Week 2 of Project: Monday Makeover

Ok, so I’ve semi-decided on a name. Thanks to my b.f.f. Jamie. What do you think? Corny? Cool? Whatever?

Ok so I really am having a difficult time coming up with idea’s on things for the house. This is probably why in the past year and a half our house is still not decorated. I can bookmark and pin like it’s mah job. But executing is impossible.

So this week’s idea was tweeted to me (but I can’t remember by who because twitter is a beast and totally not helpful with the searching ability). What’s ironic is I already had this bookmarked from when were waiting to move into the house. So I took it as a sign! If you haven’t checked out Starter Home to Dream Home, you are missing out. She doesn’t really blog anymore (Which is a shame) but I painted our living room the same color as hers because I loved it so much. If she would just come and help me with this series my home would be amazing in no time flat! Go check out her awesome home!

This is our super easy & inexpensive project for the week.  Simplicity is key around here, and this one hit the nail on the head!

I didn’t have any black frames laying around, so I did have to spend money.  Not a totally free project.  But a can of spray paint was around 4 bucks.  And a 4 dollar project is exactly up my alley!!

First I spray painted the frames (at the time I had every intention of hanging two), I am not the best spray painter in the world.  In fact I’m really not that great.  Next time I’d probably go buy black frames.  Frames are really inexpensive and at Hobby Lobby they are half off all the time!

So far so good. I should have stopped while I was ahead on this part.

As they were doing the drying thing they do I searched high and low for clip art.  I really wanted to do a sink and a tub (even though I absolutely have a deep hatred of claw foot tubs.  Regular tubs wouldn’t have the same effect).  But sink clip art is hard to come by.  After finding things that would do I printed them out and started “sketch tracing”.

I don't know why my sketch looks so light here.

'Look Ma'! I shadowed!'

The rest is just easy peasy.  Frame and hang.  And all done….

But poor planning caught me red handed.  And once I had finished both, there was only room for one!  I guess the good thing is, I don’t have a picture of a toilet in my bathroom, and I can use the frame that looked better post-spray-paint.

So here’s what it looks like all in place.

Not too shabby.

Another project down...only many more to go!

I guess if anyone wants an Original-Alena-trace-sketch….let me know. I have one of a toilet sitting here waiting to be put to good use!

These last two projects have been so easy, and SO quick.  It almost makes me feel bad for not doing it sooner!

I have a couple specific projects I want to do, and have been hitting the thrift stores weekly hoping to find what I need.  I’m currently in the hunt for a cake mold, and a large square framed picture.  As soon as I find either one of these two items we will return to the kitchen, since there’s still walls to work with!

Do you want to see where I want to take on this week?  This wall right here:

This is a horrible picture. The lighting in my living room leaves much to be desired. But you can see the space limitations here thanks to the hideous door bell box thing as well as the thermostat. I believe that painting is 24"x24". And the center isn't lighter like that, it's from the flash. Remember. Bad livingroom lighting.

Technically it’s not empty.  But I am NOT a fan of this painting, and it’s not the colors I’ve decided I want in the living room.  I have an idea that I can do.  But I don’t have anything set in stone.  As for what colors we’re wanting to bring into the living room.  I’m thinking blue and orange.  Not Auburn blue & orange (but WAR EAGLE, another win this weekend!).  But more like the orange and blue found in these pillow covers over at Life’s Candy (does anyone want to buy me these btw?!!)

Everyone should go check out Life's Candy on Etsy. Now. Do it.

So now you know the colors, and the wall that is in need of help.  What are your ideas?!!  Share with me oh wise people of the internet!  {Oh and I’ve actually set a budget for this weeks project of $30 bucks!! Big Money!}

Did you do any house projects this week?  Let me see!!

What do you think about the easy bathroom art this week??