The TrendyRN

Ladder Photo Display from Upcycling Baby Crib Drop Down Sides!

2012-01-15T23:23:00.002-06:00

1. Raid a friend's garage and find a (now illegal) disassembled baby crib with the drop-down sides.
2. Add a few drawer pulls to hang some photos/ stuff from...
3. Spray paint your favorite color (standing on end, it looks like a ladder).
4. Ladder photo display!

Up-Cycle Old Bi-Fold Closet Doors

2011-12-08T17:05:00.001-06:00

My instructions/suggestions are posted here: http://4srz.zapd.co

My Dollar Tree Birthday Board!

2011-12-08T07:09:00.002-06:00

1. Start with Dollar Tree Silver Platter and Spray Paint color of your choice...
2. Add Vinyl Lettering and One Hook in center. Leave screw end of hook extended out from back to screw into wall.
3. Make (or purchase) Tags with your loved ones birthdays. I went with an initial and retro looking date applied to the tags with vinyl. On the back, I wrote full names and birthdates. I also laminated them for a longer lasting effect, but that is not necessary. Hand-written tags would be beautiful, too!
4. Hang on wall and never miss a birthday again! Just move the one that has passed to the back of the stack!
5. If you're really nice... Scan the tags you made and save them as picture files. That way, if your loved ones want to make their own, all they have to do is print out the tags, cut, and hang!

My Dollar Tree Magnetic Recipe Board

2011-12-08T07:04:00.001-06:00

Start with your favorite color spray paint and a silver dollar tree tray.

Add vinyl lettering; I made a couple of magnets with bottle caps and scrapbook paper for the front. Stabilize the paper inside the bottle cap with Elmer's Spray Glue from Dollar General... Then add two magnets to the back to secure onto fridge... Or display on easel!

Memories, Swirls, and Lifelines

2009-12-30T17:17:00.000-06:00

Adding a little flair between wall hangings..... This selection adorns the hallway outside my youngest's room, featuring a framed poster of her "lifeline" ages birth to 9. Kid art is my favorite!

Trendy Name Plaques

2009-12-28T19:46:00.000-06:00

Simple concept.... Beautiful wall art! Decorate kids rooms with style!

Personalized Tins and More!

2009-12-20T13:36:00.000-06:00

Shhhh.... keep this a secret from my mother (Nana).... but she's gonna be quite surprised with a few new personalized gifts for her birthday, Wednesday!

Framed Monogram Gifts

2009-12-18T13:22:00.000-06:00

I'm loving these! Just ask my husband, they're scattered around the house!

New Christmas Card Holder!

2009-12-11T11:51:00.000-06:00

As the weather gets colder, those Christmas cards start rolling in!

Add a little personalization to some simple frames and vases.... and a new Christmas card holder is completed and gifts are a cinch!

Live, Laugh, Love....

2009-11-29T15:20:00.000-06:00

Bear Bryant..... You Inspire Me

2009-11-19T16:21:00.000-06:00

Well...... actually he inspires my husband and youngest daughter.... but I thought I'd be nice!

Family Forever, fun, and play!

2009-11-19T13:14:00.000-06:00

New look for an old Backsplash.... Kitchen Verse

2009-11-18T13:17:00.000-06:00

My hubby is starting to be confused..... every time he comes home, something else has a new face!

Here's a few more I want to do!!!

Personalized Christmas Balls!

2009-11-14T13:56:00.001-06:00

One for the whole family plus the dogs.... oh, and plus Kaitlynn's boyfriend! We love him!

No-Mess Soap Dispenser

2009-11-12T14:00:00.001-06:00

Featuring a no mess spout for dishwashing liquid!

Personalize a laptop!

2009-11-10T19:42:00.002-06:00

Grab you a laptop skin from my favorite laptop skin selection HERE (most are $4.99 plus free shipping) and a few letters, and you've got one really "special" piece of technology!

Fired Up for My Gold Party!

2009-11-09T17:42:00.000-06:00

....and those of you that are coming... you can get fired up right along with me!

