tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55395281156301071002024-03-18T07:13:22.589-05:00a little of this, a little of thata blog dedicated to home decorating, sewing, crafting, and DIY tutorials.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057067555973973538noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539528115630107100.post-20871209527302117112015-03-02T14:55:00.000-06:002015-03-02T14:56:28.360-06:00DIY {Frozen} Hair!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I finished a fun project last week, while Dallas was snowed and iced in!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This takes right at an hour to make. So, pretty quick and easy! My kind of project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>How To:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First up, this is the yarn I used. Both are from Wal-Mart</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the silvery sparkles!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then, decide on a length. I know Elsa's hair isn't super long, but little Miss E wanted looooong Elsa hair. So, mine is pretty long. About 40 inches. If you want to make it look more like the movie, just make it (quite a bit) shorter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start cutting that yarn!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is how I cut mine....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My oldest would pull the string, and I would cut it. I cut up the ENTIRE spool of yarn. I wanted my braid to be nice and thick. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And keep cutting....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now you are ready to braid. Simply divide your yarn into three sections, and tie it together with a piece of string.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To finish off the braid, just tie it all together with a string, like you did at the top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To make it a "crown" that will sit on their head, simply wrap it around your little one's head to get an idea of where to glue it together. I wanted mine a little snug. The yard will stretch a little with wear, so make it a little snugger than you think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I mentioned <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2015/01/diy-industrial-dress-up-storage.html">here</a> that our playroom has long been a huge collection of toys. Some organization, but mostly chaos!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been trying to change that with a few projects, like my <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2015/01/diy-industrial-dress-up-storage.html">DIY Industrial Dress-up Storage</a>, and our awesome <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2014/06/diy-lego-table.html">Lego Table</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, I finally tackled the whole room. I'll give you a run down of what I changed, and maybe you can get some inspiration for your own space!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First up, I created an art center for my oldest, Miss J. She loves to craft, and that means that my house is a constant mess, in every room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't you love the white art cart I found at IKEA? Can you tell I love that place? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It seriously holds so much stuff- and looks super cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And can we just admire those curtains? LOVE. THEM.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found these awesome wood letters (which are HUGE!) at Hobby Lobby. After giving them a quick coat of shiny gold spray paint, they were ready for our {new} playroom!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I transformed our "stage" area with some gold dots from <a href="http://wallsneedlove.com/">Walls Need Love</a>. This was BY FAR the easiest project in this room. I just kind of randomly stuck them on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Was going for a "confetti" look. Because you know, our playroom is party central!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Those storage cabinets also got a makeover. They were a boring brown. I painted them Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray. About 3 shades darker than my walls. I love how they turned out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To add the numbers to the bins, I just cut out some vinyl. <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2011/02/vinyl-lettering-on-fabric-storage-bins.html">As seen in this post</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ps-the old vinyl numbers I had on there have lasted for the last 3 years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I LOVE this plastic dresser thing from Target. It holds SO MUCH. Because all you moms know that dress up stuff can get out of control-real fast!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The last piece of our playroom to get a makeover was our playhouse. I painted the outside Rich Navy, by Benjamin Moore. And then I spray painted the roof gold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because it needed a little glamour!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Literally, because it's so heavy and big. And figuratively, because it's Miss J's doctor office!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(a peek inside....)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Starting off the new year with lots of organizational projects! First up, for me, is tackling our playroom. It has long been a catch all toy room.</span></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057067555973973538noreply@blogger.com124tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539528115630107100.post-57098473131249530172014-11-30T22:55:00.002-06:002014-11-30T22:55:32.174-06:00I Know My Savior Lives {Printables}<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year in <a href="https://www.lds.org/callings/primary?lang=eng">Primary</a>, the theme will be "<a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/2015-outline-for-sharing-time?lang=eng">I Know My Savior Lives</a>".</span></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057067555973973538noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539528115630107100.post-73198878007925498042014-10-23T13:26:00.000-05:002014-10-23T13:31:47.133-05:00Mermaid Tail {Tutorial}<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2014/10/mermaid-birthday-party.html">Emma's 3rd birthday,</a> I knew I wanted to have mermaid tails for party favors! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finding a good tutorial or how-to on how to make them = not happening!</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 yard of coordinating cotton for back <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I bought the cheapest cotton they had)</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Notes: The length of this tail is perfect for the 3-4 year old crowd. It brushes the bottom of the floor for my tall 7 year old, but doesn't drag. Lengthen or shorten the pattern as needed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Little Miss Emma turned 3 in July!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her current obsession is all things mermaid. A mermaid party it was!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We started out with a few simple games. This is for a 3 year old crowd, after all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was a ball toss game. They just had to throw the ball in the shark's mouth!