tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74616760057634632842024-02-27T02:17:18.810-08:00~ Ms Smartie Pants ~Creating, Thrifting, Decorating and Playing... all things that bring me joy!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-11797543607186704272013-03-10T21:30:00.006-07:002013-03-10T21:34:52.854-07:00Pastel Spring Wreath <div style="text-align: center;">
I love this time of year, I love Easter and I love all the bright colors that come with spring. I was shopping my local Target and found this adorable yarn wreath. </div>
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I forgot to take a picture of the wreath by itself, with just the yarn. I knew I had to have it when I saw it. It was $12.00 and I could have made one myself but I knew I would spend that much buying all of the different yarns so I purchased it. </div>
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It was a smaller wreath than I usually use so I decided to cut some burlap strips to add to the back. I hot glued them and made small pleats to give it a little fullness. </div>
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Do you know the trick to cutting burlap straight? Simply pull a string all the way across where you want to cut and it will give you a nice straight line to cut. </div>
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I made some flowers out of satin fabric. I used about 10 layers to get a really full flower and before I burn the edges I cut little slits in the circle. It makes them curl up and be more 3 dimensional. </div>
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Here's another trick I always use a glue stick to hold down anything that has hot glue. I won't burn my fingers and the glue stick doesn't stick to the fabric. </div>
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I love all the texture to this wreath, the yarn, the burlap and then the contrast with the satin fabric flowers. </div>
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I just had the outside of the house painted so everything looks so nice and clean. I'm not sure I will get any other decorations up for spring this year but that's ok this brightens up the entrance and makes me happy. </div>
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Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-61037945282946334542013-03-05T14:59:00.000-08:002013-03-05T18:54:33.060-08:00What I've been up to...I began this blog almost 3 years ago. I had no idea what would become of it, and how I would find friendship and encouragement along the way. I never really had big dreams of becoming a huge blog I just wanted to share what I was working on and for about 2 years I did that. My husband was a huge supporter of my blog, always reading my post and telling his friends to do the same. Since his <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/08/there-are-no-words.html">death</a> I haven't really blogged at all, but really I had started to question why I was putting so much time into my blog when there were so many other things I wanted to work on. You know what I mean when I say you can become consumed by the computer to the point that you don't do what you really love and so I had begun to pull back some last spring and then Mike got sick not long after that and I just haven't felt like putting my energy into this blog. However, my struggle is letting Mike's death be the last of this blog, something he believed in and encouraged me to be a part of. I don't want that to be the end of this so for now I'll share what I have been up to but still don't know how often I'll be posting.<br />
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I have recently been bitten by art journaling and mixed media art. There are many great artist out there sharing and teaching everyone about these techniques, my new favorite is Donna Downey. She was in my area over the weekend so I went to a few of her classes. What a fun lady, and uber talented. It was a great weekend of creating and laughing, can't beat that, huh?<br />
Enough chatting I'll just share the pics of what I created.<br />
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I'm itching to get my hands dirty and play with some more canvases. I believe art heals, I know my heart aches for creative time. It's not about how good it is, it's about the process. I came away with a great quote from the retreat, by Picaso.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here's to insp<span style="font-size: large;">iration...</span> </b></span></div>
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Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-83780955772515440662012-11-29T18:19:00.000-08:002012-11-29T18:31:44.525-08:00Advent Calendar CountdownI have been doing alot of crafting lately. It's good for me, It has always been the thing that grounds me, calms me, rejuvenates me and so given the new <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/08/there-are-no-words.html">circumstances</a> of my life I need all of those things... daily!. I mentioned a few months back that it has been a long time <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/05/working-on-dream-and-stuff.html">dream</a> of mine to share my love of crafting with other women. I had my first workshop back in may and then life got in the way. It's funny how we think we have a plan! Anyway, now here I set alone most every night and so now more than ever it seems like the perfect thing to do. So I am taking the plunge! I put together several projects and women have been trickling in little by little to relax and enjoy. It really is fun to watch. I've also been having private "Arty Parties" at friends homes. The hostess picks out the project she is interested in and invites a bunch of her friends and I show up with all the supplies. A couple of nights ago we made Advent Calendar Countdowns.<br />
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Don't they look great! I found this idea on Pinterest but couldn't find the original person who made it. If it's you, I'm happy to give you credit, just let me know. Mine is not exactly the same, I put a couple of twist on it and added my very favorite activity for the last day.<br />
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It's made with a mini muffin tin that has 24 cups. I raided my stash, Dollar Store, Walmart and of course Hob Lob too. This is the perfect project to do with a group because most of the stuff comes in multiples in the bag.<br />
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I made these 3 with some things I had a round the house. The little wreath is made out of a half of a pipe cleaner and some twine wrapped around it. The middle one is a white Sharpie on black paper and the last one I embossed with a stamp I had that just happened to have the word believe. I think it may be one of my favorites. I filled each cup with an activity, something fun to do at Christmas time. I found all kinds of ideas on the internet. One of my favs was have a picnic around the Christmas tree, how fun would that be??? Now if you are thinking these cups are so small, how can I add any kind of a treat? A candy kiss works perfectly, but I also gave everyone a little bag and suggested it be the bonus bag. If you want to give your child something that is too large for the cup, just put a note in that says "check out the bonus bag or grab bag." <br />
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Here's the part that I just love. On Christmas morning have this sack filled with a horn and bells with this poem on it. Ring the bells, blow the horn, this is the day that Christ was born? When my kids were small we always did this and then sang Happy Birthday Jesus. It's a great way to remind them what the day is really all about.<br />
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So get out your stash, use up some scraps, and be creative. You will be surprised by how much stuff you already have. I should say I used adhesive magnet sheets to keep the papers on and I printed off the numbers for each day from the computer. It is on a plate stand, which works perfectly to hold it up. I love this idea! The activities are great prompts and I think it's a great opportunity for families to enjoy the season! And as for our craft night... it was a blast! It's fun to see your dream in action. :)<br />