Hot candy and Christmas money for all!

New look for an old box.... Mailbox Monogram

2009-11-07T16:12:00.000-06:00

Since my team isn't playing until tonight, thought I'd create something new for our old box.... and no, our house is not crooked, our mailbox perpetually leans to the right!

Truffle Dish.... not just for truffle anymore!

2009-11-03T23:08:00.000-06:00

Another glass etching project finished today! But you won't find it full of truffles at my house..... I'm envisioning chips, candy, punchbowl cake, or even Christmas balls!

A few letters and a New Front Porch!

2009-11-02T16:28:00.000-06:00

What a difference! I added a few letters to a neat wall hanging I found at our local Collin's Sales.... and wow!

Which prompted me to redo my front porch....

Sewed up a few chair cushion covers out of red table cloths... added a few vases.... and borrowed an antique wicker chest from my friend, Tiffany.... and the job is done!

The Happy Kitchen

2009-11-02T00:03:00.000-06:00

Can't wait until my husband tries to figure out what's different in the kitchen in the morning! He's becoming fearful that I might stamp something on him! Just thought I'd add some happy words in the big blank space above my sink..... and it turned out just marvelous!

New Tag for the ol' Pony....

2009-11-01T20:34:00.002-06:00

Now, I just gotta figure out how to put it on there!

Instead of "Backdoor Guests are Best"

2009-10-30T19:12:00.000-05:00

Thought I'd add a little warmth to our mudroom entrance with a new saying.... May all who enter as guests, leave as FRIENDS!

Greetings, Ladies and Gentlemen!

2009-10-30T08:40:00.000-05:00

When you visit me.... you're gonna know who you're visiting.... just by looking at the front door! A little nostalgia, a little modern.... two ideas creating one great look!

Home and Family Wall Art

2009-10-29T20:26:00.000-05:00

Just a little addition to our hallway..... not too much, just right!

Etched Glass Monogram

2009-10-29T19:11:00.000-05:00

I'm so excited! Just one more project, that's all I need! This ordinary glass container is now extraordinarily exquisite! The possibilities are endless!

Soak Your Cares Away.....

2009-10-28T11:05:00.000-05:00

Before there was a hodge-podge of art that was really boring! After.... well... 'nuf said!

A couple new looks in the bedrooms....

2009-10-22T22:08:00.000-05:00

Just a small addition to the Master Bedroom......

.... Some dreams last a lifetime..... I thank the Lord every day for the precious husband He sent my way!

....and a little quote for Kaitlynn's old bedroom..... although it's hard to wake to sunbeams since the window treatments are made for room darkening.... oh, it's the thought that counts!

Whoooooooo's your biggest fan?

2009-10-22T22:00:00.000-05:00

Been busy making some car art! Just so happen to be a proud UNA Lions and AHS Tigers Mom.....

2nd Project.... DONE!

2009-10-22T00:10:00.001-05:00

I've been trying to find something to put in this awkward space FOREVER.... and woohoo, I found it!

And.... a little extra added to balance out the wall....

First Project.... DONE!

2009-10-22T00:08:00.000-05:00

And, I'm loving it!

Look what else I'll be doing.....

2009-10-21T09:00:00.000-05:00

Wow.... I'll never sleep! I keep finding more and more projects to do with my new toy! These are example pictures of some of the things that's going to keep me busy for the next couple of years!

Wall Lettering/Art

2009-10-20T21:39:00.001-05:00

Here's a sample of things other folks have done that I'm going to be able to do with my new toy!!!! Can't wait!

Did I mention how excited I am?

New Hobby!

2009-10-20T18:43:00.000-05:00

Well.... I bit the bullet, I bought a die-cut machine and tons of supplies.... looks like I'm going to have another obsession/hobby to fill my time! I'll post pictures after I try this out on a few guinea pigs (you know who you are).... Hopefully, everyone will be pleased with their new artistic additions! How can adding a personal touch ever go wrong? (I'll be letting you know how it can, I'm sure!)...... Now off to wait for the UPS guy!