tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961305756163010362024-02-06T22:11:40.371-08:00Keep Calm and Create! Inspired designs by NicoleCrafty designs that calm the wallet!Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-87485704643981568852012-03-25T10:12:00.003-07:002012-03-25T10:20:37.588-07:0020 days till the BIG DAY!I absolutely CANNOT believe that I am getting married in 20 days!!! I am so excited and so nervous at the same time! I have been busy trying to be a "Crafty" bride but not too cheesy at the same time! Some of my projects have turned out lovely, while some have not! HA! I wanted to do a moss covered letter for the front door of the wedding ceremony location, I found a yarn wrapped letter that I liked better! Thanks for the inspiration www.twotwenty-one.com!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoR-2JzvmtcQ4fRzgE1J3tsswHD_XxB_TvaZM9tG6JTUI0ngkbgS5axi2OgYfJ1GZJmMaRRoHefOSTdd6LAAN8J54zJ1x7d5OAdKBM0qAmjfxOAvsV0-V7w0UmvI1jqdw2kl2YFM3qVFc/s1600/DSC02752.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoR-2JzvmtcQ4fRzgE1J3tsswHD_XxB_TvaZM9tG6JTUI0ngkbgS5axi2OgYfJ1GZJmMaRRoHefOSTdd6LAAN8J54zJ1x7d5OAdKBM0qAmjfxOAvsV0-V7w0UmvI1jqdw2kl2YFM3qVFc/s320/DSC02752.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723884953435335538" /></a><br />I bought a big piece of styrofoam from Hobby Lobby and carved out a B. I wrapped it with Jute twine (which took FOREVER). I added some felt flowers in my wedding colors, light pink and white! The project was very tidious but so worth it!!! <br />I was very impressed by how cute it turned out!!!Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-81312046302547065042011-12-31T10:15:00.000-08:002011-12-31T10:50:44.763-08:00Wedding crafts!With the wedding approaching in 4 and a half months, I have been busy, busy, busy! Whenever you say the word wedding, normal things all of the sudden get jacked up by $1,000 at least. With all of that in mind, I have tried to come up with "crafty" ways to do different decorations! <br /><br />I was out shopping at Hobby Lobby and saw the cutest sign...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipitgJVzr3nSpOo777YFSas3viDyZk79P2VeJF7sBKDW6E_7ggyIOLBql4TsYzsIWs4fICr85gW2w3KQOcA_jzK06xG3Jdv9fs5qbOVz82QW1VlWECISQURiNP6qMC_37zDXlWRgHGIeU/s1600/DSC02466.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipitgJVzr3nSpOo777YFSas3viDyZk79P2VeJF7sBKDW6E_7ggyIOLBql4TsYzsIWs4fICr85gW2w3KQOcA_jzK06xG3Jdv9fs5qbOVz82QW1VlWECISQURiNP6qMC_37zDXlWRgHGIeU/s320/DSC02466.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692359373506962418" /></a><br />The sign was $24.99 and black and white...2 things I did not like! I just knew that this was a project I could go in my colors and for 1/3 of the cost! I found a hideous canvas at Goodwill for $1.99...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyG3Wipeh0zR1ropoJbmuvqRyiaHvbdCdAY5LuO2rmrUw_Y_onY9NeQWyfPupvtkTg8O8BQxOBjw5x7EJARi6sqw1T6jhB8tZ5bpIuECTlNXWxtNsF1c2VjWa6RXPoicO4SBUZe1XUHE/s1600/DSC02467.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyG3Wipeh0zR1ropoJbmuvqRyiaHvbdCdAY5LuO2rmrUw_Y_onY9NeQWyfPupvtkTg8O8BQxOBjw5x7EJARi6sqw1T6jhB8tZ5bpIuECTlNXWxtNsF1c2VjWa6RXPoicO4SBUZe1XUHE/s320/DSC02467.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692360051131123170" /></a><br />I spray painted it white and covered it with burlap. Burlap is so inexpensive and always looks so chic! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuPnRety5wWZQDzkQLN2JG_gD8-h-st1FGTk2y8UAl5ZOsDpGAKSHCZaVqqhNh6mESaSaJw0SKn4WZyglOja0ovazNRV2dAk2AlACOKOI5FR-TQ2iZnwA3bb59wgpVlB9baJFysS0B0E/s1600/DSC02471.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuPnRety5wWZQDzkQLN2JG_gD8-h-st1FGTk2y8UAl5ZOsDpGAKSHCZaVqqhNh6mESaSaJw0SKn4WZyglOja0ovazNRV2dAk2AlACOKOI5FR-TQ2iZnwA3bb59wgpVlB9baJFysS0B0E/s320/DSC02471.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692360644007591282" /></a><br />Using my cricut, I cut out the words to use as a stencil. I used scrap vinyl so it looks messy! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzge7QApzU9obJdJpJkS_CR2asqBBrK53WSHLW8hMzlqScWa85CXiVcfpAxsU0HFkPpWyDbdhuMGllFF98P0xs4NSyEUASiGy0KqKGNihbmQOKqB-teC9vrCd4jnvo9l7aG7P8fCvzqs/s1600/DSC02472.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzge7QApzU9obJdJpJkS_CR2asqBBrK53WSHLW8hMzlqScWa85CXiVcfpAxsU0HFkPpWyDbdhuMGllFF98P0xs4NSyEUASiGy0KqKGNihbmQOKqB-teC9vrCd4jnvo9l7aG7P8fCvzqs/s320/DSC02472.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692361126431937762" /></a><br />When painting burlap, you will use a LOT of paint. I painted it PINK, let it dry, and peeled off the vinyl.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCFEN_CjrQrGHUXaQ9np_B2bQJrR4YFsdPrjqy72D9O9JOZ2L-RTP1osdDLwIZdYhQhShxmo8VSvDNsIm4kgNRb7hoCj8PvWTE42A3QtKe99fzgO2taK0-UlSX8t0vbAqqDaOH3yKVgg/s1600/DSC02473.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCFEN_CjrQrGHUXaQ9np_B2bQJrR4YFsdPrjqy72D9O9JOZ2L-RTP1osdDLwIZdYhQhShxmo8VSvDNsIm4kgNRb7hoCj8PvWTE42A3QtKe99fzgO2taK0-UlSX8t0vbAqqDaOH3yKVgg/s320/DSC02473.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692361824967015730" /></a><br />It's chic, cheap, and in my wedding colors!!! Altogether, the sign cost me $5.00 and will be a cute addition for my fondue station!!!! <br /><br />The next project I did was a table runner. I thought it would make a great addition to the cake table. I've tried to add as many personal touches as possible! I found a beautiful white table runner at Target after Christmas on sale for $7.49! I monogrammed the runner with a beautiful pink "B"! It will look so nice on the cake table and add a little color! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwksagqgm-kmmWfDK7aetuJybe32csaIpcwj95JnGL1kRTU5ZJu-wP86HWRU4Ekg987foGeTABKkMnPU0nDwcXYjxVvobbBe6-cQrNnxkKHbz7UcX0J9-rnQKD-kN_MHeYmwQIk9qbJk/s1600/DSC02584.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwksagqgm-kmmWfDK7aetuJybe32csaIpcwj95JnGL1kRTU5ZJu-wP86HWRU4Ekg987foGeTABKkMnPU0nDwcXYjxVvobbBe6-cQrNnxkKHbz7UcX0J9-rnQKD-kN_MHeYmwQIk9qbJk/s320/DSC02584.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692365594213507970" /></a><br /><br />Last wedding crafts of 2011....can't wait to see what 2012 holds!!!<br />Happy New Years! <br />NicoleNicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-20859498417838864632011-12-25T13:25:00.000-08:002011-12-25T13:27:26.499-08:00Merry Christmas Yall!I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas! <br /> <br />"Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."<br />Luke 2:10-11Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-30657216692010768152011-12-24T13:10:00.000-08:002011-12-24T13:15:39.017-08:00Merry Christmas Eve!It has been a day! My grandmother has been in and out of the hospital for the past few days so today I played MOMMA! That is one tough job! I don't know how my mom does it and keeps her sanity...I have successfully cooked buffalo chicken dip, ooey gooey bars, and cheesy bacon dip. My holiday crispies were an unsalvagable disaster :( but 3 out of 4 ain't bad! I've also wrapped presents, washed sheets, cleaned house, dealt with 2 dogs, and managed to finish painting my jag ornaments! I'll say it again....I don't know how mommies do it all!!!! I thought teaching kindergarten was busy! <br /><br />With all of the burlap ornaments I have made for gifts, I thought I would treat myself with 2! I LOVE the South Alabama Jaguars (I graduated in '06 and again in '11). Here are my ornaments :<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44v-IK0iQgnErdhr8BZmcFsZ-zCGudSIcFRS1b9pskPruyQhnuC98x443WhZaMmx0qbzS-ZcigwgCca3pPbfeUaY9csorbzfE60osNfFFTaSdWSA-gjQbcJD_0KdkhEltzpCVQjsj3do/s1600/Jaguar+ornament.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44v-IK0iQgnErdhr8BZmcFsZ-zCGudSIcFRS1b9pskPruyQhnuC98x443WhZaMmx0qbzS-ZcigwgCca3pPbfeUaY9csorbzfE60osNfFFTaSdWSA-gjQbcJD_0KdkhEltzpCVQjsj3do/s320/Jaguar+ornament.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689806361861721474" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7H-EyRVglAYDd8mvmy4z5FobYUHgd6uQscXQe5rRVchTM1Afu-C_au-FNYOHN0D_175fnz-UUOW-fEpFcWlNc2_EeU43H3WFJ3nqCMBdJUYdJzB5GbVPrIW3JXL2Bk_cD0pAZq9QNKII/s1600/go+jags+ornament.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7H-EyRVglAYDd8mvmy4z5FobYUHgd6uQscXQe5rRVchTM1Afu-C_au-FNYOHN0D_175fnz-UUOW-fEpFcWlNc2_EeU43H3WFJ3nqCMBdJUYdJzB5GbVPrIW3JXL2Bk_cD0pAZq9QNKII/s320/go+jags+ornament.