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Showing posts with label teen/kid rooms. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

For the Love of Books Bathroom -- the details

Head on over to So You Think You're Crafty and vote for my Love Sign Knock Off if you haven't already.  The last day is tomorrow and the voting is close!!
Last week the theme on SYTYC was Children's Literature.  I submitted my For the Love of Books Kids' Bathroom.  Here are all the details in case you want to copy any of the items I used....

We will start with this wall grouping.  The frames are a hodge podge of ones I owned and ones I purchased at the thrift store.  I picked a color scheme and started painting the frames in a variety of colors.  The picture "mats" are all scrap book paper that I had on hand.  All of the vinyl quotes for this entire room I cut with my Silhouette.


I tried to incorporate a variety of my kids' favorite books.  Some classic and some newer titles.  I started by scouring the net and pinterest for any printable book quotes and pages.  I also stalked the thrift store.  I did not want to tear any pages out of the books we owned and loved to read. 


The above Dr. Seuss picture and quote came from 364 Quotes in 2011.  I picked this particular version because I adore having the cat in the hat on it!  If you search around, that quote is available in tons of options.


 The above printable came from my friend Michelle on The Scrap Shoppe.  She even has it in different colors if you want another version.  I fell in the love with the colored version.  I also added quite a few other elements to the bathroom to remind my kids to read...


This was a thrift store sign from the 80s.  I painted over it in that pale yellow.  Then covered up with the letters R E A D and painted a dark grey around them.   


 My oldest daughter loved pooh when she was little...okay so she still does at almost 18!  So I could not leave him out.  The above picture was found on pinterest but alas had no original source.  I did not find a source but here is my pin if that helps.   


Last but not least is a page out of a beloved book.  My son LOVES this book!  I picked up another copy at the thrift store and used it for my framing.  The book is called Easy Street in case you are interested.  Next up is the bathroom shelf...  


Again lots of framed book pages.  I had to include Arther....


Plus more Winnie the Pooh (he has the best quotes).  Some starfish and some kiddo painting also got added to the shelf...


Oh yes, I also added READ to a little container in scrabble letters.  Scrabble letters definitely belong in a book themed bathroom, don't you think?

For this little arrangement, I stole a page from a Corduroy book and added some vinyl to the wall...


Why yes I do have a chest of drawers in the bathroom!  This lovely jewel actually holds all my tablecloths, linens and things.  I don't have a place in the kitchen and this works just fine. 


I took a Mickey Mouse book from the thrift store and made myself a runner for the chest of drawers.  Just torn out pages and tape.  Absolutely nothing fancy but it is oh so cute...


The towel holder that I spray painted ended up on this chest of drawers.  A few book stacks and some beach themed accessories...


See that old Horton Hears a Who book??  That one was in the free box at the thrift store.  They were going to RECYCLE it!!  Seriously.  They throw out vintage books that are not in the best condition.  I rescue as many as I can....but it is hard....


That is all for my bathroom tour.  I hope you enjoy my bathroom redo as much as we do!  It is a great improvement.  So bright and cheerful now!  Plus, I hope it encourages the love of reading to continue to blossom in my kids...


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Monday, February 6, 2012

Love of Books Bathroom -- I need YOUR vote!

This week's theme over at So You Think You're Crafty is Children's Literature.  We are a book loving household and I really wanted to use all of my kids' favorite books in a project.  Which meant it needed to be a pretty big project!  So I made my "For the Love Of Books" kids' bathroom.  I took some classics, some favorites, and some that I personally just love.  They all became decor in the upstairs kids bath.  And my bathroom needs YOUR vote!!  So pretty please head on over and vote for me!!  More details on the bathroom next week but here is a peak...

I added in some wall vinyl and some inspirational Dr. Seuss prints.  Plus I took every opportunity to reinforce the love of reading in our house.  Each picture holds a special memory for me and the kids.  There are books that reflect each child at different stages of their childhood.  It is like a trip down memory lane. 


Now don't freak out.  I did not rip up any of our beloved childhood favorites.  I either printed the images from the net or bought used books from the thrift store for this project.  One of those thrift store books became a runner for the dresser I have in the room.  Books mixed with some beach themed accessories to create a lovely bathroom for kids of all ages.


I hope you enjoy this room as much as I do.  I hope to add favorites to the collection over time and as the kids grow.  It keeps the lovely memory of favorite books alive in our house.  Which in turn, I hope, will keep the love of books alive!
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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Sunburst Mirror {Teen Room Spray Paint Projects} @aptguide @krylondiy

Continuing tonight with projects from my zebra themed teen room thanks to Apartment Guide.   Tonight we are talking spray paint.  Yes it is hard for me to believe that we have had gorgeous spray painting weather in January.  But I am not going to complain about it.  My first project is a gorgeous sunburst mirror...made from a thrift store cast off!

What was it you ask?  Some sort of candle holder.  I immediately saw a sunburst mirror...don't you?


See it has little feet on the bottom....so I am thinking it was a candle holder in its former life.


But now...silver spray paint, a dollar tree mirror, and some glue.


The perfect touch of glam mirror for a teen room!  Heck I would even take this one if she decides she does not like it!


Oh so lovely!


