://www.southernlovely.com/">Show and Share @ Southern Lovely</a><br />
<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Whatever Goes Weds @ Someday Crafts</a></div>
<br />Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-53583085755216532002013-02-06T15:25:00.000-08:002013-02-13T15:29:14.413-08:00Ava's Vintage "Big Girl" Room Today while I was supposed to be doing the dishes and mopping the floor... I got a little distracted. I started my 2.5 year old daughter's room when we first moved in and it has been "almost" done for 6 months now. Well, an adorable table found at goodwill provided the motivation I needed today. So, the sink is still full of dishes and the floor is still dirty... BUT my daughters room is adorable and she is smiling so I guess I count that as a productive day. The table makeover is still in progress and the paint is drying as we speak... Here are some pictures of the room minus the table and chairs... I'll add them tomorrow and post as a "part 2."<br />
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I found this dresser at a thrift store for $25.00. I love the pale pink, original hardware, and chipped paint... I didn't get a good picture of the brass casters on the high boy legs.... Its a gem and I love it in the room.<br />
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Ava's bed is Ikea... As much as I was dying to do a real vintage brass I had safety concerns and couldn't find one sturdy enough with safe distance between the bars etc. Plus, this one extends from a toddler size to a twin size and has an extendable mattress too. It works. </div>
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<br />Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-89430725355766076632013-01-07T22:22:00.003-08:002013-02-13T15:03:48.419-08:00A New Year Update...It has been almost 3 months since my last post. It has been somewhat intentional and somewhat inevitable as life has just been so busy. I thought I'd start the new year with a post as a general update about our crazy life right now.<br />
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I started a new job as the Elementary Coordinator at our church. I oversee the 1st- 4th grade program of about 200 kids a Sunday. I'm absolutely loving it but its been a huge adjustment working again after being home with my daughter and only Nannying for the past couple years. It has been a great outlet for me to pursue my other gifts and passions outside of motherhood and domestic home life.<br />
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Avaree, our 2.5 year old started preschool 2 days a week while I go into the office. She is thriving and LOVES it. Every night she asks me if she gets to go to school tomorrow. When I dropped her off even the first day she told me "go Mommy, go home, I play with my friends!" I cried a little but so thankful she is so independent and confident. No separation anxiety in this little fireball. Here she is on the first day of school...<br />
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My husband is still working two jobs to take care of us. He is so amazing. We are praying this fall he will be able to find a teaching position again and also begin work on his Master's degree. He has put so much on hold to allow me to stay home with our daughter and I'm pushing him to pursue his dreams and trust the Lord to provide some of the financial relief we need. Excited to see what God's going to do. Currently, he has to work most evenings which is so sad for our relationship and as a father it just kills him not to be home to eat together, or put Avaree to bed, etc. This will become even harder as we have recently learned that we will soon be....<br />
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A family of 4!!! Yep, I'm pregnant! We are thrilled. I'm 15 weeks and have had it rough so far. So thankful to be into the 2nd trimester and praying to escape the extreme "all day" sickness I've had. Avaree is so excited to be a big sister and has already been a big help to Mommy. She is convinced its a girl of course, and my husband is sure its a boy. I have no premonitions so far. The plan is for me to continue to work after some maternity leave... I am only 20 hours a week and have amazing flexibility and ability to work from home most days. We are blessed.<br />
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The thing thats been missing lately is any projects, crafts, or creative outlet for this girl. And I AM GOING CRAZY. I did get some pretty decorations up for Christmas (ha, actually they are still up- don't judge hehe) but I haven't taken any pictures. It is time for some projects and now that I'm feeling a bit better, I can't wait to get started. So, I'll do my best to get some pictures up. This blog is one of my New Year's resolutions because I realize how much I just love and need this creative side of me. I've been craving the inspiration of my blogger friends and dying to know what everyone's been up to lately. So, I'm back. I am putting no pressure on myself to meet any blogging goals or expectations. But, simply to continue to use this blog as a chance to connect with others who inspire me, and to give myself the chance to share my own passions and gifts. Thanks to everyone who reads and visits here. I've missed you all!<br />
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Here's to this new year and all the little surprises to come!<br />
