kidspiration
-NOUN /KIDSPƏˈRĀSHƏN/
1. a child, group of children, or actions of a child/group of children that elicits actions or emotions or creativity in adults 
2. an event or visual reminder that stimulates youthful creativity 
3. a creation or action specifically designed for the purpose of entertaining and inspiring youth
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Friday, October 28, 2011

$10 Garage Sale Find

I love garage sales.  Most often I don't necessarily NEED the items I pick up, but they are super cheap and add some cute decor around the house that, if bought from a store, would have cost a pretty penny.  My last garage sale find was this brown wicker outdoor coffee table in great condition (well, it was and still is missing a glass top, but I will get that later). 

My friend Jessica spotted the same coffee table too but she assured me we wouldn't need a smack down fight over this great find... she let me get it :-)  However, she challenged me to repaint it something bold and fun!  Sounds right up my alley! 
 
 
I chose an Aqua Blue for my newest patio addition and it doesn't match a THING (but that's why I love it).  Thought I'm not ready to tell the hubby just yet, now that my coffee table is aqua blue, I'm thinking some fun colored seat cushions for the black wrought iron furniture that I already have.  See?  This project is now starting to cost some major dinero.  It definitely brightens up the space though :-)  Thanks, Jessica!!!

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Girls Can Hunt, Too!!!

Well, this was definitely a first... a request for a Max 4 Advantage camouflage growth chart... with some PINK thrown in it!  I'm not gonna lie, I was a bit scared that I wasn't going to be able to pull this one off.  I didn't even know what Max 4 Advantage meant!  For those of you who are still clueless:
Max 4 Advantage Camo
My first thought?  How on EARTH do I paint that?  My second thought?  I must find this pattern on paper or fabric and decoupage it for the best effect.  So I began my hunt and I stumbled upon some matching scrapbook paper... jackpot!  Though I'm new at decoupaging, I really enjoy it and have quickly learned how to avoid bubbles or tears in the paper.  I find it just as relaxing as painting, maybe even more so.  I threw in some pink for each of the "foot" markers and of course, a Louisiana favorite:  the hunting fleur de lis in HOT PINK.  I LOVE how it turned out!!!

Kidspired's Creation:


And though this is pink, it can also easily be made to suit a boy's camo room.
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