Project Pinterest

I've got nothin' this week.

I've been spending a lot of time on the marketing side of my Etsy shop and just didn't have time or motivation to get something made.

But I'd love to see what you've been up to!

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Project Pinterest - Homemade Window Cleaner

I've always been intrigued with homemade products that are, nowadays, typically bought at the store.

You know....soap, laundry detergent, and of course window cleaner.

I came across the blog, Crunchy Betty, that had tried and tested a handful of window cleaner recipes.

Naturally, I tried the winner of her home test!

The first time I used it, it was not impressive.

But then I learned that I needed to wipe my mirrors and windows dry.

That made it Awesome!

Now when I need window cleaner, not only am I saving a trip to the store which equals time and gas, I'm saving money, and it's made from items in my pantry...mostly.

Win-Win-Win!

Head over to Crunchy Betty for the recipe!


What did you make this week?!

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Here are the rules:

1. Decide which pin on Pinterest you’d like to recreate.

2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!
5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!

Project Pinterest - Stairway Gallery

I'm waiting to post my project for the week for two reasons...

1. I haven't photographed it yet and now I need to wait for halfway decent lighting.

2. My inspiration pin doesn't have a link to the original source. And I'm not going to use a picture without giving credit. 

Well, I could not, for the life of me, find the original source of the image I wanted to share with you. So I found this one instead, as it's fairly close to the other one. It comes from The Creative Imperative.

Here's my take on the stairway gallery...except mine isn't done yet.
I still have some 'holes' to fill, but can't decide if I want more pictures or decorations of some sort.

I'm excited to see what all of you have been up to, you crafty divas you!

Link up below!




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Here are the rules:

1. Decide which pin on Pinterest you’d like to recreate.

2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!
5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!

Project Pinterest - Small Family Photo

A looooong time ago...like, four months ago...I saw this extremely cute family photo by Amelia Lyon.

{even if you're not a photographer, you should definitely check out her site....GORGEOUS photos.}

And when I was in Kansas starting the portraiture side of my business, I had the pleasure of shooting a small family!
{...with a camera...}

Here's my take:


...it must be said that babies who can not go far on their own accord are much easier subjects for this particular shot...
This little guy was busy
...as all toddlers are...
and was determined not to have anything to do with this shot.

But I'm happy with the way it turned out...it doesn't get much better than real life!


Inspiration Source: AmeliaLyon.net  |  Pinned via April H.




Now it's your turn to show us what you've made!




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Here are the rules:

1. Decide which pin on Pinterest you’d like to recreate.

2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!
5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!

Project Pinterest - DIY {Not} Toaster Strudels

I've gotta start out by admitting this was a "failed" pin.

Not because the recipe was bad, but because I decided to make my own puff pastry...for which I had no patience or proper ingredients.

What I got instead was a learning experience.

Real Toaster Strudels are worth $0.25 each and you can make jam in the microwave.

My 'toaster strudels' turned out more like a cross between an empanada and a pop tart.

It was still yummy, just not flaky and such.

Original recipe source: BakingBites.com  |  Pinned via myself {the pin I found this through didn't have the original blog link...so I tracked it down.}


To make the jam in the microwave, I threw together about 1 pound of frozen strawberries and 2 tbsp white sugar. Nuke on high for 15 minutes, mash with a potato masher, then when cool add 2 tbsps of corn starch.
This will keep in the fridge for at least two weeks...probably longer and I'm sure you could freeze it.
...or just eat the whole thing with a spoon...




Now it's your turn to show us what you've made!








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Here are the rules:

1. Decide which pin on Pinterest you’d like to recreate.

2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!
5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!

Project Pinterest - Fabric Rag Wreath

I'm starting to realize that I'm incredibly and uncontrollably drawn to wreaths that take a ridiculous amount of time to make.
Seriously...the longer it takes, the more I probably love it.

And that is the case with this fabric wreath.
{Perfect for Spring and Easter!}

I used all my scraps, cut a huge amount of fabric - including upcycling several shirts - as well as my scrap ribbons to make this wreath more eclectic and diverse in colors, textures and finishes.




As with my other projects, I've added this wreath to my Etsy shop, Anthology On Main.
{It's how I justify all my crafting to Seth.}


Inspiration Source: Stitches and Scissors's Quilted Coasters  |  Pinned via Laura S.
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Now it's your turn to show us what you've made!




