Computer Desk Make Over

Before Photo of the Desk

SOOOOOO, I found an awesome computer desk for me at a yard sale :). LOVE the configuration of it I have 2 printers so it was perfect for me and FREE!!!! On the short...the people were moving and said please take whatever you want guess they were sick of sitting out in the lovely West Texas weather to scrounge up the bucks for their stuff they didnt want to load up LOL, but that awesome combo got me the perfect desk for FREE!!! NOW the down fall to this desk was it was scratched up pretty bad and had some water damage where it was a little bubbly looking SOOOOO I got my crafty mind to working cuz I just loved the configuration & size of the desk. This is also one of those great projects that is simple and you can go REAL crafty or REAL simple! I will also be doing this thing to a few other pieces as I get my redocorating on in my house :) SO to start this shin dig you will need the fallowing supplies ....

~Supplies Needed~

Whatever furniture you are working with in this case Computer Desk

Mod Podge (I used Matte) Amount will depend on size of project

Fabric of your liking

* Please make sure you get a fabric that is long enough to cover the area

Paint if you want to paint the object before hand (I didn't)

Paint brush

Fine Sand Paper

And extras such as a Daughter & late night coffee :)

NOW down to the nitty gritty haha!

~Instructions~

To begin this make sure it is completely clean of dust and dirt. This is where you may paint the object if you so desire,  painting MUST occur before Mod Podge. For those of you who dont know what Mod Podge is let me tell you ... It is the liquid gold to crafters it is a glue and sealant at the same time, it dries clear and will adhere to almost anything! Awesome sauce stuff !!! (Helpful pointer I find out here it is cheaper to purchase at Wal mart opposed to the craft store, I have even seen on pinterest that you can make your own) Now you can rough up the area you are going to apply the fabric to with sand paper if you choose, I didn't but I wish I would have.Now then gather your supplies and lets get started!

1. Take the paintbrush and smear the mod podge on a small area to get it pinned down where you want it. On this you can start on one side or in the middle. I started mine in the middle cuz the fabric will stretch a little when glueing, but on one side will work too make sure there is enough for the sides to be covered!

2. Work out all airbubbles with a roller or your hands.

3. Begin glueing more of the fabric to the object, you can do this slowly or the whole table whatever you feel is easier for you, remember you have to work out the air bubblies quickly cause it dries fairly fast.

4. Once you have this glued down you can cut off excess and begin glueing to the sides. I personally on my project left a little extra and glued some to the underneath to cover the underneath I could see.

5. Now you can just pour some Mod Podge over the top (Not real thick) and spread it out quickly over the fabric to coat everything well.

6. Wait 15-20 mins to let dry, enjoy coffee & a lil chit chat :) 

7. Take a WET piece of fine sand paper and GENTLY go over the surface to smooth it out. 

8. REPEAT Steps 5-7..... 2 or 3 times.

Then BAM your DONE with your gorgeous new piece of mod podge furniture !  

*Sorry I did not get photos of us actually glueing the fabric on our hands were covered in mod podge as you are doing it you will see why LOL.

AND...........

Our Finished Computer Desk :)

Here is a shot of the fabrics I used up close.

And I had actually purchased so extra material to cover over my pillows to keep everything matching:)

and ended up having enough material to recover our lovely computer chair SCORE!!!

It was super simple .. disassembled the chair covered with new material stapled on with a staple gun & reassembled :)

Homemade Shaving Cream

HOME MADE SHAVING CREAM

I can remember the first time I shaved my legs ... I sudsy-ed up a bar of soap bubblied up my legs & shaved, tried shaving my skin a few times too (LOL). As I got older I began using shaving cream in a can, ya know the the silky foamy kind. Well I traded in the nicks& cuts for a nice razor burn looking reaction because I was allergic :/. SO I settled for using the foamy body wash or conditioner. It always left my legs DRY & Scaly ! Though I didnt mind so much because I have been doing it for many years .(Jeez that made me sound old) Now my daughter has begun shaving her legs and just like her mommy she's allergic and the soap trick leaves nicks & cuts ...YUK! So I was on a mission to find a shaving cream we weren't allergic to. I had a friend tell me (a new DIY'er) how she has began to make all these things at home and its saving her a ton of money. Shaving cream just happens to be one of those items :). So I thought what the heck ? We have tried everything else. So I internet searched homemade shaving cream, believe it or not there are a million and one ways to make shaving cream hahaha. SO I whipped up a few batches & tried them out ! I liked the original ok... but then I had to tweek it just a little to suit my likeing :}.

