DIY: Simple Closet Makeover on a Budget

Hello! I have been dreaming about my very own beautiful "His & Hers" closet since I started this blog 3 years ago, and it has finally happened! Stay tuned for the details below.

I do not know why it took me so long to make this amazing closet happen, but I am glad I did and it was not has horrible as I thought! My husband was ecstatic to move back into our closet, I had kicked his clothes out to the laundry room and he hated it, but I need the extra room. I'm sorry honey, but welcome back!

Supplies:

• 12x1 utility shelving (8 ft.) - 1 on hand, purchased 2 for $12
• 4x1 pine boards -  on hand
• 2 storage cubicles - on hand, purchased a couple of years ago for storage in my laundry room
• 1 dowel rod (1 1/8 in.) - 1 on hand, purchased 1 for $10
• 4 dowel rod end support - purchased 2 packs for $6
• white paint - on hand

TOTAL- $28!

The first thing we did was remove everything from our closet. That was the worst part, the things that accumulate over the years is insane. I did some major decluttering and got rid of (donated and threw away) a lot of clothes. I do not have a picture of the "true" before picture because once I start a project, getting my camera to capture it is just not possible when I'm on a cleaning mood.

Next, my husband removed the old hardware and boards holding the shelf. Be very careful while doing this, it will take some patience. Do not make a hole in your wall.

My four year old son helped by dissembling both 4x2 storage cubicles, we had to take them apart to cut them and make 3x2 storage cubicles to have the right length. 

I painted the areas where my husband removed the boards and assembled the storage cubicles.

This is where I decorated with scrapbooking paper (optional). Place the shelf over the two side boards.

Next, screw boards to hold the top shelf and paint the boards.

Install the dowel rod support hardware to each end.

One side is done, next side is next.

After finishing the other side, it should look like this.

Next, move to the top boards and install the rod support to each end.

It should look like this.

And you are done, lastly is organizing the mountain of clothes I'm sure you have. We added more shelves to wrap around for more storage.

This is the top of my closet!

On the top left shelf I have baskets containing hats, gloves, swimwear, and extra jeans.

On the top right shelf I have my husband work clothes.

On the left side I have my pajamas, workout clothes, and my frame necklace holder.

On the right side I have a holder to keep our belts and his ties, and his t-shirts.

I'm so obsessed with this rose gold necklace holder I made; it is so beautiful! I created this with a 8x10 picture frame, a thin piece of plywood, cup hooks, and spray paint.

On each storage cube I keep:

Top cubicles

• sweaters
• sunglasses
• jewelry
• basic t-shirts
• t-shirts
• over the shoulder bags

Bottom cubicles

• pretty heels
• colorful jeans
• shorts
• bras
• "Her" socks/underwear
• "His" socks

My jewelry cube contains bracelets, ear rings, and rings. I made the bracelet holder with a paper towel tube, newspaper stuffing, fabric, piece of wood as a base, and a stick.

I love this frame, my rose gold wedding ring set holder. I made this with just some fabric and polyester stuffing.

This is the bottom of my closet!

On the left bottom, I keep my "most used" shoes here, some aren't visible underneath my clothes.

On the right bottom, I keep my husbands "most used" shoes here, next to the chevron laundry basket.

I keep the rest of the shoes that does not fit in our closet under our bed.

I hope you found some inspiration to tackle your own closet.

Thanks for reading!

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DIY: Hollywood Inspired Makeup Table Mirror Lights

Makeup is one of those special things that I am absolutely obsessed with, and with that obsession comes an obscenely amount of pretties that need a place to live. I have always been fascinated with the way one can create something from essentially nothing. Just think about how a couple of pieces of wood are combined to make something as a grand as a home, or simple as a chair, or even a beautiful home to store all my makeup; it's like my own personal form of magic. I love how I can make anything from piles of wood just like how I can create different illusions by shading and lighting my face. I want to show you how I combined two of my loves in a project. This whole DIY project is super easy and inexpensive compared to actually buying a real mirror with lights. I hope you all enjoy!

Supplies:

• Framed mirror
• Ping pong balls ($8.00 at the time of this post)
• String lights (on hand from Christmas clearance)
• Exacto knife (on hand)
• Command mini hook (on hand)
• Hot glue gun (on hand)

Optional- make your own framed mirror

• Style Selections 24-in x 20-in Beveled Edge Wall Mirror ($14.98)
• Moulding (on hand, usually $2-4.00 depending on type)
• wood glue
• spray paint

Step 1: (skip to Step 2 if you have a framed mirror) Cut the four pieces of moulding at a 45 degree angle. Once you have all your pieces cut, use the wood glue and glue all the four pieces together. Do not glue to the mirror yet, especially if you plan to spray paint it a different color. After the glue dries, spray paint the frame to the color of your choice. Lastly, use wood glue to glue the frame to the mirror and wait until it dries.

Step 2: Use a command mini hook to hold the end of the string lights in place.

Step 3: Use your hot glue gun to glue the all the light bulbs around the frame.

Step 4: After the light bulbs are glued to the frame, grab your ping pong balls and your Exacto knife to make 'X' incisions.

Step 5: Place all the ping pong balls in the light bulbs and done!

Thanks for reading!


I will be posting my entire makeup collection on my other blog, isloveslife.blogspot.com, coming soon!

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DIY: Budget Friendly Foam Soap & Dispenser

Hello! I wanted to share how I have been making my own foam soap for years! Soap is one of those things I have not purchased in such a long time and I want to share my secret on how I make mine. Foam soap is so easy and budget friendly!

Supplies needed for dispenser:

• Mason jar (1 dollar)
• (1) hammer and nail
• Exacto knife
• Sharpie
• Scissors (sharp enough to cut metal)

The first thing you need to do is to use a nail and hammer and make small holes on the top lid. I am just trying at this point to get the pump to fit enough to draw my measurements.

Next, using your exacto knife, "connect" the dots and push the pump right through.

This is how it looks when you push the pump through.

Using your sharpie draw the circle where you need to cut.

Lastly, using your scissors, cut all the metal off and push the pump all the way in. Tada!

Supplies needed for foam soap:

• Foam pump (1 dollar)
• Liquid soap (3-4 dollars)
• Water (almost free!)

To make the foam soap, pour a very little amount of the liquid soap onto your container. Less than 1/4 of the container, like shown in the picture below.

Fill the container almost all the way to the top (leave enough for the pump to fit in). I like to stir the soap and the water together. Screw the lid and pump that your own foam soap! Never pay for foam soap again!!

Thanks for reading!

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DIY: Simple & Crafty Decor

My craft space is finally coming along... I am soooo close to finishing it and I'm so excited! I just love the idea of decorating with items I already have in my craft space. 

Supplies:

• fabric
• embroidery hoops
• buttons
• thread
• hot glue gun
• scissors

I used 3 of my embroidery hoops: 8 in., 6 in., and 4 in.

The first one, I used white fabric and black/blue/pink thread. I sewed it free handed from a picture I had in my craft room originally. I love how it turned out!

The second one was the easiest, I just used scraps of my favorite fabric.

After I finished the first two, I cut the fabric and hot glued it to the hoop.

The last one, it took some patience... (not too much) Take out your buttons and pick out your favorites! (ones you are willing to part with for your decor)

For the third one, I used burlap and white fabric. I arranged the buttons where I wanted. The objective is to make a heart with the buttons. (I tried)

After you arranged them, a button at a time, start to hot glue them where you first placed them.

Lasty, cut the excess fabric/burlap and hot glue it to the hoop.

And, done!

Thanks for reading!

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