So we got our house 3 years ago and the kitchen is ok, but could definitely use an revamp. My only problem is I hate wasting money on things. What I mean is even though the fridge & oven are cream they work perfectly. So why go spend $3000+ on a LG french door fridge if I don't need to right now.
The problem is that I really do hate the color. So I figured with my left over chalkboard paint from another DIY project I would paint the fridge. If it turned out awesome, if it didn't that would be my clue to buy new appliances.
Well, guess what!? It worked and looks adorable in the kitchen! I absolutely love it and I'm sad I didn't think of it sooner.
Things you'll need:
-Chalk board paint (any color)
-Small grain sandpaper
-Small detail paint brush
-Door and cabinet roller kit
-Painters tape
-Rag
-Chalk
The how-to is really simple:
Wipe down the fridge, when its dry lightly sand it and then wipe down again.
Tape off any sections you don't want painted. I did the detail work first and then used the roller. Do one section at a time. I didn't completely follow the directions, after 30 minutes I applied another coat and in 8 hours did another. I waited 48 hours to wipe it down and then use it as a chalk board.
I've been using it daily. An eraser (ebay has good deals on erasers) will remove the chalk, however a lightly damp rag will remove all traces of previous drawing/lettering. Purchase a metal locker pen holder and use it to store your eraser and chalk.
NOTE- I got my black paint at Home Depot, but the bottom image is from Lowes.
The Hubby, Wee P and our friends who have been over love the revamp!
I've been saving up our empty wine bottles and have asked friends to save theirs as well and I soon had enough to made my rock garden wall. (Thank goodness our friends are alcoholics!!)
I was short a few wine bottles when I took this image, but that issue has now been corrected. I did 24 bottles each row. I cleaned all the bottles, removed the labels and then used the old corks and cut them into 2. I stuffed them back into the bottle because I don't want anyone making home inside my lovely bottles.
For the lights, I couldn't find any solar lights that I liked. I wanted some unique to go with my unique wine bottle border. When I was looking at the Good Will I came across these light globes and instantly knew I needed these for my garden. I went to Target picked up some color changing solar lights that also have an option of being a "clear/white" light.
When I got home I staked the lights into the ground and topped them off with the globes. TADA, instant solar lights!!! This took less then 5 minutes to do. When we have friends over they keep asking where I got these and I love the fact I can say I did it myself. I also like knowing, no one else has these. :)
TIP- The light globes come in my shapes and sizes. Make sure the opening will fit over a solar light is my only suggestion. Otherwise go small, go BIG...endless possibilities. I'm looking for some white colored globes now, because I want some in our backyard.
Cost for lights- $1.99 for each fixture (2) and the lights were on sale @ Target for a $1.50 each (2)
Yes the title says thyme as in the herb, but don't let that scare you. These by far have been the popular pops at the BBQs.
Stuff you need:
-3 T Spenda (sugar will do)
-3 cups fresh raspberries
-3/4 cup pink moscato (or ginger ale)
-6 springs of fresh thyme
-6 herbal raspberry tea bags
-Ice Candy Bags (below post tells you where to get these)
In a bowl combine sugar, thyme and tea bags. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over them and let it set for 5-8 minutes. Remove the thyme and squeeze liquid out of tea bags.
Add raspberries to a blender and pour the liquid mixture over the fresh berries. Mix until smooth.
Strain the blended mixture thru a fine mesh colander or cheesecloth. This needs to be done so we can remove the seeds. Then add in moscato and stir mixture together.
Funnel into bags, tie off and freeze. I was able to make 5 large pops.
Trying out some new recipes and hopefully will be posting them soon. So ideas are messing around with are mango habanero and blackberry lemonade basil pops. YUMMY!
I've been wanting to make homemade Otter Pops, but could never find any bags. Then coming across an article about the Philippines I discovered a poplar item there is called "Ice Candy Bags". They are basically Otter Pop bags but BIGGER (2 inches wide, 16 inches long). But, of course you can cut them down to a smaller size.
I did a quick search and found them on ebay! Seller bonposh sells them in quantities of 100 for $9.99 and S/H is $1.99. I received the package in 2 days and was ready to make me some pops!
THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
-4 kiwis
-3cups honeydew (chopped)
-1/2 Moscato (non-alcoholic 1/2 cup sprite or gnger ale)
-Ice Candy Bags
-Twist ties, string, ribbon
Combine in a blender all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Using a funnel cup pour mixture into bags. Fill them as much as you want. If was able to get 4 pops going up to probably a 14 inch mark. Tie them off and put them in the freezer.
My pops were frozen within 5 hours. I had a BBQ and wanted to try them ASAP. Best suggestion make them at night and they'll be ready come lunch/dinner time the next day.
TIP- When cutting kiwis, cut off the ends and then take a large spoon around the kiwi skin. Cuts it perfect everytime. (view images)
