I am still in post-party-decompression-and-catch-up-mode around here, and between that, and planning another mini-event for next Saturday, I have not been thinking much about anything useful or beautiful in my home.
I mean, other than the fact that I no longer have 4 overflowing laundry hampers.
That is absolutely gorgeous.
But The William Morris Project looms large in my mind, so I couldn't just not do something.
I finally whipped up a quick craft that I think meets the qualifiers of "useful" and "beautiful" while also satisfying my need to have something to look forward to.
I made a countdown frame!
I gathered supplies that I already had: scrapbook paper, chipboard letters, glue dots, and a frame. I've had all the items stashed away in my craft drawers, just itching to be put to use*. The frame had even been painted to hide the little dings & it was all alone in a corner, begging to be used.
I was looking for a simple solution, so I just cut a few 12" x 12" pieces of paper in half, used the glue dots to secure them together, then added the letters. It took me about 15 minutes in all (again, what have I been waiting for??)
And now, we've got a countdown calendar for our important events!
Like.......
Yep, we are taking the plunge and going for a whole week in March. We'll even be there for Big J's 4th Birthday, and I fully expect his head to pop off from all the awesome.
*According to The Happiness Project, this is called Aspirational Clutter. I have A LOT of it. But is it clutter if I'm actually using it??*
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I spent most of yesterday finishing little projects that had been waiting in the wings for a year or longer. I don't know what took me so long because most of them were things that could be finished in a matter of minutes. {sigh} Anyway, your countdown board looks great and have a wonderful time at Disney World! It's still on my list to get there with the hubby...someday. :-)
Great idea! I love how something so small can make such a big difference. I can see something like that being used for all kinds of motivation for my kids! ;)
I want to come with you! So much fun.
What a fun project! I think keeping track of upcoming things is essential to getting them done, or being ready for them. {I rarely do this} Thanks for posting!!!
The calendar is such a cute idea! Have a wonderful trip!
34 days! That's no time at all. I wouldn't be able to focus on crafting or anything productive with such a trip looming.
Great idea...a good reminder there is always something to look forward to!
What a cute idea! I am sure Disney World will be a blast. I haven't been in more years than I care to say.
Super Sweet Idea! And Disney World ain't so bad either ;) It is good to get something small done, even when there are larger, 'more important' things to be done - just getting one thing done makes all the difference.
Great idea, I have to tell my daughter, they are going in a couple of weeks and their 2 year old is already excited.
This is a great idea! I'm going to have to do something similar. Not just to build anticipation, but to remind my procrastinating butt to get a move on. :)
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