Today I am feeling a little overwhelmed, actually I have been feeling this way for quite some time. Work has been crazy busy! We have about 25 projects going on that need to be finished yesterday. On top of all of this we have a new prison opening in 4 months, our headquarters building is expanding into another building and we have a huge parole office expansion going on. And this is on top of everything that needs to be taken care of day to day which is difficult right now because everyone is on vacation!
So needless to say I am frazzled, overwhelmed and having more blonde moments every day! I am a very visual person, I have notes and projects all over my desk stacks of papers that are sorted into haphazard piles neatly labeled and organized. I decided I need a visual to remind me to calm down...so I made this!
I figure that if I have this to look at it will remind me to keep calm. And if it doesn't it's something pretty for my office! I started with this frame from WalMart. Have you checked out their eco-frames or something like that, they are cheap, $3 and they are decent!
I used my Cricut to cut the crown and letters out of vinyl.
Bad pic, it's gloomy and overcast so the lights are on :(
I put the vinyl on the glass and cut out a pretty piece of teal blue scrapbook paper.
I love the way it turned out and it's not bad for $3! So much cheaper than a box bottle of wine! Hopefully this helps!
Linking to Under The Table and Dreaming
Linking to Under The Table and Dreaming
9 comments:
I love how you took time out of your busy day to whip up a little craft to remind you not to freak out! Fabulous!
I LOVE it!! Which cartridge did you use for the crown? I think I have that one. :)
We must be having the same kind of week :) I was literally sitting down to post a project that is eerily similar! I've decided to make it my little mantra to get through school. :)
That turned out so cute! Do you have to use a special blade to cute vinyl? I have wanted to, but wasn't sure if what I needed.
I was so confused - not being a cricut owner myself - but now that I figured out what you did, that is SO COOL that you can do that! I want to have a cut out vinyl party!! :) But then I would decal my whole house...and I don't think the hubs would like that... :)
This is so cute! I think I need this for my desk at work, too! I know just how you feel - feeling overwhelmed from craziness at work and also raising two kids. Life can get pretty hectic.
Thanks for posting on my blog about my candlholder. :)
Amber
Congrats on being featured! How exciting! Love this little project. I need one in every room of my house this month. INSANE! Just waiting to wake up in June :-) Thanks for stopping by Windy Poplars! Hope you had a wonderful day...
Totally adorable. I'm amazed that you squeezed in the time for it at such a busy time.
- The Tablescaper
I love these words too! My husband gave me the sign for Christmas to remind me to "Keep Calm" as things get crazy around here. Only two kids but sometimes it feels like 3,4,5, :) I love your site I'll pop in again I am sure!! Robin
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