Inspiring Twin Nursery Ideas

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May 20, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

Inspiring Twin Nursery Ideas for Boy Twins, Girl Twins and Boy/Girl Twins. How to arrange cribs plus cute and adorable twin bedroom ideas to get you motivated during your nesting.

Inspiring Twin Nursery Ideas

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So I have been meaning to make an announcement – we are having twins. Maybe by the time I publish this post, I will have created a blog post that shares the good news. I did, however, share on Facebook and got some excellent advice for having twins! I have three children, one of whom turns one in October. Hearing I was having baby 4 AND 5 in one pregnancy was quite shocking. Especially considering these two will be only 14 months older than my son. I’ve done close births before. My girls are 16 months apart (they ironically often get mistaken for twins) but this will be closer, and will be 3 babies – Ahhh. If you are a twin mom, please share you tips and tricks!

So in an effort to compose myself, I start nesting. Often early. It helps me bond with the babies and it helps me feel like there is just a little bit of organization – I strive on being organized (yes, I know that is out the door with 5 kids!) SO in my hunt to organize, I found these Inspiring Twin Nursery Ideas. At the time of creating this post, I do not know the genders of my two so I am finding nursery ideas for two boys, two girls, and a boy/girl twin set. Congrats to you mama (I assume you are reading this because you are having twins too!)

Update: We are having twin boys!

Boy/Boy Twin Nursery Ideas

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I am in love with this boy nursery! How creative are those indoor shutters and animals prints (I think this is on my list of ideas!) | Cherry Tree Shutters

This mama missed the mountains of Tennessee so it was her inspiration in this baby nursery. You have to look at her homemade lamp – looks like a million bucks! | Some Like a Project

You would never guess the inspiration of this room began with Peter Rabbit, nothing juvenile about this bedroom for toy boys. | Houzz

This nursery reminds me a lot of my sons. The blue and whites. I love the gray cribs and tassel curtains. | Heather Scott Home

This twin boy nursery focused on the national parks! Update: This is the theme we went for in our children’s nursery. We got all of our National Park Prints HERE. | Natalie Toy Interior Design

Blues, whites and a pop of orange in this Twin Boy Nursery | Project Nursery

While reading through this post, this mom found a couch was best for a twin nursery (it gives you more space when nursing). Since she was a budget for creating the space, her furniture is from IKEA. I love the accents, though, where she spent a little more money on places like The Land of Nod | Twist Me Pretty

This nursery is sweet with each boy’s name above the crib | Source Unknown

Girl/Girl Twin Nursery Ideas

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The floral wallpaper, the wooden hanging monograms, the bows on bumper, the jenny lind cribs – I am in love (did anyone notice the girls kept their Baby A and Baby B names?)| A Well Dressed Home

The fabric in this nursery was beautiful with a coral focus and touches of yellow. I love how the rug brings it all together. | Source Unknown

These flower mobiles are precious and I bet they could be done with a quick trip to Hobby Lobby or your local craft store. I also like how the dresser and photo collage bring the two cribs together. | Project Nursery

The focus was white in this girl nursery | Box Wood Clippings

This nursery is beautiful. Pale Pinks, Mints, Swans, and a Rose Gold Crib – I am inspired by this nursery for twin girls! | H&G Designs

This pink, ivory and grey twin girls nursery was beautiful. What really stood out to me was the monogram above the cribs. | Project Nursery

Go Gray! Look at the time and talent that went into the safari mural. These two lucky girls will play, grow and dream. | Project Nursery and Donna Dotan

This mama wanted a girlie nursery without pastels. Her focus was the gray wall with the woodland trees. She added touches of pink with the being and birds. | Dallas City Moms Blog

Boy/Girl Twin Nursery Ideas

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This nursery proves small spaces can be functional – how beautiful and bright is that wallpaper that centers the two cribs!? | Project Nursery

It’s clear with this baby bedding who’s the girl and who is the boy – and how fun is that giraffe over the window? | Pottery Barn Kids

I always found round cribs so fun. This inspiring nursery uses gray and incorporates animal artwork. | Frosted Petticoat

