Materials Needed

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• Thrifted Basket
• Acrylic paint (in color of your choice)
• Paintbrush
• Painters tape

Thrift Store Basket Makeover

Start by hunting down the perfect wicker basket. Thrift stores have such a good collection to choose from. Make sure the basket is sturdy and has a flat bottom so it can function well as a tray. I chose a basket that wasn’t too deep and has handles.

Wipe down the basket with a damp cloth to remove any dust or dirt. I actually soaked my basket in water with some bleach. Let it dry completely before moving on to the next step.

Decide how much of the basket you want to paint. I chose only the bottom half so I taped off the top half of the basket. The original plan was to paint the handles and outside, but the paint had soaked through so I had to paint the inside too. I actually really liked how that turned out! You may need a few coats of paint.

Remove the painters tape, let your basket dry and then fill it with your favorite decor pieces! It’s a simple thrift store basket makeover

Styling Your Tray

Now that you have a gorgeous wicker tray, it’s time to style it! Here are a few ideas:

• Coffee Table Centerpiece: Place your tray on a coffee table (this is what I do!) and fill it with wood beads, candles, books, flowers or seasonal decor.
• Kitchen Helper: Use the tray to organize spices, oils, and utensils on your kitchen counter. If you choose to use your basket this way I think adding a coat of sealant over the paint would be a good idea.
• Vanity Organizer: Keep your beauty essentials neatly arranged on your vanity. You can use it for holding perfumes, makeup, and jewelry.

I hope you’re inspired to create your own beautiful tray using a thrifted basket. Don’t forget to share your creations and tag us on Instagram. Happy thrifting and happy creating!

More Upcycled Home Decor

• Makeup Organizers using Tin Cans and Fabric
• Spring Vases with Lace
• Wall Art Using Birthday Cards
• Upcycled Wall Art

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Ikea Hemnes Shoe Cabinet for Winter Gear

If you have a ton of shoes, the Ikea Hemnes shoe cabinet is the perfect solution because it holds about 14 pairs of shoes! But in my household we have way more winter gear than we have shoes! Our house has a small entryway and coat closet. Besides some coats and a few shoes there isn’t much space for other items.

Our living room is directly next to the entryway, sharing a wall. This space was sitting pretty empty with a couple chairs and a clock. So we decided to utilize the space and make it a more useful space for our winter stuff.

A family of 4 has a lot of winter clothing! And anyone with kids knows that mornings are chaotic when you’re searching for that missing glove or hat! We really needed a designated spot to hold out gear. We started by measuring the wall next to the entryway and realized that 2 of the Hemnes shoes cabinets would fit perfectly beside each other! 

After building the cabinets we gave each family member their own section for their winter clothing. This was such a good idea for us, especially because it gives the kids their own place to keep their things. It keeps them organized and responsible for their own accessories.

The drawer at the top of the cabinet is perfect for storing items you use everyday, like your keys or wallet. Also, it’s great for storing items used occasionally like flashlights, candles or reusable bags.

These Ikea shoe cabinets are such a great space saver! They keep our entryway clear of clothes and clutter. Don’t sleep on the different uses these Ikea shoe cabinets can do! You can even change out the knobs or paint them to match your decor.

Check out this small space makeover with Ikea storage, and these 3D printed drawer organizers that fit perfectly in our Ikea Alex drawers.

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Materials You’ll Need

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• Envelopes
• Cricut machine
• Cricut cutting mat
• Permanent vinyl in color of your choice.
• Transfer tape
• Measuring tape
• Weeding tool and scraper

DIY Cash Stuffing Envelopes for Budgeting

Start by identifying your expenses and prioritize which envelopes you’d like to make. Open Cricut Design Space and start a new project. Insert the font options and choose your font (I used Font Mini Garden.) Enter your categories and adjust the size to fit your envelopes. There’s no need to get fancy with your envelopes, I had a smaller planner and bought plastic envelopes for it, but you could just as easily use paper or plastic organizers. And if you don’t have a Cricut machine use stickers from the dollar store, or simply use a sharpie to label your envelopes.

