My Ghetto Drawer Makeover!

Last week I decided that my "ghetto drawers" were do for a bit of a facelift.

I saw this sweet idea on pinterest and decided to do something similar, but slightly more awesome.

;)

So I found some SUPER CUTE high quality wrapping paper at TJ Maxx (for just $3.99!), and went to work.

*sorry about the pic quality. I just has my iTouch.

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First I cut my wrapping paper to the size of my drawers

I cut my pattern into two pieces rather than make a slit, like in the original tutorial.

Oops!

Also, to spice it up. I printed out cut outs to label my drawers with. These hold some of my clothes, so I tried to pick clever things to label them with, and of course, My Little Ponies!

:)

After getting everything prepped and ready I applied a generous layer of modge podge print outs first, and then on top of them and on the rest of the drawer. Then smoothed the paper on it, rubbing out as many bubbles as I could along the way.

Then I applied a layer of modge podge on top of the paper I just put down.

You are never going to get out every bubble, so its ok if its not exactly perfect.

Basically I repeated those steps for the top half, and the rest of the drawers and Tada!

Cute drawers!

:D

Make sure you head on over to Simply Living and check out her tutorial for more in depth instructions.

Chill Day

Today was a really fun day(and so sunny and beautiful). Nathan and I headed out to Chillicothe to check out the B&B Works event. We had a grand ol time on the way: me singing songs at the top of my lungs, Nathan looking embarrassed to know me. haha.

Anyway, when we were almost to Chilli, Michelle called me and wanted to see if I was coming to Chilli. WHAT A COINCIDENCE.

:)

She, Amy, and the kids were already perusing Hobby Lobby and wanted to see if I wanted to go eat with them. We heartily accepted.

So we all went to Steak n Shake for some eats.

Michelle was excited to be there, as this picture demonstrates:

Abby obviously didn't share her mothers enthusiasm for the Steak n Shake hat.

So, we ate our various assortments of fatty foods and had a grand ol time. We even made the kids meal car.

Shake Guy is stoked to have such a classy vehicle, for sure.

Nathan didn't finish his tenders, and he didn't have a napkin, so we made use of the car. (Mr. Tender took over the joint. That'll teach you to turn your back Shake Guy.)

After we parted ways(for about 2 minutes!) we went to B&B Works.

They were having this deal where if you buy any signature collection item you got a free tote and a bottle of their preview spring lotion Country Chic. I didn't think the new scent smelled too bad. It was light and flowery, not normally my type of scent, but I like free things. So I got the bag with a shower gel and a scented oil for my Scentbug and also took advantage of their 7 for $20 soap deal on behalf of my parents. Good times, Good times.

;)

After getting my deals at B&B Works I decided to go by Claire's to see if they had their 10 for 10 deal. They did, and we went inside. What I found was SOOO much more exciting. Not only did they have 10 for 10, they had alot of bags, scarves and such for like 75% off. I got a lot of different stuff(mostly for eBay) and I only spent a dollar on each thing! CHA CHING!!

Here's a bit of a snapshot of what I purchased:

I also found a cute lil pillowcase for my bed. For just $1!

Its 2 sided! Sweet!

Pst! If you're interested in any of this stuff you should check me out on eBay!

After the Claire's haul I stopped in at Hobby Lobby to look for a wreath for our door, per my moms request. I love Hobby Lobby they have the CUTEST stuff, I swear.

Here is some of the stuff we found:

Oh yes. A Dinosaur watering can. Gardening doesn't get much better than that, people.

(PST! this would go perfect with my GIVEAWAY *wink wink nudge nudge)

Also, a teapot!

I absolutely LOVE these plates & salt and pepper shakers. They're so artsy and I adore that color of blue(its the color of my room te he!).

Ladybug egg tray. HOW ADORABLE!

Ice Cream themed stuff! I smell Ice Cream Social Theme decor!!!!

(That's what she said)

This is a long tray but I couldn't hold it far enough away from me AND get a pic. GAHH MY SHORT ARMS *shakes fist

I saw this and I almost DIED:

Its a poster print, of cupcakes. I ADORE ADORE ADORE ADORE it. Its so cute! If I had my own house and everything I would SO do a kitchen design around this picture. I wrote down the artist name and stuff and I FULLY plan to buy this when I own my own home and redo my kitchen. Its done. The ideas were already churning as I stood and drooled at the poster. ha.

I'm pretty sure people thought I was crazy in there because I was like AWWWWWWWWWW!! out loud when I saw this. haha

(I also had a MUCH more embarrassing "out loud" slip that day, but I'm not posting about it because heck, kids read this blog!

If ya wanna know you'll just have to shoot me a message haha)

Anyway, so yes, that was pretty much my day with Nathan in Chilli. It was a good day.

Cookie's First Bath!

I gave Cookie her first bath today. She didnt seem to mind it very much. haha

I used Johnsons Baby Shampoo to wash her as a substitute for Guinea Pig shampoo.

When it was all done she just shook the water off like a dog would. haha

She's so cute

:)

Here are some pics: