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Weekend craft projects (Labor Day edition)

September 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Yesterday, in honor of Labor Day, I took the liberty of not laboring. Not on my blog, at least. I spent the weekend watching a lot of Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix (the Mr. & I are totally addicted) and doing some DIY projects that I’ve had on my list for a while. Here’s what I worked on:

DIY Washi Tape Magnets

DIY washi tape magnets | TheMombot.com

I picked up this metal box that holds your power strip and cords at Ikea a couple of months ago; I love the organization it brings to my desk top! I wanted to make some magnets to stick on it so that I could put important notes to myself on the box, since it sits right in front of me on my desk. I came across a tutorial for DIY washi tape magnets and was sold. It was so easy:

  1. Find an old realtor magnet
  2. Tear off the design
  3. Place washi tape on magnet
  4. Cut with jagged edges to look like torn tape

Except, I didn’t have any washi tape, so I used scrapbook paper. The best part was that when I pulled the realtor info off the magnet, it left a super sticky layer, so I just laid my scrap paper right on top and was done. I was originally planning on using mod podge to stick the paper to the magnet, but didn’t end up needing to.

DIY Locket Necklaces

Locket necklaces | TheMombot.com

Last week I scored this set of locket necklaces on Pick Your Plum for just under $7. But when I got them in the mail, I realized that there was no way to put your photos in them… no grooves or anything for the photos to stay put. So I got creative. I scanned the lockets so that I could create a template in Photoshop, picked out an image of my two little ones for one locket, and then created a “love” graphic for the other. After I printed them on cardstock, I mod podged over the top of them to give a layer of protection. Then I used some permanent glue to keep them in the locket. I guess if I ever want to change them, I’ll have to glue over top of the old ones, or see if I can tear the old ones out. I think they turned out cute, nonethless.

DIY Magazine Storage Tray

DIY magazine storage tray | TheMombot.com

DIY magazine storage tray | TheMombot.com

I talked about making this DIY magazine storage tray a few weeks ago, but just finally got around to getting the materials and putting it together. It was super simple and cost me about $15. It’s the perfect storage solution for my magazines that I can’t bear to part with and know I’ll want to refer to one day (or the ones I still need to read…). Plus, I love the tangerine color. Now I just need to keep my 2-year-old from riding on it…

What did you do over the long weekend?

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I get it. It's a little weird. But the girls I've I get it. It's a little weird.
But the girls I've seen do it best, look adorable.

I think it looks best with an oversized tee or sweatshirt, tennies or slides, and a small crossbody bag.

You can't argue with comfort.

For the record, these are women's sleep shorts that I've had a couple of years from Old Navy. If you buy actual men's boxers, you might consider sewing up the pee pocket 😜

Don't spend a lot on this trend; these shorts are made from the thinnest of fabric and shouldn't cost much. Don't be fooled by a retailer that wants you to spend just because it's trendy.

But if you see some cute boxers and want to give it a go - then do! Bonus - if/when the trend ends, you'll have pajamas on the ready 👏

It's solid weekend wear, but I'm not going out to dinner in it...

#boxershortsforgirls #boxershort #ootd #womensfashion #styleinspiration
Another project down in my son's room! I knew I w Another project down in my son's room!

I knew I wanted some sort of built-in feature in this bedroom, but it was hard to figure out what, because we turned it into an active space where he could run and play and needed a lot of room.

So I settled on a built-in bookcase with the slatted design feature, which I'm in love with!

The best part about it is that if he ever decides to upgrade his bed, the space will also accommodate a full or queen size bed going in the opposite direction. It adds so much interest to this room and hopefully will be here for a long time!

One of the things I love most about DIY projects is figuring out how to make something - it's like a giant puzzle. I saw photos of these slotted wall room dividers on Pinterest and just figured it out as I went. All in all, I had very few hiccups and it only took me a few hours to put together. I think I only cursed once?!? And so I call that an extreme DIY win...

Now that the sports wall, the climbing wall, and the built-in feature are complete, the last thing to do in here is some additional painting. I'm thinking of using a contrasting blue color for the closet doors and back side of the built-in, and perhaps trimming out the window with it as well. Then I need to switch out the light for a fan and this.room.is done 🙌

Details: I used two IKEA billy bookshelves, screwed together and secured to the wall. Then wrapped them in white oak plywood. I ripped down 2x4s into 1.5x1.5" square dowels (heavily sanded!) and used pocket holes on the back side of each to secure to the bookshelf and the 1x4 in the ceiling. It's very sturdy!

Go back in my reels to see the other projects from this room! 

#diy #boysroom #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom #builtins #bedroomredo #girlswhobuild
This climbing wall took half a day and cost under This climbing wall took half a day and cost under $100!

We are lucky enough to have 13' ceilings in our bedrooms, so a climbing wall seemed to make sense in my son's room as we worked on the remodel.

He is a super active kid with #ADHD, so his room redo has involved lots of activity spaces! Go back in my reels to see past projects and follow to see me finish this up!

#diy #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom
Another to-do checked off my list for spring break Another to-do checked off my list for spring break room makeover!

I added very subtle striping to the wall to mimic a soccer field and keep things classy. ⚽

Stick around to see the next project - a climbing wall!

(And go back in my reels to see the sports wall)

#roommakeover #soccer #kidsroom

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