Valentine’s Day is almost here, Sweet Friends. Are you planning a romantic dinner with your honey or a Galentine’s event with your besties? This week I showed off my Valentine’s Day Table and a super cute and fun Sweater Heart Wreath.

Weekly Round Up Edition #26!

Welcome to “Weekly Round up on Create With Cynthia, Edition #26!” If you are new here, Welcome to the Round Up. This is where I give you the full week of blog posts in one email and some tidbits on what’s happening in blogland or with my “Family of five!”

Saturday Edition – Weekly Round Up!

In this Saturday edition I’ll be sharing the following:

Create With Cynthia “Blog Posts” for the week.

Conversation Hearts Valentine’s Day Tablescape Blog Hop!

Valentine’s Day reminds me of friends loving on friends. I decided to decorate my Valentine’s Day table with a theme of conversation hearts. But did you know that cream colored tulips signify commitment?

Check out what all of my Blogger friends decided to do with their tables on this Valentine’s Day Blog Hop.

Sweater Heart Wreath and feeling overwhelmed with stuff!

You may have seen my Sweater Heart Wreath a couple of weeks ago, as I created a video on how to make it. It was a fun project and a great use for an old sweater. Sometimes our closet get full of items that we no longer need and use.

Create With Cynthia “You Tube” for the week.

Dollar Store Flower Arrangement!

I needed a Flower Arrangement for my table and decided to create a Dollar Store centerpiece. This project was under $10.

Conversation Hearts Valentine’s Day Tablescape!

I loved how my table came out and wanted to share it with my You Tube subscribers. Here’s a short video showing off my Conversation Hearts Valentine’s Day Tablescape. Enjoy!

What’s going on in Blog Land and with my Family of Five.

My youngest son, Troy, turned 12 years old this week. Celebrating Troy’s birthday was bittersweet. Happy Birthday Troy!

On the internet I’ve been inspired by…

I’ve been inspired by Chantilly’s daily emails. I thought you might want to subscribe to her posts here. This week she wrote about “Free,” “Beyond Barriers,” and “Conscious.”

I’ve been inspired by and love seeing what Yvonne from “StoneGable” writes on Sundays and I thought you might enjoy this one here.

I’ve been inspired by Debra from “Common Ground, Inspired by Vintage,” Weekly Inspiration and a Valentine’s Day Linky Party. Such cute vintage valentine finds here.

What’s inspiring you on the internet?

Don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and HomeTalk, as well.

My first episode on HomeTalk RV was a huge success and I’ll be back in March with two episodes. If you’d like to follow me on HomeTalk here is the link.

Now go out there and create something.

Cynthia

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This week I was continuing on with Organization, and it was all about my Laundry Closet. February is here and I love creating Valentine’s Day decor and I promise I’ll be showing alot more in the next few weeks.

I love everything hearts! This heart spindle artwork was just one of the favorite projects. I can’t wait to share with you what else I was up to this week and there’s a little surprise at the end of the post.

Weekly Round Up Edition #25!

Welcome to “Weekly Round up on Create With Cynthia, Edition #25!” If you are new here, Welcome to the Round Up. This is where I give you the full week of blog posts in one email and some tidbits on what’s happening in blogland or with my “Family of five!”

Saturday Edition – Weekly Round Up!

In this Saturday edition I’ll be sharing the following:

Create With Cynthia “Blog Posts” for the week.

Laundry Closet Makeover!

My Laundry Closet lacks storage just like my bathroom. I hate doing laundry and I just had decided to ignore the laundry closet storage problem. HomeTalk, the largest diy community for home and garden, challenged me to spruce it up. Check it out here and send your good vibes that I’ll be the lucky winner of the challenge. You can check out “Laundry Closet Makeover” here.

Tips on Stenciling and a Laundry Sign!

I decided to pretty up my Laundry Closet by making a Laundry Sign using some of my favorite products; Essential Stencils, Rustoleum and DIY Paint. Check out my “Tips on Stenciling and a Laundry Sign” here.

