Decor-ganize Crafts

Big Changes!

2012-01-26T15:00:00.000-08:00

Lots of big changes are happening to my family

ALL AT ONCE!

I don't mind change once in a while, but it always seems that when one change does come, a whole bunch of other changes have to follow.

One good change was our new addition to our family.

Meet our new baby girl!

My 2 year old just loves her!

Maybe a little too much.

I have to watch her very VERY closely now.

Husband got a job promotion (which again is a good change), but we'll have to move (can't decide if moving is a good change or not).

I love this house.

It's old but we made it ours. It's our first home.

We got it and fixed it up.

There were so much more I wanted to do with it but won't now.

And for those who saw my Kitchen Cabinets Post,

so so sorry, but I won't be able to paint them.

(You guys convinced me to do it too!)

Anyway, I guess life goes on and I'll just have to take it as it is. And do the best I can.

Now as for my blog!

It's going to have to switch gears, again, to meet my needs.

For a few months we are going to be renting a home owned by my Husbands parents. And it needs some good attention. My blog may turn to more of an organizing/cleaning blog than a crafty blog.

(I'll try to squeeze some crafts in, but it's hard for me to craft when my space is dirty and unorganized).

We'll see how things go.

2012-01-04T17:22:00.000-08:00

Well my motivation to do much has

slowed down the last few weeks.

Baby #2 is coming any day now (another girl).

However, it feels that I've been in labor for over a month! This pregnancy is kicking my butt!

I try to satisfy my nesting crave, but then the next few days pay for it and be bedridden.

Not fun with a 2 year old. Good thing Netflix saves the day with Dora or Sesame Street.

When I do get some extra energy I do a few things like making some freezer meals.

Will be nice to have a stock of these when the new baby's here.

And playing with my new Christmas toy!

Still trying to figure it out, but can't wait to use it on my future projects!

Or you can find me reading when I can't move.

Right now I'm reading this on my Kindle...

I love this story. I'm not much of a reader, and this one can be a doozy. So to help me I'll add this to my curriculum...

and this older version...

and this one just for fun...

There are so many others I still need to watch!

Spray Painting Vents

2011-12-26T04:00:00.000-08:00

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas this year!

Now life can get back to normal.

Funny how it seems everything you do during the Holidays revolves around that one day. Then it's over and life just goes back to the way it was.

Sorry my mind wandering...

Well I found more to spray paint! My vents!

They were looking pretty bad. To just buy new ones I would have to get some of them custom fit too.

So again spray paint to the rescue!

These really needed rescuing too.

This post pretty much feels like a repeat of my Kitchen Cabinet Handles since the same steps apply.

Step 1) Remove and clean vents

Step 2) Spray light coats of primer. I used Krylon Metal Black Primer Spray Paint. At least 2 coats.

Remember light even coats do avoid drips. (The first picture I got too ancy and you can see some drips : p)

I did the bottom first then the top.

Step 3) Spray paint light coats of finishing. I used Krylon Metal Black Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint.

I just did the tops this time since no one can really see the bottoms anyway.

Step 4) Let dry and finished!

Linking to...

A Bowl Full of Lemons

Lil Luna
A Little Tipsy
Not Just A Housewife
Someday Crafts
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To Paint or Not to Paint My Kitchen Cabinets

2011-12-11T13:40:00.000-08:00

For years I've been debating if I should

paint my kitchen cabinets.

I keep going back and forth.

I just don't LOVE my cabinets. I look at them and think, "HELLO 1985!"

My husband doesn't want me too. He says that they are in good shape and really doesn't look as awful as I think. And just because the wood color isn't in style means we should paint them to go with the current trend.

Sigh.

Then a little more about my upbringing...

For generations my family has been the furniture business. I remember growing up friends would ask if my house gets new furniture every other year or so.

Surprisingly no.

My parents knew what to look for in furniture. They would save and go for the high quality solid wood stuff. And then get it for a good deal since they sold it (and only if no interested buyers were wanting it too).

My siblings and I had the same bedroom sets all our lives growing up. The dining room table is over 30 years old and rock solid wood. (I'm actually inheriting it when my parents move to a smaller retirement home!)

Anyway I told my family some of my ideas with my cabinets and they just CRINGED!

"Never paint real wood!!!" they would say.

"Painting wood is just a trend. Trends don't last very long. Your cabinets are oak. Oak is a classic and will be back in style before you know it."

