Ballard Inspired Bulletin Board

February 7, 2011 By

During the Christmas rush, my office became quite the mess…and I am just now getting around to *organizing* all the paperwork that accumulated during November and December.  On top of that, Heidi and I got this great idea to switch my playroom (which is upstairs) and my office (which is downstairs).  Well, talk about a mess!  January was spent decluttering, purging and donating!

Once I got my desk moved, I decided I needed a bulletin board to go right behind my computer monitor to remind me of all our current client projects!  I LOVE the Ballard catalog and saw this awesome burlap covered memo board that would be perfect in the new office:

The best part was that I already everything but the upholstery tacks to make this!!  (Sad to say, but I have had the cork and foam board for over 5 years to use for a completely different project!)

First things first, I cut the foam board (ended up using two pieces to make it extra thick for the upholstery tacks I purchased) and cork to size.  For the spot I am hanging my memo board, 16×25 was the perfect size.  I spray glued all the pieces together and clamped them to dry.

Next, I cut a piece of burlap big enough to fold over and staple with the staple gun.

Finally, I got to turn the bulletin board over and add the finishing touches…the upholstery tacks!   I placed the tacks about 2.5 inches apart. 

I am so excited about how it turned out…I think I am going to make a bigger one to go over my work table!

We are participating in Made By You Mondays over at Skip to My Lou!

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{Decorating} A few of my favorite things….

November 13, 2010 By

Designing all these Christmas cards has got me in the mood to start decorating, so much in fact that I just told Heidi the other day I am  ready to put up my Christmas trees!  The worst part?  I cannot stop with just one tree!   In hopes to hold off on decorating, I thought I would post a few of my favorite things I have seen in the catalogs lately.

Cheers! pillow from Ballard Designs

I loved this so much that we designed a new card inspired by the pillow!

 

Pottery Barn lanterns

 

Suzanne Kasler for Ballard burlap stocking

Burlap ribbom from Pottery Barn

Wreaths from Ballard Designs

When it comes to decorating for Christmas, or the Holiday your family celbrates, what are your favorite things during the holiday season?  We would love to know! 

And for our wonderful Facebook fans….we are offering a sale to you through Monday!  15% off your purchase….this includes Christmas and holiday cards in the Etsy shop!  Hope you have a great weekend!

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{Giveaway} Trick-or-Treat Banner

September 21, 2010 By

We are SO excited to host our very first giveaway!

Since I have been ready for fall for a few weeks now, I have been dying to break out the pumpkin decorations and my sister and I already have the kids’ Halloween costumes picked out!  I even found a yummy pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese frosting recipe that I just might have to try this weekend (as if I need cupcakes at the house…).

We created this super-fun “Trick or Treat” banner to kick-start my decorating, and we want to give one to you, too!

To enter the giveaway:

  • You need to visit another post on Sweet Birdie’s Nest or visit our Etsy shop and comment on this post about something else you love.  {This is required to enter the giveaway!}
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If you are our lucky winner, we’ll email you a pdf file that you can print and use for your personal use!  The contest ends Sunday, October 3.

{I made two slits in each letter and strung the letters on a some grosgrain ribbon.  I think it would be really cute with some sparkly touches between the words or letters, but I was in a hurry to get the picture posted!  The possibilities are unlimited!}

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Is it Autumn Yet?

September 20, 2010 By

I don’t know about you, but I have been ready for fall for a few weeks now!  In our part of the country, it’s still reaching 90 degrees every day, although the mornings are crisp and chilly, providing just enough of a hint of cooler weather to really make me wish it was autumn.  Sweaters and boots are in the stores, football is in full swing, and pumpkins and mums are on display.  I’ve already enjoyed plenty of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes and picked up a bag of candy corn at Target yesterday.  But my favorite reason for fall:  There are always so many entertaining opportunities this time of the year, and Sweet Birdie’s Nest has a lot of fun parties coming up in the next month or two that we can’t wait to feature!

I’m ready to pack up my shorts and tank tops and get cozy in my new cardigan:

And then I want to decorate my home with some of these fall accessories:

Pottery Barn Pomegranate Swag

Pottery Barn Kids Halloween Garland

Pottery Barn Mercury Pumpkins {They're already sold out online...let me know if you find any!}

And I was perusing the internet for other fun fall decorating ideas, I saw these images from Martha Stewart and can’t wait to recreate them myself:

Glittered Pumpkins - so simple yet fun!

I love the simple, all-white palette here

Now are you ready for fall?  I’m definitely inspired by the images I just shared with you.  Are you hosting a Halloween party?  A football get-together?  Or need any excuse for a party?  Let us create the perfect invitations for your fabulous fall parties!

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