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I had the blessing of throwing a baby shower for my good friend AJ this past weekend. She is having a boy in November and really wanted a final "girlie" party before her life becomes trucks, race cars, and all other things "boy". I can't think of anything more girlie than a tea party... </div>
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This little photo booth had mustache's in honor of the "little man" arriving soon... Everyone wrote a message for the new mommy, daddy, and baby on a chalkboard and took a picture. </div>
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It was a special day celebrating the soon to be Mommy. We took some time to pray for her and bless her in this upcoming adventure. So blessed to have wonderful friends and fun memories of these milestones. Thanks to Bethany K. for taking all the photos! </div>
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Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-24476564557884031802012-06-21T19:23:00.000-07:002012-06-21T19:36:59.225-07:00Our Bedroom Makeover... And Some Good Bedtime Reading.<div style="text-align: center;">
As renters, not owners of our little two bedroom "condo" as I like to call it, I am often limited in what I can do. We are allowed to paint, thank goodness, but we have to be careful about holes in the walls or any permanent changes. We've lived here for a few months but I have left our master bedroom for last. I finally finished it this weekend. (Well, mostly.) What room is ever truly "finished", right girls? Anyway, I wanted to do something different on the walls but my husband hates painting and we'd have to undo anything we do when we move out someday. </div>
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So, I just went for it. I put a whole book (well actually 3 books) on the wall. Page by Page. </div>
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I used the little "dots" that are made for scrapbooking or photos to secure each page to the wall, overlapping as I went... Easy to remove without damaging the wall...</div>
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And the reading nook...</div>
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I really wanted our room to be soft and relaxing with lots of textures. I breathe a sigh of contentment as I sink into bed at the end of the day. My husband teases me that our bedtime reading is nice and convenient now. I love how it turned out. </div>
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Here are some more pics of the whole room...</div>
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<br /></div>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-67163609233132414602012-05-30T16:34:00.003-07:002012-06-21T19:35:09.356-07:00Ava Turns Two... A Pinwheel Party!This weekend was my daughter's 2nd birthday! We had a special time with our closest friends and family. I did a backyard "pinwheel" themed party with a picnic feel. Thought I would share some pictures...<br />
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Popcorn...</div>
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Pictures of the birthday girl... And fresh flowers all around...</div>
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Pinwheels....</div>
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And a few pics of the birthday princess....</div>
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A while ago I was contacted by <a href="http://burlapfabric.com/">burlapfabric.com</a> to do a tutorial or project with some of their burlap sacks... I was honored and excited to receive some free burlap! Burlapfabric.com has a ton of burlap options at a really good price... I'm definitely going to be ordering from them in the future.</div>
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I decided to use one of the grain sacks to make a curtain valance for my kitchen nook corner.</div>
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I started with this large sack and cut along the long side (leaving the short side seam in place for less sewing) I cut just above the green line because I wasn't going to use the stamp for this project. Here's what the bag looked like before...</div>
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I did a quick stitch around the edges so that the burlap wouldn't unravel and two long seams for the curtain rod... thats all the sewing it took... probably less that 10 minutes. </div>
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Next I filled it in with black fabric paint to give it a worn ink look... being sparing with the paint, you don't need much. Just dab the sponge and get the excess off on a paper towel or something so its not heavy paint. </div>
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Next I used stencils to do the lettering. My design has our last name spread out along the bottom edge with "Est. 2008" inside the circle stamp. </div>
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I'm happy with how it turned out... I like the rustic edges and subtle lettering. Its a little country rustic in my little kitchen nook... It was much easier than I thought it would be and only took about an hour for the whole project. </div>
