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Easy Cedar Box Makeover

2012-05-25T07:37:00.000-07:00

I have an easy makeover to share that I did recently.

I didn't take a before picture...I know shame on me. But here is the inside. It was just a basic cedar box that my hubby picked up from a garage sale. It's a great little storage box.

But I wanted to pretty it up a bit. I had picked out some scrapbook paper from Hobby Lobby. I cut out the paper to cover all the sides of the box. I glued on the paper with Mod Podge. I painted the exposed edges with white craft paint.

I then took my electric sander and sanded the edges of the paper and paint to give a worn look. I then lightly applied some furniture scratch cover up all over the paper and paint to make it look just a little more worn.

I love how it turned out. It's a great piece to hide a few odds and ends in my office space.

Have a great Memorial Weekend!

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday #62

2012-05-22T06:03:00.001-07:00

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WELCOME TO TERRIFIC UNDER TEN TUESDAY!

We just started our summer break last week! So I have been enjoying this time with my boys. It's been great to have them home all day and having our schedule a little more laid back than usual. But we are keeping busy! I hope to be back at my blog on a more normal basis soon.

So thank you for being here today if you are here to link up or checking out these awesome links!

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday is where we show of our creative and thrifty selves for $10 or less!

Here are a few projects featured from the last party:

DIY Bows from Tales of a Trophy Wife

Beautifying a Wooden Crate from Yearning to Create

Lemon Poppy Muffins from Bringing Beauty

Hello and Goodbye Shirt from Folk Haven

If you were featured today, please grab a button! Thanks!

Now it's time to link up to this week's Terrific Under Ten!

Here are the rules: 1. Your project must be made or bought for $10 or less. Crafts, Makeovers, Thrift Finds, Recipes, Kids Projects...

2. Please do not link up Online Shops or Giveaways.

3. You can link up multiple projects.

4. Link to the specific post and not to the main page of your blog.

5. Add the Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays button to your post, side bar, or linky party list. I will not feature your project unless the linky button or a direct link to the party is on your blog.

6. Visit at least one other project and leave a comment. We all love comments!

Then I'll feature some favorites on the next Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

*By linking up, you give me the permission to use your photo(s) from your post.

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday #61

2012-05-08T06:36:00.001-07:00

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WELCOME TO TERRIFIC UNDER TEN TUESDAY!

Where we show off our creative and thrifty selves for $10 or less!

Here are features from the last party:

Cheese Board Makeover from The House at Bluebird Lane

DIY Beach Bag from Sew Incredibly Crazy

Chevron Stripe Burlap Texas Frame from Little House in the Big D

DIY Initial Wire Earrings from DG Innovations

Pocket Shorts from Naptime Creations

If you were featured today, please grab a button! Thanks!

Now it's time to link up to this week's Terrific Under Ten!

Here are the rules: 1. Your project must be made or bought for $10 or less. Crafts, Makeovers, Thrift Finds, Recipes, Kids Projects...

2. Please do not link up Online Shops or Giveaways.

3. You can link up multiple projects.

4. Link to the specific post and not to the main page of your blog.

5. Add the Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays button to your post, side bar, or linky party list. I will not feature your project unless the linky button or a direct link to the party is on your blog.

6. Visit at least one other project and leave a comment. We all love comments!

Then I'll feature some favorites on the next Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

*By linking up, you give me the permission to use your photo(s) from your post.

Garage Sale Season

2012-05-05T06:43:00.005-07:00

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Garage sale season is finally here! Even though I am more pickier than I once was, I love to find great thrift finds for our home!

Here are just a few blast from the past thrift finds and makeovers:

I found this box at a small flea market for $1. It had great bones, but gross bird stickers and a felt bottom.

I cleaned it up, removed the stickers and felt. Then I painted it 'country tan', sanded it down and applied MinWax Dark Walnut Stain. It makes a great little box for decorating small gatherings.

I got this great end table at a garage sale for $3. It had great bones and super sturdy. Even has a big drawer on the bottom for storage. It just needed an update.

After cleaning it up, I painted it black, gave it some sanding and applied stain. It's still one of my favorite items in the house.

I got this mini spice cupboard at a garage sale for $5. A little high for me, but spice cupboards can be quite expensive even 'newer ones' like the one I found here. So $5 was a bargain. The first thing to go was the horrible knobs on this thing. It looks like 3 sets of eyes looking at you! With a mouth!

