tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576520136713652662024-03-06T00:21:04.526-08:00Frugal Home DesignFrugal Decor Ideas, Inspiration and DIY ProjectsJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-49109867176703335562013-02-15T14:59:00.001-08:002013-02-15T14:59:14.261-08:00Functional and Decorative Storage Ideas<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new storage shelf! I'm loving it :)</td></tr>
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For a while, I had been wanting some kind of storage furniture to house all of my craft supplies. Most of my craft stuff had been in boxes, stacked on shelves in a closet but you know how that goes.... OUT of sight, OUT of mind! Even though the boxes were labeled, it was still hard to locate things and honestly, it was such a hassle having to go and dig in the boxes so most the time I didn't even bother. <br />
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I knew I had space on a wall in the dining room and since I use my kitchen table for most of my crafting, it made perfect sense to get some kind of storage unit for that wall. So, I looked into different storage type shelving units and these cube shelves with the cloth baskets seemed the most practical choice.<br />
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So off I went to Target... it was the least inexpensive of everything I found online. One shelf has 12 cubes and the other has 8. I put one next to the other and that gives me 20 cubes of storage, YAY!! Both shelves cost a little over 100 bucks which I was OK with but I'm ashamed to say how much the cloth baskets cost. OK, geez, for TWELVE of those baskets, it cost just as much as the two shelves put together. Insane? Yes, and I'm more insane for paying that but I was desperate. I told myself I won't beat myself up because I rarely EVER splurge but I still feel guilty and to help make it a little better, I want to share with you what I <b><i>could have done, </i></b>had I not been so impatient, to save more money and still have great storage shelving.<br />
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<li>I could have made my own fabulous cloth storage baskets using <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2011/09/fabric-storage-boxes-per-your-request.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> over at Make it & Love It. I still may do that actually, I still have a bunch of basket-less cubes. </li>
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<li>I could have just bought a used bookshelf or two and lined some decorative storage boxes or baskets on it. You can even get the pretty wicker storage baskets now and I bet they look fab on any shelf. A good thing about that is you can get different sizes. </li>
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Here is a few more container ideas for storage on a shelf:<br />
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<li>small clothes baskets</li>
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Don't forget about garage sales, thrift shops and places like that. You can usually find fairly cheap furniture.. such as shelves and you can definitely find tons of baskets, super cheap. If you find a nice shelf that you like but don't like the color, don't forget about SPRAY PAINT! You can even spray all of your baskets to match if you wanted :)<br />
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I hope you found this post helpful for you. Although, I'm loving these new shelves, you don't have to buy brand new to have fabulous storage but just in case you are interested in having a closer look at these, here is a link to the exact shelves that I purchased at Target. BTW, I put these together myself so they are super easy to assemble too. <br />
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/closetmaid-cubeicals-12-cube-organizer-espresso/-/A-13908802" target="_blank">12 cube shelf in espresso </a><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/closetmaid-cubeicals-8-cube-organizer-espresso/-/A-12193726" target="_blank"> 8 cube shelf in espresso </a><br />
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Thanks so much for reading and have lots of fun getting your stuff all organized! <br />
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Basically, I just folded the coffee filter 4 times.... until it was a wedge and then cut around the wedge to form the shapes. Unfold it and viola!</div>
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For a more detailed tutorial see my<a href="http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/_FHD/hub/Winter-Crafts-Coffee-Filter-Snowflake-Tutorial" target="_blank"> Coffee Filter Snowflake Tutorial</a>.</div>
Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-34872513971449528632012-12-16T17:41:00.000-08:002012-12-16T17:41:57.266-08:00DIY Cone Shaped Christmas Trees <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I just wanted to show some of the cone shaped Christmas trees I have been working on. I didn't go out and buy cone forms.. I actually just made my own from poster board using the instructions over at <a href="http://www.thecreativityexchange.com/2010/12/fabric-covered-poster-board-christmas-tree-cones.html" target="_blank">The Creativity Exchange</a>. I love how her cones came out.. they look amazing!<br />
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Here are the ones I have finished so far:<br />
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The smaller one I just wrapped with jute that I got from the dollar store. The tall one I embellished with sequin dot material. I just cut the material into strips and folded them in half forming a loop and glued them all around the tree row by row, starting from the bottom. I love how it turned out. I actually still have a ton of this pretty sequin material in different colors so hopefully I'll be able to do a few more of these!<br />