<br />Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-34577514219943441972012-11-08T23:49:00.002-08:002012-11-08T23:49:46.839-08:00Blessed!First of all I want to thank all of you for your kind words, thoughts and prayers and for checking up on me. I am doing ok, adjusting to a whole new life. I miss my husband, would give ANYTHING to be able to just sit and hold his hand and chat but that isn't going to happen. My kids are doing great and we are sticking together and taking all of this as it comes. We are very blessed to have so many that continue to check in on us and care for us.<br />
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I mentioned that I was going on a retreat a few weeks ago. Here is the wonderful creative team that led the retreat. </div>
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It was wonderful, everything I needed. It was fun to meet new people, to create, to just relax, no concept of time or no stress. It felt like I was there for alot longer than I actually was. I have no doubt that God placed this dear sweet lady in my path. <br />
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These are some of my partners in crime, can you tell we're all happy to be there?</div>
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Seattle may have a reputation for having not so nice weather, but I didn't see anything but blue skies. <br />
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We spent some time on the beach.</div>
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The weather was spectacular!!! It was a great time, everything about it was exactly what I needed!</div>
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I spent the last day in Seattle with one of my dearest friends from high school. We went to see the Chihuly exhibit. It was amazing!!!<br />
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If you have the opportunity to see one of his exhibits, go, you'll be in awwww!</div>
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As I said it was a great experience, I stretched my neck out a little, tried some new things, met new people and realized I can do this. I am already looking for my next retreat. </div>
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So again thank you, I'm learning a new normal. </div>
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I'm working on my dream of having some craft classes at my home. Hopefully I'll get back to blogging soon. </div>
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<br />Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-38879826013619978082012-09-24T20:34:00.000-07:002012-09-24T20:42:02.093-07:00Moving forward...Hello friends,<br />
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I have to start by saying thank you! So many of you have reached out and offered a virtual hug or prayers and continue to check in on me and my family. I really do appreciate it. You also have asked if I have friends and family near by that can help me through this time and I want to assure you that I do, I am blessed beyond measure, that is for sure. This experience has shown me how much I have to grow in the way of supporting and loving on those who are going through a difficult time. I have said it often and I mean it from the bottom of my heart, I know the reason my feet hit the floor everyday is because of all who are lifting us up in prayer and the fact that my kids are doing so well, I feel like who am I to not move forward as well. So moving forward is what I must do. Not to say that I don't miss my husband terribly, I do, words can't explain how much, he's in every move I make each day but I have also come to realize just how much my husband enjoyed life and I know he would want me to do the same thing.<br />
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Our plan had been to go to the beach in Florida for my birthday which is just around the corner, that isn't going to happen now, but someday I plan to go back to our favorite beach. For now I am taking myself on a little vacation. I have to be honest, I'm scared, and excited! I happened upon a retreat that is happening in Seattle this week and so I am going, alone, all by myself and I don't know another soul. Here's a peak of where we I'll be staying.<br />
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I'll be taking mixed media classes, learning yoga and meditating. Sounds amazing right? I will also be meeting 12 other ladies that are on their own journey coming from all over the US. I love Seattle and I love to be creative, as for yoga and meditation that is a bit out of my comfort zone but I am nudging myself along. Before Mike's death this is one of those things I would have said, that would be fun, but I wouldn't have signed up. I'm trying to pay attention a little more now, listen to the desire's of my heart. I'll tell you all about it when I return.<br />
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I'm really looking forward to getting creative and walking on the beach, I do know how good that is for my soul! <br />
And I have to share a cute little bag I picked up at a local craft show. I think it will be the perfect carry on!<br />
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Isnt' is adorable!!??? It's the perfect size and has a great long handle.<br />
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And the back side, love the graphics!<br />
Oh and I plan to hang out with 2 of my friends from high school on my last day in town. It should be a great week!<br />
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So right now, put down the computer, go tell your husband you love him and then thank God for all that he is!<br />
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<br />Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-29851593275977224512012-08-20T21:55:00.001-07:002012-09-24T20:35:36.877-07:00There are no words...I am not sure how to say this, how to put the words together to give some kind of explanation of what the last 34 days has been like. To say the least it is has been my worst nightmare. You see my husband was diagnosed with lung cancer. My husband, who has never been a smoker, was told he had stage 4 lung cancer that had metastasized to his brain, muscles, bowel, kidneys... just all over his body and then just 10 days later he was gone. Shock is the only word that continues to come to mind and how the hec did we get here? It is more than my heart and head can even grasp right now. So that being said, don't be surprised if you don't see me around this blog for a while.<br />
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He was my rock, he made me laugh, he reminded me to not be so serious, he believed in me and always encouraged me, he gave me 2 beautiful children and helped me raise to others. I will miss him so...<br />
It sounds like such a cliche until it happens to you, each day is ALL we have, make sure the people you love know it!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-84423738083263217232012-06-17T19:02:00.002-07:002012-06-17T19:04:11.557-07:00Easy Map ArtMaps are crazy popular right now, everywhere you look they are on Pinterest. Actually my son was all about the states when he was younger so I decorated his room with them back then. I posted this map on my blog several months ago as inspiration.<br />
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People keep sending me emails asking me how to make it. Ooooy... if only they would read. I did not make this, hence the title of the post... Inspiration, things you can buy from the catalog Nappa Style. All that being said, I do think it would be really simple to make. This one is on wood probably like pallet wood.<br />
