Sunday, November 18, 2012

Sunday Verses

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Under $100 Linky Party

Yes, I know, I am a little behind on my 12 Days of Christmas--not that I have had an overwhelming response to my projects.  I am busy working on projects for the Vintage Christmas Market that a friend and I are putting on this weekend.  I will resume 12 Days of Christmas after that.  Thanks to those who have linked up--I will start featuring some of those Christmas things soon!  Now onto some features from last week's Under $100 Linky Party (PS--thank you for those of you who READ and link up to the correct party--whew, pet peeve when people don't!!):
Cute cable spool table from Thrifty Craftaholic
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Cleaned up cabinet from Shabby Gals
Jedi Craft Girl's Craiglsit Table Upcycle
Fun necklace from Crystelle Boutique
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Cute craft box from Homeroad
Get organized with Things That Are Pretty
Rolls for Thanksgiving from Creative Southern Home

Looking forward to your links!  Please remember to read through the guidelines before linking up!

Thanks for linking up and for sharing you with us :) !!
Under $100 Linky Guidelines:
1. Please link to the specific post, not your blog!
2. Please only post ideas that cost $100 or less--it would be great if you share the cost of your project, but not necessary.
3. Please include a brief description in link up.
4. Grab my Under $100 button on the sidebar and include it in your post or a link to Beyond the Picket Fence so people can find you and more great ideas.
5. Please check and make sure your link works. If it doesn't you can delete it and try again.
6. Please no direct links to sales sites, i.e. ETSY or just a plain ol' commercial site, we are looking for inexpensive ideas we can recreate.

Monday, November 12, 2012

12 Days of Christmas--Day 8

First, I have to share with you what we woke up to Friday morning.

On the 8th day of Christmas Beyond the Picket Fence gave me...a star that is quick and EASY!

make this easy ribbon star rustic christmas decoration in less than an hour
*This post contains affiliate links*

Friday, November 9, 2012

12 Days of Christmas--Day 7

On the seventh day of Christmas Beyond the Picket Fence gave to me, a little crate that is sweet like candy.
Now lest you think I have started dovetailing my boxes, I have not.  This was rescued from the high school shop class bonfire pile (the rejected projects get saved for a bonfire).  Unfortunately, they were not able to have their usual homecoming bonfire because of a burn ban.  Luckily for me, I was able to rescue a few things, three of which were boxes that the kids had practiced dovetails on.  These "boxes" were just four sides, no top or bottom to them.  I used pallet wood to make a crate bottom.
I came up with this fun company name and tagline on my own and hand painted it on the box, after designing and printing it.  I rubbed chalk on the back of the paper to transfer it on the red paint.
I added my usual belt handles
to complete this fun box.


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Under $100 Linky Party

Tired...brain already asleep, on to some links from last week:
PB inspired lamp from The Concrete Cottage
Paper lanterns from A Little Knick Knack

Crystelle Boutique's FREE bag pattern
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Candy bar ice cream from Your Home Based Mom
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Etcetorize's Joy sign

Striped nightstand from Daisy Mae Belle


Looking forward to your links!  Please remember to read through the guidelines before linking up!

Thanks for linking up and for sharing you with us :) !!
Under $100 Linky Guidelines:
1. Please link to the specific post, not your blog!
2. Please only post ideas that cost $100 or less--it would be great if you share the cost of your project, but not necessary.
3. Please include a brief description in link up.
4. Grab my Under $100 button on the sidebar and include it in your post or a link to Beyond the Picket Fence so people can find you and more great ideas.
5. Please check and make sure your link works. If it doesn't you can delete it and try again.
6. Please no direct links to sales sites, i.e. ETSY or just a plain ol' commercial site, we are looking for inexpensive ideas we can recreate.


