February 2017 – The Suddenly Mama Blog

Putting calligraphy to good use.

Calling all Mermaid Lovers!

Published on February 14, 2017February 12, 2017 by MeganLeave a comment

Hello! I went to Kirkland’s this weekend and found a lot of amazing mermaid decor!!! If you’re looking for great affordable pieces, I highly suggest you check out Kirkland’s! Here’s a few things they have featured on their website, but they have more available in store!

Mirror, Mirror on the wall

Published on February 13, 2017February 12, 2017 by MeganLeave a comment

Hello! Through my crafting adventures, I’ve been trying to refurbish things that I already have to make them fit with the decor of my home. I recently took a plain old mirror and gave it a coastal twist!

I started by covering the mirror portion with paper and then used gold spray paint to coat the wooden frame. I used a stencil to trace the semi circle scales and then used different shades of acrylic paint to paint the scales. Once the painting was completed, I used a little glue and glitter to create a few sparkle scales.

I love the final product! It’s beautiful! I hope you enjoyed!!

Mermaid Quote

Published on February 11, 2017January 26, 2017 by MeganLeave a comment

Mermaid Monogram

Published on February 10, 2017February 2, 2017 by MeganLeave a comment

Hello! This craft wasn’t as easy as I was hoping it would be, but I’m still happy with how it turned out!

What you’ll need:

Monogram
Spray paint
Acrylic paint
Shells
Sea glass
Twine
Fishnet stockings

I started by spray painting the monogram using a mixture of silver and gold paint. Initially I tried to secure the fishnets over the monogram and then paint, but that didn’t work so well. I then used the fishnets as a stamp to try to create the scales. Didn’t turn out perfect, but I’m still really happy with it! To finish it off, I added seashells, a twine bow, and sea glass. Happy crafting, y’all!