Southern Scraps

Hi, and welcome and thanks to my new followers. I continue to grow a little each week, and I'm grateful. Today I'm sharing a "basket of hearts" arrangement I made for Valentine's decor. I was inspired by this one at Extreme Domestication. I bought a pack of the heart picks from the Dollar Tree last year but couldn't decide what to do with them. The DT has them again this year and again, I was drawn to them. Then I came across the basket mentioned above in my files and knew what to do. I already had most of the items on hand. I had purchased this basket from the Dollar Tree last year for another project ( one that obviously has not been done yet). I also had a couple of feather boas and foam blocks from the Dollar Tree. I purchase some more picks and some glittery picks from Michael's for the filler. I wrapped the basket with the boas, securing it with hot glue. Then I arranged all the picks to my liking. I had planned to hang it on an...

On my list of projects is a gallery wall. I have most of the frames- I just need to pick the photos and get to it. Here are some that are inspiring: My Blessed Life Nest of Posies Maybe Matilda Love that clothespin and line in the frame idea up there! And there is always Pinterest. Sorry this is late. I realize it's almost Must Do Tuesday instead of Monday, but there is this thing called life and responsibilities that come first- God, church, grocery shopping, workouts, dinner...

I finally got a little time and motivation to start on some Valentine's things this weekend, so here's a little sneak peek. I took the fuzzy heart that I made last year off of last year's wreath and recylced it into a decoration for the mantel. (Full mantel reveal coming- it's still in progress.) I took an old frame we weren't using anymore and painted it with Delta Ceramcoat fire red. Then I took a piece of yarn and hung the heart in the frame. Easy! If you don't have time to make a heart, this would be cute with the heart wreaths I've seen in the Dollar Tree. Don't forget to enter the giveaway . Ends tomorrow- low entries. I'll be sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Keep It Simple Sunday * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Creative Bloggers Party and Hop * Craftomaniac Monday * Making the World Cuter * Just Something I Whipped Up at TGC * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday * Inspire Me Monday * Market Y...

This week's P52 challenge was to shoot a self portrait. Easy enough since I do have a tripod and remote, but difficult when Saturday and Sunday are the only two days of the week I can play with photos and the weather didn't coporate last weekend. It rained. So without any further excuses, here's my self portrait.

This week I'm thrilled to showcase an etsy shop that has adorable crocheted children's accessories and upcycled clothing- King Soleil.  Here's what Morgan had to say about her shop I design and hand make everything sold in King Soleil . I am also a stay at home mommy to my children, Kingston, 1, and Soleil, 3, who not only inspire my shop name but also my new line of children's accessories and clothing. (My daughter especially loves this because I make my samples in her size!) I love to upcycle and keep my products eco-conscious and child-friendly, while keeping with a modern and colorful viewpoint. Here are some of the adorable items you will find there. Children's Crochet Cowl in Alpaca Wool with Handmade Peruvian Wool Flower Buttons

Quick reminder- there are a few days left for the jewelry gift certificate left- Enter HERE. Inspired by these, I made these! I started with these (plain gold bangles from Target), some silky cord and rhinestone chain, both from Michaels. Glue on the rhinestone and then wrap the cord in between. I used hot glue, but if I wanted a rhinestone only bracelet, I'd use a jewelry glue because the hot glue only held long enough to get the cord on. Thanks for stopping by. I'll be sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Keep It Simple Sunday * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Creative Bloggers Party and Hop * Craftomaniac Monday * Making the World Cuter * Just Something I Whipped Up at TGC * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday * Inspire Me Monday * Market Yourself Mondays at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff * Pink Hippo Party * More The Merrier Monday * Running With Glitter * Twenty Minute Tuesdays * Take a Look Tuesday * Handmade Tuesdays * Tuesday Time Ou...

I really need to work on getting some photos out and on the wall. Here are three ways to make your own photo canvas with Mod Podge. I've gotta try this. from The Sassy Pepper SITS girls Blissfully Ever After