As promised here is my first DIY post, well technically it's not so much a DIY as a glam it up post. I purchased these gold painted ceramic pieces at a local Savers for only $4 about a year and a half ago. My eye was originally drawn to their old Hollywood feel. They lived in my Vegas themed bathroom at school. Upon moving out they sat unused because they didn't fit with my room decor. So I had an aha! moment. WHY NOT PAINT THEM?

So I took this...

Primed it [white] and painted it!

The black fits much better with the rest of the decor in my room and when I move out, they'll easily fit with my new place [hopefully]

So I hope this post has given you an idea to paint something in your procession that used to work with your decor and now just sits unused. Don't be afraid to take the worse that could happen is that you have to paint ti back to the original color. I'm already thinking of ways to glam them up even more. Hmm maybe so glitter or highlight colors....



Frugal Friday

TGIF, right?

The rainy weather of the past few days, has left me yearning to do some crafts, but all the ones I wanted to do required spray paint and an outdoor setting. So, instead I made a list of all the DIYs I want to do in the near future, drafted a shopping list and printed some coupons for Michaels.

I had a budget which I stuck to went over and even though I have $13 to my name until I get my paycheck tomorrow, I couldn't be happier with my purchases. I love a good sale and I love good clearance even more, so imagine my delight when I was meet with this.

$1.49 for glass or porcelaine paint, normally $4.99!? You can bet your left ear I bought some. I have the perfect idea in mind, a post detailing that is in the future. But even better yet, the deals weren't over. I found some carving blocks on sale for $1.99, so I will be posting how to make your own stamps, as soon as I get my hands on some carving tools.

Overall I spent $24.99. Because of the clearance prices, and my coupon skills, instead of spending $53.79 [before tax] I saved $28.80!

I cannot wait to start some projects. If the weather stays nice, I'll have a DIY project up by the end of the weekend. It's gonna be a good weekend, I can just tell.

Well, I guess this is hello...

Welcome to Carpe Dayum. Seize the day with a twist.

Well, you would think I would know what to write in my first post, but I'm struggling. Should I tell this beautiful back story about my life that led me to this point where I decided to start this blog? Or maybe an egotistical proclamation about how you'll love reading my blog? How about simple introduction...? Yeah, that seems right.

Hi, I'm Sarah. I have the joy of teaching childern to dance, I fill my spare time with books and crafts, and I'm constantly looking for things to attempt to cook/bake. I must confess that I'm not a mother, married, or own my home. I have reinhabited the room I grew up in before leaving for college over 4 years ago, I'm constantly trying to figure out a way to pay my student loans while saving money, and I have a weak spot for Target clearance.

So, what can you expect from this blog? For starters, you'll find some wonderful and fun [I think] DIYs that I have either come up with or seen on another site and am testing out. Reviews of recipes will be another type of post you'll see. I should mention that I am not the best cook, so if I can make the recipe come out good, I'm sure a good cook will make it great! What else will you see, you ask? I'm so glad you do! Make up designs and outfit posts will also show their face on here. What can I say I'm girl who loves the look of high fashion with the price tags. And lastly, book reviews. After all who doesn't love a good book?

My philosophy on life is if you can make it instead of purchasing it, then make it; if you have to purchase it, then buy it on sale; and if you have the option to buy local, then buy local to support a small business. So with that said, I'm hoping to have my first DIY post up by the end of the week. Catch you then!