I'm doing it!

Since I'm trying to be more fashionable and am really into re-purposing this year, I decided to give Kendi's 30x30 remix another go. I will admit that I tried it last year and failed miserably because I got too busy and let it get away from me. This time Kelly from Mrs. in Training (along with my budget) has me motivated to give it another try. Below are my 30 items (actually only 29 because I couldn't find my denim jacket for the picture). I am going to try to have fun layering and adding accessories to make my spring outfits more versatile and fun. I will be posting a few of the outfits I remix the next few Wednesdays. Fingers crossed I actually go through with it this time!!!!

If you're interested in linking up. Kelly has posted the following dates to link up:

• Wednesday, May 1st:  My 30 selected items 
• Wednesday, May 8th:  Days 1-6
• Tuesday, May 14th:  Days 7-12
• Monday, May 20th:  Days 13-18
• Monday, May 27th:  Days 19-24
• Monday, June 3rd:  Days 25-30

Have any of you done the 30x30 remix challenge? How did you do?

*Linking up with Shanna

The couple that Pinterests together...

"The couple that Pinterests together, stays together." -Jena Roach

Jena sent me this quote the other day after I posted about Drew helping me with a project and I laughed out loud because it has to be true right? The project I'm sharing with you today was 95% completed by my sweet husband because I'm no good with accurate measurements or a table saw. I am however awesome with a paint brush! This has to be my favorite project to date...wooden ladder turned shelf!

We have a corner in our house where our Christmas tree always goes, but when the tree is put away it always feels empty and I have been searching for the perfect thing to fill it. I was browsing one of my favorite blogs, A Beautiful Mess and saw this amazing project to turn a ladder into a shelf. What?! Cheap...check, My style...check, Handy Husband with power tools...check.

We started by finding a wooden ladder then Drew started measuring and sketching away. Once he figured out how wide and how long each board needed to be for each shelf he got out the table saw and some old ply wood from the shed and started cutting. I helped by taking action shots. Oh and I painted an old chest the same color as the ladder too, see I did something. If you attempt this project for yourself just know that the rungs of the ladder are not level and will require you to glue some extra pieces of wood to make them even. We used Gorilla Wood Glue to attach the pieces.

My house is very rustic and I love incorporating nature any way I can (old flower pots, an old watering can, leaf fabric on the seat cushions, Moss covered letters, etc.) I can't wait to "style" my new shelves with some plants and old treasures! Who knew a ladder could be turned into a shelf? Talk about a re-purposing project...I love it! What do you think?

Original pin found here.
Check out my boards on Pinterest here.

Making Valentine Cards with...celery!

This year instead of going out and buying Valentine's day cards I decided to save money and use what I already had lying around the house to make my own. Here are a few things you might have around your house that you can pull out to use...

I also used old scrapbook paper that has just been sitting in my craft bin and pulled out some of my punches and stamps. Whatever you use, just have fun!

And leave it to Martha Stewart to get crafty using a vegetable!

Here's a peek at the other cards I've been making! I can't wait to send them out.

Check out my first Re-purposing project with Pipe Cleaners here.

The Re-purposing Project Volume 1: Pipe Cleaners

In keeping with my 2013 goal of being thankful for what I already have, I am starting up a series called The Re-purposing project. I'm looking for things I already have around the house and finding new ways to use them!

While we were putting away all our Christmas decorations we went on a cleaning/organizing rampage and I came across a long lost craft bin full of supplies. As I was digging through it, I found a few packs of Pipe cleaners and decided that I needed to come up with a few ways to use them. The first way was inspired by an idea I saw on Pinterest and is an easy way to keep clothes from sliding off of hangers. We all know how annoying that is right? All you need are a few pipe cleaners and a plastic or metal hanger. Simply twist 2 pipe cleaners around each side of a hanger to make grips for your shirts. I tried it on a few of my shirts and it works like a charm!

Speaking of charms...with Valentine's Day coming up, instead of going out and buying wine charms to keep track of wine glasses, make your own wine charms with pipe cleaners. A heart is easy and perfect for any Valentine's day party you may be having! You could also make an X, O or an arrow!

And one last way to use pipe cleaners courtesy of my beautiful cousins...

Can you think of any other fun or practical uses for pipe cleaners??