On the cheap: Ten dollar pantry door makeover

A couple weeks ago I went to the parade of homes with some friends, and I saw one thing in common with all the homes I was drawn to...color. I love the personality and life that it brings into a space.

then I came home and thought... my house is boring... my house needs color.. my house can look like these show homes.

I showed Nate a couple pictures of painted pantry doors that I found on Pinterest and he jumped on board.

This project cost me less then $10.00 total and took about 3 hours (start to finish--prep and drying time included)

Supplies-
Paint- I had this already at home--0.00
sign- pinterest printable I will talk about later 0.00
frame- old
chipboard letters for above door-6.00 @ Hobby Lobby
spray paint- I used the sterling silver spray paint w/ coupon it was 3.50

The paint I used was Valspar-Lake Breeze.

funny story about this paint. I was SUPPOSED to use the paint I had left over from our herringbone wall in the living room but due to pregnancy brain I was an idiot and used the paint I bought for the nursery!! SO STUPID! I didn't realize it until I was hammering the lid back on the paint can. (this is more of an aqua where the other one was a mint green) luckily the paint colors are kind of similar so it looked fine. But I am still kicking myself over it.

 

Anyways I slapped two coats of the paint on the door and called it good. I used a brush and I think it went on just fine.

 

 

 

I painted the chipboard letters a sterling silver color- I wanted an anthropologie knockoff look.

similar here-Anthro letters

 

 

I pinned the quote ages ago and always planned on displaying it in my kitchen, so I was happy when I found a place to use it/ found a printable of it for free!

link here

 

Isn't that the greatest kitchen quote?

 

I was really happy with the HUGE improvement it brought into my kitchen, it is amazing what a little color can do for a room!

 

 

What Fruit are you? I'm a veggie this week-Head of lettuce baby boy is 14 inches long and 1.5-2.5lbs. He is getting so big!

Due date:  November 15th

How far along:  25 weeks!

Next appointment:  September 2, for the dreaded glucose test!

Gender:  BOY!  :)

Total weight gain/loss: I'm at -5lbs pre pregnancy. but the numbers just keep going up.

Stretch marks: nope!

Swelling: haven't noticed any

Maternity clothes: yes-maternity pants and I have a couple maternity shirts but I mostly wear my normal shirts.

Belly button:  innie still. I don't think it's going to pop out.

Sleep: not a good day to ask me this ;) I feel like a zombie

Food cravings: none this week.

Symptoms: vegetarian, and zero energy. also itchy tummy-must be stretching!

Movement: Yes! he is so active. the doctor had a hard time finding his heartbeat at the last appointment because he was kicking around so much.

Labor signs: no

What I miss:  having more then 2 pairs of pants I can rotate. :)

What I'm loving: making grand nursery plans

What I'm looking forward to: Nate coming home in 12 days!! being apart when you are married is lame, being apart when you are pregnant is lamer. never again.

Insta-life. What i've been up to lately

Quick DIY on a target clearance item to make it match my space.

(I painted the base white, as well as some pebbles I had hanging around the craft room.)

 

 

 

I am finally starting to put the nursery together now!

(I know its completely void of color and personality now... that will change soon I promise!)

 



 

 

We decided on a theme and I'm getting a quilt made for our little man

I made a felt mobile for over the crib

last but not least, Cass and I went on a sister date to see WICKED!!!! loved every minute of it!

 

That's what i've been up to the last week or so. Nate gets home in 18 days and lets just say I am a tiny, tiny bit excited about that! And then off to Hawaii :)

 

 



Hanging yarn art

I have been looking for a statement piece of art/mirror/decoration to hang over our master bed for the longest time. I like unique artwork and with that usually comes a hefty price tag... I don't like hefty price tags, I like getting things for cheap. I have noticed in the blogging world that hanging woven tapestries are very on-trend,  but I wasn't ready to commit to making a loom for this project.

I announce the hanging yarn wall art- a project decided on because of cheap-ness and laziness!

but I think its pretty cute :) Total cost was around 20 (and now I have TONS of leftover yarn)

 

Supplies:

Wooden Dowel-Lowes

Yarn- any craft sore

Paint- Spray or craft acrylic

 

I purchased my dowel at lowes because they came in a 48 inch length vs the 36 inch length they sold at hobby lobby. I  have a king bed if that puts the picture more into perspective.

 

1.Paint your dowel- paint, stain or leave it natural, I chose a gold metallic craft paint.

 

2. I placed the wood between two chairs, this way you can kind of see what your project will look like, and it makes it easier to assemble

 

 

3. Start cutting your yarn, I would loop it around both my hands about 6 or 7 times, then knot it on the dowel, and cut the loop at the bottom

 

4. Go crazy with colors and lengths. I made sure my lengths were longer then I thought I would want so that I could trim them later.