Sigh.

I know they're right. So I don't really think I could really bring myself to do it.

Unless you can convince me otherwise.

I do love looking at other bloggers that had the guts to just paint theirs.

Then I would just dream about what I could do with my kitchen.

So many ideas I have...

I thought this look may be doable for my kitchen.

Source

What do you think?

Are you for painting wood or against it?

Should I paint mine?

Have you, or would you, paint yours?

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Someday Crafts
At The Picket Fence

Re-do Cabinet Handles

2011-11-28T14:30:00.000-08:00

The "fix it" list for a home seems never ending. There's always something to fix. The list has it's priorities too. Whatever is a dire need is what gets fixed first. Other things just have to wait. Some things you just learn to live with.

Finally I got to one of those things that was near the bottom of the "fix it" list.

My kitchen cabinet handles.

The good part is that it was about $10!

They were old, some broken, or missing, and UGLY!

I lived with it because it was mostly just a cosmetic fix and it was going to cost a little too. Maybe not much but other things would usually have more priority in our monthly budget.

Thanks to blogging I've learned so much about upcycling and repurposing. So a new coat of spray paint was what they needed!

I can't believe the difference it has made! I really wish I would of known to do this earlier.

Here's how.

Step 1) Unscrew the handles and clean. I soaked mine up in a bucket of diluted ammonia. I used ammonia because many of then had years of muck and grease on them. Especially the ones above my oven.

Step 2) Once cleaned and dried spray paint a coat of primer on them. I used Krylon Black Metal Spray Paint. Do light coats to avoid drips. I did two coats.

Step 3) Once the primer dries spray paint the finishing coat. I used Krylon Black Oil Rubbed Bronze. Again light coats to avoid drips. I did two coats.

(I love this color because it leaves a tint of brown shine on it).

So much better!

Since I had some missing I replaced them with a drawer handle. I'm glad this is a style now. (It would of been hard to replace them with the same exact ones).

I love this spray paint. I found another thing to paint too!

My front porch railing was looking pretty old. So used the same paint to fix it up! Now I'm looking at what else I can paint!

Linking to...

A Bowl Full of Lemons

Lil Luna
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Not Just A Housewife
Someday Crafts
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My Oven

2011-11-21T04:00:00.000-08:00

I have to admit something...

It is soooo embarrassing...

And disgusting...

Something I've put off for far too long...

But I hope I'm not the only one who is guilty...

Hoping...

I have lived in my house for over four years now and never cleaned the inside of my oven!

Ever!

The task seemed so daunting.

Actually it was daunting because I don't have the luxury of a self cleaning oven. I so wish we could just buy a new one, but that won't be an option for a long time.

It took me all day.

But I did it!

Thanks to the prego nesting itch.

Finally!

Yay!

Here it is on the outside...

(I do clean it on the outside often. It was the inside that was scary!)

Now the BEFORE on the inside...

Look away if you must!

I told you! GROSS!

This picture just doesn't give it justice.

It's worse looking in real life.

But it's okay now. Here's the AFTER

I can also thank this stuff...

Just spray, wait, then wipe.

Open a window too. The fumes almost killed me!

(It also likes to leave a white film. I just used diluted vinegar spray to get that off)

And thanks to this stuff too...

My new cleaning love, Organge Shine.

I used it on the outside. Great for getting those tough grease stains.

I even separated the oven doors to get the drips in between the best I could.

Then another trick is to put the grates in a garbage bag with a few cups of ammonia for a day.

I also do this for my stove burners.

Give it time to soak that in.

Put it outside so the fumes don't choke ya.

Then just rinse and wipe.

Here it is all finished!

SOOO MUCH BETTER.

You can add some aluminum foil at the bottom for a quick clean up.

Linking to...

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Dried Leaf Candle Holders

2011-11-14T13:10:00.000-08:00

I gotta say that by far Autumn is my favorite time of year. My living room has an Autumn type of feel to it year round. So before Thanksgiving is over I wanted to squeeze in just one more fall craft before Christmas.

Once a month a few of friends get together and have a Craft Night. It was my turn to host in November. I will say that there are not very many Thanksgiving crafts out there (at least one you can do with 5-6 people for real cheap).

I saw this done on Pinterest using a mason jar. I had these vases sitting in my "to craft" box that would go perfect. (I got them at Dollar Tree).

So off to the park to collect REAL leaves! That was kind of fun on it's own too.