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689806296199899922" /></a><br /><br />I just love them! <br />Have a very merry CHRISTMAS!!!! <br />NicoleNicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-21737176282729547542011-12-23T21:26:00.000-08:002011-12-23T21:43:46.645-08:00Crazy about Burlap!It has been a while since I have blogged! 2 crashed hard drives and 1 new laptop later and I am back in the world of technology!!! I haven't crafted as much lately because I have been planning MY WEDDING!!!! It's been busy to say the least! <br /><br />Soooo I have recently discovered the amazingness that is BURLAP! Where has this fabric been all of my life?!!!! I have been a burlaping machine! <br /><br />For starters, I made some burlap ornaments for Christmas gifts. I am a BAMA fan to the core and boy was it hard to make ornaments for the tiger fans in my life...the things we do for the ones we love!!! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokyrk_EPI0FO7vTHBKT62gJkskU3DJpJI0JEtDGD6qzg15dfCPpRBgQaDr_sqfv-261hRH_6_cwOUgPgKj6Ny33IRZv1dmDA54c6RUC9K3HlDoFINoNDAqOWMl0UbrKPyfofLNzjKU_s/s1600/Alabama+Ornament.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokyrk_EPI0FO7vTHBKT62gJkskU3DJpJI0JEtDGD6qzg15dfCPpRBgQaDr_sqfv-261hRH_6_cwOUgPgKj6Ny33IRZv1dmDA54c6RUC9K3HlDoFINoNDAqOWMl0UbrKPyfofLNzjKU_s/s320/Alabama+Ornament.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689563218415497474" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7SO4Kt2nco8gWD0Sv3O-Am5N5PrkNhwnxMIH8GWzw4oCEHJ0zY3TlYCvvjj5TXooSB94ov14xo5TZB5rwCBj7lg9iXPGHRZIK1qn6FDHt2jNbdax2hbKphAwoP92QeyEFwPQom5woyE/s1600/Auburn+ornament.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7SO4Kt2nco8gWD0Sv3O-Am5N5PrkNhwnxMIH8GWzw4oCEHJ0zY3TlYCvvjj5TXooSB94ov14xo5TZB5rwCBj7lg9iXPGHRZIK1qn6FDHt2jNbdax2hbKphAwoP92QeyEFwPQom5woyE/s320/Auburn+ornament.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689563339762487378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinoz2dv_u08FLVB5ZNMtxzRd7NJ2GzEGINA9RGplAqWFFjsO3b_lDY-YxyN24c5lyc9YkBy9g8v-WeTza7hMAo8u_k713xdakWZkORroXLRzYslRCw0jDYpRyaDiR6dxM0XqCBgGIZjek/s1600/LSU+ornament.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinoz2dv_u08FLVB5ZNMtxzRd7NJ2GzEGINA9RGplAqWFFjsO3b_lDY-YxyN24c5lyc9YkBy9g8v-WeTza7hMAo8u_k713xdakWZkORroXLRzYslRCw0jDYpRyaDiR6dxM0XqCBgGIZjek/s320/LSU+ornament.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689566331521132658" /></a><br />I am working on some burlap ornaments for my alma mater- University of South Alabama- Go Jags! The paint is drying on them as I speak! I will post pictures lately! <br /><br />I also HAD to make some redneck wine glasses... ADORABLE! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUyKy2KpnHLKOTfrrLC0HCwT6zg3ucJJucbL2luFODNj1vYko9nc0Ss0fBMbJzkWiW8h1pBvaAUQoWILDLDbef7K2-ufAQbW8pdC_IikcvMz2T7eieULqU-BIT2Z6FKdI62OBt6t-QZU/s1600/redneck+wine+glasses.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUyKy2KpnHLKOTfrrLC0HCwT6zg3ucJJucbL2luFODNj1vYko9nc0Ss0fBMbJzkWiW8h1pBvaAUQoWILDLDbef7K2-ufAQbW8pdC_IikcvMz2T7eieULqU-BIT2Z6FKdI62OBt6t-QZU/s320/redneck+wine+glasses.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689564213858744178" /></a><br />SOOO EASY and SOOO CUTE! I used a mason jar ($1.49 from World Market), a clear candlestick holder ($.69 from Goodwill), and E-6000 ($2.49 from Walmart). I glued the candlestick to the mason jar and let it sit for 48 hours. I stuffed it with tissue paper...I would have liked to attach a tag but my printer is out of it!!! <br /><br />I have a few wedding projects that I will be posting...one blog at a time! <br />Creatively yours, <br />NicoleNicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-57411805517153666192011-04-17T15:14:00.001-07:002011-04-17T15:31:20.124-07:00There is no such thing as a little project!Sooooo, about 3 weeks ago we started a "little" project at my house...I mean, how much trim is really on my small house...The answer = ALOT!!!!! Luckily, I have a great dream team, my mom, dad, and Alex. We have worked relentlessly on the exterior of my house to make sure it is absolutely perfect!!!! The trim was an awful Kelly green with horrible homemade shutters in the front....dreadful! We painted the trim white, hung new black shutters, and reworked my back patio! It looks awesome!!! I could just sit outside for hours! The last "little" project is to put a big flower bed in the front of my house. (Now, what have we learned about "little" projects???)<br /><br />I am sooo upset because I totally forgot to take before pictures. I have a few of when I first bought the house....<br /><br />so here is the...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">BEFORE</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FM5Gqy22jUpTNKIGwAr5jN_EF3tiG6PDLOWLDYUEtdQaRC3wugOjzN85UL0gNJIOYbmiqc4Vb2ixJAqTGGiyKgimL3eNPeJAB6GS-sePADvkjNUcWHMCkzW32Nj6g6NqH-WmlFS5XQ8/s1600/New+House+024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FM5Gqy22jUpTNKIGwAr5jN_EF3tiG6PDLOWLDYUEtdQaRC3wugOjzN85UL0gNJIOYbmiqc4Vb2ixJAqTGGiyKgimL3eNPeJAB6GS-sePADvkjNUcWHMCkzW32Nj6g6NqH-WmlFS5XQ8/s320/New+House+024.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596680345953141330" /></a><br />and another one...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1EkrmALAMuq6v-shA7EIaCBII42IrDKuACAcUOEVDosEhil8ILDa9EW1g8A1uC_LMt1Q4MkYRE_uGWdyZHRe2xcdGYPFizyEJ7GY5lTTPewBy6cuo0qboIeKMGSMa8O8RjaYlO91vGA/s1600/New+House+028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1EkrmALAMuq6v-shA7EIaCBII42IrDKuACAcUOEVDosEhil8ILDa9EW1g8A1uC_LMt1Q4MkYRE_uGWdyZHRe2xcdGYPFizyEJ7GY5lTTPewBy6cuo0qboIeKMGSMa8O8RjaYlO91vGA/s320/New+House+028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596680504321487058" /></a><br />and you can see the horrid green trim in the background of this picture of 3/4 of the dream team...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLpJDqbb3JiTQ0gDp9iLaayT4PvGTAX0bSn2lScE9YF0c6jS1eOBkGtktZFs7GxUO2yyD7MD_h0o93F9qwV6QZrq5ROn16rxRuxCR8iwSn1p4cByt48UeksElcRoHT3G5S5O5pFlgIKk/s1600/House+Warming+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLpJDqbb3JiTQ0gDp9iLaayT4PvGTAX0bSn2lScE9YF0c6jS1eOBkGtktZFs7GxUO2yyD7MD_h0o93F9qwV6QZrq5ROn16rxRuxCR8iwSn1p4cByt48UeksElcRoHT3G5S5O5pFlgIKk/s320/House+Warming+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596680731944395250" /></a><br />The green was EWWWWWWW!!!!!<br /><br />Now the FABULOUS...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">AFTER</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_Wab2gk8zWbIbA10r82MnbI6_7005kPWmd-3wLRGfQ2D41s8vPI2_4wJ4Nf3mGYpbsD5I4lpYVpMKbfIw31inCTKgjfRbrFesGS3FMie6X8_q8nBR8yE7kFaQKjNOK6LHCJwTv4ufE8/s1600/DSC01468.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_Wab2gk8zWbIbA10r82MnbI6_7005kPWmd-3wLRGfQ2D41s8vPI2_4wJ4Nf3mGYpbsD5I4lpYVpMKbfIw31inCTKgjfRbrFesGS3FMie6X8_q8nBR8yE7kFaQKjNOK6LHCJwTv4ufE8/s320/DSC01468.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596681379006945586" /></a><br />As you can see...there is still work to be done in the front yard...that random tree has GOT TO GO!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSo3blkgm83zh4bdqAjfy6O0WwH-kOuzD2tXq2OX3tXqHVBlahJcynCRgDvAhJK2Wl1vBuWFz5CqzTeaMVPX7kpvw4_l7-XmfM0V8h5peBtjM4wZyeg4scAt_KOyKTPflWEXk-PG9vnEs/s1600/DSC01469.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSo3blkgm83zh4bdqAjfy6O0WwH-kOuzD2tXq2OX3tXqHVBlahJcynCRgDvAhJK2Wl1vBuWFz5CqzTeaMVPX7kpvw4_l7-XmfM0V8h5peBtjM4wZyeg4scAt_KOyKTPflWEXk-PG9vnEs/s320/DSC01469.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596681678719151842" /></a><br />and my welcome plant...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAkhj5z-OAcfFkNHebeEeT061X030plIdqwrcIwOTbevaU6D54IsRMyzDOVAyHlUjwHGLFpn_ZcmjDbkfi15ueNnzgrgWB-8UD-0wuyYh3BtgV8mOJmQ-o5b35f34XzIFmUQWf4O6Kr8/s1600/DSC01470.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAkhj5z-OAcfFkNHebeEeT061X030plIdqwrcIwOTbevaU6D54IsRMyzDOVAyHlUjwHGLFpn_ZcmjDbkfi15ueNnzgrgWB-8UD-0wuyYh3BtgV8mOJmQ-o5b35f34XzIFmUQWf4O6Kr8/s320/DSC01470.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596681912087039074" /></a><br />Here is one from my fabulous backyard!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSZ7U_N6YqkvQKvVtDVCvXx2He-r8Yl64mK0PbsS-t7FkOpJxaOul9-GXqGQ9hX6cFkiNK3rKAf_Zza4wgiKUoxN68L09ih0-MeCF0gLVNwMEPPg4c11RRDPrMw0868rEzK0lFnMOrqU/s1600/DSC01463.