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Here are the three silver ones I did. They were a bit more involved than the others. Two of them (medium and small one) were made using those little Styrofoam balls.. I put tacky glue all over the cones and dipped them into the balls and the balls covered the cones for the most part. I then painted the cones with silver metallic craft paint. I then mixed some very fine iridescent silver glitter with some diamond glaze and brushed it over the trees. Then I wanted to add some large pieces of holographic glitter but I didn't have any so what I ended up doing was cutting up some holographic curly ribbon that I had into small bits and sprinkled it all over the trees. I think it worked pretty good! You can not tell much in the photo but you can see it up a bit closer.<br />
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The way I did the tallest tree was I ended up gluing some chunky bath salt all over it. I was using quick dry tacky glue so I was hoping it would dry before melting the salt. Some of it did melt and some of it didn't... but overall, it was a very interesting texture and I'm glad I did it. After the bath salts, I took it outside and spray painted it metallic silver and I loved it! After that, I ended up brushing on some glaze with glitter and also sprinkled some little pieces of nail art glitter that I found at the Dollar Tree. I think it turned out very cute as well. <br />
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Last but no least, here is one that I made and covered with rhinestones. For this particular one I used a cone template that I printed online for free and then just glued rhinestones on row by row. I love how sparkly and pretty it turned out!<br />
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If you are interested in making one of your own, please see my <a href="http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/_FHD/hub/DIY-Holiday-Home-Decor-Sparkly-Rhinestone-Covered-Christmas-Tree-Cone" target="_blank">tutorial </a> <br />
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Thanks so much for dropping by! <br />
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<br />Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-9992479707750703372012-11-15T18:17:00.000-08:002012-11-15T18:17:29.819-08:00Scented Pine Cone Tutorial<br />
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It's fall and time to start getting ready for the holidays.
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! This year I have developed
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I ended up putting them into baskets and a few on a large plate. One of the baskets I put on the shelf right by the front door and the other is sitting on the kitchen table. I LOVE the smell.. I used essential oils to give them the fragrance. I ended up purchasing a cinnamon-vanilla combo essential oil and another bottle of clove bud essential oil. They mixed very well.. and now I have this nostalgic aroma of the holidays lingering in the air. <br />
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They are super simple to make....You first want to clean your pine cones by rinsing them with warm water and then putting then in a 200 degree oven for them to dry. After they are all dry, take your essential oils in cinnamon and clove or whatever scent you like and drop some drops on each pine cone. I did about 10 drops on mine. Then put them in large zip lock baggies and let sit for 3 to 7 days. When they are ready, take them out and put them in a basket or pretty container or use them for crafts!<br />
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about this wreath is it costs me TWO bucks to make and it was easy,
easy, easy! It was made using plastic strips and a wire hanger. All you
do is take a wire hanger and bend it into a circle and tie plastic
strips all around it. If you are interested in the detailed tutorial
plus more ideas, please click <a href="http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/_FHD/hub/Easy-Halloween-Wreath-Tutorial" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<a href="http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/_Cob/hub/Easy-Halloween-Wreath-Tutorial" target="_blank"> </a></div>
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I wanted to share this wreath that my friend <a href="http://sunbun143.hubpages.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Sunny</span> </a>made. It was made basically the same way but instead of tying each
strip on individually, she tied a couple on at the same time and then
separated the strips after she tied them on. I think it turned out
super cute. I LOVE the Happy Halloween with the pumpkin in the middle
and the black ribbon bow on top!<br />
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Thanks so much for dropping by.... Happy Halloween to you and yours :)<br />
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Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-79744891913579855572012-10-10T18:08:00.000-07:002012-10-11T15:52:09.794-07:00Halloween Printable Freebies- Cute Subway ArtI just got one of those Cannon printers that will print 12x12 scrapbook pages.. so I was excited to try it out and decided to make this 12x12 Halloween subway art. I thought it turned out cute so why not share it... a little later I decided to make one more that was 8.5 x 11 for those of you who would rather have that size. For personal use only, please..... thank you :) Click on the one you want and it will take you to the download page. Once you get there just click file, then download.<br />
