Hiding the Clutter!!!

   

This is a trick that I use ALL over our house. A basket can house a number of things and make a cluttered room look instantly pulled together. The only problem I have with a traditional basket is it's color. I love a good accent color and the old looking wood just doesn't do it for me anymore. 

   I used black Krylon spray paint on this basket to revamp my kitchen. Instantly it looks new and polished and keeps all of my bills, grocery lists, batteries, band-aids, match box cars and whatever was on my counter when the doorbell rang, put away.....a quick whish of the wrist and my clutter looks 'organized.' Nobody will ever know about the secret hoarder that lives inside of me when I'm home alone :)  The best part is. This project cost about $2. I bought the basket at Goodwill for $1 and I already had the can of spray paint in the garage but I only used about half a can!

Materials:

• Thrift store basket
• Spray Paint
• Cluttered space 
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 Here's the spray paint I always use and LOVE:

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Stock the Bar Party!

  

   This will just be a quick post but I wanted to share my new 'Stock the Bar' line from Blossoming Buttons...This invite design has been my most viewed on Etsy so I decided I should make matching cupcake toppers!

  This design comes in both printable and pre-printed and are great for decorating a themed party on a budget! If you are planning an upcoming wedding shower take a look!

DIY Shoots and Tunnels Car Garage

This project really became a favorite in my household.   Not only was this 'shoots and tunnels car garage' (as we call it) fun to make but it has also logged many hours in our household as favorite toy.  It is super easy to make,  completely made of recycled materials, and is a really sturdy toy that has really proven its durability.  Eli, my two year old, is so into cars right now. Really, anything with wheels that moves.  He has had more fun with this homemade contraption than with any other new toy he has acquired.  I feel good knowing that he can still appreciate the simple (and cheap) things in life. :)

Materials:

• Soda 24 pack cardboard box
• 3-5 paper towel/toilet paper rolls
• scotch tape
• scissors
• paint
• Hot glue gun (optional)
• Stickers (optional)

   Start by deciding where you want your 'shoots and tunnels' to end up. Arrange them so the cars will end up in different places once out of the tunnels.  Think outside (or inside) of the box :) I cut two holes in our soda box so one tunnel could go through the box... I really scored some mommy points for this idea.

  Tape or hot glue the shoots and tunnels into place. I put tape around the outside of some of the rolls and some on each opening.

   Once you have all the shoots and tunnels you want, paint the entire thing with any color paint. We just used one color but you could also paint a scene, highway, etc. all over it if you child is a bit older and able to paint 'things.'

   We painted before nap time so it could dry for a few hours, then we added foam transportation themed stickers all over it....done! Our 'shoots and tunnels car garage' as Eli promptly called it was ready for action! 

   Eli still plays with this daily and we made it over a two weeks ago...it has also held up and so far (knock on wood) and I have not had to patch it up anywhere!

  Enjoy this fun, simple project and take the time to explain to your kids the importance of recycling and using our imagination!