Inexpensive Baby Shower Idea..

ROBOT THEMED BABY SHOWER!

It is amazing what you can do with some vinyl, balloons & some old Cd's. I threw a baby shower for my cousin, and she wanted everything Robot. I myself am a robot enthusiast, so I couldn't have been more excited! I looked for some silver disco balls everywhere, to hang above the table but my sister gave me the idea to use Cd's instead! CLEVER and INEXPENSIVE! I think I had over three 98 degree Cd's. Sad but true, I was a HUGE boy band fan! I still don't think I am over my whole JT crush! What a Heart Throb!

The INVITES!

These Robot stickers come with six on each sheet at the dollar store! Just back them with some card stock and attach the Info!

 The MENU..

ROBO FLOATS ( root bear floats)

NUTS & BOLTS ( Chex mix & Peanuts)

BOT BITS (Pez)

I personalized everything with baby Coopers name in Vinyl. Oh so Cheap!

I wish I would have put the balloons behind the table for pictures, but the rest of the room was filled with Silver, orange, lime green, & white balloons!

I also strung the extra invites and hung them above the bay window, and over my entertainment center.

I even let my kids help by decorating our baby gifts to look like a Robot. We used it to let people know where the gifts go.

I even let my kids help by decorating our baby gifts to look like a Robot. We used it to let people know where the gifts go.

Baby GIFT IDEA'S:

 I forgot to take pictures, but my cousin is sending some so check back. I had robot onesies made with cooper on the butt, and also I made some cute robot wipe cases to match.

The GAMES we played:

To go along with the robot theme, we played all A-BOT mom. It was a questionnaire all about the mother to Be's pregnancy. Then we played a Baby Bot diaper game. I numbered diapers filled with various items that had to do with robots, like Nuts, Bolts, screw drivers, tape measure, etc. The guests had to guess what was in the diaper by feeling it for 30 seconds. It was so much fun that I think I might throw a Robot themed Birthday party for my son!

Benson's Art Wall

Benson, my 7 year old,  came home from his friends house and said "Mom, I'd really like to have my name on my wall with a Home Sweet home...like my friend Cooper."  I'm FINE and dandy with his name, but "Home Sweet Home" was not my idea of COOL (no offense) for a 7 year old so since he LOVES to draw and is quite imaginitive in his drawings I asked him if we could do his name and then Wall Art...which he was totally excited about...so this is what we came up with....

Let the little dude help you

Paint Paint Paint...(sand and stain)

Take a picture of the cutest little boy in the world

Hang Random and AWESOME Art...add and switch as you might...

I can't show you his name yet...we are still in the process of deciding WHERE exactly he wants it! :O)

Old sewing Table to NEW Kitchen Island..

This is one of my favorite pieces of furniture in my house. I made it out of an old sewing machine table, purchased at the DI for $6.00. I did this project over five years ago, so I'm sorry that I didn't have pictures for the whole process.  I found this picture on the internet to give you an idea of the before.

BEFORE 

The one I bought didn't have the sewing machine in it.

So, first purchase your sewing table.

Then remove the old sewing machine, unless you can't see it. 

Next, paint it the color you'd like, and sand the edges. I didn't prime this time because I wanted it to chip away and look more worn over time. I used a semi-gloss Charcoal paint. 

Then, Drill holes at the bottom of the legs and screw in wheels. These wheels lock so that the table can stand still, and unlock for a moveable work surface ( I took them off of an old file cabinet I had lying around. ). 

Finally, attach bathroom hardware. I bought the cheap Mainstay set at Walmart. It came with knobs, hooks, and a towel bar.

Here is the final product!

AFTER

Here is one of my favorite things about the table. It has a secret compartment on top, where I store all of the sharp knifes in my house. Isn't it FAB?

If you don't have enough counter space in your kitchen, think twice before throwing out an old table or dresser. It might make the PERFECT kitchen Island! 

Fabulous Accesories

Do you wanna learn to make these beautiful flowers?

They have MANY MANY USES.
Flowers for headbands, accessories for pillows, necklaces, etc.

