Colorful Kids Bathroom

Good-bye builder grade cream, hello color!

This pic was taken after we moved into the house in 2008.  You can see how plain the walls are!

The kids bathroom received a makeover and it looks fantastic!!!  The new look needed to fit a boy and girl and not feel too grown up nor too young.

Using the colors from their bathroom decor as inspiration, Craig painted the walls Jamaican Sea by Behr.  Immediately, it was starting to look better.

The towel rod was replaced with 4 metal hooks from Hobby Lobby.  I bought 4 5x7 frames from the dollar store and spray painted them white.

I printed off a great pic of the kids and then created these cute printables on PicMonkey.  I found the inspiration for them here.

Hobby Lobby always has cute wooden letters for their initials.  I placed a picture of the two of them between the letters.

Finally, a new rug and wall clock from Target complete the look.

We also added little stick on hooks inside their cabinets to hang their hand towels.  It will eliminate towels from being waded up and just laying on the counter.

It cost around $70 to decorate the bathroom with all the updates.  It was worth every penny!

Patriotic Letters

I was inspired by this DIY patriotic craft and set out to make my own.  It was incredibly easy and very inexpensive.  Plus, it took no time at all to make!

Supplies:
3 5x7 frames (Dollar Store)
3 5" wooden letters ($.99 at any craft store-can be cheaper if on sale or with a coupon)
Scrapbook paper ($1 each-can be cheaper if on sale or with a coupon)
Red Spray Paint ($3 from Home Depot)
Hot glue gun
Double sided tape

I spray painted the letters red and let dry.

I took the glass out of the black frames and saved them for a future product.

I found some sparkly blue paper that I measured to fit the frame.

Using double-sided tape, I attached the paper to the backing of the frame.  Then, insert it back in the frame.

Next, attach the letters to the blue paper using hot glue.

That's it!!!  You have a beautiful patriotic craft ready to decorate a table, mantle, or anything else you desire.

Dates of Love

We just celebrated Valentine's Day and I wanted to make something special for my husband.  I saw these signs on Pinterest that list the important dates throughout a couples journey.  I love it!!!  

Source: etsy.com via Desiree on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Desiree on Pinterest

I decided to make my own to customize and give to my husband.  I'll admit, I did have to look back on the older dates to make sure I had them correct.  ;)

For our sign, I used Bodoni font in black at size 56.  For each description, I used Ballpark font in red at size 28.  Just play around with it to see what you like best.  The more dates you have, the smaller the font size.  The Scripture at the bottom of the sign is a verse that has inspired our relationship since we began dating.

I printed the sign on white cardstock.  I bought a white mat with black trim that fits an 8 x 10 size picture.  Then, I put both of them in a black 11 x 14 frame that I got for half price at Hobby Lobby.

That's it!!!  So easy and so special.  It was the perfect present and I can't wait to hang it up.