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For more free Halloween printables click <a href="http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/_FHD/hub/Free-Printable-Patterned-Paper-for-Halloween" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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I hope you enjoy these free Halloween subway art printables..Thank you for dropping by!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">These were created using free resources from webdesignhot.com and kevinandamanda.com</span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-36464939767843081062012-10-06T09:12:00.006-07:002012-10-06T09:14:06.531-07:00Train Shaped Chalkboard for Little Boys Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My little boy is crazy about trains...so I decided to make this cute train shaped chalkboard for his bedroom wall...he loves it. All you need to make this cute train is some cardboard or foam board, chalkboard contact paper, a x-acto knife and some double sided sticky tape. <br />
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I cut out the locomotive using a SVG file template from online and left the rest of the train cars plain rectangles to give him more room to write with the chalk. If you are interested in a detailed tutorial plus a link to the template, click on the photo :)<br />
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JamieJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-2185367869520022802012-09-23T17:19:00.000-07:002012-09-27T20:09:17.119-07:00My New Fave Site: COLOURloversIf you love patterns and are looking for some inspiration... go over and play a while at <a href="http://www.colourlovers.com/" target="_blank">COLOURlovers</a>! This site is awesome... It lets you create your own patterns out of endless colors and designs. You get to save all your patterns on your profile for future reference and you can share patterns you create on Facebook, Pinterest, ETC and you can download your patterns to use for IPhone backgrounds and desktop Wallpaper and things like that. Here are a few of my creations:<br />
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Remembering the victims and their families. Please feel free to take this graphic and post it on your own website or blog.</div>
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So I finally dug out those packages of crepe paper streamers I had
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The other day I ran across this gorgeous DIY wall art over at <a href="http://jhsmith88.tumblr.com/post/25449246805/i-think-im-going-to-start-craft-blogging" target="_blank">Jessica's Musings</a>. It was made from a canvas and scrapbook paper! I think it's wonderful and I can't wait to make one of my own :) <br />
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I have been busy lately making pretty rhinestone covered bottles. I am really happy with how they are turning out and it's SO EASY to do! Have a look:<br />
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So what do you think?? The two bottles that have round tops, I picked up at Goodwill a while back for like $2. The shorter square bottle had oil and reed diffusers in it... I think I got it as a gift and the other multicolored bottle was an empty Fletcher's Children's laxative bottle.<br />
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I finally made some 3D stars out of some frozen pizza boxes that I had been saving and I think they really turned out great! Of course, I didn't come up with this myself, I actually saw it <a href="http://greylustergirl.blogspot.com/2011/06/3-d-cardboard-star.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> first, but the star there was made from a cereal box. Cereal box, frozen pizza box.. it's really all the same! I was so inspired, I just had to give it a try. I love how they turned out and I'm happy to report they were actually SUPER EASY to make!!! Don't tell yourself you can't make one of these.. because you can.<br />
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So what do you think?? I think that if I didn't know any better, they look pretty much like the expensive metal ones. If you like the look of them, I urge you to give this craft a try. They are super easy to make and you can make them practically for free if you save your cardboard food packaging. I definitely look forward to making more of these for use around the holidays. <br />
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For more cardboard projects like this one, go to: <a href="http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/_FHD/hub/Super-Cute-Cereal-Box-Crafts" target="_blank">Cute and Clever Cereal Box Crafts Round-Up</a><a href="http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/_FHD/hub/Super-Cute-Cereal-Box-Crafts" target="_blank"><br /></a><br />
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If you are looking for easy and cheap decoration ideas for the 4th of July, you have come to the right place! Display these beautiful jeweled firecrackers to in your home OR use them as decorations for your 4th of July party! They are very easy to make and the results are stunning. </div>
