Chevron Frame

I had some left over boards in my garage and decided to make it into a frame. I wanted to do a maroon chevron design....Aggie Spirit! This could possibly one day go in my office. I really just wanted to give this a try and play with my saw! I plan to make more of these, in a smaller size, for my family wall.

 I trimmed the board to 20x20 and mixed a little bit of white and brown together to get a cream color. I painted the whole board with it.

 Then, I pulled out my handy dandy ruler and started measuring and drawing my points. Once everything was drawn out I used left over painters tape to create my outlines.

When the paint finally dried, I used 60 grit sand paper to do some distressing....I LOVE distressing!!

I had a 8x10 black frame laying around and decided to use that but paint it a cream color. I was hoping they cream in the chevron would match the cream of the frame...I was way off. I measured to find a center spot where the sides were equal and used a small nail to hang the frame. I am still looking for a picture to put in it and a home for it. For right now it is sitting on my dresser :)

Disney Inspiration

You can save the images and print them. They are 8.5" x 11"....perfect for some Disney decor!

Graduation Card Keepsake

I came across this idea for my graduation cards on Pinterest....of course! :) Here is the pin I came across. Then, there is th original pin. I combined these two wonderful ideas together and came up with this! I recently invested in a jigsaw and a circular saw. I bought some plywood...around the same thickness that you would get at Michael's for a 10" x 10" craft wood piece and for the same price. I measured the longest length and width of the cards and then added an extra 1" to that. 

I drew out my pieces and went at it with my jigsaw! I drilled a hole through both pieces and made sure that none of the cards would be sticking out when the book was closed. I painted a maroon and white chevron design and distressed the edges. I added my name to the front with wooden letters that I already had. I wanted to put silver glitter but I did not have any :( I will go back and fix it so my name will sparkle! 

I hole punched all my cards and got as close to the edge as I could.

 I added my graduation date in the back with a white paint pin ( I know I have really bad handwriting ). I did not have a thick white or silver ribbon so I decided to use three sheer silver ribbons that I already had. I super glued them to the back and tied knots on the side.

Now, I have a lovely way to display all the wonderful graduation cards I received on my very special day! :)

First Game of The Season

I had to take a phone pic of the student section at our first home game of the season and in the SEC against the Florida Gators! It was packed!! I really should have taken my DSLR...next game I will!