[Wacky Wednesday: More Frame Wall Art]

I love it how empty picture frames have become such a trend lately! And you bloggers out there have such amazing and creative ideas! Yesterday I stumbled over Impatiently Praying for Patience (love the name, by the way! I feel this way almost daily!) and found this:

Ah...just beautiful. I love the mixture of the different styles and shapes of frames. Really adds character. I would totally decorate my entire house in empty frames if I could (and if my husband would let me). :0)

[How-to Tuesday: Father's Day Jar Tote]

Needing a crafty gift idea for Father's Day?? Well, I've got just the thing that would make any dad (or daddy-to-be) feel extra special this year. BONUS: it will only cost you about 10 bucks!

Items needed:

• 3 mason jars with lids
• wooden plaque (I used a scrap piece of wood and sanded it down)
• drawer handle
• short screws
• stain or paint (optional)
• permanent marker, stickers, etc. (optional)
• nuts, bolts, other embellishments (optional)

Step 1: Start by staining or painting a wooden plaque. I used a scrap piece of wood that is 14 1/2" long and 4 1/4" wide and about 1/2" thick. I used my 3 mason jars to help measure how big I wanted it to be.

Step 2: Begin embellishing. You can modge podge images or words cut out of a magazine. Be as creative as you like! I used a stencil I had on-hand to trace out the letters I wanted, and then I filled them in with a permanent black marker. And if you're a perfectionist like I am, you will measure out the spacing of every single letter to the point that it drives you crazy!

Step 3: Make sure you leave enough room to place the handle in the center of the wood so that it doesn't cover up any of your beautiful artwork. Oh, and if your wondering who "Teetaw" is, it's my father-in-law. All the grand kids call him that, including my daughter. :0)

Step 4: Screw in your drawer handle. I bought this handle for less than 2 bucks at my local hardware store. Also, you might want to measure out where you want your jars to go on your plaque. Or if you want to just eyeball it, then just skip the measuring part.

Step 5: Using a drill, screw on the lids to your jars. You might want to use a couple of screws to keep the lids from spinning around when you attach the jars to the lids. I bought these 3 mason jars at Michael's for $3.

 Step 6: Screw on some nuts and bolts to give it that extra flair. I attached them to the corners of the wood to give it that "heavy duty" look. Plus, I already had them lying around, so I figured I might as well use them. If you aren't planning on do this, then just skip this step.

Step 7: Fill the jars with his favorite treats. Here I filled them with raisins, dried apricots, and mixed nuts.

Voila! The finished product! I just know my father-in-law will just love his father's day gift. And after he finishes eating his yummy treats, he can still use this handy portable storage tote to hold all of his important tools, like nails, screws, washers, etc. A must-have for those DIY Dads!

REMINDER: Father's Day is June 20th!!!

[Motivational Monday: Flowers in Pitchers & Watering Cans]

Do you realize it's been almost 2 weeks (!!!) since I lasted posted? Yikes! Sorry about that. Between Memorial Day Weekend and my 5 year wedding anniversary last weekend, I just haven't been much up for blogging. But have no fear...I'm back! :0)

This week's Motivational Monday is all about flower arrangements in pitchers and watering cans. Not sure why, but I am totally obsessed with this look. After my recent thrifting, I bought a bright yellow pitcher for like 2 bucks. I love it! Definitely screams summer. Then I added some daisies (not real ones, of course) to beautify it.

Another flower arrangement that is in my guest bedroom. I got this pitcher as a house warming gift and thought it would be perfect as a vase for some flowers I bought at Hobby Lobby. Brings a little "life" to the room.

Apparently displaying flowers in unconventional ways has become quite the decorating trend. Here are some pictures that show what other people have done, courtesy of flickr.

REMINDER: Stay tuned for a Father's Day gift idea I will be posting TOMORROW for How-to Tuesday! Sneak peek...it only costs $10!! :0)

[Wacky Wednesday: Brassy Apple]

This past week I discovered Brassy Apple. Then, being the frame fanatic that I am, saw this amazing frame arrangement. All I can say is WOW!

I LOVE it!! Okay, so this one is going in the "project to-do" file. :0) Have a fabulous Wednesday!