Showing off While They Snooze blog

March 28, 2013

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A few weeks ago I was honored to be asked to join in on the Creating with the Stars challenge over at East Coast Creative. I was partnered up with a blogger who would be completing the projects and I was there (virtually anyway) to offer support and ideas.

Well, my blogger was a rock star – probably because her name is Sarah. ;) She blogs over at While They Snooze…love that title.

Allow me to brag on her and her projects a bit, won’t you? The first week she knocked it out of the park with a project that started with a tire. Yep, a big, heavy tire:

She found it on the side of the road and found a use for it – I love the way her mind works!

Her and her hubby made a base out of plywood, then cut out some legs with a jigsaw as well: 

DIY tire table

They created a top with the plywood so it could actually be used as a table:

DIY tire table

After that was done it was time to hide the tire. You didn’t think she was keeping it, right? ;)

It involved lots and lots of rope:

DIY tire table

Who would ever think that was a tire under there? And it’s the perfect height and size for next to a chair. Totally funky and fun and pretty much free! (The whole tutorial is up at ECC here.)

I think her next project was my favorite one for the challenge – she was inspired by plate art from Anthropologie that was…get ready for this -- $7,500. Choke.

She made her own with 30 dollar store plates and a few other supplies:

plate art

I know, brilliant, right?

She hung each plate, making sure each line was level:

plate art

Then she used a projector to get an image up on the wall and large enough to trace with a Sharpie:

Amazing! It really came out beautifully: 

What I love is that you could do this with any image – the possibilities are endless! You can see more details on how she did this art here.
 
For the last project Sarah did a beautiful water color looking map table, and I LOVE it:
map table
I’m sure she’ll be doing a post on that one too, be sure to check out her blog for the details.
 
Told you she is crazy talented – and did I mention she’s got a full time job and kids? And came up with these ideas and completed them each in less than a week?? I was a little in awe, seriously.
 
Here are a couple other projects from her blog I thought you would like as well – a totally free stencil wall:
DIY wall stencilDIY_Wall_Stencil_ 
Who needs a stencil when you have cardboard? For real.
 
And I think this has to be one of my favorite projects of hers – the DIY metallic art:
 DIY_metallic_art
Just gorgeous! I’ve been trying to figure out where I do the same project since I first saw this post.
 
The talent out in blogland continues to astound me! So much inspiration, so little time to copy it all. ;)
 
Be sure to check out Sarah’s blog here, and you can cheer on the remaining contestants over at East Coast Creative here!
 
I’ll be back tomorrow with some organization in the basement, whooee!
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March 28, 2013

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  1. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Thanks for showing up (I mean off...LOL) Sarah! I really like her decor style. Going over to her blog now...

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  2. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    These are totally awesome! I like the idea of the tire/table....so many possibilities!

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  3. While They SnoozeMarch 28, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Thanks Sarah! It was fun while it lasted. I need a nap now!

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  4. Our Pinteresting FamilyMarch 28, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    SO many incredibly amazing projects!!!

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  5. KatieMarch 28, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Sarah is my good friend IRL... so glad the blog world is getting a glimpse into her talent! She never fails to amaze me! She did an amazing job with Creating with the Stars and I was shocked when I saw she got eliminated this week. So many amazing things are ahead for her.

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    1. While They SnoozeMarch 28, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks for all the help the past few weeks, Katie!

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    2. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 1:02 AM

      I was really rooting for you, Sarah...and not just because you're a Central Florida blogger, but because you've got talent for days. Your projects were some of my top picks and always earned my votes. I thought you were a shoe-in for the win. Regardless of the competition outcome, I hope you feel proud of your efforts. They were a huge success in my book!

      Warmly,
      Lauren
      The Thinking Closet

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    3. While They SnoozeMarch 29, 2013 at 11:17 PM

      Thanks Lauren. I doubted myself the whole way so that means a lot! -Sarah

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  6. Jennifer@ClassicStyleHomeMarch 28, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Great projects! I especially love the metallic art. I might have to try that one!

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  7. JulesMarch 28, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Oh my word. OH MY WORD! I really want to be her when I grow up!!!

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  8. AlisaMarch 28, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    That plate wall is amazing!!!

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  9. VidyaMarch 28, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Amazing! You should have your own TV show similar to Design on a Dime or High Low Project! Very creative Sarah!

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  10. Catherine PeartMarch 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    That tire table just floors me! So creative. Really loved all your projects!

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  11. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I LOVE those plates! Omg! SO cute! : )

    Kayla
    www.lovelucygirl.com

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  12. www.carolynsmithdesigns.comMarch 28, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    East Coast Creative has it goin' on. That's for sure. Go Sarah! Love the plates - projectors are a crafter's best friend!

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  13. Sherry at The Rusty PearlMarch 28, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    OMGOSH she is amazing.. LETS get her an HGTV segment .....Wonderful and who knew an old tire could be so stinking cute... LOVE It and will join her blog..Thanks sister for posting such great9NESS) TOODLES .>Sherry @ The Rusty Pearl

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  14. KristinMarch 28, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    The painted map coffee table was my favorite project this round! I LOVED it. Bummer.
    Thanksf or the link to all her other fabulusness, though!

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  15. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}March 29, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    HOLY COW!!! Those are some amazing projects!! Thanks for introducing us to her...off to ruin the rest of my day on her blog. My nonproductivity is on your conscience now!!

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  16. JoMarch 29, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Incredible! I really love the plates :-)
    Off to spend some more time on her blog!
    Jo :-)

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  17. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    I am always amazed by the neat projects people can do.. That plate art is insanely awesome!!

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  18. While They SnoozeMarch 29, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Everybody is so nice! :) And about that HGTV thing... What can we do about that? Haha Thanks everyone for the love!

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  19. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    Sarah you are so talented! (Both of you Sarah's are)So nice to get to learn about your blog! Thanks Sarah (TDC)for 'showing off Sarah'! :)

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