Easy Gratitude Script Napkin Pillow

 

 

This Pillow will take about 15 minutes to complete !

 

 

 

Gratitude is so much more than thanks.

 

 It always includes blessing, sharing, grace and gathering—all of which is expressed here, on

 

this script-printed cotton-linen napkin from PIER 1

 

 A simple way to greet the Fall season and to enjoy everyday!

 

 

This beautiful napkin was originally available at Thanksgiving. It is so popular that Pier 1

 

 has been keeping in in stock year round. I leave my pillow out all the time.

Napkins are perfect to repurpose into pillows and these already have a decorative edge.
 

 I think it has a farmhouse

 

 feel and coordinates nicely with other colors and styles.

 

Don't we all need to be reminded to have a grateful

 

heart at all times.

 

 The napkin sentiments are gratitude, thanks, blessings, grace, and gathering.
 

                              https://www.pier1.com/gratitude-script-napkin/2641943.html

• Natural
• 20"W x 20"D
• Cotton, linen
• Machine-wash gentle cycle
• Imported

 

 

                      The napkin has a lovely black crocheted edge. We want to see the edges

 

 

                            so we will be sewing  our seams on the front sides of the napkins.
 

 

 

Supplies:

 

2 Napkins

 

18'' Pillow Form or

 

Poly Fiberfil Stuffing



 

Pins
 

off- white thread
 

sewing machine or fabric glue

 

 

 

 

 

Two napkins, unfold and iron out the fold lines. 

 

 

 

Lay out your napkins with right sides out and make sure the

 

writing is the same direction on both sides.

 

Pin edges together, you will be following the seam that already exists.

 

Sew three sides, fill with Poly Fiberfil or pillow form and top stitch
the last seam with sewing machine.

 



Remove pins you're finished.

 

 

 

I  have it here with a Drop Cloth Pillow that I made so you can see the color.

 



 

 I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy pillow project.

 

Let me know in the comments or just say HELLO!

 

xo Lisa S

 

 

 

 

 



Stenciled Wood Hangers to Display Artwork

 

 

 

I was able to get a dozen wood hangers at the Thrift Store

 

for $1.99

 

 

 I decided to stencil the hangers. I used these stencils.
 

Cathe Holden's Inspired Barn Stencils

 

from istencils.com

 



 

http://istencils.com/hakney-stencil-ch-011.html
 

 CH 011   6 X 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 http://istencils.com/lillington-stencilch-014.html

 

CH 014    6 X 6

 

 

 

 



 

I used Gold and Black Acrylic paint.

 



 

And I used White chalk paint on one of the hangers.

Tape stencil to hanger, you can block off the parts of the stencil that you

 

do not want to use with paper or tape.

 

Make sure you do not overload the brush with paint.

 

 

 

 I used a plastic tray to dab most of the paint off.


Another quick and easy craft-
 

 

I am happy with how they turned out.

 

I plan to use the hangers to showcase some artwork.

 

 

How about hanging an apron?

 

 

 

You could still use these in your closet for skirts, pants or scarves.



 Thank you for "hanging" out with me today!
xo Lisa S

 



How to do a Reverse Stencil Technique on a DIY Mirror

 

 

 

Another Thrift Store frame is needed, this one was 10'' x  21- 1/2'' with CLEAR GLASS

 

The frame was made of wood and in good condition, painted gold

 

 with glass and white matte board.

 

Later we will use wax to tone down the gold.

 

Plan to make your mirror as big as you like, because the glass will be a fraction of the weight of

 

a regular mirror. You will not have to use any special hangers for your mirror.

 

 

Use glass cleaner on both sides of glass before you begin.

 

 

I prefer this type of picture frame with permanent tabs. It is easy to pull back the tabs to

 

return the glass to the frame.

 

 

 

Fold back taps and leave glass in the frame.

 

We need to see the frame for the proper placement of stencil.

 

Remember we are working on the back side of the glass.

 

I chose to use Gold Acrylic Paint. I thought the metallic paint would look more like

 

an authentic vintage label. I think it was .99

 

 

Black Acrylic paint

 

and a stencil brush

 

 

 

This is the stencil I used. 

