I have the blessing and burden of coming from a crafty mother. While Julie is the former title holder of Greatest Room Parent ever, I am not. However, I try. And while the Steelers were not in the playoffs this year I kept the #blackandyellow flame alive in my heart by crafting for them instead of cheering aka swearing The long weekend over MLK day was the perfect time and since today is Superbowl Sunday vom, need a beer I'd thought I'd be stubborn and show my Steeler love with the blogosphere.
First up was a silouhette glitter canvas you keep seeing all over Pinterest. I highly recommend using glitter acrylic craft paint vs. painting on glue and then sprinkling on real glitter over and over. The project was super simple. Found a "stencil" I like using Google images, saved it, printed it full page, then cut out the parts I need to to make my stencil, nail scissors work like a charm for this part having tiny fingers helped too. Then it was simply tracing out my design with pencil, painting on my glitter paint, and waiting. I did two coats to cover brush marks and WA-LA!
My second project of the day was a fleece Steeler blanket. I got 3 yards of the Steeler logo fleece fabric from Hobby Lobby for 30% off, best day ever. It was then simply cutting my two pieces, pinning the edges make sure you've got it inside out and then sewing it all together. Sophie now enjoys watching Friday Night Lights with me under it.
Little crafts like these are perfect ways to rep your team without stooping to the level of the Victoria's Secret PINK NFL collection. Along with companies like Vineyard Vines who have NFL lines, I do turn 23 in four months and they do have a Steeler tote.
So, enjoy the commericals. I've got Rotel and Sweet Water Blue calling my name, along with my Steeler fleece. #blackandyellow
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