Book Page Canvas {tutorial} and Fabric Pom Necklace

Well, I have been nuts over Pinterest lately (who hasn't?) and I wanted to actually make a few things I had seen on there! So, first was the book page canvas, which is everywhere so I decided to just make my own tute on that...

Supplies:

Pre-stretched canvas in size of your choosing (Michaels or Hobby Lobby)

Book with nice thick pages and good-looking typography (Dollar Tree)

Spray Adhesive Modge Podge & chip brush

X-acto knife

Metal ruler with cork back

cutting mat

ok, so the last three are really not necessary if you have a pair of scissors, but I am so anal about cutting straight lines I can't help myself. Plus, I already own all of this stuff. No need to purchase just for this project!

Step 1: Tear out a bunch of pages one at a time and trim off rough edges and white spaces.

 

I chose this book at Dollar Tree because there were a few places in it with different fonts and I knew that I wanted to make some sort of collage with it.

Step 2:

Start to place your pages on the canvas, folding the edges over to cover the staples on the side. Move pages around every which way and then cut smaller pieces to fill in gaps and just add to the overall aesthetic of the collage.

Step 3:

Modge Podge the heck out of it! Use it to tack everything down, then brush a thin coat over it so that all the edges and corners lay flat.

For the necklace, I found it via Pinterest at littlemissmomma.com and you can find the tute here.

As usual I modified it a little and made my pom in the center large then had it get gradually smaller. I like it and I think I'll wear it this week! Some fun little thrifty tips for you:

I found the chain at Wal-Mart for $3 and I should be able to make 3 necklaces with it.

I used a flour sack from Dollar Tree for the white cotton fabric on mine and used less than half!

Oh and this book page canvas will definately be part of my Christmas decor! I think I'm going to skip Thanksgiving decorating (we are going to be out of town anyways) and go straight for the Christmas stuff as soon as Halloween is officially over tomorrow night! Ha! Stay tuned for all of my fun projects!

linking up this week to:

Amaze Me Monday at Dittle Dattle

Halloween Porch and Pumpkin Carving!

Well, the porch has been decorated for a little over a week now, but we just got around to carving pumpkins tonight. The mums in the planter on the chair are pretty sad, but they are coming back and I hate to toss them!

The BOO hanging is something I made last year that I found on Thrifty Decor Chick. They are chipboard letters covered in scrapbook paper and hung together with grosgrain ribbon. They hung inside last year, so I didn't modge-podge them, but I probably should have!

I thought the one pumpkin wasn't enough, so I added a few more and a makeshift crate to help with stacking the pumpkins. Now, it's a little busy, but once we carved them, it looks great!

I found this straw broom and it already had orange accents and was perfect! I added the ribbon flower with the epoxy brad (you can see more of these in my etsy shop) and a ribbon tassel with sparkly black cat. I wrapped orange, black and purple ribbon around the handle to make it extra fun.

The "Trick or Treat" banner was a fun addition! Black burlap pennants with orange stenciled letters and sisal twine.

Now, onto the pumpkin carving fun! I know that this is sooo two years ago, but I still love the way it looks, and its super easy! I tend to use power tools any chance I get, so why not on pumpkins?

 I'm loving the owl craze right now!

Nolan wanted a mean face pumpkin. Now this is really a jack-o-lantern!

Happy Halloween!

Fall Love {via Pinterest}

Enamel Dish Pan with Raffia and White Pumpkin

Brown Paper Bag Flowers

Pumpkin Drop Donuts

Ginger Ale, Cider & Bourbon

Tart pans on candlestands and an old shovel for the pumpkins!

New Etsy Items!

Fall Burlap Ruffle Wreath

I have been at it again and added a few new items to my etsy shop today!

Burlap Pinboard

"GIVE THANKS" Burlap Banner

Gear up for Fall and get your home ready for Thanksgiving with some great handmade items!

Blog Hoppin with Welcome Wednesday

Have you ever done a blog hop? No? Sound like a weird 1950's dance? Is Grease Lightning running through your head? Hope not...

Ok, if you've never done a "blog hop" before, the idea is simple. It is a way to discover other people's blogs that you may be interested in and "follow" them to keep up with what they are writing about. In a nutshell, it's networking.

So, here's how it works:

Click on one of the links below and if you like what you see, follow them! Most of the blog authors will in turn follow your blog (if you have one).

Also, make sure you "link up" your blog so that others can find you! Easy!


