Christmas Coasters

So awhile back. Like over a year ago. I posted a how to on making picture coasters. Well, I took that idea last night and turned it into Christmas coasters. I went on a Christmas crafting streak last night. And it was amazing. I'm super stoked with how these coasters turned out. Remember, if you want the full how to just go here.

They were super easy to make and I feel like they turned out just fine. For now they will replace the cute coasters that I painted for our new place until Christmas is over. Today is officially the 15 which means I can officially start decorating for Christmas! I told Nick that tomorrow night will be spent watching Elf and putting up the tree. Lets see if that actually happens...

Baby steps to becoming a DIYer :)

I decided the other day that I was going to start taking baby steps to becoming a DIYer. I found this great blog that has some awesome ideas and the first one I set my eyes on was this painting. I went to Michael's and bought the supplies which included a canvas which was buy one get one free, a few different colors of paint (the 89 cent ones), painters tape (which I should have gotten somewhere else because it was wayy to expensive at Michaels) and some paintbrushes. I already had a few paint brushes and the palette so I didn't have to get those. I just love Michaels! They always have deals on things and coupons available. Lately the coupon I have on the app on my phone is 40% off an item so that really helps. 

First I taped off the canvas randomly.

Then I painted the colors, adding grey to some of them so it gave me more colors.

I also added glitter to some of the spots to give it a little bit of sparkle.

The finished product. I am not sure where I am going to hang it, or if I want to splatter it like the painting from the link. If I were to splatter it, I would probably do it in silver.

The next DIY project I did was on a whim. I didn't find it anywhere online, I actually saw the board at Wal-Mart and just had to have it. Then I had to figure out what I was going to do with it. This was actually pretty easy. Easier than normal because my awesome father did the spray painting. I am thinking he watched me do one coat and instantly decided I was not doing it right. :) 

I got the board from Wal-Mart for $4.00, and the spray paint in matte black for 98 cents. I already had the painters tape and the scissors. 

Then I taped off the letters how I wanted them.

And this is how it turned out. This isn't the best picture but after I add the pictures to it I will post a better picture. 

So that is how I am taking baby steps! I went to Michaels again today (I feel as if I live there) and bought a t-shirt to make into a swim suit cover up and made my first purchase of modge podge! Oh the things I will be able to do with it! I also signed up for the Michaels Rewards Card which I feel will really be helpful in the future. Happy DIYing! :)