Create With Cynthia “You Tube” for the week.

Sweater Wreath with Hearts!

The Sweater Wreath with Hearts is now on video and you can watch it here.. Do you like to sprinkle your home with Valentine’s Day decor?

Laundry Closet Makeover and a Laundry Sign DIY!

Did you see the Laundry Closet Makeover and a Laundry Sign DIY! on my channel. If you missed it you can check it out here.

What’s going on…

I’ll be on HomeTalk TV on February 3rd!!!!

A couple of weeks ago I told you I had a surprise coming in February. Well, well….. it’s time to tell you the surprise.

I’ll be on HomeTalk TV and I NEED FOLLOWERS!! My first episode is February 3rd at 8pm EST. which is 5pm PST. and I’m sharing how to create a Floral Decal Mirror! Don’t forget to tune in. I can use all the support. Just go here and click follow.

Don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and HomeTalk, as well.

Now go out there and create something.

Cynthia

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This month has been about Organization and Bathrooms, with a few Trees sprinkled on top. Have you noticed, Sweet Friends? It has been busy busy busy, but I’m having fun! I can’t wait to share with you what my week was filled with.

Weekly Round Up Edition #24!

Welcome to “Weekly Round up on Create With Cynthia, Edition #24!” If you are new here, Welcome to the Round Up. This is where I give you the full week of blog posts in one email and some tidbits on what’s happening in blogland or with my “Family of five!”

Saturday Edition – Weekly Round Up!

In this Saturday edition, I’ll be sharing with you the following:

Create With Cynthia “Blog Posts” for the week.

Old Ladder Bathroom Storage Idea – Pinterest Challenge

My bathroom lacked storage and there was this spot next to the shower that was just blah! I spruced it up with an old ladder and now have tons of storage. Who would have known old wood ladders could be so handy. You can check out Old Ladder Bathroom Storage Idea – Pinterest Challenge here.

Bathroom Cabinet Makeover and a Spindle Tree

Once I got into the bathroom and started organizing it I realized the Bathroom Cabinets needed a makeover too. I also found a new home for my Spindle Tree, which was a fun project I did right after Christmas. The Bathroom Cabinet Makeover and a Spindle Tree really updated my home. You can read my story about it here.

Spindle Leg Tree

Just in case you love spindle and trees as much as I do, I’ve also written a tutorial. I hope you enjoy the How to Create a Spindle Leg Tree. You can check it out here. Be sure to tag me if you recreate and post on IG or FB.

Create With Cynthia “You Tube” for the week.

Furniture Makeover – Repurposing Shutters into a Table or Shelf!

The Shutter to Table/Shelf Makeover is now on video and you can watch it here.

Christmas Tree using Old Hardware!

Did you see the Christmas Tree with Old Hardware DIY on my channel. If you missed it you can check it out here.

What’s going on with my “Family of five!” or in blogland!

I just had to share this sweet photo of the pups cuddling up to Luke. Luke doesn’t really like to be in photos which is why I am cutting out his face. 15 year olds?!?!?! I feel like trying to understand him is like learning a foreign language. Anyhow, Troy is the lover of the pups, so to see them cuddle up to Luke was quite the shot. Enjoy!

Now let me show you what inspired me this week on the internet.

Do you know about HomeTalk? If you haven’t check out my page, please take a look and follow me.

If you are looking for some free Valentine’s art, check out Julie’s printable here. Julie from My Wee Abode is always so creative and inspiring.

Being my boys are teens, I’m always looking for ways of handling this time in our lives. Kristin from White Arrows Home has a great list of books for teens and you can check it out here.

Who doesn’t need these tips that Jeanne from Doodle T and Me suggests. You can check it out here.

Mary at Life at Bella Terra is all into Valentine. Look how sweet this Valentine garland looks. Check it out and recreate this beauty here.

Don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook as well.

Now go out there and create something.

Cynthia

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I had the tree displayed all over the house throughout the holidays. It was in the entryway and the hallway and even in the dining room.

