Stencil Giveaway!

21 May, 2013 12:01 am , Leave a Comment ,

Stenciled ceiling

I recently shared with you the ceiling I stenciled in my powder bath, using the Chez Ali stencil.  It’s probably one of my favoritest projects to date!  It was an easy project to do, but the impact it made was huge and gorgeous!  Now it’s your turn to stencil. :D

Today begins the Royal Design Studio stencil giveaway!  You have the opportunity to win a stencil of your choice, up to a $50.00 value!  Wait ’til you see all their designs!  It may take you some time to decide on your favorite.  Decisions, decisions!

Here’s what to do to win your own stencil…

  1. To go Royal Design Studio and browse around.
  2. Then return to House of 34 and leave me a comment letting me know which stencil you love and where you would use it.
  3. Enter to win in the Rafflecopter form below.  That’s it!  Good luck.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Bloggy Boot Camp Charlotte

20 May, 2013 9:27 am , Leave a Comment ,

Bloggy Bootcamp

Saturday I went to my very first conference EVER.  The SITSgirls came to Charlotte for a one day blog and social media conference filled with SO MUCH information that my head is still spinning.  Spinning in a good way!

The speakers were fabulous!  Very down to earth, very funny and incredibly smart.  The topics they covered were subjects that bloggers really need to know, such as what social media platforms you should be on, how to improve SEO, the importance of a professional looking blog and awesome photography, and so much more!

The very best part for me, though, was meeting Dana, my BBB (best blogging buddy) for the first time!  We have chatted for two years but never officially met.   She’s my biggest supporter, my first follower.  Dana drove 5 hours to attend this conference with me.  She is awesome!  And even though I found out she’s younger than me, I still love her. ;)

Dana is the curator of CereusArt.  CereusArt is a coastal lifestyle blog.  She also has an Etsy shop where she creates and sells fabulous beach and coastal decor featuring Sea Shell Garlands, Beach Themed Wine Charms, Nautical Nursery Art, and Beach Christmas Decor.  Check her out!  But remember, she is MY BBB.  I don’t share. ;)

If you ever get a chance to go to Bloggy Boot Camp, I highly recommend going! Whether you a new to blogging, or have been blogging for years, you will walk away with a wealth of information you can use and implement right away.

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DIY Wood Sign

15 May, 2013 6:07 pm , 6 Comments ,

A few months ago, I picked up a couple of old barn wood planks at an antique store.  As usual, I didn’t know exactly what I was going to do with them, although I knew it would be a wood sign of some sort.

Today, I made a very simple, personalized sign with one of them.  This is a very easy project!  Of course you can use any wood, old or new, to do this stenciled sign.

wood sign

This board is weathered, battered and has old nail holes in it. It’s beautiful! :D

wood sign

I used Powerpoint to print this out. After finding the font and the size I wanted, I just cut out the letters to make a stencil.

board paper cut out 2

I use to teach pre-school, can ya tell? Look at those nicely done cut-out letters. All my kids were very accomplished scissor users when they graduated pre-school.  Ha! ;)

board with paint

I used a stencil brush and left over paint. Always pounce your brush on a paper towel before you begin. Less is more when stenciling!

board on wall

I still need to place pictures in the frames, but finally this wall is complete.  Question… Why does 1995 looks so old and seem so long ago??  Was I even old enough to get married?  Wasn’t I just a baby?  1995 is like… last CENTURY!  Oh crap, I am old!

board wall closeup

Yep, 1995, the year I was born married.  I still have one more board. What to do, what to do…

Linking to: House on the Way

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