tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35591213883575707892024-03-19T01:46:24.092-07:00Thrifty Artsy GirlThrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-63349098439376914372021-07-09T21:18:00.001-07:002021-07-09T21:18:10.833-07:00DIY Wood Frame on a Canvas for $2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EkrI5Rx5htk/YOTgZQT4dqI/AAAAAAAB2oc/38LQhrBMzGQqK2V2ad0evlT-60KdH2b_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/framedmap3%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="444" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EkrI5Rx5htk/YOTgZQT4dqI/AAAAAAAB2oc/38LQhrBMzGQqK2V2ad0evlT-60KdH2b_wCLcBGAsYHQ/w592-h444/framedmap3%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="592" /></a></div><p>I’m always on the look out for wall art to decorate and freshen up my home. When <a href="https://www.photowall.com/us?utm_source=thriftyartsygirl&utm_medium=influencers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photowall </a>contacted me about another opportunity to beautify my home with high quality wallpaper, canvas, wall murals or posters I jumped at the chance. Last year when they contacted me I chose to wallpaper my office (see post <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/05/how-to-wallpaper-over-textured-walls.html#more" target="_blank">here</a>). We love how it turned out and are very excited to work with <a href="https://www.photowall.com/us?utm_source=thriftyartsygirl&utm_medium=influencers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photowall</a> again!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iI-DDaAk1hQ/XrG8TA86RWI/AAAAAAAB05M/_y77IdYKoiMXFz3ZaXvuwA1Aa6T6QG6fgCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/wallpaper7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iI-DDaAk1hQ/XrG8TA86RWI/AAAAAAAB05M/_y77IdYKoiMXFz3ZaXvuwA1Aa6T6QG6fgCPcBGAYYCw/w619-h428/wallpaper7.jpg" width="619" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our office wallpaper mural from Photowall</td></tr></tbody></table><p>This time I decided I wanted to try out one of their canvases. As you can see by our wallpaper choice, we love maps so I let my son pick out a map of the United States for his room. His room is camping/woodland forest themed so a map would flow perfectly and we could put pins in all the cities/states that we visited to make it more personal and fun for him.</p><p>The canvas arrived a couple of days after ordering . The canvases come in pieces that you have to assemble yourself. I already knew that it would be an easy process from watching the <a href="https://www.photowall.com/us/political-usa-map-canvas-print?utm_source=thriftyartsygirl&utm_medium=influencers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">assembly video</a> on the website. I took all the pieces out and set it up and asked Jackson if he wanted to help put together his canvas.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUbkWcWCnkXmUDYipUCq8tQHBn60mpBWXUn5DB1Te9GY5K9dEn8pXkvZT9-lCUjxv0Pv97uPAjfZer5yReHP2gONzENsOIlzMNaYf3fdx-iGc7jnZ1NxFSOj2FXvybKhkK5JCM9rrZ8U/s1280/map+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUbkWcWCnkXmUDYipUCq8tQHBn60mpBWXUn5DB1Te9GY5K9dEn8pXkvZT9-lCUjxv0Pv97uPAjfZer5yReHP2gONzENsOIlzMNaYf3fdx-iGc7jnZ1NxFSOj2FXvybKhkK5JCM9rrZ8U/w596-h447/map+%25281%2529.jpg" width="596" /></a></div><p>Jackson was really excited to help and pretty much put the whole canvas together himself, it was that easy! I helped him stick on the frame pieces so they were straight and helped a little with the corner plates but he basically did it all.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cmxeo2BfegQ/YNi6Li6vP9I/AAAAAAAB2ko/TG_sfrp7iM4ZV2Pan0qmAUbCmMbLPH_MgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/map4%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="444" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cmxeo2BfegQ/YNi6Li6vP9I/AAAAAAAB2ko/TG_sfrp7iM4ZV2Pan0qmAUbCmMbLPH_MgCLcBGAsYHQ/w590-h444/map4%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="590" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a before shot of the area below his loft bed where we had decided to hang his new map canvas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E9IVdLt7x4I/YN38DEhQM3I/AAAAAAAB2lw/CimhwRXjIcMs7CRRHpj5Wr1OdwWBj1L8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/beforemap%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="431" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E9IVdLt7x4I/YN38DEhQM3I/AAAAAAAB2lw/CimhwRXjIcMs7CRRHpj5Wr1OdwWBj1L8gCLcBGAsYHQ/w574-h431/beforemap%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="574" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We screwed the included hanger to the wall and hung it up. The whole process couldn't have been any easier and we both love how it turned out! It really looks so much better than a cardboard target haha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wAZoD4c0HCQ/YN3-gL37oBI/AAAAAAAB2l4/3MukTqeHaboHpwshRzGdgfuqWWZd4cGHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/aftermap%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="429" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wAZoD4c0HCQ/YN3-gL37oBI/AAAAAAAB2l4/3MukTqeHaboHpwshRzGdgfuqWWZd4cGHgCLcBGAsYHQ/w572-h429/aftermap%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="572" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dn_-ucaqAEs/YN3_41FnOZI/AAAAAAAB2mA/Dvia9gJvo5AQ85vnTyAyT55CielU8qL-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/aftermap2%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="430" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dn_-ucaqAEs/YN3_41FnOZI/AAAAAAAB2mA/Dvia9gJvo5AQ85vnTyAyT55CielU8qL-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w573-h430/aftermap2%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="573" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l1uIb1IPsI4/YN4B3CN8tsI/AAAAAAAB2mQ/wxNMIzkfGx0NZuJu0VDXZkz6YaI0WNG0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/aftermap3%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="432" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l1uIb1IPsI4/YN4B3CN8tsI/AAAAAAAB2mQ/wxNMIzkfGx0NZuJu0VDXZkz6YaI0WNG0gCLcBGAsYHQ/w576-h432/aftermap3%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although I am absolutely thrilled at how the canvas looks I felt like this would be the perfect opportunity to share how to easily frame a canvas with wood for about $2! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The wood I use is called furring strips or 1x2's. When you buy them they come 8 feet long so you can easily frame a large piece. You can get furring strips at any hardware store and they cost around $2 right now even with the high price of lumber, so it's very affordable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-teSSHfo8vjc/YN4Gi6lSDSI/AAAAAAAB2mY/Hl2-XO2c-Ec1LcOznYK7nIL9iPOiABPHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1278/furringstrip%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="816" height="615" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-teSSHfo8vjc/YN4Gi6lSDSI/AAAAAAAB2mY/Hl2-XO2c-Ec1LcOznYK7nIL9iPOiABPHQCLcBGAsYHQ/w392-h615/furringstrip%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The way I make my frames is called a butt joint. The butt joint is the simplest joint to make and requires no special shaping. You simply cut your wood to length and butt the ends of the pieces together. You can reinforce the joint with glue, screws, nails or biscuits. Since the canvas is hanging on the wall with the frame inside of the canvas, the wood frame that I am putting on the outside does not need to support any weight so I'm just using gorilla glue. This is the easiest and quickest way to make the frame that I have found and by using glue the frame is easily removable by simply pulling it off with a little force (if for some reason you no longer want the frame around the canvas).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You only need a few supplies and it's so easy to make a DIY frame out of furring strips, you'll want to put them on all your canvases!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>This post contains affiliate links. Please see my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/p/disclosureprcontact-me.html" target="_blank">disclosure policy</a> for more info.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">DIY wood frame supplies:</h3><div>-furring strip(s) (1x2)</div><div>-tape measure</div><div>-pencil</div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/3ytXvKZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">miter saw</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3Azd71G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chop saw</a> (you can use a <a href="https://amzn.to/3wbuWAD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">miter box with saw</a> if you don't have access to power tools)</div><div>-stain</div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/3dQYk8G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hot glue gun with gorilla glue sticks</a></div><div>-canvas to frame</div><div><br /></div><div>Gather all your supplies and lay your furring strip on the side of the canvas that you want the wood to be flush with the canvas. Measure the canvas and mark the spot on the furring strip. Cut two furring strips to that length. These two strips will either be the top and bottom of the canvas <b>or </b>the two sides. I chose the two sides for the flush pieces.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dpq06jPIq8E/YOSMqQ79AGI/AAAAAAAB2nE/nobHvnXbdNwlq63aUBalpLMOpDNGoQfQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/mapframe2%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="425" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dpq06jPIq8E/YOSMqQ79AGI/AAAAAAAB2nE/nobHvnXbdNwlq63aUBalpLMOpDNGoQfQgCLcBGAsYHQ/w568-h425/mapframe2%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that the two flush pieces of the frame are cut the two pieces that will butt up to the ends need to be measured and cut. The same process applies for these pieces of wood but you measure to the ends of the two flush pieces instead of the edge of the canvas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Spj_5Cvp8m4/YOSXruAfT4I/AAAAAAAB2nM/EtbTtVtdZ5EgbkU-4JmZuAHWPI8qEYNmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/mapframe3%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="429" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Spj_5Cvp8m4/YOSXruAfT4I/AAAAAAAB2nM/EtbTtVtdZ5EgbkU-4JmZuAHWPI8qEYNmgCLcBGAsYHQ/w572-h429/mapframe3%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="572" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a picture of what the furring strip frame all measured, cut and butted together should look like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75AQBpM82Ug/YOSdRxS5HZI/AAAAAAAB2nU/5LnlzoxshnQfcCSTVXtHv076tfjmfKeHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/mapframe4%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="431" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75AQBpM82Ug/YOSdRxS5HZI/AAAAAAAB2nU/5LnlzoxshnQfcCSTVXtHv076tfjmfKeHwCLcBGAsYHQ/w576-h431/mapframe4%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next step is staining the furring strips. An easy and free tip is to use foil, saran wrap or wax paper boxes to elevate the wet stained boards off the counter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cNtCADrlGhc/YOSgRxfKsOI/AAAAAAAB2nc/Sp6D1rXDN045exYO64mCEk0vos6h61abQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1234/stainedfurring%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="1234" height="387" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cNtCADrlGhc/YOSgRxfKsOI/AAAAAAAB2nc/Sp6D1rXDN045exYO64mCEk0vos6h61abQCLcBGAsYHQ/w605-h387/stainedfurring%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="605" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last step of the DIY frame is to assemble and glue it. I laid the large canvas on the floor and placed all the pieces of the dry stained wood frame where I wanted them. Then I simply applied a line of hot gorilla glue onto the side of the canvas and pressed each piece into place for a few seconds. I also applied glue where the pieces butt together to reinforce the frame.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4HUFJpCHxMo/YOTQGbjo9dI/AAAAAAAB2nk/p9RZclvY_GYQwkFwhskIO2u01Vav_kmGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/Blank%2B1500%2Bx%2B2000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="578" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4HUFJpCHxMo/YOTQGbjo9dI/AAAAAAAB2nk/p9RZclvY_GYQwkFwhskIO2u01Vav_kmGQCLcBGAsYHQ/w434-h578/Blank%2B1500%2Bx%2B2000.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><p>Here's a few pictures of the finished framed canvas. I love that the frame gives the canvas a more finished, refined look.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGFtIzYf_qs/YOTV0YLgUFI/AAAAAAAB2oE/AOfBi0OiPj0wye_YFC1FIUjZiW1ltkupQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1246/framedmap1%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="1246" height="453" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGFtIzYf_qs/YOTV0YLgUFI/AAAAAAAB2oE/AOfBi0OiPj0wye_YFC1FIUjZiW1ltkupQCLcBGAsYHQ/w589-h453/framedmap1%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="589" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ssQH7MYZDN8/YOTWyNl3NTI/AAAAAAAB2oM/f2VW1BOvsEs8OVD88kyWeP8MqpxSjAhbACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/framedmap2%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="444" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ssQH7MYZDN8/YOTWyNl3NTI/AAAAAAAB2oM/f2VW1BOvsEs8OVD88kyWeP8MqpxSjAhbACLcBGAsYHQ/w593-h444/framedmap2%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="593" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--YEEQfK_1o4/YOTXrhfwF4I/AAAAAAAB2oU/67Von9csF-IBdRrjUTYzGF1dsaJ7IL0DQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/framedmap3%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="444" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--YEEQfK_1o4/YOTXrhfwF4I/AAAAAAAB2oU/67Von9csF-IBdRrjUTYzGF1dsaJ7IL0DQCLcBGAsYHQ/w592-h444/framedmap3%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="592" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm loving the finished framed canvas and I know that it will be keepsake for life for Jackson!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are interested in <a href="https://www.photowall.com/us?utm_source=thriftyartsygirl&utm_medium=influencers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photowalls</a> high quality wallpaper, canvas, wall murals or posters, (you can even use your own photos!) I'm sharing a discount code for all my readers that is good for 25% off your entire order from now until September 8, 2021! The code is: <b>thriftyartsygirlii25</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s1222/sherri.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="1222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s320/sherri.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">Disclaimer: I received my wallpaper complimentary from <a href="https://www.photowall.com/us?utm_source=thriftyartsygirl&utm_medium=influencers" target="_blank">Photowall</a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">. 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Please see my </span><a href="http://thriftyartsygirl.blogspot.com/p/disclosureprcontact-me.html" style="background-color: white; color: #c3a0ae; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">disclosure policy</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;"> for more info.</span></div>Thrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-73295925344012335872021-05-27T12:29:00.024-07:002021-05-27T18:50:25.418-07:00The Next Chapter in my Journey with Lyme Disease and How to Protect Your Yard with DIY Tick Tubes<div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssnRotMEuWdfaTRlcmHUcSIz_Klqndr8RrMIL4GbWrQzeri80iRxRHIycTlvcMAsjJpTlBCxzIt4r-PDmLromvcS2yNnGi96uQLKmt8TWEwbViAM9mopa5sIXZq74yz1vBb6mdxxK5Uk/s2000/ticktube5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssnRotMEuWdfaTRlcmHUcSIz_Klqndr8RrMIL4GbWrQzeri80iRxRHIycTlvcMAsjJpTlBCxzIt4r-PDmLromvcS2yNnGi96uQLKmt8TWEwbViAM9mopa5sIXZq74yz1vBb6mdxxK5Uk/w550-h550/ticktube5.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">It’s been a year since I announced to the world that I have Lyme Disease and multiple co infections (see my post <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/05/my-new-adventure-rabbit-hole-of-lyme.html#more" target="_blank">here</a>). It’s also May, which is Lyme Disease awareness month, so I decided to give a quick update about my very personal journey. </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>I started aggressively treating in July after working hard to fix my gut issues. I completely changed my diet-no gluten, no sugar and no dairy. I added dairy back in after awhile because it didn’t seem to bother me and I could honestly live on cheese alone so I needed that small win. I also take tons of probiotics and try to eat clean, healthy foods. I lost more than 20 pounds, which could be from eating less carbs, inflammation going down and/or getting my thyroid back on track.<div><br /></div><div>Since the start of treatment I’ve been on a very dark and twisted path full of pounding headaches, extreme anxiety, crushing fatigue, pain, an overall feeling of being unwell and the list goes on. Some days I can see a glimmer of light at the end of my path to healing. Hopefully that light will keep getting brighter until I’ve crawled out to the other side with remission and a healthy immune system. I now realize what my doctor said to be true, this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. And what a long and grueling marathon it is. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VdsucK5RSBw/YK-8hWFaxdI/AAAAAAAB2gM/vOmfsm5zCuEUldKlzs39yx_3goUpysqIACPcBGAYYCw/s1280/pills%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="863" data-original-width="1280" height="368" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VdsucK5RSBw/YK-8hWFaxdI/AAAAAAAB2gM/vOmfsm5zCuEUldKlzs39yx_3goUpysqIACPcBGAYYCw/w546-h368/pills%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="546" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the prescriptions, vitamins, supplements and probiotics I'm currently on daily</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>That’s it for now about how my journey with Lyme and company is going. It’s too hard for me to share more specifics right now because I’m in it and it’s rough and raw. I’m trying to give myself grace through this difficult time and keep battling, learning, treating, praying and persevering. Hopefully next year I can share some good news and more details.</div><div><br /></div><div>On to the DIY part of this post: tick tubes. What are tick tubes and why would I need them, you might ask. Tick tubes are simply cardboard tubes stuffed with Permethrin soaked cotton that you place around your yard to control the tick population. Permethrin is a natural insecticide made from the flower chrysanthemum and is very effective at killing ticks on contact. I also use permethrin to spray on my clothes for when I go camping or plan to be in any tick infested areas. One application lasts for 6 weeks or 6 washes (which ever comes first).</div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately ticks won’t just go and find these tick tubes on their own. What you want is for mice to find them. Mice carry a lot of nymph (baby) ticks and will use the permethrin soaked cotton to line their nests thus killing the baby ticks before they have a chance to get in your yard and bite you.</div><div><br /></div><div><i style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">This post contains affiliate links. Please see my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/p/disclosureprcontact-me.html" style="color: black; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s linear 0s;" target="_blank">disclosure policy</a> for more info.</i><br style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;" /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you don't want to make your own tick tubes you can buy them at places like <a href="https://amzn.to/3fQBM8d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. But it really is incredibly easy to make them, with minimal materials and costs so much less.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">DIY Tick Tube Supplies:</h3><div>- Permethrin insect repellent in a spray bottle (I used <a href="https://amzn.to/34qmphw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sawyer</a> brand)</div><div>- Empty toilet paper rolls (you can also use empty paper towel rolls or PVC pipe)</div><div>- Cotton balls (or dryer lint)</div><div>- Gloves</div><div>- Mask</div><div>- Cardboard box to spray into</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l3RZ7rQFaWc/YK--aV8tE8I/AAAAAAAB2gQ/qoe2MKvusW03TnRq-2K8icZi9KwWyhJ6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/ticktube1%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="471" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l3RZ7rQFaWc/YK--aV8tE8I/AAAAAAAB2gQ/qoe2MKvusW03TnRq-2K8icZi9KwWyhJ6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w628-h471/ticktube1%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="628" /></a></div><br /><div>Gather all your supplies, you probably already have most of them in your home except Permethrin. Put your cotton balls inside of the cardboard box and take everything outside. With your mask and gloves on spray all the cotton balls until they are saturated. Allow cotton balls to dry and then flip them over and repeat the spraying process on the other side. Take note that Permethrin is safe for animals however while it is wet it is <i>not</i> safe for cats as it affects their central nervous system so make sure to keep wet Permethrin away from cats. Once dry the Permethrin is safe for cats.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TnWvNDSZMpc/YK-_9fXdvwI/AAAAAAAB2gg/_fe_sG66-F0Dxag1kWy2pe2HCvX00TuxACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/ticktubebox%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="641" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TnWvNDSZMpc/YK-_9fXdvwI/AAAAAAAB2gg/_fe_sG66-F0Dxag1kWy2pe2HCvX00TuxACLcBGAsYHQ/w481-h641/ticktubebox%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="481" /></a></div><br /><div>After the cotton balls are completely dry you can stuff your toilet paper rolls. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zWPl1w_zTz8/YK_RCRwWnHI/AAAAAAAB2jA/geMGttlBUxIsdPmRnhoQX85_M1b9hT_kwCPcBGAYYCw/s1026/ticktube2%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="960" height="529" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zWPl1w_zTz8/YK_RCRwWnHI/AAAAAAAB2jA/geMGttlBUxIsdPmRnhoQX85_M1b9hT_kwCPcBGAYYCw/w494-h529/ticktube2%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br />I stuffed them so they were almost full and could easily come out. There are a few tick tube tutorials, like this one on <a href="http://www.practicalprimitive.com/skillofthemonth/ticktubes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Practical Primitive</a>, that use dryer lint, which is another cotton material you can use. However if you use dryer sheets the mice might not like the smell of your lint and potentially won't take the dryer lint.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8EEoBSgkBE/YK_Q8rEoVhI/AAAAAAAB2i8/i-6Bp6GNhhIGWzluv8tzeisE4Im0mipvgCPcBGAYYCw/s1042/ticktube3%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="953" height="544" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8EEoBSgkBE/YK_Q8rEoVhI/AAAAAAAB2i8/i-6Bp6GNhhIGWzluv8tzeisE4Im0mipvgCPcBGAYYCw/w496-h544/ticktube3%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br />After stuffing your toilet paper tubes you should place the tick tubes in areas of your yard that are wooded, the perimeter of your yard, and anywhere that looks like a mouse would go like an overgrown area. One more note, since Permethrin is a broad spectrum insecticide do not place tick tubes in areas where it might affect honey bees or other pollinating insects.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8o5oYkhttpU/YLBMGH6q7CI/AAAAAAAB2jM/PuV_kM_GTG43jwg6YNfizCg1juU2GgEYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1151/ticktube4%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="960" height="586" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8o5oYkhttpU/YLBMGH6q7CI/AAAAAAAB2jM/PuV_kM_GTG43jwg6YNfizCg1juU2GgEYwCLcBGAsYHQ/w489-h586/ticktube4%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="489" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Permethrin is not water soluble so it won't wash off in the rain and one application should last about 6 weeks so you should replace your tick tubes every spring and late summer. If you don't notice a decrease in the tick population in your yard, simply put out more tick tubes. If you want to see if mice are taking the "bait" check on your tick tubes to see if any cotton is missing and if it's all gone put out another tick tube. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love these DIY tick tubes because they are super affordable, they are biodegradable and anything that can prevent tick-borne diseases is a win in my book! Hopefully this DIY tick tube tutorial helps you out with protecting your yard from nasty, disease causing ticks!</div><div><div></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s1222/sherri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="1222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s320/sherri.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>
