Lamp Makeover

I have lots of lamps. 

Whenever I find one at a thrift store for $3.00 or less I add it to my cart.

 I've had this one laying around for awhile now and it definitely needed some tlc.

So I spray painted it white....

....and slightly sanded the edges to give it a shabby chic feel.

Then I found this lamp shade.....

....and gave it a good coat of blue spray paint also. 

An easy peasy lamp makeover! Perfect for my craft room.

Craft Center

So I have this all wood book shelf.

I love it, but there are two problems.

First, since I made this TV Hutch into a book shelf, it is empty.

Second, my son used Rub n' Buff as finger paints and painted on it! Ugh!

 I debated whether or not to get rid of it, but then decided since it was all wood I should keep it. So I painted it with some antiqued white. (Well, lets be honest....I painted a little, my husband painted a lot, and then my sister and sister-in-law finished it off.) 

So after I finally decided what the heck I was going to do with it, I antiqued the edges.

Then I piled on my craft supplies!

Perfect for my organized crap...er....I mean craft chaos!
HA!

Now I can easily grab what I want without digging and making such a mess!

 XOXO,

Bon

~TeAchEr GiFt~

Seriously this is a super easy project to tackle, and the effects of letting our teachers know how much we LOVE and APPRECIATE them is even longer lasting.

I heard from a friend recently "I don't do teachers gifts because I can't afford it." 

GASP.....cough....Gasp again...

I am one of those peeps who believe in showing appreciation for our teachers and all of their hard work. 

It doesn't even have to cost money or you can spend hardly anything! 

It is the thought the matters, right?!

So here is a quick and simple gift idea.

First get out some frames. If you don't have any then hit the thrift stores or dollar store.

These are 5x7 frames that I already had on hand.

Next, pull out your tole paints, spray paints, whatever you want to bring your frames to life!

 I used a spray paint I already had on hand.

Then design, in your word perfect, word pad,  or photo editing program, a favorite quote.

And if you don't want to come up with one on your own...I did all the work for you.

I found this fun quote and designed it with a chevron background!

(Just right click, save in your files, and print. This is a 5x7 sz., but you could re-size it smaller too.)

After your frames are done drying, give them a light sanding.

 

Print out your quote or the one above and simply frame it!

All for the cost of $0.00

Spring Fever

Does anyone else have major spring fever? 

My long lists of projects to get done, ways to decorate, foods to try, and more, are majorly on my mind! The warmer weather makes me want to get all my spray painting projects done.

First up.....this.....

I love this piece.
Anyone who knows me can tell you what a sucker I am for pots, vases, and containers!
So of course, I can't throw it out. 

So I took out this lovely shade of Krylon...(one of my favs)

I gave this vase a good coat and then sanded the edges slightly.

Next,  I filled it full of some faux grass and rocks.

It fits perfectly in my bathroom.
 I love the freshness of the green...don't you?

Now to do something about that wretched sink...hmmmm...

XOXO,

Bon

Little Changes

I am in FULL NESTING mode. 

I want to get a million projects done, but move like a sloth.  It seems like I am getting lots done but they are little things here and there.

 It is amazing how simple little things can change a look or feel of a room!

I have been adding to my lamp shades like crazy!

I took this same "HOW TO" and made some flowers to add a little extra to some of my lamp shades.

Girls Room Lamp Before....

and AFTER...

 So much better and easy to make a difference!

I decided these need some refreshing too!

A little sewing and some new fresh fabric sure makes a HUGE difference!

And look at this HUGE project I am going to tackle soon for my girls room!

Oh, I am so in love with this piece. 

I picked this up for $35 @ a thrift store.

 She needs some TLC but she is going to be fabulous. 

So watch for that transformation!

Now onto my Bedroom.

 Lamp Before.....

And AFTER......

 It added a perfect color splash.

And I followed the color splash theme and added a little extra to my candlesticks too!

Before....

I simply painted a frame yellow, sanded it and hooked it on!

Hopefully I can show you the other fun things I have been working on big and small soon!

Until then

 XoxO,

Bon

DIY Dress

I am coming up on my 7th month of pregnancy, and let's face it...I am having a hard time feeling comfortable in some of my church clothes.

I was so excited when I found this little tutorial for a DIY Elastic Waisted Dress!

All you need is a tank top, 2" elastic (I could only find 1 1/2" at Wally World), and fabric of your choice! This yellow happened to be on sale for $2 a yard at Walmart!

I had this tank top laying around in my craft supplies. I almost got rid of it the other day, but am so glad I finally found a use for it!

Start by putting the tank top on and measuring right underneath your bust. (Leave about an inch or so extra for sewing room or mistakes.)

Then cut your take top at your desired length.

Next, I pinned the elastic to the tank top and got out my amazing sewing machine. (I just recently got it for Christmas, and I have been having so much fun with it!)

Ta -dah! Now you are ready to attach the skirt portion.

Please don't mind my horrible pinning job...

I tried...hence the word "tried"... to make pleats in the skirt as I went.

Once your fabric is sewn to the elastic, lay it out and decide on the length that you would like your dress to be.

I sewed the side seam before I did the hemming of course...

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Press the hem with your iron and hem the bottom!

And there you have it!! It is quite simple and fast! I now have a dress that I feel very comfortable in!

Excuse the blurry mirror pics. Eli wasn't home so I had to improvise.

Here's the baby bump!

Add some accessories and your outfit is complete!

Now go and get your sew on :)

Love, Sav