Kick it up a notch...with ribbon and scrapbook paper!

Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick is hosting a "Favorite Things" party. I have sooooo many favorite things, it's really hard to choose just a few...but

I did...and I wanted to share them. First and foremost, I LOVE to "shop" my house for things that are not being used and give them new life. Or repurpose something I've grown tired of and make it feel new again. Secondly, I am a self confessed ribbon and scrapbook paper hoarder. I have way too much of both. But I do actually put it all to good use every chance I get. There are so many possibilities...use your imagination, you'll be surprised what a little ribbon and paper can do!

Before:

Tray of candles

After:

Pimped out tray of candles

I just love how a strip of colorful scrapbook paper really makes these ho-hum candles POP!

And seriously, who doesn't love glittery scrapbook paper?

Before:

Tired lil' lampshade

After:
Ribbon gives even the most boring lampshade some pizazz!

Before:

Sad red candle

After:

Ain't she somethin in her lime green tube top? (uh-oh, it seems to be slipping down on the left side...I hope nothing falls out)

Girls, you don't have to spend alot of money to have cute decorations. Sometimes the very thing you need is probably right in your own home. I love to use what I already have and make it serve many purposes. Think outside the box. Use what you love. Use what you have.

A wise man that I know and love,(my Dad), always says...

"Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without."

Some words of wisdom that I try to live by!