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<script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script>Thrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-49224753799271474242021-05-12T11:14:00.007-07:002021-07-06T07:56:11.800-07:00How to Easily Up Cycle Nursery Wall Decor Using Paint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EC5CdMg2Vuc/YJwrT4oCKoI/AAAAAAAB2fI/XGwiNdCIojYAhZNA-1Q2Qb0BHA3Rl0WAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Untitled%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="418" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EC5CdMg2Vuc/YJwrT4oCKoI/AAAAAAAB2fI/XGwiNdCIojYAhZNA-1Q2Qb0BHA3Rl0WAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w556-h418/Untitled%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In this second installment to my daughters nursery I'm going to show you how to easily up cycle wall decor using paint, to bring the entire room together. Nursery wall decor is usually not cheap, especially if you have a theme and you want it all to match. The theme for my daughters nursery includes pinks, light blue and light green, butterflies and birdcages. I didn't stick to just one thing because I didn't want to be limited. I visualized my theme with a design palette in my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2016/06/a-nursery-fit-for-princess.html#more" target="_blank">baby girl announcement/chandelier post</a>:</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v36k98now34/V2yBVqdNRFI/AAAAAAAAM50/6NjM6uWpoy8swT4Xct3Qo3iQAPCOvnvMACPcBGAYYCw/s1000/designboard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="700" height="570" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v36k98now34/V2yBVqdNRFI/AAAAAAAAM50/6NjM6uWpoy8swT4Xct3Qo3iQAPCOvnvMACPcBGAYYCw/w399-h570/designboard.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="399" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h2><i style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">This post contains affiliate links. Please see my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/p/disclosureprcontact-me.html" target="_blank">disclosure policy</a> for more info.</i></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had several wall decor pieces that I bought for my daughters room but they didn't match at all so I took a pillow from her crib bedding and headed to the store to color match it and buy paint samples. I wasn't painting a whole room so the little paint sample tubs would be the perfect amount to paint several projects that would match perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7dXdgWS_0n8/YFOU9b9V5BI/AAAAAAAB2bg/QdMjOJl3O9InIaGeqE4uE2BCuxW479V7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/nurserydecor2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="435" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7dXdgWS_0n8/YFOU9b9V5BI/AAAAAAAB2bg/QdMjOJl3O9InIaGeqE4uE2BCuxW479V7gCLcBGAsYHQ/w654-h435/nurserydecor2.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="654" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here’s the before picture of an initial plaque that I bought at Kirkland's. It really needed a makeover to make it more girly and to flow with Brynlee’s room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2DpMUeNsPNk/YFOXxyW-p2I/AAAAAAAB2bo/smKIYnpR6GQ21VzQKQ_gqtFSkQ93oexQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/nurserydecor4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1342" height="879" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2DpMUeNsPNk/YFOXxyW-p2I/AAAAAAAB2bo/smKIYnpR6GQ21VzQKQ_gqtFSkQ93oexQgCLcBGAsYHQ/w577-h879/nurserydecor4.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="577" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started by painting the frame dark pink and all the burlap parts the lighter pink that I had purchased.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pcRdoMO659k/YFOd8_UVcqI/AAAAAAAB2bw/rwcml2PwFZYNY7T4sv4iIDF1fdwzK7OSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/nurserydecor5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1546" height="730" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pcRdoMO659k/YFOd8_UVcqI/AAAAAAAB2bw/rwcml2PwFZYNY7T4sv4iIDF1fdwzK7OSgCLcBGAsYHQ/w552-h730/nurserydecor5.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="552" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I then painted the B light green and painted the details on the frame light blue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9dyWkZHBQ-0/YFOkIeyiE9I/AAAAAAAB2b4/Wz_i66lKz30hDQlRl-qJfCGPoz_XHG1EgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/nurserydecor6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9dyWkZHBQ-0/YFOkIeyiE9I/AAAAAAAB2b4/Wz_i66lKz30hDQlRl-qJfCGPoz_XHG1EgCLcBGAsYHQ/w637-h424/nurserydecor6.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="637" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a picture of how the initial plaque turned out. I used every color I bought to give it a one of a kind look that blends perfectly with the theme for the nursery!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pDXBxue6mgo/YFYmTXfcwEI/AAAAAAAB2cs/4ttAlcUR1-kG_YPDiE00urWcOcoLHm6WwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/nurserydecor11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1475" height="728" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pDXBxue6mgo/YFYmTXfcwEI/AAAAAAAB2cs/4ttAlcUR1-kG_YPDiE00urWcOcoLHm6WwCLcBGAsYHQ/w523-h728/nurserydecor11.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="523" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I also had purchased a gold ornate mirror at Salvation Army. Since I had decided to put silvery pink accents in the nursery I painted the mirror with the light pink sample paint and then spray painted a very light coat of <a href="https://amzn.to/3eTNYq4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum mirror effect</a> over the top.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cGKalRwYwNo/YFSp-Z6mE8I/AAAAAAAB2cA/SD2melJxyG8HVh9NbDV4oDXmx0ML2086wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/nurserydecor7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1398" height="784" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cGKalRwYwNo/YFSp-Z6mE8I/AAAAAAAB2cA/SD2melJxyG8HVh9NbDV4oDXmx0ML2086wCLcBGAsYHQ/w535-h784/nurserydecor7.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="535" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a picture of the finished mirror with the initial plaque above it. Brynlee loves her mirror and I hung it low enough so that she can look at herself, which she does everyday (she’s such a girly girl).</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NFJwq1f1yGw/YFYgIDDHiWI/AAAAAAAB2cc/F2K5idEAwA4fBUO5H3CXb7gwjrc8MOsPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/nurserydecor9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1317" height="824" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NFJwq1f1yGw/YFYgIDDHiWI/AAAAAAAB2cc/F2K5idEAwA4fBUO5H3CXb7gwjrc8MOsPwCLcBGAsYHQ/w531-h824/nurserydecor9.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="531" /></a></div><br /><div>I also painted four wood crates in each of the color samples for storage of toys, clothes to grow into and costumes in Brynlee's closet. These crates have been super handy and I just love the pops of color that match her room.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lLofLoUlA6s/YFYjLLnYW0I/AAAAAAAB2ck/BgaSDgJBI70IsTJl2hES9H-iqN6FCLH5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/nurserydecor10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="423" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lLofLoUlA6s/YFYjLLnYW0I/AAAAAAAB2ck/BgaSDgJBI70IsTJl2hES9H-iqN6FCLH5ACLcBGAsYHQ/w636-h423/nurserydecor10.jpg" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" width="636" /></a></div><br /><div>I painted some wall decor to go on the wall by the crib as I previously wrote about in my post <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/02/easy-diy-crib-or-bed-canopy.html#more" target="_blank">How to Make an Easy DIY Crib Canopy</a> I painted it pink first and then sprayed <a href="https://amzn.to/3eTNYq4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Mirror Effect</a> over the top to give the pieces a truly unique look.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7lWutSsnGUM/YD-scxbw6RI/AAAAAAAB2ak/UPLf0MdzNY8kcdR-x2EodFbYR27U5GYdgCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/canopy8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1326" height="743" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7lWutSsnGUM/YD-scxbw6RI/AAAAAAAB2ak/UPLf0MdzNY8kcdR-x2EodFbYR27U5GYdgCPcBGAYYCw/w481-h743/canopy8.jpg" width="481" /></a></div><br /><div>I also put up some paper pom poms in the corner of the room that I got for free from my sister when she had a baby shower for her baby girl. I didn't paint these but they were free and make great nursery decor that also blends with the color pallet for the room.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PMOhIIeH7ME/YJwXmWy8rbI/AAAAAAAB2e0/7LlG_TfjSBs6I2RvGwrWNG8K1czMzmuEACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_8181%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="663" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PMOhIIeH7ME/YJwXmWy8rbI/AAAAAAAB2e0/7LlG_TfjSBs6I2RvGwrWNG8K1czMzmuEACLcBGAsYHQ/w441-h663/DSC_8181%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="441" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This DIY up cycled nursery decor using paint was a super easy DIY. I simply bought paint samples to match the nursery bedding and went to town painting. 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<script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script>Thrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-64773195419455247052021-03-03T09:35:00.022-08:002021-03-03T12:39:04.172-08:00How to Make an Easy DIY Crib Canopy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--6rjGgZn-2w/YD_I0HVsA8I/AAAAAAAB2bA/_9vsnTBqebcSwFmwLSshdZ1WvnVyO7JWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="695" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--6rjGgZn-2w/YD_I0HVsA8I/AAAAAAAB2bA/_9vsnTBqebcSwFmwLSshdZ1WvnVyO7JWQCLcBGAsYHQ/w463-h695/canopy12.jpg" width="463" /></a></div><br /><div>The next couple of posts I'm sharing are all about DIY nursery decor. My daughters nursery has been done for quite some time (my daughter is 4 now haha) so I figured it was <i>finally</i> time to write the blog posts and show the world. I especially wanted to get them written before I start changing her nursery/toddler room into a big girl room. </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>When Brynlee was a baby I took a break from blogging but I still completed many projects. As I touched on in my post <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2019/12/back-to-blogging-with-passion.html#more" target="_blank">Back to Blogging with a Passion</a> I have multiple partially written posts on projects that I have completed the last few years (apparently my DIY ADD also applies to blogging). These next couple nursery decor posts will help me cross them off the list of many that I promised to share.<div><br /></div><div>When I found out we were going to have a baby girl I wanted to go all out with her nursery, complete with lots of pink, a crystal chandelier (see post <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2016/06/a-nursery-fit-for-princess.html#more" target="_blank">here</a>), a canopy over the crib and lots of little girly touches. I didn't put up Brynlee's canopy until she was about 10-11 months old but honestly she didn't even sleep in her room during that time (and here come fond memories rushing in of long nights with the bassinet by our bed 😊).</div><div><div><br /></div><div>To write this canopy post I need to use old pictures. While I'm really glad that I took pictures of my projects during my blogging sabbatical, it is very time consuming looking through thousands of pictures to find all the different projects and, truthfully, I wasn't in the blogging mindset so I didn't take as many pictures as future me wants to work with. However some pictures are better than none and I'm excited to share the steps and completed canopy with you all!</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>First things first, I needed something to hang the canopy from. I wanted my canopy to come down the wall instead of a hoop canopy that would hang straight overhead, so that my daughter would be less likely to mess with it. So I went on a search at a couple flea markets the summer before Brynlee was born and one of my main goals was to find a shelf or a fancy metal piece that the canopy could hang from. I got lucky and found the perfect decorative metal shelf for $15! Now that I had my shelf I could start making my canopy!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOz9KwYmEc1Rp9-KIy8KtC_qzJvvQrJWWfIj8eDCM196IneHOGPIoR-AuhJT6kP0-9v3L90OjUGlfZOWAADQykNxIoYvMo-7ttrxcshPH-KexzU2c5k1XUufE5P9B7Cm1bUsjPirGn0s/s2048/canopy2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1670" data-original-width="2048" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOz9KwYmEc1Rp9-KIy8KtC_qzJvvQrJWWfIj8eDCM196IneHOGPIoR-AuhJT6kP0-9v3L90OjUGlfZOWAADQykNxIoYvMo-7ttrxcshPH-KexzU2c5k1XUufE5P9B7Cm1bUsjPirGn0s/w637-h520/canopy2.jpg" width="637" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">This post contains affiliate links. Please see my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/p/disclosureprcontact-me.html" target="_blank">disclosure policy</a> for more info.</i><br style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;" /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">Canopy Supplies</h2><div>-Decorative Shelf</div><div>-Spray Paint for shelf *optional (I used <a href="https://amzn.to/3dYfsdG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum pink spray paint</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/382srHg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rust-oleum mirror effect</a>)</div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/3sFWHzN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sheer curtains</a></div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/3rdHaHg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">velcro</a></div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/3b8HKjW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tiebacks</a>*optional</div><div><br /></div><div>Since the shelf I found was black and didn't at all match the theme for my daughters room I decided to spray paint it. I wasn't sure if I wanted gold or silver touches in the room so I spray painted the shelf gold. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P8ydx36-wBQ/YD0v6V-7-jI/AAAAAAAB2Zg/ODLVG4qLbvoB3qhAQLWPjrZoPrxOM1CBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="451" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P8ydx36-wBQ/YD0v6V-7-jI/AAAAAAAB2Zg/ODLVG4qLbvoB3qhAQLWPjrZoPrxOM1CBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w601-h451/canopy1.jpg" width="601" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found that I didn't like the gold so I experimented with spray painting <a href="https://amzn.to/3dYfsdG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum pink spray paint</a> and then spray painting <a href="https://amzn.to/382srHg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum mirror effect</a> over the top. I <i>loved</i> how that turned out so I also spray painted an ornate iron frame that one of our tenants left behind with the same technique and displayed it underneath the shelf. I then purchased a <a href="https://amzn.to/3083lmj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wood B</a> for Brynlee, painted that pink and put glitter on it, then put it inside of the frame. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X1ZcgpoKdvo/YD1VQMOndqI/AAAAAAAB2Z4/Hb8F7CioS2snYPeLdkiothTacKQx9vQtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="745" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X1ZcgpoKdvo/YD1VQMOndqI/AAAAAAAB2Z4/Hb8F7CioS2snYPeLdkiothTacKQx9vQtwCLcBGAsYHQ/w496-h745/canopy3.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After I had finished hanging everything up, it was time to start on the curtains. First I measured the shelf. Then I measured the velcro to the same measurement as the shelf and cut it. Next I folded the sheer to that same measurement. Lastly I stuck the sticky side of the velcro to the sheer and sewed it altogether for added support. You don't have to be a master sewer to sew it together (I know I'm certainly not), it just has to be secure enough to not come apart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9T-CTTHntk/YD1oAQ1TppI/AAAAAAAB2aA/V2QZcbWUbwUSb5KU3xJLxeNjQTTdkQDnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1500" height="739" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9T-CTTHntk/YD1oAQ1TppI/AAAAAAAB2aA/V2QZcbWUbwUSb5KU3xJLxeNjQTTdkQDnQCLcBGAsYHQ/w540-h739/canopy4.jpg" width="540" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After I had the sheer all sewed up it was time to secure it to the shelf. First I took the opposite side of velcro and stuck it to the inside of the shelf. Then I placed the sheer with the velcro onto the piece of velcro I had just stuck on the shelf. That's it. Pretty easy stuff. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eVacKJgV9rM/YD1-9XOyDNI/AAAAAAAB2aI/cdfU5lElk7g8vprlat8ArQj-Iz6OypThQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eVacKJgV9rM/YD1-9XOyDNI/AAAAAAAB2aI/cdfU5lElk7g8vprlat8ArQj-Iz6OypThQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/canopy5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is how the canopy looked after I finished assembling it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7lWutSsnGUM/YD-scxbw6RI/AAAAAAAB2ag/ZyEm3Q5L5QYIdsgxCWp0aUwOYlcwxyshwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1326" height="725" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7lWutSsnGUM/YD-scxbw6RI/AAAAAAAB2ag/ZyEm3Q5L5QYIdsgxCWp0aUwOYlcwxyshwCLcBGAsYHQ/w469-h725/canopy8.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pOzrt7d0x9U/YD7OdLhmPaI/AAAAAAAB2aQ/3nw2Bz1nrw88LOy-VamjzhE7yhE_HzgZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="834" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pOzrt7d0x9U/YD7OdLhmPaI/AAAAAAAB2aQ/3nw2Bz1nrw88LOy-VamjzhE7yhE_HzgZgCLcBGAsYHQ/w554-h834/canopy6.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I liked how the sheers looked draped on the crib but ultimately I wanted them off the crib and secured to the wall so I purchased some pretty <a href="https://amzn.to/3b8HKjW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crystal tiebacks</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-427tkUHLclc/YD7RFLxNUpI/AAAAAAAB2aY/EYOevkbLSeYxWigOw8honJHnUmRwzX2SQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1627" data-original-width="2048" height="464" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-427tkUHLclc/YD7RFLxNUpI/AAAAAAAB2aY/EYOevkbLSeYxWigOw8honJHnUmRwzX2SQCLcBGAsYHQ/w585-h464/canopy7.jpg" width="585" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After I had the tiebacks screwed to the wall I arranged the curtains to my liking. Here's the finished look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m50RjccocWQ/YD-vrs009GI/AAAAAAAB2ao/WG1MRY6O-ZQ8zBwSqBsq_jBDkGb1iT2QwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="784" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m50RjccocWQ/YD-vrs009GI/AAAAAAAB2ao/WG1MRY6O-ZQ8zBwSqBsq_jBDkGb1iT2QwCLcBGAsYHQ/w522-h784/canopy9.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nUddEDX2fbI/YD-w-UanxqI/AAAAAAAB2aw/SGnhAa2WnWIlpbN3EoA-o9C0UzXb1zkLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="741" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nUddEDX2fbI/YD-w-UanxqI/AAAAAAAB2aw/SGnhAa2WnWIlpbN3EoA-o9C0UzXb1zkLQCLcBGAsYHQ/w493-h741/canopy10.jpg" width="493" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ATfwQ0YF6fc/YD-zgHGpxnI/AAAAAAAB2a4/iOzdiVR2St8_esV99pChBBYf7akB2R7QACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/canopy11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="734" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ATfwQ0YF6fc/YD-zgHGpxnI/AAAAAAAB2a4/iOzdiVR2St8_esV99pChBBYf7akB2R7QACLcBGAsYHQ/w488-h734/canopy11.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I absolutely love how the crib canopy turned out! It looks just as good with the crib converted to a toddler bed, which is how it is now. Although my daughter has been mentioning a big girl bed so stay tuned for when I switch it out to see how the canopy looks with a regular bed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s1222/sherri.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="1222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s320/sherri.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><script type="text/javascript">