Have fun and happy networking!

Willow House Weekly Deals

Harvest Colors 7 Piece Dish

Need a hostess gift for Thanksgiving? This is a deal not to be missed! This 7 piece set is only $16.96 this week in the outlet, and would be a great hostess gift, or just a little treat for yourself!

Like a still life of autumn leaves, this stunning ceramic set will enliven any table it alights upon. Includes a slender serving platter in walnut brown, a trio of sculpted bowls in a pumpkin orange and cabbage green, and three tiny serving spoons. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Platter: 17.5" * 5.25" Bowls: 6" * 4.5" and 5" * 4.5" Spoons: 4.5" L.

Santorini Candlestands

These candlestands are beautiful! At only $9.96 for the set of two, I'm going to pick up some for gifts as well! Warm colors and clean lines make these display pieces perfect any time of year. Candlestands have indentions for 3" or 4" pillar candles. Candles not included. Line candlestands for use with food. Set of two; one of each size. :: 5" diameter x 4" tall; 5" diameter x 6 3/4" tall.

Below, the French Wire Tiered Stand is great on its own for fall treats, but take it apart and pair with the candlestands above to make a fabulous fall tablescape!

Don't leave the outlet without adding this little gem to your cart! This Textured Metal Decorative Tray is a great accent for any time of year in your home. Use it on your kitchen table, the mantle, or on your cocktail table or ottoman. Line it with parchment paper or a napkin and serve treats!

Happy Shopping!

Giveaway Winner!

Congrats to Fun Saving Mom! She won the Halloween Giveaway!

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And you know I am already a follower of your blog :)

If you didn't win this time, stay tuned for more giveaways coming up in the next few weeks, and be sure to visit Classy Columbus Designs on Etsy to shop for these products above, and many more handmade items for your Fall and Christmas decor (and gift-giving)!

Pumpkin Patch Fun!

We actually hit up the pumpkin patch last weekend, but as things go around here, I'm just getting around to posting about it!

We had a great time, got to ride the haywagon, and the kids got to pick out a few little pumpkins to take home to paint. The weather was beautiful, and all in all a great day with friends!

We used the pumpkin wagon for the kids!

The lovely pumpkin patch at Best Nursery...

And my 5 year-old's very artistic creation when we returned home!

 

Happy Fall, Y'all!

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Halloween Mantle and Giveaway!

BOO! I always have a blast with Halloween, and this year has been no exception!

Here is the China hutch that I use as a "mantle" display area.

Meet Mr. Creepy... a friend found him at an antique store a few years back in a very old frame that she bought with hopes of making it into a mirror. Her husband loves him, she thinks he's super creepy. I thought he was perfect for my Halloween Mantle! he he he!

The pedestal is one of my own, and you can check out the tute here.

If you would like to purchase the owl statue, check out my etsy shop!

The crows are Dollar Tree finds from last year, and the bird cage and crackle glass ornament a.k.a. egg in this vignette are courtesy of the Ft.Benning Thrift Shop.

I added some spanish moss and put the cage on a silver charger. The skeleton is leftover decorations from years past, and the silver plate in the background was a yard sale find. I painted the center with chalkboard paint, and left its patina to add to the creepy look!

 

Now, for a little peek at my kitchen table...

The centerpiece is a metal pedestal in oil rubbed bronze I picked up at yet another yard sale!

I made some book page "grass" ? what would you call that? and put a sparkly little punkin I picked up after the season was over last year. The placemats were also an after-season find last year from Tuesday Morning. I love shopping clearance! :)

So now as a thank you for checking out my Halloween decor, my first ever giveaway!

I am giving away a 6' version of my circle paper garland, the Skull Halloween Plate from my etsy shop, and a Green Burlap Wine Bag, also from my etsy shop!

So, how do you enter?  Leave a separate comment below for each!

~ visit my etsy shop and tell me what you would buy!

~become a follower of Classy Columbus Designs

~ "like" Classy Columbus Designs on Facebook
{or, if you already follow, or like, leave me a comment saying so!}

Also, please leave your email address if your blogger profile is not public,
so I can contact you if you win!

Thanks y'all! This giveaway will close Monday at 9pm, so hurry and enter today!

And, I'm linking up!

Home Stories A to Z Halloween Mantel Linky Party

Weekend Wrap Up at tatertots and jello

Hookin up with HoH

The Shabby Creek Cottage

Remodelaholic
Funky Junk Interiors