Anyway here are the supplies:

Real fall leaves (you don't want them too large or too dry). They need to be flexible for best results. Different kinds and colors too make it fun.

Vase or jar of some sort

Mod Podge and sponge brushes

Scissors and glue gun

T light (I'm not comfortable using real candles in these)

Embellishments if desired like ribbon, pine cones etc.

Step 1) First collect your leaves and press them flat in a large book for a few days.

Finally my husbands school books getting some use lol.

He wont let me throw some of them away yet.

The leaves were still a little flexible after a few days which is perfect. The drier they are the more difficult they are to manipulate and stick to the glass.

From the pics above I put the different leaves in sheet protectors which made it easier for the group to choose what leaves they wanted.

Step 2) Mod Podge a section on the INSIDE of the glass that will fit your first leaf.

Then place your leaf in it (the more colorful side facing out) and hold as long as necessary.

Tips: It can be tricky at first. Some leaves will stick nicely while others wont. You can use more Mod Podge. But less is better. Or try another leaf if one is being stubborn.

I snipped the stems off too.

Also, if possible, try to keep your Mod Podge brush strokes one direction. It will look smoother once dried.

Just be patient. I promise it will look good when finished.

Step 3) Continue same as step 2 with more leaves.

More tips: I liked using small to medium sized leaves most. It may depend on the size of your vase.

Also the yellow maple leaves are nice because the light can illuminate through them where the darker ones not as much.

So I would mostly use yellow leaves and then other colors as an accent.

And to have some spaces between the leaves will help light shine through them too.

Step 4) Once you fill your vase to your heart's content Mod Podge now the all the back of the leaves on the INSIDE to seal them in.

Step 5) It should look like a very goopy Mod Podge mess!

But TRUST me it will take a few days to dry completely. The girls at Craft Night were a little nervous about it but I promise it will turn out.

Step 6) You can stop here if you wish or add some cutsie embellishments if you like.

Now turn the lights out and go OOOh Awww!

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Craft Fail

2011-10-28T04:00:00.000-07:00

Well I was hoping to check this off from my

"to do craft list".

It was supposed to be a new shoulder strap

for my diaper bag.

But instead it FAILED!

For some reason it wasn't working out and was making me frustrated.

And a fussy toddler doesn't help either.

But she was happy when I finally let her just play with it.

Yep anything pink and frilly would make any girl happy!

I'll just have to revisit this project later since my diaper bag still needs a strap.

Up-cycled Monogrammed Knife Holder

2011-10-24T04:00:00.000-07:00

This little craft had a pleasant surprise for me when I finished.

Back story first: I have never had a real nice knife set. Not even from my wedding. So I would buy a knife here and there and throw it in my kitchen utensil bin.

I thought these monogrammed knife set holders floating around blog land were so cute.

One day at my usual stop at the DI I found this lovely...

I think I got it for less than a $1.

So I spray painted it black. And added a cutsie vinyl monogram.

Then the surprise part for me that it fit ALL the random kitchen knives I bought the last couple years just perfectly!

Looks like I bought it all together at $80+ and added a sticker!

So nice when a craft turns out better than you imagined.

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Freezer Inventory Whiteboard

2011-10-20T04:00:00.000-07:00

I got a chest freezer last spring and LOVE it!

But it's so easy for food to get lost in a chest freezer.

And I can't really remember what's in it a lot of the time.

(I'm still trying to figure a better system of organizing it inside. Any suggestions?).

But to help me I have a little Freezer Inventory Whiteboard that helps me keep track at a glance.

Found this board on a clearance for $5. It goes perfect with my kitchen colors (even though it's in the garage by my freezer ;p ).

Then when I pull something out, I just wipe the notch mark off with a swipe of my finger.

Nice.

Lost Socks

2011-10-17T04:00:00.000-07:00

Missing socks are soooo annoying!

Especially my daughter's.

Somehow we're always losing them.

I swear the dryer eats them.

I chuckle as I think of Jerry Seinfeld and his stand up on socks (YouTube it if you never seen it).

Anyway saw this cute idea and shamelessly copied it (don't remember where I first saw it, I think when I Googled Image Search "Laundry Organization").

I also got to up-cylce this board I got from the DI for a quarter.

The DI is a great place to get cheap wood.

Spray painted it then inked the edges giving it a distressed look.

Added vinyl and hot glued clothes pins.

And then you're done!

However, I should of made a bigger one.