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Thrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-25222720299578101022020-11-28T16:40:00.002-08:002020-11-28T17:57:45.682-08:00DIY Faux Enamelware Tiered Tray Stands for less than $6 each<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X6EJKSH9Xz0/X8Lsj3bbx-I/AAAAAAAB2Pw/MsHT_vIdhVwZ4uMTOBXorlGED6-eq9WewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/tray16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1296" height="711" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X6EJKSH9Xz0/X8Lsj3bbx-I/AAAAAAAB2Pw/MsHT_vIdhVwZ4uMTOBXorlGED6-eq9WewCLcBGAsYHQ/w449-h711/tray16.jpg" width="449" /></a></div><br /><div>Who doesn't love a beautiful tiered tray mixed in with their decor? I know I love them! They add a great aesthetic to any room in your house and you can change them with the seasons and holidays or simply just to suit your decor.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><br /></div>If you've ever looked into buying one, you know they can be a bit pricey. Of course being the thrifty crafter that I am I want to spend the least amount as possible. Well, I think this DIY craft is about as cheap as they come at $5 for a large tiered tray and $2 for a small one.<br />
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Recently I have become <i>obsessed</i> with making crafts with items from <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=845001&u=2275250&m=64888&urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2F&afftrack=" target="_blank">Dollar Tree</a>. They're not only affordable but it's really fun to make something that looks expensive from items that cost $1 each (so I'll be bringing more of these easy crafts to the blog!). Each tiered tray that I made comes from items purchased at Dollar Tree.<br />
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When I was on Pinterst I noticed there are tons of DIY tiered tray tutorials, my favorite was a cupcake stand from <a href="https://southernstateofmindblog.com/diy-dollar-store-tiered-tray-tutorial/" target="_blank">Heather from Southern State of Mind</a>, but of course I tweaked mine to be all my own style.<br />
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Here's the supply list for both trays complete with links:<br />
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- <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=845001&u=2275250&m=64888&urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2Fcooking%2Dconcepts%2Dpizza%2Dpans%2D12%2Din%2F10067&afftrack=" target="_blank">Pizza Pan</a></div>
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- <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=845001&u=2275250&m=64888&urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2Fcooking%2Dconcepts%2Dpie%2Dpans%2D9%2Din%2F10068&afftrack=" target="_blank">Pie Pan</a></div>
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- <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=845001&u=2275250&m=64888&urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2Fcooking%2Dconcepts%2Dround%2Dcake%2Dpans%2D8in%2Ddia%2F10066&afftrack=" target="_blank">Cake Pan</a><br />
- 2 <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=845001&u=2275250&m=64888&urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2Fglass%2Dtaper%2Dcandleholders%2D4in%2F207456&afftrack=" target="_blank">Candleholders</a><br />
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- <a href="https://amzn.to/39kM8tp" target="_blank">Sharpie</a> or Black Paint<br />
- <a href="https://amzn.to/32StbNN" target="_blank">Clear Gloss Spray Paint</a><br />
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Small Tiered Tray Supplies</h3>
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- <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=845001&u=2275250&m=64888&urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2Fcooking%2Dconcepts%2Dstove%2Dburner%2Dcovers%2D2ct%2Dpacks%2F988891&afftrack=" target="_blank">Burner Covers</a></div>
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- <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=845001&u=2275250&m=64888&urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2Fglass%2Dtaper%2Dcandleholders%2D4in%2F207456&afftrack=" target="_blank">Candleholder</a></div>
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- White Paint</div>
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- <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20target=%22_blank%22%20href=%22https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044SB3M8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0044SB3M8&linkCode=as2&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=28170d9d0f85c7a475f16fffb00e36cc%22%3EE6000%20High%20Viscosity%20Adhesive,%203.7%20Fluid%20Ounces,%201%20Pack,%20Clear%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=thriftyartsyg-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0044SB3M8%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank">E6000 glue</a></div>
- <a href="https://amzn.to/39kM8tp" target="_blank">Sharpie</a> or Black Paint<br />
- <a href="https://amzn.to/32StbNN" target="_blank">Clear Gloss Spray Paint</a><br />
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I gathered all my supplies and painted everything white with my favorite affordable chalk paint, Waverly chalk paint from Walmart. Spray paint would also work well, but I already had the chalk paint on hand since it's my fave.<br />
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I painted two coats on the trays while the candle holders required three. When I was painting I decided I wanted my tray stands to look like enamelware to give them more of a farmhouse vibe.<br />
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If you're not familiar with enamelware, it's typically kitchenware that has a metal base such as steel, iron or aluminum that is covered with a glass-like material called porcelain enamel. Usually the edges have metal showing through. When enamelware is used a lot it tends to get chipped and the edges get worn showing more of the black metal underneath the glossy enamel.<br />
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I started drawing my lines of "metal" with a black permanent marker. I wasn't sure if I wanted the sleek look of new enamelware or the worn look of a well loved piece. I decided I wanted the vintage, chipped look when I finished the edge of my first tray.<br />
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I messed up on one of the lines so that helped make my decision easier to go with the more antique, worn enamelware. To achieve this look I simply scribbled jagged lines to make it look like the enamel naturally chipped off over time.<br />
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After I was finished with my black sharpie chipped enamelware look I spray painted them with clear gloss spray paint to give them a shiny appearance like real porcelain enamel.<br />
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When the gloss coat was dry I glued the candleholders to the pans with E6000 glue. I used a tape measure to make sure the candleholders were in the exact center of the pans by making sure the measurement was the same on all sides.<br />
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E6000 takes a while to dry (24-72 hours) so I glued each section separately to make sure nothing slipped and I put weight on each section to make sure it really held.<br />
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<br /><div>After the glue was dry on the trays I decorated them to match my decor. I put the smaller tray on my kitchen table inside of a metal gazebo that I found at a flea market. I've been struggling for years to find something to put inside of it that would look nice all year round. The smaller one tier tray fits perfect and looks great with <a href="https://amzn.to/2HN9z5r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">decorative balls</a> and <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/02/diy-moss-balls-for-less-than-1.html" target="_blank">moss balls</a> that I made myself for less than $1. This one tiered tray cost me $2 to make and by using decor I already had and inexpensive moss balls I made myself I now have a decor piece for my kitchen table (along with my fancy gazebo) that cost less than $3 and looks much more expensive!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-foXkC1rzIxo/X8LRAFbQuoI/AAAAAAAB2Oo/RulcKVqboVoBKhrE_aco468__m3okSSVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/tray10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1268" height="660" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-foXkC1rzIxo/X8LRAFbQuoI/AAAAAAAB2Oo/RulcKVqboVoBKhrE_aco468__m3okSSVQCLcBGAsYHQ/w408-h660/tray10.jpg" width="408" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4d-i6HYRWiU/X8LSkP_gtYI/AAAAAAAB2O0/18DtVMVHfOcL_DkvDTiTleDa9GEJyYoMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/tray11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1692" height="604" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4d-i6HYRWiU/X8LSkP_gtYI/AAAAAAAB2O0/18DtVMVHfOcL_DkvDTiTleDa9GEJyYoMQCLcBGAsYHQ/w498-h604/tray11.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l04-cJAz9Oc/X8LTehgOx_I/AAAAAAAB2PA/3GrMw-Ln2tIK9d7FAEj2YrNaGTqJEidZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/tray12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1443" height="667" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l04-cJAz9Oc/X8LTehgOx_I/AAAAAAAB2PA/3GrMw-Ln2tIK9d7FAEj2YrNaGTqJEidZgCLcBGAsYHQ/w470-h667/tray12.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I put my larger three tiered tray in my dining room on a buffet. Since I'm finishing up this post right at the end of fall season decor and the beginning of Christmas season decor I can show you how I easily swapped out the anytime decor to make my tray change with the seasons.<div><br /></div><div>Here's my tiered tray decorated for anytime. I went on Etsy and found a few decor pieces for my tray including a wood <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6220&awinaffid=756243&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F807847849%2F3d-wood-home-sign-home-sweet-home%3Fref%3Dyr_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Sweet Home sign</a>. I also purchased a wood bead garland, a mini pitcher and a mini birdcage all from <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6220&awinaffid=756243&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FKeepinItCongdon%3Fref%3Dyr_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keepin It Cogdon on Etsy</a>. I got some inexpensive <a href="https://amzn.to/3fI7u7o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">artificial succulents</a> on Amazon for filler and for the rest I just used decor pieces I had around the house.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVM-fSyT4DM/X8LeHW0evqI/AAAAAAAB2PM/0C5JCK6oEu45JX3NYH8koaXgwSIBV4ltgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/tray13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1475" height="723" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVM-fSyT4DM/X8LeHW0evqI/AAAAAAAB2PM/0C5JCK6oEu45JX3NYH8koaXgwSIBV4ltgCLcBGAsYHQ/w520-h723/tray13.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Here's my tiered tray decorated for fall. I just switched out a few pieces with a big wood pumpkin I had and some <a href="https://amzn.to/2KSHxqt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mini white pumpkins</a> to give it more of a fall look.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tQg_1mkatik/X8Lj1wZ65QI/AAAAAAAB2PY/sdSC6Bdoqbw4kxwiIVPutdg7lETz43zsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/tray14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1584" height="671" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tQg_1mkatik/X8Lj1wZ65QI/AAAAAAAB2PY/sdSC6Bdoqbw4kxwiIVPutdg7lETz43zsQCLcBGAsYHQ/w519-h671/tray14.jpg" width="519" /></a></div><br /><div>Finally, here's my tiered tray decorated for Christmas. Again, I swapped out some pieces for Christmas decor including some <a href="https://amzn.to/3qcQR8v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">grapevine stars</a> from Amazon, a white truck from Target and some ornaments that I already had.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHl5_s0I1wU/X8LmUw6gZJI/AAAAAAAB2Pk/p5-8BTa00HkPsnL1-ZTzOSUxy104DR9RwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/tray15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="429" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHl5_s0I1wU/X8LmUw6gZJI/AAAAAAAB2Pk/p5-8BTa00HkPsnL1-ZTzOSUxy104DR9RwCLcBGAsYHQ/w644-h429/tray15.jpg" width="644" /></a></div><br /><div>I love how my enamelware tiered trays turned out! I definitely got some bang for my buck with these trays at $2 and $5 a piece. They were easy to make and they blend perfectly with my decor. Hopefully I've inspired you to make a tiered tray (or two) of your own! Until the next time!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s1222/sherri.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="1222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s320/sherri.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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<script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span>Thrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-81538953499550018042020-10-05T12:25:00.008-07:002020-10-05T13:25:34.379-07:00Halloween Princess Costume: DIY Light Up Cinderella Carriage from a Wagon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-HaUhXJpuWB5D5CTRU6YEXY-0ab2IAoNjZnGsQ2tGuIAi2BuK1ChkMRtjmaPRuFWz1fV23HPNzjwcTlcsi19NeoBzhWJAiyfwrJCgsC2z3pJUkdiXtBiR5_rT-1yXrhLhb0dcu7r-RI/s1280/carriage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="836" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-HaUhXJpuWB5D5CTRU6YEXY-0ab2IAoNjZnGsQ2tGuIAi2BuK1ChkMRtjmaPRuFWz1fV23HPNzjwcTlcsi19NeoBzhWJAiyfwrJCgsC2z3pJUkdiXtBiR5_rT-1yXrhLhb0dcu7r-RI/w627-h836/carriage.jpg" width="627" /></a></div><br /><div>With Halloween fast approaching I've got a great DIY to share today that's perfect for a little princess! Most little girls love dressing up as a princess and what princess doesn't need a carriage to make her outfit complete? This easy DIY turns an ordinary wagon into a beautiful carriage that you can use for years with any princess costume!</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>For my daughter Brynlee's first birthday/Halloween I decided to go all out. I just couldn't resist, I mean her birthday is less than a week away from Halloween so she can have awesome costume parties every year and first birthdays are extra special (even if the recipient won’t remember it)!</div><div><div>
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I also love fairy tales, especially Disney fairy tales so I decided I wanted her to be Cinderella for her first birthday. All the pumpkin decorations would be perfect for a Halloween party and as her mother I was excited to extend the theme to myself and be her Fairy Godmother! I also saw a few pins on Pinterest where people were turning strollers, wheelchairs and wagons into Cinderella carriages for Halloween, (here's a great example with a stroller from <a href="https://mommaeverafter.com/cinderellaprincesscarriage" target="_blank">Momma Ever After</a>) so of course I decided to make my own Cinderella carriage for our little princess.<br />
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I'm no stranger to DIYing my kids costumes, here's my son's <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2015/10/take-out-trash-diy-toddler-sized.html" target="_blank">garbage can and garbage man costume</a> that is one of my most popular posts on Thrifty Artsy Girl (we still use the garbage can to this day!). Just as I figured out how to turn a normal garbage can into a wheeled toddler sized garbage can for Jackson I needed to figure out how to turn a wagon into a carriage for Brynlee.</div><div><br /></div><div>As luck would have it Cory had snagged a perfectly good wagon from the next door neighbors curb (another garbage picking score!) that just needed the handle reattached. So Cory got a piece of wood and fixed the wagon up good as new so I could use it for Brynlee's carriage and not have to touch our family wagon.<br />
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Now I just needed all the other supplies. I wanted to use hula hoops because that was what I saw everyone else use that made DIY carriages. Unfortunately hula hoops are impossible to find in the beginning of October. *Note to self: Don’t wait until the last minute to make DIY costumes.* Thankfully Cory came up with the brilliant idea of using <a href="https://amzn.to/3l9ntNb" target="_blank">Pex pipes or Pex tubing</a> as he called it. The Pex pipes Cory picked up for me also happened to be blue so fit in perfectly with the Cinderella color scheme I was going for.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><i style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">This post contains affiliate links. Please see my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/p/disclosureprcontact-me.html" style="color: #c3a0ae; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">disclosure policy</a> for more info.</i><br style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;" /></div><div><i style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;"><br /></i></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Cinderella Carriage Supplies:</h3><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/2Gjz9OE" target="_blank">Wagon</a></div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/3l9ntNb" target="_blank">Pex tubing</a></div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/3iqJ7uo" target="_blank">Duct tape</a></div><div>-Zip ties</div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/30tgtD7" target="_blank">Iridescent Tulle Fabric</a></div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/30uHFkF" target="_blank">2 sets of battery operated string lights</a></div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/2Glrhfp" target="_blank">White plastic tablecloths</a></div><div>-<a href="https://amzn.to/3ipbs4x" target="_blank">Hot glue</a></div><div>-Ribbon</div><div>-Blankets to cover inside the wagon</div><div>-Decorative piece for the top (I used a crown Christmas tree ornament)</div><div><br /></div><div>I made this carriage and took all these pictures while I was on my blogging break so they aren't exactly what I would normally use to make a DIY post but they work great at showing how I made the carriage and the finished product. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a pic of the wagon (minus the handle) and pex tubing. I sat my kiddos in the wagon and roughly measured the pex pipe to make sure there would be enough head room for both Brynlee and Jackson to sit comfortably with enough headspace so they wouldn't hit the tubing. Cory then cut the tubing into two pieces for me.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-98L_1w3cl8M/X3ec-M9F2XI/AAAAAAAB1-g/EBi4_oBr54ovyV8MFr92theeWK7AiaZMACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2048" height="465" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-98L_1w3cl8M/X3ec-M9F2XI/AAAAAAAB1-g/EBi4_oBr54ovyV8MFr92theeWK7AiaZMACLcBGAsYHQ/w634-h465/carriage1.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><br /><div>Here's a picture of most of the supplies I used: the pex tubing already cut, the tulle fabric I used, the battery operated string lights, some ribbon, plastic tablecloths and crown ornament for the top of the carriage. As you can see Jackson and Brynlee could not get enough of the wagon the second I brought it inside!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D0BnjJCXkaQ/X3egHdrOMhI/AAAAAAAB1-s/mfS8lUFXLg8RAojlg8S3DZL9fhyWNcoTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1643" height="681" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D0BnjJCXkaQ/X3egHdrOMhI/AAAAAAAB1-s/mfS8lUFXLg8RAojlg8S3DZL9fhyWNcoTgCLcBGAsYHQ/w573-h681/carriage2.jpg" width="573" /></a></div><br /><div>I duct taped the pex tubing so that it formed an x across the top of the carriage. I taped one side of the tubing on the left side of the seat, front and back, and then taped that same piece of tubing on the opposite right side of the seat, front and back. I didn't skimp on the tape because I wanted it to hold through any conditions it would be in, from being put in the car, to being used outside and most importantly: children. After both pieces of tubing were taped on the seats I zip tied the top to keep it all in place.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IrSrFALraOc/X3ep3-4Q-iI/AAAAAAAB1-4/QMa8DPz9z-QNT5ZSxM5AY7CfGfKzgz5tACLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/carriage3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="626" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IrSrFALraOc/X3ep3-4Q-iI/AAAAAAAB1-4/QMa8DPz9z-QNT5ZSxM5AY7CfGfKzgz5tACLcBGAsYHQ/w626-h626/carriage3.