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Ok, pardon this picture, this was taken a few years ago, before I knew you aren't suppose to use a flash. I made this for my sons room. I used artist canvas to mount it on. I took the map, wadded it up a few times to age it out and then Mod Podged it onto the canvas putting more Mod Podge on top. Once it was totally dry I took some watered down brown paint and rubbed it onto the map. The Mod Podge keeps it from really absorbing into the map which is good. This is one map that I cut in half. It really looked aged, I wish I still had it so I could take a better picture for you to see it. If you want to see more great stuff from Nappa Style check out the original post <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/02/more-nappa-style-inspiration.html">here</a>.<br />
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Isn't this amazing!!! I actually had 4 of these a few years ago. I got them free! I just saw them listed on Etsy for 450.00 each, OUCH! I think I gave mine to Goodwill. Yep, makes me sick! I'm thinking does it pay to get rid of things??? Seems like whenever I do it becomes the next big thing! How about you, any remorse over something you got rid of?<br />
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My daughter finished up high school this week, it's very hard to believe.! Wasn't it only a few days ago I was beaming of pride when the nurse at the hospital said she has rosebud lips! I'd never had a baby with rosebud lips before! Honestly it seems like the last 13 years flew by in a flash. I should actually say 12, she doubled her classes up this year and graduated a year early. She was done, had had it! As she put it. I've been feeling so emotional and nostalgic over the last few weeks. ( and quite honestly robbed of an extra year of high school) Man, why didn't any of my friends give me some kind of warning how difficult all of this is??? I've mentioned it before but she is my last of 4 kids and the only girl. It will be very different with just the hubs and I wondering around this house, it's always been so full of people, noise... well just life I guess. I have a little while yet, she isn't leaving just yet but, it is already eerily quite. (There were days I thought I'd never get this, of course now I think I prefer the noise!)</div>
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Whenever my kids graduate I fill their door up with pics of their life, there friends, their activities, their first day of school, etc... it's a fun tradition in our house. This is Rachel's. </div>
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This is our front yard, and ever since she started preschool she has stood underneath that tree to take a picture of her first day of school. They both have grown so much!</div>
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See that picture on the far right? That's her with her brother, and her backpack over her head on her first day of 1st grade... under that tree. </div>
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And this is her now! I am so proud of who she is. She is trying to figure out where she is going in life. She's feeling called to possibly be a missionary and I am working on letting that soak in. It's not what I had planned for her but maybe that wasn't part of my job anyway. I do know this, whatever God has planned for her is far better than anything I could dream!</div>
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It only seemed appropriate for the theme for her graduation to be "Oh The Places You Will Go" She's thinking Thailand is where she would like to serve. </div>
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And I'm thinking... seriously? That's so far!</div>
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But this one, this one told me... "<i>Mom, I'm not like your boys, I'm out of here</i>! </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I've been sparse in blogland for a few weeks... for a couple of reasons. I've got to be honest here, the thing that got the ball rolling was due to the fact that we were without internet and cable for 11 days. Torture I tell you pure torture! I didn't realize how much I depend on those two things in my life. I also didn't realize how much I depend on you and again if I am being honest, my dependence had gotten to an unhealthy point. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is not unique to me, I've read about it on one blog after another, BUT I thought it was only happening to them, NO, never me. Turns out being without it for those 11 days showed me something different. So, I don't know where I am going with this. I wish I had some great answer, I love blogging and the friends I've made. I've often said it's a little like jammin' in a band, it's fun to have all kinds of new and different people to "jam" aka craft and share with. BUT!!!! it has become a place of feeling less than, why would I want to continue to put myself thru that? So, if you don't see me around here that's what up, trying to get some perspective and do what's right for me! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The other thing that happened while without TV and internet is that I finally got around to making one of my dreams come true! I have dreamed for years of have craft nights at my house with a room full of girls. I bring the ideas and supplies you bring yourself and a little cash to pay for the supplies and we'll have a great night! I launched my first idea out there last week and my class is almost full! </span></div>
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I would really like to do this once a week but we will see where it goes. So another reason why you might not see me on here as much. I've got to come up with some fabulous ideas! Check out our first craft....</div>
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Isn't it cute? It brings a smile to my face when I come up to my front door everyday. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #cccccc;">And by the way I want to thank all of you who stop by and comment and support me and have become friends, I really do appreciate that you spend your precious time looking at my blog!</span></div>Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-16705371329542499882012-04-17T20:18:00.001-07:002012-04-17T20:22:38.790-07:00Den DreamingWhew, the last few days here have just gotten on my nerves! Am I the only one that waits to do their taxes until the very last minute? Every year I swear I won't do that again and then I do! I think that is the definition of insanity! Anyway, I am glad to have that behind me. Onto much more fun things. The other day I was thinking, "why can't I find any gorgeous ikat fabric at the stores" and then a little light bulb went off and I started shopping on line for some. I rarely buy fabric on line just because I am afraid of the colors but I thought I would give it a try this time. Whew who knew there were so many choices!<br />
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I think I hit the jackpot, don't you? This is made by Robert Allen, it's perfect, love the feel and weight of it. I bought this for a couple of pillow covers but now that it's here and I am loving it like I do, I am thinking of recovering an ottoman that will be a coffee table. But of course if I do that it changes everything! The misery of being in my mind!<br />
You see I have had my eye on this rug for awhile, like maybe over a year! I first spied it when my sister and I were shopping. She fell in love with it and bought it for her house on sale for a steel! Well my love has only grown over the year unfortunately I have not been able to find it on sale and I am not really wanting to spend what they are asking. So I stalk online stores to see if they are having a sale, no luck yet.<br />
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I have to say this ikat has got me to kinda forget about the rug. Because if I am going to use this for an ottoman I probably need a neutral rug. I keep telling myself I can see the rug at my sister's house even though we don't live really close to each other it's not totally out of my life. I can visit it whenever I like. :D I have this feeling as soon as I make the choice this rug is going to go on sale, my luck right?<br />