So, if you have some “work” to do on your legs before they see the summer sun…give these easy shave creams a try! And don’t be afraid to try different ingredients, etc. This is one of those very “forgiving” concoctions. Just be sure and share the leg love with someone  :]

Shaving Cream #1(Original)

~Supplies Needed~

Shampoo

Conditioner

Lotion or Hand Cream (depends on the thickness you want)

Oil of Your Choice(almond, coconut, olive, baby)

Bottle of Your Choice

Cup & Tablespoon Measurement

Funnel

Fragrance if Wanted

~Recipe~

1 Cup Shampoo

1 Cup Conditioner

5 Tablespoons of Lotion or Cream

5 Tablespoons of Oil

Few drops of Fragrance if wanted

~Instructions~

1. Take measured Shampoo, Conditioner, lotion, & Oil (Fragrance oil if wanted)combine them in to a jar.

2. Shake jar well until all is mixed well.

3. Funnel into bottle & ENJOY!!!

Shaving Cream #2(My Version)
~Supplies Needed~

Shampoo
Conditioner
Lotion
Vitamin E Cream
Shea Butter Cream
Oil of Your Choosing(Almond, Coconut, Baby, Olive)
Some Fragrance Oil
Measuring Devices
Funnel
Bottle
~Recipe~
1 Cup Shampoo
1 Cup Conditioner
5 Tablespoons Vitamin E Cream
5Tablespoons Shea Butter Cream
5 Tablespoons Lotion
5 Tablespoons Oil
Few Drops Fragrance Oil
~Instructions~

1. Take measured Shampoo, Conditioner, lotion, & Oil (Fragrance oil if wanted)
combine them in to a jar.
* You may Have to melt down Vitamin E & Shea Butter Cream. (I did)

2. Shake jar well until all is mixed well.

3. Funnel into bottle & ENJOY!!!

Because I wasn’t sure how I was going to like this or if we would be allergic …I decided to make HALF a batch. (So I basically cut in half each ingredient listed above.) But now that I know how much I LOVE it…I will definitely make a whole batch next time.You can alter the ingredients to make it the texture & thickness to your likeing.

After attacking my legs with a razor tonight, my legs feel so soft and smooth and happy! Hope you all like it as much as I do !!! Now shave it up & go smoothly into the world :]

Diaper Wreath

Diaper Wreath

I'm sure by now you have heard of a diaper cake ...But what about a diaper wreath?!?! Well this is a diaper wreath & one of the cutest stinking things I have ever made! I of course made my sister the normal diaper cake for her baby shower center piece, but now it was time for Baby Zarek (isn't that the cutest name?) to join us here in the world. I was so excited to meet my new nephew :]. We have always bought a door hanger for everyone in our family to announce the baby's entrance on the hospital door, which also makes a great nursery decor. They are so plain and drabby they are a stuffed animal with pretty much a homecoming mum bottom. Well after making her sister-n-laws diaper cake, guess who had extra diapers to play with?!? Thumbs out pointing to myself YUP this girl right here! I had seen the wreath on pinterest before so I of course tweaked it to where I liked it and WHALA, an absolutely adorable diaper wreath! This is the one I made for my sister to hang on her hospital door; it was a complete SMASH HIT! She had the cutest door in the whole joint. All the nurses & staff kept asking where did you get the door hanger?? Her reply with a big smile, "My Sister made it for me" :) Made me so proud!! So I hope you get as much joy out of yours as we did ours!

~Supplies Needed~

Floral Styrafoam Round Wreath (cheapest)

20-30 Diapers(depending on size)
*I used size 4 & I used the target brand due to the cute design.

Rubber Bands

Ribbon 1/4", 1"& 1/2"

Baby Shoes or Sandals

Toys of Some Sort. I used a stuffed Dino & Chain links.

Sticker Letters & A few Scrapbooking Stickers.