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The second was "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/125198616/pin-the-tail-on-the-mermaid-instant?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted&utm_campaign=paper_goods-low-other&gclid=CO2MtO72lsECFeVaMgodKmcACg">Pin the tail on the mermaid</a>"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(which I forgot to take a picture of!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Emma wanted a "fancy cake". This was all I was up for making this year, having a brand new baby!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here she is, blowing out the candles on big number 3!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rice crispies are a fave of Miss E, so we had to have those.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love how these "clam" cookies turned out. So cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For party favors, I made all the girl's sparkly mermaid tails and starfish wands!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have a little one OBSESSED with the movie Frozen?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For an upcoming Frozen Birthday bash, we needed some fun party favors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The images for the bottle caps were purchased <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/176237271/digital-frozen-disney-1-inch-bottle-cap?ref=shop_home_active_2">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This little lady joined our family in May. We are so happy to finally have her here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her nursery was so fun to put together. I knew I wanted it to be pretty girly, and a little glam. Here's how it turned out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The wallpaper wall behind the crib was QUITE the project. I could have never done it without my mom! She has serious wallpaper skills left over from the 80's!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And last, that awesome light fixture. Love it! Very girly, and very glam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For little man's <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2014/04/ninja-birthday-party.html">5th birthday</a>, he got a few Lego sets. He was in love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We then inherited a rather....<b><u>large</u></b> collection of Legos from a neighbor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It took about<b><i> 1 day</i></b> of me stepping on teeny tiny pieces to decide I had to do something to organize it all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thus, the DIY Lego Table!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Really, if I can build this, so can you!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/14630009/">IKEA Ingo Dining Table</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I carefully measured out where on the table I wanted my buckets. I used a straight-edged level to make sure my rectangles were perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not much to look at! Just furniture, and messy toys all over. Typical of a boys room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He has a really cool nook in his room, which wasn't being used at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we talked about what he wanted, he told me that he <b><i>really</i></b> wanted a superhero room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The inspiration for the room originally started with these pillows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I loved the vintage feel. They were superhero-ish without being too character-ish. Does that even make sense?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was totally on board with giving him a "superhero room" but didn't want it to be cartoony. So, we came up with this!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(new, as in, it's been done for 6+ months!!)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was able to utilize that nook much better by turning it into a reading and project area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I jumbo clips above the table are the best. They can display quite a few of his endless projects!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love this white cabinet and world map above it. Little man is fascinated with maps currently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This map is actually vinyl, made up of a million little dots. It's pretty cool, but was definitely a two person job to put up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've shopped around for a fixture like this for a while, but most of the ones I found were super pricey. Not this one! It even came with all the vintage bulbs-which are the expensive part to buy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was so fun putting this room together. Little man loves having his own boy space, away from all his sisters!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was so easy to make-the birthday boy and his sisters actually did it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would love to take credit for this, but I found someone local to make this! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The birthday boy thought it was SO. COOL.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We had some pretty fun games too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Laser Course was a hit. </span></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057067555973973538noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539528115630107100.post-74324268008577336292014-02-26T09:30:00.000-06:002014-02-26T09:30:04.779-06:00Decorating a Two Story Wall<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What in the world should I do with this <b><i><u>22 foot wall</u></i></b> in my living room?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This has seriously bugged me for over a year! I have spent a lot of time researching a good way to decorate the space, without spending tons of money. No easy task when you are dealing with a 15 ft x 22 foot wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, somehow I stumbled on the a company called <a href="http://fretworksdesigns.com/">Fretworks Designs</a>. Basically they design and make large MDF panels for walls or furniture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since my space was so large, they helped me design 4 panels to fit just perfect. They have lots of non-custom options though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enough blabbing. Here are the panels, and my design dilemma is now solved!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They perfectly fill the space, and I no longer have a ginormous blank wall staring at me constantly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just to give you an idea of how large this wall is-each of those panels is 6 feet tall!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I wanted something simple, and classic feeling. I don't want to change my mind about liking them in another year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was quite a task to actually install these panels-let me tell ya! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But it's done, and it's one more project checked off the to do list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been in a crafty mood lately. More so than usual!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I realized I didn't have a V-Day Wreath, so I searched for a cute idea. I love the one over at <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/01/valentines-day-craft.html">The Idea Room</a>. Problem was, one little heart looked ridiculously small on my door. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I tripled it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This tutorial is SUPER easy, folks. Especially for how cute it turns out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12", 8" & 4" foam heart shaped wreath form</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 yard of felt for EACH wreath</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start by cutting out 3" felt circles. Just use a cup to trace them on the felt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used approximately 175 circles for the large heart, 125 for the medium, and 100 for the small.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looks like this from the top:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stick a straight pin through all four layers, at the point of your fold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pin that to your wreath!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is no "right" way to pin them on. Do it randomly-you can group them close together for a super full look, or far apart for a more ruffly look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I did mine close together. I like the super full look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LOVING this ruffly goodness. My kiddos couldn't stop running their hands over them as I worked!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not complicated, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Same for the ribbon up top. Use pins to secure it to your largest wreath form.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but sometimes I just forget to get breakfast started the night before! My kiddos seem to always want things that take overnight to rise.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the mornings you forget, or just run short on time, these cinnamon rolls are DELISH. You would never know they were a "short cut" recipe!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I showed you <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2013/08/ikea-bookcase-hack.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-lucite-tray.html" target="_blank">here</a> some of the things I had been working on in our upstairs living room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See that gorgeous green rug? I seriously LOVE. IT. Great color, great texture, and durable enough to stand up to my rowdy bunch!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After having the rug about 6 months, it was starting to fuzz up. Most people would probably never even notice, but it was driving me super crazy. It just looked ratty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I ordered a fabric shaver-it didn't help. It would "kind of" pick up some of the fuzz. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I realized I needed something to actually SHAVE off the fuzzy stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enter my hubby's hair clippers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I didn't use any of the attachments, just the straight up blade. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are cheap-o hair clippers from Wal-Mart. Nothing fancy.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I gently skimmed the top of my rug. Don't push down! Just skim it across.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NOTE: This is an indoor/outdoor rug with a <i><u>flat weave</u></i>. I wouldn't recommend this for a rug with a super plush pile.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That said, here's a little before and after!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've had this room finished for at least 6 months, but am just now getting around to sharing it with you...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That said, here's our retreat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I went with unconventional nightstands. They are actually quite large chests, but work great as nightstands. One of my favorite elements in the room!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had a ton of fun DIY-ing this area! I just gathered frames I already had, and made it work! A little spray paint was involved for a few frames.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Linking up <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/p/link-parties.html" target="_blank">here</a></span><br />
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and <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2014/01/flaunt-it-friday-188.html" target="_blank">Chic on a Shoestring</a> , <a href="http://www.504main.com/2014/01/tickled-pink-times-two-no-21.html" target="_blank">504 Main</a>, <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coastal Charm</a>, <a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/" target="_blank">Not Just a Housewife</a>, <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/01/199th-inspire-me-tuesday.htmlhttp://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/01/199th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">A Stroll Thru Life</a>, and <a href="http://www.huckleberrylove.com/" target="_blank">Huckleberry Love</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, it's been another month since I blogged! I've been working on so many projects, I haven't had time to share them all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A good friend on Facebook originally posted this idea, and I knew I had to figure out how to do it myself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 in X 2 in X 8 ft Furring Strips (<a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_4513-99899-7161-08_4294815779__?productId=3504454&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar%7C1&facetInfo=" target="_blank">as seen here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cut them into 2.5" lengths. I got about 30 pieces per 8 foot board. If you don't have a miter saw at home, have the guys at Home Depot/Lowe's cut it for you. If you go during an off peak time,<u> they won't charge you</u>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After you have all your pieces cut, they will be a <b><i><u>splintery</u></i></b> <b><i><u>mess</u></i></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It totally saves my hands when sanding a bunch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After sanding, a lot, your blocks should be nice and smooth, like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See how there are splits on some pieces? I just made sure that was the back side in the next step.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use some mod podge, and give your block a good coat, right on top of the sticker. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I only mod podged the side of the block the sticker was on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's what your table will look like after making 10 sets. Each with 10 pieces.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now you have an easy, cheap, and <b><span style="color: red;">SUPER</span></b> cute gift to give to family and friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We recently moved into a new house, and I have had so much fun decorating, painting, and all that a new house involves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One thing has been <b><i>lurking</i></b>-and driving me nuts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the scary before picture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I could never find anything. Ever!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Here are a few {easy} things I did to spruce it up!