Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Salt dough ornies and a thrift store makeover

I love salt dough ornies, so I made some for Valentines Day. Simple and easy recipe--- 2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup water---- roll out and cut like cookies. Bake at 300 for 45-60 minutes(varies depending on the thickness)-- You can also paint words, polka dots, etc if you want.Make great bowl fillers.
I figured I would make some for St.Patty's while I was at it: Fun huh? If you decide to make some, show me!!!



I bought this collection of items for about 50 cents each:



Here is the first makeover ( the heart that used to say forever)

Monday, February 1, 2010

Dollar Tree Makeover-- gotta love finding treasure for one dollar.

I found this pear soap dispenser at the Dollar Tree. (It comes with soap... and they had an assortment of fruit shapes).





So I decided to grunge it: (mod podge/cinnamon mixture painted right on):

Are you ready to see how to get this much fabric for $5?

That is right!!! $5 per bag at the thrift shop!!! You are going to stain and grungy and cut and rip and tear anyway... this way it doesn't feel so bad.