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Isn't this a really good match? These are the chairs I want to make the pillows for. So tell me what do you think? What would you do? Think about the cabinet that I just finished, you can find that <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/04/transformed-cabinet-part-2.html">here.</a> And if you want to see this rug in my sisters house, you can check that out <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2011/10/updated-den.html">here</a>. I don't really have any other pattern in this room, the curtains are kinda like the blue in this fabric but more sheer.The thing I love about this room as it is now is that I can really add any color in hear thru pillows and kind of change things up, this ikat becoming permanent or that rug will change that, not sure if it's worth the trade off. Decisions Decisions!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-25791593276664666322012-04-15T20:59:00.005-07:002012-04-17T21:03:02.533-07:00Transformed cabinet Part 2So, I shared a cabinet I bought from a friend and the story of how it came to be mine (thank you Tonya!) and the major transformation it underwent. Now I need to share it's final look (who am I kidding, when it comes to decorating nothing is ever final within my grip!)<br />
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I can't quit looking at it, I love it and I love how it feels, the wax finish with the ASCP is so nice! In case you didn't read the before story you can check it out <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/04/beautified-cabinet-transformed-with.html">here</a>. Ignore this rug, it is about to get moved to a another room. I'm bringing in brighter greens and blues in this room. <br />
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This is my spring decor this year, I never got Easter decor out, too much going on, but this worked for me. Don't pay attention to the empty frame, I have a plan.<br />
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I recently found this wreath at Ross, I have wanted one of these rosewood wreaths forever, love the color combo in this one, perfect for my house! That lamp is one of the very first projects I did when I started my blog 2 years ago. You can check it out <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2010/04/this-little-light-of-mine-im-gonna-let.html">here</a>. It is made from a vase I purchased at Ross also. Love that place!<br />
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This silk hydrangea was too white so I hit it very softly with some light green spray paint. I think this is the first time in all my years of living here that I am finally happy with this wall! It's a large wall and I've had a hard time finding something to really feel the space, just goes to show you that you have to be patient and keep looking until you find the perfect piece!<br />
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Oh and the hardware, I love the rusty goodness. I shared this new product last week, called VerDay. It can turn anything into rust. It seemed like the perfect addition to my "made to look" old cabinet. <br />
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So here's the before....<br />
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And the after! Do you have a dilemma "space" in your home? One that you have given up
on? Be patient the perfect piece is out there somewhere, maybe even at
your friend's home! The perfect piece is worth waiting for, I promise!<br />
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Partying at...<br />
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<a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/04/sunday-showcase-party-no-97.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UnderTheTableAndDreaming%20%28Under%20The%20Table%20and%20Dreaming%29">Under The Table & Dreaming</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2012/04/6615.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20BlueCricketDesign%20%28Blue%20Cricket%20Design%29">Blue Cricket Design</a><br />
<a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2012/04/122nd-power-of-paint-party-some-oils.html#comment-24366">Domestically Speaking</a><br />
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Do you ever admire a piece of furniture at a friends house and feel you've got to have it and then tell said friend every time you are at her house that you want that when she doesn't? I do, and I did and patience paid off! My friend finally tired of this piece and I was all over it.<br />
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This was a Craiglist find for her, of course she brought it home and gave it a coat of paint and sanded it down. This cabinet is HUGE, it is 80 inches long and about 65 inches tall. As soon as I got it into my space I knew I was going to have to paint it, while is was perfect for her space the color wasn't working for me.<br />
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I decided to use Annie Sloan paint, Provence blue and to use the beadboard wallpaper on the back wall of the cabinet. ASPC doesn't require you sand or scrape but I didn't want any paint peeling up so I decided to scrape off the old paint on the shelving. This piece really has me perplexed, I cannot decide how old it is or if the top and bottom were built at different times or if it was a DIY job. Honestly is doesn't matter. In my opinion it is the best of both worlds, storage and shelving to display chach-keys!<br />
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This is the ASCP sanded down just a bit. At this point I am not sure what the final product will be. I had just been to Anthropology just before I started this project and they had a great piece that looked like it had been pulled out of some old barn. I was hoping I could fake that with this paint. <br />
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Once I got 3 coats of the blue on I decided to sand and wax. Now let me tell you something. I think people think that ASCP is so cool because you don't have to prime and sand but what you should realize is that you have to put a few coats on so to me it doesn't really cut down the time or work on a project. The bonus is the look of the paint, it is still alot of work but it's worth it!<br />
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I didn't take pics of all the trial and error I went thru but again let's just say this piece is helping me exercise soooooo much patience!!! I usually like a project I can do in a few hours and be done with it, but I kept telling myself do it right, take your time, don't settle for less than you want. So, finally I get to this point and I am crazy about how it's looking, this is what I had in my head, totally loving it!<br />
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I think this chunky trim is one of my favorite parts of the piece. I have only painted one other piece of <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-kitchen-storage.html">furniture</a> with this paint and my kitchen cabinets ( which I have yet to blog about). I don't really know what I am doing so I started to research it and found <a href="http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/">Shaunna</a> on Imperfectly Perfect and she had lots of great info and even has some videos to show you how to wax and use the dark wax. Her info was so helpful with this project, I had failed when I had tried to use the dark wax before. If you are going to try this paint, you have to watch her videos. <br />
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So, here it is all done and yep I am very happy with it. I have to tell you this project took me hours, literally it is all I worked on for 3 days. As I said it's big and there were alot of steps. The waxing process takes a little muscle but I am very happy with it. Check back tomorrow and I will show you how I accessorized it. What do you think, have you ever seen a large piece of furniture like this before?<br />
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Linking to:<br />
<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/04/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-thistles-home-and-gift-giveaway.html">Tatertots & Jello</a><br />
