DIY: Cute Magnet Board for $4

I have been wanting to make a magnet board forever, but as always I needed to keep everything on a budget. Here's a quick tutorial on how to make a super cute one, perhaps just in time for Easter on a budget. And it's super easy!

Materials needed:

-Adhesive paper (the $1 store has alot to choose from)

-Old cookie tray (good will has tons)

-Magnets ( you can make your own, or just go to the craft store and buy some from the $1 section)

-Cloth pins ($1 store, or I just bought mine at the craft store in the $1 section)

-Ribbon ( I already had some left over)

-Scissors
-E6000 Glue

Step1:

Measure out how much paper you will need according to the size of the cookie tray.

Step 2:

Start by applying the paper on the front part of the sheet, slowly, don't take off the cover all at once, to make sure you can make modifications in case it starts to stick on crooked. I had to take it off and re-stick it a couple of times before it was on straight.

Step 3:

Once the front part of the sheet is ready, turn your cookie sheet around, and with your ribbon already cut into 2 ribbons, with tape you will tape it on the back to keep it in place,

Once in place where needed, you can glue the ribbon on to the sheet!

Step 4:

Start by sticking another piece of adhesive paper unto the back, after you have measured and sized it according to the size of the sheet.

You might end up with some bubbles, it's alright if they don't fully go away, it still ends up looking great! I tried to makesure there were no bubbles, but it was inevitable.

This is what it should look like on the back

This is what it should look like on the front.

Step 5:

Apply glue unto the cloth pin, and stick it wherever you like.

Just stick your magnets on, and it's complete!

This Post is Part of Take A Look Tuesday on Sugar Bee Craft blog, Take A Look Tuesday on Sugar Bee Crafts blog, Show Me What You Got on Not Just a Housewife blog, Ta Da Tuesday on Mommy by day Crafter by Night blog

COSMOPOLITAN: 18TH Century Edition

My friend posted this hilarious photo in her blog. She is a phenomenal writer. Check it out!

DIY Coral Art

I have wanted Coral Art for a long time now, but everytime I find one I really like, I really don't like the price and cannot afford it.

By Nature Posters

$84.99

 Fortunately, I was able to increase my chances of having my beach inspired coral art by making it myself. Here's my DIY/High Low Project for those who want to exercise their drawing skills.

By IKEA

I purchased two of these awesome frames at $2.99 each

Used my good old Colored Pencils

Than I used my artistic abilities by looking up Real coral photos online and the end result is this!

Red Coral Art $4.00

Organization Made Fun

I am obsessed with these white ceramic pots.

by IKEA

I knew I wanted to use them for my wedding reception the first time I saw them. So I did, they became my centerpiece.

 And for my Baby Shower 

 

And for Organization throught my Home

For the Bathroom

For the Kitchen

 Office Space

 As a lovely vase for fresh flowers

And probably for more things to come, I will post later on.

Go and get one!

DIY: New lampshade for $1.00

I have these two lamps I bought a couple years ago, but like many things in life, you love it, you get it, than you hate it, and you chuck it! Unfortunately I cannot afford new lamps at the moment, therefore here's a quick solution if you are in dying need of change.

Materials needed:

-Ribbon (look in the $1 section at the craft store)

-Hot Glue Gun

-Your old lampshade

 Before                                                                             After

My High Low ProjectS

I have been inspired by Jenny Keenan's living room and the color scheme so deeply, I decided to pull a High Low Project like Sabrina Soto does on HGTV

So After looking for hours for the exact same coffee table, turns out these tables are called bricklayer wood and iron tables, and it could either be made out of drift wood, or reclaimed wood. So after seeing prices such as $999 to $1,800. I decided there was no way I would ever be able to afford it, or ever have one.

By William Sonoma Home

 So I gave up...until one day! I went to a local thrift store here in Salt Lake, and found this!!!!

You will never guess what the price tag on this beauty was.

$175

Of course I had to have it!

High $1,200.00      Low $175.00

　

I feel sooo happy everytime I see it in my living room, this piece of furniture literally brings joy into my soul. And most of all, on my pocketbook! 

　

How about this gorgeous Chinese Garden Stool

from Wisteria $129.00

Love it, but hate the price tag. But check this out!

Exact same color and dimensions
Ross $30.00

High $129.00    Low $30.00


I am currently working on decorating my 10 month old's room. It brings me such pleasure being able to decorate his little room, my hope is to be done by his 1st. Birthday coming up in May. So far I am taking out my obsession for Orange, Gray and Blue colors, along with my contemporary style craving for design on his room. Here's my big statement piece High and Low for Nolan's room.

From Birtdie Table Lamp & Foscarini

$680.00

I loved this piece when I first saw it, I knew it would be the perfect punch of color and statement piece for Nolan's room. The price about gave me a heart attack!

Until I found this, and it looks so much better in a kid's room.

From The Land of Nod

$34.94 on Sale!!!!

High $680.00        Low $34.95

It looks perfect in Nolan's Room. I'll show you his room's progresss in another time.

British Flag Throw Pillow

I have always wanted one of these!

By Alice Lane Home

$98.00  Ouch!

Look what I found!

By Buy in Coins

$5.48 Shipping included!!!

High: $98.00    Low: $5.48

Currently I am still working on many projects for my new little nest, so much to do, so little budget! But that is no problem for me, because I can do anything, just give me a budget and I can work with that. That is why the High Low project is such a beautiful inspirational show for me, I am so glad Sabrina and I are on the same page. So I will keep working on my High Low project, and will show you the progress.

1st. Birthday Inspiration

So Baby Nolan's 1st. birthday is coming up, and I am anxious to throw a party for this gorgeous baby! I wasn't sure what and how I was going to do this, since this is going to be not only Nolan's 1st. Birthday party, but my 1st. kid party ever to throw also. After thinking about the theme, colors, and such ,I came accross these cuties, and therefore became my inspiration.

I just thought I'd share my inspirational pieces.

Wait till you see what I use them for.

More from Nolan's Big One Birthday Party coming soon!

People have been asking me about the "Theme" there will be no theme, it will just be a fun, whimsical birthday party.

I also gave myself a challenge, everything that will be used for the party, from favors, decorations, invitations, etc. will be under $1. I will not spend more than $1 for anything, I am super excited to show you how it turns out. Here's another sneak peek.