This owl nursery is home to a boy and a girl. How precious is that personalized bedding (The quilts are hand sewn by mama!) | My Frugal Dime

These metal cribs are beautiful. I love that they had the space to add a small bench in front of each crib. How creative are these tall headboards with bunnies? | Finnian’s Moon Interiors

How sweet is this gray nursery – I love the window that divides the room with a pretty geometric print. Each crib is personalized with a print, I have also seen them personalized with the child’s name or photo of each baby. | Haven and Home

How beautiful is this Coral & Teal Boy & Girl Twin Nursery? I love all the bright colors. | Project Nursery

This room was almost round, which made it award for putting a crib on a wall. It also was larger which was perfect for putting cribs back to back in this boy/girl twin nursery. | Project Nursery

You guys, I had my less than a year ago third child. Not evening being a first time mom, this Newborn Tips, Hacks and Tricks post was very helpful. Take a look at all these tips! Pin to Pinterest.

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The toddler age is a joy (I say that with sarcasm, but it is truly some of my most memorable years with my kids.) Take a look at these Toddler Tips and Tricks – Hacks for New and Old Moms. Pin to Pinterest.

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New York Times Best Sellers in Young Adult

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May 20, 2020 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Looking for some new books to read? We’ll have a list of best selling books for you each week. Today, we have New York Times Best Sellers in Young Adult that you’ll want to grab for yourself or as gifts!

New York Times Best Sellers in Young Adult

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Teacher Gift Idea – Because I Had a Teacher Book

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May 20, 2020 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Are you looking for a gift for your child’s teacher that she will cherish forever? This is such a neat idea that teachers will just love.

Because I Had a Teacher is a heartwarming book that expresses why teachers are so important and how they impact their students’ lives. Here’s an excerpt:

Because I had a teacher, I have whole new worlds to explore.
I discovered that what I can imagine, I can make real.
And now I feel like I can do anything.
Because I had you, I learned to believe in me

Here’s how to turn this already sweet and touching book into something that your child’s teacher will never forget. Grab this book from Amazon, and then have the students in his or her class write something to her that starts with “Because I had a teacher”. For instance, my daughter is quite shy in class, but she’s really blossomed this year and has been much more outspoken. So, she could write, “Because I had a teacher, I’m not scared to talk in class anymore.” They can also say something related to what they’ve learned, like multiplication, division, words they’ve learned to spell, and more. The sky’s the limit!

This may be harder to do now that schools are doing everything online, but if you have class parents’ phone numbers or can get them from the school, perhaps you can meet up. I’m thinking about taking this around to all the kids’ houses in our class and having them write in it for our teacher. You could also work with a teacher when school starts back in the fall to get the kids to sign it then, and then they can give it to her as a welcome back to school gift.

This book is such a unique gift idea, and it’s something your child’s teacher will love and treasure forever.

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DIY Cricut Father’s Day Photo Frame

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May 19, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Looking for an easy and Frugal Father’s Day gift from home? This DIY Father’s Day Photo Frame is a cute gift idea from the kids. Download these five funny Father’s Day quotes and puns. Upload your FREE SVG Files for Cricut Design Space, print, and create a rock picture frame for a dad that is a rock or rock star!

Cricut Father’s Day Photo Frame

Whether your dad sports a leather vest and rocks the guitar,or is a pillar of strength that your family leans on, we have some of the ultimate Father’s Day Quotes and crafts for your super dad! Using a Cricut Maker, make dad an adorable rock frame that he can display at the office or by his bedside, reminding him of his importance. This DIY Father’s Day gift is simple and uses supplies around the house.

If you are using your vinyl cutter to create easy and frugal Father’s Day gifts ideas, make sure you download this Father’s Day SVG File for Cricut to make Homemade BBQ Seasoning Mason Jars.

Father’s Day Puns

We put together five Father’s Day puns about rocks for your rock star, the rock you lean on, your dad.

Dad Quotes:

Have a rock’n Father’s Day.

Dad, you’re our rock star! (the one we used)

Dad, you rock!

Dad, you’re the rock our family leans on!

My dad, my rock.

You can use any of these quotes about rocks & dad in your Father’s Day picture frames.