I replaced the knobs with new mini wood ones and also removed the little trim at the bottom. Then I gave it a good cleaning. It was very stinky!! I had to soak it for a couple days even. Once all dry, I painted it black then red on top. I gave it a sanding and then applied stain on top. Still another favorite in our home.

And even though my style of decorating has changed a little bit since taking these pictures, these items still fit in well in our home.

Do you love to go thrifting as much as I do?! :) Have you hit the garage sales yet?

More Craft Fair Pictures

2012-05-02T07:08:00.001-07:00

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If you came by yesterday and didn't see the Terrific Under Ten Tuesday posted, that was not a mistake. Linky Tools, the site which enables you to link up your projects, was down and has been for a few days now. So I decided to postpone TUTT until next week.

I came across some more craft fair pictures while archiving my personal blog. This craft fair is from October 2008. Time flies! It feels like yesterday.

So much fun looking at these past pics. Gets me in the mood to craft!

Veggies In Disguise Muffins

2012-04-30T04:00:00.000-07:00

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I love any opportunity to make the traditional dish or treat a little bit healthier if I can. And if I have to sneak it in, then so be it. :) I recently made some yummy muffins that 2 little boys have given me the 2 thumbs up on the results!

Ingredients:

1 cup carrots, finely chopped

1 cup zucchini, finely chopped

1 cup chocolate chips (fresh fruit can be an excellent alternative option)

1 cup walnuts or pecans

1 package of cake mix, prepared according to package directions, but not baked

I didn't have a cake mix on hand, so I used this WONDERFUL GLUTEN FREE CAKE RECIPE!

Add carrots, zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts to prepared cake batter, stir to combine.

Transfer the mixture to a muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 of the way. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Do not overcook, as this will result in dry muffins. Once cooled, these muffins can be frozen to be eaten later.

**We used cupcake liners since my youngest son is sensitive to metals**

With the cake recipe I used, this made about 48 muffins. I used leftover frozen organic zucchini and carrots and pantry items I already had. So you get a bang out of your buck and taste buds with this winning recipe!

Do you try to sneak in veggies for your kiddos?

Blast From The Past Craft Fair

2012-04-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

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Really, I am alive. LOL I have been busy at home trying to get organized and on a set schedule. Summer break is just around the corner for my boys. So I want to make sure I'm pretty well set so I can enjoy my time with them while they are home all day.

One of my organizing tasks is updating my private blog for my sons. I came across some old craft fair photos. If you are new here, my mom and I used to do craft fairs together for 5 years. It was a lot of work but we had fun doing it together! I miss it sometimes...

Here are some photos from a craft fair in 2008.

And Don't Forget...

AND All this month is Free Shaklee Membership with Any Purchase!

Have a blessed day everyone!

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday #60

2012-04-24T06:29:00.000-07:00

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WELCOME TO TERRRIC UNDER TEN TUESDAY!

Where we show off our creative and thrifty selves for $10 or less!

Here are a few features from last week's party:

T-Shirt Flower Tutorial from Aprons and Ambition

Pineapple Cut-up Made Easy from Growing in Grace

Checkbook Cover from CRAPTASTIC

Lava Flows from Baking with Blondie

If you were featured today, please grab a button! Thanks!

Now it's time to link up to this week's Terrific Under Ten!

Here are the rules: 1. Your project must be made or bought for $10 or less. Crafts, Makeovers, Thrift Finds, Recipes, Kids Projects...

2. Please do not link up Online Shops or Giveaways.

3. You can link up multiple projects.

4. Link to the specific post and not to the main page of your blog.

5. Add the Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays button to your post, side bar, or linky party list. I will not feature your project unless the linky button or a direct link to the party is on your blog.

6. Visit at least one other project and leave a comment. We all love comments!

Then I'll feature some favorites on the next Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

*By linking up, you give me the permission to use your photo(s) from your post.

My New Thrift Treasures

2012-04-20T09:29:00.001-07:00

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Awhile back a friend and I went to a huge garage sale event called the Mother of All Garage Sales. It was a great morning to thrift and hang out with my good friend. The weather was awesome for garage sales and so we hit a few here and there on the way home. I am very selective on what I bring home these days because I have things at home that I need to get rid of. LOL But I found some great deals for my boys and then brought home 2 super cheap thrift finds! I was giddy when I found them!!

