DIY ~ THANKFUL Scrabble Blocks

Finding a good Scrabble font with the number

 value included took the longest. I knew there

 would be one out "there". I searched Google,

 and Pinterest, and finally found a winner.

 I found the printable letters at

 Something Turquoise.

 I printed them at 50% size for my project. 

Larry cut the blocks from a 1" thick piece

 of scrap wood to about 3-1/2 x 4-1/2. 

I sanded them and slightly rounded the 

corners like the real Scrabble pieces.

 I used a piece of carbon paper to trace the 

letters onto the wood.

 Fill in with a Sharpie. This is my go-to method

 for all my sign projects.

 To finish them off with a little sheen I will give

 them a couple of coats of Mod Podge. 

 For now they are sitting on the ledge 

of my cupboard.

 I can add extra letters for different seasons.

THANKFUL-JOY-BELIEVE-LOVE-
WELCOME-MAY-AMERICA-
HARVEST-BAKERY-COFFEE-

What to add next?

Cheers!

Links: Facebook,
Between Naps On The Porch,
My Romantic Home

Printable Chalkboard Letters Harvest Banner

My fall sofa table vignette got a small 

Harvest bunting to finish it off.

It was easy to make; just a little

printing and cutting. 

 I found the chalkboard alphabet letters at
Shanty 2 Chic HERE.
Or just click on the letters below to download
only the letters you need for your banner.

 I wanted a small banner so I printed the 

letters at 25%. I reused the card stock paper
by turning and reinserting it into the printer.

 To help them stand out more I cut orange
polkadot craft paper that's folded and
layered under the letters. Then both are
folded over kitchen string. A dab of glue
 at the pointy end holds it all in place.

I also cut orange plastic straws and used 

them as spacers yo give it more color. 

You can adjust the size on your printer

to make the letters any size you want.

Chalkboard Banner A

Chalkboard Banner B

Chalkboard Banner C

Chalkboard Banner D

Chalkboard Banner E

Chalkboard Banner F

Chalkboard Banner G

Chalkboard Banner H

Chalkboard Banner I

Chalkboard Banner J

Chalkboard Banner K

Chalkboard Banner L

Chalkboard Banner M

Chalkboard Banner N

Chalkboard Banner O

Chalkboard Banner P

Chalkboard Banner Q

Chalkboard Banner R

Chalkboard Banner S

Chalkboard Banner T

Chalkboard Banner U

Chalkboard Banner V

Chalkboard Banner W

Chalkboard Banner X

Chalkboard Banner Y

Chalkboard Banner Z

Happy Fall!

Links: Between Naps On The Porch

September Quote Printable

It's easy to add a seasonal printable

to a frame for a quick decor change. 

I keep mine in my "FALL" file folder.  Ready to go.

 click HERE for the pdf printable.

I found it on Dear Lillie

Pop in an 8x10 frame.

Cheers!

Links: Facebook,
 Between Naps On The Porch,
The Scoop, Dwellings, Coastal Charm,

St. Patrick's Day Wreath

It only took 5 minutes to add a little
L-U-C-K-Y banner 

to the wreath on my front door. I'm using
this basic wreath for March. It's an old
 grapevine wreath with a garland of white silk
 roses attached. Now it has a new look for
St. Patrick's Day.

I wanted small letters so I just copied the

 page and printed out all the letters. 

I tied on a string and hung the letters using 

clothespins. I can use this bunting idea for 

a few more wreath changes for Spring.

 Just copy the image to a blank email

 (or Word document) and print out

 all the letters on one page.

I found this easy St. Patrick's printable

 at Sugar Tot Designs.

You can download her's or do what I did. 

Cheers!

Links:
Facebook,  The Tablescaper,
Under The Table and Dreaming,
The Girl Creative, Dwellings,
Between Naps On The Porch,
A Stroll Thru Life, Coastal Charm,
Savvy Southern Style,

ProcrasPINating!

I made up a new word.

A word that describes what happens...

sometimes...usually when I get on Pinterest. 

I know I'm not the only one!

So I needed to made this printable.

You can download and print your own.

or you can 'pin' it.

Follow me on Pinterest

Cheers!

Links: Between Naps on the Porch,
The 36th Avenue, My Romantic Home,

Common Ground, French Country Cottage,

THANKFUL Bunting

A THANKFUL bunting. 

I just needed to  print, cut, and string.

Print it on card stock and cut out. 

I choose light grey (that's what I had). 

My daughter Kim, who's visiting from Texas, 

 picked out the nubby yarn to go with her 

decor. I punched two holes at the top. 

DONE!

 I found the printable at Bloom Designs.
Click HERE for the printable.

 This is an easy craft gift to pack in your 

suitcase or send in the mail

 Nice for monograms too.

I liked how it looked on the living room sofa
table when I took the picture,

so now I'll need to make one for me too.

Day 18 ~Thankful for computers and printers,

and thankful Kim came for the weekend.

Thankful you're here too! 

Cheers!

Links: Facebook,
Between Naps On The Porch,
Coastal Charm,
Confessions of A Plate Addict,
Dwellings,

What's Your Sign?

This one is so true for me...

You'll always find homemade brownies

in my kitchen. Now I have a sign too.

 Most of my kitchen signs hang here.

I space the eye hooks the same so they
are easily changed onto the cup hooks.

 I wanted this sign to be very simple. 

 Plain block letter font traced onto

 an old piece of pallet wood.

Brownies!

Not my only brownie sign.

I made a printable HERE.

Fresh baked brownies.

My daily treat...still warm.

Cheers!

Links: The Shabby Creek Cottage,
Between Naps On The Porch,
Bloom Designs, The Charm of Home,
My Romantic Home, Finding Fabulous,
French Country Cottage, The Style Sisters

The Pursuit of Happiness

life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Isn't that the most powerful statement?

with a firm reliance on the protection of 

Divine Providence, 

we mutually pledge to each other our lives, 

our fortunes and our sacred honor.

The Declaration of Independence
July 4, 1776

I hope you all pursue some happiness on this Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July!

Cheers and GOD bless America!

Links: I found this printable at Makoodle
Savvy Southern Style,
No Minimalist Here,
The Shabby Creek Cottage,
Between Naps On The Porch

March Mug Shots and Printable

White and green botanical mugs are back
again for March. (Portmeirion)

An old tart pan that I've sprayed ivory is 

 being used as a tray for two old ball jars.

One jar holds foil packets of 

Constant Comment tea bags.

The larger is filled with my homemade

 granola. A small green trimmed Longaberger

 basket stores extra coffee filters.

The vintage green and white checked apron 

is another one MAY-d by my MIL.

I found this March printable at 

The Girl Creative. 

I painted an old 14x16 frame white.

download printable HERE.

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An old Irish blessing

MAY love and laughter light your days

and warm your heart and home

MAY good and faithful friends be yours

wherever you MAY roam.

MAY peace and plenty bless your world

with joy that long endures.

MAY all life's passing seasons bring the best

to you and yours.

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I bought a green and white double mat at Michael's.

I MAY reuse the frame over and over. 

Just change the printable and have a few extra mats. 

Presto-chango!

MAY you have a marvelous March!

Cheers!

MAY

Links: Between Naps On The Porch,
French Country Cottage, Common Ground
At The Picket Fence, The Charm of Home,
My Romantic Home