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><br /><div>After the tubing was all in place I wrapped the lights all around it. I used one set for one tube and the other set for the other tube. I then placed the battery packs behind the seats for easy access.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eeme6JIyt20/X3e4sU-0y5I/AAAAAAAB1_E/i1HQ6X_MXWUKQ-vEne2wh0nnEViBnGicgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="718" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eeme6JIyt20/X3e4sU-0y5I/AAAAAAAB1_E/i1HQ6X_MXWUKQ-vEne2wh0nnEViBnGicgCLcBGAsYHQ/w539-h718/carriage5.jpg" width="539" /></a></div><br /><div>I don't have any pictures of the process of gluing the tablecloths along the sides of the wagon to hide the red sides however it was pretty easy. I took my hot glue gun and glued it in place to completely hide any red areas. For the inside of the wagon I used two baby blue blankets that had been Jacksons when he was a baby and put them over the seats and tied them along the backs with white ribbon.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vOXgKnL3FUU/X3kCWfAeToI/AAAAAAAB1_c/fsBciA9ICAsVYQl8iBV7R77mW5Nr4giTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="414" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vOXgKnL3FUU/X3kCWfAeToI/AAAAAAAB1_c/fsBciA9ICAsVYQl8iBV7R77mW5Nr4giTQCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h414/carriage4.jpg" width="622" /></a></div><br /><div>For the last step I covered the pex tubing with iridescent tulle. I wrapped it all along the tubing and tied it together at the top and all the sides of the tubing to create almost a curtain to complete the carriage look. I then tied a crown Christmas tree ornament on the top to give it a decorative top piece like a real carriage.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2rUTvQCRIyY/X3kE4RxTesI/AAAAAAAB1_o/PQ9HJP_g1u4EOVd8KJPlJiU0B0QT9ulbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="417" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2rUTvQCRIyY/X3kE4RxTesI/AAAAAAAB1_o/PQ9HJP_g1u4EOVd8KJPlJiU0B0QT9ulbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w628-h417/carriage6.jpg" width="628" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CCDmF3FubFc/X3kFjKyQQ_I/AAAAAAAB1_w/ksCALvch7y8nRTLlw1BQdpqzLeyCSE04QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="423" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CCDmF3FubFc/X3kFjKyQQ_I/AAAAAAAB1_w/ksCALvch7y8nRTLlw1BQdpqzLeyCSE04QCLcBGAsYHQ/w636-h423/carriage7.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><br /><div>I moved it out to the entryway and snapped a quick pic in the dark after I put the tulle on. Just a few finishing touches with straightening the blankets and it would be complete. I just love how it turned out!</div><div><br /></div><div>A couple of the things I love most about this carriage wagon is that it should last for years (and it has!) and the carriage decorations are completely removable so I didn't ruin the wagon!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v3zZQMRkNGQ/X3kL3uHITpI/AAAAAAAB1_8/4LJIcq9w3Z4XmuCnEq3w9C5yrT-yyyiNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="474" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v3zZQMRkNGQ/X3kL3uHITpI/AAAAAAAB1_8/4LJIcq9w3Z4XmuCnEq3w9C5yrT-yyyiNQCLcBGAsYHQ/w631-h474/carriage8.jpg" width="631" /></a></div><br /><div>I know you all are dying to see the carriage in action during Brynlee's party and Halloween so I'll share some pictures of the events, well I'll share a bunch of pictures (I wasn't lying when I said I love pictures in my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/p/about-me.html" target="_blank">About me</a> 😊!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WT-CfQweNOU/X3kkD17bUjI/AAAAAAAB2AQ/_bsl2O0y2Ow7f8Jan5qqf_5veq6qniLKACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1698" data-original-width="2048" height="531" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WT-CfQweNOU/X3kkD17bUjI/AAAAAAAB2AQ/_bsl2O0y2Ow7f8Jan5qqf_5veq6qniLKACLcBGAsYHQ/w642-h531/carriage9.jpg" width="642" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Even though she doesn't look like it, Brynlee really enjoyed sitting in her carriage during her party. <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LuWVIS-gNjA/X3kpUD-Hz-I/AAAAAAAB2Ac/q_K-LvG5l80VBTqv-BvGEMFrCv502izogCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1758" data-original-width="2048" height="551" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LuWVIS-gNjA/X3kpUD-Hz-I/AAAAAAAB2Ac/q_K-LvG5l80VBTqv-BvGEMFrCv502izogCLcBGAsYHQ/w641-h551/carriage10.jpg" width="641" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qZST5Z27OMo/X3oJBFq2i9I/AAAAAAAB2Cw/NAQO2p32VbsX03F01axOHxR6SHpA-yPSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1209/carriage23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1209" height="501" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qZST5Z27OMo/X3oJBFq2i9I/AAAAAAAB2Cw/NAQO2p32VbsX03F01axOHxR6SHpA-yPSgCLcBGAsYHQ/w631-h501/carriage23.jpg" width="631" /></a></div><br /><div>I wore a fairy godmother costume complete with sparkly wings to Brynlee's party. I really love matching up with her costume and I've done it every year!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nm0iQ7UUINU/X3kuEYaeoTI/AAAAAAAB2A0/wkzHD9NT_v8OinIhw4skfGAeJPPAq7ApgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="2048" height="493" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nm0iQ7UUINU/X3kuEYaeoTI/AAAAAAAB2A0/wkzHD9NT_v8OinIhw4skfGAeJPPAq7ApgCLcBGAsYHQ/w649-h493/carriage12.jpg" width="649" /></a></div><br /><div>I used a lot of real pumpkins for decorations including a white pumpkin that I turned into a carriage. I carved out the windows and door and pushed a pretty metal picture frame into the pumpkin. I then hot glued pearls on a string around the windows and mini pumpkin wheels. I attached the mini pumpkins with wood skewers. I drew some decorative touches using a silver paint marker around the windows to finish it off.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9_6-BhGETgE/X3ksjsGtWfI/AAAAAAAB2Ao/0YXVhV4ZqvYgjn8AEHFmeC0JeqN6U-aTACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1649" data-original-width="2048" height="518" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9_6-BhGETgE/X3ksjsGtWfI/AAAAAAAB2Ao/0YXVhV4ZqvYgjn8AEHFmeC0JeqN6U-aTACLcBGAsYHQ/w643-h518/carriage11.jpg" width="643" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oxki8ytQHT0/X3oFw5zm54I/AAAAAAAB2Ck/ja9zks05iBcOfqIis37empVPG6CMig4XQCLcBGAsYHQ/s910/carriage22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="891" height="568" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oxki8ytQHT0/X3oFw5zm54I/AAAAAAAB2Ck/ja9zks05iBcOfqIis37empVPG6CMig4XQCLcBGAsYHQ/w556-h568/carriage22.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><br /><div>One of my friends from work made a Cinderella dress cupcake cake to my specifications and I made Brynlee's smash cake out of a pumpkin roll. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-awlyGsdNeSo/X3k2w1zluPI/AAAAAAAB2Bk/R5OFRrgJsHkfrBSjwsw8IeU0u7NNEIQ1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-awlyGsdNeSo/X3k2w1zluPI/AAAAAAAB2Bk/R5OFRrgJsHkfrBSjwsw8IeU0u7NNEIQ1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w637-h478/carriage16.jpg" width="637" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT56dbl4rFJv9wxemYahp6O6jG8W58g0BdyBfYykAvjCLTCLY6R1oWNRBUSvEHrKoktqA2sUeOiE87ZX1jWBrXGPvsKSzI0AQ2zWbVsAK9_rlEOz-DzJx62cTQRIUQ1pltfUF7_2ZhNwE/s1057/carriage15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="908" height="695" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT56dbl4rFJv9wxemYahp6O6jG8W58g0BdyBfYykAvjCLTCLY6R1oWNRBUSvEHrKoktqA2sUeOiE87ZX1jWBrXGPvsKSzI0AQ2zWbVsAK9_rlEOz-DzJx62cTQRIUQ1pltfUF7_2ZhNwE/w598-h695/carriage15.jpg" width="598" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uR672wB9cIY/X3k0cxL-GCI/AAAAAAAB2BM/cOvTWa4lEJUiwK0qAdeWQIgxsXwyGPJoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="863" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uR672wB9cIY/X3k0cxL-GCI/AAAAAAAB2BM/cOvTWa4lEJUiwK0qAdeWQIgxsXwyGPJoQCLcBGAsYHQ/w575-h863/carriage14.jpg" width="575" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's so funny to me how baby's either really get into their smash cake or they just don't know what to do with it. Brynlee was the latter, however she did eat a fair amount of her cake.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Baa5Awxm1Y/X3kyqDC0vfI/AAAAAAAB2BA/ZzQbuySkEnsfgi5vRoTxtFDyYYGfhdNQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1568" height="750" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Baa5Awxm1Y/X3kyqDC0vfI/AAAAAAAB2BA/ZzQbuySkEnsfgi5vRoTxtFDyYYGfhdNQwCLcBGAsYHQ/w574-h750/carriage13.jpg" width="574" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My favorite decoration for the party was a metal pumpkin carriage that my mother in law let me borrow. I put elmers glue and baby blue glitter script words spelling out Happy 1st Birthday Brynlee on a white pumpkin. It made a great photo prop during the party and on the big day.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LLYlkT8K9tA/X3k45QKNpFI/AAAAAAAB2Bw/xkydf9zsUcE59ypQBN_kVFC2JiG1ppPOACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="854" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LLYlkT8K9tA/X3k45QKNpFI/AAAAAAAB2Bw/xkydf9zsUcE59ypQBN_kVFC2JiG1ppPOACLcBGAsYHQ/w568-h854/carriage17.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rn_Jh3sjQHM/X3k7rDEsZvI/AAAAAAAB2B8/6DuQR_I-mHAYR_lK40G61J05phjz9R6_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage18.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="2048" height="459" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rn_Jh3sjQHM/X3k7rDEsZvI/AAAAAAAB2B8/6DuQR_I-mHAYR_lK40G61J05phjz9R6_wCLcBGAsYHQ/w606-h459/carriage18.jpg" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDGaACpaGoA/X3oAzctJsgI/AAAAAAAB2CM/rfnVZo5S3OA1XiVgVsKQULwo2DEjHYKygCLcBGAsYHQ/s1110/carriage19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="1110" height="455" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDGaACpaGoA/X3oAzctJsgI/AAAAAAAB2CM/rfnVZo5S3OA1XiVgVsKQULwo2DEjHYKygCLcBGAsYHQ/w597-h455/carriage19.jpg" width="597" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One decoration I make sure to put up for both my children's first birthday parties is their monthly pictures. They grow so fast and I love looking back at the whole year!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CdnbFsXTKLw/X3oKci7FjvI/AAAAAAAB2C8/YMCwRa1PLuMACZeXlUpjdqZ4VvAH7XuYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="444" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CdnbFsXTKLw/X3oKci7FjvI/AAAAAAAB2C8/YMCwRa1PLuMACZeXlUpjdqZ4VvAH7XuYwCLcBGAsYHQ/w592-h444/carriage21.jpg" width="592" /></a></div><br /><div>Here's one more shot of the carriage at the party along with some Cinderella balloons.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bsP71YtJhtk/X3oCapObjmI/AAAAAAAB2CY/_J4LVbX2Lz46qr4D-FaA3U1bsRgE6H17gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/carriage20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="775" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bsP71YtJhtk/X3oCapObjmI/AAAAAAAB2CY/_J4LVbX2Lz46qr4D-FaA3U1bsRgE6H17gCLcBGAsYHQ/w516-h775/carriage20.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div><br /></div>On Halloween we like to do traditional trick or treating around the neighborhood and then we go to trunk or treating at my family's church. Trunk or treating wasn't around when I was a kid so all my memories include being freezing cold walking in the dark with flashlights. I do like the concept of trunk or treating, it's indoors so nobody gets freezing cold, they set up fun themed areas to collect candy and they serve cookies and drinks at the end where you can sit and visit.</div><div><br /></div><div>We packed up the carriage and brought it to the church. It faired great in the car, even though we had to smash the top down a bit to squeeze it in. We got tons of compliments on the carriage while we pulled it through the line. Here's a few pictures of the carriage in action at trunk or treating.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KPLzVOygkcM/X3oONRoKncI/AAAAAAAB2DI/LgKVtgHDFVEORsKR7k3dyudD90wfZlfywCLcBGAsYHQ/s955/carriage24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="955" data-original-width="846" height="576" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KPLzVOygkcM/X3oONRoKncI/AAAAAAAB2DI/LgKVtgHDFVEORsKR7k3dyudD90wfZlfywCLcBGAsYHQ/w509-h576/carriage24.jpg" width="509" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTePM9N-PWs/X3oO59A_cxI/AAAAAAAB2DQ/y3tG3nXgMXI8j6XNqwTilvvigvi6AeEJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="686" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTePM9N-PWs/X3oO59A_cxI/AAAAAAAB2DQ/y3tG3nXgMXI8j6XNqwTilvvigvi6AeEJgCLcBGAsYHQ/w515-h686/carriage26.jpg" width="515" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6ojoJ30ZH5Y/X3oRg6uGisI/AAAAAAAB2Dc/NEasM9qvWMo6SRTw4LUNtVWy0uTNx5S0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1078/carriage27.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="960" height="579" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6ojoJ30ZH5Y/X3oRg6uGisI/AAAAAAAB2Dc/NEasM9qvWMo6SRTw4LUNtVWy0uTNx5S0ACLcBGAsYHQ/w517-h579/carriage27.jpg" width="517" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wFlju3wd89A/X3oSi5RqDLI/AAAAAAAB2Do/tvRFwrY0rU43LeeHQdtwfXL5gihbbQrpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1165/carriage25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1165" data-original-width="818" height="729" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wFlju3wd89A/X3oSi5RqDLI/AAAAAAAB2Do/tvRFwrY0rU43LeeHQdtwfXL5gihbbQrpwCLcBGAsYHQ/w514-h729/carriage25.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o58UFo0CuMI/X3oTSJISDoI/AAAAAAAB2Dw/GJfpfp_iv8wKihnV3vag0rzHI7103JIgACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage28.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="675" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o58UFo0CuMI/X3oTSJISDoI/AAAAAAAB2Dw/GJfpfp_iv8wKihnV3vag0rzHI7103JIgACLcBGAsYHQ/w507-h675/carriage28.jpg" width="507" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Both Brynlee and our niece Sarah (who is 3 months older than Brynlee) loved riding in the carriage!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcG3cTTCkpWwI1GJS7xr8C19ZKdB3a42OcfnpxRKQuRurW0dZnEf0qK-SkG_HOkW48X5AqZscuQuO1tAQkGyuFhb5cp6TYsBEKT8_JjrsJi0Q8vd-Ja7TfVf9eWMcw0Isnznv2kUiV5OQ/s1280/carriage29.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcG3cTTCkpWwI1GJS7xr8C19ZKdB3a42OcfnpxRKQuRurW0dZnEf0qK-SkG_HOkW48X5AqZscuQuO1tAQkGyuFhb5cp6TYsBEKT8_JjrsJi0Q8vd-Ja7TfVf9eWMcw0Isnznv2kUiV5OQ/w523-h698/carriage29.jpg" width="523" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhbEYLQSbhc/X3oV3HUr1YI/AAAAAAAB2EI/Fa42-khNsboARWtwhd90P9EGZqtWba38gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1008/carriage30.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="908" height="602" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhbEYLQSbhc/X3oV3HUr1YI/AAAAAAAB2EI/Fa42-khNsboARWtwhd90P9EGZqtWba38gCLcBGAsYHQ/w542-h602/carriage30.jpg" width="542" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The next year for Brynlee's birthday party she dressed up as Sleeping Beauty and we took the carriage with us to trunk or treating again. The carriage still looked the same even though it's been through multiple outings and car trips. Here's a few pictures from that party/Halloween.<div><br /></div><div>I made Brynlee a doll cake just like my Grandma had made for me when I turned 2.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iqe608dv18c/X3ogYh2yyNI/AAAAAAAB2Es/xtgMqx5dNe48ruWwR-W6Vf3mU-a1z74zwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage33.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="447" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iqe608dv18c/X3ogYh2yyNI/AAAAAAAB2Es/xtgMqx5dNe48ruWwR-W6Vf3mU-a1z74zwCLcBGAsYHQ/w596-h447/carriage33.jpg" width="596" /></a></div><br /><div>I dressed up as Maleficent to match the Sleeping Beauty theme.<br /><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M40Z8FYnSY8/X3oYOxL42KI/AAAAAAAB2EU/pqSYfhNoYAAnyI1n4e-ruLISrIqMS6lQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="750" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M40Z8FYnSY8/X3oYOxL42KI/AAAAAAAB2EU/pqSYfhNoYAAnyI1n4e-ruLISrIqMS6lQwCLcBGAsYHQ/w563-h750/carriage31.jpg" width="563" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-paUsF6WgGj4/X3ohguuVqEI/AAAAAAAB2E4/TfEbdgpGz-0bTK7KfpWFadeozkblWOOdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s961/carriage34.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="879" height="538" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-paUsF6WgGj4/X3ohguuVqEI/AAAAAAAB2E4/TfEbdgpGz-0bTK7KfpWFadeozkblWOOdQCLcBGAsYHQ/w493-h538/carriage34.jpg" width="493" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EcFzPe72JPg/X3oc7RjyOhI/AAAAAAAB2Eg/JmLoH3YoiNAYj557rqNpvyZnG3UPBxxJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s863/carriage32.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="863" height="535" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EcFzPe72JPg/X3oc7RjyOhI/AAAAAAAB2Eg/JmLoH3YoiNAYj557rqNpvyZnG3UPBxxJQCLcBGAsYHQ/w576-h535/carriage32.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2O7301q_uJg/X3omns3Tx7I/AAAAAAAB2FQ/d8DuERoCngA0dGqjrrUONRywA8CSGBJhACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage36.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="613" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2O7301q_uJg/X3omns3Tx7I/AAAAAAAB2FQ/d8DuERoCngA0dGqjrrUONRywA8CSGBJhACLcBGAsYHQ/w460-h613/carriage36.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NqIBgO51UU4/X3om71DaS5I/AAAAAAAB2FY/9x_WSCuGng0jNY9bSbrSkeP_gTMBcYP6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s884/carriage35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="667" height="567" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NqIBgO51UU4/X3om71DaS5I/AAAAAAAB2FY/9x_WSCuGng0jNY9bSbrSkeP_gTMBcYP6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w427-h567/carriage35.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last year we did not take the carriage out because we had a big snow storm on Halloween. It's definitely a Halloween I'll never forget. We stayed local and only trick or treated around the neighborhood with the kiddos wearing snow pants! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While I'm sharing all these Halloween pics I'll share a few from that birthday party/Halloween too! Brynlee dressed up as Anna from Frozen and I dressed up as Elsa. I had my friend from work made an Olaf cupcake cake for Brynlee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCBjHdOBmsQ/X3oqNFliPMI/AAAAAAAB2Fk/5vD0JdS9_twm0bWf3t89hqLb4zHMPYKVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage39.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="611" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCBjHdOBmsQ/X3oqNFliPMI/AAAAAAAB2Fk/5vD0JdS9_twm0bWf3t89hqLb4zHMPYKVgCLcBGAsYHQ/w459-h611/carriage39.jpg" width="459" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVjMNNv7FEq1tDaNLaMjifIPrLXmIfFTqto3wbcAQx6J_LEeRh6iQzYXebxUrGa4kUJ6gTj_8_71lm_OXUqMS19ybwDy-2CH98fc9wRs22n9ffYe1kKN3wxQMKlfPbbJBw95zpf6Cqo0/s1280/carriage40.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVjMNNv7FEq1tDaNLaMjifIPrLXmIfFTqto3wbcAQx6J_LEeRh6iQzYXebxUrGa4kUJ6gTj_8_71lm_OXUqMS19ybwDy-2CH98fc9wRs22n9ffYe1kKN3wxQMKlfPbbJBw95zpf6Cqo0/w453-h602/carriage40.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pWM1ub4HCRI/X3osHIQXmPI/AAAAAAAB2F4/8djZIPHtmT82Hv3lByFfuiwME5ehVgyGACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/carriage41.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="589" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pWM1ub4HCRI/X3osHIQXmPI/AAAAAAAB2F4/8djZIPHtmT82Hv3lByFfuiwME5ehVgyGACLcBGAsYHQ/w442-h589/carriage41.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xKDvAsgN0Zg/X3os7_WlDVI/AAAAAAAB2GA/XXBJn6Uj7nkwRSN0-rCun_EHWqBCd9TWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/carriage43.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="435" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xKDvAsgN0Zg/X3os7_WlDVI/AAAAAAAB2GA/XXBJn6Uj7nkwRSN0-rCun_EHWqBCd9TWQCLcBGAsYHQ/w581-h435/carriage43.jpg" width="581" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We trick or treated with friends and Brynlee decided last minute she wanted to wear her witch costume instead of Anna. I seriously cannot even remember a snowy Halloween so it will be one the kids will remember forever!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mPmxGOHVuvE/X3ouHqan5xI/AAAAAAAB2GM/Pm5-HRWMk8kv3xJaoop9UKZSKQ67nXlZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/carriage45.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="467" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mPmxGOHVuvE/X3ouHqan5xI/AAAAAAAB2GM/Pm5-HRWMk8kv3xJaoop9UKZSKQ67nXlZQCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h467/carriage45.jpg" width="622" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Ok, I'm done with the bombardment of pictures 😆! Hope you all got some Halloween inspiration out of this post, enough to maybe even make <i>your</i> Princess her very own carriage! Until the next time!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s1222/sherri.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="1222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnh6IsXexHvxPDf9UL_Xhu8uyOz8TvPI35woxN_l5z9DRt9QRcbdK4jGzCcPtLZ0wt8ciDY-l1Ysdc_uSi7OmTw04d5QRj3L_fZylcC_kYnGcLtEjU_8727xP0HjImQKhr9bdAYhov6M/s320/sherri.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div></div>
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Thrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-3624943522099673312020-09-11T13:09:00.001-07:002020-09-11T13:14:04.974-07:00How to Make a Compost Bin from a $9 Garbage Can<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Up next in my late summer garden series is how to make your own compost bin from a $9 garbage can! Super exciting, right!?<br />
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I may be a novice gardener as this is the first year I've had my own garden outside of tomato plants in pots on my deck (see my new garden <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/08/breaking-away-from-raised-garden-craze.html" target="_blank">here</a>) but I do know that if you want your plants to really thrive you need fertilizer or compost.