One of the items was a great old ladder for $2!! Yes, only $2!! It was at a super nice house so I was expecting a expensive price tag to go with it...yeah you know those kind of garage sales. But they must of thought it was 'junk' and wanted to get rid of it. I quickly snagged it up and threw it in my van! :)

I'm still debating if I should have it inside or outside.

For now it looks great out by our shed.

At a different garage sale and another nice house with expensive prices, I found this galvanized funnel with no price tag. I asked the home owner and he offered $2 for it! SOLD! He had 2 of them and another customer heard that price and he immediately grabbed the other one. He was doing the same thing and putting it in his yard for decoration.

It looks great on my front porch area next to my old watering can.

I got a few requests to see my front porch area. Here ya go. We have a long house but a small porch area.

Recengly, My grandma moved to a smaller place and had a garage sale to help with downsizing. I was VERY selective and left a lot of goodies for other people to buy at the garage sale. I got this wooden box with dividers for 50 cents.

It was raining outside when I was taking pictures...

Inside the box was a lot of 'junk' including some great vintage knobs and hangers. I also grabbed some zinc lids for my old jars. You can never have too many zinc lids. :)

I just love these awesome knobs! I need to figure out a project to do with them.

My grandma had this watering can outside so I grabbed this as well.

It looks great on my white bench.

While I was outside I took a few more pictures of my vintage displays in our landscapes...it was freezing cold and spitting rain, but I'll do anything for my blog readers!

This barn door is one of my favorites. I found it at a vintage shop for $5!

My mom made the birdhouse.

I got this table at an auction for $1. I had my hubby cut down the legs to made it lower to sit outside. It has a few layers of paint...Other items here were either made, $1 or free!

That blue thing is actually a seat off a wagon. I got it for $5 at a flea market and just love the blue color.

We have the worst luck with trees on our property. 2 have been destroyed in past storms and we think on is dying now...So I had my hubby cut this one high so I can make it into a birdhouse perch.

I just love to add vintage finds to my displays! Do you love to decorate your yard with vintage finds?

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday #59

2012-04-17T06:12:00.000-07:00

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Thanks to all who entered the Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway last week!

It's time to announce the winner!

Congrats to Jackie from Reini Days Over On Washington!

Please email me and I'll get your prize set up for you!!

WELCOME TO TERRIFIC UNDER TEN TUESDAY!

WHERE WE SHOW OFF OUR CREATIVE AND THRIFTY SELVES FOR $10 OR LESS!

Here are some features from last week's party:

Spring Moss and Fabric Flower Art from Cup of Delight

Cherry Cheesecake (and Oreo Dirt Cake) from Turtles and Tails

Little Monster Patch from One Artsy Mama

Ruffle Aprons from Kayboo Creations

Coffee Sack Pillow from Shabby Love

Natually Colored Dairy Free Easter Fudge from Whole New Mom

If you were featured today, please grab a button! Thanks!

Now it's time to link up to this week's Terrific Under Ten!

Here are the rules: 1. Your project must be made or bought for $10 or less. Crafts, Makeovers, Thrift Finds, Recipes, Kids Projects...

2. Please do not link up Online Shops or Giveaways.

3. You can link up multiple projects.

4. Link to the specific post and not to the main page of your blog.

5. Add the Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays button to your post, side bar, or linky party list. I will not feature your project unless the linky button or a direct link to the party is on your blog.

6. Visit at least one other project and leave a comment. We all love comments!

Then I'll feature some favorites on the next Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

*By linking up, you give me the permission to use your photo(s) from your post.

Buddies For Autistic Kids

2012-04-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

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I can't get over some of the wonderful, generous, loving people out in the world. Let me tell you about a special person that I have no affiliation with besides being the recipient of her generosity.

Mary Olson, a Scentsy Independent Consultant, has a facebook page called Buddies For Autistic Kids. I heard of her facebook page last summer just a few months after my son was diagnosed. Through her facebook page and party donations, she collects money to buy Scenty Buddies for Autistic children in the community and beyond.

