Aimee Weaver | The Blog

For years I've struggled to know how to display the many Christmas cards we receive, and I've found a solution for this year! I created a hanger using simple things that I already had on hand, and it cost almost nothing. I hung it in our mudroom, so we can easily see the cards every day. I love how it turned out!

Here's what you'll need:

-Yarn in the color of your choice. I bought mine from Walmart here.

-Branch cut from my backyard

-Mini binder clips - available on Amazon here

-Wood beads - available on Amazon here

-Greens and dried orange slices

I cut strips of yarn in the sizes that I wanted and tied them to the branch until it looked like this:

I also created tassels following this tutorial. They were really easy to make and aren't perfect, but that's ok! I added two wood beads and tied the tassels to the hanging strings.

I added greenery to the branch with floral wire, then hung dried orange slices to the branch using fishing line. I use fishing line all the time to hang things, because it's nearly invisible and usually pretty strong.

You could make this hanger in any size that you'd like, and you could use a fun color for the yarn as well. Now I know where to put those Christmas cards that are starting to come in the mail! Yay!

I've been trying to think of something creative to hang on this small wall by our back door, and this weekend I thought of the perfect thing! I created a super simple wall hanging using plant cuttings and small jars. Here's how I did it.

Supplies you'll need:

-Three small jars - mine are vintage from yard sales, but you can buy them online here.

-Twine - available here

-Cuttings from various house plants

I laid the jars down flat and tied the twine around all the jars so they would hang nicely together vertically. Then I filled the jars with water and placed the plant cuttings inside. And that is it! The cuttings will eventually grow roots that I will transplant into pots. I'll add water to the bottles occasionally.

What an easy way to add some life to my wall!

I'm so excited about this group of new signs that I just added to the website! Check them out below!

I keep my Fall decorating super simple and like to stay within my neutral color palate. So I decided to create a few wreaths from corn husks that have an understated Autumn vibe. These wreaths are easy to make and don't require many supplies, but they do take some time to put together.

Here's what you need to create your own corn husk wreath:

1. 8-10 Indian corn ears with husks - I bought mine from a roadside produce stand

2. An embroidery hoop

3. Floral wire

4. Hot glue gun

Directions:

1. Cut the husks off the ears of corn

2. Group pieces of corn husks together in bunches of 6-8 pieces and use wire to secure them onto the hoop like this...

Secure the bunches onto the hoop the whole way around, overlapping them as shown above.

3. When you are done with that, the wire will be noticeable, so use your hot glue gun to glue pieces of husk on the inside of the hoop as well as over any wire that is showing. Trim off any pieces that are too big.

You can hot glue a piece of twine in a loop onto the back of your wreath to create a hanger. And you are done!

I love to create custom signs for my customers! It really stretches me creatively, and it's so interesting to hear the ideas that my clients have for me. Here are a few custom pieces that I've worked on recently...

Don't forget to see what's new at Aimee Weaver Designs with our custom wooden signs, family name signs, Bible verse signs, inspirational quote signs, and much more! 

You can also view some of our most popular products:

• I Believe in the Sun sign
• How Great Thou Art sign
• Enjoy the Little Things sign
• What a Wonderful World sign
• Personalized Child Name sign
• Custom Family Mission Statement sign
• And our custom sign services!

I needed to find a dresser to put into Sawyer's room, so decided to use one that I already had and just give it a makeover. I found the dresser at Goodwill a few years ago and originally it was painted in different shades of turquoise, which I liked, but the colors weren't going to work in the new space.

I decided to go with a two toned look, painting the body of the dresser black and stripping the paint from the drawer fronts and staining them.

The drawers were covered with a wood veneer that I scraped off to expose the beautiful wood underneath. I sanded the wood drawer fronts so that the paint all came off, then stained them with Minwax Early American stain. The reason I painted the top drawer black was because the wood on that drawer was a different variety than the others (it was Poplar) and had a green tint that didn't take the stain well.

For the body of the dresser, I first painted it with BIN primer, then painted it a solid black color. It need two coats, and when the paint was dry, I sanded with edges with sandpaper to give it a distressed look.

For the drawer pulls, I decided to make some out of leftover pieces of leather that I have on hand. I followed this tutorial and bought the carriage bolts at Lowe's. It was a really easy project, and I love how unique the hardware is!

If you would like to see video of me working on this dresser, go to my Instagram page and click on the "Dresser re-do" highlight.

I needed some artwork in Sawyer's room, so I decided to make a woodland style wall hanging, and I thought I'd share the process. It's so easy and literally took me less than 15 minutes to put together and cost less than $15.

Here's what I used to create the wall hanging:

1. Woodland poster from Amazon. It measures 20" x 28" and is under $10. I really love this poster! It's a nice matte paper and looks vintage.

