Frozen themed shared kid's Bedroom

It's not a secret that we are obsessed with the show 'Frozen' around here. Like most people I know, we have seen the movie and listened to the songs a million times. So, I thought the kids would enjoy having a Frozen themed room. When I presented the idea, they were both thrilled, more especially Diana because she knew what I was talking about. Mr Eli just went with the flow:)

Pictures in photo: Disney// West Elm Reindeer head// West Elm Rug// Target Glider// Target Crib// Houzz Dresser// Pottery Barn Kids Bed// Pottery Barn Snowflake mobile// Plush Olaf // West Elm Sheet set// Nordstrom Duvet cover

I made this story board for my inspiration. I LOVE everything about it. At first, I was worried about having too much white, but I have become very fond of it and I really hope it works in 'real life.' Since my son and daughter will be sharing this room, I had to use neutral colors. I will be adding a pom pom garland, a picture wall gallery and maybe a floral wreath.

It will probably take me ages to achieve this look. I will be making the crib bedding and doing a lot of painting to cut on cost. I absolutely enjoyed my daughter's finished room here, it took forever but was worth it.

Stay tuned, I will be posting the pictures as we go.  Wish me luck

Kid's Pretend Store

Have you ever shopped for wood at the Home Depot scrap bins? You will find 'imperfect' wood cuts upto 70% off retail value. I get tons of my wood there. This time, I got all the wood I used for this store for less than $5. A few boards were free, hurray! They were really badly cut and had a few holes in them so I cut off the bad parts and used the good parts; I am happy they worked out great. I mean, you can see the imperfections in the store but they are minor. I am sure my kids don't mind.

This picture was taken on my phone but I just had to share

 

 

This grocery store/lemonade stand was my inspiration, Source

... and this DIY play stand found on Ana White

Here is my cut list:
Wood:
1 x 7 @ 26″ (2) – side boards
1 x 11.5 @ 30.5″  – Counter top
1 x 7.5 @ 28.5″ (2) – shelves
1 x 4 @ 28.5″  (1) – rung below counter
1 x 2 @ 28.5"  (1) – rung above bottom shelf
1 x 2 @ 26″ (2) – side posts

Plexiglass 28.5" x 18"
Cardboard box - 33" x 12"
Fabric - 34" x 24"

Tools:
Hammer
Finish nails
Glue gun
Jig Saw

Join the two side boards (1 x 7 @ 26″) together with one 1 x 4 @ 28.5″ rung, using wood glue and nails.

Attach the second support board 1 x 2 @ 28.5" on top where the counter will rest

I am sure there is an easier way to make this store but I had to make use of the wood I had on hand, remember most of it came from the scrap bin thus the markings and uneven cuts

Attach the shelf (1 x 7.5 @ 28.5″) right above the 1 x 4 @ 28.5″ rung. Then attach the counter top.

Here is how it should look after the bottom shelf is attached. Once I had my basic box completed, I painted it using a regular paint brush with the colors red for the counter top and white for the rest

Now, cut the tops of the side posts about 3" off at a 90 degree angle (as indicated in the picture). This will make the roof slope once added.

Attach the posts onto the 2 side boards using glue and nails.

I added plexiglass using my hot glue gun. I only attached it at the top and bottom (on the 28.5 x 1.5 strips).

I added the plexiglass just for fun (its totally optional)

This is the roof. I used a piece of cardboard box 33" x 12"

Wrap the fabric as shown and once again I used hot glue to attach the fabric to the box. I use hot glue for almost everything:) It has never failed me

Then using a single nail, I attached the roof to the side posts

It's a good size, my kids love it and I am glad it turned out well..

Check out my other popular DIY kids' pretend kitchen here, the doll crib here and Diana's Apron here

 

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Diana's room reveal

It has been ages since I lasted blogged here. We finally found a place closer to my husband's work and school. We will be moving in the next coming days. Never been a fan of packing but I hope I will be all packed when the day finally comes.

It's funny that I finally finished my daughter's room in time for us to move. Next time I will be a little efficient with my timing. Anyway, here it is. Forgive me for the blurry pictures, I need to get a new camera. I have dropped this one way too many times.

The room is girlie, bright and very simple. We have both loved it.. even though it hasn't always been this tidy

This is a Costco Abby twin trundle bed going for $750. We got it on KSL for $80. The paint was less than $30. So, it was an awesome steal for us. I was 8 months pregnant with Eli when I started working on it. That was not fun. I made the night stand too; very imperfectly. I still need to fix the one leg in the back.

I made the comforter, pillow case and curtains. I will be sewing some more bedding in the very near future, I will include a tutorial then. I made them really simple and they have lasted a year and still looking great.

We got the fleece sheets on sale from Ross for $7. They are soft and warm, perfect for cooler weather

The lamp is from Target. It had a nickle finish and I spray painted it bronze

I made the pom poms here, the 'love birds' poster here and bought the cage at Hobby Lobby. It was a distressed blue color  and I spray painted it hot pink

Pom poms

I made the baby doll crib here

Picture frames from Ikea and some from Ross. I spray painted some and used mod podge to stick craft paper on some

Basket from Hobby lobby

I made the table and chair,  here and here

The dresser came from my in-laws,  we sanded and painted it an 'antique white' color like the bed.

In our new place, the kids will share a room. I am eager and excited to start working on it. Hopefully it won't take me a year to finish it. I got some really cute inspirations on shared rooms here. I have been brain storming what colors will work best for a girl and boy's shared room. Do you have any suggestions for me?

 

DIY Snow man

 

My first Christmas project:)  It was very easy to make, it took me less than 30 minutes.

I saw a snowman like this on Pinterest and I just had to make one.

I got the idea from here:  Felt Snowman tutorial