Pinterest - So Much FUN! Stop me now!

Ahhh Pinterest.  The place I go to just relax and enjoy beautiful, amazing,out of this world creations from all over the world. (When blogger was down, no worries here because I had my Pinterest!)  

A place where you can see whatever your heart desires.   And smiles - it can bring you lots of smiles.  
Just a small sample of some of my "make me smile" favorites.  Hope they put a little grin on your face today!  :)

Will Ferrell as a Pup -scary  real scary

No, I haven't seen your lipstick... Hehe

Just loving those chubby legs

Awww  Say no more

Adorable  Monkey stashing snow

Dog after my own heart :)  


Precious - I really really want to hug this cute thing
And one of my most favorites...... 

Sweet Blessings to All 

Hey guys  Any of you out there on Pinterest let me know - I would love to follow you :)

My Monopoly Money Bucket!

And how it came about....

I'm cleaning a cupboard in our rec room for my crafty stuff storage.  Because, my stuff has exploded all over the house and is looking for a place to call home. I didn't want to disgust you with a before picture but this is what it looks like cleared out (but not clean yet.)  

 This project is for another day but this is how my bucket came about.  Feel free to stop hear because it is sort of random -  I have this crazy desire to repurpose everything!   

Part of what I had to toss was a really old Monopoly game.  the board was falling apart and many pieces were missing.  I was not going to throw away the playing pieces.  Love the top hat, the Scottie, the iron etc  But I was so totally tossing the paper money (and feeling guilty about it) until later that morning..... 

I thought about the empty paint cans I bought at Restore for a dollar!  Mod Podge was staring me in the face! 

So - I sat down with the can, Mod Podge and the money  

 

Spread some MP over a small area of the can and started placing the bills randomly.

To totally cover the can, but still be random, I had to cut some bills at the top and bottom edges of the can. Used my craft knife {I used the lip of the can as a straight edge} to cut the pieces.  Hope this picture shows you what I am talking about.

Kept Podging and placing the bills until the can was all covered.   
Then I Mod Podged 2 layers over this baby!  

Now what to do with it?  See it as a planter here on the wrought iron table I redid for Jace's new house.  (Post coming soon)  I think it would be fun as a wine cooler or vase or storage.  

Anyway - I feel better about not tossing the Monopoly money.  Now if I can come up with an idea for the little plastic hotels and houses..............:)

Have a great week all!

I love these link parties!
SUNDAY

I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop

The DIY Showoff - DIY Project Parade

Under the Table and Dreaming - Sunday Showcase

Homemaker on a Dime-Creative Bloggers Party & Hop

MONDAY

DebbieDoos - DebbieDoos Newbie Party

Skip to my Lou-Made by You Mondays

DIY Home Sweet Home Project -  More the Merrier Monday

Keeping it Simple - Motivate Me Monday

Making the World Cuter-Making the World Cuter Monday

The Girl Creative - Just Something I whipped Up

Embellishing Life - Craft Catwalk

TUESDAY

Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays

Sassy Sites - Trash to Treasure Tuesday

Rook No.17 -  A Little Birdie Told Me

Today's Creative Blog - Get Your Craft On

No Minimalist Here - Open House

Ladybug Blessings - Handmade Tuesdays

WEDNESDAY

Night Owl Crafting - Hoo's Got Talent?

Elements Interiors -  Whassup Wednesday

Handy Man, Crafty Woman-Wicked Awesome Wednesday

Blue Cricket Design - Show and Tell Wednesday

Sew Woodsy - What's up Wednesdays
A Little Tipsy - DIY Under $5 

THURSDAY

Momnivore's Dilemma - Creative Juice Thursday

Somewhat Simple - Strut Your Stuff

The Shabby Chic Cottage - Transformation Thursday

House of Hepworths - Hookin Up with HoH

Fireflies and Jellybeans - Show off Your Stuff

Paisley Passions - Thrilling Thursday

FRIDAY

At the Picket Fence - Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Fridays

delicate CONSTRUCTION - Delicately Constructed Fridays

My Romantic Home- Show and Tell Friday  

Spunky Junky -  Feature Friday

Chic on a Shoestring-Flaunt It Friday

Fingerprints on the Fridge - Feature Yourself Friday

The Shabby Nest - Frugal Friday 

Sassy Sites - Free For All Friday

Mommaskindacrafty   - Fantabulous Friday 

Todays Creative Blog - Get Your Craft On

It's a Hodge Podge Life - Friday

SATURDAY

Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Nite Special

Wildflowers & Whimsy - Sew Crafty Saturday

Been a looong month - I'm feeling a random kick coming

It's been busy/crazy here lately.   April/May is full of birthdays  MIL, me and Jace (oldest son) Then Mother's Day. And moving day for Jace.  Sooo  I am sorta heading into my random mode.  Bigtime!  I do that when I just need to let go and LAUGH! Do something fun and silly!   So here is a peek into my randomness this week.  Hang tight!  My boring yada yada random projects coming soon

 

 And yes - Don't know why I even thought about a moss piggy bank.  

But I did

The New House - a peek inside

Here are just a few shots of my son's new home!   Cosmetically and structurally there really isn't anything needed.  He may decide to paint a room or two later but, for now, he is focused on buying furniture and household items.  So starting from scratch here!   He does need some  basics though - like a trash can And yea he is young and having fun. Lots of fun with his wonderful friends.  Priceless :)

This is the dining area.  Maybe ORB the light fixture?  

 

 Here is the small kitchen.  Love the red here.

 

 He will probably be spending a lot of time on his screen porch.  See those beautiful pink roses outside?  Love them.  The lattice work is there because the previous owners had some Lab Retrievers.  Kept them from busting out! 

 View of the Rose Bush and gate to back patio

    

And the pink peonies.   The heavy rains have beaten them down a bit and I had forgotten how much I love these.  

And yes - he is a guy but he loves and is so proud of his new home - he has worked hard, saved hard, and been patient finding the one that he adores