What makes Scentsy Buddies so special? Many children with autism have sensory problems, including touch and smell. It is a lot better now, but when my son was first diagnosed, certain clothes and smells bothered him. These sensory problems could make him cry, whine, be naughty, run around and even scream. To this day, socks and the smell of hard boiled eggs bother him. :) There are a lot of scents that have a calming effect on him as well. That is why I think he has a fascination with smelling candles. :)

The Scentsy Buddies have different textures and scents that they have found autistic kids just love! The Scentsy Buddies are fragrant, cuddly companions. There is a lion, monkey, frog, elephant, pig, lamb, cat and dog. Each buddy features a zippered pocket in their back where a Scentsy Scent Pak is placed. There are 30 different Scentsy Scent Pak smells. The Scent Pak allows the Buddy to release a calming, wonderful fragrance. And they each have textured arms, legs and faces.

Just last month, my son received a Buddy for free thanks to the donation of 2 fabulous people! Taran just loves sweet Mollie the Monkey! I chose a lavender Scent Pak since that scent is associated with providing a wonderful calming affect.

When I see Taran resting and settling down in bed, Mollie is nestled right up to his nose.

What I would love to do this month since it is Autism Awareness Month is give back to Buddies for Autistic Kids! Many children are on the waiting list to receive a buddy just like Taran was. Day after day, families affected with autism are dealing with endless therapies, Dr. visits and bills...so something simple as a Buddy arriving at their door is a wonderful gift. And especially if it has a wonderful purpose dealing with sensory problems. Mollie the monkey was welcomed with open arms from this special little boy. She has become a favorite comfort toy.

For the month of April, all proceeds from Shaklee sales this month will be donated to the Buddies For Autistic Kids. This is in honor of my son and all the precious children that are affected with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Cutting Edge Stencils Review and Giveaway

2012-04-12T08:28:00.000-07:00

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I'm so excited today to be offering a fabulous giveaway from Cutting Edge Stencils!

Cutting Edge Stencils provide stencils for all design styles for your home and amazing projects!

They recently sent me one of their fabulous stencils to review. I chose the the Dahlia Allover Stencil.

Delivery was super fast! And I received an amazing package of stencil goodies!

I received a high quality allover stencil, foam roller and handle, stencil level and even some bonus stencils! Cutting Edge Stencils makes sure to go above and beyond with service and supplies!!

Cutting Edge Stencils provides easy to understand instructions with your stencils. They also have easy instructional videos as well, showing step by step wall stenciling to achieve that professional look!

I am making over our hallway closet that I recently created into my office space...or cloffice as some would say. :) I thought this was a perfect space to add a punch of pattern to really define the space and not look so much like a boring closet.

Following the instructions provided by Cutting Edge Stencils, I rolled on my paint that I had placed on a paper plate, after removing the excess on a paper towel. I used 2 different colors for my stencil design, so I was careful to avoid the areas I had designated for my coordinating color. It's important to apply nice even pressure when rolling on your paint.

I rolled on the white color first then I went back with a clean roller and filled in the remaining flowers and pedals with brown.

After I was done, I used the top stencil that was provided that makes it easier to stencil along the edges and corners.

I am thrilled on how my custom wall came out! It was an inexpensive way to add color and punch to my 'office space'! I love how it looks girly in my boy filled home. :)

Here is a sneak peak...now I'm busy organizing and personalizing the space. More to come.

Would you like to have your own Cutting Edge Stencil?

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A big thank you to Cutting Edge Stencils for providing this awesome giveaway and a stencil for review!

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday #58

2012-04-10T06:26:00.000-07:00

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WELCOME TO TERRIFIC UNDER TEN TUESDAY!

WHERE WE SHOW OFF OUR CREATIVE AND THRIFTY SELVES FOR $10 OR LESS!

HERE ARE A FEW PROJECTS FEATURED FROM LAST WEEK'S PARTY:

Totes Magotes from Craptastic

Customized Tank Top from Twigg Studios

Camera Strap Tutorial from Embracing Life's Journey

Stenciled Mirror from Kammy's Korner

Flower Headband Tutorial from Projects Around the House at The Crafty Scientist

If you were featured today, please grab a button! Thanks!

Now it's time to link up to this week's Terrific Under Ten!

Here are the rules: 1. Your project must be made or bought for $10 or less. Crafts, Makeovers, Thrift Finds, Recipes, Kids Projects...