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSZ7U_N6YqkvQKvVtDVCvXx2He-r8Yl64mK0PbsS-t7FkOpJxaOul9-GXqGQ9hX6cFkiNK3rKAf_Zza4wgiKUoxN68L09ih0-MeCF0gLVNwMEPPg4c11RRDPrMw0868rEzK0lFnMOrqU/s320/DSC01463.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596682226067808978" /></a><br /><br />Now repeat after me....<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"There is no such thing as a "little" project!!!"</span><br />So the complete painting and planting took 3 long weekends! Now it's fabulous and I can't wait to enjoy it when I get back from my cruise!!!! <br /><br />Sitting and sipping on the back porch! <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Nicole</span>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-38186989253096138962011-04-10T19:26:00.000-07:002011-04-10T19:44:50.523-07:00It's garden time!I finally have my garden planted! I love this time of year! I've got 2 tomato plants, squash, eggplant, cucumber, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, banana pepper, and jalapeno peppers! I also have 2 blueberry plants, a key lime tree, and an orange tree! I am the happiest girl alive! I don't know much when it comes to gardening, but I sure do have fun doing it! <br /><br />Here are some before pics of my garden. I will post more pictures once everything starts blooming!!! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAnV4XH0LspwOjpzAMXh3kC2Zur8KEGa5s0f1RqpMoXnnppFl7rjHfFSiC6iAx70zyG2EWuuROmFQs0bbym2bWfdyDWms0P5mAJatBM8szsfcwKDAwmH9yMa1cPepKEl6zI8gk0lqKcQ/s1600/DSC01425.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAnV4XH0LspwOjpzAMXh3kC2Zur8KEGa5s0f1RqpMoXnnppFl7rjHfFSiC6iAx70zyG2EWuuROmFQs0bbym2bWfdyDWms0P5mAJatBM8szsfcwKDAwmH9yMa1cPepKEl6zI8gk0lqKcQ/s320/DSC01425.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594149052471375090" /></a><br /><br />My two blueberry bushes...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvMQGIpNaf0JhZIpPJQxJBVK0ewLTxm2NFlSbF3FP6wcG2IXkTjUiMV_rUIgkEB13GovqOMyTo1jwspG8qbQUZLKbIBfjeIfMUU844PkgBqi17Ssny9lxyzgviFF5KDKISaAcXZPgN7I/s1600/DSC01426.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvMQGIpNaf0JhZIpPJQxJBVK0ewLTxm2NFlSbF3FP6wcG2IXkTjUiMV_rUIgkEB13GovqOMyTo1jwspG8qbQUZLKbIBfjeIfMUU844PkgBqi17Ssny9lxyzgviFF5KDKISaAcXZPgN7I/s320/DSC01426.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594149317295142306" /></a><br /><br />My key lime and orange tree...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizk6JShb22thP1NhlpP02eDv_MwN8GoFE0p5C9HhwmqPVh9VZijm_vww2cFo-upMT6kQDrujDJ7uFW2Nv3GjrIgnya0DskyvTFklBQGn4D1nmQxCi2CImiIrQ_cktYCcwiNVaYay1PV7w/s1600/DSC01433.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizk6JShb22thP1NhlpP02eDv_MwN8GoFE0p5C9HhwmqPVh9VZijm_vww2cFo-upMT6kQDrujDJ7uFW2Nv3GjrIgnya0DskyvTFklBQGn4D1nmQxCi2CImiIrQ_cktYCcwiNVaYay1PV7w/s320/DSC01433.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594149786366432466" /></a><br /><br />And while I'm at it, here is all of the hard work I have done on my back patio! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyffS-2QRx_0B6mBLzitYi9JGJAYkPxPKqKotiuPFWJRrC6C8Wkhv6xCoW3ucsTkqT5_LOE1zD8odZ_NudehcSDxiaO43j47yzuAtMa7ZdR8Ctm5dtSXbv8dZlypHG60V6Sss4_a20u2k/s1600/DSC01422.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyffS-2QRx_0B6mBLzitYi9JGJAYkPxPKqKotiuPFWJRrC6C8Wkhv6xCoW3ucsTkqT5_LOE1zD8odZ_NudehcSDxiaO43j47yzuAtMa7ZdR8Ctm5dtSXbv8dZlypHG60V6Sss4_a20u2k/s320/DSC01422.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594150537445319202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmyeDeI56inyCgiSxMjcRU9zi4bj6RGJB0wYyGUSMvcYKEjHF5xDVlPEDrfrPN295cTJRd9QHMshxBc9XxPFGnRebksk8hOC02YHbZ-bN0NjxOSe-IGzNQ988OGCXP5AaL5qfvUdK0nQ/s1600/DSC01429.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmyeDeI56inyCgiSxMjcRU9zi4bj6RGJB0wYyGUSMvcYKEjHF5xDVlPEDrfrPN295cTJRd9QHMshxBc9XxPFGnRebksk8hOC02YHbZ-bN0NjxOSe-IGzNQ988OGCXP5AaL5qfvUdK0nQ/s320/DSC01429.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594150798712353442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2k_wl-5NATtMKmVF4wXRjoK7VSIkJkUOgyKtKIov6jB8Iz9TGMbyWNhupnN6u9l9F__sZAwm7NSCk2QNd4LtO5HbSDJ4p3tv7Qw0Lf_9Qk5rjsJXQBVsUt72PUDnK-762YFs9dk60doA/s1600/DSC01431.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2k_wl-5NATtMKmVF4wXRjoK7VSIkJkUOgyKtKIov6jB8Iz9TGMbyWNhupnN6u9l9F__sZAwm7NSCk2QNd4LtO5HbSDJ4p3tv7Qw0Lf_9Qk5rjsJXQBVsUt72PUDnK-762YFs9dk60doA/s320/DSC01431.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594151135841261858" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">-Nicole</span>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-4212551518470437302011-04-07T20:04:00.000-07:002011-04-07T20:13:32.293-07:00Ahhh...time for Spring...time for Projects!!!Spring time gets my brain stirring with projects!!!! I finally finished my Easter wreath...It was my first run in with mesh- that stuff is not as easy as it looks!!! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIihOCrZdgz0RZMQCfeaJQMbp4PDESIYOczqGPFDissdlXIsfsxDf41o7HJ61YClSK2pNEi8uHVyXhNI_U6yvZiFcxedKoHgM1ScdwC2sMw1A9kZGm0zjBINzrKvYXbhTAgggHW9I0x3k/s1600/DSC01393.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIihOCrZdgz0RZMQCfeaJQMbp4PDESIYOczqGPFDissdlXIsfsxDf41o7HJ61YClSK2pNEi8uHVyXhNI_U6yvZiFcxedKoHgM1ScdwC2sMw1A9kZGm0zjBINzrKvYXbhTAgggHW9I0x3k/s320/DSC01393.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593043960841341138" /></a><br /><br />But overall, I think it was a success!!! <br /><br />While I was taking pictures of my adorable wreath, I realized that the Kelly green trim on my house HAD TO GO!!!! It was seriously bad! So, I gathered my sidekick, mom, and we headed to Home Depot. Because I am way more distract-able that I like to admit, I decided I needed to go ahead and get my plants for my garden. I left with 2 gallons of white paint, a gallon of primer, and a bunch of plants (Eggplants, squash, tomatoes, red and green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, banana peppers , OH MY!. Bright and early Saturday, Mom started priming while I planted my garden...it's adorable!!!! We finished about 80% of the trim...all that's left is the hard to reach stuff. I plan on recruiting Alex to help out this Saturday. I will be sure to post before and after pics of my house and my garden!!! Hopefully I will get around to crafting one of these days, but Hey!, a project is a project is a project!!!! <br /><br />Creatively yours, <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Nicole</span>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-88503064902940018922011-01-16T16:36:00.000-08:002011-01-16T17:03:30.832-08:00Operation: Craft RoomI have looked for inspiration for my craft room for a while. I knew what I wanted but just could not figure it out on paper. I had the best table ever (from Ikea, courtesy of Linda!)and a big wall of open space. So I did nothing. <br /><br />My mom found me the perfect idea in the "My home My style" magazine (a fabulous magazine)! Here is my inspiration:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPzVoXwBpAN41Z5oR4qLUwK9NPNuGScZ7Zs8qbud0vrCL9jHsYs_4nPAtrtr2QjT36S3-DPR8m8WQpOQf9OzvZnk3Jn1jNr_LCZlRqJpQjiuR8SUmLhaVgTJkXwHbgf33OkMbie3fx1bs/s1600/DSC00929.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPzVoXwBpAN41Z5oR4qLUwK9NPNuGScZ7Zs8qbud0vrCL9jHsYs_4nPAtrtr2QjT36S3-DPR8m8WQpOQf9OzvZnk3Jn1jNr_LCZlRqJpQjiuR8SUmLhaVgTJkXwHbgf33OkMbie3fx1bs/s320/DSC00929.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562949005877361506" /></a><br /><br />Fabulous right?!<br />My mom and I visited Home Depot and gathered our supplies, totaling $80.00 (using Alex's military discount saved me an additional 10%). <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Supplies:</span><br />* 4- 48' twin track rods<br />* 8- 10' twin brackets<br />* 4- twin track rod installation kits<br />* 1- 72' long white shelf<br />* 2- 24' long white shelves<br /><br />First obstacle- finding studs! (I know that they are "supposed" to be 16 inches apart.) After putting about 7 holes in my wall, we discovered that my house has studs that are 15 inches apart- thank you 1957 construction crew. My brother, Gregory, came down to lend a hand and boy did we need one! We were looking for studs in all the wrong places....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60HkjoYqgdkrYCyB8PfiKNI6qEgHsJrdFSKIZRB7uYlwwHe2Rg_a2U5nWRAadOh2Lhfz89BBbNJaN8mjIGlBKfftVAlioHXyZ2wQbnA7ekPz72XAZw3iybqNaqBxjuO4Pr_anx4A9Y48/s1600/DSC00922.