milk jug end table

I posted about this milk jug HERE back in November. I painted it right away but couldn't seem to find the right top. I finally settled on a wooden top from one of those little tables with three legs that screw in to the bottom. I took off the metal plates and painted it a creamy yellow. Next, tore up some coordinating scrapbook paper and modge podged it on. The little design on the front is a chalk board sticker I found at the dollar store.

Total price for project:
milk jug $10.00
table top FREE from mom's basement
Paper FREE
Paint $.50 from Lowes oops shelf
Gorilla Glue Already had laying around

TOTAL: $10.50

DI #1

Curtain Rod: $8.00
Gold Mirror $3.00
Chair $3.00 (a last minute mind change I found sitting by the cash register

Dollar Store Finds

deals #1

I have been wanting to try the glass baby bottles but have shyed away from the outrageous price tag. I was at Target a few weeks ago and found this three pack on clearance for $2.98! Score
This morning I went grocery shopping to pick a few things up. Formula being on the top of the list I headed over to the dreaded isle. I had two buy 2 get $5 off (which are always a plus and making the purchase a little less painful) As I approached the spot I noticed they were on sale and had the 20% more cans too.
So, drum roll please...Normal price $18.99
Sale price $16.99
coupon $5 off 2
BONUS: when I got home I noticed $3.00 off each can on my next purchase!!!
Regular price for 4 25.7 oz cans= $75.96 + tax
Today's price for 4 28.8 oz cans= $57.96 + tax + $12.00 in coupons
Like paying $45.96!!
Savings=$30.00

Monsters

I made these for my little nephew's for Christmas. The little one is for my 5 month old nephew. The face will be added when he gets older so he won't choke on the eyes.

Organizing class give away

On on line classs by professional organizer Aby Garvey Organizing 101. Go here to register for a free ticket to this fun class.

Christmas projects

My sister has been eying this toy chest in my moms basement for ages. My little bro was using it as a stash all when he cleaned his room. It was unfinished and hiding in a corner. I emptied it out hulled it up stairs, disassembled it, sanded it down, 3 coats of paint (it just sucked it up and I will always use a primer from now on) and stain brushed on and wiped off. Dang I loved this piece too and knew right where I would put it if I were to keep it. Since I loved it so much I knew my little sis would too. I left it dissembled because she was coming up from Utah in her Accord and I knew it wouldn't fit in the trunk. She was so excited about seeing it put together she assembled it until she left a few days later. Huge success! I love this game.


I found this clock at Ross before Christmas for 10 bucks. I purchased it with the intention of painting it black and giving it to my sister-in-law. However when I got it home I noticed a little chip at the bottom of the clock face. Part of me was sad because I new she would love it all dolled up. But, now I could keep it because I knew just the right place for it and the chip would go undetected. Oh, well Merry Christmas to me! I love the way it turned out, but I am not in love with the way the face looks. It will be getting a new face when I decide how the rest of the wall is going to look.

I purchased these sticks at Ti Pan a few years ago and displayed them in a few different ways. I wanted something new so, I decided to brake them in half. I like the way they turned out but I am thinking of spray painting them white and glitter on top of that. Not sure...they are a work in progress.

new computer...

I am so excited for my new computer!!! I have gone without for about a month not to mention my baby girl has been really sick. She has under gone a number of tests with some good results. She is doing much better :)
I have lots of pictures of projects to post! But, lets face it, I have a million things to do for tonight! Have a safe and Happy New year! Yeah for 2010!

This Christmas my mom and sister and I decided we were going to take items from around the house and transform it to an amazing little something for each other. I took it a step further and decided to do the same for all my Christmas gifts. It has been so much more rewarding and quite a challenge at times. But, my receivers are in for some fun! I have taken before and after pics I will post as soon as I get a new computer (hoping within the next week)
I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday season filled with lots of family, love and yummy goodies.

Wordless Wednesday- Porter's perspective

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