 

5. you are done! hooray!

 

isn't that easy? I think it took me about an hour and a half total.. not including paint dry time.

23 Weeks

 

 

What Fruit are you? Cantelope

Due date:  November 15th hoping he comes earlier :)

How far along:  23 weeks! never thought I'd say that!

Next appointment:  July 30th

Gender:  BOY!  here is the picture we used to reveal the big news!

 

 

Total weight gain/loss: No idea, I am terrified to step on the scale. I feel like my bump has doubled in size.

Stretch marks: nada

Swelling: nope, none this week!

Maternity clothes: maternity pants, still wearing my normal shirts, and a couple of nate's mixed in there where I can.

Belly button:  innie but its like a crater!

Sleep: I feel like I never get enough, but sleeping alright. I shouldn't complain

Food cravings: I had my first REAL craving.. spinach and artichoke dip, and it was divine.

Symptoms: still mostly vegetarian, nausea is coming back, heartburn, indigestion and I am so so so tired. this little guy is sucking me dry!

Movement: yes, he is so wiggly! especially in the evening and around lunch time. Its the coolest!   I can see him wiggle from the outside, haven't been able to catch it on camera for nate yet. boo.

Labor signs: no

What I miss:  being able to lay on my stomach, take medicine without thinking about it and red bull slushies!

What I'm loving: I picked out fabric for his quilt this week.

What I'm looking forward to: HAWAII in ONE MONTH. EeeEEE

 

20 weeks

What Fruit are you? Mango

Due date:  November 15th. they moved my due date back 5 days.. I am so depressed.

How far along:  20 weeks..again. haha, I guess its more time to prepare right?

Next appointment:  July 30th

Gender:  its a secret:)

Total weight gain/loss:  i'm at -12LBS since pre-pregnancy weight. starting to get more of a bump.

Exercise: is working 40 hours a week exercise? I am so tired and sore every day that I cant even imagine going to to gym, which is probably a sign that I NEED to go! 

Stretch marks: nada

Swelling:I noticed a little swelling in my hands and feet when I was outside all day in the heat

Maternity clothes: I bought maternity pants! they are magic! not only are they SO much more comfortable.. but I think they help my bump look more like I am pregnant. less like I ate one to many muffins.

Belly button:  innie

Sleep: Ive been sleeping a little better, but I get SO HOT.

Food cravings: not too many this week, more food aversions.

Symptoms: still mostly vegetarian, sciatic pain, and  the cool new symptom is nerve pain in my right arm. I guess its a result of scar tissue being inflammed mixed with pregnancy. I get to wear a super stylish wrist brace. hahah

Movement:  Yes! I feel kicking all the time. I love it Labor signs: no

What I miss:  being able to shop, walk without hurting

What I'm loving: we had our anatomy ultrasound this week, it was great seeing our little one's feet and face:)

What I'm looking forward to: heading to Portland for the 4th!

Best moment this week: My mom was in town this week, and we went to the Gavin DeGraw concert. (wait is this supposed to be pregnancy related? haha)

Introducing the "On the Cheap" Series -How to throw a baby shower for under $80

 I am excited to introduce my "On the Cheap" series. These will be posts about creating, hosting, and planning while remaining on budget. I love to get the most out of my money. I am always looking for little ways to save.

I offered to throw a baby shower for one of my very good friends (friends since 4th grade say whaa?) I wanted to host a "classy" event with a limited budget. So I took out a 100.00 bill and told myself I couldn't spend a penny over. (now I turned it into a game.. is that my idea of fun? maybe.. but I have to entertain myself with Nate being gone )

Here is the break down:

Decorations $35

All my decorations were DIY. I got some pretty scrapbook paper for the Lucy banner as well as the heart garland. The Tassle garland was made using this tutorial: Garland Tutorial

Balloons were purchased at Zurchers

These cute gold chevron straws were purchased at hobby lobby using a 40% coupon

The centerpiece was different things I had laying around at home. A gold bird cage, gold candle and then some tissue paper fluffed up to look pretty.

For the cups, plates. bowls-- These colorful plates cost almost $7.00 at Zurchers. Make sure you check out the dollar store first just to see what your options are. I even purchased most of the plastic serving bowls there too.

Food $40

I wanted to keep the food simple, we ate fruit and yogurt dip, rolls with honey butter, assorted pink treats (cookies, taffy, candy)  

I made Oreo truffles recipe here

as well as chocolate covered Rice Krispie treats.

we had Pink lemonade with Sprite to drink.

After everything I came in a little under $80 which is a win in my book, especially when thinking about how much I could have spent alone on decorations :)