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60HkjoYqgdkrYCyB8PfiKNI6qEgHsJrdFSKIZRB7uYlwwHe2Rg_a2U5nWRAadOh2Lhfz89BBbNJaN8mjIGlBKfftVAlioHXyZ2wQbnA7ekPz72XAZw3iybqNaqBxjuO4Pr_anx4A9Y48/s320/DSC00922.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562951285701670338" /></a><br /><br />First stud was located! We started putting our track rods up! The level was our best friend!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkObDg6xGgzYgeAvqBL7UtlCWffBvbNOgS74T9qBm0ZGx9EQYpRshzfcC9TtSVmsXLorpzPfLvx0T_zGNqMVwgqTIpa0Z0G-CK5jhRjsSTJgqnYyCTP0bqKx8Q_suR7YTmL0SADx_UhZY/s1600/DSC00919.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkObDg6xGgzYgeAvqBL7UtlCWffBvbNOgS74T9qBm0ZGx9EQYpRshzfcC9TtSVmsXLorpzPfLvx0T_zGNqMVwgqTIpa0Z0G-CK5jhRjsSTJgqnYyCTP0bqKx8Q_suR7YTmL0SADx_UhZY/s320/DSC00919.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562951741458709954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-p-AvQAQhRLez9dVq-QBtBuvsNlfE8EnTxohwI1geuNSstphsnBfcbHPDw-GRGvrjqQekJ9-sFZ9NU2ocOYDs5EY2hfwD5xG7tnHHAKsIZP-0lWKxFfDPA8zIDCiYTiTa9zA0b9i4kRw/s1600/DSC00921.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-p-AvQAQhRLez9dVq-QBtBuvsNlfE8EnTxohwI1geuNSstphsnBfcbHPDw-GRGvrjqQekJ9-sFZ9NU2ocOYDs5EY2hfwD5xG7tnHHAKsIZP-0lWKxFfDPA8zIDCiYTiTa9zA0b9i4kRw/s320/DSC00921.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562952182431126482" /></a><br />Yes I did something!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOQKDKUc9zrBAcqr10CVrkB0jx3wHIMUQds_MMQSPmgaVPPYkeEm5Dtr4WxPRfvQq6lgqqu1cMTSAaxdBrTkz_xBHYyoC7TYEE2ezn1KRDXTWwsD1i6yoqxDbtOouUBC2s3SXa8jB1LU/s1600/DSC00923.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOQKDKUc9zrBAcqr10CVrkB0jx3wHIMUQds_MMQSPmgaVPPYkeEm5Dtr4WxPRfvQq6lgqqu1cMTSAaxdBrTkz_xBHYyoC7TYEE2ezn1KRDXTWwsD1i6yoqxDbtOouUBC2s3SXa8jB1LU/s320/DSC00923.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562952456750588914" /></a><br /><br />The track rods are in place!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6DtthfBoAAwNVLXC2ZgIcB5Waz3UFpLMkn9OF8bgXN9S9mF2dsDMnpsvc9Hven_XxdhKc17E3VnmKgb-jaQjw_tZ6hyphenhyphenp1I2jdL_O7xa8NHM4Mte-Utnf7vPfOnbtMSqJdvMUFKiYsUw/s1600/DSC00924.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6DtthfBoAAwNVLXC2ZgIcB5Waz3UFpLMkn9OF8bgXN9S9mF2dsDMnpsvc9Hven_XxdhKc17E3VnmKgb-jaQjw_tZ6hyphenhyphenp1I2jdL_O7xa8NHM4Mte-Utnf7vPfOnbtMSqJdvMUFKiYsUw/s320/DSC00924.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562952763341398210" /></a><br /><br />We added the shelving...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtl89NWqCMXq8ezwy69zn60O4647kb7ZnhaOsswLtqSQwCXCH961Jp3dDqsJzhhC1G397e9urcgIbUSbd5qq2Eojs7JGINaNvHxg-3Grc0i8hsQDnhWksXPNFfmQZTWc1gAX09mOeF3Y8/s1600/DSC00926.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtl89NWqCMXq8ezwy69zn60O4647kb7ZnhaOsswLtqSQwCXCH961Jp3dDqsJzhhC1G397e9urcgIbUSbd5qq2Eojs7JGINaNvHxg-3Grc0i8hsQDnhWksXPNFfmQZTWc1gAX09mOeF3Y8/s320/DSC00926.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562953064449384370" /></a><br /><br />...put my desk back in place and added accessories!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />The final product</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSG0a2Mp-HEviEZ5EPb_WOcLyTLPjHJHi1aAFgIpwaEeXvNqnEbyb0nx1EQnSIXV5Jk461wlHne_XyMxYqhzOXaMwnL17-isrU8el6A8wOUyFrgDe-2k02vA7_2R-MmH2ATL58sxEUrAs/s1600/DSC00932.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSG0a2Mp-HEviEZ5EPb_WOcLyTLPjHJHi1aAFgIpwaEeXvNqnEbyb0nx1EQnSIXV5Jk461wlHne_XyMxYqhzOXaMwnL17-isrU8el6A8wOUyFrgDe-2k02vA7_2R-MmH2ATL58sxEUrAs/s320/DSC00932.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562953550966963058" /></a><br /><br />I still have a few things to add- baskets, push pin board, and hooks to hold my ribbon! I just love it so much!<br /><br />Operation: Craft Room= SUCCESS!!!!<br /><br />Creatively yours, <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Nicole</span>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-39145043494144529972010-12-23T15:40:00.000-08:002010-12-23T15:57:14.903-08:00Tis the season to be crafty....<span style="font-weight:bold;">Fa la la la la la la la la!!!</span><br /><br />Christmas time= Crafty time! I just love it! <br /><br />Well the Christmas time craft theory has been, "Surely people will clean out their homes so Goodwill should have some good stuff!" So, my mom and I were on our way to make a Goodwill run. Shopping around the Christmas tree, we saw this ottoman...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEsIMpPc1mJauztYgXPKY-Qif4MwGLbdL35IveM-Wj0bkt_SlOBdNLg2zoQsZwZ2iBx4hdPxdCYVcKoIx5wpxWh5CDpeHKBtX9vMY4qluWeyuRwLw4NPc6X0huuGMfI4Rkz86k0xzCGE/s1600/winter+2010+012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEsIMpPc1mJauztYgXPKY-Qif4MwGLbdL35IveM-Wj0bkt_SlOBdNLg2zoQsZwZ2iBx4hdPxdCYVcKoIx5wpxWh5CDpeHKBtX9vMY4qluWeyuRwLw4NPc6X0huuGMfI4Rkz86k0xzCGE/s320/winter+2010+012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554028017989997570" /></a><br /><br />It needed some love and for $6.99...I was going to give it all of the love it needed! SOOOOO, with ottoman in tow, we headed to Hobby Lobby (love this place!) and found the perfect fabric! Now this fabric had to match my fabulous red chair so it had to be perfect...so it was PERFECT! Off to deck the ottoman with bows of fabric...<br /><br />We started by taking off that tacky ottoman skirt...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNdlaJI5ZWkQ9DhZBS-6qeBqzfIKPG1ENu7rhqV5_wJDr97Al6axY-CO8px_yymazrLRKAm03VsVGFkmFhlFBAk60qI6U9yyrtkezwWc3tsRl9GFcj6-HyaxhaUAS3mX3J0MAlmDytUY/s1600/winter+2010+009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNdlaJI5ZWkQ9DhZBS-6qeBqzfIKPG1ENu7rhqV5_wJDr97Al6axY-CO8px_yymazrLRKAm03VsVGFkmFhlFBAk60qI6U9yyrtkezwWc3tsRl9GFcj6-HyaxhaUAS3mX3J0MAlmDytUY/s320/winter+2010+009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554029247656576098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuPBPSXfuBUo11xnNVX4iSjH9WtI-S3eF3Ma00Vomu7GhXkyLm1YJo3pu_IKmJQtQepRxsI5CwmFaMJ0nfeX28pAL10ntH0-GJiiVbdvmvJyth0OpVmR0NhYG0goXkrmq9n-1j7F3Y8c/s1600/winter+2010+010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuPBPSXfuBUo11xnNVX4iSjH9WtI-S3eF3Ma00Vomu7GhXkyLm1YJo3pu_IKmJQtQepRxsI5CwmFaMJ0nfeX28pAL10ntH0-GJiiVbdvmvJyth0OpVmR0NhYG0goXkrmq9n-1j7F3Y8c/s320/winter+2010+010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554029446870093506" /></a><br /><br />Once the skirt was removed, we started folding and stapling...fa la la la la la la la la! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-a7RoD99khMCqnSk5K80fgwrZTFnGF0jyzJcIcJ9p_OJkJrXgCX5YW1ysV1ljY0xP_PiMuzRtJkEtbiI_D8-E1eKna25GW6Tfi5wnEsqr55oMifsa2hWcx9DLdz-_cGb121sw4DYhq4/s1600/winter+2010+013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-a7RoD99khMCqnSk5K80fgwrZTFnGF0jyzJcIcJ9p_OJkJrXgCX5YW1ysV1ljY0xP_PiMuzRtJkEtbiI_D8-E1eKna25GW6Tfi5wnEsqr55oMifsa2hWcx9DLdz-_cGb121sw4DYhq4/s320/winter+2010+013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554029720416581794" /></a><br /><br />The finished ottoman...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYvwtVxPzutC2W69bHHkQWk2AavJpXufeEj5JYP4zgka-CSraP0sASEiTshPP_K4fiUJDzxcHxl-XNKbK63kBXRqF3VUB5Mqn7V6AHW-wD76pfFzCNyNNGgkrcPGQURWvqlYnZL7Kqts/s1600/winter+2010+014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYvwtVxPzutC2W69bHHkQWk2AavJpXufeEj5JYP4zgka-CSraP0sASEiTshPP_K4fiUJDzxcHxl-XNKbK63kBXRqF3VUB5Mqn7V6AHW-wD76pfFzCNyNNGgkrcPGQURWvqlYnZL7Kqts/s320/winter+2010+014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554029997256912882" /></a><br /><br />This was so fun and fantastic! No sewing-- just folding and stapling! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TQr6Nu9biIbjh2YTHWh1TV8UecPXRCY8QKQLi1RZnfIJZjGHlAQty88m9RvkLnY2fI2PZLHuK05DfWT1_U3ir0k-2kCvwlioJjVNxLRK1PGR7cyNO3tlMhdeTHaqYgc6ctcUeWEMtxE/s1600/winter+2010+016.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TQr6Nu9biIbjh2YTHWh1TV8UecPXRCY8QKQLi1RZnfIJZjGHlAQty88m9RvkLnY2fI2PZLHuK05DfWT1_U3ir0k-2kCvwlioJjVNxLRK1PGR7cyNO3tlMhdeTHaqYgc6ctcUeWEMtxE/s320/winter+2010+016.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554030297539786546" /></a><br /><br />So how does it look?