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So gather your supplies! You will need empty toilet paper tubes, paint, beans or rice, rhinestones and a good glue and some jute and see my <a href="http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/_FHD/hub/Patriotic-Crafts-How-to-Make-Jeweled-Firecracker-Decorations" target="_blank">Jeweled Firecracker Tutorial.</a></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-84016515533614065432012-06-08T18:02:00.000-07:002012-06-09T07:41:23.050-07:00Decorating with FabricsFabrics aren't just for clothes and curtains...Have you ever thought of using fabrics when it comes to decorating?? There's all kinds of different fabrics out there, in a million colors and prints! The selection is amazing.. and fabrics can be used for so many different things when it comes to decorating your home.<br />
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How about a fabric covered wall?? I LOVE THIS and it's perfect for those who live in apartments... Just take it down when you leave and put it back up in the new place :)<br />
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Look at this beautiful desk, partially covered with beautiful fabric with the matching chair!<br />
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Chandelier Makeover #1<br />
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LOVE this red chandelier by Meridith of <a href="http://www.smittybaby.com/" target="_blank">Smitty Baby</a> that was featured on <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2010/02/before-after-camillas-guest-room-merediths-chandelier.html" target="_blank">Design Sponge.</a> I love that it is red, it looks great!<br />
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Chandelier Makeover #2<br />
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Look at this beautiful bright blue chandelier that I found at <a href="http://www.craftylittlegnome.com/2011/09/2-chandelier-makeover.html" target="_blank">Crafty Little Gnome</a>. She said it cost her all of about TWO BUCKS to do this gorgeous chandelier!<br />
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Chandelier Makeover #3<br />
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Apparently this chandelier was a thrift store find. I didn't see the before but I just couldn't get over how pretty this PURPLE chandelier is that I found at <a href="http://www.vintagerevivals.com/2011/04/octy-purple.html" target="_blank">Vintage Revivals</a>! What an awesome idea for a chandelier..... I think it is gorgeous :) </div>
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I love this makeover found at<a href="http://www.thetallchickblog.com/2011/07/upcycled-chandy-oh-my.html" target="_blank"> The Tall Chick</a>! This one went from brass to a beautiful aqua color. I love it!</div>
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I hope you have enjoyed these chandeliers as much as enjoyed gathering them.. Thanks for dropping by!</div>
<br />Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-41229305121475176612012-05-10T14:43:00.000-07:002012-05-10T14:43:04.497-07:00DIY Decorative Letters- Cheap!<br />
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These beautiful letters that spell the word 'Dream' cost me about $6 bucks to make! I am super excited and can not wait to do some more of them. </div>
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I found these foam letters at Hobby Lobby just the other day... I had no idea they even existed-they are perfect! </div>
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Second, I primed the letters with plain white acrylic paint.. the colors they came in were way to bright for me. </div>
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Then I painted them with a couple coats of flat black acrylic paint..then sanded and then added one more coat of black paint and VIOLA!! </div>
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Gorgeous decorative letters for your walls, shelves or mantel!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/_FHD/hub/Frugal-Interior-Design-Make-Large-Decorative-Words-from-Cheap-Foam-Letters" target="_blank">Learn How to Make Large Decorative Words from Cheap Foam Letters</a></span></div>
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P.S. If you know of any other places that sell these letters online, please feel free to share in the comments, as I am planning on buying and making plenty more of these!</div>
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Anyone who has been following this blog so far knows I'm crazy about thrift store makeovers! I've decided to put together another small round-up of thrift store makeovers.. this time it is desks! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Makeover #1 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gorgeous Green Desk</span></div>
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This desk started out as an old scratched up desk but it's one of those that has lots of character.... Go on over to <a href="http://myblessedlife.net/2010/04/design-on-a-dime-foyer-makeover.html" target="_blank">Design On A Dime</a> for the rest of the story.... LOVE this desk!! She did such a great job with it.</div>
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Can you believe the above desk was purchased for only $30 at a thrift store? That is truly amazing to me.. This desk is gorgeous! Hope on over to<a href="http://savvydecor.blogspot.com/2011/07/thrift-store-desk-makeover.html" target="_blank"> SaVvy Decor</a> to see how she did it!</div>