2. Please do not link up Online Shops or Giveaways.

3. You can link up multiple projects.

4. Link to the specific post and not to the main page of your blog.

5. Add the Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays button to your post, side bar, or linky party list. I will not feature your project unless the linky button or a direct link to the party is on your blog.

6. Visit at least one other project and leave a comment. We all love comments!

Then I'll feature some favorites on the next Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

*By linking up, you give me the permission to use your photo(s) from your post.

Springing up the front Step

2012-04-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

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I haven't had much time to really decorate for spring. We have been busy with family stuff, I'm so tired from working nights and I've been busy organizing/purging the house. Time is slipping away from me! But I did manage to get a few spring stuff up here and there.

Recently I spiffed up the entrance area of our home. I really don't know what to call it. It's not a porch...it's more of a cement slab. :)

I just love my old watering can. I got it for a steel at a flea market a couple years ago. The old chippy door was $5 at a run down antique place.

A wood flower greets you at the door. I just drew the flower free hand on a piece of plywood and hubby cut it out for me. I painted it, distressed it and added stain to it. A simple and easy project to do. Especially when your hubby will do the hard work for you. :)

I rummaged through my 'junk' and found an old window pane that I painted a long time ago. The basket I got at a garage sale for a $1.

I love my 50 cent chippy white chair! The wreath was also 50 cents. The sign was made from yours truly. And the fence, which is one of my all time favorite buys was $10 at a craft fair. Can you tell that I like a good deal?! LOL

I got my rocking chair out of the basement and moved it back outside for the warmer weather. I got this chair for free from my good friend. You can see the makeover here if you're new here.

Well you will have to excuse me, I have some more purging/projects/playing to do. Until next time!

KINDRA

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday #57

2012-04-03T07:04:00.001-07:00

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Welcome to Terrific Under Ten Tuesday!

Where we show off our creative and thrifty selves for $10 or less!

Here are a few projects featured from last week's party:

Homemade "Jello" from Whole New Mom

Cupcake Liner Pom Poms from Bringing Beauty

Easter Peep Bags from Naptime Creations

Grain Free Birthday Cake from Small Footprint Family

Homemade Journals from Smallgood Hearth at The Crafty Scientists

If you were featured today, please grab a button! Thanks!

Now it's time to link up to this week's Terrific Under Ten!

Here are the rules: 1. Your project must be made or bought for $10 or less. Crafts, Makeovers, Thrift Finds, Recipes, Kids Projects...

2. Please do not link up Online Shops or Giveaways.

3. You can link up multiple projects.

4. Link to the specific post and not to the main page of your blog.

5. Add the Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays button to your post, side bar, or linky party list. I will not feature your project unless the linky button or a direct link to the party is on your blog.

6. Visit at least one other project and leave a comment. We all love comments!

Then I'll feature some favorites on the next Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

*By linking up, you give me the permission to use your photo(s) from your post.

World Autism Awareness Day

2012-04-02T12:07:00.001-07:00

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Today is World Autism Awareness Day

In April, a year ago, my then 3 year old was diagnosed with Autism. You can read our story HERE.

Just last week the CDC (Center of Disease Control) came out with some updated statistics:

1 in 88 children has autism.

1 in 54 are boys.

4 years ago, it was 1 in 110 children.

In 1985, 1 in 2000 children were diagnosed with Autism.

My jaw drops...my heart breaks...when I see these numbers.

The billion dollar question is 'What is the cause?'

All I know is that my husband and I were not going to sit on the side lines and watch this diagnosis take over our son's life. From Day 1, we decided to fight this thing, no matter what.

For us that included:

Speech, Occupational & Behavior Therapies

A Special Diet

Countless Supplements, Dr. Visits and Treatments that Insurance Does not cover...

Our Mama and Papa Bear roles are in full force and we have seen tremendous results!

This is my absolute favorite Autism video. I tear up every time I watch it. Even though each child's Autism is different, the parents of these special kiddos go through a lot of similar headaches, heartbreaks and trials. There's this inner strength that keeps us all going.

It's time to stand united and fight for our young generation. Support Autism Charities. Fight the people that are adding chemicals to our food, medicine and environment. My son was a healthy baby when he was born...and something happened in the meantime. I will continue to fight for my son. And I will continue to advocate a clean lifestyle to help protect other kiddos that are vulnerable to be on the autism spectrum.

