Guest Post:: DIY ABC Room Decor with Jen from Freckle on the Nose of Life's Complexion

Today I am blog swapping with Jen from Freckle on the Nose of Life's Complexion.  I love this little DIY project she has for you today.  This is giving me some ideas for my girls room.

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Hi, I'm Jen and I blog over at Freckle on the Nose of Life's Complexion.  A big thank you to Salena for letting me guest post on her fabulous blog today!  I'm really looking forward to meeting all of you!

Sometimes I am overwhelmed (in a good way, of course!) by how many awesome blogs there are (including A Little Piece of Me!) - from new recipes I can't wait to try to really awesome crafts and DIY projects - there are just not enough hours in the day for all the great stuff to read and all the things my fellow bloggers inspire me to try.

Unfortunately, I burn 50% of what I cook (and I generally forget an ingredient the other 50% of the time) and most of my attempts at creativity fall flat.  But practice makes perfect, right?  I decided to start small and make something for my sweet nephew's bedroom walls.  He'll be two and a half soon and his room is decorated in bright colors, so I picked up some paint, a few small canvases and accessories for a simple and fun project.  Here's a basic step-by-step guide of my attempt at being creative. :)

My nephew's room is yellow, so I chose bright colors and animals for the canvases. I love these wooden letters so much I'm tempted to try a "grown up" project with them (any suggestions?).

Diet Coke is my muse! I applied two coats of acrylic paint to the canvases and to the wooden letters. I then summoned the patience to let the paint dry!

After the paint dried, I arranged the letters and animals the way I wanted and used all-purpose glue to adhere them.

This project was fool proof - even for a novice like me!  I had so much fun making A, B and C that I'm tempted to do the full alphabet! ;)

Have you tried a fun and easy project lately?  If so, I'd love to hear about it!

Thank you, Salena, for swapping blogs with me today!

Thank you Jen for sharing such a cute idea with all of us!
Come visit me HERE to see my 10 Memorable Places.  =)

xoxo, Salena

Tutorial:: DIY Pinata

This is the pinata I made for my granddaughter's birthday party.  I have made one in the past using the paper bag technique but I was all out of paper bags I used the first box I saw just laying around my house.

Tip: When making a pinata for a 3 yr old birthday party, you may not want to use a USPS shipping box because it is thick and sturdy and you will need to cut the bottom open for the candy to fall out.  =)

Supplies needed:
box
glue gun
tape
scissors
picture
colored tissue paper or streamers
white paper or tissue paper
string

This is so easy to make and everyone loved it.  This was made with extra stuff I had saved at home already so this was = Free.  Something like this would probably cost $25 at the store.  Yay for Mama Salena saving Saphire money!!!  =)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  Happy pinata making and hitting!!!

xoxo, Salena

Blog Swap: DIY Refashioned Keds and a {Giveaway} from Amber @ Sneakers Over Stilettos

I have Amber here today to do a blog swap with a fun DIY project!  How fun right?!  Amber is so sweet and I always love having her here as guest.  She has a lovely giveaway at the end too.  =)


I'm on her blog today, link at the end of this post.
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Hello A Little Piece Of Me fans! I am Amber, and I blog over at Sneakers Over Stilettos. I am a Mama to Ethan and Peyton, and in our house fashion plays a big part. We love trying to be a little unique with what we wear and stand out a little. Lately I have really gotten into DIY fashion, and today I am going to share with you a DIY I came across over at The Baby Blackbird

I bought these Keds just after I had Ethan, I have never really worn them because they were a little to plain. With this DIY I am really excited to start wearing them more often!

Here's what you will need:

Scissors

Paint brush

Craft Glue

Fabric of choice. I chose a faux leather.

Some sheer matieral or thin paper

Pair of shoes

Step One:

Draw your design on to your paper or material to create a stencil or template.

You will want to do this with the heels as well.

 

Step Two:

Cut out your shapes

Step Three:

Paint glue on to the back of your shapes. Don't put to much glue on or you will get a big mess when you press on to the shoes, and the only good outcome with that will be having your hubs laugh at your error.

Once you have the glue on, press on to the shoe. I started closest to the sole and used my nail to press into the lining to get a snug fit.

When you are all finished you will be all set to show off your refashioned shoes!

I am not the best shoe DIY-er but I love my tiny imperfections in my shoes!

I really hope you have enjoyed my DIY tutorial, because I have something special for all you great Little Piece of Me fans!

Don't worry I am a zillion times better at creating pretty flowers then I am work with faux leather.

Today I am giving away to one lucky winner a vintage inspired felt flower headband, and two felt flower hair pins to go with it in the colour of the winner's choice!

The headband has five flowers across the band. And the hair pins each have one flower attached to a hair pin.

Can't wait to create something pretty for someone!

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Thank you Amber for sharing your creative DIY project and for the lovely giveaway!


I'm HERE at Amber's blog, come say hi. =)

xoxo, Salena BlogLovin / Facebook / Shop / Twitter / Google+ / Pinterest 
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