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I LOVE the colors pink and black together and I think this desk came out fabulous!! I like how she matched the bulletin board material to the chair cushion material.. it really turned out great! To learn more about this re-do go to <a href="http://momsbyheart.net/my-trash-to-treasure-desk-redo/" target="_blank">Mom's By Heart</a> :)</div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: small;">I can't wait to find a desk of my own to make over!</span> </div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-44855315939184992792012-04-10T13:23:00.000-07:002012-04-10T13:23:50.852-07:00Mason Jar Crafts<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> I just wanted to share with everyone these pretty recycled vases I found at <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/projects/view/21/31/recycled-vases-pots-and-tea-lights/" target="_blank">100 Layer Cake</a>! It's amazing what a little material or scrapbook paper and some ribbon will do for some plain glass jars! As you probably have figured out I LOVE using Mason jars for crafts, decor, organization etc.. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> I hope is painted rock post has inspired you! Thank you for stopping by :)</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-85829186659140957342012-03-15T18:53:00.000-07:002012-03-15T18:53:43.565-07:00DIY Baby Shower Decor Ideas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Check out this baby shower table decor at <a href="http://cathyriva.blogspot.com/2009/03/baby-shower-decor-ideas.html" target="_blank">Celebrate Everyday.</a> Isn't this cute! I love the big jelly bean jar and how they are all different shades of blue. You can find all sizes of glass apothecary type jars at garage sales, thrift stores, Dollar Stores, etc... So you don't have to pay a lot for those. Click on the link for more about this blue themed baby shower.<br />
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</tbody></table> Are you as amazed as I am at the cuteness factor here? This pink flower decor just blows my mind. From the cute round flowers in the white vase to the big bottles of party punch sitting on the pedestal. Everything about this screams fabulous!!! For more beautiful photos and to learn how it was done, go to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_270554942">Hostess with the Mostess </a><br />
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</tbody></table>This diaper cake would make a beautiful centerpiece for any baby shower.. I love the simplicity of this one with the flowers and layers of green leaves between each tier. I am especially grateful that jill has shared the tutorial for this. You can make your own diaper cake and do it as simple or as embellished as you would like. The possibilities are endless! Go<a href="http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2007/09/diaper-cake-tutorial.html" target="_blank"> here</a> for Jill's diaper cake tutorial.<br />
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</tbody></table>Have you been saving old baby food jars or do you know anyone that does? What could be cuter for baby shower decorations than baby food jars used as little vases or candle holders?! These are paint dipped with blue paint but you could easily do it with pink, yellow or green.. or actually with whatever color you prefer... You could even paint a little pattern on if you wanted.. Here's the<a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/02/paint-dipped-baby-food-jars-diy/" target="_blank"> Tutorial! </a><br />
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</tbody></table>Whether you are doing a shower for a boy or girl, these fun tissue paper pom poms would look gorgeous hanging from the ceiling, used as centerpieces etc.. For the tutorial on how to make these and TONS of other tutorials and great ideas for a baby shower go to <a href="http://www.fun-baby-shower-ideas-and-more.com/homemade-baby-shower-decorations.html" target="_blank">Fun Baby Shower Ideas and More</a>.<br />
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Most of these decor ideas are more girl colors but any of this can be adapted for a boy as well.... so, if you are planning a baby shower, I hope you have found some inspiration here. Thank you for stopping by!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-22899419638736649882012-03-08T11:29:00.000-08:002012-03-08T11:29:34.710-08:00DIY Batik Prints and Batik Lamps<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">White researching Batiks today, I ran across this lamp shade that was made at <a href="http://akkadesign.canalblog.com/archives/2010/02/25/16808321.html" target="_blank">*akka design*</a> and there are even 3 others that were made with photos and they are all stunning! I would love to know exactly how the prints were made.... they are gorgeous. I am definitely going to get one of those Ikea lamps for sure, now! Go to the website and have a look at the other beautiful handmade batik printed lamp shades.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Before I end this post.... Martha Stewart also has a tutorial on<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/265307/batik-prints?autonomy_kw=batik%20printing&rsc=header_3" target="_blank"> DIY Batik Prints</a>. I couldn't leave that one out.</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357652013671365266.post-87092796621072840072012-03-03T19:50:00.001-08:002012-03-03T19:52:00.201-08:00Home Decor Ideas - Wheat Grass in Containers<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can actually grow real grass in containers OR you can use faux grass from the craft store which looks just as good and will last lots longer. Here is the photo of the faux grass one:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It turned out AMAZING! It is a faux mercury glass lamp and I must say, it looks like the real thing. She did a great job!! Check out <a href="http://www.lisascreativedesigns.com/lisascottageblog/2011/02/a-lamp-makeover-creating-faux-mercury-glass/" target="_blank">Lisa's Creative Designs</a> to see how she did it!</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618828905033690882noreply@blogger.com2