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Ok, please tell me there are other moms out there who have had to walk away and take a deep breath before calmly disciplining their children. This was me last week when my precious {almost} 2 year old daughter threw our laptop computer on the floor in a temper tantrum of epic proportions. It was partly my fault for leaving it open on the coffee table. I guess it was a good reminder that spending quality time with her is still my number 1 priority. After a time out for both mom and baby, I came back to realize our computer screen had shattered with "spider webs" across the whole thing. Of course, warranty doesn't cover "that kind of damage"- oh you mean "two-year-old tantrum damage". Bummer. </div>
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We could have replaced the screen but we'd been having trouble with the computer anyway. Oh and did I mention I just started a "work from home" job. My husband said we'd have to wait til at least next month to figure out what to do about replacing it. </div>
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But little did I know, he had something up his sleeve. As I was packing for our trip to Portland (more on that later) I came in to zip up my suitcase and found a new MacBook Pro sitting in my suitcase with a little card... Here's what it said, </div>
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"Happy Early Mother's Day! </div>
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Thank you, babe, for being a great mom and an even better wife!</div>
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Happy Blogging ;)</div>
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Love, your husband"</div>
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And I have a couple fun projects that I finished while I wasn't distracted by all my other favorite blogs last week. Including a burlap sack turned curtain valance... Here's a sneak peak...</div>
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Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! </div>
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So, I read many blogs of women who's husbands are the "handy" men and get involved with their wives projects around the house... maybe they help build or paint etc. </div>
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Well, my husband is incredible... but he usually thinks I'm a bit crazy whenever I get out the paint and nails. His comments usually involve some form of "uh oh" or "are we rearranging this room... again?"</div>
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He is totally supportive but not very hands on. </div>
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(Partly because he works so hard so I can stay home and enjoy my projects.) </div>
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BUT, this weekend was different!</div>
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I had pinned some hanging succulent gardens that I really liked and when I showed him some of the pics he actually thought they were great. He was like "hey, we could totally do that!"</div>
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I had to pinch myself... <i>WE</i> can!? </div>
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Now, one thing my husband does enjoy is being THRIFTY...</div>
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So off on a walk we went to "steal" some succulent trimmings from around the neighborhood to begin our garden... (Don't worry, we asked first haha)</div>
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Here's how our garden turned out... And here's a tutorial for you to make your own! </div>
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This is Part 1 because my next idea is to make a frame for our garden with some old barn wood or pallets.</div>
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I'll post that part later on when its all complete. </div>
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<i>You;ll also need a <b>garbage bag, dried moss</b> ( I found it at Michael's) and <b>cactus or succulent soil </b>as well as a <b>glue gun</b>.</i></div>
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<i>Basically, stick the ends of the succulents into the soil by making holes through the moss... To learn more about the care of succulents check out this <a href="http://www.thesucculentgarden.com.au/care.html">LINK</a></i></div>
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I like the way it turned out and I can't wait to see how they grow and fill in... I decided to try succulents because I definitely do NOT have a green thumb.<br />
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It needed a little work because it was REALLY chippy and a bit wobbly. I sanded it down, sealed it with a few coats of clear, and re-enforced some of the screws. </div>
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Isn't it just adorable! My husband thinks its really girly... but I'm in love. {Yes, with both the table and my husband ha!} </div>
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</script>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-61203166299231039722012-04-02T08:00:00.008-07:002012-04-09T21:26:14.669-07:00Linen Closet Project<div style="text-align: center;">Here's a quick post to show you my newly organized closet! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I got motivated to get organized and went a little crazy labeling everything. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm happy with how it turned out though and I found the baskets for super cheap at Home Goods on clearance.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> And mixed and matched a few baskets...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It turned out so cute maybe I should take the door off and leave it open? What do you think? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ahhh it feels good to have things organized... and pretty too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday Everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Linkin Up with...<br />
