Gonna get brave!

So Etsy.com has some creative stuff. These are actually necklace pendants made from scrabble tiles! I thought this would make a great gift for my niece, who's birthday is coming up on Valentines Day. I don't know what overcame me, but I went to Michael's and found most of the supplies, but only after lots of research. There's a cheap way to do these, then a real way. Thanks to some awesome guy on You Tube who makes resin jewelery for a living, I now know how to do this the real way. But only after watching 3 very lengthy, detailed videos.

COULD IT BE??

So for once, here's a post that isn't about some adventure, or about some cleaning/organization project! (Although my office got a makeover... another time perhaps.) I was asked to put together an invitation for a baby shower, and I had so much fun doing it that I felt bad for charging. The green one was decided on, but, surprisingly I like the purple one the best. I don't even like purple, or pink for that matter. Maybe it's the color combination.

So now I'm inspired to consider a crafty kind of project. Have you noticed lately everywhere you look it's all about silhouettes, flowers and birds? Maybe not you, but I have. This stuff is everywhere, and I kind of like it. I have a closet full of square pillows, access to a vinyl cutter and a heat press.... now I just have to learn to sew. I do have the artwork though!

24-hour Makeover

Ever since day one, I've been overcome with anxiety every time I entered the Gear Room. We enjoy alot of outdoor activities, but seriously, this is just ridiculous. I'm embarrassed of this picture - it can only be shown because this is the "before" to the "after."



First everything had to go to the living room, so we really looked like slobs. Then I painted one wall in the Gear Room green.

There are very few reasons I will get up at 5am, but going to IKEA with the intention of spending money is one of them. We got back at 7pm and began in on the real fun.

This closet amazes me. There are 12 drawers and 3 large bins. Everything is organized and has it's place.

All the backpacks now hang on the wall. There are 5 heavy duty shelves in the corner holding tents, boots and some other stuff. Zach has a 8 ft. long work station where he can pack up his gear.

And this is my favorite part! The pegboard was cheap and easy. And so practical.

All the sleeping bags are stored nicely underneath. This was a relatively inexpensive project, and worth every penny for our sanity. But I do hope the next IKEA trip is because we are going to buy a kitchen!! Or a bathroom... or even both!