1 in 54 boys are diagnosed with Autism

But

You, my sweet boy, you are one in a million.

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday #56

2012-03-27T05:50:00.000-07:00

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WELCOME TO TERRIFIC UNDER TEN TUESDAY!

WHERE WE SHOW OFF OUR CREATIVE AND THRIFTY SELVES FOR $10 OR LESS!

Here are a few features from last week:

DIY Wooden Frames from Rubys and Purls

Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie from Permanent Posies

Primitive Wash Stand from Island Rustic

Sand Dollar Pendant from Artsy VaVa

Dresser Makeover from Chase the Star

If you were featured today, please grab a button! Thanks!

Now it's time to link up to this week's Terrific Under Ten!

Here are the rules: 1. Your project must be made or bought for $10 or less. Crafts, Makeovers, Thrift Finds, Recipes, Kids Projects...

2. Please do not link up Online Shops or Giveaways.

3. You can link up multiple projects.

4. Link to the specific post and not to the main page of your blog.

5. Add the Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays button to your post, side bar, or linky party list. I will not feature your project unless the linky button or a direct link to the party is on your blog.

6. Visit at least one other project and leave a comment. We all love comments!

Then I'll feature some favorites on the next Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

*By linking up, you give me the permission to use your photo(s) from your post.

DIY Subway Art for My Son

2012-03-22T04:30:00.000-07:00

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This week I created some easy DIY Subway Art! You don't need an expensive cricut or silhouette...but it would sure be nice to have. LOL Come on and I'll show you how to make one yourself!

After I found a quote I wanted, I created the layout I wanted on Picnik.

I recently learned about blockposters.com, thanks to Because (I Think) I Can! This is a site where you can create posters from any size image. You then print it out on our printer. I printed mine at the approximate size of the canvas I had.

I watched Celebrity Apprentice on my computer and I started cutting away each letter with an exacto knife. It was easy, just time consuming. It took the whole episode. :)

I then taped the sheets together for easy stenciling.

I got a 20''x 20'' canvas at Michael's for 40% off. I painted it a shamrock green color as the base. I placed my make-do stencil on top and stenciled away with white craft paint.

This sign was created for my youngest son's new room. I wanted something to best describe how mommy and daddy feel about him and inspire him as he grows. I took weeks looking for the perfect quote. Well at least it took me that long to decide on the perfect one.

This special boy has overcome many obstacles in the past year. We are so proud of him.

And he's super happy because his room is finally done! :) The reveal coming soon!

Linking Up HERE

Resurrection Eggs

2012-03-21T04:00:00.000-07:00

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This is an old project I shared last year but thought I would repost for any newbies here at At Home With K!

Do you have any traditions to celebrate Easter with your family?

I have a fun and easy project to do with your family as you count down the days.

All you need is an empty egg carton, some recycled eggs from last year (or new) and some trinkets for each egg.

Label each egg from 1-12 with a permanent marker.

The trinkets can be found throughout your house. If you google Resurrection eggs then there are many examples on what you can use for trinkets.

Here is the list that I used for my family's set.

#1 The Palm branch/leaf--represents the triumphal entry. Matthew 21:8

# 2 The 3 Dimes--represent the money that was paid to Judas for his betrayal of Jesus. Matthew 26:14-15

#3 The cloth--represents the scarlet robe that was placed on Jesus during the trial. It was making fun of the fact that He was the "King of the Jews." Matthew 27:28

#4 The thorn--represents the crown that was placed on Jesus' head. John 19:2

#5 The knotted rope--represents how Jesus was bound and led away by the soldiers. Matthew 27:2

#6 The cross--represents the cross that Jesus was made to carry Himself. Along the way, Simon was ordered to carry it the rest of the way. John 19:17

#7 The nail(s)--represent the scars that were in Jesus' hands when He showed them to the disciples to prove it was really Him. John 20:25-27

#8 The dice--represent when the soldiers cast lots (gambled) to see who would get what was left of Jesus' clothes. John 19:24

#9 The sponge--represents the vinegar water that was offered to Jesus while He was on the cross. Matthew 27:34

#10 The Linen fabric--represents when Peter came to the tomb and found the burial cloths that had been around Jesus, but no body! John 20:6-7

#11 The rock--represents the rock that was in front of the tomb. It was rolled away by an angel of the Lord. Matthew 28:2

#12 The empty egg--represents the empty tomb when Jesus had risen from the dead. Matthew 28:5-6

I printed out the list and cut each egg description out into strips and slipped them into each egg.

