DIY Slip Covered Ottoman & Freezer Paper Stencils {it's a double post!}

I finally found freezer paper at my local Fry's while grocery shopping the other day, I was so excited!  More on that in a minute though.  

While I'm in the midst of finishing up Corbyn's room remodel {still a few more accessories & wall art to finish} I decided today that I should be productive and make one project for his room.  He has a small desk that I made a couple years ago.  I used an Ikea stainless steel cabinet door front that was in the clearance section for like $4, and some clearance legs that I also found at Ikea for $2 a piece.  The legs match his other furniture perfect.  And just buy adding the legs it was an instant little desk that is perfect for this little guy.  And not to mention super easy to clean since the stainless just wipes clean.  When I made the desk I found these perfect little cube ottomans from Ross that are 12 x 12" and fit under it perfectly.  Since they are tan from his old room I knew I needed to slip cover them.  Luckily I had bought some black canvas curtains from Goodwill several months ago that I decided not to use in his room.  It's the perfect material for this project.

Some of my favorite "Pinned" projects

I thought I would share some of the projects I've "Pinned" lately that I'm really drooling over.  There are so many great ideas on Pinterest every single day, if you for some reason still do not "Pin" on Pinterest and need an invitation please let me know.  You don't know what your missing out on!  Seriously!

DIY Bow Clutch 

@ Elm Street Life

Upcycled T-shirt Dress 

@ I Am Momma Hear Me Roar

Leg Warmer / Boot Socks 

@ Made By Lex

St. Patty's Day Recipes & Treats

Here are some special ways to make St. Patty's Day a little fun for the kiddo's, or just for yourself!  Like these rainbow pancakes I make for the boys.  They love them!  Last year I made Leprechaun sandwiches with rainbow fruit salad on the side for lunch.

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Green Pancakes 

Bell Pepper Shamrocks

The Oscars {Best & Worst} Dressed according to me

I usually don't watch the entire Oscar show, but this year for some reason I did.  I was really rooting for Octavia Spencer to win for The Help and she did, well deserved.  I will admit that Moneyball and The Help are the only two movies I've seen of those nominated, but some of the others are definitely on my "to watch" list.  Now for the knitty gritty...Best & Worst Dressed!

First off can I just say that while these two make an extremely good looking couple, Angelina needs to eat a plate of Nachos, followed by about 10 cheeseburgers.  Get some meat on those bones girl!  Not a lot but some.  They always look good though, so well done on the clothing.

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt

Gwyneth Paltrow

Love the white.  The cape...eh not so much, but she really does pull it off and looks stunning and beautiful.  Not to mention the dress looks lovely without the cape and her simple hair, and accessories.

Michelle Williams

Ah Michelle Williams!  Can she be anymore perfect?!?  From her pixie cut to the coral dress, it's perfection.  I love the little bow adorning her dress.  She always knows how to wear a great look.  By far my favorite of the night.

St. Patty's Day Free Printables

St. Patty's Day is just around the corner, are you ready for all the rainbow fun and green shamrocks!  Here are 10 great free printables to help you get in the mood or make things a little more fun that day!

Enjoy.

Lucky Brew Labels

Pot of Gold Labels

Lucky Printable

Okay this weekend there are some {FABULOUS} parties to show you!  And I have to start off with this first one which has totally caught my eye!  Yes I love watching vintage cartoons with the boys...Tom & Jerry, Pink Panther, Vintage Mickey Mouse, and of course Popeye!  This party is too cute.

Popeye The Sailor Man Party

Vintage Tree & Birdie 1st Birthday

Magical 3rd Birthday

Vintage Gothic Wedding Dessert Table

Vintage Nautical Baby Shower

Stork Express Airlines Baby Shower

Color of the Month {RED}

I've decided that once a month I am going to feature a "Color of the Month".  Since February still has another week I thought I would start this month.  This months color is {RED}.

These posts will just feature some of my favorite things I've seen that just happen to be the current color of the month.  My hope is that you think of using these current colors somehow in your home or wardrobe in a different way, or to be inspired by the colors.

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1 Hour Throw Pillow Makeover

{I apologize for my pictures, I still have much to learn in lighting and editing photo's!}

A few years back we were blessed with my mom's Lazyboy sectional {so comfortable}, and we love it.  It's starting to show signs of wear which I will have to address in the near future.  The color wouldn't be what I would have picked, but it's not completely terrible either.  It's a cranberry color, so it's a little hard to find throw pillows to match.  A while ago I bought some chocolate brown pillows, plain and simple...nothing fancy.  The pillows have lost their life and fluffiness, and the brown is just way to dark.  Like I've said before everything in my house is brown.  I'm trying to change that little by little by brightening my accessories up.  I like my tan walls {with 2 boys they don't show the dirt!}  I would love to do something bright and bold, but the couch's color is so limiting.

