Number 3 Birthday Decoration

I am in the midst of making decorations for Wynn's birthday pary in January.  I saw a neat idea on Pinterest a while back that showed how to make an enormous number.  Here is the link to my inspiration - Lowe's Party Idea   I took a different spin on it by using what I already had in my own craft stash. I seem to be doing this a lot lately because I would not allow myself into Michaels or JoAnn Fabrics for the month of October in order to just find ways to use my current supplies.

I cut out a large number three out of cardboard and then simply glued two colors of paper shred to it. The inspiration used

The project for me was completely free because I used a cardboard box and some paper shred that my mom gave to me after her craft supply clean out. Wynn really likes it and I'm excited to use it at her party. I'm sure you'll see me creating some party decorations for the next few weeks. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Megan

Monday

Alderberry Hill
The Gunny Sack
The Dedicated House
Adventures of a DIY Mom 
Home Stories A to Z
Tip Junkie
Todays Creative

Tuesday
A Diamond in the Stuff
Elizabeth & Co
Romance on a Dime
The NY Melrose Family
The DIY Dreamer
Claiming Our Space
The Winthrop Chronicles
Full Circle Creations
Pincushion Creations
Primitive & Proper

Wednesday
Southern Lovely
We Like To Learn As We Go
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Someday Crafts
High Heels & Grills
Mom on Timeout

Thursday
The Taylor House
At The Picket Fence
Live Laugh Rowe
A Glimpse Inside
Seven Alive
52 Mantles
Fireflies and Jellybeans
Bloom Designs
House of Hepworths
Momnivores Dilemma
Western Warmth
Saving 4 Six

Friday
One Project Closer
504 Main
Redoux Interiors
Craftionary
The Grant Life
Just Us Four
Thrifty Handmade Days
Tatertots & Jello
Fresh Eggs Daily

Saturday
Too Much Time On My Hands
Tutus and Tea Parties
Classy Clutter
Its Overflowing

Sunday
Nifty Thrifty Things
Flamingo Toes
Twigg Studios
C.R.A.F.T.
My 1929 Charmer
Brassy Apple 
Impatiently Crafty
WTFab

Mickey Mouse Centerpiece

I am involved with my friends in planning a baby shower for our wonderful friend. She loves Disney and especially Mickey Mouse. We are going for a theme that is not really all about the cartoon character itself.  We have all enjoyed using pinterest as inspiration and have even hosted a pinterest party to complete craft ideas and socialize.  :)

I volunteered to make some centerpieces for 10 tables. I had an idea to do a Mickey Mouse head using styrofoam. I headed to the Dollar Tree knowing that they had styrofoam balls that I could use for ears. I was excited when I also found flat circles that I could use for the head.  I was inspired by this image I found on pinterest that is from Catch My Party's website.

Minnie Mouse Party

Here is what a I purchased for $1 each

5  - 2 packs of flat circles
10 -  packs of three dimensional circles ( there were eight in a bag but only two that were the size I wanted)
1 - pack of skewers
1 - pack of toothpicks
3 - 4 packs of red cups
4 - packs of paper shred

Total Spent - $24 (and I'll be able to use a for other projects)

I had leftover white circle labels from a previous project and black paint that I used along with this project.

First I painted all of the circles and styrofoam balls. Then I used toothpicks to attach the "ears". I then placed some leftover floral foam (used from Dollar Store wreath) to stick a skewer into the bottom of the cup.  I pushed the flat "head" into the skewer.

Then I added the sticker labels to look like the buttons.  I then added the paper shred to top off the cup for additional decoration.

I hope the Mom to Be likes them and I'm happy I was able to get these done for not a lot of money.  I was nervous about the styrofoam thinking I would be spending a fortune.  They are usually around four dollars for the larger styrofoam balls. Thankfully the Dollar Tree as usual helped me out.

Megan

Polka Dot Birthday Party

I've been an avid party blog follower forever it seems. I have found so many wonderful ideas and inspirations especially after becoming a member of pinterest. Here are some of the ideas that I love and have incorporated into my daughter Wynn's birthday party.

Here is Wynn's party hat that she really did not want to wear that much. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Here are all the party details:


Invitations - Sassy Alice

Wynn's Outfit - Modern Frills

Wynn's Hat - Shop Lissy

Decorations
tissue paper flowers, balloons, paper straws Shop Sweet Lulu

 personalized placemats Lucy Sue

Food:  
mini doughnuts Dough A Deer

fondant cake toppers Two Sugar Babies

Vintage Confections - #2 Lollipops Vintage Confections

cookies -  Sunshine Bakes

Fabric - Joann Fabrics

Lanterns - Oriental Trading

Ribbon - Michael's - christmas sale 
   

Craft Project: Ribbon Strip Garland

I wanted to create this ribbon garland that I saw on the website Catch My Party.  http://catchmyparty.com/photos/277419

I went to Jo-Ann Fabrics and they were having a 30% off sale. I was able to get a total of 2.5 yards of fabric for 12 dollars approximately.  I actually got a half yard of five different prints.

I then cut the fabric into 2 inch strips the length of each half yard.  I then used yarn I already had to attach the strips to simply by knotting the fabric in the middle.  Here is the finished product...

Very simple and easy to do. This will be a decoration at a baby shower...maybe part of the backdrop for the table with the food or drinks.

Thanks!

Megan

Bathroom Redo

Beadboard Ceiling - Inspired by House of Smith's www.thehouseofsmiths.com

We decided our eighties bathroom needed a makeover. We saw a great idea on one of my favorite sites a blog called "House of Smith's".  Their blog is amazing!! 

Here is our bathroom when we moved in and we had not touched in in the almost four years we've been here.



We had to buy some new tools to use in this project because we

Crown Molding - Lowe's    $55

Beadboard - Lowe's          $90

Mirror - Walmart             $22

Light Fixture - Lowe's      $50

Artwork - Home Goods    $30

Faucet - Overstock          $55

Shower Curtain - Lowe's  $20

Total Cost for Project     $317

Here is the new view of our bathroom ceiling instead of the boring plain ceiling that existed before it.

These are other images from the bathroom. We kept the original countertop for now, and when the budget allows we hope to replace that and get a new toilet. We also kept the originial tile floor.

Ta-Da. Thanks to my husband Rob for all his hardwork during his holiday vacation from school.

Rob & Megan