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QZlA1Ja665AKUtLq0R4zsbfwQ5ZQWw5TXcVl8ed4NKU69IaaRRWhf7Cnyo6xHnNN5CrczgQziJ2NpFNCkabHZl1Ux9_RmouegKwCCzpZki4L4gnxK_BhISdlOUOcBRy3huoz-xWZG94/s1600/winter+2010+019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QZlA1Ja665AKUtLq0R4zsbfwQ5ZQWw5TXcVl8ed4NKU69IaaRRWhf7Cnyo6xHnNN5CrczgQziJ2NpFNCkabHZl1Ux9_RmouegKwCCzpZki4L4gnxK_BhISdlOUOcBRy3huoz-xWZG94/s320/winter+2010+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554030482964044658" /></a><br /><br />Lula Belle gives it her paw of approval! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdmJiyaWAbgYPhVvrY4JysDcs6zz0sfwQUkTr5RDCtW6V09Jm3tqNaaxj9LFotFKxLqtwjAI41-fw4CTBhKoMxjuVSg8PbkRbT2goB22o7PTK0PQ3_spnpb8JONkSJ5GuLjvlQ3r1sXg/s1600/winter+2010+020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdmJiyaWAbgYPhVvrY4JysDcs6zz0sfwQUkTr5RDCtW6V09Jm3tqNaaxj9LFotFKxLqtwjAI41-fw4CTBhKoMxjuVSg8PbkRbT2goB22o7PTK0PQ3_spnpb8JONkSJ5GuLjvlQ3r1sXg/s320/winter+2010+020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554030696452846178" /></a><br /><br />Keep calm and creatively yours!<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Nicole</span>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-89475947986406454822010-10-23T13:01:00.000-07:002010-10-23T13:24:13.087-07:00Initials are like tea in the south....<span style="font-style:italic;">Like tea in the south? Pretty Sweet!</span><br /><br />I love the South. Everything about it makes me absolutely fall in love with it over and over again! I love the warmth of sun, the closeness of the beach, the oak trees, the smell of spring, the sounds of fall. I love being southern more than anything else in the world. I love our accent and the way we completely mush together words....like when we say "fixin' to" or "ya hear." I love wearing pearls with every outfit and drinking sweet iced tea. My most favorite things of all...the word "yall" and MONOGRAMS! I love seeing the letters of my name plastered on all of my bags, bed spread, towels, and more! (Even my dog has monogrammed pjs!) I don't feel like it's vain, but I feel like it is oh-so-charming! Everyone should have something with their letters on it! <br /><br />Monogram + easy affordable craft = a very happy Southern Belle! <br /><br />I made these sweet letters for a friends 4 year old girl. I bought the wooden letters at Hobby Lobby for $1.99 a piece. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemULX7tD_TLdpUKbKxQXM-0G26qAXGlRL7_oBAJ4Ks0eT_wFbmcj5mv11r_lijkfccomFex1sGuSWmmVOTd-JtaV-je8VorOGYTApQqEb2n8LxvnRR_QFNSobfEPOW9HwF8rPSMoHonQ/s1600/Ethan+Homecoming+023.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemULX7tD_TLdpUKbKxQXM-0G26qAXGlRL7_oBAJ4Ks0eT_wFbmcj5mv11r_lijkfccomFex1sGuSWmmVOTd-JtaV-je8VorOGYTApQqEb2n8LxvnRR_QFNSobfEPOW9HwF8rPSMoHonQ/s320/Ethan+Homecoming+023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531337780170386194" /></a><br /><br />I gathered a piece of scrapbook paper for each letter, Mod Podge, and an exacto knife! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0axQqbLRdsNgJdage5UfRVBmUfon33WIApvkayfGnyQzNxt4I4ijDApXCzA2L1zLXd4i4EYQI3MFM3LQGyGZ85PIKtpBF4hZj5bQm1iC5DI7bQTvZW7zq_5GhlHkFrBslb9wt8Y8stA/s1600/Ethan+Homecoming+024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0axQqbLRdsNgJdage5UfRVBmUfon33WIApvkayfGnyQzNxt4I4ijDApXCzA2L1zLXd4i4EYQI3MFM3LQGyGZ85PIKtpBF4hZj5bQm1iC5DI7bQTvZW7zq_5GhlHkFrBslb9wt8Y8stA/s320/Ethan+Homecoming+024.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531338219739089634" /></a><br /><br />I traced each letter on the scrapbook paper and carefully cut it out. Next, I applied a layer of Mod Podge, dipped the scrapbook paper in water, placed the paper on the letter, and applied a final coat of Mod Podge. After the letters were dry, I trimmed any edges with an exacto knife. Using hot glue, I applied the ribbon for easy hanging. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Tadaaaa</span>! The final product:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKF8TTDc-uX5DGPVG0sNPdbXhwMHTLBQl-gWHrrQFKJRfZFbIm-fl_28Go0xwg1E4tUYOWd1iEMLtUDCxphY3Q4gu_1YO2cIqTM4li_9gL5-GS1sL6w2WVFm7rco7khfQu5qUd3j4TW38/s1600/Ethan+Homecoming+027.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKF8TTDc-uX5DGPVG0sNPdbXhwMHTLBQl-gWHrrQFKJRfZFbIm-fl_28Go0xwg1E4tUYOWd1iEMLtUDCxphY3Q4gu_1YO2cIqTM4li_9gL5-GS1sL6w2WVFm7rco7khfQu5qUd3j4TW38/s320/Ethan+Homecoming+027.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531339022623531362" /></a><br /><br />The possibilities are truly endless! It's sweet, it's southern, and it's personal! <br /><br />Yall Come Back, Ya'Hear! <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Nicole</span>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-601239537138291422010-10-19T18:16:00.000-07:002010-10-19T18:43:46.912-07:00Pottery Barn taste....Goodwill Budget....Inspiration to me comes in the form of a seasonal magazine with the big letters <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">"P O T T E R Y B A R N"</span> at the top. I squeal every time! I literally take the magazine, grab a blanket, a cold diet coke, and sit on the couch and savor every page. It's always so delicious! <br /><br />Saturday, my mom and I made our Goodwill run after a delish breakfast at IHOP. (it was seriously the best Saturday morning ever!) We came across a table that had simple charm and great height. The visions started forming and we HAD to have it! After the $9.99 was spent on the table (we picked up a few picture frames as well!) we were on our way home with a couple of great finds! We grabbed our new issue of Pottery Barn and on page 50 we saw IT! This table had the bones of becoming the perfect table on an empty wall at my mom's house. The picture frames will be a perfect side dish! This project was especially fun because I had an assistant(my mom)! <br /><br />Our inspiration:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXo2RwSBiuAzmELiQOrxTnxic0Gv6ej4YCkO7MdGhB4siFnxswC7JHUkx-x1Hf2CXPWxV8AlVJvC3x0jU54l9RNk9o4BP9UDO_CETlqa-nr40o6pY1PMC4eKwkuAtNcDLz7T230CYKXo/s1600/DSC00484.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXo2RwSBiuAzmELiQOrxTnxic0Gv6ej4YCkO7MdGhB4siFnxswC7JHUkx-x1Hf2CXPWxV8AlVJvC3x0jU54l9RNk9o4BP9UDO_CETlqa-nr40o6pY1PMC4eKwkuAtNcDLz7T230CYKXo/s320/DSC00484.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529933674782797042" /></a><br /><br />Our materials:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuovWyDhewyviTChmXU-WxAaXbuSjiHPxoeccSexDf1XMjTdLURHkLcJaW0qaUmagLlD1EOtksRLr4LP2UWZnuti8prxmd1lxNiNGZ3tHPLgtQo5yDtSoNug7ajOwXw9SEU1Hp7pmbKEo/s1600/DSC00478.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuovWyDhewyviTChmXU-WxAaXbuSjiHPxoeccSexDf1XMjTdLURHkLcJaW0qaUmagLlD1EOtksRLr4LP2UWZnuti8prxmd1lxNiNGZ3tHPLgtQo5yDtSoNug7ajOwXw9SEU1Hp7pmbKEo/s320/DSC00478.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529934022634763522" /></a><br />and...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4C2xchQr8mB9xx_iDWYD4ylh0TJv3yWkxNWrD6MRprmTTGAOu3WSgs7PO0AuuhRSICGx4UniBtkXAOWsh5Q5sK8qRUmXDFoaP7gGnfVyDDCpkJVKhyphenhyphendwPLlB5CMpoaFkStR9fV5Bj850/s1600/DSC00487.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4C2xchQr8mB9xx_iDWYD4ylh0TJv3yWkxNWrD6MRprmTTGAOu3WSgs7PO0AuuhRSICGx4UniBtkXAOWsh5Q5sK8qRUmXDFoaP7gGnfVyDDCpkJVKhyphenhyphendwPLlB5CMpoaFkStR9fV5Bj850/s320/DSC00487.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529934336585810690" /></a><br /><br />We began by painting 2 coats of chocolate froth(yum) on our table! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2hH_7l3tfnccmx1ItV8QjFcjtxfEGT6tc9KBqdu76ZPKMy0MiWqKGOyS2MiSn_aX6sGue-emBkimIaV701RVNCSdarqgwgo3LPe9Im_TnnBNeoheaRSjXWowKJPxyAgwSQlcKWiKyoA/s1600/DSC00483.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2hH_7l3tfnccmx1ItV8QjFcjtxfEGT6tc9KBqdu76ZPKMy0MiWqKGOyS2MiSn_aX6sGue-emBkimIaV701RVNCSdarqgwgo3LPe9Im_TnnBNeoheaRSjXWowKJPxyAgwSQlcKWiKyoA/s320/DSC00483.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529937781966075554" /></a><br />(That's my assistant and her 2 dogs! Notice everyone is sitting down...hmmm)<br /><br />We removed those hideous pictures and painted the frames. One of the frames was so unique, I decided to just sand it down. It's amazing what a little sandpaper can do. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWpj2ZHYkCA6y_WPfeYxXzvW9UkdyH3TYp9thFGgi3mX1szV-glmcGCxCRLGBG_7DYwTy6SiP6BrdYwkqPUDIYJeGWNABYkFeztxfsC6tq0oeM3l3vi4J_3dqU0_BJDrT1RO_5mHBGJA/s1600/DSC00494.