When our first daughter was born, we named her the name I had picked out since I was 14: Lauren.
We needed a beautiful middle name to go with it, so we used my grandmother’s name: Dorothy.
![lauren dorothy lauren dorothy](http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4HaG7qoeoyk/TYeizKXmvHI/AAAAAAAAM48/qqVmMm_qNtg/lauren%20dorothy_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800)
When I saw these shoes at Walmart, (on clearance right now for $7) I knew they would be perfect in her room.
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And, do you remember this SL I payed $12 for?? I’m so getting my money’s worth out of it. I still peruse the pages and have lots of upcoming projects with inspiration from this baby:![](//lh5.ggpht.com/_4HaG7qoeoyk/TKK6Eg-8ZBI/AAAAAAAAH9U/PV5x3s8pZ4w/september20100231_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
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They had the cutest graphic art (in an office, I think?) with these words on it, so I made one for Lauren’s room. I used Bebas Neue font {you can download it here for free!} and printed it out in color.
Total cost:
Frames: $1.50
Spray paint: left over from wall o’ mirrors
Shoes: $7
Scrapbook Paper: $2
Total: $10.50
Doh! Almost under $10. I’m cheating and adding it to Under $10 Under 1 Hour.
i visit younghouselove.com often, and recently came across a post about spray painting picture frames (which somehow slipped my mind all these years, haha). best.idea.ever. you should see my garage - it's spray painted picture frame central out there. i've found them all at thrift shops for pennies.
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I like this project so much...creative and simple :) Just discovered your fantastic blog. newfollower. Hope you can stop by FFL when you have time :)
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What an adorable idea! I love your unconventionally personalized art!
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