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<a href="http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/">Knick of Time Tuesdays @ Knick of Time Interiors </a></div><br />
<center><a href="http://www.homemakeronadime.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae194/homemakeronadime/creativeblogbuttonjpg.jpg" /></a></center>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-91989247564509639372012-04-02T07:16:00.002-07:002012-04-02T08:02:59.033-07:00Are you a member of the BBC?<div style="text-align: center;">This has been a VERY exciting and full week for me in the great bloggy world! I was honored to do a giveaway at <a href="http://eisymorgan.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-wreath-giveaway-from-kirstin-at.html">Eisy Morgan</a> (Still going on so go <a href="http://eisymorgan.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-wreath-giveaway-from-kirstin-at.html">enter</a>!) AND today I get to hang out at <a href="http://asimplyklassichome.blogspot.com/">A Simply Klassic Home</a> as a part of the<a href="http://asimplyklassichome.blogspot.com/2012/03/welcome-to-bbc-beginner-bloggers-club.html"> BBC</a>! What is the BBC, you ask? </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Well, its the Beginner Bloggers Club! Kristin at A Simply Klassic Home was inspired to start the BBC as a way to introduce new bloggers to the bloggy world as well as allow the old pro bloggers to mentor the newbies. Brilliant isn't it!<br />
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I am so honored to be the first newbie to share my story today and really looking forward to the advice the mentors will be offering. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the lovely mentors...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And click <a href="http://asimplyklassichome.blogspot.com/2012/04/bbc-feature-burlap-buttons.html">HERE</a> to see my contribution to the series!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you'll come visit and we can all learn something new together! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a border="0" href="http://asimplyklassichome.blogspot.com/2012/03/bbc-beginner-bloggers-club-new-series.html%3Cbr%3E" target="_blank"><img src="http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u87/auntdoi/BBClogo200px.png" /></a></div>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-89984133945132410012012-03-30T09:13:00.000-07:002012-03-30T09:13:30.690-07:00Guest Post and Giveaway @ Eisy Morgan!<div style="text-align: center;">Hey Friends,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just wanted to put up a quick post to let you know that I'm guest posting over at <a href="http://eisymorgan.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-wreath-giveaway-from-kirstin-at.html">Eisy Morgan</a> this week... And I'm doing a GIVEAWAY over there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> So, come on over for a chance to win one of my Spring wreaths like this... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or this...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-42737642362495420922012-03-26T09:59:00.010-07:002012-04-02T08:43:26.143-07:00Spring Reflections & Decor<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I finally got some Spring/ Easter decorations up around here. Spring brings with it many different thoughts and emotions for me. Spring says new and fresh and HOPE to me. It seems that Spring is always transition and here again I find myself with big changes on the horizon. Sometimes new is bad, but thank goodness the changes in Spring bring life and hope and a fresh outlook. At least that's how I'm choosing to see things this time around. One of my closest friends reminded me of a song by Nicole Nordeman that has meant so much to me through many seasons of life...Here are the lyrics that have been going through my mind as I've been reflecting on this new season approaching.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">And everything that’s new has bravely surfaced </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">Teaching us to breathe </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">What was frozen through is newly purposed </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">Turning all things green </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">So it is with You </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">And how You make me new </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">With every season’s change </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">And so it will be </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">As You are re-creating me </span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">Summer, autumn, winter, spring</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And so, its time to bring some fresh decor to this house to reflect... SPRING! