Decorating on a Budget
In decorating Madeline’s room, I tried my hardest to stick to a budget. It was a daily struggle not to spend my paycheck on pretty, frilly, little things on Etsy and at Target, but I actually ended up doing pretty well. I spray painted an old mirror my mom gave me, gladly accepted a hand-me-down rocking chair from my Gram, and was able to find some frugal ways to add little bits of color and cuteness around the room.
I found these irresistible Amy Butler die cuts at Michael’s (of course), popped them in some white picture frames I had up in my closet and voila!
It had to be the quickest and easiest project ever, and they ended up being quite adorable. I still have a nearly-full box of these little goodies, and I can’t wait to find other uses for them!
I also had quite a few of you ask where I bought the bird decals… an Etsy shop called The Cat Place had them a few months ago and they were super affordable, but I don’t see them in the shop anymore. Sadness! If you are dying to get your hands on them, it can’t hurt to ask the owner. They are SO worth it!
Tags: amy butler, budget, die cuts, interior decorating, picture frame
Fun Stuff!!! Cant wait to see it all finished!!
on November 13th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Does that mean you’re spelling it “Madeline”? :)
on November 13th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
OMG! Those are the cutest things EVER! Love em. I need to go copy you right now!
on November 13th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Those die cuts are fabulous. I love vintagey things.
on November 14th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Alyssa: Yep. :)
on November 14th, 2008 at 9:10 am
That’s such a great idea! I love the little cuckoo clock too :)
on November 14th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Very cute + chic ideas! {Target + Etsy = deadly combo for my wallet}
on November 14th, 2008 at 10:11 am
I LOVE those framed prints!! Adorable. Her room is so precious — you did a great job on a budget!.
on November 14th, 2008 at 10:26 am
I just found your blog through my friend’s. I love your nursery. So adorable!
on November 14th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Wow, those are just too adorable! Gosh, you’re just so crafty it makes me want to go out and just.. create something. :P
Target is quickly becoming my kryptonite; I basically want to buy the whole store out, so I know how you feel. :(
on November 14th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Oh my goodness how cute! I can’t wait to start decorating our little baby’s room… just as soon as we find out what we’re having. Humph…. 6 more weeks… 6 more weeks… 6 more weeks…………
on November 14th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
So cute! And I love that they were practically free!
on November 14th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Those look great!
on November 15th, 2008 at 9:09 am
I really love these - and the budgetiness of it. So pretty!
on November 15th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Super cute!!!
on November 16th, 2008 at 1:36 am
omg …so cute and crafty!
on November 18th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Those are gorgeous actually. Great find!
on November 19th, 2008 at 9:20 am