It's been awhile

Just because I haven't posted doesn't mean I stopped crafting

Do you remember this gift I made for my husband?

Well I broke it apart (I mean who really needs a blue box anyways) and recrafted it.

I used the lid, sanded it down, attached a boarder, and then repainted it. 

I used wood glue to attach the boarders and the letters. 

This turned out to be a really easy project.  I did all my shopping at Michael's for this project
The boarder was $2
Letters were $1 each
All the other supplies I had on hand so the grand total for this project was $6.
The hooks that hold the keys are actually picture hangers I had laying around.  I had to use pliers to pry them open before I screwed them in. 

Now it is hung by my door and I will never have to search for my keys again!!! (yeah right)

I also used chalk board paint so if I ever want to add a piece of chalk I will be able to leave notes by the front door. 

I also tried out one of those baby carriages I have been seeing all over pinterest. 

I used a shoe box and rolled up diapers and then held them together with a ribbon.  I wanted everything to be usable so I did not glue them like I have seen on other posts.  Then you fill it up with all those baby essentials.  I am going to start doing this for all my baby showers.  I coupon now so as long as I stock up on stuff as it goes on sale this will be a great inexpensive gift and save new moms a ton of money because who has time to coupon with a new baby?

Some things I would do different.... If I could find a round box to use I would like to do a basket instead of a carriage. and then I would wrap each diaper in ribbon because I think that looks better. 

I finished my Wedding Album!!!

After 2 entire weekend crops and MANY more hours at home working on my wedding album I finally finished it!!!!! Wooohoooo 

A grand total of 120 layouts.  Here are some of them.  I'm sorry I don't have a scanner so you can't see much detail from my phone's camera. 

Couponing hobby... or another obsession???

Couponing hobby... or another obsession???
So once I realized how much money I can save I have been going couponing every week!  Here are some of my saves

OOP $.59

OOP $2.83

oop free!!!

all free

OOP 14.33

OOP $11.53

$.08

Less than $3

21 laundry detergents and 4 body washes. Total paid $4.78

total paid $6.18

 $34.70

Paid $4.77

OOP $6.64

My stock pile is getting huge!