Every time I see it, the tree just makes me happy. Christmas trees, kinda like spindles, and old doorknobs and shutters and nutcrackers, they kinda do that to me. They just make me happy!

But then, I found a home for it. The Spindle Tree has a new home in my bathroom.

I think it looks perfect with the Old Ladder Bathroom Storage and the Cabinet Makeover with Peel and Stick Wallpaper.

What do you think, Sweet Friends?

This project was really fun and not too difficult to make. So, let’s get started with the tutorial.

Materials needed to make the Spindle Leg Tree:

• Spindles in a variety of lengths
• Piece of wood the length of your tree – wood strip
• Screws
• Wood Glue
• Paint
• Paint Brush
• Jigsaw
• Drill
• Picture hanger

Instructions for making a Spindle Leg Tree:

Step one: Gather your spindle legs and wood strip. I used 8 long spindle legs and three short spindle legs for the tree trunk. I used a circle wood piece for the top. I also used a 2 foot piece of wood to attach the spindles onto something.

Step two: Paint all of your pieces. I used Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint and Rustoleum Chalked Paint in a couple of neutral colors. I sealed the spindles with Sweet Pickins Top Coat.

Step three: Just like a puzzle put the pieces together.

Step four: Use wood glue to hold pieces in place. I used Gorilla Glue.

Step five: Once glue has dried, use a drill and screws to secure your tree together. Spindles are heavy so this part cannot be skipped. The glue holds the spindles in place so that you can pre-drill the holes before adding the screws.

Step six: Add your hanger to the back of the tree.

Step seven: Hang your tree on the wall and enjoy.

Now go out there and Create Something!

Cynthia

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I know it’s January, but I still had Christmas Tree projects I was working on. So, today, I thought I’d take a moment and share one with you. This was a super fun and easy diy that you could do too.

Restored Hardware on a Christmas Tree!

I know I always say my projects are super fun and easy, but they really are. This project required Power Tools, which I’m a little afraid of, but when it was finally complete, it felt so rewarding.

I’ve got the full DIY and Material List at the bottom of the post.

Did you see the photos in my post, Happiness is Homemade, Link Party #305?

Old Knobs on a Christmas Tree!

Oh good!!!! If not, don’t worry, most of them are right here!

Did you read my post yesterday about my fear of power tools? Well that “Shutter Turned Table” project, which you can read here, was waaaaaayyyyy harder than this one, so don’t worry.

Remember when I decorated my front door for Christmas? You can read about the “Five Things You Need to Decorate Your Front Door” here. Well, after I decorated the front door, I picked up the Wood Tree and quickly painted it. I didn’t have much of a plan for it.

Now when I first bought this Christmas Tree it sat on my front porch without any jewels. I mean, old hardware. I didn’t have a plan for it and then.

As January rolled around and I was cleaning out my tool box, I realized I had alot of extra hardware that needed a home.

Sweet Friends, old hardware is like jewelry to me.

And don’t you think the old hardware dressed up this tree beautifully?

Well, let me give you some directions on how to recreate this beauty. In case you love old hardware like I do.

Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree!

Materials needed for the Tree:

• Wood Tree by Darice
• Paint or Stain and Sealer
• Paint Brushes
• Old hardware with screws
• Drill or screwdriver
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Directions on how to create the Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree:

Step one: Gather your Wood Tree and hardware.

Step two: Paint your Wood Tree. I used Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in the color Tarnished Pearl and then sealed the tree with DIY Paint, Big Top. You can purchase these paint products at here.

Step three: Determine where you will place your hardware.

Step four: Use a pen to mark the spots where you will drill holes.

Step five: Drill holes.

Step six: Add hardware. If needed us a Glue Gun to add the hardware onto the tree instead of using the drill or screwdriver.

Step seven: Enjoy your Reclaimed Hardware Christmas Tree.

If you’d like to purchase products similar to what I used, here are the links:

Now go out there and create something.

Cynthia

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