{the old pillows, blah...I know!  But hey, they were $5 a piece at Ross!}

A few weeks back I came across some cream linen type upholstery fabric at Goodwill for $2.99.  There was more than enough to re-cover my 4 - 18" x 18" throw pillows, and I still have some left over for another project.  And the fabric was new!  This fabric was probably close to $15+ a yard new...so that was a major score!  

So I took the existing throw pillows, threw in some new stuffing by ripping the seam open and sewing it closed again.  By using the existing pillows I saved a ton of $$$ MONEY $$$ instead of having to buy pillow forms.  I then cut all the fabric to 18 x 18" squares, pinned them inside out (right sides together), sewed them (leaving a 12" opening on one side to put the pillow inside).  Once I got all the pillows stuffed into the new cases, I pinned the opening shut and then sewed them.  Viola!  New pillows for the cost of the $2.99 fabric, and a big bag of polyfill stuffing that I already had laying around.  The best part is, if I get sick of the fabric I just have to use a seem ripper and take off the covers and still have the pillows to re-cover again.

They definitely pop on the couch and brighten it up, we'll see how they hold up to the boys since they are such a light color.  I think I will be making some smaller rectangle pillows to go along with them, I just need to find some good fabric.

St. Patty's Day Felt Clover Wreath

Okay...so I wasn't originally going to make anything for St. Patty's Day to hang on the front door, I was going to skip right to the spring wreath.  Then while trying to decide on what I should have my spring wreath look like, I just decided to be frugal and throw something together that was {FREE} and would serve the purpose for the next month until I gather my thoughts and come up with a spring wreath I want to make.  So I pulled out my trusty felt {FREE}, and some cardboard {FREE, luckily I got a package today while I was hunting all over the house for some cardboard to use...can you say perfect timing!}  I saw this cute little number the other day and posted it on my post a couple days ago...

@ Spare Time Sanity

So I decided to go ahead and do this for the front door since it was all stuff I had, or could work with and get it done today.  Here's what I did...

Supplies:

* Cardboard

* Glue Gun

* Felt

* Box Cutter or cutting tool

* Scissors

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Start by making a heart on your cardboard {you'll need 3 hearts total, so cut the first one and use it as a stencil for the other 2 hearts so they are all the same.}  I cut the centers out of each heart too.  Then cut a stem out of cardboard.  Then glue all 3 hearts to the stem.

Now sit down, grab your scissors and felt...and get cutting.  If your so lucky to have a cutter that allows you to cut circle felt pieces I envy you!  If your not that lucky start cutting circles.  Lot's of circles.  My circles were about 2" in diameter.  You can make your wreath as big as you want it, so I don't know how many circles to tell you to cut.  You may just have to cut a bunch, glue, and see as you go.

Once you've got the circles cut, put a dot of glue in the center of a felt circle.  Then fold it in half.  Now put another dot of glue in the center of the half moon shape and fold in half again.  It should look like the pictures below.

Then start gluing these little pieces to your cardboard.  I started on the outside edge and went around each section.  Then filled in all the empty space.  You continue this until all 3 hearts are full.  I just covered the stem in flat felt, you can do whatever you'd like.  

This is the perfect {FREE}, cute addition to the front door until St. Patty's Day.  Can I just say...that I LOVE felt!  What on earth would we do without it, it's amazing for quick inexpensive projects.

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My entry to  the appliances online  crafty creations competition. You can enter too at Lil’luna!

12 Great - Gift Ideas to fill a box or a basket

While "Pinning" away this weekend on Pinterest I came across this sweet little gift box full of goodies.

It's Sunshine in a Box!  It's a gift box filled with all things yellow {like the sun, obviously} to send off to friends or family who need a little pick me up or some sunshine in their life.  What a very cute idea.  You can find this idea over at Katherine Maries.  I also found some other great gift basket type ideas that may inspire you the next time your giving a gift to a neighbor, friend, or family member.

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Here's a great idea for a baby shower gift.  Baby to-go bags.  One for each day of the week.  Each bag is filled with a baby onesie, a travel package of wipes, a diaper, and whatever else a mom would need on the go.  The idea is to grab a bag on your way out the door if your in a hurry.  Very clever.  A new mom would absolutely love this.

@ Erin Lincoln