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, take everything out. You've got to start with a blank slate!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's "peel and stick" and "repositionable". It is COOL stuff!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It really was just like a giant sticker. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cut it to size, and stick it on!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was SO easy to install. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It only took about 30 minutes to get these prettied-up walls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since I know that's the one you really want to see!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, the right side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These frosted glass jars are so fun! The lids have a great seal on them too. It's kept my baking stuff fresh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These "linen" bins are one my favorite things in this pantry. They are perfect for all those random baking supplies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These metal baskets are perfect for holding bags of quinoa, cous cous, rice and pasta. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love having all my legumes in glass containers. Much more fun than bags of beans falling off the shelf!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This bin was a little trickier to find. I have a lot of bulky bottles, and way too many kinds of oil. Plus, my shelves are a little narrow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This bin is actually for drying dishes, but sure works to store oils in too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These cereal dispensers, which I wisely put at a level my kiddos can reach, make my day SO much easier. My kiddos can help themselves to whichever kind they want. They can take care of the seconds too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For sure the favorite after school spot for my kiddos! These labels are just paper, so I can switch them up easily if I need to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My spices are now neatly tucked in a corner. Anything that didn't fit into that nifty spinning spice thingy, is now in a pretty white basket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The spinning spice rack (which also measures your spices!) is something that I use multiple times a day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are like me, you hate food on the floor. To see how I solved that <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2013/10/diy-rolling-wood-crates.html" target="_blank">dilemma</a>, <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2013/10/diy-rolling-wood-crates.html" target="_blank">click here</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Large White bin <span style="font-size: x-small;">(cooking oils)</span> Target</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Grey bins w/leather handles Target</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rolling Wood Crates <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2013/10/diy-rolling-wood-crates.html" target="_blank">DIY @ A Little of This, a Little of That</a></span><br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057067555973973538noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539528115630107100.post-84593338346341376202013-11-01T12:44:00.003-05:002013-11-01T12:44:47.633-05:00Pantry Makeover!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I showed you <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2013/10/diy-rolling-wood-crates.html" target="_blank">here</a> my latest DIY....rolling wood crates!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been a few weeks since I started using them, and I LOVE them! They are seriously so handy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hinted in<a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2013/10/diy-rolling-wood-crates.html" target="_blank"> that post </a>that I was working on a full pantry makeover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To get the full details, head over to my guest post at <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2013/11/amazing-pantry-makeover-from-little-of.html#more" target="_blank">Gingersnap Crafts</a>!</span></div>
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08057067555973973538noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539528115630107100.post-36741634220022042892013-10-18T13:54:00.000-05:002013-10-19T13:45:53.563-05:00DIY {Rolling} Wood Crates<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been a while since I posted! I've been so busy with school starting back up, soccer, and preparing for all the upcoming holidays.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the middle of all that craziness, I've been working on something really fun. A full pantry re-do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You'll have to wait until <b><i>November 1st</i></b> to see the full reveal-when I guest post over at <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" target="_blank">GingerSnap Crafts</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For now, here is one of the many projects I tackled to get our <b><i>horrid pantry </i></b>in pristine condition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As with my of DIY projects, this one started as a need to solve a problem-I needed a way to keep food off the floor (my pet peeve!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The solution I finally came up with was wood crates that roll! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I didn't want our wood floors to get scratched up by them, so wheels were a must.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I ordered some wood crates from <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-18-in-x-12-5-in-x-9-5-in-Wood-Crate-94565/203153338#.UmF_iBbvyWg" target="_blank">Home Depot</a>. I know Michael's and Joann's carry them too sometimes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At first, I thought I would stain all of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I loved this weathered gray stain. But staining was a total pain! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So after one crate, and my feet looking like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Out came my trusty spray paint for the other two.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After spray painting and staining were done, it was time for the easy part. Adding wheels!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I bought these wheels that roll <b>AND</b> swivel (fancy!) from Lowe's.</span></div>