I have way more lost socks then this would hold.

But it looks cute in my non-cute unfinished laundry room! Sigh... One day I'll transform it. For now enjoy!

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Hamburger Helper

2011-10-12T19:58:00.000-07:00

From my last few posts I've been focusing

a lot around the kitchen.

Especially on feeding my family.

Here's another kitchen tip that I learned when I was first married.

Many of you may already do this. For me it was one of those "duh why didn't I think to do that" moments!

I like to pre-cook my meat since that part sometimes takes the longest (see how I prep chicken here).

Anyway I do the same for ground beef.

Usually it's cheaper to buy the bigger packages. I like to buy 20lbs+ of hamburger when it goes on sale.

But throwing it in the freezer, and then trying to thaw it later when you only need a pound for a meal, is a pain.

So now I cook the entire package first before freezing.

I try to make sure I have time to do this when I get home from the store.

Just brown your meat. You'll probably have to do it in smaller portions depending on the size of your pan.

I like to remove excess amounts of grease.

Just put it in a can and then let it solidify in the refrigerator and throw away later.

(Be very careful not to burn yourself. And don't ever dump it down the sink, it can ruin your disposal. I hear my mother saying that as I typed this ;) ).

Then once the meat is all cooked and cooled you can throw it into little baggies.

You can also add seasonings to the meat if you like.

Now you have hamburger ready and cooked for meals. Just grab a baggy, thaw, and throw it in spaghetti, tacos, whatever!

Easy Peasy!

Refrigerator Clipboard

2011-09-27T04:00:00.000-07:00

This post is a little of an continuance from my Meal Planner/Recipe Binder post.

I needed something to help me be a little more organized when I go grocery shopping for the meals I plan.

I wanted something sturdy, cute, and easy to handle for when I go grocery shopping.

I kept seeing these cute embellished clipboards everywhere and it finally dawned on me that that's what I needed!

It's cute on it's own sitting there, but I want to push it's function a little further.

I put a magnet on the back and now it can

hold my grocery list!

I created this list for my meal/shopping needs. The left column has a spot for two weeks worth to put your meals you plan (I like to go grocery shopping only

every other week if I can help it, unless there's an awesome sale going on).

So then where I'm at the store I wont forget what I planned on my cute matching Menu Board I keep in my kitchen.

Here's a free printout if you'd like.

And my Meal Planner Ingredient List.

Same copy from in my Recipe Binder.

Now, if you don't already know, I'm a counponer. I've spend lots of time clipping and organizing coupons in my coupon binder.

This is also nice when I have any loose coupons I plan on using. And for when I print out shopping lists from Pinching Your Pennies.

Then when I'm ready to go to the store I can just take it off the fridge and

I have what I need!

Pen and everything!

If you want to make one it's so easy. And there are so many cute ways to make one too.

I'll show you how I made mine.

Supplies: Clipboard, Mod Podge, paint, scrapbook paper, magnet, ribbon.

Steps:

1) Clean surface of clipboard and paint the edges. I just used black acrylic.

2) Next Mod Podge the clipboard where the scrapbook paper will cover.

3) Select paper, trim to the size you want it then place on clipboard and Mod Podge over the paper.

Be sure to get the edges real good so the paper wont come loose. It's okay to do this all over the paper because the glue will dry clear.

4) Add a magnet on the back if you like.

5) Add any ribbon for a pen, or any other embellishments.

Then it's finished!

Linking to...

A Bowl Full of Lemons
Lil Luna
A Little Tipsy
Not Just A Housewife
Someday Crafts
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DIY Cell Phone Case

2011-09-22T04:00:00.000-07:00

It was time to jazz up my cell phone.

But didn't realize that the cute cell phone cases were so expensive for my phone.

So by luck I found some clear cases at the dollar store that went to my phone.

Who knows what fun stuff you'll find there!

This craft was so fun and easy I made a few!

I thought these turned out even cuter than the expensive ones you buy at the stores!

You can use up some of your favorite scrap fabrics too!

Here's how to make it.

Supplies: Clear phone case, Mod Podge, sponge brush, scrap fabric, small sharp scissors.

Steps:

1) Find a clear cell phone case that goes to your phone.

Hopefully you can find one for cheap!

2) Depending on the case I only decorated the back on mine.

Mod Podge it on the inside of the back.

3) Place fabric directly on inside of the back and Mod Podge on fabric.