Plus now that my family is eating healthier we can throw some of our garbage in the compost instead of in a landfill and then use that garbage to help grow more healthy fruits and vegetables. Win, win in teaching the kiddos about reducing our carbon footprint and living off the land.<br />
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I could have just purchased one of these <a href="https://amzn.to/3lOeD8Q" target="_blank">fancy tumbling composters</a> and called it a day (I still might, they are pretty awesome) but I'm cheap and I prefer to DIY anything and everything I can, plus this DIY compost bin is super easy to make and requires minimal supplies.<br />
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I gathered my supplies and set to work drilling holes so that air could circulate inside the bin to speed along decomposition. Make sure your garbage can has a lid so that any critters that might want to get into your compost are not able to and so that it doesn't get too soaked with rain or too dried out from the sun.<br />
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I drilled holes all along the top, bottom and sides of the bin for plenty of aeration. It was very easy and it was actually pretty fun to be honest.<br />
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After my compost bin was complete I needed a place to put it that would be easily accessible for dumping scraps and for gardening. I found a spot right by the deck and the garden and placed the bin on top of some of the same concrete pavers that I used for my garden so that it would be off the ground.<br />
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Now that I had my bin all set up I needed compost. Making compost is pretty simple, you just need a 3 to 1 ratio of brown (carbon) to green (nitrogen) material. Here's some good examples of brown and green materials that you can use. Also keep in mind that the smaller the pieces you use of these materials, the faster they will break down, so shred, tear or cut down your materials as small as you can get them!<br />
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But not to worry, composting is very user friendly (seriously, if <i>I</i> can do it, ANYONE can). If your compost looks too wet and smells bad, simply add more brown material and/or aerate (stir) more often. If your compost looks brown and dry, add green material and water to make it slightly moist. Your pile should always be slightly damp (about as wet as a wrung out sponge), but not too wet or it will rot.<br />
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When I first started my bin I didn't have much for either brown or green material. I took a bag of dried leaves from my Mother in laws house to help with the brown part. I also stole a little metal garbage can from my son's room to put food scraps (green material) in and store under the kitchen sink until it was full enough to dump into the compost bin. You can buy some pretty cute compost containers from <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZtUefQ" target="_blank">Amazon</a> if you don't happen to have children that are obsessed with garbage cans.<br />
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Even though I didn't have much to start my compost pile I still wanted to get it started right away. I gathered together what I had and dumped it into my compost bin. I put 3 parts brown material (dry leaves) to 1 part green material (food scraps and grass)<br />
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I then watered my compost so that it would be moist but not waterlogged.<br />
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Last, but not least, I needed to aerate my compost. You can use a pitchfork, shovel or even a branch to stir up the material. Since my compost bin has a lid that seals pretty tight I rolled my bin along the ground to get everything really stirred up. Make sure to aerate at least once a week and add water as needed to keep it all moist.<br />
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When your compost no longer gives off heat and becomes dark brown and crumbly, like rich earth it's ready to feed to your garden! My compost has been going for a few months and is almost ready. I'm going to continue to compost during the winter and hopefully have a large amount for my garden next spring. Here's a picture of how my compost is looking three months in.<br />
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So far composting has been very easy with minimal effort (saving food scraps and dumping brown and green material and keeping the compost moist and aerated) and affordable since the only money we've put into it was $9 for a garbage can. What I love the most is that our whole family is involved and we're reducing our carbon footprint while also helping to grow healthy foods. Hopefully this DIY compost bin has inspired you to start your own compost pile!<br />
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Happy middle/late summer everyone! My next few posts are all about gardening! I know, I know I promised I was going to do a continuation of my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/08/how-to-get-chippy-paint-look.html#more" target="_blank">window post</a> but alas my DIY ADD strikes again so my window is on hold until after I share my new found love of growing my own healthy foods. Plus I had to get this gardening series in before the fall or I’d have to wait until next year and that just won't do. So yes, I'm super late posting this "should have been springtime" project but it literally took me forever to complete my garden because well, I’m a novice gardener and I did all the backbreaking work by myself at a slower than normal pace.<br />
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I must admit I’ve wanted a raised garden for years but never had the time to put one in. I think they look nice and clean with their boxy corners and naturally have good soil since you put it in yourself, so you don’t have to worry about clay, acidic soil, etc.<br />
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I <i>finally</i> had a chance this spring/summer to put in my vegetable garden because I’ve been stuck at home with my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/05/my-new-adventure-rabbit-hole-of-lyme.html" target="_blank">compromised immune system</a> during the Covid-19 pandemic. I’m super excited to share my new garden from conception to completion with you all!<br />
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It started one warm spring day when I was outside weeding around the deck. I started thinking about my elusive garden when I remembered we had a ton of scalloped concrete edger stones that one of Cory's cousins gave to us. So being the thrifty person that I am I decided to scrap the idea of doing raised garden beds that would ultimately cost me lots of $$ in wood and go the free route with concrete edgers around the fence line.<br />
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Here's a pic of my scalloped concrete edgers. We have a bunch left even after I laid out my garden (which is when I took this pic). They are pretty affordable, around $2 a piece and readily available at your local hardware store. So even if I didn't have this large stash piled up on the side of my house it still would have been cheaper to go this route than raised garden beds.<br />
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I lugged some edgers to the side of my yard and laid them all out in a shape that took up minimal size on the edge of the fence and looked pleasing to my eye. I really didn't want the traditional rectangle garden in the middle of the yard look. I wanted to maximize the space in my yard and create a classy looking area that would blend in with the yard.</div>
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My kiddos helped a bit, mostly to keep me company while I dug the grass out of each section. Jackson put some grass chunks in buckets for me which was a grueling process. We dumped our grass and dirt buckets out at my mother in laws house in the shell of her sadly collapsed pool that needed to be filled in. Lugging the heavy buckets was quite honestly the hardest part, and I'm sure there are much easier ways but I had to get rid of the grass and dirt somehow!</div>
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Brynlee really enjoyed playing with the worms and talking to them. Even if she doesn't remember how much fun she had with those worms I will forever recall how absolutely adorable it was having her beside me keeping me company chatting it up with her worm friends.</div>
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I spent more days than I'd like to admit digging and lugging heavy buckets that I can wholeheartedly say I am ecstatic that I only have to do that part once!<br />
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After I finished digging out the sections I put topsoil down and mixed it in with the soil that was already there with a <a href="https://amzn.to/2CNtCOy" target="_blank">garden rake</a>.<br />
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I managed to get the two smaller sections completed in the early summer and planted a "salad garden" in the smallest section. I've had many salads with the different lettuces that I planted and continue to harvest the arugula and even though it has flowered it still has a pleasant taste (I have so much to learn about harvesting and maintaining all the different vegetables).<br />
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In the triangular section I planted an herb garden. I've used the dill and basil a ton and plan on freezing or drying most of the herbs for winter use. Again it looked much tider in the early summer as the derecho knocked down my dill plants but I'm still getting a great harvest of all my herbs: Sage, Thyme (hiding under my massive Basil), Basil, Purple Basil, Parsley, Dill, Rosemary and Lavender. I also put a Foxglove in the back that I got from Mother's Day that should fill in nicely in the next couple of years.</div>
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The last and biggest section of my garden took me forever to complete. I didn't get it done until well into July. Lucky for me you can still plant winter vegetables! I planted a bunch of <a href="https://amzn.to/2YoEcTJ" target="_blank">winter seeds</a> that I got off Amazon. My large garden section includes organic yellow potatoes (that I planted from sprouted potatoes), cucumber, brussel sprouts, carrots, radishes, broccoli, and beans and peas that I planted around my <a href="https://amzn.to/3l3x60B" target="_blank">bean tower</a> that I received as a white elephant gift a couple years ago. I can't wait for the tower to fill in!</div>
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Here's a couple pics of the whole garden. It's just big enough that I am not overwhelmed and I've already made many meals with my vegetables and herbs.</div>
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It was hard for me to get a good picture of the whole garden because we also decided to put in a pool during this "social distance" summer and the only place (according to JULIE) that we could put it was right next to my garden.<br />
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Overall I love my new garden! All the backbreaking work was totally worth it to have fresh herbs and vegetables for my family to enjoy. I definitely don't regret my decision to make my concrete edged garden over raised garden beds. I'm also hoping my children will remember gardening in their later years and look fondly back on the memories and perhaps have a garden of their own.<br />
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Despite my very late in the season garden post I hope you all enjoyed my take on a vegetable garden and stay tuned for a couple more outdoor/garden related posts!<br />
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I just <i>love</i> wood decor that has chippy paint. I have plenty of pieces throughout my house that I bought or made myself. Here's a few chippy pieces I have in my home that I love!<br />
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One of my favorites is a chippy barn door that I got at a flea market that I use for a photo backdrop for a lot of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueSparrowVintageCo?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Etsy</a> products along with a vintage scale I got from <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=488219&u=2275250&m=47818&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Decor Steals</a>. You can see some of my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/02/diy-moss-balls-for-less-than-1.html" target="_blank">DIY mini moss balls</a> peeking out of the chippy wood tool box.<br />
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I also have several windows that have chippy paint. Here's one that I have one of my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/06/5-minute-diy-magnolia-wreath-for-less.html" target="_blank">DIY magnolia wreaths</a> hanging on.<br />
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I also have a pair of chippy iron doors that I couldn't resist buying from an antique mall.<br />
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While I'm at it, I just have to share my new workstation that Cory made for me out of a desk that was in his Aunt's kitchen. It was a true labor of love and the blogger in me really wishes he would've taken before and during pictures because the transformation is absolutely astounding.<br />
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Since I've been stuck at home with <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2020/05/my-new-adventure-rabbit-hole-of-lyme.html" target="_blank">my compromised immune system</a> during the Covid-19 pandemic, I have some spare time, so I've decided to try to get as many projects done as I can when I feel well enough. Unfortunately I've really been slacking on finishing up the blog posts for these projects (I have about 20 posts started!!) but I'll get to them all, I promise! One of the many projects is a gallery wall on my stairway. This post on how to get the chippy paint look is just the start of multiple posts for my stairway gallery wall.<br />
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Alright, that's enough about my DIY ADD and onto the instructions.<br />
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-Wood decor you want to look chippy (I used an old window)</div>
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-Stain (<a href="https://amzn.to/3kFWDg4" target="_blank">Here's</a> one of my fave colors)</div>
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-Paint (<a href="https://amzn.to/2XT9Zfq" target="_blank">Here's</a> a great white chalk paint!)</div>
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-Wax or candle<br />
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-<a href="https://amzn.to/2Ff4qRT" target="_blank">Sandpaper</a> (optional, if you want a smoother, more worn look)</div>
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There are many ways to create the chippy paint look. In the past I've used various methods to get this look including Elmer's Glue, Vasoline, a blowdryer, and the list goes on. For this window I wanted to try something new to see if it turned out better and/or was easier. Honestly I prefer this method over any other I've tried!<br />
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To get started, I needed a dark base coat to make the chipped paint stand out. Since the wood was already stained I skipped this step.<br />
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After your stain is dry, gather your supplies for the next step: paint, paint brush and wax (I used an old candle).<br />
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After you've got your supplies take the candle (or wax) and rub it anywhere you don't want the paint to completely stick.<br />
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After the wax is distributed on the wood simply paint all over the wood. You don't have to make it perfect and you can leave bare spots with no paint as this will look more natural, like the paint was worn off over time.<br />
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Here's my window after painting. It looks streaky and I didn't cover the whole thing which will aid in the look of old, chippy paint I'm going for.<br />
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After the paint is dry use a metal putty knife and scrape the surface to pull the paint up from where wax was applied.<br />
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When I was done, I felt like there was too much paint scraped off so I painted a little more in some spots and scraped again. I sanded just a tad and realized I liked how it looked without sanding so I left it alone. This process is very forgiving and you can play around with it until you get it exactly the way you want. You can also use multiple colors of paint to give your piece more character. I left mine with white only since that was the look I was going for.<br />
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Here's a couple pics of the whole finished window. It turned out exactly how I wanted it to, like the chippiness occurred naturally, over time<br />
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Here's some close up shots so you can see all the delightful chippiness.<br />
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I'm kind of obsessed with magnolia wreaths. They blend beautifully with pretty much any decor from farmhouse to cottage to rustic and so many others. My style in my home is a little bit farmhouse, a little bit french country so it was inevitable that I would want a magnolia wreath (or 2 or 3) mixed in with my decor. I swooned over them for years but never purchased one because I wasn't willing to spend $50-$100 for a large magnolia wreath.<br />
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Being the thrifty DIY'er that I am I knew there had to be a way to make my own magnolia wreath for much less so I came up with an idea that is so easy, anyone can do it! Plus it only takes 2 supplies!<br />
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Since I already have a stash of grapevine wreaths from thrift stores (that I bought for 99 cents up to $1.49 each!) I started searching for magnolia garlands that I could wrap around my wreath to make my own for a fraction of the price. It took quite a bit of time and searching to find a good deal but I have patience when I'm bargain hunting, which is rewarded quite frequently. I know it's cliche to say but I do believe great things come to those who wait (and do a lot of searching). I finally happened upon a great sale that <a href="https://www.joann.com/bloom-room-magnolia-leaves-garland/14690614.html" target="_blank">Joann</a> was having on their website and I purchased my magnolia garlands for half off. Each garland was only $19.99 after my savings! I know not everyone can get that lucky so I'll share some of the other magnolia garlands I found that are also pretty good deals: <a href="https://amzn.to/3f5Cgpk" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Floral-Wedding/Bushes-Garlands/Garlands/Green-Magnolia-Leaf-Garland/p/151418" target="_blank">Hobby Lobby</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3eZVNY2" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br />
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This is one of my magnolia garlands. The whole garland is wired so it easily bends, including the leaves.<br />
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I wanted to hang one of my magnolia wreaths on an old window I have in my living room. I've hung other wreaths up on this window in the past like my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2016/05/3-easy-diy-boxwood-wreaths-for-about-2.html" target="_blank">DIY boxwood wreath</a>. To hang wreaths up on windows or glass I use <a href="https://amzn.to/30nfsx8" target="_blank">suction cup hooks</a>.<br />
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After I put up my hook I hung my grapevine wreath up.<br />
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Then I got my magnolia garland and wrapped it around the wreath. I stuck the end piece of the stem inside of the grapevine wreath so it would stay in place. Then I adjusted the leaves and the stem all around the wreath so the grapevine would not show and so it would give my wreath the nice full look I wanted. Since the whole garland is wired it easily bent to where I wanted the leaves.<br />
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That's all there is to it! This has got to be one of my easiest home decor crafts and it only took 5 minutes! The part that takes the longest is adjusting the leaves to your particular aesthetic.<br />
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I love the way my magnolia wreath looks by my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2015/11/don-fence-me-in-rustic-reclaimed-wood.html" target="_blank">reclaimed wood trough</a> and my <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2015/06/whimsically-ambient-birdcage-with-ivy.html" target="_blank">ambient birdcage</a>.<br />
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This project cost me a little over $20 and my wreath is about 21" in diameter. I would have spent double (if I was lucky) on up to quadruple the price on a magnolia wreath that size! I seriously <i>love</i> DIY decor!<br />
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This post has been on my mind a lot since I found out at a few short months ago that I have Lyme Disease and several tick related coinfections. After debating with myself about letting my readers know, I ultimately decided that yes, Thrifty Artsy Girl is more than just a blog about my DIY crafts, home improvements and the occasional recipe. I've put my heart and soul into this blog and if I can bring awareness about something so personal and it helps even just one person, then I need to share my new journey.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I waited until May to share my story since not only is May Lyme Disease awareness month but I wanted to learn as much as I could about this controversial disease before I wrote about it. Once I started researching I was easily overwhelmed, from Chronic Lyme (also known as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome), to multiple misdiagnoses, to subpar testing, to most insurance companies not covering Lyme treatment and even doctors not being taught about Lyme Disease at all.<br />
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This post isn’t meant to be a total informational overload of Lyme Disease facts because A: I’m not an LLMD (Lyme literate doctor), and B: I’d be lying if I said I’ve learned enough (in the past 3 months since being diagnosed) to be comfortable spouting off tons of facts, although I am going to share some of what I’ve learned to bring awareness to Lyme Disease.<br />
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The only thing I knew about Lyme before finding out I had it was 1. It comes from ticks and 2. There was a girl on one of the early seasons of Real World with really curly brown hair who had Lyme Disease. Yes, I’m showing my age and ignorance but most people (including myself, until now) don’t know much, if anything, about Lyme Disease.<br />
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This is pretty disturbing because Lyme Disease is the highest vector-borne (meaning it comes from blood sucking bugs) disease in the U.S. with over 300,000 cases a year. A lot of people don’t even know they have Lyme Disease because they never saw or felt a tick biting them. Some people get lucky (haha, not really) and when they get bit by a tick they either see it and/or get a bullseye rash at the bite area. They are then treated with antibiotics and considered “cured”. I put cured in quotes because no one is <i>ever</i> really cured, most people are just able to live their lives without any further complications while a small amount still have symptoms after treatment (Chronic Lyme).<br />
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I have been bitten by ticks, however my last known tick bite was over 12 years ago and I did not develop a bullseye rash. My doctor informed me that I could have very well contracted Lyme Disease back then as Lyme can lay dormant for weeks, months or even years. If that is the case then I could have passed it to my children in utero. I personally know two women who have passed on Lyme Disease to their children. That is beyond scary to me.<br />
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One more thing I want to share about Lyme Disease is that it is known as “the great imitator” because its symptoms imitate several other diseases. Many people get misdiagnosed for years and/or never find out that what they really had was Lyme Disease. I found this informative list on <a href="https://kimmiecakeskickslyme.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/lyme-the-great-imitator/" target="_blank">kimmiecakeskickslyme</a> blog about her personal story with Lyme Disease:<br />
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I found out I had Lyme Disease by accident. I had seen a general practitioner a couple of years ago inquiring about possibly having Hypothyroidism and they tested me and said I was perfect. I <i>knew</i> I wasn’t but I just continued to suffer and put off going to another doctor until I could find one that was either more knowledgeable or would do more extensive testing.<br />
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My main symptoms for thinking I had Hypothyroidism were extreme fatigue, my face was puffy and I was always super cold. Then during the entire month of July in 2019 I developed horrible headaches that lasted all day for the entire month. Nothing would get rid of these headaches and after researching I found a bunch of possible crazy reasons (not one of them Lyme Disease) but chalked it up to seasonal allergies. I also started getting joint pain and my back started hurting all the time but I just figured it was because I was getting older or sleeping wrong. Deep down I knew that I needed to see a doctor because how I was feeling was <i>not</i> normal.<br />
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Around that same time my sister, who has a thyroid problem, along with every other female in my family (thyroid problems are commonly inherited) tagged me in a Facebook post about doctors in the area that were experts on thyroid issues. That is how I found my functional medicine doctors, who also happen to be LLMDs!<br />
