Cute & Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts...

I wanted to share with you this fun & easy project I did today...

Now that Parker is in school, I am always on the look-out

 for cute teacher gifts!

With it getting towards the end of the school year, I have been trying to come up with gift ideas of my own...

Gifts that I can make myself & that don't cost an arm & a leg!!

A few months ago, as I was opening a new can of formula and getting ready to pitch the old can in the trash,  I thought to myself..."I could totally make something out of these..."

Hmmm...what to make, what to make???

Then I got an idea!!!

I will make planters out of them!!

So today, I got started!!

I took a nail & a hammer and poked drainage holes in the

bottom of the can...

I did 7 holes....you can do as many as you like..

not an exact science!!

I found this school themed scrapbook paper at hobby lobby to decorate the can with...

I took some Mod Podge & decoupaged the paper onto

the formula can...

Once the Mod Podge was all dry, I took it outside & added some potting soil to the bottom...

Then added my flowers & a ribbon (also from Hobby Lobby)...

It was cute, but still missing something...

I found some little chalkboards that I had leftover from another

project & hot glued it on...

Much Better!!!

I chose the saying "A+ Teacher" but you could write whatever you like on yours...

Thank You!!

Teacher's Name

(i.e. Mrs. Smith)

#1 Teacher

The list goes on & on...

Use Your Imagination!!!

This project was fun, easy, & cheap (my favorite)!!!

Formula Cans-Free (recycled)

Ribbon-$1.50 (on sale at Hobby Lobby)

Chalkboards-$1.00 (JoAnn Fabrics)

Scrapbook Paper-0.59 (Hobby Lobby)

Geraniums-$1.25 (Walmart..I used 2 per can)

Grand Total = $5.59 (not including tax)

Pretty cute gift for less than $6, huh?

Linking up at these sites....

Amaze Me Monday at Dittle Dattle

Motivate Me Monday at Keeping It Simple

Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden
Tuesday Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tips & Tutorials Tuesday at The Stories of A to Z

Power of Paint Party at Domestically Speaking

Show & Tell Wednesday at Blue Cricket Design
Whassup Wednesday at Elements Interiors

Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts
Wicked Awesome Wednesday at Handy Man, Crafty Woman

Transformation Thursdays at The Shabby Chic Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring Thursday at Delightful Order
I'm Lovin' it at Tidy Mom

Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest

Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge

Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous

Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots & Jello

Sunday Showcase Party at Under The Table & Dreaming

$40 Giveaway to The Love of Family & Home Shop!!!

Have you visited our Etsy Shop?

If you LOVE rosettes & ruffles...

You will LOVE our pillows!!!

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My Laundry Room Makeover...

Eeek!!!

I'm so excited to show you all my laundry room makeover!!!

And although I am not completely finished

adding all of the accessories...

I think its time to go ahead with the big reveal!!!

Come on in & take a look....

Ta Da!!!

What do you think?!?

In the words of Thrify Decor Chick...

I.AM.IN

LUUURVE!!! :)

I girlied my space up by adding some pink to the room!

Hey...I'm usually the only one in this room & I think I deserve some pink in this house full of  boys!!

I think the pink compliments my "lima bean" walls

really well too!!

And I can't tell you how much I love my board & batten!!

For such a small amount of money, it totally transforms the space and makes everything so bright & so clean looking!! Seriously...I think the total price for the B&B came into around $30!!!

My pink hydrangeas were a gift from my mom...

She bought them for me for helping her out with her etsy shop!

Aren't they gorgeous?!?

Here are just some more pics...

Sorry...I had to take one from every angle you know!

My new blog friend Jessica from Two Shades of Pink helped me come up with this idea for some fun & really cheap wall art when she introduced me to this fabric!! I love it & it matched perfectly in my new room!! I will post a tutorial on how to make these soon!! Thank you Jessica!!

Ahhh...I think I might actually enjoy doing laundry in this space!!!

Now, so that we can fully appreciate the makeover,

Let's look back to where we started....

Yuck!!!

LOVE!!!

I still have a few things I want to do in this room....

1.) I need some sort of a window treatment...I think my talented mother has something up her sleeve!

2.) I also want some sort of a curtain to hide my

A/C, furnace, & water heater.

3.) I still have a few things to put up on the wall...

4.) I would like a pretty rug to go in front of my washer & dryer.

All future blog posts of course! ;)

Well, that's it!!

I hope you LOVE it as much as I do!!

Hope everyone is having a great week!!!

I will be linking up at all of my favorite party spots....

 Before & After Party at Thrifty Decor ChickAmaze Me Monday at Dittle Dattle

Motivate Me Monday at Keeping It Simple

Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden
Tuesday Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tips & Tutorials Tuesday at The Stories of A to Z

Power of Paint Party at Domestically Speaking

Show & Tell Wednesday at Blue Cricket Design
Good Life Wednedays at A Beach Cottage 

Wicked Awesome Wednesday at Handy Man, Crafty Woman

Transformation Thursdays at The Shabby Chic Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring Thursday at Delightful Order
I'm Lovin' it at Tidy Mom

Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest

Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge

Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous

Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots & Jello

Sunday Showcase Party at Under The Table & Dreaming

Believe in the Resurrection!!

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.

Now I have told you. (Matthew 28:5-7 NIV)

(Credit)

Believe in the Resurrection!!!

"Jesus Christ as the sinless Son of God took on the punishment of sin so that those who believe in Him can have their sins removed. Christ's death on the cross was no accident or afterthought. It had been part of God's plan from all eternity in order to conquer satan & bring about the salvation of all who believe!! Without the truth of this message, Christ's death was worthless, and those who believe in Him are still in their sins & without hope."

"Because Christ rose from the dead, as he promised, we know that what he said is true and that he is God! Because he rose, he lives and represents us before God. Because he rose and defeated death, we know we also will be raised! Christ's resurrection guaranteed both his promise & his authority to make that promise!

We must take him at his word & believe!!"

Reference: Life Application Study Bible (NIV)

Fabulous Easter Tablescape Ideas...

One day I will have a big house, with a fabulous dining room, where I can host a beautiful Easter brunch for my family...

Catered of course...

I just want decorate...

No cooking please! :)

And when I do have that big dining room...

I hope my tablescape will be as fabulous as these!!!

HGTV.com

Pottery Barn

HGTV.com

HWTM

HGTV.com

Pottery Barn

HGTV.com

Pottery Barn

HGTV.com

HGTV.com

HGTV.com

KML Design

Country Living

Its a Jaime Thing

Country Living

Those of you who do have a fabulous place for entertaining...

I hope this gave you some ideas!!

Laundry Room Inspiration...

I have been a busy bee this week working on our laundry room! If everything goes as planned, I should be done with it by the end of the week! I'm so excited to show it to all of you!!

I have been searching the internet for laundry room inspiration while trying to decide on color, decor, etc.

I wanted to share with you these very inspiring spaces!!

Canadian House & Home

Domino

Decorpad

  Country Home

Country Living

Sarah Richardson

Better Homes & Gardens

Decorology

Better Homes & Gardens

Aren't they just beautiful?!?

I am trying to go with a bright, cheerful, & spring inspired space!

I think the first one is my favorite!

Which one do you like the best?

Do any of you have a laundry room that I need to check out?

Leave me a link in your comments...
I would LOVE to check them out!!

Hope everyone is having a great week!!