This little table was also on my spray paint list.  It was a $2 yard sale find many years ago and needed a new life.  I chose my beloved Krylon dual spray paint in black. 


Sanded down a little and a few light coats.  We have a winner!


That is all for my teen room makeover.  I hope y'all enjoyed!  Next week we will talk more about the Seasonal Items Storage Closet and you will get a bathroom makeover reveal!  It has been busy around these parts!

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Zebra Jewelry Organizer with @aptguide and @plaidcrafts

If you missed my zebra themed teen room, head on over and check it out now.  Also don't forget to enter the giveaway for a $50 American Express gift card from Apartment Guide
Now do you want to see how I made the zebra jewelry organizer?

It was actually pretty simple.  The trick?  Finding some of these goodies at the goodwill....


They are wooden trays that are meant to grip onto your couch arm.  I just saw solid wood jewelry organizer...


I just removed those brackets from the back.  Spray painted them black.  Then added on a zebra print using the Martha Stewart pearl paint from Plaid...I love that shimmer!


I actually took the zebra print lamp and roughly copied the zebra print on it.  It took two coats of the Martha Stewart paint to get it to look like this...


Zebra print is extremely forgiving to paint.  Trust me...no one will see your mess ups.  Don't be scared.  Jump on in and paint on some zebra stripes.


I picked up a set of hooks at the dollar tree for $1 and spray painted them in silver. 


Then just screw them into the wood...


A couple of saw tooth hangers on the back of each one and you are ready to hang...


The frame for earrings above it I made almost two years ago...


I think these pieces will transition well to the college dorm.  Plus now her jewelry is all organized and where she can see it!  Come back tomorrow and I will talk about a few more teen room details.


Disclaimer -- I received the Martha Stewart paint from Plaid for free.  However, the opinions and project are all mine.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Zebra Themed Teen Room

 I am participating in the Apartment Guide “New Year, New Style: Decorating on a Budget”  Blogger Challenge.  I am tackling my teen's room as she prepares to head off to college.  See our planning process here.  I wanted to update her space with items that will transition well to college.  The challenge was to take $150 and refresh the space.  You will have to read all the way down for the budget breakdown.  


The place to start is bedding.  We were adding zebra touches to the room so we had to have zebra bedding.  First, I had my teen pick out the bedding she wanted.  It was zebra with pink cheetah touches.  (Cheetah!!)   I then scoured the net for the best price.  Would you believe that JCPenney had the best price by far?  As in 1/2 as much as the other guys.  $55 for whole bed in a bag set.  The best part of this deal?  She had gotten zebra sheets a few months back.  I was able to use the cheetah sheets as fabric for other elements in her room.  BONUS!  The art above her bed I made over a year ago.  It is just black and white fabric with the "peace, love, and happiness" added on with heat n bond.  I then stretch the fabric over the top of an oversize frame.  We collect "E's" whenever I find them at at thrift store.  The ruffle pillow cover was from group dealz a few months back and it was actually given to me by a great friend.   

 


Now for the desk area.  She already had two memo boards.  I used my own tutorial for covering memo boards and recovered both of them.  The zebra desk lamp came from Big Lots for $15.  I will be talking specifics about some of the elements more this week...so look out for more on that mirror on the left. 


My daughter loves quotes of all types.  I had purchased some quote art for her for Christmas this year.  We had not hung it up so this was the perfect excuse to use it.  I will be showing you more about that white and green covered memo board in a few weeks. 

  

The other memo board got covered in zebra.  The fabric came from Hobby Lobby and was clearanced at $5 a yard.  That tone on tone black ribbon also came from Hobby Lobby at $2.99.  The roses are from the boyfriend so free to me.  :)


Some of that cheetah sheets ended up recovering a pillow that she already had.  The colorful crochet is courtesy of my teen.  Yes she is a crocheter.  :)  The storage ottoman was $14.99 at Big Lots and will be making the college trek.  Perfect to hide things in.  There was also a pink hamper that I failed to get a pic of and it was $5 at Big Lots.  Do you notice a trend?  My fave stop for budget decor is Big Lots!


Another budget friendly idea is to frame fabric and hang it on the wall....


I had the frame on hand.  I just added in the fabrics and a piece of the ribbon in between them.  Instant art with things I already had on hand...


Spray paint was also my friend for this makeover.  Those wall boxes were already on the wall and they are filled with momentos.  Around the mirrors are post its with quotes on them.  I told you...the girl loves quotes. 


I just had to make a zebra jewelry organizer.  I will talk more about that tomorrow night.  This is definitely something that can go with her to college.  Plus it makes a bold statement! 



She has also became the scarf diva.  So we took a scarf hanger and an over the door hanger and used it to display her scarves....





Ready for the cost breakdown?


Bed in a bag $65 (shipped)
Lamp $15
Hamper $5
Ottoman $15
Spray paint $10
Zebra fabric $10
Ribbon $6
Scarf Hanger $3
Craft Paint $2
Hooks $1
Button Kits $6
Thrift store finds $7.50

GRAND TOTAL $145.50



The best part is that every single item can transition to her dorm room and beyond.  Gotta love that!  Stay tuned as the rest of the week I will let y'all in on some more room details!


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