I did something crazy in our bathroom. And this story doesn’t involve potty humor. No, it involves one sharp blade, a little paint, a paint brush, and lots of time and patience. I stenciled our bathroom walls with this beautiful art deco pattern! And I couldn’t love it more. Check out how I made my own stencils and laid out the pattern by reading my post at A Beautiful Mess.
Oh- and how cute is that Sugarboo art from Uncommon goods?
February’s projects for A Beautiful Mess were full of learning opportunities for me! I learned so much about working with concrete, I used a jigsaw for the first time (addicted!), and I tried out a quick and inexpensive way to screen print a poster. Check out the links below to view all of my February projects for A Beautiful Mess, and check out the rest of my contributions right here.
P.S. I’ll be contributing full-time for A Beautiful Mess now! I stepped down from my Starbucks job to make it all possible, and it’s just been too much fun. So don’t pinch me, whatever you do!
DIY Concrete Letter Candlestick Holders – These candlestick holders are perfect for weddings, parties, or just for a special dinner at home. I learned quite a bit about what not to do with concrete- so this post is worth checking out for that advice alone!
Wood Block Mosaic Art DIY– This project was so simple- it was a nice relaxing project to enjoy! It looks awesome hanging up in my brother’s bachelor pad, too.
Convert a Cabinet into a Pull-Out Trash Bin– I was able to save quite a bit of money by using plywood and drawer slides to make this pull-out trash can to hide in our cabinet. I did mention that I’ll be removing the door hinges and screwing the cabinet door to the pull-out trash can’s apron- It will save us a motion while using it. We still haven’t gotten around to doing that- but we’re loving the hidden trash can so far!
Starburst Ceiling Medallion DIY– This was my first time using a jigsaw, and I couldn’t believe I had waited all this time to give it a try! Now I’m looking around wondering what other things I can make with this handy dandy tool.
How to Make Professional Looking Gift Bags– Making your own gift bags is so easy, but there are a few tricks to making them look really professional. It’s a good skill to have if you’re forgetful like me and don’t buy proper wrapping supplies in time!
Screen Print Your Own Conversation Hearts Poster– This project was inspired by Andy Warhol and was also my first time trying out a bootleg version of screen printing using supplies I already had on hand.
Last month, my projects for A Beautiful Mess were all about getting organized, making this pretty, and having fun! Check out the links below for more photos and the full tutorials for completing each project in your own home.
DIY Chalkboard Toy Box on Wheels // Lucy’s been having a ball with this one! And look at how beautiful her baby penmanship is. So proud of my little girl.
Make Your Own Gold Leaf Checkerboard // We love board games at our house, and pretty board games are even better. Phil’s already been beating my pants off at checkers since I made this set, so I think I’d better practice up.
DIY Speaker Box Covers // Making our ugly sound system prettier has been on my to-do list for a while. I’m so glad I finally got around to it! It’s made a big difference in how our media set-up looks in our living room.
Try This: Hanging Baskets for Bathroom Storage // We’ve been getting a bit more organized around here, starting with toilet paper and hand towels! These basket crates were a great storage solution in our tiny “master” bathroom. They were really easy to hang, too.
Build & Organize a Corner Shelving System // I shared the details of how I planned and built this handy dandy shelving system in an empty corner of our home. It’s much less expensive than buying a system at the store!
DIY Modern Metallic Candle Holders // The days are short, and the nights are cold! So we’ve been getting cozy with candlelight ’round these parts. Check out how I made these fancy candle stands- they’re so easy.