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I didn’t actually go until January of this year because I’m a procrastinator and I felt like I didn’t have time being so busy with life. It got to the point where I was completely miserable with how my body felt, so I finally went. After going over all of my symptoms my doctor said I’m pretty sure you have Hypothyroidism and maybe Lyme Disease. I laughed it off because I hadn’t been bit by a tick in so long.<br />
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After 35 vials of blood and a fecal sample (which I thought was excessive at the time) I was diagnosed with: Hypothyroidism, Lyme Disease, Babesia, Bartonella, Tick Borne Relapsing Fever, active Epstein-Barr, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hypocalcemia, and a gluten sensitivity along with multiple other food sensitivities. It took several appointments to find out all this information and it’s been a lot to take in since I went into all this thinking I just had Hypothyroidism. It’s definitely going to be a long process as I haven’t even started Lyme treatment yet. You would think that would be the first step, but I need to get my digestive system healthy first so in turn my immune system can get stronger.<br />
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I shared my personal story and diagnoses today not to have a pity party, but to bring awareness, not only to Lyme Disease but to <i>your</i> body. I pride myself in being a strong woman, but when I felt like I'd been hit by a truck every single day I knew I had to do something other than power through it or eventually I wouldn't be able to function. Don't be like me and wait until you feel absolutely dreadful. Find the time and go to the doctor if you don't feel good. If you still don't feel right or aren't getting better after diagnosis and treatment then you <i>must</i> advocate for yourself. You are the only one who knows how you are feeling. Research doctors until you find one that will listen, truly help you and that you are completely comfortable with.<br />
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Thanks to all for reading about the beginning of my Lyme journey. Hopefully next year at this time I can celebrate with a healthy outcome!<br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">Cory and I have had our fair share of not only taking down but putting up wallpaper since the <a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2015/08/a-before-and-after-tour-of-lower-unit.html" target="_blank">Grey Apartment Building</a> had wallpaper in the kitchen and bathroom of the upper unit when he purchased it. The wallpaper that was on the walls in those two rooms was pretty hideous, and damaged, so we had to tear it down. Removing wallpaper is a tedious task to say the least. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">Since we didn't feel like repairing the walls to paint them we put up new wallpaper (which can also be a time consuming job). Cory went through several tenants since then and the wallpaper inevitably got damaged so Cory finally decided it was time to paint and he put a skim coat of joint compound on the walls to smooth them out. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">I never really gave wallpaper a second thought after that since our house has all textured walls and textured walls + wallpaper = potential disaster...including, but not limited to: not lining up properly because of uneven walls and not adhering all the way to the wall so possible bubbling and lifting of seams.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">But then <a href="https://www.photowall.com/" target="_blank">Photowall</a> contacted me with an opportunity to put up a wallpaper mural. I checked out their site and saw all their amazing wallpaper, including tons of different <a href="https://www.photowall.com/search?q=map" target="_blank">maps</a> and I was instantly in love with the idea of putting a feature wall in our office. Our office is a work in progress, much like the rest of the house. I have a couple globes placed throughout the office along with map posters and map artwork waiting to be hung, so I figured a map mural would be the perfect addition!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">It is recommended to prime the walls if they are a bright color but again I didn't want to do any prepwork and once I received the wallpaper and saw how thick it was I was pretty confident I didn't need to.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: justify;">Before we started I unfortunately had to do the smallest of repairs to the wall where our shelving unit had been screwed in. Cory insisted that I fill the holes with joint compound or they might show under the wallpaper. So of course I did (begrudgingly) but I still consider this a no prep job because I did nothing else to the textured wall or paint to prepare.</span><br />
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Once we were done and I saw the finished product it looked exactly how I imagined it! This wallpaper has definitely exceeded my expectations! It's super thick, durable and I love the fact that I can wipe off anything that gets on the wall because, again, kids. Speaking of my kids, they love the wallpaper too, as much, if not more than I do! Jackson has been checking out all the continents and even showing Brynlee where different countries are. Haha my plan to sneak something educational <i>and</i> stylish into the house worked.</div>
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I'm sharing some cleaning hacks to the blog since I'm stuck at home during the quarantine and I've been busy deep cleaning my house. I'm sure most people who are also in their houses 24/7 are doing the same thing. The situation stinks, but on the bright side I'm getting so many projects done that have sat on the backburner for years.<br />
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One of those projects was trying to salvage a rusty cast iron skillet that Cory found in the basement in a box. Who knows where it came from since we collect things that tenants leave behind and friends and family give us stuff all the time that they no longer want. Either way it was ours now, rust and all.<br />
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Over the past couple of years I've come to find out that cast-iron pans are pretty awesome. I love that I can cook food on the stovetop and then move it straight into the oven to finish it off. I've made some amazing pork chops and steaks in my large cast iron skillet that would not have turned out the same without it!<br />
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The "new" one Cory found was a smaller version (8") of my big one (11 1/2") and every inch of it was covered with rust. I really wanted to use this smaller pan to make cornbread, omelettes, quesadillas or if I just needed to cook for one.<br />
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I had to make sure that I could even salvage my pan so I researched first and one of my favorite articles that I referred to was from <a href="https://www.alices.kitchen/cookware/how-to-get-rust-off-a-cast-iron-skillet-with-vinegar/" target="_blank">Alice's Kitchen</a>. She suggested cleaning the rusty cast-iron pan with vinegar, and that's the technique I'm going to show you all today.<br />
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Rust Remover Supplies:</h3>
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-<a href="https://amzn.to/2S7jPHA" target="_blank">Steel Wool</a></div>
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-Bucket or Sink that is big enough for your pan<br />
-Gentle Soap (I used <a href="https://amzn.to/2W0JT8e" target="_blank">Dawn</a> since it's gentle enough for baby ducklings)</div>
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-Rusty Cast-Iron Skillet</div>
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The first thing I wanted to try was to see if I could scrub any of the rust off my pan with a steel wool pad. If that worked I wouldn't have to use vinegar to remove the rust.<br />
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It was pretty obvious that I wasn't getting any of the rust off after a minute of scrubbing, I even put a tiny bit of water in the pan to see if that would help. Maybe if my pan only had a small amount of rust, or if it had just started rusting it would have come off with just a quick scrub of steel wool.<br />
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After that failure it was on to the next step: soaking the pan in an equal amount of vinegar and water. Since my pan was small enough to fit in the sink, that’s where I did my soak. I filled it with enough water and vinegar to cover the entire pan. I used 9 cups of water and 9 cups of vinegar. My large pan would probably require at least one whole big bottle of vinegar since it barely fits in my sink.<br />
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Sidenote- I know it looks like I also put a plant in with my soaking solution but I assure you that is just a reflection of my money tree that insisted on being in the picture.<br />
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The rusty pan can soak for as long as 1-8 hours in the vinegar/water solution but should be checked every hour of so to see if the rust comes off easily or is flaking off. Once the rust starts coming off, if the pan is still exposed to the vinegar it can ruin the cast-iron beyond repair.<br />
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Since I'm super impatient, I tried scratching some rust off with my fingernail when it had only been soaking for 20 minutes and it flaked off revealing a silver pan underneath (and here I thought my extremely rusty pan would take the full 8 hours)!<br />
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I pulled the pan from the soaking solution and started scrubbing it with steel wool and Dawn dish soap. Normally you would never clean a cast-iron pan with soap but it's necessary to remove the rust and it's going to be (re)seasoned after it's clean so it's totally ok in this situation.<br />
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I scrubbed the the rust off a large section and saw that my pan was indeed silver underneath the rust. I was very concerned and even questioned if it was even really cast iron but a quick google told me that the "black" on cast iron pans comes from a black seasoning that is typically used during manufacturing and that cast-iron will turn black after cooking with it for a while. Feeling like my whole life was a lie, I continued to scrub my pan until I removed all the rust.<br />
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Now that my pan was rust free, clean and dry I needed to season it.<br />
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Seasoning Cast-Iron Supplies:</h3>
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-<a href="https://amzn.to/2W0432i" target="_blank">Cookie Sheet</a><br />
-Oven<br />
-Cast-iron pan that needs seasoning<br />
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It's pretty simple to season a cast-iron pan. Just pour about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into your pan.<br />
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Then wipe the oil all over the pan, including the bottom ( I did the handle as well).<br />
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Preheat your oven to 350 and put the pan upside down on the middle rack. Make sure to also put a cookie sheet in the oven with foil over the top of it on the bottom rack to catch any oil that will drip off the oiled cast-iron skillet. Bake for 1 hour and let the skillet cool for about 45 minutes until storing or using.<br />
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I seasoned my pan 3 times hoping that it would darken to the deep black cast-iron (like my other pan) but as you can see it did not turn black. It wasn't grey anymore though, it was now a muddy, bronze brown. The brown cast iron skillet would be perfectly fine to cook with and will turn black <i>eventually</i> with usage, but I wanted my pan black <i>now</i>.<br />
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So I again turned to google after cooking with my brown pan for several days and only seeing it get slightly darker. I found the answer on <a href="https://www.chowhound.com/post/nice-black-patina-cast-iron-skillet-seasoning-545967?page=3" target="_blank">Chowhound</a> in a question and answer post. Most people suggested just using the pan and/or making bacon would speed up the process. But Leepa said that using a thin layer of <a href="https://amzn.to/2Srm3la" target="_blank">Crisco</a> in a hot oven would do the trick.<br />
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So I tried the Crisco method and lo and behold it worked! I did not take pictures of the first time I did the process because I honestly didn't think it would work but I did snap some of the second round because there were still a couple spots I wanted to get even darker.<br />
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Blackening Cast-Iron Supplies:</h3>
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-<a href="https://amzn.to/2Srm3la" target="_blank">Crisco</a></div>
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-<a href="https://amzn.to/2yHc0S4" target="_blank">Foil</a><br />
-<a href="https://amzn.to/2W0432i" target="_blank">Cookie Sheet</a><br />
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-Cast-iron pan that needs blackening<br />
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The blackening process is pretty much identical to the seasoning process with just a couple of slight differences. First preheat the oven to 500 degrees. While the oven is preheating put your pan on a lit burner to warm it up for a minute. After the pan is warm dip your pastry brush in Crisco, brush the Crisco on the pan as sparingly as possibly.<br />
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The Crisco will melt as soon as it hits the warm pan. I brushed it on the entire pan including the handle. Then put it in the preheated oven with the foil lined cookie sheet on the rack below (just like when seasoning). Bake for 2 hours and then shut the oven off and let the pan cool inside the oven.<br />
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I have to admit my pan looks great now that it's black! I almost feel like I could have skipped the traditional seasoning method and done just the Crisco but I'm totally ok with putting on layers of seasoning to make my pan even more non-stick.<br />
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After finally getting my pan to be truly black I am completely satisfied. Here's a look at all the stages of "refurbishing" my cast-iron skillet.<br />
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One more comparison of a before and after.<br />
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Happy Spring! Today I'm sharing an easy craft to freshen up your decor and bring some green into your house. It's been a long winter, and it's looking to be a long spring due to the Corona Virus so I definitely need some new decor to brighten up my house.<br />
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My easy "green" craft today is moss balls! Moss balls have been a go to decoration item for quite some time. They blend in with most decor and you can put them pretty much anywhere to create texture or filler, which is exactly what I plan to do! You can buy moss balls at tons of different brick and mortar stores, online at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071NV81GH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B071NV81GH&linkId=0101ed0bf3d2f3535f9ea79c9056e0ad" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575573134&toolid=10001&campid=5338660107&customid=moss+balls&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FPreserved-Moss-Ball-4-for-Wedding-Decoration-Home-Decor-Tablescape%2F323755482237%3Fhash%3Ditem4b61549c7d%3Ag%3AlAoAAOSw9bFcm7lZ" target="_blank">Ebay</a>, basically anywhere home decor is sold.<br />
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But my philosophy has always been why buy something for $5 a piece when you can make it for less than $1? Yes, that's right, these moss balls cost less than $1 each, in fact they cost less than 50 cents to make! You can purchase the moss needed to make these balls at most craft stores but I found it was cheapest at <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=845001&u=2275250&m=64888&urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2F&afftrack=" target="_blank">Dollar Tree</a> for $1 a bag.<br />
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People have been making DIY moss balls for years and there are so many tutorials and different ways to make them! One of my favorite tutorials is from Yvonne at <a href="https://www.stonegableblog.com/textured-moss-ball-diy/" target="_blank">Stone Gable</a>. The moss balls I'm making are a little more affordable since I'm using supplies that pretty much everyone already has on hand.<br />
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I had everything I needed in my house except the moss. I went to two local Dollar Tree's and I had no luck finding any green moss so I ended up buying it from the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=845001&u=2275250&m=64888&urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2Fsearch%2Fgo%3Fw%3Dmoss&afftrack=" target="_blank">Dollar Tree website</a>, and it was still cheaper with shipping than buying moss from any other store that I saw.<br />
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When I set out to make moss balls I decided to try a couple different ways. I had some decorative balls that I had bought on clearance many years ago that included balls that were not my taste so I decided to put them to good use and cover them in moss.<br />
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The first ball I made I used hot glue to affix the moss. I just put some hot glue on a small portion of the ball and stuck the moss on before it dried. While it was very easy, so easy in fact that my three year old could help, I used up a lot of glue sticks.<br />
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For the next ball I used elmer's glue that was left over from my son's last school year. I squeezed the glue onto the ball and used a small paint brush to brush it over part of the ball.<br />
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Then I placed the moss on the wet glue until it was completely covered and let it set to dry. I did notice a couple spots that I missed but it was easily fixed by squeezing some glue onto the spot and putting moss on the glue.<br />
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I also used newspaper to make some of my moss balls because not only is it free, but you can make your balls any size you want! Besides the large moss balls that I made I wanted to make some mini balls to put in a glass vase with other decorative balls I had.<br />
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I took one sheet of newspaper and crumpled it up into a ball and taped it all around so that it held its shape. I then used the elmers glue and paint brush method on the newspaper balls.<br />
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After all the balls were dry I formed them in my hands to push the moss where I wanted it to be and sprayed them with hairspray to keep the moss in place.<br />
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This is one of the messiest crafts I've made so be prepared for sweeping moss up, especially if you have little hands helping you ;). It was also one of the cheapest at less than 50 cents a piece. I didn't even use up one bag of moss making four balls! Here's a couple of pictures of my finished moss balls mixed in with my decor.<br />
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I love the pop of green and organic look it gives to my decor. Just the breath of fresh air I needed to get me in the mood for Spring!<br />
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I'm definitely going to make more moss balls, I just need to find more places to put them! I can't wait to show you all the next project I'm working on since it should do just that! Until the next time!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When it comes to dressers I know I could definitely use a few more with my growing family and multiple bedrooms. I mean everyone needs at <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); display: inline; font-style: italic;">least </span>one in their bedroom, right?? Luckily I usually have two or three sitting in the garage along with some other furniture friends, waiting patiently for their day of transformation. Hence the reason my car sits outside all winter long...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">A little back story on this dresser: About 3 1/2 years ago one of my coworkers had a yard sale where she sold a bunch of her recently deceased brothers belongings. Fortunately for me this cute squatty antique dresser did not sell and she offered it to me for $20. The poor guy had seen better days, the top was bubbled and peeling and there were drip marks all down the front drawers (hence the $20 price tag). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm not one to shy away from refurbishing a piece of furniture that has good bones (and dovetailed drawers!) plus I needed another dresser for my son Jackson's new woodland forest themed room. I was pregnant with our second baby and I was going to put her in Jackson's current room since it was still set up like a nursery. Jackson was then going to get a totally new "big boy" room (which I had absolutely no furniture for). The low price of $20, necessity and my love for DIY furniture flips made it an easy choice to buy this dresser even if it wasn't exactly what I wanted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We loaded the dresser in my SUV on my break at work and then brought him inside to work on in my dining room right next to my son's train set (because where else would you work on furniture?). Here's a couple before pictures of the damaged dresser.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I had a vision for this dresser that included painting part of it white while leaving the drawers stained, natural wood. I was really feeling the combination of some natural wood and some painted wood for Jackson's woodland forest themed room. I also wanted to raise it up because it was just too short and chunky looking for my taste.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So first things first I set out to remove the veneer. I used an extra large putty/drywall knife and gently slid it underneath the veneer being careful not to scratch the wood underneath. To be honest it was pretty fun, almost therapeutic, especially when a big piece would peel off all at once. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The iron and damp towel method worked like a charm! Now that all the veneer was completely removed I needed to stain or paint it. I decided to paint the top white since it would be easier than sanding and staining and I was in a time crunch being 8 months pregnant and in full on nesting stage of my pregnancy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the next step in my dresser makeover I went on a search for legs to boost this stumpy guy up and give him a whole new look. I found the perfect little legs, waddell ash end table legs to be exact, at Lowe's and they were only $1.98 each!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to paint the legs white to match the body of the dresser and to make them look like they had always been there. I scoured my house for something to set them on to easily paint them and found a piece of styrofoam in a box of packing materials that would work perfect! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next I had to put the painted legs on the dresser. Cory flipped the dresser over and removed the metal caps that were in each corner. Don't mind the 50 year old dust that I conveniently cleaned up after the pictures were taken because Cory had "other things to do" and "didn't want to wait" (typical man haha).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Oddly enough there were only 3 metal caps supporting the dresser. Cory drilled holes in each of the corners for the table legs to screw in. He drilled the holes slightly smaller than the screws so that they would screw in tight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the last part of my dresser update, I needed to fix the drip stained, worn out looking drawers. I didn't really want to sand and restain them so I decided to try to "revive them". We had some <a href="https://amzn.to/33ZEWQJ" target="_blank">tung oil</a> in the basement which claimed to restore richness and vitality to wood so I decided to try that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First I cleaned off the wood with rubbing alcohol to remove any paint marks and grime. Then I rubbed on a generous amount of tung oil with an old holey sock (which make great rags by the way). I waited 10 minutes then buffed the tung oil off with another sock. I repeated this process 24 hours later. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I reapplied the tung oil a total of 3 times and lo and behold not only had the drip marks disappeared but the old wood had sucked in the tung oil like a parched man stranded in the desert and revealed a beautiful rich looking, shiny finish. I was pretty amazed. I'll take miracle reviving oil over sanding and restaining any day. I highly recommend trying tung oil to try and restore old wood to its original glory. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finished the dresser about a month before I had my daughter (so just in time haha). </span><span style="font-size: large;">Writing this post more than 3 years later is bringing back all the memories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like I said I was in full on nesting stage of my pregnancy and couldn't wait for Cory to get home from work to bring it upstairs. I don't condone this, but I pushed that bad boy up the stairs by myself since it was flipped over and it pretty much glided up the carpet stairs along with little 4 year old Jackson cheering me on from the top of the stairs. I've since heard from other moms that nothing will stop a pregnant woman with the overwhelming desire to get her home ready for her new baby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I absolutely love how Jackson's antique dresser turned out. The new legs give it a whimsical, but yet still masculine look. It's not perfect but it is probably 100 years old so I wouldn't expect it to be. Plus I love the character that it brings to my son's woodland forest bedroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not bad at all for less than $30 (or $40 if you count the paint and tung oil that I already had)! </span><span style="font-size: large;">I could not be happier that my friend from work gave me the opportunity to buy this old guy. Hopefully I did her brother proud by bringing new life to his dresser. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">What can I say, DIY blogging is in my blood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the top of the list are my children's bedrooms. I flip flop back and forth between them as I grow weary with one project and excited to start another. It's how I've always been as I suffer from DIY ADD. It's a terrible disorder that leaves multiple unfinished rooms, furniture and crafts in its wake, waiting for boredom or inspiration, whichever comes first, to reel me back in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In spite of my affliction I have managed to finish a few projects in each of my kids rooms, with high hopes of completing both rooms by the end of this year. So naturally my next few blog posts will be all about different DIY projects from my kids rooms.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This post is about the beginning of my sons woodland forest/camping themed room. I had a vision that included all things trees, woodland animals, exploring, tents...basically the whole outdoorsy shebang. Here is the inspiration board I made and put in my previous post to show the design elements of the room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that I've got you all in the mood for campfires and s'mores let's get on with some DIY woodland décor! For my first project I figured I'd better get some curtains up in Jackson's room or he'd be up at 5:30am jumping on my bed when the sunrise woke him up. I knew I wanted to hang canvas curtains, to give an outdoorsy tent feel. I also wanted to make it look woodsy (I mean it is a woodland forest themed room) so I decided to actually </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">use</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> wood by bringing the outdoors in with tree branches.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Luckily my mother in law had just cut a bunch of branches off of a tree that was hanging over her pool <span style="font-family: Helvetica-Oblique; font-style: italic;">and</span> they looked like they were about the same size as curtain rods. I couldn't have been luckier with my timing and of course *bonus* they were free!! The garbage picking, side of the road scooping, leftover garage sale taking person that I am never turns down a free find so it was a complete no brainer for me to use one of these branches to hang the curtains up in Jackson's room.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I found a branch that was pretty straight but with just enough curves to still be whimsical and with a couple of little cut off branches to give it some character. I cut it about a foot longer than the length of the window because I wanted it to extend out about six inches on either side of the window to give it a more natural look. Before hanging the branch I had planned on cleaning it and possibly scraping the bark off and sealing it in case there were bugs in it but instead I got busy with other projects so I (purposely e'hem) let the branch "air out" for about 6 months or so. I thoroughly inspected the branch and when I was satisfied that it was bug free I gathered my supplies and set to work hanging it up.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course my daughter Brynlee was pretty much forced to "help" while Jackson played outside with his friends but she didn't seem to mind being surrounded by all his pillows and posing for my pictures <span style="font-family: "apple color emoji";">😄</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you've ever hung curtains the entire process was pretty much exactly the same: I measured to install the brackets so that the curtains just touched the floor, then screwed the brackets and tie backs in, then put the curtains on the branch and lastly I hung the branch up on the brackets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The only thing that I did differently to hang the tree branch was I cut a tiny chunk off the thicker end to make it fit more snug inside the bracket. You can't tell I altered the branch as it was just barely too big to not slip inside of the bracket.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); display: inline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But life, now with two kids, had just become way too hectic and busy and crazy for me to find the time. With a colicky baby, a rambunctious kindergartener, my full time job, the housework, etc. etc. etc. I barely had time to breathe. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Of course there will be other project posts sprinkled in there because of my serious case of DIY ADD 😉.</span><br />
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Thrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-28045117715541635392017-01-29T17:27:00.000-08:002018-01-05T18:58:40.189-08:00Bigger Family, Bigger DIY PlansHey there strangers 🙂. I feel like it's been a year since I've written a post! I guess it's only been around 6 months, which is close enough 😉. Let me tell you, this pregnancy really kicked my butt. With working full time, family festivities, being sick everyday, all day, and with little to no energy left after the first two activities, I was lucky to even make a dent in the multiple projects I wanted to finish. We'll just call this break from the blog my baby sabbatical 😉. Thankfully now that the worst is over I'm slowly getting back to DIYing 😊.<br />
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After 6 months of complete and total silence I figure I should share with you all the reason I've been MIA ☺️. Here she is, our beautiful 6 pound 3 ounce bundle of joy, Brynlee Annelise. She arrived after just three hours of labor on October 25.<br />
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The similarities between my labor and deliveries with Jackson and Brynlee are crazy! Had they not changed my due date by two days with Brynlee it would have been the exact same day during my pregnancy with both babies, with my water breaking just an hour later on during the night with Brynlee. My labor was cut in half to just 3 (more painful) hours. And then to top it off when our princess finally arrived we noticed she looked exactly the same as newborn baby Jackson.<br />
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Silly me I had made tentative "big" plans of getting some projects crossed of the to do list while I had time off. I completely forgot what it was like to have a newborn, and I certainly didn't account for a colicky baby and a monster/preschooler that wanted to test me on all levels and was winning by 1,000 points.</div>
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Of course we are teaching our children how to properly use tools because we hope to make our DIY projects a family affair.</div>
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While I was spending all my time being chained to the couch, I watched more than 143 episodes of the Gilmore Girls, the Star Wars series (for the first time ever ha ha) and numerous other series and shows that I've been meaning to catch up on. I also went over my to do list, one of my projects even involves the couch I spent so much time on 😉. I can't wait to dive into that one!<br />
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During this baby sabbatical even with my projects and posting on my blog suffering, I knew you all would still be here when I finally came back, hopefully eager to see what I have cooking eh hemm 😉. Soo here's my to do list in no particular order:</div>
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Of course most of these projects have many tutorials that go into them so all of these will take me quiet a while to finish. I'll also have other crafty tutorials and apartment posts that I will throw in the mix since I'm always thinking up new ways to decorate our home and Cory's constantly renovating the apartments.</div>
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So if you haven't guessed it yet by the title of this post (or if you don't follow my Instagram or facebook) then I'll just come right out and say it: We're expecting our second little one! And it's a...<br />
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So what comes with the arrival of a new baby besides joy, new clothes and sleepless nights? Why a new bedroom of course!</div>
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Ever since I dreamed of having children I knew that if I had a girl I would go all out (well as much as I could ;) with decorating her room. With this little lady I have lots of big plans including, but not limited to, a chandelier. When <a href="http://bit.ly/1T6hsLl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homdox</a> contacted me with a review opportunity for one of their products I went through their site and lo and behold they had some beautiful crystal chandeliers. I couldn't believe my luck! <br />
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I chose a smaller <a href="http://bit.ly/1OiEptF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 light chandelier</a> over the bigger 5 light chandeliers they have since it's for a bedroom in lieu of the typical large dining room a chandelier goes in. When I received my happy mail we immediately set to work taking down the old, ugly construction grade brass light fixture.<br />
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I'm so glad to get rid of another piece of brass construction grade ugliness from our house.<br />
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When we opened the box for the chandelier it was very neatly packed in individual sections. Cory said he'd be able to put it up in no time so we got out the directions, which were about as helpful as Ikea directions with only numbered parts of where to put the crystals on the chandelier. We got all the pieces out and unfortunately the metal crossbar for hanging the light fixture was far too small to fit our standard electrical junction box in the ceiling. So scratch the, in no time part, of putting up the chandelier. <br />
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After we bought a crossbar that would work at our local hardware store Cory got to work. Now Cory is no stranger to putting up light fixtures since he is a landlord and owns multiple properties but he said this fixture was a first for him in regard to the wires. <br />
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The wires were <em>all </em>clear, in electrical speak this means there was no indication of polarity (+/-), which at the very least may shorten the bulb life. This is yet to be seen. Cory says he's never seen anything electrical period that showed no indication of polarity. <br />
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After Cory did his part I had to put all the crystals on the chandelier, which I didn't really mind although it did take a good 15 minutes. I believe for the affordable cost of $56.88, compared to hundreds that you could spend on similar looking chandeliers, that it is well worth the time and effort to assemble.<br />
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I absolutely love how beautiful this chandelier is. It really adds a touch of elegance to the room and our daughter will be able to use it for many, many years (or until we move, whichever comes first).<br />
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Now, of course I need to complete the rest of the room, which is currently my son's room. Yes, I'm sure you're thinking I'm nuts moving my son out of his room but I figured it would be the easiest to put our new baby in his room since it's already set up like a nursery complete with the crib/toddler bed and the walls are a pale green color that I chose to use for a boy or a girl when I was pregnant with my son. <br />
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I <em>now</em> have two bedrooms to DIY my way through by this fall...I guess I better get started! I really am a glutton for punishment of the DIY kind. <br />
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Here's a glimpse into the design palette for the baby girls room. I have quite a few projects that I will be blogging about for her room as well as Jackson's new big boy room so stay tuned ;). I'm also hoping to complete the kid's bathroom in the very near future so I can finally cross that room off the list.<br />
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When we first bought our home I was in total awe over our two story entryway complete with a gorgeous open staircase. I <i>never </i>thought<em> </em>I would be lucky enough to have such a beautiful space in my home.<br />
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A couple months ago me and my bestie Mel were shopping at one of my fave stores, Kirklands, and lo and behold one of the arched wood and metal wall art pieces I'd been pining over for years was sitting outside, battered, broken and majorly clearanced from $170 down to $49. This piece is ironically called the Grand Entrance plaque. The store had had it on display for years (that's when I first saw it) and it must have somehow fell, damaging it for some lucky DIYer like me to scoop up and fix ;).<br />
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But first things first I had to repair the broken sections. The bottom pieces were pulled apart but thankfully had nails that I could see. I pounded the bottom in with a hammer until it was as close to back to normal as I could get it. </div>
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The top was cracked on one side so I simply squirt some liquid nails in between the cracks and taped it together for 24 hours. I also hammered the top down so the seams came together and reattached the metal decorative piece that was missing a screw with a tiny screw I dug up.<br />
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After fixing up the broken spots I removed the tape from the top part and I re-stained the parts of the wood that were scuffed or missing stain so the wood looked good as new. I then started the paint process for creating the aged copper with patina look I wanted on the decorative metal pieces. <br />
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The first step is painting at least 2 coats of primer with 12 hours dry time before applying the oxidizing copper paint. Here's how the metal looked after painting the brownish primer.<br />
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Next I applied one coat of oxidizing copper paint. Here's how the plaque looked with copper colored metal.<br />
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For the next step (the fun part) I laid the plaque down in my kitchen work space and got out the oxidizing copper paint and the green patina aging solution to do the final step. I used artist paint brushes but you can use any kind of brush, a roller or even a spray gun. To make the patina look you first paint copper paint onto your surface and then while the paint is still wet you apply the patina aging solution.<br />
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Here's a pic of me applying the patina aging solution on the wet copper paint. I applied the solution quite liberally since the surface I was patina-ing was not flat and I wanted the most green to show up as possible.<br />
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I did the metal pieces in sections so the paint would not dry. Here's a pic of the first section I did already changing to green patina right after I finished putting the patina solution on the second section. I'm sure you'll notice that I did get drips on the floor, but never fear since all the different paints for this project are soap and water clean up they washed right off ;).<br />
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Here's another view of the copper metal changing to a copper with patina.<br />
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It really was a fun process watching the copper change over such a short period of time. When I was finished I wasn't completely satisfied with the amount of patina on the copper so I "spot" patina-d after I was done so I could get more of the green patina look I wanted. I took a few pictures to show how the patina showed up in the course of minutes after the aging solution was applied.<br />
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Here's a few after pictures of the plaque. I really wanted more green but after I was finished I have to say I do like how some of the copper still shows. Possibly if I had used a spray gun or if the metal surface was level I would have ended up with a completely green patina.<br />
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It was quite a feat to get Cory to put the plaque up in the entryway but he did it (while I watched ;). Here's a couple pics of how the plaque looks it her rightful place.<br />
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I couldn't be more pleased with how my Grand Entrance plaque turned out! It really has made our entryway look more grand ;). I can't wait to try my <a href="http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=lp_palette&lid=10&gid=71" target="_blank">Modern Masters copper reactive paint</a> on other pieces throughout the house including our mailbox! Pics will be sure to surface on my instagram ;).<br />
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I'm off to try to <em>finally</em> finish Jackson's bathroom and a couple other must do projects!<br />
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Disclaimer: I received the metallic reactive paints complimentary from <a href="http://www.modernmasters.com/default.asp" target="_blank">Modern Masters</a>. However all opinions expressed are my own and 100% true. Please see my <a href="http://thriftyartsygirl.blogspot.com/p/disclosureprcontact-me.html" target="_blank">disclosure policy</a> for more info.Thrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-3620786719817770402016-05-10T10:38:00.000-07:002018-01-05T18:59:40.546-08:003 Easy DIY Boxwood Wreaths for about $2 a piece<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lately I keep seeing all these simple and sweet boxwood wreaths populating front doors, walls and windows on my Instagram feed. The more I saw them, the more I wanted two or three (I'm an overachiever, what can I say?) of my own to disperse throughout my home.<br />
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Of <i>course</i> since I'm such an avid wreath DIYer I decided to make my own. It also helped that the previous owners of my house planted 14 boxwood bushes in the front yard ;). Score! So I already had most of my supplies for free right there. </div>
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I did a little bit of research and found a cute blog post from<a href="http://newlywoodwards.com/2013/08/how-to-make-a-2-boxwood-wreath.html" target="_blank"> Newly Woodwards</a> that confirmed that the wreath making ideas I had brewing were spot on. It also made it so much easier since I already had everything I needed right at home!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I gathered my shears and a bag and headed out to the yard to snip some boxwood sprigs. I only cut sprigs from one bush and it barely made a dent. Obviously we have some pruning to do or about 85 wreaths to make ;)... </span><br />
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When my bag was pretty full I headed to the backyard to make my wreaths on our patio table since it was such a nice spring day. I gathered up my glue gun and 3 wreaths that I had bought from Salvation Army for 79 cents on up to a whopping $1.49. I <em>always </em>scope out the wreaths when I'm at Salvo so I can add to my collection since you never know when I'll need a wreath!<br />
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After I ripped all the hard work off the wreaths that someone else had so lovingly done (I'm such a cruel, cruel girl ;) I got started. First I pulled a sprig out of the bag and inserted it under the vines on the grapevine wreath so that it lay flat against the wreath but was also snuggly in place.<br />
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I continued to do this until the wreath was covered up all the way around.<br />
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I prefer a cleaner looking wreath so that's where the glue gun comes in. If you are OK with the sprigs sticking out a little and not laying flat on top of each other, then you can skip this next step. When you are fairly satisfied with how much greenery is on your wreath grab your glue gun and start gluing down those stray sprigs that are sticking out all willy nilly. You can always add more sprigs until you get your desired look.<br />
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After I had glued all the stray sprigs I grabbed a spool of burlap ribbon that I had in my craft stash that had cost me around $2 and made a hanger and two bows for the larger wreaths. For the smaller wreath I used some off white satin ribbon and hung it off my upper cabinet door. <br />
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These wreaths bring just the right touch of greenery to my house. I really do love how each one turned out and that they were so easy and affordable to make!<br />
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Now I'm off to go work on more projects (including finishing that pesky bathroom up soon!)<br />
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Thrifty Artsy Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00673762216862676373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559121388357570789.post-37376062782478658942016-04-19T16:59:00.000-07:002020-04-13T12:46:17.663-07:00From Hollow Core Bore to a Beautiful Updated Door: DIY Slab Door Makeover using Trim and Paint<div>
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Let me start this post by saying how much I <i>loathe </i>hollow core "slab" doors. I really do. There is not one redeeming quality about them. whoever came up with this sorry excuse for a door should be shot. <br />
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Hollow core doors are great for the budget conscious or for cheap contractors that are building construction grade homes. But really these doors only save money initially. They quickly drive down the value of your home. <i>Especially</i> if you've updated the rest of your house. </div>
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They are so cheap and so ugly it's enough to drive anyone to the edge, kicking and hitting wildly in a fit of rage at those hideous veneered boards (that don't even deserve to be called a door). But then we all know you would have destroyed all of your thin doors (that can't even stand up to a punch from a hormonal teenager, much less your wild abandon) and be in a worse pickle than before, now having to buy all new doors.</div>
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If you have boring, flat, hollow core slab doors you know <i>exactly</i> where I'm coming from, especially if you don't have loads of cash laying around to buy solid wood paneled doors. We could cry on each other's shoulders, or we could do something about these atrocities. I'm all about the doing ;).</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm sure you've seen pictures and posts floating around the Internet of completely transformed slab doors from people like me who were almost tearing their hair out from the sheer awfulness of their flat slab doors. I of course googled and pinterested around checking out other bloggers door projects and the most inspirational for me was a video from <a href="http://www.ronhazelton.com/projects/how_to_make_a_flat_door_into_a_panel_door" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ron Hazelton</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span> If you haven't seen any of these dramatic door makeovers (heck, even if you have) I'm here to show you an easy (and awesome) door transformation that I did for $20 or less a door. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I don't have a video to show you all but I do have tons and tons of pictures of the process.</span></span><br />
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Here's a before shot of the two doors I decided to start with first. Of course Jackson's bathroom door is one of them since it's the last step to finishing that bathroom up and the guest bedroom right next door. <br />
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So first things first I had to paint the doors and of course the trim. Painting all the woodwork and doors is a <em>huge </em>job to say the least. With 2700 square feet of trim, multiple closet doors and 16 slab doors in my house I have my work cut out for me. I'll be lucky if I get done with it in a year the way I am with projects. Of course that's not saying I won't try! Wish me luck ;).<br />
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Here's a pic of the in-progress painting of this small section of my house.<br />
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Painting trim is easy but tedious work. Although painting trim with carpet under it is a whole new ballgame for me so I had to come up with a way to work around getting any paint on the carpet. I came up with an easy fix using <a href="https://www.amazon.com/FrogTape-1358463-Multi-Surface-Painting-Inches/dp/B002Z8HB2A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=painters+tape&qid=1583103403&s=home-garden&sr=1-8&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=4759eeda14af76da28fde666a5a96d99&language=en_US" target="_blank">painters tape</a> and an <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hyde-Tools-09373-Taping-12-Inch/dp/B00870P6QI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=drywall+knife&qid=1583103486&s=home-garden&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=21c5d9f8e4c5f0c680160685342d18a3&language=en_US" target="_blank">extra large putty/drywall knife</a>. I took some pictures of how I got the tape to easily fit under the carpet so I could possibly save someone the trouble of figuring out how to paint trim with carpet.<br />
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Step one, I gathered my putty knife and painters tape. Step two, I placed the tape on the carpet with a little overlapping on the woodwork. Step three, I placed the putty knife at the base of the wood where it meets up with the carpet. Step four, I pushed the taped under the woodwork. Step five, I leaned back and admired my painters tape on top of the carpet and underneath the woodwork, just perfect to not get any paint on the carpet but to still manage to paint the whole piece of woodwork. <br />
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Ok, now back to those pesky slab doors. I painted the bathroom door while it was hung but took the guest bedroom door off the hinges and painted it in my pseudo work space in the kitchen on top of two sawhorses just to see which way would be easier. I found taking the door down to be the simpler way. After painting the door it was time to work my magic and transform a flat door into a masterpiece.<br />