Father’s Day SVG Files

For your Rock Father’s Day Picture Frame, you will need a few materials including our free Father’s Day SVG file.

Father’s Day SVG File Download

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Once you have your Father’s Day Rock Quotes downloaded, you can begin this process of uploading a SVG file to Cricut Design Space.

DIY Photo Frame Craft Supplies

To create this Cricut Rock’n Picture Frame for Dad this Father’s Day, have the following materials…

Materials Needed:

Rock’n SVG cut file (downloaded from Frugal Coupon Living’s Free Printables)
Wide Wooden 3.5” x 5” Photo frame (painted with chalky paint, we used Americana Decor Relic)
Cricut Maker (or Cricut Joy)
Standard grip mat
Cricut Premium Vinyl, Removable or Permanent in color of your choice (We used Light Gray Cricut Premium Vinyl in the Vibrant Value Pack.)
Cricut Deluxe Paper (we used Hostess with the Mostess Winter Sparkle collection)
Cricut Weeder Tool
Cricut Transfer Tape
Cricut Scraping Tool
Small rocks/pebbles
Hot glue gun with clear craft glue

For Circut tools, this Basic Tool Set will have what you need and more! You can also pick up your transfer tape, mat, vinyl and more at the Circut Store.

Cricut Father’s Day Craft Instructions

Follow these easy directions to make your homemade Father’s day frame.

Gather all your supplies together. You can do this in many steps, over a few days or tackle it all immediately.

Prepare the Photo Frame

Disassemble the picture frame. If needed, paint the frame with 1-2 coats of charcoal chalk paint. Set aside the photo frame dry.

Once the painted frame is dry, heat a hot glue gun with clear glue sticks.

Begin in the corner of the picture frame and apply a dab of hot glue. Quickly, place one small pebble into the glue. Repeat this process until you cover the entire surface of the frame with rocks until finished.

Put the frame aside.

How to Upload your SVG File to Cricut Design Space

Open Cricut Design Space.

Upload Father’s Day Rock’n Phrases SVG File into design space.

On the right column, click Ungroup.

Click and drag over each of the phrases separately. With the phrase highlighted, click on the “Weld” button”. Repeat for all phrases or erase the phrases you do not want to print to vinyl.

Adjust your rock phrase sizes to fit inside the photo frame accordingly (we used 3.5 x 5 but you can use a similar size frame).

Insert one square shape onto the Design Space canvas to create the photo frame backing. Size the square to match the size of the picture frame, in our case it was 3.5” wide x 5” high.

Finally, using the color sync tab. assign colors to the images for different material types: Premium Vinyl and Cardstock (Deluxe Paper).

How to Cut Vinyl on Cricut

Once your work is complete in design space you will begin the process of cutting your vinyl using your Cricut machine.

First, select “Make It” in Design Space.

For the vinyl phrase(s), set the material type to Premium Vinyl. Follow prompts for loading the mat into the Cricut Maker or Cricut Joy and cutting the Premium Vinyl.

When prompted, unload the mat from the cutting machine.

Remove the Premium Vinyl from the mat.

For the paper photo frame backing, set the material type to cardstock, medium weight. Follow prompts for loading the mat into the Cricut Maker or Cricut Joy and cutting the Deluxe Paper.

When prompted, unload the mat from the Cricut maker cutting machine.

Remove the Deluxe Paper from the mat.

How to Assemble the Rock Picture Frame

You have crafted your rock picture frame, cut your vinyl, and cut your card stock mat. Next you will begin to assemble your Father’s Day Rock Picture Frame.

How to Put Vinyl on Glass

Take the glass from your picture frame and lay it on flat surface.

First, make sure your glass is clean and wipe free any dust or streak from the surface. Let dry.

Cut around the vinyl cut phrase with a pair of scissors.

Using the weeding tool, peel away the excess vinyl around the cut phrase and discard excess vinyl.

Next, cut a section of the transfer tape slightly larger than the size of the phrase.

Peel away the transfer tape backing and place the transfer tape on top of the cut phrase. Gently rub the vinyl to help it stick to the transfer tape.

Peel away the vinyl backing, leaving just the phrase adhered to the transfer tape.

Position the phrase with the transfer tape on to the glass and press in place.

