Less Than $4

I will forever be on the hunt for a good deal and if it only cost a $1, I cant pass it up. To some I may be considered cheap, but I like to consider myself "Money Conscience". With all that being said, here are a few items I picked up for the low low this past week.

Thrift Store $0.59
(Matches my Bedspread)

Dollar Tree
(The Girls Love Sandwiches Even More)

Target $1
(Makes 4 Cards)

Thrift Store $3.88
(Regular $20 @ Target)

Thrift Store $3.88
(I've been looking forever for This)

I hope you guys can find some "Hot Deals"!

Ash

Kitchen Canvas

I found this really cool idea for Kitchen Art online and just had to try it (with a few modifications ). It ended up not costing me a dime, other than sacrificing a set of Silverware. 

"How To"

Mine isn't as fun, but works with the colors in my Kitchen. You never know I might one day decided to change it up and go crazy with color.

Supplies: Canvas, Paint, Silverware, Hot Glue

Stay Crafty!

Ash

DIY-No Sew Pillow

This is probably the easiest thing I have ever done. All you need is a great piece of Fabric and any size Pillow. Total cost was less than $10 and took maybe 5 minutes!

Lay Out Pillow on Top of Cut Fabric

Begin by Folding the bottom Half of  the Fabric

Fold Top Half Over the Bottom

Fold the Ends together Like a Tootsie Roll
&
Just Tie them in a Knot of Your Choice

The Finished Product

Happy Monday!!

Ash

DIY Cork Letter

"C" for Cuesta

Supplies: Corks, Hot Glue, Outline, & Cardboard
(can also use a Wooden Letter to Cover)

I had no Real Strategy, If the pieces didn't Fit I
just cut them.
(It was Kinda like putting a Puzzle together) 

I'm Very Happy with it.
Thanks, Chris for the Corks!

Hope you all have a Great Weekend!

xoxo, Ash

DIY Planners

Being the slightly OCD person that I am.  I have at least 2 planners at all times, full of Lists, Coupons, Post Its, and Project Ideas. When I say this cool way to DIY a comp book, I knew I could make it my own. 

Step By Step Instructions:
http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-planners.html

 I Used all Leftover Materials
( Cost $0.00)

It took less than 10 minutes

Next week I plan to do a step by step Tutorial on just how easy & personalized these can get.  Using Scrapbook paper and whatever fun items I can find at the craft store, I have a feeling  I'm going to end up with a shelf full of colorful planners....OHHH JOY!!

Stay Crafty,

Ash

Images

I'm sure that we all have something or someone, throughout the week that we can count on. Wither it be an always smiling face or that Chocolate Chip Frappicinco on Mondays mornings. For me, I know at some point during the day Michael is going to email me a few images that he thinks I might like. Here are a few:

Fall is Coming

This Makes me Smile

Dr. Seuss

Kinda Creepy, But Pretty

Love it

"Hallelujah Mountains" in Avatar

Tree Man

Seaside Oasis 

Every time I check my email its like opening a present and brings a smile to my face. 

Luv u Mikey!

Ash

Book Art

I found this image while goggling for "DIY Book Art" and instantly was on a mission to try to recreate this.  Many Goggle searches later, I found out this was made by an artist and the likelihood that I could do this was slim to none.  Always the optimists, I decided to make my own, just simpler.

All you Need is an Old Hardcover Book & Time

Play with Different ways to Fold Pages
(all 250)
I went the Easy Way & just Folded all the Pages in Half

Finished Product

I'm working on several more to arrange on the wall around my bookshelf and will have pictures up soon. 

Have a Great Week Ahead & Stay Crafty!

Ash

Sneak Peek

Today I'm working on a Pretty Cool Wall Art Design!

Any Guesses?

Just a Little Color

Until I can find the perfect mismatched knobs for my dresser. I decided to work with what I have and decorate the old ones.

Using Leftover Paint 

Holding the Screws Means no Paint on your Fingers

One Coat is Never Enough

They Still Look Boring........

Of course I had to Hot Glue Something on them

The Great thing about this Project, is that I can make it as "Gaudy" as I want.

Happy Monday!

Ash

Covering a Lamp Shade

Recently, I have been throwing around ideas to improve the look of my boring bedside lamps. At first, I was thinking about Stenciling them, but couldn't come up with a design that would work in the room. I've had this scarf in my closet since winter, waiting to be worn or used. It has a variety of colors, textures, and sparkly.  So I sacrificed it to the craft gods (they don't really exist) and cover my lamp shades:

Supplies: Shades, Material, Hot Glue, Scissors
(I don't know what I would do w/out a Glue Gun)

Step 1: Work your way around Gluing Material around the Inside
Step 2: Cut excess Material around the bottom & Glue around the Bottom
(I took the easy way, I'm sure there's a more step by step way)

Before & After

Now that my Shades are so Stylish, the lamps themselves are in need of a paint job.

Stay tuned for that, its sure to be a learning experience.

TGIF,

Ash

Cork Coaster

Supplies: Corks, Knife, Hot Glue

Step 1: Cut Cork, try to make same size (each cork is about 6 Disc)
Step 2: Arrange & Determine which side is going to be the "Ugly Side"

Step 3: Hot Glue Edges
(Make sure to Test that it Lays Flat)

Finished Product
(I needed Something to sit my Candle on)

Happy Thursday, 1 More Day Till Friday!

Ash

P.S. Thanks Christina for the Corks, keep them coming!

Can Lights

I don't have it in me to throw anything away, especially if I might find a use for it in the future. So with that in mind, I have been keeping my large coffee cans(we can't live w/out the Java) and smaller aluminum cans (just everyday cans). And what do you know I had an idea....Lets turn the cans into Lanterns or Candle Holders:
                              

1st Step: Draw out a Pattern
2nd Step: Drill out Pattern
(I held the Can, it would have been safer if we had clamps)

Look into the Can to make sure its "Pretty"

Finished Product

This was Super Simple and made a Great gift to my Brother & Sister-in-Law for there Anniversary.

Happy Hump Day & Keep Crafting!

Ash

Are You Ready?

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few weeks. Then you know that Football Season is less than 3 weeks away(something like 18 days). That gives me just enough time to figure out what fun new crafts, food, and decoration ideas, to make in order to celebrate each and every game. Here are a few ideas:

ROLL TIDE!!!
(Yes I'm a Bama Girl)

Themed Cookies

These were made by a friend of mine
http://www.facebook.com/sugarcitysweets

Who doesn't love a Cheese Ball

Seven Layer Dip

In the words of Sandra Lee "Its all about the Tablescape"

In the end all you really need is a game, good company, and something to munch on.

(and sometimes a stiff drink)

I'm hoping to post at least one project a week, related to the upcoming game. So check back & see what I can come up with.

Happy Tuesday & Let the countdown begin!!

Ash