Next go to “Make it” and select with mat option (If you’re using Smart vinyl you will not need to use a mat). Then select your material. Connect to your Cricut machine and load your Cricut mat when prompted.

Once the categories are cut, unload the machine and cut out the vinyl. Weed the excess vinyl around the cut categories.

Cut a piece of transfer tape and place it over the categories. Peel away from the backing.

Next position the transfer tape over an envelope, pressing down and carefully peeling the transfer tape so that the category is left on the envelope.

Continue onto the other envelopes and you’re done!

Next, you’ll just have to decide how much you’re wanting to spend in each category and start your saving!

It may also be helpful to start with a few categories and gradually add more as you become comfortable with the system. Here are a few different categories that you could include:

• Grocery
• Gas
• Transportation
• Fun money
• Trips
• Medical
• Car
• Furniture
• Gifts
• Donations
• Pets
• Eating out
• Clothing
• Entertainment
• Christmas
• Household
• Kids stuff
• Mani & pedi
• Date night
• Weddings
• Gym
• Toys
• Concerts
• School stuff
• Miscellaneous

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Looking for more ways to stay organized? Download this free printable grocery list or read these tips to help you get motivated to clean your house!

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Materials Used

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• Hand sander: 80, 120 and 220 grit sandpaper
• Liming wax
• Drawer liner
• Knobs

Antique Buffet Makeover

Painting a buffet sideboard is usually a popular choice when the original paint starts chipping or looking worn. I chose a journey less travelled and embraced the raw beauty of the wood and decided to sand off the paint and add a bit of wax. This process took a bit longer than expected because it needed 3 steps for sanding. Starting with an 80 grit sandpaper and working my way 120 grit and finally 220 grit.

Once sanding was done, I applied the liming wax with a rag all over the buffet table. The wax works itself into the grain of the wood and highlights all the texture of the natural wood.

Next, I removed the drawers and add these beautiful flower drawer liners.

Finally, I replaced the old knobs with new bronzed ones.

I think this antique buffet makeover turned out beautifully! The buffet table still has the timeless look and the extra touches give it a bit of elegance.

Would you paint a buffet table or would you rather sand it?

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7 Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating

1. Plan Your Route

Trick or treat in neighborhoods you are familiar with and always use sidewalks and crosswalks. Make sure the entire family knows the route and if older children are going with friends make sure to set a designated time to be home by. This is the time to choose a route with minimal street crossings. But if crossing is necessary always stick to sidewalks, crosswalks and look both ways before crossing the street. Avoid walking across lawns and alleyways!

2. Wear Reflective Clothing

Wear bright clothing when possible or buy reflective tape to add to your costume for greater visibility. Add reflective tape to any bags or backpacks too. Additionally, avoid wearing masks as they obstruct views and make it harder for kids to see their surroundings. Glow stick bracelets or necklaces are also a great addition for added visibility.

3. Stick Together.

Trick-or-treat as a family or as a large group. If older kids go with friends make sure they have a cell phone so they’re able to contact you if they need to. Follow the typical trick-or-treat hours, usually between 5:30-8:30pm, and avoid taking shortcuts or going off route.

4. Avoid Certain Houses

A porch light usually means that a house is participating in trick or treating so skip houses that aren’t well lit or have their porch light off. Never enter a stranger’s house, backyard, or vehicle, even if they seem friendly.

5. Wear Comfortable Shoes and Costumes

Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate costumes. Avoid carrying unnecessary accessories like swords or wands. Also, ensure your costumes aren’t too long or heavy, to avoid tripping.

6. Wait to Eat Your Candy.

Don’t eat any candy as you go! Wait until you’re home and have had a change to go through the candy with parents. This is the time to throw out anything open or potential choking hazards for small children.

7. Make Your Home Safe

Ensure the lights are on. Remove any debris or tripping hazards from your lawn and porch. Illuminate walkway to make it safe for trick-or-treaters

And lastly, have fun. Let’s make this Halloween a hauntingly safe one!

Looking for some Halloween crafts? Check out these fun lollipop ghosts and these Halloween lanterns.

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