Checklist

I like Jen's idea (over at iheartorganizing) of having a checklist of projects to complete. Also, it will give an idea of what kind of posts are to come.

Not in any particular order...

• Studio
• Unpack all the boxes in my studio/craft room.
• Set up my studio room
• Buy baskets for the cubbies
• Make wrapping station from Reader Space idea on iheartorganizing

• Guest bedroom
• Pick out bedding
• Fix Maria painting's frame (it busted during the move)
• Move the sofa into the studio
• Buy a new cushion for the papasan chair and move it to the guest room
• Look on craigslist for a bed frame (Queen)
• Buy or make a mirrored wall piece

•  Laundry room
• Paint laundry room. I'm loving a soft coral color right now.
• Hang shelves above the machines for detergent and softener
• Organize the wire rack as a sorting station.
• Install a door knob

• Master bedroom
• Paint or tape faux moulding (or maybe just go for it)
• Remove filing cabinet and TV (put in guest room)
• Adhere rug to the floor so it will stop slipping
• Find a place for the ottoman/bench
• Headboard <--this has been something I've been trying to figure out for 4 years! 
• Beadboard my room

• Master Bath
• Glitterize the mirror!
• Hang shower curtain
• Remove rust from the curtain rod
• Shower caddy
• TP holder
• Better rugs
• Hang the shelf/drawers (when I find them in a box)

• Front Bath
• Steam clean the floors
• Find a better mirror (They are awful and small and tacky!)
• Wallpaper the shelves in the corner
• Add a towel rack or hooks behind the door
• Add a lip to the bottom of the shower so water doesn't get on the floor
• Buy/make a wooden bath mat

• Living room
• Paint TV stand
• Consider painting a wall
• Hang Maria
• Put the Buddha painting in the guest room
• Make better couch cushions
• Move the room AC unit outside or give back to the landlord
• Finish making all the Mexican flowers for the vases
• Paint the vases
• Make papel picado

• Kitchen
• Make a rolling cabinet for the side of the frige (thanks reader space!)
• Think about tiling a backsplash with square inch tiles
• Add a book shelf to the kitchen and use for additional storage. (May have to paint it)
• Reorganize the cabinets
• Put magnets on the frige!
• Add some storage space on top of the frige
• Install curtains above the cabinets to hide things stored up there.

• Outside
• Weed-whack everything!!!
• Clean out the front planter and get it ready for planting in fall
• Buy 4 pots of the same size. Paint them and put address on them. Plant cacti in them.
• Install a picket fence!
• Sign up for irrigation
• Rake the backyard
• Clean up the fences
• Create some sort of patio
• Sweep the concrete and clean up debris under the oleanders
• Install locks on the security door.
• Paint the door white, if possible

   Wooo, that is quite the list! But it's an ancient house that's in crappy condition held together by gum and duct tape basically. I'm only renting but I know that my landlord doesn't care what I do to it as long as it's in the best interest of the home. Also, I plan to be here for a while. Lots of pictures along the way!

    Ericka suggests that I use instagram for my photos on this blog. Any thoughts?

Tissue Paper Candles

I took a break from all the crepe paper roses to make tissue paper candle holders using my new heart punch again!

I got these votive candle holders for $0.60 at Walmart

 Again, my new heart punch makes an appearance.

I used tissue paper that I already had at home. Not sure where it's from, but any tissue paper will work.

I used Elmer's glue to start placing the tissue hearts. I did yellow up and pink lowered and then back up to yellow so there's a staggered and overlapping look.

 Finished product.

Then I glued a Sweet Pea ($0.40 Walmart) candle to the inside with Elmers so it could be easily removed but stay in place for now.

Crepe Paper Rose

I'm making crepe paper roses in attempt to recreate a rosette kissing ball that I saw on pinterest and it led me to the idea room.

This photo is borrowed from The Idea Room website for example on what it SHOULD look like haha.

And here is my first attempt at just one rose.

Not bad if I do say so myself. ;)

Heart Punches and Paint Chips

Hola!

Last night, in a crafting frenzy, I decided to punch out some hearts using my new heart punch I bought at Michael's ($9.99) and the paint chips I took from Walmart. Unfortunately the shades that I wanted were covered in print so that became part of my hearts. Oh well, for now.

I got the H (for my last name) from Michael's summer clearance for $1.19 and I used Elmer's glue to adhere the hearts to the H. I thought about painting the H white first, but it was raining outside and I'm not patient enough as a crafter to wait for paint to dry. (I was already waiting for paint on a different project)

 

I'm going to have to take better quality photos. The flash gave everything an orange hue and I wasn't in the mood to adjust in photoshop. I hung it above the entry to the kitchen, but I will end up hanging it on the front door wreath when I make that. 

Any ideas on cheap wreath frames? I love the natural look and burlap. Decisions, decisions.

DIY Rope Basket

I got this idea from iheartorganizing to try myself.

 

 

This is me starting and I wish i noticed all the gaps then.

 

I think I'm going to line the inside with some white linen.

I got the rope at Walmart for $3.97 for 100 ft. I bought 2 packs and it wasn't enough. I'll need to go buy one more. I dyed one pack pink by soaking it in the washing machine with some pink silk pillows that were torn and I was going to toss anyway. 

I read from the comments on Jen's blog that she got her thicker rope at JoAnn's and I think I'm going to do that for the other basket that I bought. I'll probably go with a different color for the guest bedroom basket. That may have to wait though. 

Ok ok I settled on a logo...for now ;)

Or this logo?

Eh... Not loving either of them.

Updated Photosynth of my livingroom

Shelf on the left between the photos is from the Goodwill for $7


Above the kitchen entry are owl and tree decals.

Then I hung up a curtain rod with rings that have clips to clip onto things that are not hemmed for a pole or don't have holes like shower curtains. The curtain is just extra fabric my nina gave me a few years ago. I used to use it as a table cloth, but it matches my living room better as a curtain for now.

I also hung the owl mirror that my nina gave me. It's made out of metal, not sure which kind.

Photosynth of my livingroom

New Logo

I'm not 100% sure I love it, but it works for now.

My Living Room

Here is a Photosynth photo of my livingroom.

Microfiber couch has a pull out bed. It was a gift from my nina. I took off the back cushions and took out the stuffing. Then I went to the Goodwill and bought quilted pillow shames with zippers and ties. I filled them with the stuffing from the original cushions and now I have more colorful cushions for about $5.

My kitchen table is a large, Oak and Iron, Mexican made table with 4 chairs made of the same materials.

The TV cabinet was made by my uncle about 10 years ago or more. I believe it's pine, but I'm not sure.

The reclining chair was a gift from my mom boss (I am also a nanny).

The framed photos were a gift from my nina's consignment store. I tied twine around the top of one and clipped a clothespin for a little flare.

My New Bedroom

Here is a photo of my bedroom after it was painted and my bed and chair were moved in.

It's more decorated now and I shall post a more recent picture soon.

Tiffany blue color is Behr - Sweet Rhapsody 490A-3
Pink wall is Behr - Salmon Peach 190A-3 <--That's what I think I got.

My comforter is from Target, but I have a new one right now from Urban Outfitter and I have my Buddha Tapestry hung up. The rug is from walmart. It was about $15 in 2008.

Floral canvas on the right is from Ikea and the frames are from the Goodwill. They were already the perfect pink. The antique-looking mirror is from Kirkland's: Home.

Oh and the ivory leather ottoman/trunk is from Ross.