A simple way to teach my kids the real reason for the season. It's also fun for mom and dad. :)

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday #55

2012-03-20T03:16:00.000-07:00

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WELCOME TO TERRIFIC UNDER TEN TUESDAY!

WHERE WE SHARE OFF OUR CREATIVE AND THRIFTY SELVES FOR $10 OR LESS!

Here are a few features for last week's party:

Mail Organizer Makeover from NorthShore Days

Chocolate Chip Scones from Northern Cottage

Lovin the Lorax Yoga Mat by Bringing Beauty

End Table Makeover from Yby5

Yarn Wrapped Eggs by Turtles and Tails

If you were featured today, please grab a button! Thanks!

Now it's time to link up to this week's Terrific Under Ten!

Here are the rules: 1. Your project must be made or bought for $10 or less. Crafts, Makeovers, Thrift Finds, Recipes, Kids Projects...

2. Please do not link up Online Shops or Giveaways.

3. You can link up multiple projects.

4. Link to the specific post and not to the main page of your blog.

5. Add the Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays button to your post, side bar, or linky party list. I will not feature your project unless the linky button or a direct link to the party is on your blog.

6. Visit at least one other project and leave a comment. We all love comments!

Then I'll feature some favorites on the next Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

*By linking up, you give me the permission to use your photo(s) from your post.

DIY Door Couch

2012-03-18T18:59:00.000-07:00

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I've been slowly adding details to our new craft and kid rec room. We have many areas of our room and one area that I am concentrating on now is the sitting area. This room is a space where I envision my kids and I creating and hanging out together.

I had this idea for a couple years now. So I was glad I finally had the space to finally do it. :) With the help of my handy hubby we created our own Door Couch just for this space!

I have a lot of old doors. I love them. I see one and want to take them home. LOL I scored some very cheap doors a couple years which turned out to be about a $2 a piece. That is a big bargain on old doors!

For the construction of the couch, we used 3 doors. One of the doors my hubby cut down in half to make the sides.

To attach it all together, we used pieces of scrap wood, mostly 2x4's.

We screwed one on the back.

And a couple pieces on the sides. These pieces are what the bottom door will sit on. It provides enough support for the weight of the door and people to actually sit on it.

We also put a piece of scrap wood in each corner on the inside for more support.

We then screwed all the doors together.

We purposely set the back door up a little bit to have a more 'couch' look.

I painted the door an off white. See, you don't see all the scrap wood when it's all painted and put together.

The actual couch construction, including the mattress box spring was free to make for us. These were items we had hanging around the house. The pillows I used were pillows I had all around the house as well. :)

The expenses I had was a piece of foam to go over the box spring, the cream blanket, pillow cases and fabric.

Painting the door was very quick to do actually. I love the distressed and worn look, so I purposely painted not a 100% of the surface. I didn't even have to sand or use stain to give it an aged look. The old doors had a wonderful old and crackly surface to start with.

I even left the door knob on.

And some hinges.

This room is our bright and cheery room. If you remember, I let my 8 year old pick the vivid turquoise wall color. Accent colors in the space are red, green, and yellow.

I used affordable pillow cases from Wal-Mart for the standard size pillows I had.

I also had pillow forms that I scored for $1 at a garage sale (They came from a clean house and pre bed bug scares...). So I splurged on some fun fabrics at Hobby Lobby. And yes, don't fall over, I sewed some envelope pillow covers for them! There was a lot of cussing, but I did it and I'm so proud of myself! If you know me, I don't sew.

We just love our new couch! Who knew how easy it was to create some furniture on a budget?!!

Just a few more details to finish to reveal the entire room to you. Stay tuned!

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Add A Little Green to your Smoothies

2012-03-17T08:04:00.000-07:00

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I love my Protein Shakes in the morning! It gives me a great boost that I need to start and continue with my day! Plus they are super yummy!

