Add a splash of color-PAINT

5/17/2012

 
OK, so I am attemping to tackle the great outdoors.  I must say gardening and outdoor decorating is quite the challenge for me.  I decided to tackle my boring deck first.  The space is HUGE, but has little to be desired right now.
First step, paint.  I painted the wall yellow, which was VERY scary!!!  I was going to serve it as an accent wall.  I plan to use the same color at the front entry way.  Then I took wine bottle and filled them with irange accent plants and hung them on the wall with hook,  I covered the hooks with yarn.
The I added 3 door mirrors to give it more of a reflective look.  I painted the middle one to add a splash of color.
So here is the start of my deck outdoor living space.  I will keep you posted on the new developments!

Rug Restoration

I had a huge rug that was all sorts of stained.  I decided to stain the rug and use it as an outdoor rug.  I taped the rug off in 12 x 12 squares.  Then I took dark walnut stain and rolled it.  Then I took ebony stain and used a brush to dab on a little bit of black on each square.  Remove the tape and you have a chicly cheap outdoor rug.

Furniture Restoration

I found this beautiful outdoor furniture that was very worn. So I decided to take it and restore it.  With a little bit of sanding and staining you have a whole new outdoor living set!  Check out my chicly cheap outdoor furniture!

Stain with Style

My next idea I think is going to have to wait till next spring.  Thought I would share my thoughts with you.  My deck is slowly but surely coming along.  The deck still is in desperate need of restaining.  I figured since I need to stain anyway may as well add some style to it.  So every about 5th board I am going to stain black.  And make a horizontal black line every about 5 feets.  Where the two lines intersect I am going to make a diamond shape.  Keep you posted.  Probably wont do it till next spring since it is starting to get cold. 

Chicly Cheap Playroom Transformation

5/9/2012

 
I am finally done with the playoom (well all but the closets)!  CHeck it out!

Cardboard Stamp Walls

5/6/2012

 
Still trucking along on the playroom transformation.  I just finished painting the ceiling light blue.  Have all te roll on textured walls done.  I'm just now starting my last wall, the accent wall.  Tried something new....cardboard stamp walls.
Paint your base color.  I chose dark brown, the color I rolled on the other walls.
Cut a piece of carboard to the desired size.  I cut a 9.5x11 piece off a box and then ripped it in half so I got the ribbed texture on one side.  Pick your desired colors to stamp on the wall.  I chose green, light blue, and light tan.  You can either roll the color on the cardboard or use a brush to paint it on.
Press the ribbed size of the cardboard on the wall.  I decided to switch the direction of the carboard to add extra texture.  I would have the lines going horizontal and then the next one vertical.
Chicly Cheap Carboard Stamped Walls

Yarn Wall Decor

5/2/2012

 
Sorry its been awhile since I have posted, I have been busy trying to get the floor done in the playroom.  I took a break and started working on the workstation of the room.  I decided to make a sign that said CREATIVE ARTWORk with clipboard hung on the wall so that the kids could display their artwork!  Check it out!
Measure the size you want each letter to be.  Sketch the letter on the cardboard and cut it out.
Tape down the starting point of the yarn.
Keep wrapping the yarn around the letter till all cardboard is covered.  Tuck the end piece into the back of the letter.
Chicly Cheap kids workplace!!!