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Shimmering Ornaments Christmas Card

Get custom photo Christmas cards online at Shutterfly.com.

View the entire collection of cards.

3 dolla chair

I picked this chair up for $3 at a thrift store. I am painting it Blue Hubbard and ditching the awful cushion. I hope to have an "after" photo soon.

End Table Update

I found this table online for $5. I used some paint I had on hand (Blue Hubbard). At this point I have not touched the hardware. That's because I don't have any on hand and I kind of like the one that is on there. We will see. 

Total cost: $5

Should I sell or keep??

Fresh Designs in Photo Cards {Shutterfly}

Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas cards? I think not! Christmas is a little over 8 weeks away. In the past I have ordered photo Christmas cards from another retailer but the designs only come in a 6 x 71/2. That is one of the reasons I am choosing Shutterfly this year. Another reason is because they seriously have the cutest designs.

Did I mention that they have 748 Christmas designs? {plus they have a bunch of non-Christmas holiday cards}This means that you and your aunt aren't going to show up with the same design. Here are some of my favorite flat cards {you can check out the other card options by going here}:

I love the use of non-traditional
colors in these two cards

Who doesn't love damask??

Don't forget a cute address label! I am loving on these:

AND, If you want to be super creative and on top of it, send one of these pretties:

Thanksgiving cards start at just .31 cents each!

How cute are these colors??

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Nightstand ReDo

I picked this nightstand up for free on Craigslist. It was an old high school wood shop project that was never completed. My husband built me a drawer and fastened some beadboard on back. I picked the knob up at Hobby Lobby. 

Wood and screws: $4

Knob: $4

Sold in one day on Craigslist!

Chalkboard Take II

Awhile back I posted about another chalkboard but I couldn't leave well enough alone so I changed it up a bit! 

Sneak Peak

A little peak of my Halloween costume!

Girl Cave

The lovely Kate at Centsational Girl is hosting a giveaway from HomeGoods. There is a HomeGoods about 40 miles away! The key is to write a post describing your "Mom Cave" or in my case, Girl Cave.

Over the past several months I have been "working" on my craft room.  My favorite color is hot pink so it was a no brainer to paint at least one wall in that color. My husband obliged (because its my room) and even did the painting for me.I scored the hanging bird cages for a mere $2. I'm loving look but need to add something else{enter $250 giftcard *wink*}.

The workspace is made from Ikea cabinet bases and a top from Home Depot. I still need a dozen baskets or some other storage containers for the shelves. You will also notice that there is no chair at the work space {the cute aqua stool is too tall}. I would love a sassy chair from HomeGoods, but since I'm messy at the craft desk I should go with something that is easy to clean. Because this whole room is dedicated just to me, I want it to be girly, fun and creative just like me!

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