Whenever Peyton is napping (and I'm not cleaning or folding the laundry) I try to scrapbook or something...So the other day I decided to decorate a little for Halloween...the best part of these projects is that they were FREE because I had everything I needed! First, I made a little banner out of scrapbook paper. Then I made little ghosts from napkins and hung them with fishing line. (You can only see the line in the pictures) Then I made the little "Trick or Treat" sign with some shims from the garage, black spray paint, and more scrapbookpaper. The only thing i want to do is cover the "fence" part with black glitter...that would make it look cuter I think! I have it on top of the mirror, but I think I'm going to move it...I will add some spiderweb too! Then the other day in the store I was waiting in line and saw this so I want to make this too...
I saw this and thought it was so cute! I didn't buy the magazine, but I think I can figure it out without the directions;) We'll see!
Saturday, we cleared out our guest bedroom because I think we've had one guest stay the night in there. We both agreed it would be best to make it a toy/play room. Unfortunately, I already painted it to match the decor of the bedding and stuff and I really didn't feel like painting another room pink so for now it's staying this color. Unless I find the color I like on the "OOPS" shelf at Home Depot! Then it might be worth painting:) Here's one side...I'm going to print a bunch of black and white pictures and make a photo collage of family and friends and put it in one of the big white frames and on the little shelves. I think I might have Peyton draw/color/paint a picture for the other frame. She really likes the little shelves to the left of the cabinet where I put her puzzles and some of her books. I thought keeping the room black and white was ok because I think her toys will add enough color in there. Plus this is the wall you see from the living room and den so I wanted to keep it "clean" looking. And the BEST Part of this room makeover was that (so far) I have not spent one penny! I had everything! The shelves, frames, paint, curtains, EVERYTHING! Cleaning out the guest bedroom closet was like Christmas! I had so many home decorations and I still have more to put out!
Now I just need to work on this side and do something about that bare wall! I'm planning on painting the "shelves" to the left, which is actually a changing table that I got for free! When I got it, I thought of my friends Katie and Jake becasue they had just found out they were expecting. I knew who it came from (so it wasn't gross haha) and it was in GREAT condition! I figured if they didn't want it I would use it for some sort of storage. And I also want to cover the blue bins...maybe with damask to match the cabinet above? I want to find a little "Peyton's Parking" sign to put above her car and wagon too.
Here she was that night after we moved all her toys in!
Speaking of that black and white cabinet...Here's the story behind that...I saw it a couple of years ago at Savers. It was $13! I know...and can you believe my penny pinching ways got the best of me I passed it up! I got half way home and thought to myself "why didn't I get it?!" I could not stop thinking about it so I call information for the number to Savers and had them hold it...I don't think they are allowed to, but the guy (luckily who answered the phone) remembered I was looking at it and said as long as I picked it up that night it wasn't a problem. So I called my sister because she worked like 1/2 mile from the store and asked her to pick it up and take it to my little sister's softball game. Yes, I remember every detail about that cabinet because in my opinion it was the best thing I ever purchased and I am so happy to this day that I got it and nobody else saw it in that 15 minute span of me kicking myself in the butt for not getting it in the first place! LOL! When I got it from my sister she was like "I can't believe you didn't buy this right then!" Anyway, to get back to the point of the post...it was an ugly light yellow-brown color so I painted it black. It matched the guest bedroom furniture, but I thought for "Peyton's Play Place" it was too dark so I painted it white. I didn't worry about getting in the nooks and crannies of it because I LOVE the look of glazed furniture and that's what it kinda looks like with the black left on. I love the detail...and there is one little piece that broke off that I need to glue back on, but otherwise it is perfect! There is also a shelf in it and I keep all of our wrapping paper, gift bags, boxes, and bows stored in it. The doors are tight so P probably couldn't open it even if she tried, but I don't even think she knows it opens anyway. This was just the first coat...I know it looks a little sloppy on the edges.
Here it was before...
I also cleaned up this "catch all" in our hallway. Once I get to cleaning it somehow leads to re-decorating and repainting. I wish I wouldn't have painted the back wall of the desk this color:( I liked the dark better and of course I don't have enough left to paint it back the way it was.
Another random thing I want to share is THIS AWESOME DEAL! I got a gift card type coupon for JCPenney's which was weird because I don't rememeber the last time I went into that store. Anyway, it was $10 off a purchase of $10 or more. So Peyton and I took a drive to spend it. I found her an outfit for next summer, myself an outfit and a sweatproof travel cup. For only...$1.23! Peyton's outfit was $3.17 and my outfit was $1.97! I love these rompers and think they look so cute, but I never bought one because I just wasn't sure if I would ever wear it. Well, I figured for $1.97 of money that wasn't even mine it was well worth it! Then the cup was on sale for $5.99. And I am glad I didn't spend the $15+ at Starbucks for the same thing! The lady couldn't believe my deal! She said it saved like $65 or some crazy amount like that. I know my outfit was $44 reg. price! What a steal! I almost feel bad doing that...but not bad enough because I did the same thing with a Kohl's coupon just the other day! Haha! Although, I did buy a stuffed animal for Peyton knowing that it wasn't part of the coupon because it goes to charity. But even then, that were only $2.50! And I got a shirt for both me and Peyton!
