As the chiller weather has been approaching, I've been wearing more jackets and evening donning my slippers (only around the house, don't worry.) It has made me think about this winter and warm fires and snuggles with the hubs. Josh did a wonderful job installing this sliding doors on out over-the-fireplace-tv-nook, but the area is still feeling a little naked. See what I mean?
I bought several succulents (because I can't keep real plants alive) from Lowes a couple of glass vases from Anthropologie (not exactly cheap, but perfect for the space!)
But I still felt like the space needing something more. And this is where Chelsea comes in.
My friend Chelsea is the queen of banners. I try to copy a lot of what she does, and this is no exception. Thanks Chelsea for still being my friend even though I copy you all.the.time.
Here's what you need for this little banner session:
1) banner paper (i used an old dictionary, because it was free)
2) sharpie
3) scissors
4) tape
5) remote control. i had to catch up on gossip girl. yes, there is a 16 year old girl hiding inside this 28 year old mom. yikes.
If you have cute handwriting like Chelsea than you can go ahead and free-hand your letter. I, on the other hand, printed off letters and then traced them using a lamp:
Josh was reading from 1 Corinthians the other day and it got us talking about we want to give thanks more often. I thought putting it on the banner would put it front and center in the house:
I didn't know how to separate the words "give" and "thanks", so I just whipped up a coffee-filter and dictionary-page flower. I just folded about 12 filters and 9 dictionary page circle cut-outs together and stuck a brad through them. Easy peasy.
One last look.
Now doesn't that mantle look fresh?
1 comment:
Look at you just a posting and crafting away. Love it!
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