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWpj2ZHYkCA6y_WPfeYxXzvW9UkdyH3TYp9thFGgi3mX1szV-glmcGCxCRLGBG_7DYwTy6SiP6BrdYwkqPUDIYJeGWNABYkFeztxfsC6tq0oeM3l3vi4J_3dqU0_BJDrT1RO_5mHBGJA/s320/DSC00494.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529935715120103138" /></a><br /><br />We distressed the table and I must say it turned out fabulous!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3FR_2rJqNMGmC9ztRMO85Z2oW9PLfunZyiKPDa2Y73OEz65Nk3Zjrnsfaez3xP52m3z9DmK7hwRPZo6aeHDMqzsVIGe6714OWSWf-Z6H9NpBji11YpmkNjBkvSFfoe3gjEu5OjbyBIU/s1600/DSC00497.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3FR_2rJqNMGmC9ztRMO85Z2oW9PLfunZyiKPDa2Y73OEz65Nk3Zjrnsfaez3xP52m3z9DmK7hwRPZo6aeHDMqzsVIGe6714OWSWf-Z6H9NpBji11YpmkNjBkvSFfoe3gjEu5OjbyBIU/s320/DSC00497.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529936274831033650" /></a><br /><br />This project is a work in progress. There are more frames to paint, more accessories to find, and more Pottery Barn pages to look through! Keep checking back for the final project! <br /><br />Wishing you all Pottery Barn wishes and creative dreams! <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Nicole</span>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-92203915337212237282010-10-12T17:27:00.001-07:002010-10-12T17:38:41.310-07:00Keep Calm and PaintSo, I finished the other painting for my bestie's nursery. I must say they are adorable! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqxz7CaIW1eDpDWMSAPuACvEblL9CWz1AkrCR4uDDKEzkUQW5bEMCofoB1ML-JFAEzMBlTg5fBqDTPE0mNhVZ_asiCtXsjBMk_K3P-ckmI9PCLRK_R9CxJOP_4uj1E2Y9eb_wsec0x-Nc/s1600/fall+2010+043.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqxz7CaIW1eDpDWMSAPuACvEblL9CWz1AkrCR4uDDKEzkUQW5bEMCofoB1ML-JFAEzMBlTg5fBqDTPE0mNhVZ_asiCtXsjBMk_K3P-ckmI9PCLRK_R9CxJOP_4uj1E2Y9eb_wsec0x-Nc/s320/fall+2010+043.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527320935281515378" /></a><br /><br />Aren't those the cutest!!!! Those sweet pictures made me want to post other pictures I have painted. All originally painted by me but they were painted at Paint Party Studios (the greatest place in Mobile!) <br />Here are a few! <br />The lovely ballerina...I also did a blonde ballerina for my friend's sweet baby girl! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZH7RJkGUBN775QZcRCR1oYXlG_FQf5s9yfQvC4U2PpC-P59JoqpDD1BXJ3uNZ2gKSFTAfspMOB5AtO4HaE7S_VHrdgMDU8dacW1I38yEqsC6X48uq3_EelS3N8THvjifF20QfdibaB8/s1600/Summer+2010+085.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZH7RJkGUBN775QZcRCR1oYXlG_FQf5s9yfQvC4U2PpC-P59JoqpDD1BXJ3uNZ2gKSFTAfspMOB5AtO4HaE7S_VHrdgMDU8dacW1I38yEqsC6X48uq3_EelS3N8THvjifF20QfdibaB8/s320/Summer+2010+085.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527321589890741842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwY3V_t9CtRi-H_hem6JWca4vNjKjJISHPKiohd07Uz-rwBY5iJf4638eMks7z_3JGjMZHzxbFimILgxae8oJCxF1lJxID9dHlr8kKHnIZHCC1utZIpfsJFmL5VHRanfHtebApIA5SOWo/s1600/Summer+2010+088.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwY3V_t9CtRi-H_hem6JWca4vNjKjJISHPKiohd07Uz-rwBY5iJf4638eMks7z_3JGjMZHzxbFimILgxae8oJCxF1lJxID9dHlr8kKHnIZHCC1utZIpfsJFmL5VHRanfHtebApIA5SOWo/s320/Summer+2010+088.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527321963196350434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9l-P9REwcAcjRSy_lrnlytWJeyM6cVXL9O1Qcm3F0iAScJOqUjVO5xveWgjLJFJ7vU_rAVnXXGGHzGsDfn5Na7Dd1QypV7vy-xUSZgZu7Tn77Vl0NtU7sY5f4O1DTXYhH7G2bBp7RAWo/s1600/Summer+2010+089.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9l-P9REwcAcjRSy_lrnlytWJeyM6cVXL9O1Qcm3F0iAScJOqUjVO5xveWgjLJFJ7vU_rAVnXXGGHzGsDfn5Na7Dd1QypV7vy-xUSZgZu7Tn77Vl0NtU7sY5f4O1DTXYhH7G2bBp7RAWo/s320/Summer+2010+089.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527322171315590930" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHG0jFNC4ptStWs_oT0iymR_KOEoixtzikauP8MgsEXIhhzrV2HaU09K6imn3gxwfZMDpXtTbhodBk3fn0ICHdJ35f-Pmnk98rIlfCTLJR3pgD999w63a_cof6Lu-GEHp5SHF9Sj7LnxY/s1600/Summer+2010+090.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHG0jFNC4ptStWs_oT0iymR_KOEoixtzikauP8MgsEXIhhzrV2HaU09K6imn3gxwfZMDpXtTbhodBk3fn0ICHdJ35f-Pmnk98rIlfCTLJR3pgD999w63a_cof6Lu-GEHp5SHF9Sj7LnxY/s320/Summer+2010+090.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527322378008301554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zoAgN0kG92nfI2ChWgHrXJjz32jHTM9JzAk1_SBMCAxjEYih2LYBpEEGQaWKz45tkRb98TB9k9zE_fWXf5-Ckln0wngoif54U6YrTdA1NVqA7krakDAdHD257j_Zs2gfYtJv5yllIG4/s1600/Summer+2010+094.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zoAgN0kG92nfI2ChWgHrXJjz32jHTM9JzAk1_SBMCAxjEYih2LYBpEEGQaWKz45tkRb98TB9k9zE_fWXf5-Ckln0wngoif54U6YrTdA1NVqA7krakDAdHD257j_Zs2gfYtJv5yllIG4/s320/Summer+2010+094.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527322572788238082" /></a><br />And a Nicole original...Tres Poppies! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohvgyFIsiOdiFDig7Uf5ZY1jcVnJj9o5VBo5fCfhZKRUn7hDT0QCJd7VqK_zTie5YE7RYmLKLHuSwk1Ew_3EQB7OMTZSLWN_0sM8eu018U_cf-BweQ5cJrFG84s1vFzaicDmZzMY6vgE/s1600/Summer+2010+087.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohvgyFIsiOdiFDig7Uf5ZY1jcVnJj9o5VBo5fCfhZKRUn7hDT0QCJd7VqK_zTie5YE7RYmLKLHuSwk1Ew_3EQB7OMTZSLWN_0sM8eu018U_cf-BweQ5cJrFG84s1vFzaicDmZzMY6vgE/s320/Summer+2010+087.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527322829630569586" /></a><br />Fabulous! <br />Creatively yours, <br />NicoleNicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-16645834112396336952010-10-03T20:08:00.000-07:002010-10-03T20:26:59.059-07:00Crafty Sunday...Maybe it's the weather!Maybe it's the weather, but all I wanted to do today is projects!!! I began my morning with a fabulous monkey painting for my bestie's nursery! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8tfJxkdJf2lDM1iwzkXSh9qhUvyfxuTFP5ZQnZrsmOq01nZjI9DvNfMEh-GbsHYY4YfhNdNNyZBpKMz_SjcEIH2yzlEGT8xBZ68TUqqECwcLoaBBv28Gn_NWa2Bgim8YG9NxaGzE4h8/s1600/fall+2010+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8tfJxkdJf2lDM1iwzkXSh9qhUvyfxuTFP5ZQnZrsmOq01nZjI9DvNfMEh-GbsHYY4YfhNdNNyZBpKMz_SjcEIH2yzlEGT8xBZ68TUqqECwcLoaBBv28Gn_NWa2Bgim8YG9NxaGzE4h8/s320/fall+2010+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524022838619783778" /></a><br /><br />Too cute right?!! (It's not an original but I couldn't let her pay $100 for that same picture in a store!)<br /><br />After a full day of shopping and cleaning, I pulled out my projects basket and dug out a few picture frames. <br />The first 2 frames I used my scrapbook/ mod paudge method. They turned out adorable! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbheoZiYoKUVkyS-PlBSiywaFShmbb_UFf4C7IfjKGjT8d5ur_ieDqFHOJGgGolmbC2TQZTSdixrYFf8_mKZq7UzuXdxj9ezdoHvXhGySXgQuT67t8NB8Zg0_oEoxeCLOnP2aLdhcfAu8/s1600/fall+2010+021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbheoZiYoKUVkyS-PlBSiywaFShmbb_UFf4C7IfjKGjT8d5ur_ieDqFHOJGgGolmbC2TQZTSdixrYFf8_mKZq7UzuXdxj9ezdoHvXhGySXgQuT67t8NB8Zg0_oEoxeCLOnP2aLdhcfAu8/s320/fall+2010+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524023931631068482" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">WHO DAT!!!!</span> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoK-iZlbPYf1GRrEkARuXdc6PdDu0u65B_URlKuY7GbU_tkbXPzUKndezzjNx7qmIigcPsPiqUFxOqxFS8o82hiKv-IJ7c8nyEUaEa6hbKiSwV3_9aD_dKuZMsCTWu2PIj8fK8NuaBkTc/s1600/fall+2010+020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoK-iZlbPYf1GRrEkARuXdc6PdDu0u65B_URlKuY7GbU_tkbXPzUKndezzjNx7qmIigcPsPiqUFxOqxFS8o82hiKv-IJ7c8nyEUaEa6hbKiSwV3_9aD_dKuZMsCTWu2PIj8fK8NuaBkTc/s320/fall+2010+020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524024213318570258" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GO JAGS! </span><br /><br />The third picture frame was my original inspiration for my craft journey. I saw a picture frame at Objects and I fell in love! However, I looked at the price tag and it said $39.95. I thought that it looked easy enough for anyone to do! Well, I made my frame for all of $4.00. Crazy right?! I began by painting 2 coats of Chocolate Froth (my fav color!). <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5eQ_3m0OPJYIUwMkCqwMdPQImiQ0mcY9HwzRmD2EtK3JP68i9coo9etWRIreKrF60tcQYyn3obJ1h0-YiKZZmBoFSI0fKbGA060IcuV2-_kTm9ETIJeQpMFgPxsdYA_BvHjxn-e0uCo/s1600/fall+2010+012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5eQ_3m0OPJYIUwMkCqwMdPQImiQ0mcY9HwzRmD2EtK3JP68i9coo9etWRIreKrF60tcQYyn3obJ1h0-YiKZZmBoFSI0fKbGA060IcuV2-_kTm9ETIJeQpMFgPxsdYA_BvHjxn-e0uCo/s320/fall+2010+012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524025044559546338" /></a><br />While my paint was drying, I pulled out my pink ribbon and made a cute little bow! I took pearls (beads that look like pearls) and put them on string. Then, I took the string of pearls and wrapped it around the bow a few times. (Don't forget to hot glue it in place!