recycled dresser with missing drawers

So I found this dresser on the side of someones curb that they were throwing away noticed the drawers were missing but I knew I can still put it to good use. I browsed through Pinterest and got some really great inspiration. I used about 3 different paint colors I had around the house in a satin finish. I only had to sand the top down.

 



UPDATED RATTAN BAMBOO FURNITURE

WHITE RATTAN BAMBOO FURNITURE                                 

AN EASY AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO UPDATE OLDER BAMBOO FURNITURE IS TO JUST SPRAY IT WITH A GLOSSY SPRAY PAINT OF YOUR CHOICE , I DID SAND THE BAMBOO DOWN A BIT SINCE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY STAINED, MY SISTER IN LAW MADE SOME BEAUTIFUL COLOFUL NEW PILLOWS AND NOW HERE WE HAVE IT, A NEW PORCH SET!

Ribbon Trim curtains on sheets

Easy Ribbon Trim Sheet curtains

 

I bought two full size sheets at Walmart for $11.00 a piece in white, and 2 disks of Gross grain ribbon from AC Moore at around $3.00 each. At first I tried to use the fabric glue which literally sucked! the glue showed through the ribbon and it did not stick. I ended up sewing it straight on with the ribbon still attached to the disk it came in . Keeping the ribbon attached to the disk made it very easy and fast to sew on and in a straight line. I am going to ad two more panels to these windows though , to create a fuller effect.

 



moroccan inspired marrakesh table makeover and handpainted mirror

Marrakesh inspired table

 

I just redid my daughter's bedroom in a Moroccan middle eastern inspired setting.

 

I found a great little table for $10.00 at Goodwill and painted it a salmon peachy color , often used in Moroccan settings. It is acrylic paint . I left the slate black for now.

this mirror is one I hand painted , it was a Walmart bought mirror and my dad cut the wood out for me



 

SEMI HOMEMADE FUDGE

FIVE MINUTE FUDGE

 

VERY SIMPLE FAST AND DELICIOUS AND YOU CAN GET AS CREATIVE YOU LIKE WITH FLAVORS. I DID A STRAWBERRY WALNUT AND A CLASSIC ROCKY ROAD

 

YOU WILL NEED

1. ONE CONTAINER FROSTING

2. 1 BAG CHOCOLATE CHIPS

3. NUTS, CHERRIES , MARSHMALLOWS OR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO PUT INTO THE FUDGE

 

I USED ONE CONTAINER CHOCOLATE FROSTING , DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS  MARSHMALLOWS AND WALNUTS FOR THE ROCKY ROAD AND ONE CONTAINER STRAWBERRY FROSTING WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND WALNUTS FOR THE STRAWBERRY FUDGE.

BASICALLY PUT YOUR FROSTING AND CHIPS IN A MICROWAVE SAFE BOWL TO MELT TOGETHER , ONCE MELTED MIX THE NUTS , CHERRIES ETC INTO IT . POUR MIXTURE INTO A GREASED CONTAINER AND REFRIGERATE UNTIL SLICEABLE ( ABOUT ONE HOUR) I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE TRADITIONAL WAY OF MAKING FUDGE BUT IT TASTE JUST AS GREAT AND ITS FAST FOR BUSY MOMS!

 



COLORFUL DIY ABSTRACT ART

 

HEY GUYS HERE IS ANOTHER SIMPLE YET CREATIVE IDEA TO ADD COLOR TO
YOUR WALLS WITH IMAGINATION AND INSPIRATION. I DECIDED TO KEEP MY WALLS WHITE WITH A POP OF ORANGE NEAR THE KITCHEN, I LOVE COLOR AND DECIDED TO USE IT USING MY DIY ART , FURNITURE AND ACCESORIES . I WILL SHOW YOU ALL THE COMPLETED LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM ONCE FINISHED. SO HERE WE GO TAKE YOUR TIME WITH YOUR PROJECT AND BE CREATIVE IT ABSTRACT ART SO DONT GET TO CONCERNED IF ITS NOT EXACTLY THE SAME! HAVE FUN!

THE FIRST STEP IS TO PAINT YOUR CANVAS OVER IN WHITE . I USED A GLOSS WHITE CRAFT PAINT. LET DRY.
I THAN STARTED TO PAINT IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE SIDES USING A MEDIUM CRAFT ART BRUSH AND CONTINUING WITH ALL THE COLORS.

 

I DID TAKE 2 DAYS TO COMPLETE SINCE I ADDED LAYERS OF COLORS AND WENT BACK IN WITH WHITE UNTIL I REALLY LIKED IT . LET ALL YOUR COLORS DRY WHEN SATISFIED AND THAN ADD YOUR GOLD CIRCLES OR WHATEVER COLOR YOU LIKE

I DID THIS USING A FEW DIFFERENT SIZE GLASSES AND DIPPING THE RIMS INTO GOLD ACRYLIC PAINT.YOU DONT NEED MUCH! I ENDED UP FIXING THE 2 FREE HAND CIRCLES LATER ON! SO ONCE THIS IS ALL DRY I WENT OVER IT WITH A CLEAR GLOSS VARNISH TO MAKE IT REALLY GLOSSY AND SHINY.

 

THE WHOLE PROJECT COSTED ABOUT $15.00 WITH THE CANVAS AND PAINT.

 

 

EASY LEGO CAKE

EASY LEGO BIRTHDAY CAKE

I MADE THIS CAKE FOR MY SON'S 3RD BIRTHDAY AND IT CAME OUT DELICIOUS IT TASTED LIKE A WEDDING CAKE , VERY DENSE AND PERFECT FOR DECORATING! THE LEGO BLOCKS WERE MADE BY USING A SILICONE MOLD WHICH I FOUND EBAY FOR $8.00. I MELTED CHOCOLATE IN THE MICROWAVE AND ADDED FOOD COLORING! THE CHOCOLATE DID COME OUT VERY THICK SO I ADDED A BIT OF SHORTENING TO GET IT BACK TO A POURABLE CONSISTANCY! I FROZE THE CHOCOLATE IN THE MOLDS FOR 20 MINUTES. OK HERES THE CAKE RECIPE!

I USED THIS MARTHA STEWART WHITE CAKE RECIPE

 

18 tablespoons (2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans

4 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising) plus more for pans

1 1/2 cups whole milk

9 large egg whites, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2 tablespoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 1/4 cups sugar

Directions

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour three 9-by-2-inch round cake pans, tapping out excess flour; set aside.

2. Step 2

   In a medium bowl, stir together, milk, egg whites, and extracts. Into a second medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

3. Step 3

   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. With machine running, gradually add the sugar. Continue beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl as necessary.

4. Step 4

   Add one-third of the flour mixture and one-third of the milk mixture, and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Add remaining flour and milk mixtures in 2 separate batches beating between additions to fully incorporate. Scrape down sides of bowl, and stir by hand to finish.

5. Step 5

   I USED ONE LARGE 9X13 RECTANGLE PAN . Smooth surface with a rubber spatula. Bake until top of cake springs back when lightly pressed and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

FROSTING RECIPE

 

4 CUPS OF SHORTENING

16 OZ POWDER SUGAR

CLEAR VANILLA EXTRACT

BUTTERCREAM FLAVOR EXTRACT

 

WHIP UNTIL THICK AND CREAMY. THE THICKER THE BETTER . THIS RECIPE IS EXCELLENT FOR DECORATING CAKES BECAUSE ITS FIRM ! GOES ON NICE AND EASY!