There are a few things I can't get enough of. Right now I think it's probably Subway Art. I just had to share this one with you! My friend Vivienne over at V's Spot, made this last week: And, yes -- she cut out each of those letters by hand. The woman deserves a medal! She has a complete tutorial ...
Whimsical Spring Wreath
How's your week going? If you are friends with my on Facebook, you might have noticed that I was trying to find plastic soda bottles last weekend. Here's the reason. I needed bottles so I could cut them up to make flowers out of them for a Spring Wreath I had in my head. It's kind of funny, ...
My 15 Minutes of Fame… well, actually about 6 minutes – lol…
Today was the day! I have been looking forward/dreading it for about 6 weeks. I woke up so nervous, but was excited at the same time. It ended up being a wonderful experience - I am so glad I didn't chicken out! My mom went with me which was great. Between the two of us, we cannot find out way ...
Check Her Out!
Happy Wednesday everyone! Where is this week going?? it is just flying by! I want to introduce you to a really dear, sweet blogger -- I just love her to death! JenGlamGirl! She has the greatest fashion posts -- Fashion Fridays. I love seeing what she's ...
Anthro-inspired Nautical Necklace
Here's my $5 version of Anthropologie's Curls & Coils Necklace.As soon as I saw this necklace, I was working out how to make it. I love the nautical, rough texture combined with the sparkle! At first I was looking for cotton rope, but upon further inspection I discovered that it is ...
10-minute polka dot project
I found these plates on clearance 75% off so I snatched them up -- I paid $2 for all 4. I got them home and added these: and ended up with a little polka dot happiness for my kitchen and family room! FYI -- The Peachy Cheap giveaway ends tonight at midnight! If you want to enter a few ...
Some Progress!
At the beginning of the year I hinted that I started a master bedroom redo after I redid my closet in black and white. I was all gung ho. Then I got stuck. So for a couple months my bedroom has been half way black and white and the other half brown and blue. And it has been driving me ...
Spin on the Family Rules canvas
You guys are probably sick of my gushing on and on about how much I love the Family Rules Canvas {originally posted by Lindsay @ The Pleated Poppy}. And some of you have said that you wished you could do one but that your kids are all grown or your kids are too young to read or you don't have ...
Burlap Project: Ruffled Spring Pennant
Time to take down the Valentine decorations. But what to put up to fill the cold, bleak Winter space?? I decided to make a burlap pennant, but instead of a triangular one, I thought it might be fun to make square-ish one with colorful SPRING hues to brighten up my space. To make it, first I ...
15 minute Sweater Refashion for $2
Here's an $2 solution to update a blah sweater. I found this gathered ribbon at Hobby Lobby. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it at the time. First I placed the ribbon on the sweater and pinned it on. At the ends of the zig zags the ribbon folds UNDER and wraps down to the next row. I also ...
Switching Things Up with Blue Cricket Design!!!
I'm so excited to have a new friend here for the day!!! It's the talented and wonderful Becca from Blue Cricket Design!!!********* Hi Tatertots and Jell-O fans! I'm Becca From Blue Cricket Design and I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be here today! Jen is so freakin' awesome but I don't have to ...
Lamp Makeover: from Dull to Darling in 30 minutes!
Turn your lamp from dull to darling in 30 minutes flat! Here's my little Walmart lamp I bought to lighten up my desk area in my kitchen.It's cute, if kind of boring. But I knew I could do something fun to brighten her up! First, I got three pieces of paper and taped them together ...
Party Idea: KEEP CALM and MAKE a COOKIE
Our neighborhood has done this for a few years now. We get together right before Valentine's Day to make cookies and cards for our families, friends and neighbors. It's a great way to catch up with each other, be creative and do something nice for others.This year we met at a local church to ...
Burlap Napkin Rings Tutorial {Dollar Store Project}
I have so many Valentine ideas I wanted to do -- but I'm running out of time! Here's one I made today. But, these napkin rings don't have to be just for Valentines Day - you can use them all year. I bought the napkin rings at the Dollar Store. Yep, I have been wandering around in there ...
Valentine Project: $2 TIERED Dollar Store Tray
I had so much fun making my Dollar Store tray that I decided to make a tiered Valentine-ish one too. Although I like it so much I think I will use it all Spring and maybe Summer too! It's so bright and happy looking! If you want to make one, here are the trays I used from the ...