So first you cut a circle out of a piece of felt.

Second.

Cut a strip of fabric. Any kind will work. I have tried it all.

Third.

Tie a knot at the end of fabric and hot glue to the center of the circle felt.

Fourth.

Start twisting the fabric and gluing it down in a circle. Work from the center knot, out.

Until it looks like this.

If your felt circle isn't all the way covered just trim the edges.

Next.

Accessorize the centers!

And Lastly....have FUN with them!

Here are a few creations I made!

Necklace....

Here is one of my beautiful sister Hanna in the gorgeous neckalce she made last year!
This women has tons of gorgeous accessories and she makes them all!!

Isn't that necklace gorgeous?
(...she is going to kill me for putting that picture up...but HELLO...the models are equally as gorgeous!)

Headbands...

Broaches..

(Found this boys vest at the thrift store for $1.00. One small broach and the vest turns fabulous!)

And as long as I am making hair things...why not make a few more satin flowers too!

If you missed that tutorial click here!

Oh happy day of accesorizing!
Go turn something DRABFABULOUS!!!

Thing I DON'T usually share....

I don't share patterns of my crafts...but technically this one isn't MY very own since my Auntie K saw one in a store, and had to make them for Mother's Day!   So first I doodle the idea... I always laugh when I look at my drawings or look at the wood after I doodle on it...it's rather freaky and I'm always surprised how cute they turn out with my NOT so good drawing skills....

The Birdie is about 11" in circumference.  If you want your circle to be perfect you can trace a bowl, but I like the raw, rough, not so perfect look.

I used scraps of bead board for the Beek and Feet

I used 1/4 inch plywood for everything else (donated by Uncle Marty..thanks to Auntie Kris)

Get out your paints and pick what colors you want to do...and Paint away! Thanks for help from my Baby Lily!

Sand... sand.... sand....

 Glue peices together and let set and then use your staple gun or your nail gun to make sure it's secure. Then you're going to drill holes in the feet and the bottom of the Little Birdie to add the dangly feet!

VA-WA-LAAA

(Hopefully my mom doesn't check our blog for a couple weeks)

Parade of Homes Blogger Style

We are so excited to be part of the BLOG PARADE OF HOMES sponsored by the fabulous Poppies at Play !

So if you are new to our blog, let me tell you a little bit about myself!

I am Bonnie.

A mother of four young children and wife to one hottie husband!

 I love to refurbish things. I love thrift shopping.(well...any kind of shopping truthfully) I love photography and own my own photography business.

So.....

Welcome to my home.

It is a work in progress.
My house is probably 80% or more furnished with second hand items that I have either repainted or re purposed! When we were asked to do this I thought "my home is not super spectacular or even close to the way I want it."  But then I thought  "It will never be how I want it. I change my mind all the time. And I love my home regardless."  

So here it is!!

I love every moment of making this home beautiful. A home that fits our families needs.

I thought I would give you a few BEFORE links too. ( I am a sucker for BEFORE's)

This is what you step into. A huge room.

Front Room, Kitchen, and Dining room!

I love my main living area.It is the heart of our home.

The place where we share our days, read together, and relax.
If you missed my kitchen makeover click here.

 Entry View...

You can click HERE to see how it was when we first viewed it!
I made the wooden shelves, end table, and sofa table. Most of the pieces and vases you see I found at the thrift store. And mostly all the dishes are from a thrift store too.

I collect pots and vases. TOO many. 

So I wanted to show you a small glimpse of our main bathroom. I showcase a good portion in there!

My girls room.

I just barely got some pictures blown up and  I am making frames. So you will have to check back another day to see updates. But for now, this is what we have done!

Check out the BEFORES here

My girls love there room!  You can click here to see some of the pictures that are going on the wall!
EEEKKK...I can't wait!


And the Master Bedroom.

Before's here ! 

One of my favorite things about my room is that I have couple pictures all over of my husband and I! It is our sanctuary. I place that is all about us!

For now that is all I have to share. But keep checking back for more progress on my home!
And thanks for taking the time to get to know me better and view my home!