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fWPYECg6PP698o5metk_vUb0AT5ryiJHFpQmi0Z3DahOlRBCj-LLPefOQehC6H6KuqpoW83l1zhQfLb-GeLTA3OHYevK149RIfV5zSfy5jkuVMNbAQtJHvdk00QT6EYRlfGhV5VOvoM/s1600/fall+2010+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fWPYECg6PP698o5metk_vUb0AT5ryiJHFpQmi0Z3DahOlRBCj-LLPefOQehC6H6KuqpoW83l1zhQfLb-GeLTA3OHYevK149RIfV5zSfy5jkuVMNbAQtJHvdk00QT6EYRlfGhV5VOvoM/s320/fall+2010+011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524025632006860898" /></a><br />After my paint dried, I pulled out my square of sandpaper and went to town! I lightly distressed the wood, glued on my bow, and VIOLA! My fabulous $39.95 picture frame (for $4.00) FANTASTIC!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVpObhTp_l75p3TDEyoNzCBVdMI1KYrMWprJQrsGhKCkagp_88UKtVS3erOLJuXso1coW6mE4s8mcCqFlWYtQhs1Ubqik6oVUd-drENvsTGJUXDnft_1RGiTePsDqf0PXNCDwZmWh9DY/s1600/fall+2010+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVpObhTp_l75p3TDEyoNzCBVdMI1KYrMWprJQrsGhKCkagp_88UKtVS3erOLJuXso1coW6mE4s8mcCqFlWYtQhs1Ubqik6oVUd-drENvsTGJUXDnft_1RGiTePsDqf0PXNCDwZmWh9DY/s320/fall+2010+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524026182841418130" /></a><br />It looks adorable with a picture of my best girls in it! <br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNR7E0D4BAzVoawd8ivjfCMvi5wpr21WcvFqzXynthQzX3H4xILlD3ELgNZpVU078FRF6U9M9DWnsJud41fogRcRvNtVdOtsjDbQmajRf4rDyi4ucLonjPyB-aFiZ8hzwGoiWyIAXWNu0/s1600/fall+2010+019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNR7E0D4BAzVoawd8ivjfCMvi5wpr21WcvFqzXynthQzX3H4xILlD3ELgNZpVU078FRF6U9M9DWnsJud41fogRcRvNtVdOtsjDbQmajRf4rDyi4ucLonjPyB-aFiZ8hzwGoiWyIAXWNu0/s320/fall+2010+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524026561691715954" /></a><br />Creatively Yours! <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Nicole</span>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-63401138199558896702010-09-12T20:47:00.001-07:002010-09-12T21:00:33.125-07:00My list of excuses as of why I have not blogged:<br />1. school <br />2. grad school<br />3. Did I mention school?<br /><br />It has slightly knocked the wind out of my sail but I am slowly getting into a routine! Yay for routines! Well I had a little time this weekend and I have a craft basket yelling my name! So I dug out a simple but super cute and quick project! <br /><br />A while back, my mom and I obsessed over a trip to the local Goodwills (I say Goodwills because we visited all 3 in one day!)Anyways, I think that we spent $40 between the 2 of us, but we definitely struck pay dirt! One of our finds was a wooden candle holder for $.79. We thought it had potential so we scooped it up. Later on that day I found a fabulous pillar candle for $1.99 at a clothing store. I loved it because the wick had a pearl on it--my favorite! <br /><br />So my vision of this candle holder was for it to be placed in my mom's new fabulous shabby chic-ed bedroom! <br /><br />So I gathered my materials (that's the teacher talk in me!) which consisted of Chocolate Froth colored paint and some sandpaper. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENKjcL0DL1YcrHPCHR3nwmFwuPRJbLPqM9s005_OJ6KLqhy9cXo554Pr5Bqhaks5UQLzS7lnkM56haVtFXkTJEQQxWwTLIJgeuOeCryXAIaPyTaGTSlsHWXlO-jrwUBFhXKD7RTF8azs/s1600/Candle+craft+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENKjcL0DL1YcrHPCHR3nwmFwuPRJbLPqM9s005_OJ6KLqhy9cXo554Pr5Bqhaks5UQLzS7lnkM56haVtFXkTJEQQxWwTLIJgeuOeCryXAIaPyTaGTSlsHWXlO-jrwUBFhXKD7RTF8azs/s320/Candle+craft+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516241957913770210" /></a><br /><br />Next, I painted 2 coats of delish chocolate froth on the candle holder. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_-HHKQzuA_rIU4tXHR_eHuIWosjOCO9CrgsL7vpugw1LQUlxik_vZfEFGALwWlEPQdyY3UOKxk9UNpe-LECASOl4L6L8wW3qFBaEXlhxj_eodYwSZ4walU72fDvHjBbB01oJQRxu4uE/s1600/Candle+craft+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_-HHKQzuA_rIU4tXHR_eHuIWosjOCO9CrgsL7vpugw1LQUlxik_vZfEFGALwWlEPQdyY3UOKxk9UNpe-LECASOl4L6L8wW3qFBaEXlhxj_eodYwSZ4walU72fDvHjBbB01oJQRxu4uE/s320/Candle+craft+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242364620419618" /></a><br /><br />After the paint dried, I grabbed a small square of sandpaper and distressed! I think it turned our simply fantastic! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNrhyBD8-VzHUM-B3mCbp5L12cIfy_1yWxSAxo0-ou0RHCd3Rnh6QlY1vKaz2PALIc82n_RalsAEkUXnKhp7okME3gb9hdxicvOKIiCHCMbHwFPyXseHuvK25CRQ8Lnkz4pXSIZN2-2g/s1600/Candle+craft+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNrhyBD8-VzHUM-B3mCbp5L12cIfy_1yWxSAxo0-ou0RHCd3Rnh6QlY1vKaz2PALIc82n_RalsAEkUXnKhp7okME3gb9hdxicvOKIiCHCMbHwFPyXseHuvK25CRQ8Lnkz4pXSIZN2-2g/s320/Candle+craft+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242836815960642" /></a><br />My mom should be proud!Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-81612897595682470492010-08-24T20:02:00.000-07:002010-08-24T20:09:45.431-07:00It's been a while...Okay so i have been super busy!!! School has started so many of my craft projects are now being worked on by 14 smiling kindergarteners! However, I have been frequenting the Goodwill! (I love this place!) I have plenty of projects BEGGING me to begin and hopefully I will have some time soon! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Future projects to look out for:</span><br />- Cupcake stands (I bought a ton of supplies from Goodwill!)<br />- Candle holder<br />- Another candle holder thing (my mom donated this!)<br />- 4 picture frames<br />- 2 wooden chairs<br /><br />I am also looking forward to purchasing a monogramming machine! I think I have found one, but I have to have a craft table. So, I am also looking for a craft table to put it on, which is not as easy to find. If you have any ideas, PLEASE share share share!Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-30903105213418417902010-08-03T20:37:00.000-07:002010-08-03T20:53:43.052-07:00Back to School....a day of lasts...Today has been a long day of lasts. I had my last breakfast, lunch, and dinner of my summer 2010. It was a super fun one and I'm sad to see it go! But, I must carry on. It's time for a new adventure! Thursday I will find out who will be my precious new kindergarteners! After much work on my classroom (I'll post pics later!), and I mean A LOT of classroom work, I think I am about 98% finished! <br /><br />So as I am looking online for some cute new teaching ideas and I came across a craft project to make a lap desk. It sounded easy enough! I gathered a few materials (dry erase board, fabric, hot glue gun, and plastic bags) and headed over to Lizzie's house. Here is what we came up with! <br /><br />First, I glued 3 sides of fabric around my dry erase board. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfIDVPb5ESwTWy8Lh7fdVJiihq8p6z0A8zIO_C2DZvdcYReZmq7Sx5OJDqFfvoxJqq44mG0_ak1s4sr35OfsVRmZYPWQb2eFdEhlK2xdUwmijNq78kRiQ4MzyKcrvhBZNQ1QZAFQM5ys/s1600/Crafts+016.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfIDVPb5ESwTWy8Lh7fdVJiihq8p6z0A8zIO_C2DZvdcYReZmq7Sx5OJDqFfvoxJqq44mG0_ak1s4sr35OfsVRmZYPWQb2eFdEhlK2xdUwmijNq78kRiQ4MzyKcrvhBZNQ1QZAFQM5ys/s320/Crafts+016.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501396447512546274" /></a><br /><br />Then I stuffed it with plastic bags, what a great way to REUSE! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTXO8obuxOHrezo098Rnem5dX6yvJQ7WXwNlYn9s188-wYgmFo_BgBXcBbk2kfaPla0cscEayaHdsocslj3AgigEKwpL1tEyeZwtj8Yyb1z3beMDlMfuP_ig2rDXKyb6r-5M_7o7Vo6s/s1600/Crafts+020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTXO8obuxOHrezo098Rnem5dX6yvJQ7WXwNlYn9s188-wYgmFo_BgBXcBbk2kfaPla0cscEayaHdsocslj3AgigEKwpL1tEyeZwtj8Yyb1z3beMDlMfuP_ig2rDXKyb6r-5M_7o7Vo6s/s320/Crafts+020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501396877424603058" /></a><br /><br />I glued the fourth side and added ribbon and a bow!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_JSjx8u-XxiiaE3fbMMCNBbbgmI-0mu44h4Z13XVyiKV5W4axztqdv86PhNxKwhanr7QKJM61zXJuZ63-rOmvSYjDPmR9eGvTh2l7BC-29C98b4Ryoyh-2sGE_NoqG0688htOHRnTm2g/s1600/Crafts+022.