<a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2012/04/furniture-feature-friday-link-party-favorites/">Ms Mustard Seed</a><br />
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<br />Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-53336626205315336792012-04-02T09:28:00.008-07:002012-04-04T21:02:34.225-07:00I love RUST and I cannot lie!<a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/2012/04/hot-stuff.html">Ivy & Elephants</a>I don't know about you but "all things rusty" gets my heart to pumpin! I just love em! It doesn't matter what it is... if there is rusty goodness I want it. Do you ever see those big rusty tin barns , I could cover our den in that stuff. I promise, sometimes it doesn't take much to make a girl happy! Well, recently I found out about a paint that lets you make your own rusty goodness. Pretty exciting huh? Let me show you what I have been playing with.<br />
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This finial is from Hobby Lobby in the garden department, I bought it on clearance at the end of the season for 3.00. Doesn't it look like a chunky piece of iron rusty goodness?<br />
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Here is what it looked like before, pretty ugly huh?<br />
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And here is a dollar frame that I played with. This product doesn't just do rust, it has several colors of patina's. I've used them all on this piece. <br />
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Here are some paper tags that show the different kinds of patina you can get from the product. There is gold, iron, brass and bronze. The tag with the fleur di lis, is actually fabric canvas, like a drop cloth. It has all of the products on it. You can paint this stuff on anything (except aluminum) and it will do it's magic! Once I found it I couldn't stop thinking of all the things I wanted to use it for. My husband says "you can't rust everything"... as I have been playing with it all weekend, my response... "says who". I actually found out about this at my favorite crafty place <a href="http://thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/">The Little Blue House</a>. Everytime I find a new product I say I want to paint my bathroom with it, and yes I would love to do the same with this rusty paint!<br />
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See these hooks, I have a plan for them too, but first look at the transformation...<br />
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Do you love it as much as I do? Alot of this stuff is going in my kitchen. I am kinda at a stand still trying to figure out the tile so I have been working on some other ideas I have for the room.<br />
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These actually used to hang above the pantry and the refrigerator and I originally thought I would paint them blue.<br />
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But then they looked too new, one dimensional and shiny so I sanded them and they were ok but then...<br />
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I added this new paint product and wa la, beautiful patina and rust! Is it just me or do you hear the hallelujah chorus?<br />
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The thing I love about this product is that it's not just paint, the paint actually has metal particles in it and so when you spray on the reactor it causes the paint to start to patina, so not only does it look like rust it has the texture and even a hint of the smell. <br />
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The product is called Verday and is sold by <a href="http://www.tensecondsstudio.com/Products/verdaypaint.html">Ten Second Studios</a>. I'm not being paid to tell you about it, they don't even know I exist. I just love it and so I had to share. So what do you think, should I paint the bathroom wall? Can you imagine one of those ugly brass chandeliers, or how about lamps, oh and hardware, yep I've already worked on that, come back soon and I will share a piece I remade the hardware. I may have to change my name to Ms Rusty Pants!<br />
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<a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2012/04/take-look-tuesday.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20SugarBee-CraftEdition%20%28Sugar%20Bee%20-%20Craft%20Edition%29">Sugar Bee Crafts</a><br />
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<a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/04/wow-us-wednesdays-60.html">Savvy Southern Style</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2012/04/show-and-tell-linking-fun.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20BlueCricketDesign%20%28Blue%20Cricket%20Design%29">Blue Cricket Design</a><br />
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<a href="http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/2012/04/03/every-day-is-party-day/">The Space Between</a><br />
<a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/04/show-me-extraordinary-49.html">The 36th Avenue</a>Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-2238273561031422212012-03-24T21:37:00.005-07:002012-04-04T21:05:15.592-07:00Enameling a little boxThe other day I was sitting on the phone and this little box sitting on my desk caught my eye.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's cute the way that it is but, I recently learned a new technique at a class I took and I thought hmmmm, maybe I should give this piece a try.</span></div>
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I love the change! </div>
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Isn't it fun? Maybe I will do a tutorial and show you how to do it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/03/kitchen-accent-cabinet-tutorial.html">The 36th Avenue</a><br />
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<a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/2012/04/hot-stuff.html">Ivy & Elephants</a><br />
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</div>Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-39170087168333948042012-03-14T19:08:00.012-07:002012-03-23T21:02:40.575-07:00Fabric Button Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Today I want to share a project that was inspired by some fabric I purchased at Walmart. Is anyone else excited that Walmart is carrying fabric again? <br />
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Let me show you what I came up with and then I'll share how to make one.<br />
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I started out with a button kit, you can pick one up at your local fabric store, they only cost a few dollars. <br />
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It's really simple to turn your fabric into a button, the instructions are on the back, it looks something like this.<br />
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Once I had all of mine made I added the letters to spell out rest using clear stamps. They worked great for this project because you can see how to line up the letters. If you don't have stamps you could use rub on letters or even write it.<br />
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I covered some cardboard with a coordinating fabric for the background.<br />
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And I spray painted a Goodwill frame with Exotic Sea by Valspar from Loew's. <br />
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When I glued my buttons to the backing of the frame I made little risers out of cardboard so the buttons were raised a little.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I love it! Do you think I could cover a wall with all of my favorite fabrics? This is a perfect project for scraps and would be really cute in a sewing or craft room.<br />
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Does your Goodwill have a ton of cutting boards, they could make a great side table.<br />
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And this light, I picked up a basket at my Goodwill to make into a light fixture in my laundry room.<br />
