$1 holiday gifts ideas at domino
Posted on | November 25, 2008 | 1 Comment
Be the first to go and check out my $1 holiday gifts story over at domino. With this $1 story I tried to concentrate on more handmade gifts and vintage finds. Many of the gifts were made from things I had lying around the house. As my boyfriend always reminds me, “You don’t have to go out and buy everything new!” I remind myself in these tough economic times to spend less and really think about what I spend my money on. Check out the my $1 story for inspiration and budget saving gift ideas.
For more budget friendly decorating ideas including my first $1 design finds story click here.
p.s. I had a sweepstakes for budget holiday gift ideas. The winner: macaroni snowflake ornaments. Make them now!
I went crazy and painted the hallway a dark blue!
Posted on | November 25, 2008 | 10 Comments
So I went a little crazy yesterday afternoon and painted the upstairs hallway. I really didn’t need to start another project but I just wanted the walls painted. Four rolls into the process I realized it was a bad idea. The walls have major dents, cracks, and dings. We probably need to put in all new wallboard. I got really frustrated because nothing in this house is as easy as painting a few walls. I was about to give up but then realized it looked worse with a few streaks of paint just left on wall. So I pretty much said, “screw it” and painted the whole thing.
I knew I would hear it from my boyfriend when he got home (which I did) and asked why I would even waste my time painting when the wallboard needed to be replaced? Oh well, for 30 bucks of paint and a few hours work it does look better. I hung up a few photos and drawings to cover the badly dented walls. I have to clean the floors and wipe down all the modeling which is full of dirt this afternoon. So I had a momentary “I just want to paint something” moment! At least I own the place.
DIY: string bangle bracelets
Posted on | November 24, 2008 | Comments Off
I think most all of us can agree that we are probably not going to rush out and buy whatever we want for holiday gifts. I feel like majority of people that I give gifts too don’t really need them anyway. It’s more of nice gesture. So why does it have to be expensive to show how much I care?
I’ve been gathering some budget friendly diy gifts that I will continue to share throughout the holiday season. I love these simple stripe string bracelets from Martha Stewart. You can buy the bracelets from places like Claire’s for just $2.50 each. I want to make a few to give to my sister. Who doesn’t love having a gift that is totally original and made by your sister?
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