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_JSjx8u-XxiiaE3fbMMCNBbbgmI-0mu44h4Z13XVyiKV5W4axztqdv86PhNxKwhanr7QKJM61zXJuZ63-rOmvSYjDPmR9eGvTh2l7BC-29C98b4Ryoyh-2sGE_NoqG0688htOHRnTm2g/s320/Crafts+022.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501397178817783314" /></a><br /><br />My students are going to love these! The possibilities are endless!!!!!! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdmdLjKlSLlJSnkbO_d2IrLLsQKtwNKkolzA68ZQMX3yd7K4Yp7hYdky2Grjj1YwimYNmK6W6cQPFEO85Zlc4i6yuIObKpV3SunAbeSMiidqP3PHwSVH145xvdO75-Z6WKUvbYpaBXHo/s1600/Crafts+024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdmdLjKlSLlJSnkbO_d2IrLLsQKtwNKkolzA68ZQMX3yd7K4Yp7hYdky2Grjj1YwimYNmK6W6cQPFEO85Zlc4i6yuIObKpV3SunAbeSMiidqP3PHwSVH145xvdO75-Z6WKUvbYpaBXHo/s320/Crafts+024.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501397493313881778" /></a>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-78412324231761724582010-08-02T19:55:00.000-07:002010-08-02T20:16:55.748-07:00A picture (frame) is worth so many words!Inspiration is everywhere! I saw a cute picture frame online and I thought to myself "I can do that!" With a little help from the internet and a couple of DIY websites, I have made the cutest picture frame! I gathered a few materials...unfinished frame, Mod-Podge, cute paper, and a hot pink flower. <br /><br />First, I traced my picture frame on the cute paper. I cut around the picture frame with an Exacto knife (I love those things!). <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Pj4PJG4o6NobohT9zgbOcyj7T5NIK_CZ7fVb5ISs8SMNeYeA5ECP0oiPOHhrJZ7vEO9bayWgbHDVfHI8ocHGAP5U3hwAT2H0FwLr_a4Dirf01l5RNmQy63CaOZbww0HskRPVaPIDFXY/s1600/Crafts+010.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Pj4PJG4o6NobohT9zgbOcyj7T5NIK_CZ7fVb5ISs8SMNeYeA5ECP0oiPOHhrJZ7vEO9bayWgbHDVfHI8ocHGAP5U3hwAT2H0FwLr_a4Dirf01l5RNmQy63CaOZbww0HskRPVaPIDFXY/s320/Crafts+010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501014073888994706" /></a><br /> <br />Set the paper to the side. Next I painted the sides and the inner area of the frame white so that the wood is not seen. Then I put a layer of Mod-Podge on the picture frame. I gently soaked the paper in water and applied it to the frame. While the paper is still wet, apply another coat of Mod-Podge. Once it has dried, apply another coat- for good measure!<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihuH1BNun-Ff8kalpNI-gzGi_JdsYuXOOmoZf389PHKhVjWAh4V-M0FZOw4uz8HAQ8v7O83v7A08jdM4GMj_6JEAiMpIr0zpQC3qFe6MtezFuZlbYXiUcHyoYgsphdget5zV11S5Csie0/s1600/Crafts+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihuH1BNun-Ff8kalpNI-gzGi_JdsYuXOOmoZf389PHKhVjWAh4V-M0FZOw4uz8HAQ8v7O83v7A08jdM4GMj_6JEAiMpIr0zpQC3qFe6MtezFuZlbYXiUcHyoYgsphdget5zV11S5Csie0/s320/Crafts+011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501015308198261938" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLi1cekvqNbNKT9FyNuVVKcEjDRVuZ_3HrO4zjZdLN50qWjS_C6fIGKgerApOUgVyck4VWeO_IYUJISTdnqSRYV-aCSbCgC0JolBaNeMyrxCYDIaOA_9lhFXkOopQf3-U7nciOC1XQ4U/s1600/Crafts+012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLi1cekvqNbNKT9FyNuVVKcEjDRVuZ_3HrO4zjZdLN50qWjS_C6fIGKgerApOUgVyck4VWeO_IYUJISTdnqSRYV-aCSbCgC0JolBaNeMyrxCYDIaOA_9lhFXkOopQf3-U7nciOC1XQ4U/s320/Crafts+012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501015542143104850" /></a><br /><br />After the Mod-Podge has dried, I trimmed the edges and added a super cute pink flower! <span style="font-weight:bold;">The final project: </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5YN_JMbm2PGrcYOH_-Et3tgdEAx0YTzQuLkTLuukttIE59NVAYx-2wB9xDYXf7MaUEOhqPSpSU84z5DTgVhk-mslCYwMjKcGNp8NSpkXttykVtkfGMygNxUU5hL1YnFSvjHXx_syWp4/s1600/Crafts+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5YN_JMbm2PGrcYOH_-Et3tgdEAx0YTzQuLkTLuukttIE59NVAYx-2wB9xDYXf7MaUEOhqPSpSU84z5DTgVhk-mslCYwMjKcGNp8NSpkXttykVtkfGMygNxUU5hL1YnFSvjHXx_syWp4/s320/Crafts+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501016423350150978" /></a><br /><br />Tell me what ya think! I would love some insight!<br /><br />I plan on making more picture frames in college game day colors and designs! Let me know if you would like to order one and the college and it will be ready within the week! Cost is $10.(Auburn fans will have to pay more! ROLL TIDE!)<br /><br />Keeping calm and creatively yours!Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-37901100443992562202010-07-28T21:41:00.000-07:002010-07-28T22:01:19.596-07:00Keep Calm and Create...A day of firsts!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPYHYUObRUAz_LOWcfk0_1PUG1FLiD39j-u6FFBWTGtjfhAA5aySTFwU8wejd5S-dgdVJzAIn0OUrIOPvOI3JKh0RqCl4B3W7tFtS65MQDrffB83C1yh4-B3NQh53Dej3SeYn3-PfBco/s1600/keepcalm_6257.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPYHYUObRUAz_LOWcfk0_1PUG1FLiD39j-u6FFBWTGtjfhAA5aySTFwU8wejd5S-dgdVJzAIn0OUrIOPvOI3JKh0RqCl4B3W7tFtS65MQDrffB83C1yh4-B3NQh53Dej3SeYn3-PfBco/s320/keepcalm_6257.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499188512026232338" /></a><br /><br />I recently came across the saying "Keep Calm and Carry on." After much inspiration, I have decided to adopt this as my life motto. As a kindergarten teacher, keeping calm and carrying on is a regular part of everyday life. I want to use this motto as every part of my life in as many ways as possible, starting with my blog! Fabulous! <br /><br />Now off to my great day of firsts! I painted my first "free hand" picture today. I have painted many pictures before, thanks to the fabulous Renee of Paint Party Studios, but never one completely on my own. Recently, a friend asked me to paint her a picture of a blonde haired ballerina. I said I would, I cannot say no to anything, and it turned out fabulous! So with that confidence in tact, I decided to do a painting for my guest bedroom. I love poppies! What a fun and fabulous flower! So I painted 3 white poppies on a blue background. Not bad for a first painting. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qNE9Sefl_7GaAM4I3fnFK-IaDFSBofedwO_ki_Ifps4pgmpZA_AjI6sPI7vXeQUOZPqdi6ZGpezWNjTGx0BRx8bnGo8GGZV4QcNFy4c2xmu5qmvgVJI6FQQ0khdTgukSgjpTNOuy6W4/s1600/Summer+2010+087.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qNE9Sefl_7GaAM4I3fnFK-IaDFSBofedwO_ki_Ifps4pgmpZA_AjI6sPI7vXeQUOZPqdi6ZGpezWNjTGx0BRx8bnGo8GGZV4QcNFy4c2xmu5qmvgVJI6FQQ0khdTgukSgjpTNOuy6W4/s320/Summer+2010+087.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499187841764775234" /></a><br /><br />Why stop there with firsts! As I was going on my daily walk with my mom, we found a chair on the side of the road (my first "dumpster dive"). It is an old wooden chair that will be a fun project! As for now, my plan is to paint, distress, and decorate this chair that would have been sent to the dumpster. I hope it turns out fabulous! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFoIF1Wc1V-xrLGo2jQI8U6f6EcjJdcw8FHyjR6FOQ_cLzs7qrkcZQV2XN83FCgL1k9f-DQxEI9-2I2HxnmVF22pNHx4EQLtcBNIO2gp23snYCHMQGjEYcRYecVqGa5wilE_isCtA7ac/s1600/Summer+2010+091.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFoIF1Wc1V-xrLGo2jQI8U6f6EcjJdcw8FHyjR6FOQ_cLzs7qrkcZQV2XN83FCgL1k9f-DQxEI9-2I2HxnmVF22pNHx4EQLtcBNIO2gp23snYCHMQGjEYcRYecVqGa5wilE_isCtA7ac/s320/Summer+2010+091.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499187831297435826" /></a><br />Keeping calm and creatively yours!Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796130575616301036.post-22048035028464951582010-07-27T10:31:00.000-07:002010-07-27T10:37:31.224-07:00My First Post!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I've made it! I've always been a creative person, I can remember making newspapers and books at a very young age. However, I do not have as much time on my hands like I used to (sad face!). I plan on changing that. With this blog, I hope to get back to the creative me that I feel like I am slowly losing! It all starts with a simple plan. My plan? I have no idea. What I would like to do is find something super cute, like those fabulous picture frames at Objects in Malbis, and recreate them for much cheaper and more fabulous! So here it goes! </span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div>Nicole Baranovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03765958546781789378noreply@blogger.com3