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Imagine cutting a bunch of old books up and gluing them to a box, I love that idea!<br />
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I have to find a pile of these somewhere, they have the best things made with them. I love the way they mix the old with the new in this catalog.<br />
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I love these, I wish I had room in my kitchen, wouldn't these be so easy to put together. All you need is a little bit of pallet wood!<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>IN JANUARY OF 2012 <span style="font-size: large;">I SAW THIS ARTWORK AT HOBBY LOBBY. </span></u></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/06/easy-map-art.html"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">I
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I DID HOWEVER TELL YOU HOW I THINK IT'S MADE. YOU CAN CHECK OUT THAT
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Ok, are you dying yet? These are gorgeous! I wish I had somewhere to put these, they are screaming at me, take me home!<br />
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Again, this is another item I just picked up from Goodwill!<br />
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I want this table!!! I love everything about it, it is just perfect!<br />
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What a great way to display or store your wine!<br />
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This is my very favorite piece. I think you could make it but I totally adore it! So did you see anything you love? Are you gonna buy it or do you think you can make it?<br />
<span id="goog_1138817343"></span><span id="goog_1138817344"></span>Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-47493065012851707212012-02-21T20:30:00.000-08:002012-02-21T18:16:15.515-08:00Loads of Style - Laundry room ispiration!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Do you ever happen upon something and think, am I the only person who doesn't know about this? Last night I was at my local Lowe's waiting as the nice man who was getting my order together for my new stove and microwave, (you can't see me but I'm smiling big!) and there was this magazine laying on the counter. I picked it up and starting browsing thru and was drooling a little, ok maybe more than a little.... at all of the great ideas. And here is the best part it is a free magazine that Lowe's puts out several times a year. How did I not ever see this before??? <br />
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This is probably my favorite and going on my "to do" list! It's such a fun laundry room. They offer the stencil <a href="http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/Stenciled_Laundry_Room_Rug_0112.aspx">here</a>. Maybe if mine looked this cute I would want to be in it more! Anyway, go check out the great ideas, you can have the magazine come to your house or get it via email. I am not getting paid to tell you about this ( I wish) I just had to share the great find I found!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-63741110758457120512012-02-17T15:25:00.000-08:002012-02-17T15:25:41.896-08:00Can you say crash dump?So, if you haven't figured it out by the title of this post, my computer crashed! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgry8pr8aLjPcJ_QH2UNQOTg0_Y_qeVyeGS_Kn4g_a7asq536BYNk9TOJ_vGZ6AgJxF0BVeshJcNX41KnXzjCOTHOkLE8wxh_GwRADLwyeIv9nt5Nuj_lEMVid9KwzljateVtjOtOmaO58/s1600/Computer_cartoon3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgry8pr8aLjPcJ_QH2UNQOTg0_Y_qeVyeGS_Kn4g_a7asq536BYNk9TOJ_vGZ6AgJxF0BVeshJcNX41KnXzjCOTHOkLE8wxh_GwRADLwyeIv9nt5Nuj_lEMVid9KwzljateVtjOtOmaO58/s320/Computer_cartoon3.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div>So, I will be taking a little break from the computer until I can figure out a way to get the hubby to crap away a few more hours, boy do I owe him big time! I'm already going thru withdrawl, I'm thinking a few projects might get done this weekend! And someday maybe I can share my kitchen reveal!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-81334274944565738292012-02-12T18:42:00.000-08:002012-02-18T20:03:34.856-08:00Playing With Paper and Paint- Mixed Media ArtI went to one of my favorite places yesterday, <a href="http://thelittlebluehouseblog.blogspot.com/">The Little Blue House</a>. It's a fun place full of neat, creative ladies and any time I get a chance to go and take a class or hang out there, I go! This is my latest creation.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpM83myeeS0TZ7C5pPWTtnqjw0w63_hoAHqaGtnLocKPwedMGIhI46jzEBS2YNzJhRizdiEPdgYEm1uN0ILCpLgOutgHmxagLiM1SsxSDge60tOQKGRiw-1vsqRpYiQd8xcpU4XBQMggM/s1600/IMG_1287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpM83myeeS0TZ7C5pPWTtnqjw0w63_hoAHqaGtnLocKPwedMGIhI46jzEBS2YNzJhRizdiEPdgYEm1uN0ILCpLgOutgHmxagLiM1SsxSDge60tOQKGRiw-1vsqRpYiQd8xcpU4XBQMggM/s640/IMG_1287.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>It was so much fun, layering paper and paints and stamps. It's the kind of art where you just go for it, no way you can mess up.We choose our own words to put on it. These words speak about where I am in my life right now. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh32J1K3FOXO_zK0uVW58vxBh7os4FgyRdpW7jw_yhPd8m0h1RiV9n57RgWO6RuOacx6lyXtUWZNaDSmlesTJa5KU903CBw6xUhzZF-1mwAS5UleinjzsO808jXV1RnbbRITQrQmkm174/s1600/IMG_1291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh32J1K3FOXO_zK0uVW58vxBh7os4FgyRdpW7jw_yhPd8m0h1RiV9n57RgWO6RuOacx6lyXtUWZNaDSmlesTJa5KU903CBw6xUhzZF-1mwAS5UleinjzsO808jXV1RnbbRITQrQmkm174/s640/IMG_1291.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>I love all the little bits and pieces. And I have the perfect place for this in my guest room.<br />
I got home and I couldn't quit thinking about it so I got out a bunch of stamps and a bunch of stuff you just have around the house and started creating. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTN4QpfguevqX_HKGF7Tbf1oe1FecPT9ZeiYG_1Vz6hyDqRiQ83ndGLVYRU6DDxi31vJWcLyHGTLs7RG12SJyOStNxxRz-qV956vq8syU1yVJPTxSmlmekDWQXjdcAP-SnLjWh0O2DD2c/s1600/IMG_1296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTN4QpfguevqX_HKGF7Tbf1oe1FecPT9ZeiYG_1Vz6hyDqRiQ83ndGLVYRU6DDxi31vJWcLyHGTLs7RG12SJyOStNxxRz-qV956vq8syU1yVJPTxSmlmekDWQXjdcAP-SnLjWh0O2DD2c/s640/IMG_1296.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>My husband, who is my biggest supporter, says "you need to sell these". That is sweet, means alot to me. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2s-DFudemqZTgmS5h4QoG6TH7POdf_imeqrFXKobrrp9WXAojHXWEAKod_cjeN2UZmSrYO_BJNP_m1_L3Lz6tD-vcQsEuFJHpnjfFuGIw7tD5p4_nY5KrING2ivSeE0POSP_wCWQoU0/s1600/IMG_1293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2s-DFudemqZTgmS5h4QoG6TH7POdf_imeqrFXKobrrp9WXAojHXWEAKod_cjeN2UZmSrYO_BJNP_m1_L3Lz6tD-vcQsEuFJHpnjfFuGIw7tD5p4_nY5KrING2ivSeE0POSP_wCWQoU0/s640/IMG_1293.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Love her fat little singing cheeks! How many of these can I have in my house? I told the girls in class that I was going to go home and paint the bathroom wall like this. Wouldn't that be fun to look at? Anyway, yet another thing I'm hooked on! Do you love to play? If so you will love this! Oh, I should have mentioned, the songbird one is a pizza box!<br />
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I'm partying at...<br />
<a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/02/sunday-showcase-party-no-88.html">Under The Table and Dreaming</a><br />
<a href="http://brassyapple.blogspot.com/2012/02/make-it-monday-18.html">Brassy Apple</a><br />
<a href="http://delectablehome.blogspot.com/2012/02/show-tell-linkup-party-3.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20DelectableHome%20%28Delectable%20Home%29">The Delectable Home</a><br />
<a href="http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/2012/02/craft-o-maniac-monday-link-party.html">Craft-O-Maniac</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2012/02/show-and-tell-20.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20BlueCricketDesign%20%28Blue%20Cricket%20Design%29">Blue Cricket Design</a><br />