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Here are the rules:

1. Decide which pin on Pinterest you’d like to recreate.

2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!
5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!

Project Pinterest - Crimson Red Book Page Rosette Topiary

I finally made it to the store for the necessary items to finish my topiary!...and here it is...

I am very happy with how this turned out! If you want this topiary without the fuss of making it {and the headache of making multiple trips to multiple stores...or maybe that's just my luck} you can buy this exact one in my shop, Anthology On Main.
If you're feelin' crafty, however...read on!I had some leftover pages/rosettes from last week's book page wreath project {which already sold!}, saw a pin of a gorgeous pink topiary and knew those little rosettes were headed towards their destiny. 
But, I didn't want to keep them cream...they needed color. They needed red...a deep, dark red.
Do you want to know how I got them red?Spray paint.;)
I used a glossy red and gave them two coats.I found that with the second coat they took on more of a leathery look, but I didn't want to completely abandon the coarseness of the book pages, so I stopped at two.Red leather rosettes?Awesomeness.

{ Inspiration Source & Tutorial: The Sweet Survival  |  Pinned via Amy P. }
{{ PS - I'm also working on a fabric wreath which I'll likely share next week. }}


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2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!
5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!

Project Pinterest - Book Page Rosette Wreath

Sorry I'm a bit late with Project Pinterest this morning...Seth surprised us yesterday by coming home a full day early and PP had to take a backseat!

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These gorgeous paper rosette wreaths are all. over. pinterest.
And they make me giddy every time I see them.
I happened to have some old-and-not-worth-reading books that were just begging to be repurposed into something beautiful...I was happy to oblige. ;)

{Tutorial Source: I'm A Yarner  |  Pinterest Source: Sara Harrison}



As the original tutorial states, this is very time consuming, but oh so worth it!
I took mine a step further and used decorative scissors to cut my book pages....it really made a big difference in the look of the rosettes.

If you love this style but don't have the time to make it yourself, you can purchase this wreath in my new Etsy shop, Anthology on Main.



If you're planning to make one of these bad boys yourself, here are a few things I learned from this project that may help you...

Things I learned:

1. This project goes much faster if you cut multiple, stacked pages into spirals at one time.

2. If you use a straw wreath form you will want to wrap it in fabric to keep your home from looking like a barn.

3. Hot gluing a rosette directly to your finger will hurt. A lot.




Now it's your turn to show us what you've made!!
{Oooo! I can hardly wait!}







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1. Decide which pin on Pinterest you’d like to recreate.

2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!
5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!

Project Pinterest - No Sugar Cookies

Two weeks ago I came across a recipe titled "No Sugar Oat Drops" and thought that sounded disgusting. 
A cookie without sugar?No thank you.
But since I'm trying my best to make healthier food choices I decided to at least give the recipe a read.And it didn't sound too bad!Coconuts, almonds and raisins won me over.
Now, keep in mind that these are out-of-the-box cookies.{Not from-a-box...out-of-the-box.}They are VERY thick and do not spread, so however big you form them is how big they will be.
Here are mine, uncooked on the baking sheet.{I used a medium biscuit cutter to shape them.}


And here are my {super badly photographed} baked cookies.
Do not let the poor lighting fool you...these bad boys were D. Licious!I deviated slightly from the original recipe and used what I had on hand.And bare in mind that 175C approximates to 350F.Also, the recipe says to bake for 20 minutes, but mine could have baked much longer...upwards of 35 to 40 as it bakes more like a quick bread than a cookie.
You can find the original recipe at Anja's Food 4 Thought  |  Repinned via DJ Hornsby



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2. Create it!

3. Flop or success, create a blog post about your re-do and include the original pin’s url.

4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!
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Project Pinterest - Yarn Alliums

I love alliums...those big puffy floral balls that sit atop rather skinny stems.

I'd love to have them line our mantle, but I have no interest in shelling out a small fortune to keep fresh ones in the house.

Enter: Alliums made from yarn!

They are so simple to make and I already had everything I needed on hand: yarn, glue, sticks.

The pom-pom tutorial calls for wool, but I didn't have any pretty wool that I was willing to waste on pom-poms, so I used regular acrylic yarn with sparkles...and I think it turned out just fine.


{Pom-Pom Flower Tutorial from PoppyTalk.blogspot.com | Pinned here}




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4. Add the Project Pinterest button to your post so others can join in too!
5. Link up and check out other bloggers’ posts!