Press the vinyl phrase down with your fingers or with the Cricut scraping tool to help it to stick to the glass surface.

Slowly and carefully remove the transfer tape leaving the vinyl phrase on the glass.

Place the glass back into the pebble picture frame. Wipe away finger prints.

Place the blue cardstock paper mat into the frame against the glass. Reassemble the backing into the frame.

Wrap this father’s day gift for dad. Gift and let him display and enjoy!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Father’s Day Cricut Picture Frame. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Don’t forget our many Easy and Frugal Father’s Day Gift ideas using supplies from home. This includes our Father’s Day BBQ Mason Jar Craft. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save these Free Cricut Craft Tutorials throughout the entire year. Pin to Pinterest.

DIY Mason Jar Canisters with Kitchen SVG Files

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May 19, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Create Homemade Mason Jar Canisters using chalk paint, drawer knobs and directions on how to create Rae Dunn inspired font in Cricut Design Space. Go a step further with Kitchen SVG files and more weekend DIY projects for your home.

DIY Mason Jar Canisters with Kitchen SVG Files

We have the cutest DIY weekend project for your kitchen. A little bit functional, a little bit fun, and a lot of Rae Dunn inspired farmhouse decor. These homemade canisters are made from 16 oz mason jars, knobs, chalk paint, and your vinyl cutter machine.

Kitchen SVG Files

If you have a Cricut maker, it is possible to get crafty and creative in the kitchen. We put together the best Kitchen SVG Files in Creative Market.

For this particular mason jar craft project you will not need to purchase your font. We show you how to get free svg files or Rae Dunn Style fonts for your baking canisters by stretching and pulling your font into a fun height.

However, if you are taking your kitchen crafts a bit further, there are kitchen and baking SVG cut files you can upload to more creative projects for your home and tackle more home decor projects with Cricut Maker.

DIY Mason Jar Canisters

For this DIY project you will need a few supplies to make these mason jar canisters. WE share ow to make your own Rae Dunn inspired fonts using a free farmhouse font available in Creative Market.

Materials

Beyond your vinyl cutter and Cricut tools, you will need more materials to create your Kitchen canisters.

Cricut Maker (or Cricut Joy) with Fine Point Blade
Standard grip mat
Cricut Premium Vinyl, Removable or Permanent in color of your choice (We used Dark Forest Green in the Vibrant Value Pack.)
16 oz Mason Jar with Lids
Cricut Joy™ Adhesive-Backed Deluxe Paper, Natalie Malan In the Grove
Cricut Weeder Tool
Cricut Transfer Tape * (optional)
Americana Chalky Finish for Glass in Everlasting
Paintbrush
Decorative knobs with screws and suitable sized washers
Drill and drill bit
Hot glue gun with clear craft glue
Scissors

For Circut tools, this Basic Tool Set will have what you need and more! You can also pick up your transfer tape, mat, vinyl and more at the Circut Store.

*If you do want to use transfer tape for this project, *consider using Duck Brand Peel Clear Laminate as an alternative to Cricut transfer tape. Some people prefer this brand more.

Directions

Gather your materials and supplies listed above.

Wash your mason jars with soup and hot water and allow them to dry completely before continuing.

Chalk Paint Mason Jars

First, apply a thin coat of chalky finish paint to each of the mason jars leaving the neck of the jars unpainted.

Put the painted mason jar to the side to dry fully.

Repeat with additional chalk paint coverage as needed.

Kitchen SVG Files in Design Space

Open a blank canvas in Cricut Design Space.

Next, select the text icon from the toolbar.

Type the word FLOUR.

To get a Rae Dunn Font for Cricut, change the font to “Little White Lies”. (This is not a font you have to purchase!)

With your word highlighted, change your letter spacing to 0.7.

Stretch the lettering by clicking on the lock symbol above the size section and adjusting the height to 1.7” while keeping the width the same. This will give you that DIY Rae Dunn inspired font.

Next, click on the unlock symbol and adjust the word height to 2”.

With the word highlighted, click on the “Weld” button. This allows you to join shapes/letters to create a single customized image.

Repeat these steps with the the word SUGAR and OATS or any other kitchen canister pantry item.