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First, my husband brought me these beautiful flowers when I told him I was going to be putting up Spring decorations. He said he thought they looked "Springy." Awww.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some other vignettes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">True meaning Easter eggs... See Tutorial <a href="http://burlapandbuttons.blogspot.com/2012/03/true-meaning-easter-eggs.html">{HERE}</a> to make your own! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Burlap and Blossom Nest...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Newspaper Mache Bird...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">DIY Project Parade @ the DIY Showoff</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">I Heart Nap Time</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.cleanandscentsible.blogspot.ca/2012/03/creative-spark-no-36.html" style="background-color: white; font-family: serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px;">The Creative Spark @ Clean and Scentsible </a> <br />
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<a href="http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/" style="color: #8d8d8d; text-decoration: none;">Strut Your Stuff Saturday @ Six Sister's Stuff</a><br />
<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/03/feathered-nest-friday_29.html">Feathered Nest Fridays @ French Country Cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://my1929charmerblog.com/sundays-best-25-par-tay/">Sunday's Best Par.tay @ My 1929 Charmer</a><br />
<a href="http://asimplyklassichome.blogspot.com/">A Simply Klassic Link Party</a><br />
<a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/03/overflowing-with-creativity-15.html">Overflowing with Creativity @ Its Overflowing</a></div><a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/">Newbie Party @ Debbiedoos </a><br />
<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/04/spring-link-party-blog-hop.html">Spring Link Party Blog Hop @ French Country Cottage</a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-71477230114792497412012-03-26T08:49:00.012-07:002012-04-09T22:17:48.173-07:00True Meaning Easter Eggs<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I hope everyone is having a good week. It is my last week Nannying for my little Levi man and I have mixed emotions... His mommy is having a baby and he will have a little sister soon. I've loved the opportunity to pour into his little life and I've cherished the friendship (yes even as 2 year olds) that he and my daughter have. I will miss hearing "are they twins" everywhere we go. His family has been a blessing to me and I will miss seeing them everyday. But, I am anxious for the next chapter. I have an interview tomorrow for a Children's ministry position at our church. I'll let you know how it goes! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I will however have more time (hopefully) for some projects around the house! This weekend I worked on some Easter/ Spring decor. My favorite so far was the simplest to do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Here's a DIY for making some brown paper Easter eggs with the TRUE meaning of Easter scripted on the outside.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfdXX2bl35Hlmou5MatkD4I5oNuoZoATn0eCKIkUyaIFN4kKuMEAB0Qe4NNlZ6kQwCTnWmfO3inzy7V6Ydn43mzhq0lovXIg49oNsfQFFGTM17vZZI6ZMC__Q2L7ttwXOhWBkkuygrGUs/s1600/Nest2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfdXX2bl35Hlmou5MatkD4I5oNuoZoATn0eCKIkUyaIFN4kKuMEAB0Qe4NNlZ6kQwCTnWmfO3inzy7V6Ydn43mzhq0lovXIg49oNsfQFFGTM17vZZI6ZMC__Q2L7ttwXOhWBkkuygrGUs/s640/Nest2.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used a classic paper mache recipe to cover the eggs with the brown paper... This is a great website for \<br />
paper mache recipes.. <a href="http://ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-recipes">http://ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-recipes</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I used these regular Easter eggs as my base.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Then, instead of newspaper, I used brown parcel paper.<br />
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After the eggs had dried I wrote on them with a white craft marker to resemble a chalky look.<br />
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I love all the spring decorations out there but I really wanted to find a way to reflect what Easter means to me without hanging a crucifix on my wall. These eggs tell the story beginning with the work Jesus finished on the cross, the assurance of his Resurrection, and a Halleluia to celebrate it all!<br />
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I'm sharing at these great Link Parties:<br />
<a href="http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Market Yourself Monday @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff</a><br />
<a href="http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">CraftoManiac Monday</a><br />
<a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">DIY Project Parade @ the DIY Showoff</a><br />
<a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Thrifty Treasures @ Southern Hospitality </a><br />
<a href="http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">The DIY Home Sweet Home Project</a><br />
<a href="http://www.homemakeronadime.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Creative Bloggers Party and Hop @ Homemaker on a Dime</a><br />
