Christmas 2016

I made the magnolia wreath

Cost

Wire Frame $4.00

White and Red floral $2.00

Dryed Orange $0.50

Feathers $3.27

Magnolia Leaves Free

TOTAL : $9.77

Cone $3.00

Hot Glue $1.00

Pinecones FREE

If I had it to do over again, would most likely just buy one. It turned out beautifully but it took about 4 hours and I burnt all my fingertips with all the hot glue.

The acorn ball only cost me $1.00 for the clear ornament ball. This project did not take nearly as long as the pinecone tree. I like the red kidney beans in the candle holder. 

I will most likely always put up my coastal/rustic Christmas Tree every year somewhere in my house. I have such fond memories of picking all the large shells for the tree with my brother and drilling holes in them with my daughter. I did add pinecones and cattails at the top this year. 

I absolutely love the plain brown wrapping paper. I found a pair of mens black and white plaid swim trunks and used the fabric for this present and the deer pillow. I also like the black paint decorative touches on the corners.

My daughter did a wonderful jobs with some leftover wood and paint. 

This project really only cost me about $2.00 in new screws.

Wedding Bell Ringing

I got married this weekend and wanted to share some of the decorations.

I was not sure about a Christmas Wedding but I highly recommend it.

This turned out so much better than I anticipated. I bought a $25 Christmas tree from Walmart and cut branches from it, added Baby's Breath, roses, Dollar Tree candles, Dollar Tree foam ring, Dollar Tree Plastic Platter, magnolia leaves, and some pine cones. Each center piece cost $13. 

Dollar Tree Gold Chargers and Dollar Tree White and Gold plates.

Cheap can still be classy.

This is a photo of the arrangement without the roses.

I Love Photoshop

It is not a project for class but I missed working in photoshop so much that I had to play alittle.

Back At It

I have been doing graphic design work for various companies off and on for over 10 years. I have finally gone back to school to get the degree to go with it. Currently taking an Art class. This is one of the assignments I have done for the class. I wish I could say this was a thrifty free artwork for my house but the art supplies for this class were over $100.00 but it will all be worth it when I'm done.

Best Find This Year

I have left my local thrift store empty handed for about two months now.

Persistance paid off tho.

Today score, this fine gem.

$1.00.

Shut Up! Yes, really $1.00!!

I know you can see it too, a coat of white spray paint.

The Dr. Pepper bottle is just to show it's size.

And now......

New Buffet

I've wanted a buffet for my dining room for over a year now.

But didn't quite have buffet monies.

My neighbor threw out this record player console.

So guess who gutted it and has a new buffet. ME!

I couldn't believe gutting it would make it

at least 100 pounds lighter.

I still have to find some wood to make doors

and I want to paint it a blue/grayish color.

More to follow on this project.

Well it's done...

It just so happened that the reason I had the primer paint handy,

was because it was nice enough weather to finally paint this....

All I need for this is some cute pillows.

Halloween Wreath 2011

My friend Connie made a really awesome and kooky wreath.

She is so creative.

More Fall to soon follow......

Some Beach, Somewhere.

Besides my must have papertowels from Walgreens on Sunday,

my weekend was full of ...

Suntan Lotion, Ocean Breezes, Salty Waves, and Sandy Flip Flops.

It was Wonderful!

Unfortunatly my hubby had to work, but I spent the weekend with my kids, my Mom, and my Brother.

I just love those smiley faces.

They teach me about finding pleasure in the smallest of things all the time.

Goodbye Summer,

Hello Fall!

Their Trash - My Treasure...

 My neighbor put this beauty in the trash.

She is gonna need some work but I think she looks good on the sunporch.

It will hold my coffee quite nicely. A little paint and knob.

And don't pick on my plastic chairs,

they are holders till my next blessing comes along.

(Her BEFORE Shot.)

Be patient, might be a few before I get the after shot.

I think this view for my new table is

alot better than any view at the landfill.

Wreath Ideas

I love wreaths, and the more unusual the better I like them.

I made this map wreath a few months ago.

I want to make a sheet music one similar to it,

just have to get my hands on the paper.

The Girls over at " Wayward Girl Crafts " made an awsome $2 wreath.

And last for the holiday,  I found this idea over at

" That Red Headed Step Child ".

There is so much wonderful talent out there.

I'm excited to see what my blogging neighbors are

going to come up with next.

Me vs. Baking

My daughter loves Banana Nut Muffins.

So we thought,  

"We'll give this a shot."

We got this recipe over at Simply Recipes .

They turned out pretty yummy.

The kids laughed when we bought over ripe bananas.

"You can't use those mommy, they're bad."

No kids, they are just right. Trust me.

Tell me you would turn this down

with a warm cup of coffee.

You know you couldn't do it.



Featured

I was featured at Delightful Order. I've never been featured before.
So excited. Thank you so much.
Check them out at here .

Simple Pleasures

I thought I would share some items I have aquired over time

that really brighten my day every time I use them.

This coffee cup I got at a yard sale for a quarter really makes me so happy.

It has a milk glass quality about it and I love the vintage design on the front.

I'm so proud to have extended it's life.

My next item is this container.

I use it for my cotton balls to take off my makeup.

The outside has a pearl sheen to it and the silver really sparkles and shines.

Again, thrift store, quarter.

I feel like a queen using it daily. One of the best quarters ever spent.

Went all out at the thrift store for this gem.

Spent a whole dollar. But there is something so fun about

using a vintage item like this for something as

mundane as gloves and hats.

I know I got a steal only paying a dollar for this,

because I see replicas selling for $20 or more.

Be aware of what is around you. If you need storage,

keep your eye open for storage solutions that will really bring you joy.

You're going to have to live with it,  let it serve you in multiple ways. 

 I'm really learning to surround myself with things I realllllly love.

And if you are creative, you really can do it on a budget.

Summer Mantel

This is it. The shutters I found at the thrift store for ($2).

Used my Dollar Tree Hurricanes.

Bag of Sea Glass ($2)

This is Cardboard ($1)

wrapped in strips of an old white t-shirt.

Everything else I had on hand so my spending for the summer mantel was

a grand ($5)

Par-Tay! On the Cheap!

You're not going to believe what I was able to accomplish with about $22.
But I'll show you anyway.

My Daughters 8th Birthday Party.....

She likes Lalaloopsy, so we put buttons on the drinks and chairs.

Tops of the Chairs are Coffee Filters, Buttons are plates backed with coffee filters.

The Breakdown :

Table Cloths $2    Crape Paper $1

Cellaphane $3            Ribbon $2

Plates $4               Balloons $3

Tissue Paper $3        Spray Paint $4

(Used Everywhere)            (Sprayed the Twigs

                                                         on the Table Teal)

Everything else I had on hand.