Meet Chelsea and Allison. The creative hands and minds from
Decor Roomies.
They have lots of fun decorating ideas and crafts. And lots of ideas on a budget too! One of my favorites is their Canvases for all Seasons
I think they are gorgeous!
A little Q&A.....
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Chelsea: I think Chelsea would say that her pet peeve is clutter. She is always finding ways to stash and organize our clutter so it stays hidden, yet still accessible.
Allison: I can’t stand when I am running for something or when others are later. I just can’t understand it. Sadly, sometimes I do run a bit late.
Are you a morning person or more of a night owl?
Chelsea: Definitely a night owl! Chelsea stays up until 1 or 2 AM quite often and gets caught up on homework, HGTV, and also thinks of craft ideas. She also enjoys sleeping in on the weekends.
Allison: I have a horrible time waking up in the morning, but when I do I get a lot done. Sometimes I get a burst of energy at nighttime and suddenly find myself behaving like a night owl… those nights are pretty rare though.
Name 3 adjectives to describe yourself.
Chelsea: organized, dependable, and caring
Allison: creative, generous, and ambitious
And now here's a little project strait from the Roomies!
A few weeks ago, this photo became an inspiration! Our
friend Ashton got this idea from another blog and decided to make herself an
earring display. It turned out great and was a less than $10 dollar project
(way less!).
Decor Roomie Allison wanted to make a jewelry stand out of
tree branches… but there aren’t many “good” trees in the apartment complex and
what would the neighbors think!
After taking a look at Ashton’s photo, I (Allison) got to digging and
recalled that I had a frame hiding under my bookshelf. It was supposed to be
for artwork from the Hallmark factory in Kansas City that I got from a service
trip excursion. I never got it in the frame the way I wanted/pictured it. Then I just kept finding stuff to make the Jewelry Board and it took me 15 minutes to do the whole thing!
Here’s how:
- Picture frame (pick your size, Wal-Mart and Target and DT have good deals)
- Cork Roll
- Cork Squares OR Foam Display board
- Spray Adhesive
- Exacto Knife OR Scissors
- Sewing Pins
- Fabric (Optional)
1) Remove the glass and backing from the frame.
2) Depending on what materials you are using…
a. Lay out your cork squares and make sure they fit
your frame and trim with the exacto knife.
b.
Cut your foam display board to size using the
exacto knife.
3) Generously apply your spray adhesive to the
backing of the frame and quickly apply either your cork squares or foam board.
4) Depending on what materials you are using…
a. Cut your thin cork roll piece to size using the
exacto knife.
b
Cut your fabric to slightly cover the edges of
your backing using scissors.
5) Generously apply your spray adhesive to the cork
or foam on the backing and quickly apply either your cork roll or fabric.
6) Insert your backing into the frame and secure.
7) Use sewing pins to hang your necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.
Total cost for me :$7 (WAY WAY WAY cheaper than buying one)
Cork Squares: $1.97 on clearance at Joann Fabric
Cork Roll: ~$2 leftover half from another project
Frame: $3 (but FREE really since I got it forever ago!)
This would also work as just a bulletin board, which I am
thinking of doing to replace the one I have had for the past 3 years of
college. The one that says “I <3 Chelison – Val xoxo NOT Derek” in purple
ink that won’t come off :( I even got two frames from work!
This also works well as a present for the holidays! Don’t be surprised
if this is what some of you get :)
Yours Bejeweled,
Chelsea & Allison
Thanks Girls for sharing with us! To see more of Chelsea and Allison, head on over to Decor Roomies! I hear they are planning a giveaway once they up their followers!