4) Let it dry a few minutes. The fabric will start to harden a little.

5) Trim the edges as close as you can.

It's easiest to use small sharp scissors.

6) Mod Podge the edges down and trim as needed.

7) Trim any parts that are needed for the phone.

8) Let it dry completely.

9) You're Done!

Finished!

CAUTION: My cases, once put together, were hard to separate without breaking. However, I've used these cases on my IPhone for some time and it holds together real well. I just have to use a case for a while then when I want to change it out I may not be able to use it again. But that's okay cause remember it was only a $1!

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Meal Planning/Recipe Binder

2011-09-19T16:02:00.000-07:00

One of my biggest challenges about life is dinner time.

Cooking is really not one of my passions. I wish it was (husband does too lol), but really I struggle sometimes to get a decent meal on the table.

It's not unusual for me at 5 pm scrambling to figure out what to make for the family. Most of the time I don't have ALL the ingredients I need anyway.

I know I'm not the only one who does this.

Luckily there are many blogs that share their ideas and experiences on this matter that has helped me. (You can check out A Bowl Full of Lemons Linky Party on this for tons of ideas here).

When I don't cook dinner, husband will resort to grilling a steak most of the time, which he likes, and I'll just eat a bowl of cereal or something.

Actually I like to tease him that if all we ever ate for dinner was steak he'd never complain (and I've been tempted to do it too). But eating unplanned meals (and steak) can be real expensive!

However, lately I've been trying to work on this. We all hear the benefits of families actually sitting down and eating dinner together.

I think it even somehow miraculously makes my cooking taste better when you eat it together as a family.

So to help my planning meals go smoother I felt it was time to create a Recipe Binder.

It's really close to what I read on The Nanny Goat and their AMAZING Favorite 30 Meals Binder. With a little touch

of Clean Mama's as well.

Here's my binder. Isn't it cute? It goes with my country sunflower kitchen.

My creative sister-in-law gave me this for Christmas last year with some of her own recipes typed up. I just added my own recipes to it and made it cutsie inside with scrapbook paper dividers.

Oh it matches my kitchen oh so nicely.

But the coolest part is how it

helps plan my meals.

So here's how my binder works...

1) Compile the recipes your family will actually eat.

In my binder I have about 40 of our favorite entrees along with favorite sides, desserts, dips etc.

2) Type it up, make a copy, print from a website, tear out of a magazine. Whatever to get it into the binder in sheet protectors.

3) Next for my dinner entrees have a list so you can see it quickly when trying to plan your meals.

It's nice to have it as a quick reference. Then I'll write it on my cute matching Menu Board.

Here's mine. I have all our favorite dinner entrees listed in alphabetical order on an Excel spreadsheet.

In the next columns I listed some healthier options for the meal, summer cooking, and freezer/prep work I need to do.

4) This step is the best part. A chart of ALL the dinner entrees ingredients.

So you can take it to the store and know exactly what you need to get.

I made a few copies, one I keep in my binder and one to take shopping with me. I might make an extra one for the car so when you have those unexpected stops.

Mine is about two pages. I may have it laminated when I get a chance.

This is just how I do my binder. It's a good idea to search other's ideas and see what would work best for your family.

Hopefully this will continue to work for me and my family! It has so far.

Plus I'd love to hear what other tips you great ladies have for planning/making meals!

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Subway Prayer Art

2011-09-06T20:41:00.000-07:00

I try to make prayer a regular part of my daily life. It's a very solemn and personal time for me.

To help me stay focus I even organize my thoughts so to make my prayers a little more meaningful.

So to help organize my thoughts, I thought up of a cute way to display it, or "decor-ganize it", in a Subway Art Fashion.

Then I displayed next to my bed where I'll see it often. It also serves as a little reminder to pray when life gets busy or distracted.

This is more of an outline of how I pray. I fill in the gaps with more of the specific things I need.

Praying is a very personal and sacred act. This outline may differ from how another person would pray.

Respectfully I felt it appropriate to do this craft, and then share with you.

To make a Subway Art Board:

1) Pick a topic of your choice. Then with different fonts and sizes display the words on a board.

2) Since I wanted to stencil mine I used my Cricut to cut out the words and phrases.

The possibilities are limitless on this part, not just a stencil and paint.

3) I got this board from the DI and painted it with acrylic paint.

4) Since stenciling letters can be tricky here's a tip. Use a spray adhesive evenly on the back and let it dry for 5 minutes before applying it to the surface.

