Archives for May 2012

Turning Old Lingerie Into Scarves

May 21, 2012 By Katie

Yes, I mean your old Victoria’s Secret nighties or robes.

Over the weekend, I was going thru my basket full of old nighties thinking it’s probably time to discard the ones I haven’t used in 7 plus years so I can start making room for new ones…that fit!

Upon going thru my basket I was thinking to myself, “this one is so cute why haven’t I worn it in so long?” So I put a few aside thinking I’ll try them on before I say goodbye; that way I know for sure I won’t regret giving them up, because I have a tendency of keeping things in thinking, “I used to look good in it, therefore I will again”…(laughing out loud). Just like those size 4 jeans hanging in my closet I know I’ll never get past my badonkadonk EVER again!

Immediately after trying them on I regretted my decision to care why I hadn’t put them on in so long…One was ripped up the side and another had a button missing, and one looked like it could fit my 5 year old. So me being me, I thought I can totally use this fabric for something else. It was such a pretty pattern to just trash so I started cutting to put into my collection of fabric.

After all was said and done, I saw potential out of this piece

I used it as a head scarf in these pix but have also used it as a neck scarf using the European Loop. Needless to say, this turned out to be a very fun and easy craft project.

Turning Goodwill finds into Gold

May 16, 2012 By Katie

So as you all know I am in to Goodwill and chalkboard paint these days..lol

I have for you my newest favorite Goodwill find. I often like to go into Goodwill to grab T-shirts for myself and my son, and on this particular day I went in to grab some books. Instead, I came out with a chair and a picture frame. If you look hard enough, it’s amazing the things you’ll find. I paid three bucks for this really cute chair and five for the frame. So eight dollars and some change later, I have an awesome piece on my front porch and a chalk board hanging in my kitchen!

First off I LOVE green. It has to be one of my all time favorite colors. So when I saw this chair from across the store I seriously saw myself running in slow motion to it. My husband will tell you, I stopped all traffic to quickly nab it! I even made him carry it around the store for me 😉

I didn’t have to do much to the chair. I literally painted the back support slats with the chalk board paint, let it dry and wrote “The Whitaker’s” on it. I put it on my front porch and put a plant on top and there you have it. I think it looks awesome. It would also make a great inexpensive gift..hmm!!

I’m keeping it short and sweet today..this Mommy is busy! Good day all..

Fun with chalk board paint

May 11, 2012 By Katie

T.G.I.F!

Ugh, it’s hard to believe it has been a week since I have blogged…I have been super busy painting my house & getting it ready to have my June wedding reception!! I have my very good friend Kim to thank for her help. It was much appreciated.

So to make up for a week of not blogging, I have decided to give you four craft ideas that I did all in one day with Chalk Board Paint.

I first want to say, because this was so quick and easy, I found myself wanting to chalk board paint everything lol. Oh & believe you me, I would have 😉

So now you know why I have four crafts for you today!

My first craft was made keeping my children in mind to show them that every penny saved counts! You see, my family is very large and to be able to pick up and take off to the beach isn’t easy. It can get expensive so I feel this idea is not only cute but very educational. My husband and I have worked hard to get where we are today. Therefore, I want my children to know that earning your own money and saving it can be very rewarding.

I simply used these items you see above: A Mason jar, a piece of chalk, some twine I found at Michael’s Craft store, a paint brush and chalk board paint (found at Wal-Mart for 9 bucks.) I painted two coats of paint onto a small area of the Mason jar and let it dry. Put in our “savings”. Tied some twine around the lid, came up with a cute name and wrote it in chalk. I mean come on, so super easy right?! I did put some sea shells on top for decoration as well..

Craft number two is an old picture I found at Goodwill. It was all of 5 dollars and all I had to do is wipe it down before I painted it, let it dry and found a cute saying on Pinterest.

Craft number three is a picture frame I had lying around the house with no picture in it. I found the stand at Michael’s craft store. I then painted over the the glass, (like I did the Goodwill picture), let it dry, and wrote yet another cute saying. I thought this one was fun for my beach themed kitchen.

Finally, craft number four; this one is my favorite. I found this idea on Pinterest. I thought this was a great Mother’s Day gift. So I got to work and made one for myself (of course), my friend Kim (to thank her for her help yesterday), my wonderful mother Linda, and my awesome sister Casie.

There you have it: Fun with chalkboard paint! I really hope you enjoy this as much as I did. As always, please share 😉