Make Your Own Bouncy Balls

Ok, this idea is just too cute. Today's my last day of vacation and instead of cleaning the house (like I said I would) I'm surfing the internet for awesome thrifty craft ideas. This great kid project comes from Making Memories With Your Kids. The steps are pretty straight forward and she includes lots of pictures in her instructions. Take a look.

Furniture Makeovers

I've caught the bug. I've been surfing all kinds of furniture makeover blogs this week and am ready to take on a few projects. When we bought our home 2 1/2 years ago, we moved into our new place and found several pieces of furniture left behind by the previous owners. One of these pieces was a beaten up desk that my oldest son decided would be a perfect addition to his room. I have been procrastinating about fixing up this relic, but I think it's time has come. Here is a great re-do by My World Made By Hand. I think what I like the most about this idea is that it is mostly done with spray paint. Take a look at her site here for detailed instructions. Let me know if you find any other "manly" desk makeovers.