DIY Jewelry Holder 2 Tier Stand

Here is my latest thrift store find. I found it for $1.00 at my local Salvation Army. It's not bad as it is, but I wanted to make it spectacular!!

BEFORE

I started by cleaning it up really well. Once it dried & spray painted it with Krylon Outdoor Spaces Satin Finish spray paint in the color Watermelon #2922 (Walmart).
Once dry, I then finished it off with a glossy clear top coat & WHOLA A 2 tiered jewelry stand. You could use it for other things too but this is exactly what my jewelry needed :)

 AFTER

Not bad for a buck & some spray paint!

Enjoy!!!

PS I linked up to: Making the World Cuter today!

Name Frame Wedding Gift

This past weekend we had the honor of attending a family wedding.

It was a gorgeous day & a beautiful Mississippi riverside, outdoor wedding.

CONGRATULATIONS Tiffany & Phil!

Here's the Happy Couple on their wedding day!

The past few years we have been invited to a ton of weddings (we average like 8 a year). So buying wedding gifts can get costly. To help defray the costs, I started making these name frames as gifts. Each one is personalized to the couple & they are very easy to make. Here is my breakdown on how to make them!

SUPPLIES:

Frame (I buy mine at Walmart $3)

Various Scrapbook Papers & Card stock

Alphabet Stamps

Stamp Pad

Ribbon

Double sided tape

Paper Cutter

SUPPLIES

I start by cutting out my assorted/coordinating scrapbook paper for each letter of their last name. The size varies depending on how many letters in their name. I used 1 1/2 X 2 1/2 for theirs since it only had 5 letters. And then cut out the solid color card stock just a 1/4" bigger all around as well.
I did 1 3/4 X 2 3/4 for the black card stock. I also cut one larger piece that I use for the background. I use the sample paper they put inside your frame for the dimension.

Next I stamp out their name in coordinating ink on white card stock.

Then I cut out each letter.

I then piece it all together with my double sided tape.

And arrange it on the background paper.

I then add my ribbon for accent.

I also type up their first names & there Established wedding date on Microsoft word & print it out (this part is optional, they look good without it too).

I use a paper punch to add this final touch! Mine is from Stampin Up (Word Window Punch: The old style). I just punch the date & name & 2 separate black punches to accent it.

Frame it & WHOLA!!

 Enjoy!

1st Day of School & Teacher Appreciate Gifts

Today is my oldest son's

first day of 1st Grade.

He was so excited to start this new school year.

Here he is before the bus picked him up.

Now let me explain the Mohawk :)

I am a mom that likes simple, easy & affordable. So we buzz our 2 boys hair ourselves. And this summer before our trip to Washington state, my boys decided they wanted Mohawks in honor of their Uncle in the army.

Well T-man here kept his the entire summer & negotiated with us to keep his summer do until after the first day of school (He wanted to show it off to all his friends on the first day). We agreed. So tonight after he gets off he bus.

It's haircut time! :)

*Check out the teacher appreciate gifts after the jump!

Etsy Treasure of the Day

Here is my 2nd installment of my Etsy Treasure of the Day!

I LOVE decor! If you have read my blog, you know this about me. I came across this super cute wall art from the Etsy store "aboundingtreasures".They had several decor pieces I just LOVED, but this one is my favorite!

Isn't it so CUTE?!?

It is made from recycled Richard Scarry books.

I LOVED reading them when I was a kid!

They have several other books & themes at their store!

What a cute idea, really the possibilities are

endless to theme, book, etc!

Go check them out here!

Enjoy!

Quick Personalized Birthday Present Frames

Our family does birthday parties by the season. We have Winter birthdays, Spring birthdays, Summer birthdays & Fall birthdays. So basically we celebrate about 3 months of birthdays for each party. I am also the eldest of all of the grandchildren. So needless to say, I have alot of young cousins & the majority of them are girls! Well when the spring birthday's come around, I have 3 of these young cousin's to get gifts for. Here is what I threw together quick & thrifty for their last birthday (I am a bit behind on posting this....sorry!).

First I got the frames at my local Dollar Tree. I loved that they had a spot for 3 pictures. Here they are before I started.

BEFORE

SUPPLIES:

Dollar Tree Frame

Spray paint (various colors)

Coordinating scrapbook paper (Dollar Tree)

Chipboard accent or wooden accent (Stampin Up)

Adhesive (for the accent piece..I just used my glue gun)

Alphabet Stamp (Stampin Up)

Circle Paper Punch (2 sizes)

I started by taking the guts (glass, backing, cardboard, etc) out of the frame. Then I spray painted them. I choose colors that would match each of the girls bedrooms.

I also spray painted the chipboard accent piece.

I cut out three different pieces of the scrapbook paper to fit in each picture slot, hot glue gunned on the accent piece. Then I cut 2 different size circles with my circle punches. Stamped a Initial with my alphabet stamp and WHOLA!!!

Instant personalized gift for a Tween's bedroom!!!!

AFTER

A close up of all three!

Enjoy!!!