Saw It. Pinned It. Did It. - Valentine's Display

It is Thursday! Woohoo! Which means it is almost Friday and time for another Saw It. Pinned It. Did It. I absolutely LOVE this linkup. I actually get to complete some of my pins and not just look at how pretty they look. :)

For some reason I keep picking inspiration from Pinterest without instructions so I have to wing it. This week is no exception! My hands went a little numb from cutting all the circles so if I missed anything or you need clarification feel free to email me at tillthensmileoften@gmail.com. Hope you like this project because I LOVED it!!

My inspiration:

 

Source: sistersstuff.blogspot.com via Kerry on Pinterest

 

 

What you will need:

Picture frame - I used an 8x10 frame

Printable - free (download directly here)

Picture frame stand (Cookbook stand same diff)

Hurricane/Apothecary type jar

Felt in Pink and Red (I used 3 sheets of each color - 8x10 in size)

Scissors

Glue Gun

Glue Sticks

Sewing Pins - flat head

2 Small Styrofoam balls

The first step is to print out the free Valentine text and place in the picture frame. Place in the plate stand. That is the easy part.

Next begin cutting out your felt circles. I used a circle candle holder as a template and then used the cut circle as a guide cutting out the rest. I ended up using about 60 circles. The circles were about 2-3" in diameter. *On a side note my fingers started to go numb so I cut one color and then rested for a few hours before cutting the other color out.

 

Take one felt circle and fold in half. Place a dab of glue in the center and press flat in half.

 

Fold that in half again, glue in the center and press flat.

 

It should now look like a triangle. Pin the corner point to the styrofoam ball using the flat head sewing pin.

 

Repeat and place next to the first working in a circle.

Keep working until the ball is completely covered, then place another folded circle and hot glue onto each circle covering the pins.  Fill in any gaps as needed.

Repeat with the other color and ball. Place in the hurricane glass, display and you are done!!

 

Don’t forget to check out the two co-hosts of this linking party, Steph and Katie. Join the linkup with your Pinterest projects and take a look at all the other projects completed!

 

Saw It. Pinned It. Did It. - Buy 1 Get 1 Free

So I have a two fer for you this week. First up is a makeup brush cleaner. Saying this was long overdue is an understatement. I tend to forget how important it is to clean your brushes. It prevents breakouts and bacteria so it really is a must do.

 

 The inspiration:

Source: freetobelea.blogspot.com via Kerry on Pinterest

 

 In one mug mix 1 cup of warm water with 1 TBSP of Vinegar and 1 TBSP of Dish soap, fill another mug with cold water.  Rinse your makeup brush in the soapy water for about 10 seconds, rinse in the cold water then lay on towel to dry.  Voila you are done!

 

 

 
 
Eeeww just a little dirty!!
 

 

Now for a little V-Day decoration. My inspiration:

 

Source: img0.etsystatic.com via Kerry on Pinterest

 

 

Since this pin was just to an Etsy shop I had to wing it. What you will need:

4 different colored scrapbooking paper

Mod Podge, glue, or spray adhesive

Scissors

Wooden letters (XO - Qty 2 each)

Optional - Felt hearts, tulle, flowers etc.

Instructions:

Cut Paper to size just a little larger than the letter. Paint front with Mod Podge and place the paper on top. Repeat for all letters and allow to dry.

 

Once dry (around 30 minutes) cut around the letters with an Exacto knife to cut off excess paper. Add any optional felt hearts, ribbon or tulle embellishments and you are done!

 

 

What do you think, worth doing it? I think I kinda like it.

Don’t forget to check out the two co-hosts of this linking party, Steph and Katie. Join the linkup with your Pinterest projects and take a look at all the other projects completed!