Show Us Your Mantel

Kelly who goes to church with us. Has this fun blog! She is always doing something! Today it is Show Us Your Mantel! We do not have a mantel in our house, in a way I am thankful! Instead I have a main wall that acts like a mantel, and I think it looks cute. My mirror I made, and found one similar at Pottery Barn, but my price was  a lot more reasonable!

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Linking Up-Picket Fence Mirror

On pottery barn I saw a mirror which I loved! For 499.00, there is no way I would spend that much on a mirror! Therefore, I made my own from picket fences and a mirror from Wal-Mart.

Supplies:
Mirror-4.50 at Wal-Mart
Picket Fence (3)-1.?? -Lowes
Picture Wall Bracket Hangers-1.97-Wal-Mart
Picture Wire -Wal-Mart
L-Shaped Brackets-2.97-Wal-Mart
Liquid Nails-Wal-Mart
Sample Paint-Lowes
Stain (the smallest can)-Lowes
Wood Screws-Wal-Mart
Sander
Jigsaw

1. I measured my wood up to my mirror and cut the wood at a 45 degree angle. 
2. Placed my L-Shaped backets in corner and screwed them on
3. I placed Liqued Nails, and layed my mirror on. Then went around the mirror applying liquid nails. 
4. Liquids nails are to set for 24 hours. 
5. Next day I painted my frame a off white. Let it dry. Sanded the edges, and the wood itself. 
6. I put gloves on, and got a old rag and dipped it in the stain a little bit. It goes a long way. Rubbed it all over, and let it set and dry. 
7. Last I screwed the Wall Bracket Hangers, and tied on the picture wire. 

 GOOD LUCK!

All these supplies I got at Wal-Mart or already had

Wal-Mart

Smallest can they have at Lowes

Sample Paint from Lowes. The color name is Cream Delight

I should have went directly in the middle!

Laid out how I would like it

It would look pretty just stained!

Let it lay flat!

Liquid nails all around

What it looks like hung up on my wall.

 

Up close of the color! I love the old look!

 

The one in the picture and setting over night tonight is for a friend. She chose the same color, but I do plan to do a black rustic with a yellow batman symbol for my sons room, and will post that soon!

Have fun!

Park/Eating/Ice-Cream

Today was a great day of course! This morning we went to our park, and ate at Wendy's. Of course I knew every worker their. They know me by name, and all my kids. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing lol. I love people, and never meet a stranger. But, I am cautious at who I talk to. We ate our supper outside and had ice-cream cones. We did our nightly walk and found fresh blueberries!

Pregnant with Jaxsun, about to have him any time

Jaxsun, he was so tiny!

First day home, taking a nap with his sister

His first fourth

So bright eyed!

Hobby Lobby/ Walks

Being a stay at home mom we do so much! This morning we went to Jump Zone! We were the only ones their, and had a lot of fun! My husband worked on homework, afterwards the kids and I loaded up for a trip at Hobby Lobby. I could live there! My home away from home! I got several patterns for $.99! They are adorable patterns! My latest projects are for a little girl who arrived a little over a week early! Her name is Anna! From all the pictures I see she is a beauty! God blessed her parents so much! I hope I do a lot more sewing for her! I enjoy sewing for friends they let me go crazy and do whatever! Congrats Alicia again!

Ipad every where we go in the car!

My phone, she fell asleep on the way

He thinks the Ipad should take a walk as well :(

Walking home :)

We did our nightly walk, and enjoy the rest of the evening!

Life Lately

Going to the parks, walking, swimming, and visiting family before school starts in August!

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Fourth of July

We had several fourth events, and the kids had a great time!

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VBS

That kids had a great time at VBS, and look forward to going back next year!

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