I love my "thrifty"-ness! Kenny does too;)
I saw this and thought it was so cute! I didn't buy the magazine, but I think I can figure it out without the directions;) We'll see! 
Saturday, we cleared out our guest bedroom because I think we've had one guest stay the night in there. We both agreed it would be best to make it a toy/play room. Unfortunately, I already painted it to match the decor of the bedding and stuff and I really didn't feel like painting another room pink so for now it's staying this color. Unless I find the color I like on the "OOPS" shelf at Home Depot! Then it might be worth painting:) Here's one side...I'm going to print a bunch of black and white pictures and make a photo collage of family and friends and put it in one of the big white frames and on the little shelves. I think I might have Peyton draw/color/paint a picture for the other frame. She really likes the little shelves to the left of the cabinet where I put her puzzles and some of her books. I thought keeping the room black and white was ok because I think her toys will add enough color in there. Plus this is the wall you see from the living room and den so I wanted to keep it "clean" looking. And the BEST Part of this room makeover was that (so far) I have not spent one penny! I had everything! The shelves, frames, paint, curtains, EVERYTHING! Cleaning out the guest bedroom closet was like Christmas! I had so many home decorations and I still have more to put out! 
Now I just need to work on this side and do something about that bare wall! I'm planning on painting the "shelves" to the left, which is actually a changing table that I got for free! When I got it, I thought of my friends Katie and Jake becasue they had just found out they were expecting. I knew who it came from (so it wasn't gross haha) and it was in GREAT condition! I figured if they didn't want it I would use it for some sort of storage. And I also want to cover the blue bins...maybe with damask to match the cabinet above? I want to find a little "Peyton's Parking" sign to put above her car and wagon too.
Here she was that night after we moved all her toys in!
Speaking of that black and white cabinet...Here's the story behind that...I saw it a couple of years ago at Savers. It was $13! I know...and can you believe my penny pinching ways got the best of me I passed it up! I got half way home and thought to myself "why didn't I get it?!" I could not stop thinking about it so I call information for the number to Savers and had them hold it...I don't think they are allowed to, but the guy (luckily who answered the phone) remembered I was looking at it and said as long as I picked it up that night it wasn't a problem. So I called my sister because she worked like 1/2 mile from the store and asked her to pick it up and take it to my little sister's softball game. Yes, I remember every detail about that cabinet because in my opinion it was the best thing I ever purchased and I am so happy to this day that I got it and nobody else saw it in that 15 minute span of me kicking myself in the butt for not getting it in the first place! LOL! When I got it from my sister she was like "I can't believe you didn't buy this right then!" Anyway, to get back to the point of the post...it was an ugly light yellow-brown color so I painted it black. It matched the guest bedroom furniture, but I thought for "Peyton's Play Place" it was too dark so I painted it white. I didn't worry about getting in the nooks and crannies of it because I LOVE the look of glazed furniture and that's what it kinda looks like with the black left on. I love the detail...and there is one little piece that broke off that I need to glue back on, but otherwise it is perfect! There is also a shelf in it and I keep all of our wrapping paper, gift bags, boxes, and bows stored in it. The doors are tight so P probably couldn't open it even if she tried, but I don't even think she knows it opens anyway. This was just the first coat...I know it looks a little sloppy on the edges.
Here it was before...
I also cleaned up this "catch all" in our hallway. Once I get to cleaning it somehow leads to re-decorating and repainting. I wish I wouldn't have painted the back wall of the desk this color:( I liked the dark better and of course I don't have enough left to paint it back the way it was.
Another random thing I want to share is THIS AWESOME DEAL! I got a gift card type coupon for JCPenney's which was weird because I don't rememeber the last time I went into that store. Anyway, it was $10 off a purchase of $10 or more. So Peyton and I took a drive to spend it. I found her an outfit for next summer, myself an outfit and a sweatproof travel cup. For only...$1.23! Peyton's outfit was $3.17 and my outfit was $1.97! I love these rompers and think they look so cute, but I never bought one because I just wasn't sure if I would ever wear it. Well, I figured for $1.97 of money that wasn't even mine it was well worth it! Then the cup was on sale for $5.99. And I am glad I didn't spend the $15+ at Starbucks for the same thing! The lady couldn't believe my deal! She said it saved like $65 or some crazy amount like that. I know my outfit was $44 reg. price! What a steal! I almost feel bad doing that...but not bad enough because I did the same thing with a Kohl's coupon just the other day! Haha! Although, I did buy a stuffed animal for Peyton knowing that it wasn't part of the coupon because it goes to charity. But even then, that were only $2.50! And I got a shirt for both me and Peyton!
I love my "thrifty"-ness! Kenny does too;)
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ok seriously you need to take me shopping with you!!!!!!!!!! you get the best deals ever!!!
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