 

Stencil 6''x6''

 

http://istencils.com/hakney-stencil-ch-011.html

 

I taped over part of the design, I will use it later.

 

 

TAPE TO GLASS UPSIDE DOWN !

( That means you can not read it )

 

 

This paint seemed to be thinner consistency than other Acrylic Paints

 

so SHAKE WELL.

 

make sure your brush is dry.

 

 

After the Gold completely dries come back over the Gold with Black paint

 

This gives extra dimension to your lettering.

 

 

 

Now you can remove the stencil.

 

 Then I did the same steps on the top were I placed the monogram design.

 

Wash your stencil with warm soapy water.

 

You can carefully remove your glass from frame.

 

~Remember you are working with sharp glass.~

 

 

If you like you can add a wax to seal your frame.

 

I used Folk Art Antique

 

 

You will need a can of MIRROR EFFECT

 

 

You will also need a can of flat Black

 

 

We are working from the bottom layer out.

 

You will FIRST spray the Mirror Effect over the top of your stencil and cover the whole

 

mirror. The paint is on the back side! LET DRY.

 

Gently lift  and look underneath you will see your beautiful stencil....and your beautiful face.

 

If you can't see yourself spray another coat of Mirror Effect.

 

When your mirror is to your liking and it is dry.

 

Spray the black paint over the silver. You are still on the back side.

 

All silver mirrors are backed with Black.

 

Any imperfections will make your mirror look aged and wonderful!

 

The more flaws the better-

 

If you accidently scratch the black just touch it up

 

 

 

 

 

This shows the first layer of black over the silver.

 

 

After it is  dry you can flip it over.

 

And take a peek~!

 

Time to put it in the frame.

 

Ok now you should be able to read your stencil.

 

The glass is on the front side and you will be will be able to clean the mirror.

 

 

 

 

Ready to hang

 

 

 

 

 

So hard to photograph because of the reflection!

 

Safe to clean the glass because all the painting

 

is done behind the glass.

 

 

So sorry about the bad lighting! I just couldn't get it right.

 

The mirror is much more beautiful in person.

 

 

At night with the reflection of the candles.

 

 

 

 

The faux topiaries were made by just setting a faux boxwood ball on top of the vase and urn.

 

The boxwood balls were from the Dollar Tree.

 

 

 

If you don't want to stencil the mirror you can leave out that step but it really

 

gives you a unique piece of art for your home.

 

This technique would work well on vintage glass windows.

 

With the left over paint ( if you have some) I painted the outside of a BALL CANNING JAR!

 

I also painted the CANDLE HOLDERS!

 

 

 

 



I really love the combination of Black and Gold!

 

 

 

 

I hope that I have inspired you to give this a try~

 

If you have any questions please leave a comment and I will get back to you.

 

xo Lisa S

 

 

 

 



Repurposed Vintage Jewelry

 

 

 

 

I bought a HUGE  bag of miscellaneous Jewelry at the Thrift Shop

 

this week. It just caught my eye. I don't know why, I don't even wear jewelry.

 

I'm not a real ''girlie girl'', but I do love to dig around in a bag of vintage anything.

 

I could spend hours sorting through buttons!

 

 

Most of the treasures ended up being Pins and single clip on earrings.

 

Some were missing their clips so I decided to make them into magnets.

 

 

All I needed was some E6000 glue and some magnets.

 



I love these mini E6000's!





Here are the magnets



On a tray.

The magnets hide among the flowers.

 

On a Tin Board in the kitchen.

 

 

 

I found these blank adjustable rings at Joann's Fabric Store.

 

 

Easy, just a dot of glue

 

 

 

 

 

 

An instant collection !

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had some tacks in my desk and thought I would

 

make some Gem and Flower Pins for my bulletin board.

 

 

And with just a dot of glue!

 

They look pretty on my bulletin board.

  

 

 

 

 Book Jewelry

 

 

 

 

 

I bought some jumbo size paper clips at the Dollar Tree

 

 

 

They can be used as Book Marks

 

or maybe just pretty accents in your journal.

 

 

 

 

 Nothing you haven't seen before but

 

 I had fun making these !

 

Thank you for spending some time with me today!

 

xo Lisa S