<a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/02/3670.html">The 36th Avenue</a><br />
<a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2012/02/under-100-linky-party_15.html">Beyond the Picket Fence</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/02/annie-sloan-project-pretty-little.html">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a><br />
<a href="http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2012/02/kiss-me-im-irish-linky-party-craft.html">I Gotta Create</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/02/think-pink-sundays-no-49/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bflamingotoes%7D+%28%24%7BFlamingo+Toes%7D%29">Flamingo Toes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2012/02/saturday-seven-party-no-14.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20PositivelySplendid%20%28Positively%20Splendid%29">Positively Spendid</a>Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-46356661181468757732012-02-09T09:38:00.000-08:002012-02-20T22:17:12.516-08:00A little peek of the cabinetsWell it's official. I am probably one of the worst bloggers ever! Guess how many pictures I took during this whole process... uh zero, zilch, nada! I did however take a few after.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj364Yu5R10iZ8e0aeE2RPxiNkF3NIGxArqOCfIbQFPvlyL0RKfqrWkmptf654U1sCgYLSHFdJAlCL3CWzxMyUlvkOvkc6uMk4wx-nW4WS-dTy1ixcdfDKqtGWieqeZr1UwHihM9U4dORA/s1600/IMG_1272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj364Yu5R10iZ8e0aeE2RPxiNkF3NIGxArqOCfIbQFPvlyL0RKfqrWkmptf654U1sCgYLSHFdJAlCL3CWzxMyUlvkOvkc6uMk4wx-nW4WS-dTy1ixcdfDKqtGWieqeZr1UwHihM9U4dORA/s640/IMG_1272.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>I'm loving them, I should have done this a long time ago! I don't want to show you everything because this is just the beginning.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nO2yIRcLEvK6e02Kth8z2W7cWl_Ikt7apksu8IYjmnB5cp8oOnnVydKKrgFiErHjq0AeEiQtdcCv-E6PXLAvuRzU0bpcEKcENtFTcb7FRn-o07gn2EJ3ozLn5YAPPSEOrnyR-HCkJhs/s1600/IMG_1282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nO2yIRcLEvK6e02Kth8z2W7cWl_Ikt7apksu8IYjmnB5cp8oOnnVydKKrgFiErHjq0AeEiQtdcCv-E6PXLAvuRzU0bpcEKcENtFTcb7FRn-o07gn2EJ3ozLn5YAPPSEOrnyR-HCkJhs/s640/IMG_1282.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>And although stainless is desired for the appliances I am ready for something different for a sink. I'll be getting a big old farm sink. And of course with all these changes I can't keep the same counter tops. Well be getting butcher block from Ikea. I can't wait to see it. I LOVE the wood with the white cabinets. The one thing I am not sure about is my backsplash. I had planned on something white but saw this at Home Depot and I am considering it.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Y9f54l8P3gB8jWcA7ro8HFvmSOWoDM_Kg9onhyphenhyphen4cYB6CMAFO1cIHjW6nOJanhOTa4kBjfXLkc6Nzbth7dVhJWQ4POCxdm0ivIkawKS5jA75l9DpLhaLp9r_Mo5cOfkCduhyphenhyphenAQrQwZTw/s1600/IMG_1284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Y9f54l8P3gB8jWcA7ro8HFvmSOWoDM_Kg9onhyphenhyphen4cYB6CMAFO1cIHjW6nOJanhOTa4kBjfXLkc6Nzbth7dVhJWQ4POCxdm0ivIkawKS5jA75l9DpLhaLp9r_Mo5cOfkCduhyphenhyphenAQrQwZTw/s640/IMG_1284.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The fabric is for the kitchen curtains. What do you think? I'm waiting until I see the tile with the butcher block, not sure I am going to like it together. Anyway, so much more to do. You know how it is one thing leads to another and another and another. I call is the decorating monster, like the blob, it just keeps growing and growing, . I'll share more about the cabinets and what we did and all of that as time goes on. They look great, they should have always been this way!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-17456267389205788532012-02-01T10:00:00.000-08:002012-02-01T10:00:08.088-08:00Chair reupholsteryDo you work on more than one project at a time? I do, but usually not 2 big projects at once. However, we're on a mission. My sister in law arrives in less than 12 hours and will be here for one week, we gotta make hay while the sun shines, you know what I mean??? I have been doing some prework so when she gets here we can shoot out of the gate!<br />
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This chair is getting a little facelift, it looks funny without the legs. I always forget to take a picture before I get started. :)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsPa6PSrfpvkMOuFA1MVw4ZooUrryijn_Qi3rm9Tj-l0O-Gmlcmyp3qLCzLSZC1i_RYoEx4E1b10kILtN47CC1Sa3WJC6HrTyAtt-n3BWpsSVCLCvjPkcimvwmModUOyG20HoiN7WAWk/s1600/IMG_1249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsPa6PSrfpvkMOuFA1MVw4ZooUrryijn_Qi3rm9Tj-l0O-Gmlcmyp3qLCzLSZC1i_RYoEx4E1b10kILtN47CC1Sa3WJC6HrTyAtt-n3BWpsSVCLCvjPkcimvwmModUOyG20HoiN7WAWk/s640/IMG_1249.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Have you always wondered what your furniture looks like under the fabric? My handy work, I removed a bajillion staples!!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsv9GcEHcMgG8ST-LSwfI1eCmf3XupcJ7bLwGztv50O-dOcmCNASANbK_2kGYMSkO7-JaZwYAMz502BzSPSOnCa08PqCbZJl8gGfnhrg3n-pSpCeJ3p9VVpOdnuXyDQ6Usrv1nDBuZIk/s1600/IMG_1251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRsv9GcEHcMgG8ST-LSwfI1eCmf3XupcJ7bLwGztv50O-dOcmCNASANbK_2kGYMSkO7-JaZwYAMz502BzSPSOnCa08PqCbZJl8gGfnhrg3n-pSpCeJ3p9VVpOdnuXyDQ6Usrv1nDBuZIk/s640/IMG_1251.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>It only took 3 little tools, really I didn't use the scissors much so I guess it took 2. And no, that isn't the bajillion staples, of course I thru those away BEFORE I took the picture! Sigh, one day I will learn to take pics as I go. Keep checking back to see our killer skillz!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-90570128614654348812012-01-28T20:34:00.000-08:002012-01-28T20:34:42.066-08:00It's begun! Cabinet updating in progress!I cannot, I mean cannot tell you how excited I am. Finally after years, years people..... of wanting to paint my kitchen cabinets it is FINALLY going to happen! But first just a little bit of tweakin to make them look like they aren't builder grade yucky cabinets.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-3qSlopgIvvlnzA-VlAD_p_0jiM3uE_Bcs2pN8-KVZAAs8zvYuXOPE9Uli7INtox22uf4EqvBfxRIsVQytitoGah2cXTDt5WNWn96HZHaUOHfB2AxTXHgD3XR7vZDqW7inW3aAlpNEI/s1600/ceiling" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-3qSlopgIvvlnzA-VlAD_p_0jiM3uE_Bcs2pN8-KVZAAs8zvYuXOPE9Uli7INtox22uf4EqvBfxRIsVQytitoGah2cXTDt5WNWn96HZHaUOHfB2AxTXHgD3XR7vZDqW7inW3aAlpNEI/s640/ceiling" width="480" /></a></div>She made this amazing pattern with nail heads, yep you heard me! I cannot even imagine what her thumbs, arms, neck, must feel like! I would only dream of such a project and never, NEVER attempt it. Great job! go check her out, she has great style!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461676005763463284.post-8727959450798083192012-01-25T18:27:00.001-08:002012-03-02T21:59:04.893-08:00Baby Nursery Part 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, here we go onto wall 3. I was about to say this one is my favorite, but honestly it's too hard to pick, I just love this room!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5fAEVlZAprnisNQWFghncpB2eWLostHHUkWIw6z1RbfHJ7oWEJVXJmo9VU6jupdGtlEz87KE_i4IHjXQLLVJsjNsA3Tsf0IEawql_QvRa58Gu14zCG3U5L4xVogildDDdNvEcKQya7Q/s1600/IMG_1166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5fAEVlZAprnisNQWFghncpB2eWLostHHUkWIw6z1RbfHJ7oWEJVXJmo9VU6jupdGtlEz87KE_i4IHjXQLLVJsjNsA3Tsf0IEawql_QvRa58Gu14zCG3U5L4xVogildDDdNvEcKQya7Q/s640/IMG_1166.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We'll start with the center. The changing table wasn't anything great, just your basic piece of furniture but we sanded, primed, painted and sanded some more and it's looks purrrty terrific now!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEQrfI6H4ZWEAnVgNue2nWzZ7MKZJ4inw2qwiKtPYeBZe2Dvi13c48Ibb_BIQsbmtpLSr3Gcngjc32hv_ngSIxxtnsoL8FDyTpqSqBgMs_V6aKERH-Ppo0DFKkVdClhfTou4dAibTI_Y/s1600/IMG_1171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEQrfI6H4ZWEAnVgNue2nWzZ7MKZJ4inw2qwiKtPYeBZe2Dvi13c48Ibb_BIQsbmtpLSr3Gcngjc32hv_ngSIxxtnsoL8FDyTpqSqBgMs_V6aKERH-Ppo0DFKkVdClhfTou4dAibTI_Y/s640/IMG_1171.