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Hello, My name is HANNA. I am one of the sisters that contribute here at Drab to Fab, and I am very excited to show you a few rooms in my home. I am married, have three beautiful children, and being inspired by my sister, I also have my own Photography business. I come from a family of six girls, and two boys, and have been taught that being Frugal is Fabulous! I enjoy collecting thrift goods, refurbishing old finds, and making my house a place that feels cozy and fun. As garage Sale season is approaching, I can hardly wait! I am Queen of the Thrift Stores/Garage Sales, and proud of it! Just like my sister, my house is about 85% handmade or refurbished. I Hope you enjoy our home, and come back and visit us.

WELCOME!

You walk right into the great room.

Angled back to the front door.

You might recognize this Hutch ( above) from an earlier project I posted HERE. The frame to the right was originally gold, but with a little spray paint and scrap paper, It has a whole new look. Oh, and the suit case up top was a garage sale find. I love adding a little whimsy to my home.  

The only thing bought at a store on this half of the room, was the table and chairs..On SALE of coarse! The rest is either from garage sales, given to me, or from the DI(Our Local Thrift Store).

I love this time of year, when we trim the tree's and get ready for Summer. I always use the left over tree branches for their scent and to add a little drama to the room. The dishes are from the dollar store. What can I say, I love a good deal!

The table on the left is handmade. Me and my sisters have all made these. We will have to do a post on them later! The BIRD CAGE and old books are DI finds ( I'm a bit obsessed with bird cages lately, and have about 4 around my house). The decorative balls and fancy bowl were both given to me. The robin egg blue table was another garage sale goodie! Plant and pot given to me as well ( I am also a bit of a plant freak!).

This is one of my favorites. This dresser was left in an old storage room where my sister used to work. I took out the bottom four drawers, painted it,stained it, &modpodged some cute paper inside. It fits perfectly under the bay window, and is used for snacks and my white dishes ( collected from various thrift stores!).

We posted a Tutorial HERE on how to make these fence post candle sticks.

The TOPIARY on the left hutch was a DI find. I painted them and added numbers for the kids. I painted the SHUTTERS ( Given to me off of an old house) by the front door yellow to match the Hutch. The small shelf on the left was given to me from a friend that was moving. I painted it black, scuffed it up, and attached a window that belonged to my great grandmother. ( Again another obsession of mine, WINDOWS!)

Now for the girls room. WELCOME!

The white Armoire used to be a book shelf. I took out the shelves, attached shutters for doors, Painted, scuffed, and hung up some rods for the cloths. The red and white one was another dresser. I took out the top three drawers( which I always save for later projects), knocked out the dividing wood, painted, and attached a rod and shutters. I made the window valance out of 1x4 wood, and modpodged cute paper on the outside to match. Oh, and another bird cage. I told you I can't get enough of them.  What's the reason for 2 Armories you might ask?? Just wait! 

The right wall has an old fence attached all the way across. It was being thrown out at a friends house. Another window from my Great Grandma's, modpodged to match. And as you can see, the closet is now a bunk bed! This is my favorite part of their room. I envisioned it, and my husband was the muscles behind it. Yes, it's safe. He and I can both sit up top, without a budge.  We used 2x4's, bead board, railing, trim, culk, paint, and a ton of pin nails and screws. Another window valance with different paper hung over the top.

These are the extra drawers from the red and white Armoire. We actually lucked out, and without measuring they fit perfectly.

On the opposite wall we hung an old gate from our first house. Not only did it add character, but it also has sentimental value. The girls hang their art work, and pictures on it. The mirror table on the left was left at our old house. I painted it, leaving paint on the mirror, and scuffed it up. I also made the tea table in the center of the room. It was an old end table, with a circular piece of wood attached to the top. The chairs are all from different garage sales.

I wanted to accomplish a shabbby yet modern feel, and the girls are in love.

I hope that you enjoyed my home as much as we do, and that you leave feeling inspired to create.

Now on to Remodelaholic! 
But she won't post until tomorrow morning. So check back tomorrow for sure!!