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home decor on a crafty budget

Come join me and some talanted ladies for a 6 week online home decor class over at SIStv!

Sale Offer Extended Through Monday, April 13 at 11:59pm!!!
Get $10 off and take this class for only $19.95!!!
Enter coupon code EASTER to receive $10 off the regular price of $29.95!

Here are all the details


What: A 6 week course on using craft supplies to create stylish home decor
When: April 13 - May 22
Cost: $29.95 (Use coupon code EASTER for $10 Off!)
Registration opens on: Now enrolling

This six week course is designed to lead you through creating unique focal pieces for your home as well serve as a complete guide to updating your current style...all on a crafty budget!

Each week you'll receive step by step project instructions and decorating tips from your instructors. Each of the six weeks will focus on making over one room, with instructions for one large project, two small projects, and two lessons devoted to design in decorating. Plus, you'll have access to a bonus inspiration gallery from the fashionistas, including instructions for re-creating their projects as well as a Q/A session with your instructors!

Here's a sneak peek at some of the lessons:
The Art of Refinishing and rehupolstering Furniture
Updating Your Look With Simple Craft Supplies
Creating A Unique Jewelry Hanger
Customize Your Bookcases...Without Permanent Alterations
Tips and Tricks For Hanging Wall Decor
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
How To Effectively Go "Junking"
One Weekend Room Facelifts
Cute And Quirky Entry way Mats
Quick And Painless Painting
Making Mod Curtains
How To Choose Paint Colors

Want to enroll? Click here to register today!

I hope to see ya there!
love nikki

junkyard girl

look at this amazing place i found by my house.
i was in heaven looking through all this "junk"

peace love & recycle!

i finally created a recycling system that makes me happy. no longer do we have an old cardboard box in our kitchen for bottles and cans.

i found these galvanized trash cans at the hardware store, added some spray paint and then hand painted the recycle symbol.

the teal is for the regular trash.

and the plus side is my dumb old beagle is not longer sticking her head in the garbage due to the metal lids.

happy friday!
love nikki

what are you doing this Saturday?

cause if you are in the bay area you should come take my class at Picture Me Perfect. I know there are a few spots still available. I am so excited for this class because we are making 12 layouts. That's right 12. 1 dozen. Here are the details:

We all know that times are tight right now, so let's translate that to our scrapbook pages. In this class you will learn how to make the most of your scrapbooking supplies as you create 12 layouts. We will also focus on mixing patterned papers, stamping and stitching and journal with a vintage typewriter. Everything is included.

Saturday February 21st
3-5pm
Cost for Class: $ 35 (that's only $2.91 per layout)
Additional Kits w/class purchase: $ 30
Kits Only w/o class purchase: $ 30

Sign up by calling the store at (510) 744-9583

I'd love to have you there with us.

Here are some of the layouts we will be completing.

new collection layouts!

spice up the dreary winter with some awesome colors!
this collection is so bright and fun. my favorite is the orange hounds-tooth paper!
it goes on sale monday at SIStv.

home.

i'm home safe and sound after an amazing weekend with friends.


i managed to create a few things too which i really didn't think would happen as my objective was just to hang out, but i managed to do a few crafty things somehow.

this little page for dina's circle journa (the photo is courtesy of kim brimhall) and also a new door hanging for valentine's day.



i'm looking forward to enjoying my last day off before heading back to work tomorrow.

hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

oh and check this out. give back and earn some free coffee. i'm in... are you?


here is the website to sign up

before:

this old office chair was only $5 at the goodwill. I was stoked. a little paint and some new fabric/padding and it will be perfect for my office.

can't wait to share the after pic.

vacation starts today and i am so happy. off to spend some time with some lovely friends.

oh and i'll be bringing the blog back in full force when i return next week.
i forgot how much i love blogging and reading other blogs. :(

have a wonderful weekend.