2. Two wood dowel rods 36" long from Walmart. Home improvement store carries these as well.

3. String

4. Stapler

I cut the dowel rods to the size I wanted them, which was 22" long. Then I stapled the back of the poster to the rods, like this photo...

I tied string to the ends of the rods and that's it! I hung it from a small nail on the wall. It's a really simple project that looks great!

For the past few weeks, I've been updating Sawyer's bedroom, and it's been a fun little project! I started off by painting the walls Combed Cotton by PPG Pittsburgh Paints, which I used because I had the leftover paint from a different room. It's a very soft cream color that worked really well in the room.

The bed and nightstand came from a local Habitat For Humanity Restore. I painted them both black. Most of the pieces in this room were thrifted, although the black and white rug came from Walmart. The buffalo check blanket also came from Walmart.

The hanging shelf above the bed was a project that I made a few years ago. You can see more details here.

The dresser was a piece that I bought at Goodwill and re-did. I'll share that project soon!

The poster came from Amazon here, and I added the wooden dowels to hang it.

Violet has wanted a new desk in her room for a while now, since her old one didn't have any drawers and wasn't very functional. I was shopping at Habitat for Humanity's Restore last week and found one that was the perfect size for the little nook in her room!

The desk was solid wood but pretty worn out. Here's what it looked like when I bought it...

And here's what it looks like now...

Here's what I did:

1. I painted the whole desk with one coat of B-I-N primer. This is my favorite primer to cover wood, but it is very thin and can splatter easily. It covers stained wood incredibly well with no sanding required. You can buy it here.

2. I gave the desk (except the top) two coats of white spraypaint. This is my favorite kind to use.

3. I painted the top in two coats of Waverly chalk paint in Moss. It's available at Walmart.

4. I changed out the hardware and used these label pulls.

5. I distressed the edges of the wood with a sandpaper block that you can find here.

The desk is so sweet! And also super functional, which is a double win in my book. I'm sure it will get used hard and have marks all over it soon and will never look this clean again, because Violet is such a creative girl and is constantly making things. But I'm so happy she has a space to create in!

I have several Fiddle Leaf Fig plants and there's a reason they are so popular right now. They are beautiful and make a statement in any space with their large, pear shaped leaves. They tend to be tall and narrow, so they fit well in small spaces as well.

They can be a bit finicky to care for, but I've had great luck with mine and highly encourage getting one for your home! I'm not an expert on plants by any means, but I've learned a few things along the way.

Here are three basic tips that have helped my Fiddle Leaf Figs stay healthy:

1. Water your plant once a week. Without fail. And make sure your pot has holes on the bottom for proper drainage. I give my large plant 2 cups of water every week, and I give my smaller plant around 1 cup of water. If plants don’t get enough water, new leaves will turn brown and drop; if they are overwatered, the oldest leaves (toward the base of the plant) will turn brown and fall off.

2. Good light. Set your plant in a place where it will get lots of indirect sunlight and don't move it around much. My plants seem to thrive when they are placed next to a window.

3. Make sure your pot is large enough. As my plants have grown, I've re-potted them multiple times. Each time I re-pot them, they seem to grow faster. Use a pot that's bigger than you think you need, so the roots have plenty of room to expand.

Fiddle Leaf Fig plants can be found at your local greenhouse or occasionally at big box stores like Lowes and Home Depot. The larger the plant, the higher the price will be. If you want to try a faux plant that you don't need to worry about caring for, here is a good option on Amazon.

I've always loved the laid back atmosphere of a beach house. Give me sea shells and light and airy spaces all day long! I've compiled some of my favorite ways to add a beach feel to any home, whether you live close to the beach or in the middle of the country.

1. Lots of blue and white

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Incorporating lots of blue and white colors in your home will automatically make your home feel like it belongs by the seaside. Here are some of my favorite blue and white products that are available online:

Blue striped rug

Blue & White Pillows

Striped blanket

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2. Add wicker to your home

Nothing says beach like incorporating wicker into your home. I love the texture it gives and the light feel of it. You can use it in chairs, baskets, and lighting.

Sea grass baskets

Basket light

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3. Hang ocean-themed artwork

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You know how much I love artwork, and our reclaimed wood ocean paintings make such a beautiful statement! The artwork brings a feeling of the ocean inside and the texture of the wood brings so much authenticity.

4. Hanging chairs

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Hanging chairs are such a fun way to bring whimsy to your home, and I think they look particularly great in a beach home.

Hanging macrame chair

Hammock chair

Weaved hanging chair

If you'd like to see many more beach-themed ideas, check out my Pinterest board here!

I created a new collection of art printables that are now available in the shop here! They make very easy and inexpensive artwork. Simply print on your home computer, pop them into a frame and hang!