USA Silhouette Slate {tutorial}

I am loving these wood slates from the Wood connection and this smaller one was perfect with a little glitter and paint.  Simple but great to show some love to our country and remember to be thankful for our freedom and for those still fighting for it and protecting us. Plus who doesn't LOVE glitter and pretty things to put in their home?!

{Supplies I used}

-Small Slat Sign {The wood connection}

-White and blue craft paint or spray paint

-Paint brush

-sand paper

-Gold glitter card stock {American Crafts can be found at Michaels}

-Craft cutting machine or scissors

-Mod podge 

-Painters tape

 {What I did}

-First I took some white spray paint that I had on hand. You could also use white craft paint but I liked how fast the spray paint was and that it got in all the slates. 

-I sprayed the whole thing white and made sure to get the sides and in the crevices.

 -Once the white paint is dry I took some painters tape and taped off two of the slats and all the sides.

-Next I painted the remaining slats with Navy Blue craft paint. You could spray paint them but I just used some craft paint that I already laying around from my last two projects HERE and HERE.

-I painted three coats of blue paint and when the last coat was mostly dry, but still a little wet I removed all the painters tape. This gave it the crisp line and prevented any of the paint getting on the other slats.

-While the paint finishes up the drying processes I moved onto the Glitter United States silhouette. It was easy peasy. I did mine with a cricut mini machine but if you don't have a cutting machine you can simply trace and cut with scissors. I found the silhouette I wanted in the Cricut craft room and cut it out on the gold glitter card stock. 

-Next I sanded down the edges and parts of the surfaces of the wooden slate to give it a worn look. 

-Lastly I painted mod podge on the back of the glitter paper and placed it in the middle of the slate. Then I put wax paper over it and laid a couple heavy books on top to make sure it was on there really good. Then after about 10 minutes everything was dry and finished.

I love how it turned out! And love seeing it on my little shelf everyday for this next month.

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Nautical State Love Block {Tutorial}

July is one of my favorite times of year. It has also become one of my favorite months to create and decorate for. I was so excited when I saw this adorable simple little wooden Utah block at the wood connection last week. I just had to have it and it was only a couple of bucks. I knew just what I wanted to do. Simple but bring the statement I wanted across. My love for where I live for not only my country but my state! Utah's birthday is also in July so it was fun to add it to the Americana decor. 

 {Supplies I Used}

-Utah Wooden Block {The Wood connection}

-Small wooden heart {The Wood Connection}

-Scrap book paper {I used blue and white stripes}

-Sponge brushes

-Blue paint 

-Red paint

-Mod podge 

-Sand paper 

-Hot glue gun 

{What I did}

-First I painted the sides and the back of the block blue. I painted two coats and it was a color that matched or at least close to the blue stripes on the paper. Don't bother painted the front of the block it will be covered by paper.

-Once the paint was dry I moved onto the mod podge. Make sure to cover the whole front making sure it is smooth. 

-Then you are going to place your paper on top letting it dry completely. Once it is all dry and stuck on there really good you are going to sand off the edges.Then you will brush on the mod podge on top.

-While the top coat is drying I moved onto the little heart. Simple paint it red then once that is dry, I used some blue paint to distress the edges. 

Lastly hot glue that little pretty heart on there and your done. 

Pretty right?! I can't wait to get this up on a shelf next to the rest of my red, white and blue decor. 

How do you show love for your state?

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Americana Decor Ideas

I Love the 4th of July it is my favorite holiday. The summer air, parades, fireworks, flags, gratitude for this amazing country we live in, family, friends, parties, what is not to like. With 4th of July coming right around the corner I wanted to share some of my past Americana projects, so you can get started creating and decorating your home or for that awesome party you are going to have to celebrate our country. They are all DIY simple and fun projects that you are sure to love and want to show off.

 4th of July Ruffle Wreath

 Wooden Flag Blocks

Easy Framed Flag

CupCake Liner 4th of July Star Wreath

Decor Ideas 2012

Fun right?! Pin pin away! And get excited because I have 4 brand new Patriotic projects and tutorials coming up the end of this week and next week. They are really good!!!!

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