LOVE is in the Air!

There has always been a part of me that wants to be that mom that decorates for every holiday BIG or small.... Sooo, with Valentine's Day quickly approaching and not being able to leave the house due to the icey roads and snow, I came across a blog called The Idea Room. She had made a really cute heart wreath out of felt circles and a styrofoam heart (See Post here). She was inspired by a post she saw at Design Sponge.  


Since I had neither of the supplies they used,  I started looking for stuff around the house to craft with....  BINGO!

So, Mcguyver eat your heart out, I had a wire hanger and a roll of red tulle. 

I formed the wire hanger into a heart.  

Tied the two ends together with a piece of tulle (you could also hot glue it)

Then continued to tie pieces of tulle onto the hanger until it was covered.  I rotated between two different ways to tie the knots...

Here is what I ended up with:

To add a little more L-O-V-E to my living room I also pulled out a decorative plate I had sitting on top of my armoire.   I used the tulle had left and weaved it through all around, tying a bow to finish it.  Then I added this wonderful verse to it; in light of Valentine's Day.  

It now sits on my side table in the living room... I think I will start transforming this little plate to fit the season/holiday. ---why is this just now occurring to me?!?  

These were things I already had in the house and so, on top of being cute, LOVEY decor, it was also FREE!  

I hope this has inspired u on these cold winter days to turn something drab into something fab!!! 

Tickle Me Tuesdays : )

This week I have really been interested in linking up to other people's weekly posts.  Today is:

according to Yes, Teacher Crafts.  We are to share things that have been tickling our fancies!!  How fun!

1)  Lisa Leonard's Word of the Year necklaces:

2)  Dahlias Dahling by Aisle to Aloha:

3)  His Eye is on the Sparrow by Red Letter Words:

4)  Colorful Bunting Flag Pillow Cover in Reds by Cotton Lane:

5)  And last, but no least, this belt made for me by my sister Jamie:

NO IDEA why she doesn't have an Etsy or Big Cartel shop yet!!

What ticklin' YOUR fancy lately?

Made by You Monday!

This week I am participating in Skip to my Lou's, Made by you Mondays.

What I'm going to share with you are two paintings I've done.  I am not a seasoned painter by any means, but I love art.  I love being surrounded by art with vibrant color that projects positive energy to the people in the room.  I'm not saying this in some new-agey kind of way, but I do think we affected by the color in a room--don't you?

One of the first paintings I did I actually saw in a magazine & wanted to try to re-create something similar for our home.  Here's what I ended up with:

I have loved it & loved it.  It took a long time, but almost no talent or money.  So, this made me more brave enough to paint a few more things.  One I have enjoyed was a simple peacock feather:

If I can make a painting I'd be willing to hang on my wall, then there is no reason for all of you not to make some attempts of your own!!  Please do & come back to share pics with us!  Just email us at:

creativeoutpour@gmail.com

xoxoxo