Gone Junkin': Filing Cabinet

Hola!

As you know, we have recently moved. When you move, especially into a bigger place, you discover things you need. For example, I had tons of built-ins in my last house, so I need things like bookcases and a media center. I had a filing cabinet but it had broke, so I didn't move it and I needed a new one. I always try to check out places like the Salvation Army or Goodwill for furniture. Usually you can find cheap furniture that just needs some TLC.

I found this filing cabinet at Goodwill for $4.00. It was a dull blue color with a bit of rust and dings. I couldn't do much for the dings, but I sanded out the rust and spray painted the entire cabinet brown. I think the brown is nice, however our current rental has brown walls, so I kind think I should have gone for it and done a fun color. Ah. Oh well. It will be a nice neutral color when we move in four years.

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Fabric Finds

Hi There,

I am posting my super fun new fabric purchases. (Got to love 20% off coupons from JoAnn's!) I have a few projects planned for them (diaper clutch, swaddle blankets to name a few).



The castle fabric, the owl fabric and the pink fabric are all knits. I think I'm going to use these fabrics for a tight swaddling blanket.



I'm thinking the last pink and brown fabric is going to be my diaper clutch fabric.

I have 3 Gone Junkin' finds and a super easy DIY project all to post this week. Don't forget to fan me on Facebook to get the latest posts!

Idea Thief: Swaddle Blanket

Hi There,

I have been thinking about doing this project for a while. I was going to just recreate some Velcro contraption much like a swaddle blanket I already have. (I might still do this) But this tutorial is awesome! Swaddle blankets are anywhere from 20 to 35 dollars at the store, but receiving blankets? 4 for $10 to $15...and with this tutorial that is two swaddle blankets.

Check out Shannon Makes Stuff for the Swaddle Blanket Tutorial.