DIY Dollhouse Miniature Unique Vintage Animal Pillows and Rug

 I know many of us are guilty of putting things away and not looking at them for long periods of time. Well I was going through some bags filled with craft supplies, dollhouse miniatures, fabrics, and more. One particular fabric called out to me as I was going through my treasures. 

You will see a better view of the fabric in the video above. It has a large teddy bear, stars, and animals on it. After looking at it I thought I could make a rug and pillows from it.

These are the pillows I was able to create by cutting out 2 of each animal. I used hot glue to piece them together and stuffed them with some polyester fiber fill from my stash. 

Here is the bear that sits by a antique pull toy holding a black and white teddy bear. I know a bear holding a bear how cute. 

As you see it's turning out great. I used a needle tool to work out the tightly woven fabric along the entire edge to create a rug fringe. It was a bit of a challenge but it was worth it. Please enjoy the video above. 

Dollhouse Miniature Diy Mirror Using Recycled Cardboard and Washi Tape

 I enjoy challenging myself to use packaging from items I receive in the mail. I wanted to put a mirror in my gentlemen's room. I went online to check out the prices and was taken aback by what they are asking for. So, I decided to make my own. 

Here are the supplies I used:

Paper cutter (optional)

Scissors

Red line tape (basically double sided tape)

Cardboard from any packaging

Mirror (from packing)

Washi Tape (optional: you can use decorative paper/paint) 

This paper cardboard package I used was on the thinner side. It held face masks. You can use anything you have in your stash even heavier cardstock paper.

These are some of my washi tape options. Although, you can use decorative paper, paint, trims/ribbon or colored marker/pens to achieve your look.

I did ultimately choose the faux wood grain washi tape for the project. I could have easily chosen one of these other washi tapes options for a more unique look.

Using a cutting board is optional and not necessary. I happen to have one and decided to use it. 

On the video above you will see the mirror better and in different angles. I feel it was a great success and another unique one of the kind pieces I created myself.

Christmas In July 1940 Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, and Raymond Walburn Comedy Romance Full Movie

 

Christmas in July is a 1940 American screwball comedy[2] film written and directed by Preston Sturges, and starring Dick Powell and Ellen Drew. Enjoy the Full length move (above).

Based on Sturges' unproduced 1931 play A Cup of Coffee, it follows an ambitious clerk who is tricked into thinking he has won $25,000 in a slogan contest for a coffee company, and begins using his believed winnings to fulfill his dreams. It was Sturges' second film as writer-director, after The Great McGinty (1940).

Directed by Preston Sturges Screenplay by Preston Sturges Based on A Cup of Coffee

1931 play by Preston Sturges Produced by Paul Jones Buddy G. DeSylva[i] Starring Dick Powell Ellen Drew Raymond Walburn William Demarest Cinematography Victor Milner Edited by Ellsworth Hoagland Music by John Leipold[i] Leo Shuken[i] Distributed by Paramount Pictures Release date October 18, 1940 Running time 67 minutes[1] Country United States Language English

Dollar Tree Price Increases! Can You Still Find Deals? Is It Worth Going?

 

I've been a Dollar Tree Hauler for over 9 years. I share my finds on my You tube channel (above). I encourage you to subscribe to my channel. My Dollar Tree finds have helped my family make ends meet and provide a passive income doing videos. Dollar Tree often has close out finds like name brand medicines, household goods, foods, clothing/socks, beauty, and more.

I look forward to my trips to the store not knowing what I can find. Although, the prices have increased and you have less economical finds to choose from...they are still there. Hidden gems that are still at their rock bottom prices. 

Don't get me wrong. I'm am disappointed that they have integrated so quickly with these price increases and continue to increase. Honestly, in the beginning of the change I felt a sense of betrayal. I felt that they didn't care about the effects on the loyal customers like myself. Dollar Tree has been a life line to alot of families. Many that live paycheck to paycheck. But I knew it couldn't be helped with all the economical changes due to politics and government. Now back to the finds.

This particular trip I felt like I was in Daiso. We don't have one here on the East Coast so to find Kawaii type items for only $1.25 each I was like a kid in the candy store (video above). 

These themed Kawaii items are located in the school supply section at the top of the store. As soon as you enter. So, there are still good deals to be found.