~Instructions~

Lets get this P-A-R-T-Y started !!

1. Take the Round floral wreath, open up diaper and place around it secure it with rubber bands.

2. Take 1/4" ribbon tie around each Diaper, leaving a little length for decoration.

3. Place bow Pre-made or hand made in the center top of the wreath.

4. Take 1/4" ribbon Tie onto shoes then tie around slight side of the top of the wreath so they are hanging in the center of the wreath.

5. Tie toy to slight side top of the opposite side of the wreath in the same manner so it is hanging in the center of the wreath.

6. Begin adding Stickers & other embellishments to your liking.

 BAM! Wreath done SOOOO SIMPLE & SOOO CUTE !!!

Roll Diaper Cake

~ Roll Diaper Cake ~

Have you seen the diaper cakes? I have seen them online upwards $80.00! WOW! So here I will give you the step by step way of

making a Diaper cake which is super, super simple! They are great way to give a baby shower gift. With this type of diaper cake you can add blankets, towels, or whatever you can roll up.

~Supplies Needed~ 

60-70 Diapers (depending on how big you need it to be)

Rubber Bands

1- 1 1/2 in. Ribbon

Baby Items : Pacifiers, bottles, lotion, bibs, receiving blankets, miniature stuffed animals, baby towel, onesie, wash cloths, baby hygiene products, toys, etc.

Sticker Letters

2 Round Cake Pans (12" & 10")

Glue Gun
Cardboard Cake Round

~ Instructions ~

Here we go ! lets build this cake !!

1st (bottom) Tier

 1. Start by rolling up all the Diapers securing with rubber bands.

2. Roll up blankets, onsies, or towels, secure with rubber bands.

3. Take a large round cake pan begin placing the diapers and blanket, towels, or onsies.

4. Secure the entire layer with a large rubber band and remove the entire layer from the cake pan.

 5. Measure out ribbon to go around the first tier and cut !

6. Wrap ribbon around and secure with hot glue.

YAY!!! The 1st tier is done.

2ND (middle) Tier

1. Take the smaller cake pan and begin filling it with the already rolled diapers.

2. Secure the layer with a large rubber band.Remove from cake pan. 

3.Measure out ribbon to go around the tier and cut.

4. Wrap ribbon around and secure with hot glue.

AND the 2nd tier is now done.

3rd (Top) Tier

1. Take the already rolled diapers making a small circle & secure with rubber band.

2. Measure out ribbon & cut.

3. Wrap ribbonaround layer & secure with hot glue.

TIME ASSEMBLE THIS BAD BOY!! (LOL)

1.Place the tiers together.

2. Add all embellishments. Toys, pacifiers, bows, sock roses, Letters for name :)
3. You can also wrap a blanket around the layers instead of using ribbon for a smoother look.

You Now Have an Awesome Baby Shower Gift !

Foot Prints To Your Heart Craft

Foot Prints To Your Heart

We Made this as a Father's Day gift, but you can make it for any holiday or just a pretty piece of artwork  I also made myself one with all three kids feet :)

~Supplies needed ~

Stamp Pad or Kid's Paint

Poster Board or scrapbook paper

Frame

Any other embellishment you would like to add

(I used a Happy Father's Day stamp)

~ Steps~ 

1. Take a child and/or a napping baby, stamping the foot with a stamp pad ( or paintbrush with paint). Make sure to get every part of the foot.
If you have a child under 1 like I do my BEST suggestion is sleeping though it may take a time or two LOL... I would get him asleep get one print try to hurry and do the second one with a kicking foot hahahahah needless to say we did it a few times and got ink everywhere before I got it :) 

2. Take the poster board or scrapbook paper with something hard behind it to press down, if its an older child you can place it on the floor.

3. When pressing the feet on start with the left foot slightly angled with toes outward then do the right foot over lapping at the heel the same angle. You may have to do these two steps till you get it the way you want it.

4. On my personal art I put there name and 2012 small along the side.

5. You can decorate the frame anyway you like :). On the one of mine I put a bible verse Mark 10:49.

You can also lightly draw a heart around, poke some little holes and put some stitching.

6. Cut the new footprint picture to fit the frame & Frame it in :).