<a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">I Heart Nap Time</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://rustic-crafts.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Rustic Crafts and Chic Decor</a><br />
<div style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/" style="color: #8d8d8d; text-decoration: none;">Weekend Wrap-up Party @ Tatertots and Jello</a> </div><div style="background-color: white;"><div style="color: #454545; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/" style="color: #8d8d8d; text-decoration: none;">Saturday Night Special @ Funky Junk Interiors</a></div><div style="color: #454545; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/" style="color: #8d8d8d; text-decoration: none;">Strut Your Stuff Saturday @ Six Sister's Stuff</a></div><div style="color: #454545; font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/02/springtime-holiday-link-party.html">Springtime Holiday Link Party @ Michelle Paige</a></div><div style="color: #454545;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cleanandscentsible.blogspot.ca/2012/03/creative-spark-no-36.html">The Creative Spark @ Clean and Scentsible </a></span></span><br />
<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/03/feathered-nest-friday_29.html" style="font-family: serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Feathered Nest Fridays @ French Country Cottage</a> <br />
<a href="http://my1929charmerblog.com/sundays-best-25-par-tay/">Sunday's Best Par.tay @ My 1929 Charmer</a><br />
<a href="http://asimplyklassichome.blogspot.com/">Simply Klassic Link Party</a><br />
<a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/03/overflowing-with-creativity-15.html">Overflowing with Creativity @ Its Overflowing</a><br />
<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/">Newbie Party @ DebbieDoos</a><br />
<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/04/spring-link-party-blog-hop.html">Spring Link Party Blog Hop @ French Country Cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/">Take A Look Tuesdays @ Sugar Bee Crafts</a></div></div></div>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-12143714773279365422012-03-14T12:40:00.005-07:002012-04-02T20:39:02.383-07:00Gallery Wall<div style="text-align: center;">Well, we are all moved into our new place! We moved on March 1st and then I was out of town for 5 days and then we had friends staying with us for a few days too... So, needless to say, I have many boxes left unpacked and many blank walls. I feel like I have about 10 projects that are half-done at the moment... But, I did manage to finish a small, artsy gallery wall that I thought I would share... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a little Fisher Price plastic kitchen that we found in a dumpster (no shame for dumpster diving :) I cleaned it up and used a spray paint made especially for plastic. Here is a before and after...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">BEFORE Front Side:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used this great spray paint made for outdoor or indoor plastic:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqrqFLjJ0bnQC9AHKXYiACRzdVdfxoZPdNk9JSF28k9Es55vZaKEKN5vtxDotqryJV5IIKP-dzNX19k4bL-98xMOUebNA0ZhcVrefjvX3TOF_2K4Ywj3ZcklVLeuV9N1-AOt8QaZKFYY/s1600/047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqrqFLjJ0bnQC9AHKXYiACRzdVdfxoZPdNk9JSF28k9Es55vZaKEKN5vtxDotqryJV5IIKP-dzNX19k4bL-98xMOUebNA0ZhcVrefjvX3TOF_2K4Ywj3ZcklVLeuV9N1-AOt8QaZKFYY/s320/047.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It took a lot of taping off to make sure the colors didn't overlap...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauDIsdBw8AsOa2-pqB7g0EcauEOlmLJLzPOCNtMIPvoGbDxkuV1TRykBqdFWsyQOK7HQ70bKtuYJziBN2NglOqoWpwSsJu8nHtodWPz1GiYjtS_sgPLDCYw3igBE9jQdOQOIrOTYV3gc/s1600/045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauDIsdBw8AsOa2-pqB7g0EcauEOlmLJLzPOCNtMIPvoGbDxkuV1TRykBqdFWsyQOK7HQ70bKtuYJziBN2NglOqoWpwSsJu8nHtodWPz1GiYjtS_sgPLDCYw3igBE9jQdOQOIrOTYV3gc/s320/045.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted the whole thing white to clean it up and cover up the crayon marks and stickers... then I added the details... Here is how the front kitchen side came out... I was going for a vintage 50's look...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the back side I wanted to do a little outdoor space but didn't love the BBQ idea... So I came up with a little fruit and flower market. I used some old fabric scraps to make the awning and bought dollar store fake flowers. Here's the back side</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">I used some cardboard pieces that were packaging from my new computer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The "propane tank" from the pretend BBQ became a bucket for roses. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It took about 4 hours to do the whole thing and only cost me the paint ($3 a can and about 3 cans), and the dollar store flowers. We already had some play food and pots and pans etc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to put it in her new room and watch her enjoy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-49083928451306223872012-02-12T13:31:00.002-08:002012-02-26T22:38:15.291-08:00Sheet Music Flowers...<div style="text-align: center;">Hi Friends,<br />