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

12 Days of Christmas--Day 6

On the sixth day of Christmas Beyond the Picket Fence gave me, a knifecicle to hang on my tree.  Yes, I said knifecicle.
12 days of Christmas Knifecicles http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6.html
These are quick and easy.  I am showing them on an outdoor tree because doing my 12 Days of Christmas early means I don't have my Christmas tree up yet, but also I really like them outdoors.  Not sure if they would survive a Montana winter, but maybe?  They certainly would in a warmer climate and might bring a little glittery "ice" to some of you who don't get ice on a regular basis.  I started with some Modge Podge and Martha glitter.
12 days of Christmas Knifecicles http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6.html
I brushed the Modge Podge onto the blade of old silver plated knives.
12 days of Christmas Knifecicles http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6.htmlI sprinkled glitter on them and set them carefully on a lid to dry.  When they were dry I sprayed clear sealer on the glitter to seal it. 
12 days of Christmas Knifecicles http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6.html
I drilled holes through the top and added a sheer ribbon.
12 days of Christmas Knifecicles http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6.html
I cut the ribbon narrow on one side to get the ribbon through the hole.
12 days of Christmas Knifecicles http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6.html
I think knifecicles would be beautiful on a typical tree with the lights reflecting off of the silver and glitter or on a bare branch tree like I show.
12 days of Christmas Knifecicles http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6.html

12 days of Christmas Knifecicles http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6.html

Monday, November 5, 2012

12 Days of Christmas--Day 5

On the fifth day of Christmas Beyond the Picket Fence gave me, a place to hang my stockings.
This piece started life as a bed rail from this headboard and footboard that became chalkboards.
I cut it,
and added some chalkboard paint,
hooks and Old White paint.
You can write names, Christmas lists, etc. above each hook.  The little ledge is a great place to prop photos or little Christmas trinkets.
These not only would work great as stocking holders, but all year long.

Now it is your turn to link up your Christmas ideas.  This linky party will remain open through Christmas.  I will be sharing it every day of my 12 Days of Christmas.  There will be no 12 days of Christmas posts on Sundays or Wednesdays, I will share my regular Sunday Verses and linky party on those days.  Please read the linky party rules, thanks!

12 Days of Christmas Linky Party Rules
1.  Please link up only Christmas or other winter holiday (i.e. Hanukkah, Kwanzaa) ideas.
2.  Please include my 12 Days of Christmas button on your blog or a link back to my blog.
3.  Please visit each other's posts and comment.
4.  No direct links to items you are selling.
Thank you--have fun!
**STOP--Before you link up PLEASE read rules, this is a holiday linky party, thanks!!

Saturday, November 3, 2012

12 Days of Christmas--Day 3

On the third day of Christmas Beyond the Picket Fence gave me, a place for my Christmas cards to hangy.  I started with a great window, well really an old screen/storm door insert.
Christmas card holder repurposed window http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-3.html
I then added an easy garland I made by cutting circles out of book pages and old sheet music.
Christmas card holder repurposed window http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-3.html
I sewed these onto a piece of twine (I always call this jute, but I did have someone ask me what jute was) using a zig-zag stitch.  This is quick and give the garland nice "body" or rigidity.  This garland would be great on a tree, across the mantle, draped around chandeliers.
Christmas card holder repurposed window http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-3.html
I used staples to attach the garland to the back of the window frame, and some clothespins I painted and roughed up with some salt to hang your cards and photos.
Christmas card holder repurposed window http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-3.html
This would be good after Christmas as well for notes, photos, etc.
Christmas card holder repurposed window http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-3.html

Christmas card holder repurposed window http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-3.html
Find more ideas at Funky Junk Interiors.
Now it is your turn to link up your Christmas ideas.  This linky party will remain open through Christmas.  I will be sharing it every day of my 12 Days of Christmas.  There will be no 12 days of Christmas posts on Sundays or Wednesdays, I will share my regular Sunday Verses and linky party on those days.  Please read the linky party rules, thanks!

12 Days of Christmas Linky Party Rules
1.  Please link up only Christmas or other winter holiday (i.e. Hanukkah, Kwanzaa) ideas.
2.  Please include my 12 Days of Christmas button on your blog or a link back to my blog.
3.  Please visit each other's posts and comment.
4.  No direct links to items you are selling.
Thank you--have fun!

**STOP--Before you link up PLEASE read rules, this is a holiday linky party, thanks!!