What Meegan Makes

vintage style, cottage living, home cooking

A Can of Paint Makes All The Difference

By 13 Comments

I just love me a good can of paint, don’t you??  I think a can of paint makes all the difference.  What about you??  I want to show you how paint can make a difference in the look, feel, and balance of your home.  It doesn’t even take much time.  Just a little creativity.

 

Here are a few samples of what I mean:

 Paint makes all the difference

My Book Shelf

Paint makes all the difference

Our Bedroom

paint makes all the difference

Jen’s Home

paint makes all the difference

My Vintage Craft Cupboard

paint makes all the difference

My Thrifted Coffee Table

paint makes all the difference

Our Bedroom

Oh My Goodness!!  What a difference!

A Can of Paint Makes All The Difference

I love paint because of the fresh look, but also because of the minimal cost in the long run.  Not everyone can buy a new home, or afford to make over a room.  Start out by going to your local home supplier and purchase a quart of paint.  A quart goes a long way when you are painting furniture.

Have fun, be creative, and make your home a cozy place to be.  Try new colors.  Colors you have been longing to try, but don’t just have the courage to use.  Give it a try-just one small tester can even will work.  If you don’t like it-paint over it!!  That’s part of the fun and creativity as well.

Thanks for coming by today.  I love your visits and comments.  They make me smile everyday.

Make it a terrific Thursday!!

signature

I share little bits and pieces of my blog and life on: Pinterest Facebook Hometalk Google + Stumble Upon Bloglovin’ twitter Instagram  

Sharing this post at some of these amazing blogs.

 

The Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow

By 2 Comments

It’s time for another “The Best of What Meegan Makes-2012″….

Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow

Don’t you just love pillows???  I REALLY like them!!  I pretty much look at them in any store I go into-TJ Maxx, Pier 1 Imports, Home Goods, Target, and even Wal-Mart.  You just never know what you are going to find!

While I have been changing the colors throughout our home, I made a couple of “Botanical” print pillows.  They looked great, but I needed something different to go along with them.  Something I created.

So, I began searching and looking.  Then the creative juices starting flowing!!  I knew that if I could make this:

Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow

Then I could make another style, too!

Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow

I found just the right green to go with my other pillows-Yep, you got it-It was on SALE!!  I got to work and made a pillow from an old pillow that was navy blue (That was not going to work anymore) and from this fabric.

I started cutting out the shapes and sizes I wanted.  Using Fabric Glue, I began to create my own design.  I really like using felt.  There isn’t a bias, or fraying, and you can cut anywhere or way you need to. It also adds texture to your projects.

Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow
Pin It

Doesn’t she look just great with my other pillows????  I am REALLY pleased with how it came out!!  I have used these pillows in my living room, TV room and bedroom.  Yeah, I guess you could say I pretty much love them!!

I would love to see some of your ideas, too!  Let me know what you come up with.

Thanks for following me and joining in on my blog!  I am having such a great time, and I hope you are, too!!

To follow my blog by email,  just below the comments check the box that says, “Notify me of new posts by email”.  Simple!!

Let’s Stay Connected:

Pinterest Facebook Hometalk Google + Stumble Upon Bloglovin’ LinkedIn twitter

Best of 2012-My Botanical Pillow

This post is linked to some of my favorites on my blog roll.

Anthropologie Inspired Pine Cone String

By 2 Comments

While strolling through Anthropologie, I spotted a Pine Cone string.  Only problem, it was $38.00 on sale.  Boo!!  I remembered a bag of small pine cones I had at home and I did have some hemp string-so I was set!!

Cute little silver pine cones were just what I needed.  I divided them up to use on four strings.

 I hot glued each pine cone to my hemp string.  Spacing each string of pine cones differently-so they wouldn’t be perfectly spaced.

How cute are these??  And just right for the wreath and this space!!

 They came out just how I pictured!!  I think I might make some to hang in another window, too…

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you are enjoying the cold weather and the season.

Are you following my blog by email yet??  Just below the comments check the box that says,

“Notify me of new posts by email”.  Simple!!

Let’s Stay Connected:

Pinterest Facebook Hometalk Google + Stumble Upon Bloglovin’ LinkedIn twitter

Make it a marvelous Tuesday!!

Linked with: Its Overflowing I Should Be Mopping CraftOManiac Get Outta My Head Please Practically Functional Cowgirl Up Brassy Apple Coastal Charm Kammy’s Korner Elizabeth & Co Alderberry Hill Shaken Together Home Stories A2Z 504 Main Lil Luna Savvy Southern Style From My Front Porch All Stars Block Party LiveLaughRowe House of Hepworths Freckled Laundry Whipperberry DIY Showoff Happy Hour Projects Ginger Snap Crafts No Minimalist Here White Lights On Wednesday 52 Mantels {Primp} Made In A Day Craftionary At The Picket Fence French Country Cottage The Dedicated House Creations By Kara Redoux Debbie Doos The DIY Dreamer My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia The 36th Avenue

Twelve Under $3 Christmas Decorating Ideas

By 21 Comments

 

 

I looked around our home and realized that I have Twelve under $3 Christmas decorating ideas!!  How cool is that?? Since I have so many, I thought I would share them with you, too!!

 Chalkboards are such a fun trend right now-so make these super easy ones.  Using clothes pins you can put them anywhere, even on your tree!!

 Decorate a paper mache’ ornament.  They are on sale everywhere right now!!  I know you already have paint and glitter.

 Buy a book from the thrift store.  Roll up some cones and make a banner with stamps.  Easy!!

Use an old pickle jar, fill it with Epsom salts and place your tiny Christmas figurines in it.  Tie some twine around it, and even add a wire handle!!

 Add some white and sparkle with a cotton ball tree!!  Simple and a great craft for the kiddos, too!!

Using another paper mache’ ornament, mod podge your torn book pages to it.  While it is still wet, sprinkle glitter on it!!  Looks like from PB don’t you think??

 Flock your own tree!!  For a$1.50 you can buy “canned snow”.  I flocked 2 of our trees.  They look amazing!

Decorate your chandelier with greenery, sticks, pearls, and tulle.  Bring some of your icicle ornaments along, too.  Now your chandy is ready, too!

 Copy some old Christmas Carole pages.  Tie some twine and clip with  a clothes pin to an empty frame. Wouldn’t this look great by a Nativity??

 Make a book page garland to adorn around your tree!!  Super easy!!

Buy a couple of birdhouses to bring the outside, in!! Paint and glitter them up, and viola!!  Winter in your home!!

 

Speaking of bringing the outside in-bring in some old branches from a tree!  Hang some birdhouses and icicles on them and you are set!!

I hope you have enjoyed and been inspired by my Under $3 Christmas Decorations!!  You can always make your home look nice without spending a lot of money.  It has been a delight for me to share them with you!!

Thanks for stopping by today and letting me share what I love to do!

Make it a terrific Thursday!!

Tickled Pink Times Two Party No.10 with Halloween Features and More!

Are you following me by email yet?  Get my posts straight to your email, without missing a post!! Let’s Stay Connected: Pinterest Facebook Hometalk Google + Stumble Upon Bloglovin’ twitter Instagram

 

This post is linked to some of my favorite link parties here.

FEATURED ON SHABBILICIOUS FRIDAY MAGAZINE

FEATURED IN EVERYTHING HOME MAGAZINE

FEATURED ON HUFFINGTON POST

FEATURED ON HUFFINGTON POST

MY OWN RECIPE WAS FEATURED

FEATURED ON GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Designer Insights from Terry’s Fabrics