You know how sometimes you read something from someone and you immediately want to be their friend cause you just know you would be bosom buddies (yes I am an Anne of Green Gables fan:). That is how I feel about Annie! She is actually Alison’s long lost friend, but I am claiming her as mine now that I am posting on her and she likes polka-dots! She even took GREAT pictures! I am excited to share her toddler boy room on a budget with you.
I introduce “MY” friend,
Annie
SUPER HERO POWER:
“I would want to have the power of feeling like I had a good nights sleep even though I didn’t.”
“Hi to all the “How Does She” gals out there! I’m excited to be here and excited for the ladies who put this site together. I actually met Alison (ya know, the 2×4 genius?) a few years back when both our husbands were in grad school. She was the one that encouraged me to get my vinyl machine and start a business. It’s been fun to watch her and this site become such a big hit and say, “I knew you when…”!!
Anyway, enough about her, let’s talk about me! ;0) I’m a mother to 4 kids ranging from 6 years to 5 months. To keep some sanity in tact (though whether it’s worked is still debatable), I turn to creating. I love to make something out of a few inexpensive items, a little elbow grease, and imagination. Thanks for having me and happy crafting!”
Here is her toddler boy room on a budget:
I love how the polka-dots are done with material instead of paint – added texture and the colors are so bold and fun together! It doesn’t hurt to have an aDoRaBlE baby picture in your frame:)
I love odd numbers. I also like the simple shapes, maybe I could even make these:)
I asked Annie how she made the pillow and this is what she said, “To make the pillow, I just bought a pillow at a thrift store and then covered it with the orange fleece. I added about 1.5 extra around all of the sides. Then I totally cheated and just lightly hot glued the the tree on with left over fabric scraps that I had. Normally, I would have used the iron-on applique’ method which works better. I was just impatient this time around!”
I like her way of getting things done! My glue gun is my friend.
Gotta have a place to store the toys. Love it.
If you happen to have a GREAT BIG vinyl cutter, here are her directions:
“The wall decal was very simple. I designed the trees in my vinyl program. I used tree-Lime green, and light brown 631 vinyl.
The circles and trunks are 13″ with 1.25 x 33″, 10″ with 1 x 29″, and 8″ with .75 x 22” … (Does that make sense)
I then found the center of my shelves and just eye-balled it from there!”
I have no idea what all that means, but I am sure all of you vinyl pros are right with her.
I love the color of this crib and the stripes in the rug to tie it all together. Nice!
Annie, thanks for sharing!
p.s. Will you come do my little boy’s room, you know, since we’re friends:)
Selin says
love the green cot…never thought of painting the cot any colour but white…love the room.
.-= Selin´s last blog ..Baybeecino closing down sale =-.
Young Wife says
This is so cute! I’m an Anne of Green Gables fan, too. 😉
.-= Young Wife´s last blog ..Secret Confessions =-.
Annie says
Thanks for giving me my 15 minutes of fame, gals! That was fun to see my room on such a popular site!! And Missy, say the word (and $$ for the flight out) and I’m there! ;0)
Jenny Whiting says
Hi Annie, I just saw this post and I love it. I especially love the color green of your crib and would love to ask you more about it. I couldn’t find a link to your blog or a way to contact you. I would love to ask you about how you repainted your crib…was it hard? I’ve thought about painting our crib for our 4th child due in May, but was worried it would be really difficult. But I’m inspired by yours. If you get this message, could you send me a note back or e-mail jennywhiting{at}gmail.com Thanks so much!
Shelley says
omigosh I love those bright colors! And those trees?! So simple yet artistic. Love it! 🙂
Stephanie says
I love it! Annie is so talented. I love simple, budget conscious ideas.
Emilie Daly says
Annie is very talented. I’m not just saying that because I’m her older sister ;)She has a real vision for decorating on a budget. I’ve never seen someone stretch a budget so much with the end product looking much, much more expensive. It’s truly amazing!
.-= Emilie Daly´s last blog ..Repurposed and reorganized a.k.a THE SEWING ROOM IS DONE! =-.
Alison says
Yea for Annie! I love this and you really are a good friend! Thanks for letting us spot light you!
Amy York says
Annie- The pictures of the room really show your creative flare too! The angles and arrangements of the shots. Great work girlfriend. I also have to say that Annies baby room is not the only AWESOME! and creative part of her home. She really does have an eye for design and a mind for the budget friendly. Way to GO!
Beckie says
the color of the crib makes me smile from ear to ear. Gorgeous boy nursery!
.-= Beckie´s last blog ..How to Make Korker Bows =-.
Veronnica says
That room is so adorable! I love all the bright and cheery colors!
Red Head says
Love it! Bright greens are my favorite color, and I love that there are other folks out there that aren’t just doing the same blue/pink and brown room! Way to go Annie!
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LaVonne says
I love the room, it is so cute. Thanks for sharing the pics.
The Activity Mom says
I love it!!!
TammyM says
This is an awesome room with so many ideas 🙂 I linked this post to http://dixiepieces.com/forum/topic/6886?replies=1
.-= TammyM´s last blog ..You Are In The Spotlight =-.
Harriet says
Thank you for a wonderful idea of how to create a ‘toddler corner’ for my little grandchildren in the spare room. I love the way the cot area is contained. The bright yet simply designed wall decoration and mat are not overpowering plus the toy boxes can be hidden when not in use.
You young people amaze me, besides all the things you ‘have’ to do, you still find time to create and then, as if that is not enough, share it with us all. Bravo!
meghan says
WoW! I wish I had just a teensy bit of the creativity & talent this woman has.
Thanks for introducing her & showing us her great ideas.
BTW, I am a new follower of your blog & I must say…IT ROCKS!
.-= meghan´s last blog ..Can I have jam please? =-.
Casey says
awesome room, love the painted crib!
.-= Casey´s last blog ..an idea coming alive! =-.
Angie says
Great Job! I’ll have to steal some tips and alter them for a girls room!
.-= Angie´s last blog ..Knights, Angels & Demons =-.
Katherine @ Grass Stains says
That crib is TO DIE FOR! I would never have thought of painting mine green, and I guess it’s too late since our third son is about to graduate out of it, but WOW!
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Love the tree wall hangings, and the entire color scheme is marvelous!
.-= Amy @ Positively Splendid´s last blog ..Beguiling blossoms (a metal flower tutorial) =-.
sharon says
super cute!
.-= sharon´s last blog ..Smile! you’re on camera =-.
Amy @ Filled With Praise says
Over from Tater-tots and Jello…I love your site and all your ideas.
Blessings,
Amy
Chalece says
Where did she get the big letter? I’m assuming it’s a “D.” I have looked in craft stores for one that is 3-d like that and can’t find one anywhere! I love all of these ideas. Does she have a blog with more pictures of her boy’s room????
Shelley says
Hi Chalece, I got the ‘B’ from Joanns craft store. You can get the letters online too. 🙂 Hope that helps.