Special Christmas Delivery

She's finally here!

Penny May
December 4, 2009
6 lbs. 6 oz.

We're in love.

Stumped this Year for Christmas? Some Fun DIY Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas!

First of all... don't forget to enter the giveaway below for a chance to be 1 of 3 winners for a $100 giftcard to Anthropology, $75 to Shabby Addict, or to receive 3 free 8x10 vintage frameable prints!! Enter here!

Is it just me or was it JUST Christmas???

I can't believe I am already being forced to be creative again for Christmas gifts this year!! It's hard enough for me to even get down the Christmas decorations with this big lump I've got hanging around in my stomach! But, it WILL get done! Slowly but surely...

Are you wanting to make homemade DIY gifts for Christmas this year?
Well, if you feel like you are short of DIY ideas for Christmas gifts this year, maybe we can help each other out a bit! I'll give you some ideas, and you can leave me some ideas.. descriptions, links... whatever you can think of! You know.. a little give and take...

If you have any Christmas gift/decorating ideas, be sure to email me or leave a comment! (You can email me by visiting www.shabbyaddict.com and clicking on "contact me")- I would leave my email in the post, but I don't want spammers to pick up on it! If you don't mind me sharing your ideas, let me know!

GIFT IDEA #1

I love the whole wood letter trend going on right now as long as they are done right... and these were definitely done right! Aren't they beautiful??

Option #1: Spell out the last name of the gift recipient, or even just do the first letter of their last name.

Option #2: Turn it into a Christmas decoration to give by spelling "Christmas" or "Snow" etc.. you get the idea!

Option #3: Spell out your own name. Ha.. just kidding... don't do that!

1. You can find big letters at Michaels, Joann's, or any other craft store OR you can make your own wooden letters by following the tutorial here.

2. Prime with a white spray paint primer (make sure it can be used on wood- the can will let you know). I particularly like American Accents by Rustoleum (here).

3. Let primer dry and spray with color of your choice! Sand edges with 100 grit sand paper for the distressed look (if you want that look!).

You can also decoupage the letters with your favorite scrapbook paper!!

Or you can find these "love" letters here.

GIFT IDEA #2

Lotion or Soap in a homemade mason jar!

1. You can purchase a large quantity of mason jars here. You can also purchase them individually at Walmart or Target!

2. Spray paint the lid a color of your choice.

3. Drill a hole at the top for a pump.

4. Stick in pump and voila!!

OR just purchase this here!

GIFT IDEA #3

Themed Gifts.

What does the gift recipient like to do? Cook? Sew? Read? Write? Scrapbook? Paint?
1. Pick a theme for the recipient.
2. Purchase items that fit into your theme.
3. Tie together with cute ribbon.
4. Add berries or any other kind of accessory (you can purchase fun accessories by the wreaths at Michaels or Joanns).

Voila!!

More ideas to come tomorrow!
Don't forget to enter the giveaway!

Anyone Feel Like a $100 gift Card to Anthropologie or $75 to Shabby Addict?... Then Listen Up!

Calling ALL Shabby Addict Blog followers and future followers!!

Stocking local boutiques and I need YOUR help...

Below I have 3 mosaics each consisting of my top selling baby prints, nursery rhyme prints, and custom chandelier prints, but I need to narrow it down to what I think will be the ultimate best sellers!

SO, anyone feel like a $100 gift card to Anthropologie? How about $75 to Shabby Addict? How about 3 free 8x10 prints of your choice from Shabby Addict?

TO ENTER THE $100 ANTHROPOLOGIE / $75 SHABBY ADDICT / 3 Free Prints GIVEAWAY... READ ON!

ONE ENTRY: Followers of this blog automatically receive one free entry to the drawing, so if you aren't a follower, you better hurry and become one! You do NOT need a blog to become a follower OR to be entered into the drawing!

For TWO ENTRIES into the drawing, simply pick your favorite print from each of the three mosaics below and leave it in a comment. Just state the position of the 3 prints you choose (ex: 3rd row, 3rd across) etc.

For FIVE ENTRIES into the drawing, blog about this awesome giveaway and include a link (or use the Shabby Addict banner below), and add my blog to your blog roll and leave a comment stating you have done so!

THERE WILL BE 3 WINNERS electronically selected December 13th at 9:00 pm Pacific Time!

First selected winner will get to choose between a $100 gift card to Anthropologie (my personal favorite store) or a $75 shopping spree to Shabby Addict! The second selected winner receives what the first winner didn't choose! (duh!) The third selected winner will win 3 8x10 prints of their choice from Shabby Addict!




Thanks so much for your help and GOOD LUCK!

Not Dead, Just 38 Weeks Pregnant!

Any day now this little girl of mine will make her grand debut! Just thought I'd share a little sneak peek of her nursery... it's not done quite yet, but here's a little peek!

Told you it was just a peek!

Thought I'd also share a darling gift my sister made me for my birthday! Aren't these adorable!? Wanna know a little secret? The pumpkins in the front are fabric wrapped around toilet paper rolls! I don't even need to do a tutorial!

Planning on many catch-up blogs in the near future... I will never get this behind again!

Happy Fall!!

Just a little taste of the Fall season from my home to yours!!

My mom actually quilted and made this pumpkin! Isn't it adorable?! She is so talented!

Hope you all have a wonderful Fall season!

Simple Dollar Store Project!

How cute is this little project? Totally do-able, afforable, and chic! A perfect way to put all that extra favorite fabric to good use!

First, buy $1 frame at dollar store!

2) Pick out fabric and cut to frame size.

Tape fabric to cardboard backing.

Voila!!

Doesn't get easier than that!

Thank you Tea Rose Home for sharing!

My Big Fat Belly Won't Stop Me!

Only 2 more months to go until I pop this little creature out of me... but until then, I'm not wasting any time! Let the shopping begin (not for baby... for me, of course!)

Much needed settee pillows...

How cute is this? My favorite rusty green/aqua color. Will be put to use for my linens in our master bath.

Such a sucker for rustiness!

Hmmm... what to do with this robin egg blue treat? Sometimes I buy things just for the color. Do I have a place for it? No... but I'm sure I'll find one...eventually...? There's always room in the guest room, right?

PROJECT!! This will be fun. Hmm, what color? Oh, and where should I put it? Another minor detail.

Still on the hunt for the perfect dust ruffle... have yet to find it. I love this one. Wish I knew where to get one like it!

Still on the never-ending hunt for a giant lean-to mirror. LOVE the look of these! They used to have one in Rachel Ashwell's store, but it was like $10,000. Could never justify spending that on a mirror! Sure did love it though...

Last but not least... can you even believe Christmas is RIGHT around the corner already!?? I'm too drained to get ready for Christmas! I feel like I JUST put my decorations away! Fastest year ever... This is my "I love you dear beautiful tree" look. This tree was absolutely gorgeous.

Stay tuned for next post.. shopping spree for baby! Found some cute things.. can't wait to set up camp ; )