B&W FAMILY ROOM MAKEOVER + WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

So over the weekend, our family room went from this....

to this...

because of Jennifer @ A Merry Mishap...

who inspired me to make all these:

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Besides the small amount of fabric I bought for the pillows, everything else was re-purposed from something I already had. 

For my attempted bokeh art, I took down the old canvases, duct taped them together, wrapped 2 layers of batting over them (so I didn't have to paint over the originals) and then covered the entire thing with a large white fabric using a staple gun.  

Using Martha Stewart's foam pouncers, I stamped on multiple circles using black, gray, and a lighter gray acrylic paint (mixed with a fabric medium).  I then spayed a light coat of scotch guard for added protection.  

For the pillows, I found the fabrics at Joann's and made envelope covers (so that I'll be able to wash them later on).  The designs on the two white pillows were stenciled on using painter's tape and foam pouncers.  

Found out this weekend that I actually like plaid... black plaid specifically! 

I tried to make a replica of one of the pillows in A Merry Mishap's living room. Can you tell which one? ;)

There are still some small things I have left to work on, but for the most part I am pretty happy with the feeling the space creates already! 

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Finally... the winner of the second Martha Stewart Giveaway is: 

#64: Christine Cook for sharing this giveaway on Facebook!

Congratulations, Christine! I will be contacting you soon! :D

Thanks to all who participated! 

DIY STENCILED TABLE RUNNER + GIVEAWAY!

Hi everyone! I am SO excited about today's giveaway and know that many of you have been waiting for this one. ;) Since it relates to today's DIY, I thought I'd share this little project with you all first.

Remember those old linen curtains that I re-purposed into this wreath, reupholstered chair, and laundry curtains? Well I managed to squeeze out ONE more project. =D

After a little bit of sewing and stenciling with the Martha Stewart Craft's Arabesque laser-cut stencils, their multi-purpose acrylic paint with some of their tintable fabric paint medium, and a foam roller (I found the rollers to work a lot better and faster than the stencil brushes)...

I'm loving how our little runner has turned out! 

I re-used the buttons that were originally on the curtains and sewed them to the ends of the runner to add some weight.

For some added protection, I also sprayed on some scotch guard and am hoping that this little runner will last us a while. :)

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Today I'll be giving away the second set of the Martha Stewart Stencil Package to another one of my dear readers! The stencil set included is one of my favorites!

How gorgeous are these designs?? 

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To enter, just follow the simple instructions using the tool below. This giveaway will end next Sunday, August 26th. I will announce and notify the winner via email on the 27th. Good luck everyone! :)

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EoG's GIVEAWAY: PERSONALIZED FABRIC WALL ART

Have any of you ever checked out these cute personalized wall art from Paper Coterie? Made of fabric, these posters have a specially patented adhesive that will stick and re-stick to any surface!!!

Today, they are giving one lucky reader a free wall art poster (originally priced at $18)! The only thing you'll have to pay for is shipping. 


Just follow the simple instructions using the tool below. This giveaway will end this Sunday, July 22nd. Good luck everyone! :)

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NOW TAKING SPONSORS + GIVEAWAY REMINDER! :)

Do you have a blog, an etsy shop or a small business? I'd love for you to come share it with my readers! :)

Hi again friends! Just wanted to let you all know that I decided to take on... SPONSORS! I am currently offering 2 different sizes as well as FREE ad swap opportunities! Each ad space includes great opportunities like feature posts, guest posts, and giveaway/product reviews. For more info on my stats and pricing, please click "Advertise" or find the button below the header. 

This is all so new to me, so please bear with my excitement! ;) I cannot even express how wonderful you all have been these last 6 months and how much I appreciate your support through your comments and emails.  So thanks again!!! 

Before I sign off, I just wanted to remind you all of the Martha Stewart Crafts Stencil Giveaway! This is the last week to enter so don't miss your chance! Good luck everyone!

MARTHA STEWART CRAFTS STENCIL SET GIVEAWAY!

Hi friends! I am so SO excited to host my very first giveaway! You all know how much I love the entire Martha Stewart Craft collection, especially their stenciling products after my little DIY project last month. 

PAINT - 160 colors available in 5 different finishes, all non-toxic, made in the US, formulated to work on all crafting surfaces - indoors and out, and are even dishwasher-safe!

STENCILS - Available in a variety of sizes and themes as well as materials such as cardboard, adhesive, and plastic. Reusable and extremely durable!

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Aren't they just gorgeous? Well a month ago, I contacted the wonderful team at Martha Stewart Living to see if they had any special promotions going on so that I could share them with you all. Shortly after I received an email informing me that a bunch of fun stenciling products were already shipped my way for you all to enjoy! 

To allow for more opportunities, I decided to split up the products into two giveaways. This first set will include:

• Eyelet Lace Stencil 
• Foam Pouncers Set
• 2 oz. Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint - Carrot
• 2 oz. Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint - Habanero

Just follow the simple instructions using the tool below. This giveaway will end next Sunday, July 15th.  I will announce and notify the winner via email on the 16th. Good luck everyone! :)

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