This summer I decided to join forces with 5 Minutes for Mom, and tackle one big project every week and blog around it. This week's project had been more than one week's work, but accumulation of a summer's work.
In April, my Ladybug turned six years old. She asked for two things for her birthday, a DS handheld gaming system, and a bunk bed. After looking around at bunk beds, my husband decided he would built one on his own. When I say, on his own, I mean it. Rick is your classic Kinesthetic learner. The bunk bed was totally of his own design, and resembles outdoor play equipment. This bed is SOLID. My husband was also on his own time table. So, it was only appropriate, that the bunk bed project started for Ladybug's birthday on April 8th, would be completed just in time for Bumblebee's birthday on August 8th.
During this time, Ladybug decided how she would like the bunk bed painted. Her inspiration was a Henry and Mudge book,where Annie, Henry's prissy but beloved cousin moves next door. Mommy did her best to recreate a garden setting, you be the judge...
I even broke out the sewing machine, which has not seen the light of day in a long time. I had to crack out the instruction manual to remember how to thread the machine! The window toppers were made from pink scratch material from Ladybug's baby quilt and the aqua bedskirt that came with Bumblebee's bedding set.
We used the money we saved by staying home for our STAYCATION to replace their windows.
But my most creativity trick was using the quilt rack given to me by my good friend, Stephanie as additional closet space for the girls' Sunday dresses. Ladybug decided to display her trucks below it "for decoration, Mommy. "
My $9.00 butterfly rug was a good find and fitted great into our garden theme.
The girls love their new space!
I love their new space too! Way to go Rick on that bunk beds. They look fabulous!
Posted by: kyooty | 08/16/2011 at 07:04 PM
What a perfectly happy little place!
Posted by: Bridget | 08/16/2011 at 08:09 PM
Thanks, Rick did do a great job!
Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 08/16/2011 at 08:14 PM
Mary, what a beautiful bedroom! You all did an amazing job!
Posted by: Carmen | 08/16/2011 at 08:44 PM
Very cute! Are those decorations on the bunk bed Wallies?
Building a bunk bed is probably on our agenda soon, though we haven't decided whether the boys need one more or the girls.
Posted by: Jordana | 08/16/2011 at 10:27 PM
Jordana,
There are bumblebees, ladybugs, dragonflies and butterflies I found in a stencil kit I found at A.C. Moore. Ladybug choose a dragonfly bedding set, and Bumblebee choose a butterfly one, so I thought the stencils put it all together. The decorations with the craft paint cost $11.
Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 08/17/2011 at 07:37 AM
wow what an awesome little girls bedroom and I loved the bunk bed, I am not fond of them so to find one I like, you win the prize. Good job...
Posted by: Sharon O | 08/17/2011 at 11:43 AM
It looks great!
Posted by: Stephanie | 08/17/2011 at 12:23 PM
AWESOME JOB! Must have been fun to get the bed in the house though. You are all to be applauded for repurposing and making it all your own. Can't wait to see it.
Love, Gram
Posted by: Geri | 08/19/2011 at 03:32 AM
Thanks Geri! Rick (and the girls)sanded, painted and primed the bunk bed in the gararge. Then Rick disasssemble it, moved it into the girls' room, and reassembled it. The girls absolutely love it. For Bumblebee, it has been quite the rite of passage to go from her toddler bed into this big girl bunk bed.She keeps on saying, "I'm 4!".
Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 08/19/2011 at 07:21 AM