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the black and white zebra pad too, the perfect amount of black and whited added to this side of the room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhgS3-MYm6RKk5tPeUjQTJ7yHmtH0QFkatRD1mMb4btx95_Xquh7WZPXq6Em3J9_PD0jPE53GXoTxGMOPIyVIEkRjgR-4wpEY4rt5mjcpgdMsYk5cH_lQoViOdI5EhQm-9wV1mtkYIeE/s1600/IMG_1142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhgS3-MYm6RKk5tPeUjQTJ7yHmtH0QFkatRD1mMb4btx95_Xquh7WZPXq6Em3J9_PD0jPE53GXoTxGMOPIyVIEkRjgR-4wpEY4rt5mjcpgdMsYk5cH_lQoViOdI5EhQm-9wV1mtkYIeE/s640/IMG_1142.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And little houses, remind me of San Fransisco. You can't see but it says welcome and their last name, and 123 and ABC and I drew a a stick person in the door of one of the houses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAYp3Br4aZUetQ110NJ0DmBl5Qj10QmJRlEgfhOfVubIfKjCIk2r6v67O6VGXBnWA4Ci6WUhX-zfxtcO4SvAeiovYXh7XmfDXQrb153c1eNNExzh9P78qitOaohhvDaPzEIU_yj1H8gQ/s1600/IMG_1154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAYp3Br4aZUetQ110NJ0DmBl5Qj10QmJRlEgfhOfVubIfKjCIk2r6v67O6VGXBnWA4Ci6WUhX-zfxtcO4SvAeiovYXh7XmfDXQrb153c1eNNExzh9P78qitOaohhvDaPzEIU_yj1H8gQ/s640/IMG_1154.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And this corner, the ideas just kept coming and coming. It's dangerous when the 3 of us put our heads together!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSEpyoLjEE_vbEqjbxusi0Ty3YAQP3RItKvLhyphenhyphenYRSjxb1uOqZgVd_pAghuc1o4y-ONTiwmizjLsuVqjfFBlQuDezUfAho3_mf1yHIKldwMnHoIorJHne6cwmyYjVGL5ntU5t-An-wSV4g/s1600/IMG_1155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSEpyoLjEE_vbEqjbxusi0Ty3YAQP3RItKvLhyphenhyphenYRSjxb1uOqZgVd_pAghuc1o4y-ONTiwmizjLsuVqjfFBlQuDezUfAho3_mf1yHIKldwMnHoIorJHne6cwmyYjVGL5ntU5t-An-wSV4g/s640/IMG_1155.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">One tissue ball, one made out of a boa and one made out of napkins. LOVE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnqjN5IvIeHQP2KppnB7N3LZIv-UDOBeR7CtdQlhYV3lelADYex_q07OjSLgMdSEeJ3RP1hqyg4cqGOCUX9Kelrtu45TEmjTp_9TVIak8nkE9jK3AciOgjAjZLBpQsx53ek0ZMUTxLT4/s1600/IMG_1158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnqjN5IvIeHQP2KppnB7N3LZIv-UDOBeR7CtdQlhYV3lelADYex_q07OjSLgMdSEeJ3RP1hqyg4cqGOCUX9Kelrtu45TEmjTp_9TVIak8nkE9jK3AciOgjAjZLBpQsx53ek0ZMUTxLT4/s640/IMG_1158.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Words you think of when you think of little girls, love, play, giggle, pray, cuddle and dream. We cut them out with a Cricut and mounted them on MDF scrap boards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KATrS0KggNVeTvR5eyVskJRKF8HJqQXjfy5dTHI0gPVXn4xG_LfzuVFh6Mu7fWozxV7OlewXKHNTa2z7aUth06GsZEFkzd6LgqnzsN2T5f9JZJsUejPgtv6FIJVX8fK2Sxs-BojT4Rs/s1600/IMG_1159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KATrS0KggNVeTvR5eyVskJRKF8HJqQXjfy5dTHI0gPVXn4xG_LfzuVFh6Mu7fWozxV7OlewXKHNTa2z7aUth06GsZEFkzd6LgqnzsN2T5f9JZJsUejPgtv6FIJVX8fK2Sxs-BojT4Rs/s640/IMG_1159.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And an H for Hadley set inside of a Goodwill frame. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndnev2OTdExRzwYKnoFsggdITbQvjyNd7pHwFqDmc8eZHQfjexdgeU4aL3U8zEwqxnztU9e2bJGsyZjsE8gkhYvciFfqie1bcFrZ9ZZV2ig6cL0gJfD6xN6qhZNg1ojefkcNyN34jb54/s1600/IMG_1157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndnev2OTdExRzwYKnoFsggdITbQvjyNd7pHwFqDmc8eZHQfjexdgeU4aL3U8zEwqxnztU9e2bJGsyZjsE8gkhYvciFfqie1bcFrZ9ZZV2ig6cL0gJfD6xN6qhZNg1ojefkcNyN34jb54/s640/IMG_1157.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A fabric flower made from the same fabric as the elephant set inside of another spray painted frame from Goodwill. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FDzNo1gxNXVHl_m6AHEzI39ngQmxBy9qF9o93F_OicUGmLYD69H7m-tb0tusVYPMO8gC2h4AwCgFuIRhe_YWU876qbVV7Z9DemiPIc3Xb1jIvVPzsr7C-cAA5Gbra4ip02QQXn_Rp3A/s1600/IMG_1163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FDzNo1gxNXVHl_m6AHEzI39ngQmxBy9qF9o93F_OicUGmLYD69H7m-tb0tusVYPMO8gC2h4AwCgFuIRhe_YWU876qbVV7Z9DemiPIc3Xb1jIvVPzsr7C-cAA5Gbra4ip02QQXn_Rp3A/s640/IMG_1163.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And you may remember this <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2010/07/chair-fit-for-princess.html">chair</a> I made a long time ago, it was actually for Macy but it matches Hadley's room much better. We decide to put a rocker in here but didn't get it done yet. It will go in place of the chair. And the little rocking horse came from Michael's. It was spray painted blue and then a tale and mane was made out of all the scraps of fabrics in the room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivY9prwLqj7KyDtbxJkdmo-HsrXmrLXqZ1nQi8Z6M0Xipc9GLpW-s9Vd00QvA29l4-MJlCBkEPwgvfUhMEOPUyLIUqRdm6mrIqiTOJiCe27SxiFo_zrQmDk_fE2SG5CHLviy6PK4Yu0OA/s1600/IMG_1145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivY9prwLqj7KyDtbxJkdmo-HsrXmrLXqZ1nQi8Z6M0Xipc9GLpW-s9Vd00QvA29l4-MJlCBkEPwgvfUhMEOPUyLIUqRdm6mrIqiTOJiCe27SxiFo_zrQmDk_fE2SG5CHLviy6PK4Yu0OA/s640/IMG_1145.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">H for Hadley!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5J5RpG6duIOlx_6WPs1DiBairMPWj3bNSr4ImbWMBEz3iWtqMO3Xq9bX1EkGckPC1KN-6eoWjD1xO3hpTYjSRswvOZ5NCbh6qJTX9oLWCTCjfNMu1k_kcg72RssH4HMhRyT5pW-m-KU/s1600/IMG_1144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5J5RpG6duIOlx_6WPs1DiBairMPWj3bNSr4ImbWMBEz3iWtqMO3Xq9bX1EkGckPC1KN-6eoWjD1xO3hpTYjSRswvOZ5NCbh6qJTX9oLWCTCjfNMu1k_kcg72RssH4HMhRyT5pW-m-KU/s640/IMG_1144.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Letters bought at Michael's and covered with scrapbook paper. We used alot of paper and fabric in this room!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5fAEVlZAprnisNQWFghncpB2eWLostHHUkWIw6z1RbfHJ7oWEJVXJmo9VU6jupdGtlEz87KE_i4IHjXQLLVJsjNsA3Tsf0IEawql_QvRa58Gu14zCG3U5L4xVogildDDdNvEcKQya7Q/s1600/IMG_1166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5fAEVlZAprnisNQWFghncpB2eWLostHHUkWIw6z1RbfHJ7oWEJVXJmo9VU6jupdGtlEz87KE_i4IHjXQLLVJsjNsA3Tsf0IEawql_QvRa58Gu14zCG3U5L4xVogildDDdNvEcKQya7Q/s640/IMG_1166.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">One more look at the last wall. If you want to see the rest of the room go <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/01/beginning-of-baby-girl-nursery.html">here</a> and <a href="http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2012/01/transforming-cheap-bookshelves.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMUmzl0yKTl_Ymqgq5aVNPT2CRFQWME_nUesATHOLFTa30ZpoYF4clouLWXbbqPwLwXu5OXSSX5OmNMRizliXiyI0hwdCWYLhctwyvmyfokHWVGPv2nz7ZN86jAZSyKWxOLR3n4DpCAU/s1600/Hadleyroomcollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMUmzl0yKTl_Ymqgq5aVNPT2CRFQWME_nUesATHOLFTa30ZpoYF4clouLWXbbqPwLwXu5OXSSX5OmNMRizliXiyI0hwdCWYLhctwyvmyfokHWVGPv2nz7ZN86jAZSyKWxOLR3n4DpCAU/s640/Hadleyroomcollage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Her mom went to the Dr. today, we'll be meeting her anytime now and I can hardly wait!<br />
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<a href="http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2011/12/kiss-and-tell-craft-craze-4.html">I Gotta Create</a><br />
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<a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2012/01/furniture-feature-friday-favorites-a-link-party-4/">Miss Mustard Seed</a><br />
<a href="http://www.freckledlaundry.com/2012/01/air-your-laundry-friday-51.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+freckledlaundry+%28freckled+laundry%29">Freckled Laundry</a><br />
<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/01/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-the-confident-mom-giveaway.html">Tatertots & Jello</a><br />
<a href="http://too-much-time.com/2012/01/get-schooled-saturday-7-bvlgari-giveaway.html">Too Much Time ON My Hands</a><br />
<a href="http://icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com/2012/01/head-to-head-showdown-11.html">I Can't Stop Crafting</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/01/think-pink-sundays-no-46/">Pink Flamingo</a><br />
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