Under $100 Linky Party

Wow, each week I am blessed by your presence on my little blog here, blessed by your links and your comments--you make me smile and happy--thank you!  Here are a few of the many blessings shared last week:

Don't Disturb This Groove shared a lovely little chair makeover.

Great texture with this sieve message board from Modern Country Style.

Adore the stenciling on this cabinet from Sweet Girl Expressions.

Falling Down House shared some very helpful tips on menu planning.

And on that menu I'd add this recipe from Dream Home DIY for Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps.

Fantastic shelf styling tips from Turnstyle Vogue.

Sweet book page heart art from Twigg Studios.

Thanks for linking up and for sharing you with us :) !!

Under $100 Linky Guidelines:

1. Please link to the specific post, not your blog!

2. Please only post ideas that cost $100 or less--it would be great if you share the cost of your project, but not necessary.
3. Please include a brief description in link up.

4. Grab my Under $100 button on the sidebar and include it in your post or a link to Beyond the Picket Fence so people can find you and more great ideas.

5. Please check and make sure your link works. If it doesn't you can delete it and try again.

6. Please no direct links to sales sites, i.e. ETSY or just a plain ol' commercial site, we are looking for inexpensive ideas we can recreate, thanks!

Crackalicious

I have had this old dresser for several years--bought it as a garage sale.  It has been hanging out in manland in the basement, holding video games and apparently, dirty dishes.  I decided it would be much happier in someone else's home, where it would be loved rather than ignored and abused.  The lovely crackle finish on it just can't be duplicated.

 I gave it a light sanding--there were cream, dark green and a peachy tan paint layers--and then added a coat of turquoise, sanded that and added stain to bring out all of those beautiful crackles.

Excuse all of the pictures of this baby, she just is too beautiful to not show all of them.

 I did add a mirror as the original piece did have one, based on the ledge on the back of the top.  I also added the glass knobs because I only had half of the original wood ones.  This darling is an oldie--made with square nails.  Now she awaits a new owner...sigh.

Motivated Mondays--Getting Creative With Message Boards

Okay, so I am giving up on a linky party sharing what you have done based on my Motivated Monday challenge--it just confused too many folks.  However, I hope you will still do the challenge, let me know and I promise to feature you :)!  This week's Motivated Monday challenge came from what I am working on right now, a message center.  It is not quite ready to show you, but here are a few examples of other ones I have made:

 

 This one was made from old fence boards, a freezer basket, the outside of a thermos, and a small metal bucket.

This one was made from an old screen door with a sewing machine drawer for mail and garden fencing to hold magazines and letters.

 

Here is one using an old ironing board with an enamel refrigerator lid for a magnet board and a measuring cup to hold chalk.

 

A locker basket and old hardware drawer were added to this ladder message center.

And this one had a freezer juice holder as a mail keeper and coat hooks and collapsible metal cups for pens and pencils.

The fun part for me is collecting the various items to use on these message boards.  What will hold mail, notes, keys, etc.?   Here is your challenge--create a message board using items in a different way than originally intended.  Collect and gather--look for something for a magnet board, something for hooks, something to hold mail and pens or scissors.  What will you attach all these to or what will be your backboard?  Get funky, think outside the box, create, and most importantly, have fun!  If you do this challenge, please let me know--I'd love to show it off!

Sunday Verses

 

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; 

I have overcome the world.

John 16:33

Rolling Along

Remember this sketch

inspired by this?

I made my own version of it, quite different from the original, but inspired nonetheless.

I used plywood (sand well to avoid splinters) and 2x4's, some paint colors I love, stain.

I had to think a bit about the construction of this, mechanically minded I am not.  I am so sorry I do not stop and grab my camera when I am in the process--I just get in the zone.  I would try to explain it (okay, I did try but it made no sense), but I bet you are all better at the mechanics than I am. If you need help, email me :).

I added some wheels, some feet would work too, but I liked the industrial look the wheels gave it.

Find more ideas at Miss Mustard Seed's , My Repurposed Life
Finding Fabulous at Funky Junk Interiors and at French Country Cottage and at

Under $100 Linky Party

Stir crazy?  Have the winter blues?  I have the opposite--the lack of winter blues.  Montana was recently dumped on with FEET of snow, except where we live.  It would cloud up, and then the clouds would part, the sun would reappear, and nothing.  Winter lover for nine months I am not, but goodness, I live in Montana after all, I do want some snow, some winter.  I guess on the positive side, the garage has been more bearable to work and driving is good.  How about you?  Do you like winter, want more?  Does winter bring out your creative side or is it harder to create when it is cold?  Many of you have certainly been busy, such as:

Shabby Love's pallet table for kids is perfect!

I love the pop of color Fab Rehab Creations added with these stripes on a bench.

If you do have snow, Burton Ave. shared a great way to store your snow gear.

Confessions of a DIYaholoic redid a chair with a fabulous fabric and homemade chalk paint.

Owl bet Oskar and Owlivia's  little guy loves his nursery--I sure do.

A little paint and fabric was all it took for Too Much Time on my Hands to transform these outdated chairs.

What a chic ruffled ribbon pillow from Adventures of our Family and she gives a great tutorial for it.

Thanks for linking up and for sharing you with us :) !!

Under $100 Linky Guidelines:

1. Please link to the specific post, not your blog!

2. Please only post ideas that cost $100 or less--it would be great if you share the cost of your project, but not necessary.3. Please include a brief description in link up.

4. Grab my Under $100 button on the sidebar and include it in your post or a link to Beyond the Picket Fence so people can find you and more great ideas.

5. Please check and make sure your link works. If it doesn't you can delete it and try again.

6. Please no direct links to sales sites, i.e. ETSY or just a plain ol' commercial site, we are looking for inexpensive ideas we can recreate, thanks!