Select “Make It” in Cricut Design Space.

For cutting the words in your Rae Dunn farmhouse font, set the material type to Premium Vinyl.

Follow the prompts for loading the mat into the Cricut Maker or Cricut Joy and cutting the Premium Vinyl.

When prompted, unload the mat from the cutting machine.

Remove the Premium Vinyl from the mat.

Mason Jar Lids Inserts

To prepare you mason jar lid inserts, first measure the size of your mason jar lid.

Insert a circle shape on to the open Design Space canvas and adjust the size to measure the lid size.

Create another smaller sized circle with a 0.25” diameter and place it directly on to the center of the other larger circle. With both circles highlighted, click on the “Slice” button. This will create a small cut out. You can now discard the smaller circle shape.

Duplicate the circle shapes to cut one for each mason jar lid.

Color sync the images if needed to match the materials color.

Select “Make It” in Cricut Design Space.

For cutting your mason jar lid toppers, set the material type to Cardstock with adhesive backing.

Follow the prompts for loading the mat into the Cricut Maker or Cricut Joy and cutting the toppers. When prompted, unload the mat from the cutting machine.

Remove the adhesive backing cardstock from the mat.

Mason Jar Kitchen Canisters

To assemble your kitchen mason jars, first cut around each font word with a pair of scissors.

Using the weeding tool, peel away the excess vinyl around the cut images and discard.

Transfer one letter at a time by hand to the mason jar.

Alternatively, you could also cut a piece of transfer tape a bit larger than the size of the image.

Peel away the transfer tape backing but ensure the transfer tape is not overly sticky. Place the transfer tape on top of the cut font image.

Gently rub the vinyl to help it stick to the transfer tape. Peel away the vinyl backing, leaving just the image adhered to the transfer tape.

Position the phrase with the transfer tape on to the smooth side of a jar and press in place.

Press the vinyl phrase down with your fingers to help it to stick to the painted glass jar. Slowly and carefully remove the transfer tape leaving the vinyl image on the jar.

Repeat for the other mason jars.

Mason Jar Lid with Knob

First, in the center of the mason jar lid, drill one hole the same size at the screw size for the knob. Take extra care when handling sharp metal edges.

Peel off one of the cardstock circles from the backing and place over top of the mason jar lid.

If your mason jar lid is in two parts, glue them together using a hot glue gun with clear glue sticks.

Screw the decorative knob onto the mason jar lid.

Repeat with the remaining lids.

To finish, fill the containers with oats, sugar and flour.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final DIY Mason Jar Canisters craft. Leave a comment and/or add a photo of your mason jar craft here on Pinterest!

Turn your leftover mason jars into a craft for dad perfect for his birthday or Father’s Day. We give you free SVG files to perfect this gift. Make your own BBQ Seasoning with these free Cricut SVG files. Pin to Pinterest.

Also look at these free Cricut Tutorials with free cut files. Pin to Pinterest.

Beach Must-Haves

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May 19, 2020 by FCL Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

Beaches are starting to open back up. Are you still planning a beach vacation later this summer? We found a bunch of beach must-haves, from beach bags and sunglasses to hats and shirts.

Shell necklaces are super popular right now. Not only are they fun to wear as an adult, but they’re perfect for all the VSCO girls, too. I know my girls would love this!

I love my floppy beach hat. My favorite part is that it says “Do Not Disturb” on it! You can have whatever you want printed on these Custom Floppy Beach Hats. These will be a hit at the beach this summer!

Need a new beach tote? This Personalized Beach Tote has room for everything you need to take with you. And, you can have your name or monogram put on it!

Want a new pair of sunglasses? I love the leafy pattern on these Fashion Sunglasses. The pattern is super cute and different than what we usually see. I’m betting you’ll get a ton of compliments on these!

This Beach Vibes T-Shirt is the perfect tee to wear on your vacations. You can even wear it at home when you’re wishing you were at the beach. This comes in adult and toddler sizes.

How cute is this Beach Fedora? It has such a fun style – totally different than floppy beach hats. This is perfect to wear when you’re relaxing on the sand or when you go out to do some sightseeing.

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