It will remain slightly tacky and will help the stencil stay in place. It should still come off easily when done.

5) Place stencil on surface.

6) I also had to individually glue on the holes in the letters. I didn't do it on all of them, just the ones that were larger or looked real funny if I didn't.

I used a scrapbook glue to do this part.

7) Next take a different acrylic paint color and a sponge brush and start painting.

Get your brush just barley wet with the paint and dab lightly. Too much paint and/or pressure will cause it to smear under parts you don't it want to.

Do light dabs over one part and let dry a little while you move to another part. Then go back till you're satisfied with the look.

8) When finished let dry and remove stencil.

It's a good idea to practice a few times...

1st attempt

2nd attempt

You can see that it's smudgy in lots of parts. I just used some cardboard to practice these ones on.

Good thing the 3rd time was a charm!

Thank you.

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Ready-to-go Toiletry Pack

2011-08-15T04:00:00.000-07:00

Packing up for a get-away is one of my

least favorite parts for a vacation.

So to keep things simple I always have

all my toiletries prepacked.

If you travel a lot you may already do this.

I've been doing this for a real long time

and thought I'd share.

I first used a bag large enough to hold everything I need, and small enough to fit in a suitcase easily.

Gotta love those Clinique Gifts!

Then to fit everything in: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, medicines and etc.

Travel sizes are always nice.

Keep it nicely stocked too so you

don't have to stress about it later.

And to avoid a sticky mess

put those items in a plastic baggy.

There! Already ready!

Just throw in your bag and you're ready to go!

When Life Hits Ya

2011-08-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

Hello blog world again!

I hope you didn't think I dropped from the face of the earth. Life has gotten real crazy this Summer.

Not that I was way busy, but lots of things were going on that needed more of my attention. Life sometimes hits ya hard. So blogging had to take a back seat for a while.

One excuse that I have is a happy one. My darling little girl is going to be a...

Hint* Read the shirt

Yep baby #2 is a comin!

We'll find out what were having in the next week, hopefully.

This pregnancy has been a toughy so far, but it looks like the 2nd Trimester has blue skies ahead.

As for blogging, I miss it lots! And I hope to get back into the swing of things soon. I'm re-evaluating how I want do my blog. I can spend A LOT of precious time on it that I would rather spend with family or the actual crafting part.

I may slow down on the linky parties I do and number of posts each week. I also follow so many other awesome blogs (that's where I get lots of ideas), but just keeping up on them all can also take lots of time. We'll see how things go.

For now I'll show ya one of the few few crafts I was able to do this Summer, the Big Sister T-shirt.

It's super easy. I'll just show pictures because I just got a fabric letter kit from the craft store and followed their instructions.

That's it.

Greeting Card Box

2011-07-06T04:00:00.000-07:00

I love this cute little box to organize cards from Delightful Order!

Closet Tags

2011-07-05T04:00:00.000-07:00

Kristen from Life with the Ellwoods creates these fabulous Clothes Dividers for the baby's closet.

For fast growing kids it's a good idea to have clothes that are still a little big in a place that you see them often.

Otherwise they'll grow them out before they're able to wear them. (I have a few cute outfits I'm sad my daughter never got to wear because they were tucked away in a box).

Having these in a kid's closet sure would make it easy to see all the clothes and keep it organized too.

Still Here! And Have A Happy 4th!

2011-07-04T04:00:00.000-07:00

Don't worry everybody I'm still here! It's been a little crazy. I have lots of projects under the works.

I hope everyone a Happy 4th!

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Lemonade Stand Kit

2011-06-22T04:00:00.000-07:00

Awwwwwww! Nothing is more refreshing than a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day...

Mariah @ Giggles Galore creates this adorable

Lemonade Stand Kit.

Love it!

Beach Bag

2011-06-21T04:00:00.001-07:00

Oh the joys of summer by the pool, or the beach, can end with stinky soggy wet clothes and towels.

Artsy Va Va shares how she made this beach bag so you won't have that problem!

Knob Hooks

2011-06-21T04:00:00.000-07:00

I love little knobs right now. Ginger from Literally Inspired uses them for a coat rack in her son's room!

Check it out!

Garbage Can Holder

2011-06-20T04:00:00.000-07:00

Those pesky garbage bags sometimes don't stay put on the garbage can.

Tina from Sweet Floweret share a cute and easy solution!