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and <a href="http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2013/10/pity-party-162/" target="_blank">30 Days</a>, and <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2013/10/link-party-palooza-kristens-custom-creations-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Tater Tots and Jello</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At least, in our 100 degree heat, I keep telling myself that!</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wreath form <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I use an 18" one)</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found this great, THICK, yarn at Wal-Mart of all places!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lately, I've been working on the upstairs living area. My <b>*favorite*</b> project, maybe ever, has been transforming our plain IKEA bookcases into something WAY more fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I started out with the plain old Besta bookcase from IKEA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now, I could have just styled the shelves and called it good, but I felt like it just needed something more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I stumbled on this AMAZING company called <a href="http://www.myoverlays.com/" target="_blank">O'verlays</a>. They are pros at helping you customize, and basically transform, anything IKEA!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">They helped me design some custom Greek Key panels for my Besta units. After I got them in the mail, it was DIY time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I started out with plain white doors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(**bonus** the doors are only $5 at IKEA! I love how cheap everything is there!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I carefully taped the edges. I only wanted the front of the doors gold. The sides needed to stay white.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Then it was time to spray paint. I knew I wanted to use my <a href="http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-lucite-tray.html" target="_blank">favorite gold spray paint</a> for the background. The O'verlays were going to stay crisp white.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I did a million small coats, being careful not to soak the doors in paint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The result was a smooth, gold finish. I was in love already!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At this point, I couldn't believe how <b><i>awesome </i></b>they looked. I was so excited to get them on the bookcases!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's a little "before" shot of the bookcases. Looking a little sad....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Andddddd, after!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Can you believe how a little spray paint and some O'verlays transformed these IKEA bookcases? It's awesome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love the look of Lucite trays! They are super classy, but run a little spendy for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I mean, it's just a plastic box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, I found some Pinterest inspiration, and crafted my own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />It turned out just like I hoped! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Clear Acrylic Frame</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This honestly couldn't be easier! SUCH a simple project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Start out with a clear acrylic frame. I got mine at Hobby Lobby <span style="font-size: x-small;">(use a coupon!!).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Remove all the packaging and the backing. You are left with a clear tray!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To dress it up a little, use a 12x12 piece of scrapbook paper. I used a little tape to attach the paper to the bottom of the tray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At this point, I was loving how it looked!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After a few days, I just felt like it was missing something. Does anyone else obsess over stuff like this? Oh, it's just me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It just seemed too.....plain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I decided to add some brassy accents. Not too much. That meant painters tape and spray paint!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Start by taping off your corners. Decide how much paint you want on each edge. I went for a rectangular look, you could do a square.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Flip over your tray and tape off the bottom. You only want to spray paint your corners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Next, pull out your favorite spray paint. Mine is for sure this lovely brass color by Valspar. I have used it on quite a few projects lately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Give it 2 or 3 coats, with plenty of dry time in between. Gently peel off your tape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Put your scrapbook paper back in the bottom, and you now have a *very* classy Lucite tray!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">About 2 years ago, my mom started making her own laundry soap. She finally convinced me to try some out; I loved it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It smelled clean and fresh, and it was lacking all those gross chemicals found in the majority of detergents out there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She helped me mix up a batch of detergent, and <i><b>IT LASTED ME A WHOLE YEAR!</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It cost me 8.77 for all the ingredients. </span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It only cost me $8.77 to do a YEAR's worth of laundry!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I would say that's a significant savings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Want to majorly cut back on the cost of detergent? Read on, my friend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To use, simply add 1 Tablespoon to your laundry. I have a front loading washer, and it works great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">That's right! I just use vinegar instead. Contrary to what you are thinking right now, it does NOT make your clothes smell even remotely vinegar-y! It gets them nice and clean, with no chemicals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I just add a dryer sheet to my clothes when I dry them, and it gives them a light clean smell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The best part is it only costs $1.97 for a <b>JUG </b>of vinegar. That is SO MUCH CHEAPER than buying fabric softener! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To make it easier to pour, I use that little blue water bottle. I use anywhere from 1/4 to 1/3 cup of vinegar for each load.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now that you know all my secrets, make yourself some detergent! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, I did what any good DIYer would do. I pulled out the spray paint......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My favorite frames, for sure, are the swirly ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I found a whole rack of swirly awesomeness there!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I also love love this little round frame I picked up at Hobby Lobby. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It was originally white, but I needed it to break up all the white I had going on. So, I went on the hunt for the *perfect* yellow. Oh, I found it. It's called Hubbell House Yellow by Valspar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The oval open frame I had. I just removed the glass and backing. The square one, and the yellow flower, is from Hobby Lobby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I forgot to take a picture of this step, but this saved me a lot of time! It's so much easier to move around pieces of paper. Also, you aren't making a million holes in your wall to figure out where the frames should go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love seeing our fun memories as I go up and down the steps each day. Every home needs a gallery wall! </span></div>
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