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<li>decorative trim</li>
<li>tape measure</li>
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<li>pencil (I used a dry erase marker for the first door, not the best idea)</li>
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<li>painters tape (I use <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20target=%22_blank%22%20href=%22https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019RVXFO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0019RVXFO&linkCode=as2&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=690dbaa38908ca16b9d04f7a1b355198%22%3EFROGTAPE%20CF%20120%20Painter%27s%20Tape,%20Multi-Surface%20with%20PAINTBLOCK,%2024mm%20x%2055m,%20Green,%201%20Roll%20(187649)%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=thriftyartsyg-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0019RVXFO%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank">Frog Tape</a> because I find it works best on not pulling up any paint)</li>
<li>paint (I used Dutch Boy white paint from a 5 gallon bucket that we got at half off with a rebate from Menards)</li>
<li>level (not necessary but if you want to check how awesome you are at putting level panels on your doors this will reassure you ;)</li>
<li>time</li>
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First you need to measure and mark where your trim for the panels will go. I found that I didn't even use the carpenters square (Cory suggested it), just the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20target=%22_blank%22%20href=%22https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069EWLUI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0069EWLUI&linkCode=as2&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=3cbd15159982f92d2be5df3b858c3723%22%3ELudwig%20Precision%2024%22%20Heavy-Duty%20Aluminum%20T-Square,%2082124%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=thriftyartsyg-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0069EWLUI%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank">T-square</a> because the length of the blade was great for drawing lines and the head was perfect for keeping everything straight and right where I wanted it to be by resting it on the edge of the door.<br />
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Here's a picture of the panels drawn out. I wanted a pretty standard panel look for my doors so I used 5" in everywhere except on the bottom of the door where I did 6" up.<br />
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After you have your panels drawn out it's time to measure them to cut your trim. I bought my trim from Home Depot. They have some decorative trim pieces that come in 8 foot sections for $5 a piece. When I bought my first batch (about a year ago) they were only $4 a piece. When you snooze, you lose, I guess. <br />
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I placed all the cut trim pieces on the door where I would be gluing them down like so. I used approximately four 8' trim pieces per door for making panels on both sides. For the smaller doors it will be less and for the four small pantry/closet doors I will only do the front of the door that faces out. So essentially I'm spending $20 or less a door. Much less than buying a solid wood paneled door from the store!<br />
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Depending on if your trim is warped or not you may have to apply more tape. This is a picture of Jackson's bathroom door and it needed twice the amount of tape as the guest bedroom door. After you have removed the tape all that's left to do is paint the trim to match the door and hang the door back up.<br />
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Here's a pic of just one door done with panels, one door just painted and one door untouched. You can see the difference it makes. It looks much more refined and "finished".<br />
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And here's the finished doors complete with my "new" <a href="http://thriftyartsygirl.blogspot.com/2016/03/diy-spray-painted-doorknobs-from-cheap.html" target="_blank">DIY spray painted doorknobs</a>.<br />
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Here's a couple of close up shots of the finished door.<br />
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One more shot. I just love how these doors have turned out!!<br />
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Updating these doors has given me hope that my hollow core doors will stop bringing the value of my house down and possibly add some profit when we eventually move on to bigger and better things(sweat equity for sure!). Hope you become inspired to change your own hollow core doors into something you love!<br />
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On my quest to update and upgrade our <strike>sub</strike>standard, boring construction grade home I have now come to a point where the ugly brass door knobs and hinges need to be changed. This is one of the last projects on my list for my son's bathroom renovation (woo hoo!! I'm almost done!!), but ultimately it involves the entire house since eventually I want a brass free home.<br />
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I hate brass. I can't say it enough. It just oozes cheap, construction grade quality and I want it all gone, like it was never here to begin with.<br />
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In my <a href="http://thriftyartsygirl.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-power-of-paint-shades-of-grey.html" target="_blank">$50 Power of Paint Bathroom Reveal</a> I touched on how Cory spray painted the knobs, towel bars and toilet paper holder to look like oil rubbed bronze, but I didn't really delve too deep into the process. Well today I'm going to show you all just how easy it is to change your ugly, out dated knobs, pulls, hinges, (pretty much whatever your heart desires) to look like expensive oil rubbed bronze. All the supplies you need can be picked up at the hardware store except copper craft paint which you can find at a craft store or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HXXRWGK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?adId=B07HXXRWGK&ref-refURL=https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/home/ads/adcode/custom&slotNum=10&imprToken=mHxl8j6S3sJMoev1bq81PQ&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1586911667551&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=661cfd17512413f5e72465490346ea9c&language=en_US" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. Here's the supplies you will need:<br />
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<li>Ugly knobs, hinges, pulls, etc.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049XUN74/ref=as_li_ss_tl?adId=B0049XUN74&ref-refURL=https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/home/ads/adcode/custom&slotNum=10&imprToken=mHxl8j6S3sJMoev1bq81PQ&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1586911667542&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=b3b17c9903240a93c0963fef2da1d127&language=en_US" target="_blank">Rust-oleum metallic Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint</a> (this is our fave)- $6</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001001LMU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?adId=B001001LMU&ref-refURL=https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/home/ads/adcode/custom&slotNum=10&imprToken=mHxl8j6S3sJMoev1bq81PQ&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1586911667546&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=ed801e3ca195a2636f3f5f7f5b5af799&language=en_US" target="_blank">Paint deglosser</a>- $6</li>
<li>rag or sponge</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HXXRWGK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?adId=B07HXXRWGK&ref-refURL=https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/home/ads/adcode/custom&slotNum=10&imprToken=mHxl8j6S3sJMoev1bq81PQ&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1586911667551&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=5f0f272d28577c5e5e8980ecc6935935&language=en_US" target="_blank">Metallic acrylic copper colored paint </a>(the color we used is worn penny)-$3</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KT2JK3S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?adId=B07KT2JK3S&ref-refURL=https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/home/ads/adcode/custom&slotNum=10&imprToken=mHxl8j6S3sJMoev1bq81PQ&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1586911667555&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=81c532d6c2e659ee074c9470c5d4c2ba&language=en_US" target="_blank">Small detail paintbrush</a></li>
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First things first I removed all the knobs and hinges and other parts from the door that I wanted to spray paint. There are many ways you can "prepare" your metal items for spray paint from sanding to just a wipe down. We chose to use paint deglosser because we wanted the spray paint to have the best possible chance to stick and stay forever. Ok, maybe not forever but it would be a shame if the paint started wearing off just because we were lazy and just wiped off our metal pieces.<br />
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I used zinsser paint deglosser that was purchased at Menards for about $6. The directions say to scrub your surface with a rag (I used an old scrubby sponge) and then apply a generous amount and let dry for 30 minutes. Pretty easy stuff. After the 30 minutes I simply wiped down all my pieces and headed to the basement to spray paint those puppies in our makeshift spray booth made out of cardboard boxes. Ideally I'd love to spray paint out doors but it's 30 degrees and snowy here right now so the basement will have to do. Although I'm sure I'll still be doing this project come warmer weather since we have about 14 doors to do...<br />
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My inspiration for my oil rubbed door knobs came from our front door. We purchased an expensive, heavy duty oil rubbed door knob when we first bought our home.<br />
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Pret-ty nice if I do say so myself.<br />
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After my knobs and hinges were dry I brought up the knobs to put touches of worn penny paint on. The hinges would be just fine the way they were since I just wanted them to be dark oil rubbed bronze, no need to do anything more with them than to hang the door back up. I gathered my supplies for this part of the project: a paper plate, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HXXRWGK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?adId=B07HXXRWGK&ref-refURL=https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/home/ads/adcode/custom&slotNum=10&imprToken=mHxl8j6S3sJMoev1bq81PQ&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1586911667551&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=5f0f272d28577c5e5e8980ecc6935935&language=en_US" target="_blank">worn penny paint</a>, the knob and a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KT2JK3S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?adId=B07KT2JK3S&ref-refURL=https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/home/ads/adcode/custom&slotNum=10&imprToken=mHxl8j6S3sJMoev1bq81PQ&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1586911667555&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=81c532d6c2e659ee074c9470c5d4c2ba&language=en_US" target="_blank">small detail paintbrush</a>.<br />
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To start I put a dab of copper paint on the plate and dipped my paintbrush and just barely painted the edges of the lever part of the knob.<br />
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After I had painted a small section I rubbed the paint with my fingers to soften the look and to fix any "mistakes". I also thought it made the copper parts look more natural, like it had been worn that way instead of just been painted on. When I paint artistically I tend to paint a lot using my fingers so it's only natural that I would use this technique for this project too.<br />
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I found there is a lot of room for error while I was painting my copper paint. You do not have to make it look absolutely perfect because oil rubbed bronze is worn to look the way it looks. It's not a perfect look. You can go back over parts and use the good old fashioned spit and rub technique if you truly don't like how a section turned out. It's only paint and can be fixed if worse came to worse.<br />
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Here's a view of all the sections I used the worn penny paint on. I painted both sides of the lever, the stem (where the lever attaches) and the outer rose (section that attaches to the door). This is a picture of the under-side that no one will see unless they were laying on the floor looking up at the doorknob.<br />
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When you are done putting copper touches on your knob simply spray paint some <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WM1CVS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=thriftyartsyg-20&linkId=51eda1179c5df52560fa0700d097419f&language=en_US" target="_blank">clear spray paint</a> on the knob to further protect it and to keep that worn penny paint from wearing off. Wait for it to dry and then put it back onto the door from whence it came.<br />
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Here's a before picture of my brass knobs (as<i> if </i>you could forget).<br />
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Here's the after. Ahh so much better!<br />
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Again here is a before, my inspiration knob and an after pic.<br />
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I am over the moon with the results of my painted doorknobs. They look a million times better (and more expensive) than the ugly, outdated brass doorknobs. This project literally costs around $1 a door since I can reuse the paint and other products on all the other knobs, hinges, strike plates, etc. that I have left to do. So this paint project has saved us hundreds of dollars, but it does take some time. If that's the trade off, it is one I will gladly take. Now to just get the gumption to do all that deglossing and painting 15 more times!<br />
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Coming up next is an a-door-able post (<a href="https://www.thriftyartsygirl.com/2016/04/from-hollow-core-bore-to-beautiful.html" target="_blank">link here</a>) that I cannot wait to show you all!! I am sooo close to being done with my son's bathroom and this next post is the last project before the big reveal of my first completed room in our home!<br />
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As you all know I love art. The name of my blog <i>is </i>Thrifty Artsy Girl after all, and I'm always up to some kind of artsy project. I also love involving my toddler son, Jackson, in creating his own works of art. Hopefully he will love and appreciate art as much as both of his parents do.</div>
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Now that Jackson is in pre-school he does numerous art activities there, and unfortunately less at home. I still <i>try</i> to get some type of artsy, crafty projects in but it's sometimes hard to squeeze it in to our busy life style.</div>
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With that said, I was given the opportunity to review an "artistic" product and since anything "artsy" is right up my alley, I jumped at it. The product I'm sharing with you all is called the <a href="http://buddhaboard.com/" target="_blank">Buddha Board</a>. The Buddha Board is very minimalist in design (it definitely looks like you would find it sitting out in a Japanese house). Basically it's just a flat board (with what looks like rice paper on it) that rests in a tray (with notches for the Buddha Board and paintbrush) that you fill with room temperature water to dip a traditional Japanese paintbrush in.<br />
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To use the Buddha Board you simply paint on the surface with water, after a minute or so the image will slowly evaporate and then you can create another masterpiece :). The Buddha Board is intended to help relieve the stress of most people's chaotic, busy lives by helping you to slow down and relax while painting on the Buddha Board's surface and watching your artwork disappear along with your stress, ultimately leaving you with a clear mind.<br />
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Right when I unpacked the Original Buddha Board, Jackson was on it. He wanted to be the first to try it out ;). He painted with the water for quite a while, watching the image disappear and then painting a new image on the board.</div>
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Cory and I are no strangers to painting. Before we knew each other we had painted numerous canvases and other surfaces with our own unique styles. *Sigh* It seems like a lifetime ago. Without us even realizing it, our busy lives involving jobs, parenting and renovating several spaces took over and forced us to trade in our delicate artist paintbrushes, replacing them with the poor substitute of painting endless amounts of walls and trim. With the Buddha Board we were gently reminded, like a visit from an old friend, of our love for this past life.</div>
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Cory came home late one night from working in the ER and saw that the Buddha Board was set up. I had told him all about the Buddha Board and its intended purpose of helping you let go of the stress from your day by painting on the surface and watching it disappear. He sat down and immediately started painting. He told me the next day that the Buddha Board not only helped relieve a lot of his tension but that he believed the Buddha Board could be a great tool for the out of practice artist. I could not agree with him more.<br />
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I noticed the same thing when I used the Buddha Board. Memories of why I started painting in the first place came rushing back to me. Artistic painting (<em>not</em> painting walls and trim) has always been therapeutic for me. The Buddha Board has definitely inspired me to bring more art back into my life.</div>
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Since Cory's a very private artist (shh don't tell him I told you that ;) the Buddha Board is perfect for him because everything he paints simply disappears in a few minutes. No one sees if your painting isn't perfect (and believe me, most artistic types don't think much of <em>anything</em> they do looks perfect!) Another great thing about the Buddha Board is that you're not creating any waste since you're painting with water and when it dries you have a clean "new" surface. And of course there's Cory's favorite: you're de-stressing and practicing painting techniques at the same time. </div>
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I've discovered it's not only great at <strike>painting</strike> cleansing your day away, but that it can be used as a teaching tool for Jackson. Since he's a little young to have stress in his life (I <i>hope</i>) and he's currently learning how to write letters and numbers at school I've found a great way for him to practice at home with the Original Buddha Board.<br />
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The first time I tried my theory it worked out perfect! First I called Jackson over and I wrote a letter J on the Buddha Board surface.<br />
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Next I instructed Jackson to write the letter J right next to mine. He did great for the first try!<br />
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As Jackson grows more accustomed to writing his letters I'll have him wait until the letter I have painted has evaporated and have him paint that letter from memory. This picture is the second letter we tried. Not bad at all for a 3 year old!<br />
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The next day Jackson went up to the Buddha Board on his own and with no prompting, he painted the two letters that we had painted the day before. I'm glad my camera was sitting right by the Buddha Board so I could snap this pic before the letters evaporated!<br />
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We all love the <a href="http://buddhaboard.com/" target="_blank">Buddha Board</a> in our household. It has brought back memories of why we love art and has quite possibly brought us back to making art like we used to. It will be used for years to come since it has so many uses including relieving daily stress, a teaching tool, a painting practice tool, and the list goes on and on. </div>
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It's <i>finally </i>time for an apartment renovation reveal! This post is basically the reason I wanted to start blogging guys! I know, I know, you were all expecting more on Jackson's owl bathroom. Well, we've been working on <em>another</em> bathroom at the <em>same</em> time! Overachieving is one word for it. Or glutton for punishment. Either way I'm up to my elbows in bathroom makeovers!<br />
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This is a huge post for me, with multiple projects done over the course of many weeks. I could have split it up into several posts but I just didn't have the time or energy while working at two different spaces on multiple projects. Plus this was kind of an unexpected renovation and I didn't do all the work so I just took pictures of our progress. <br />
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Since I started blogging last year all of the apartments have been occupied (except one that is getting a <i>major </i>overhaul, more on that another time) so we couldn't do any kind of updating or reno. Shortly after my <a href="http://thriftyartsygirl.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-before-and-after-tour-of-lower-unit.html" target="_blank">lower unit grey apartment tour</a>, the tenants living there put in their notice. While the apartment looked really nice, Cory felt a little sprucing up was necessary.<br />
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We worked on the two areas simultaneously. Cory decided he wanted to try something new with the back entryway. His sister Erica had put up board and batten (like wainscoting) in her bathroom (see her tutorial <a href="http://onblissstreet.com/2015/04/diy-board-and-batten-instantly-gorgeous.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and it inspired him to try it in this small area to make it look more interesting and more to the period of the house. We had a bunch of pine furring strips and other small wood boards in the basement leftover from a huge shelving/storage unit Cory built a while ago so he decided to use those. You can pick furring strips up for super, super cheap (pennies for a 4 foot long board) at any home improvement store. Cory framed the whole hallway out for less than $5 worth of wood.<br />
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He simply measured, placed the furring strips equal distance apart (he didn't even have to cut them as they were already the same height), then he glued them to the wall, taped them until dry, then painted the wood and wall white and lastly he used some caulk to give it a finished look. He did cut and fit slightly larger boards that were also in the basement for the top rail piece. Here's a few pictures of the process. Since we painted the board and batten white we had to bite the bullet and paint the woodwork and doors white to match.<br />
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Here's the brand new/old looking entryway!<br />
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At the same time the hallway was going back in time, the bathroom got a fresh new look, a facelift, to give it a more modern appearance.<br />
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I started by painting the sad 80's wood vanity with some of my favorite new $5 Waverly chalk paint in the dark grey elephant color. Here's a before shot of the vanity right before I started painting.<br />
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Here's the vanity after painting. I painted the medicine cabinet to match and still had a tiny amount of paint left. I also put a clear coat on to protect the paint from water and normal usage.<br />
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We reused all the knobs, towel bars and toilet paper holder. Cory soaked them in paint deglosser overnight and then spray painted them oil rubbed bronze and put touches of worn penny paint on all the fixtures to give them a true oil rubbed look. He completed the process by spraying a clear coat on everything so that the paint won't knick or scratch off. I found a can of light grey oops paint that I had purchased a while ago for $12 to paint the walls to match the new vanity color.<br />
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Right after he painted the Bondz primer onto the wallboard he then finished with two coats of white paint and primer in one. <br />
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We are super excited with the outcome from the Bondz primer. The wall board looks fresh, clean and best of all <em>white</em>. We can't wait to use Bondz on one of the numerous surfaces it says you can paint on such as vinyl, garage doors, metal, glass etc.<br />
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My favorite part about this bathroom makeover is the feet on the claw foot tub. Ever since I bought a can of Rustoleum mirror effect spray paint for my <a href="http://thriftyartsygirl.blogspot.com/2015/09/diy-gold-glitter-mercury-glass-pumpkin.html" target="_blank">gold glitter mercury glass pumpkin</a> we've been looking to use it on tons of objects we want to be shiny silver. I suggested we paint the white claw feet on the tub to make them look more expensive. This was the easiest paint project in the bathroom. I cleaned the feet, taped them off and Cory sprayed them. Instant wow factor. Makes me wish I had this puppy in my own home...<br />
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Here's a picture of the whole completed bathroom.<br />
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Not too shabby for less than $50 worth of paint and supplies. It really is amazing what a little paint and elbow grease can do for a room!<br />
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Until the next time!<br />
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