I have been so busy lately with family in town, potty training our baby girl, and getting ready for an upcoming boutique show. My house is strewn with fabric pieces and paint brushes as I am trying to increase my inventory for an upcoming women-owned small business event where Burlap and Buttons will be a vendor! If you are in the Bay Area send me a message and I'll get more info to you so you can come!<br />
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Anyway, I thought I would share a few projects I'm working on for the upcoming event... Of course, I will probably be interuppted as soon as Ava wakes up with "Mama, pee pee!" and have to run to the "big girl potty" with her :) But, I will do my best to get this post up before she wakes up from nap-time. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was inspired by these framed art pieces from Target... </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="3D Flower Shadow Box.Opens in a new window" height="320" src="http://img2.targetimg2.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/79/13795146.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{Found<a href="http://www.target.com/p/3D-Flower-Shadow-Box/-/A-13795146#?lnk=sc_qi_detailimage"> HERE</a>}</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">But I have also been wanting to try some paper flowers... My mom had some antique sheet music that was just the right amount of aged without being brittle... I bought the shadow box frames on a buy 1 get 1 free deal and painted & distressed them. I used burlap fabric as the background behind the flower... I'm so happy with how it turned out. I can't wait to try another one to have a set. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be selling these at the boutique sale in March... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but for now they are in my Etsy store if you want to take a look!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BurlapandButtons">http://www.etsy.com/shop/BurlapandButtons</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later this week I have a great and EASY DIY project to show you... And, Ava is awake. See ya soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Linking to:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/">Sunday Social @ The Kurtz Corner</a> </div>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-15141656123388591062012-01-25T15:24:00.000-08:002012-02-08T15:15:24.711-08:00I {heart} HEARTS!<div style="text-align: center;">I am finally getting around to adding a few Valentines Day touches. Have I mentioned that my husband is a <strike>bit </strike> ALL manly man? I mean literally when we got married the pastor described us as "the mountain man that met the princess." So, needless to say, PINK is not an option in our house unless it is in our daughters room. But, don't worry I found a few subtle ways to bring some romance of the V-day holiday to our home... shhh! Don't tell him there are HEARTS lurking in the corners. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div></div></div></div>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-24692695604106783352012-01-10T20:44:00.001-08:002012-04-02T20:42:19.817-07:00Vintage Vignette<div style="text-align: center;">I spent all last evening rearranging our "decor" after taking down our Christmas stuff... My husband watched and chuckled as he asked "So, I guess I better get used to coming home to a new living room every couple months?" Of course, I'm thrilled that a simple remix makes it feel like a whole new room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a look at one of my projects...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I redid this shelf with some of my favorite things...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cigar boxes and antique pharmacy bottles...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like the hints of teal color mixed in to go with my scale...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope it inspires you to look at your old things in a new way... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297969459220702605noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4123750773942123150.post-54411704759458680562012-01-07T10:13:00.000-08:002012-01-17T23:21:15.171-08:00Introducing...B&B Bath Salts Mason Jars<div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year Everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, it has taken me awhile to recover from the holidays. We were so blessed to spend great time with family and friends... We were home in Southern Cali for Christmas and on New Year's Eve I had 5 sleepy kiddos camped out in my living room. We have more family coming to visit for a late Christmas get together next weekend. Needless to say, blogging has been put off as I get my house and family back in order.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But, I'm back and have a fun post to share today! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Over the break, I discovered how wonderful it can be to take a bubble bath ( I know, novel idea for us moms sometimes!) I took a little time to pamper myself and was inspired to make some lovely bath salts... I had been looking for some bath products that I could leave out in a basket as bathroom decor but couldn't find anything that really fit my taste... So I decided to take it on as a DIY project. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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