This morning I decided to add a little green to my smoothie. It's great to sneak in your veggies when you can!

This "GREEN" Smoothie includes:

1 cup almond milk

3 big frozen strawberries

1/2 frozen banana

Hand Full of Spinach (you can use chard or kale as well)

2 scoops of Shaklee Cinch Vanilla Shake Mix

Mix in a blender and enjoy!

Cinch Smoothies keep me full and help me lose weight at the same time! Love them!

Email me for details on my today only special!

500 Facebook Followers Giveaway!

2012-03-16T10:16:00.000-07:00

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Are you a part of my Facebook community?

This weekend I am having a 500 Facebook Followers Giveaway!

Stop on by and like my page and leave a comment!

Hurry up and enter! The giveaway ends Sunday, March 18th at 11:59pm

The winner will be announced on Monday on Facebook.

Make sure to share my Facebook Page with your friends for an extra entry to win! Have a super weekend!

Terrific Under Ten Tuesday #54

2012-03-13T05:37:00.000-07:00

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WELCOME TO TERRIFIC UNDER TEN TUESDAY!

Where we show off our creative and thrifty selves for $10 or less!

Each week I get the hard task of picking features through all your wonderful links. You make it very hard for me to feature just a few. But it sure is fun!

Here are a few features from last week's party:

Vintage Enamal Table Makeover from It's Robin With An I

Toddler Backpack from Folk Haven

Baked Chicken Legs from Turtles and Tails

BE*you*TIFUL Message In The Mirror from Tails From A Trophy Wife

Spray Paint Your Old Shoes by Christina's Adventures

If you were featured today, please grab a button! Thanks!

Now it's time to link up to this week's Terrific Under Ten!

Here are the rules: 1. Your project must be made or bought for $10 or less. Crafts, Makeovers, Thrift Finds, Recipes, Kids Projects...

2. Please do not link up Online Shops or Giveaways.

3. You can link up multiple projects.

4. Link to the specific post and not to the main page of your blog.

5. Add the Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays button to your post, side bar, or linky party list. I will not feature your project unless the linky button or a direct link to the party is on your blog.

6. Visit at least one other project and leave a comment. We all love comments!

Then I'll feature some favorites on the next Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

*By linking up, you give me the permission to use your photo(s) from your post.

DIY Personalized Wood Sign

2012-03-11T17:29:00.001-07:00

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I wanted a creative way to display my son's name letters in his new room. So I came up with a fun wood sign. I love the way it turned out!!

Let me show you how to do this simple DIY personalized wood sign!

First you need a piece of wood. Mine is 4 feet long (1x10), but you can use any length and width you want. Then I found some very cool scrapbook paper at Hobby Lobby that looked like chippy peeling paint.

I cut the papers down to equally to cover the length and width of the piece of wood.

I then mod podged the papers down on the wood.

Make sure not to use too much glue or it will make the paper bubble.

Don't worry about cutting the paper so neat and straight. The edges will be covered with trim pieces.

While the glue dried, I put heavy books on top of the paper to prevent any bubbles.

I then cut pieces of lathe to go around the edges of the wood and in between each piece of paper. I stained the lathe pieces with MinWax Early American Stain. I also stained the sides of the wood board as well. I attached the lathe with nails from a nail gun.

I already had these letters from Hobby Lobby that I painted black, distressed and stained. We had these displayed in my son's old room just by adding sawtooth hangers on the back. I didn't want these go to waste, so I used these for his new sign.

If you don't want to use wood letters, then you can easily stencil letters directly on the the paper or use vinyl letters from your Cricut or Sillhouette.

I nailed each letter on each section with nails from a nail gun.

Now my son has a fun sign for his new room that is colorful and a little rustic (for mom's taste).

Here is the close up of the 'wood' paper. When I showed my hubby the finished sign he asked where I got the old wood at. :) He was surprised it was only scrapbook paper!

Here's the breakdown of the costs:

4 foot 1x10 wood board: $3.50

5 pieces of scrapbook paper at 36 cents each: $1.80

Wood Lathe: Free-Had on hand
You can buy a bundle of wood lathe for around $7 or $8. It will last you forever! I used it for a lot of projects!

Wood letters: Free-Already Had

Total: $5.30!

Another fun and easy project! And most importantly, I have a very satisfied customer. :)

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