For The Birds...

Okay, I revamped the bird artwork I was working on yesterday.  Who knew what I thought would be the easiest project on the list for the bedroom, would turn out to be the most time consuming! 

I am still in the process of gold leafing the frames, so these pictures are only with mats. I have never gold leafed anything before. In the beginning, I was so worried about handling the fragile gold sheets. Then I became a little more confident, and whipped right through 3 frames.  Now I'm wondering what else can I gold leaf? Hmmmmm.

Autumn thought I could knock-off the Ballard Design bird pictures for the room, except add gold leafing to existing frames.  Much, much trickier than it looks. One wrong slip with the scissors and you have a weird looking beak and bird! :) 

 I did bookmark this Ballard Design knock-off  by Lindy from Cottage Hill, when I saw it on Knock-Off Decor several months back.  It was a life saver and she did such a great job with her birds.  I can REALLY appreciate it now! Lindy also shares a printable if any of you want to try this. No ugly beaks if you use her copy.  I started tweaking mine a little...and got off course!

 I'll be back on Monday to share more projects for the room, and a better picture of the birds with frames. 

  I need a day of rest...and  I also get to help my son build a pueblo diorama due Monday! 

 Such procrastination! :)

Ribbon Heart Wreath

In a magazine called Create and Decorate, they had an idea for a Christmas wreath using curly ribbon and paper strips.  I thought it was really cute and decided to make a Valentine's wreath.

I found at the funny little store called Kings (where I bought my pear decorations) all of this fun stuff.  They have the quirkiest seasonal decorations for super cheap!

I found this wired ribbon wreath,( which saved me a few steps) and Valentine curly ribbon.

I used my Target plate as a pattern for a better heart and shaped the wire around it.

I cut paper 1/2 inch paper strips.  Having a paper cutter really helps.  This actually isn't mine...it's my mom's that I borrowed and haven't returned.... yet...

Curl the paper around a pencil or dowel.

I began by tying the curly ribbon around the wreath. (Sorry about the blurry pic)  I then wove the other ribbons and strips. I did not use any glue. If I need to, I can reuse or steal these cute ribbons for later! :)

I think it's a fun and cheap idea for Valentine's Day!

&Transformation Thursday at the Shabby Chic Cottage