Simple Dimples

Clever Container Cargo Tote–Giveaway!

2013-04-19T14:59:00.001-05:00

If you love stylish organization then Clever Container items are a must see. Kitchen, Office, Car you name it, they have it. Clever Container is offering one lucky reader a Cargo Tote, please enter below then head over and check out their other products! You have the opportunity to enter 5 times, then come back each day and tweet the giveaway for an extra entry. Cargo Tote in Green Butterfly.

Porch Décor–Metal Wreath

2013-03-24T20:29:00.001-05:00

I’m cheap… about specific things. One of those being outdoor décor. Usually because it only lasts a year or two. While Spring wreath shopping this year I just couldn’t stomach $100+ for a flower wreath at Hobby Lobby, even 40% it was just too high. But they had these beautiful metal flowers on clearance for $25, that is a price I could handle. Think outside the box, almost anything the right size

Boxed Succulents

2013-03-23T20:46:00.001-05:00

I posted earlier about my hanging succulents but another easy way to display them is to just place them in a box. As you can tell I collect succulents, each year I’ll buy 5-10 to add to the collection. Love them!

Vertical Succulent Frame

2013-03-23T20:40:00.001-05:00

This is probably my first failed Pinterest project but it was completely my own fault….and over eagerness. So in this post I’ll be showing you what NOT to do as well as a better way to do it. I began by using a very large older frame. Which would have worked had I not expected it to support most of the weight. Basically you need to make the succulent box out of wood and wire and add the frame as

DIY Outdoor Seat Cushion Tutorial

2013-03-22T22:56:00.001-05:00

Step 1: Gather Supplies. To make 6 cushions I only needed 2 1/8 yards of fabric, but my fabric was 54” wide. I purchased fabric from the “Home Fabric” section in Hobby Lobby. This fabric is a bit more sturdy and resistant. Pick a fabric that is durable enough for the outside area you’ll be using the cushions in. Mine are under a covered porch, away from rain and sun. Step 2: Mark your

Recovering an Ironing Board

2013-03-15T23:28:00.001-05:00

Materials Needed Fabric (I used Duck Cloth, yardage will depend on your ironing board size) Thread Old Ironing Board Cover (for pattern and misc pieces) 1. Remove your old Ironing Board cover and break apart all the pieces gently. Keep them intact because you can reuse most of it. 2. Use your old cover as a template on your new fabric. Pin and Cut-out. 3. Sew your new fabric to your foam. I

Sewing Storage

2013-03-15T22:20:00.001-05:00

If you’re like me and don’t have a dedicated sewing area then having a portable sewing bag is a must. I use a travel cosmetic case that rolls up, it works surprisingly well. My essentials stay in here and I’ll load it with whatever thread and notions I need for current projects.

Faux Tile Paint Technique

2013-03-15T22:03:00.001-05:00

Step 1: Paint on your wall color. I used a medium grey shade in satin. Step 2: Sponge on a darker shade of metallic glaze. I used a Charcoal glaze from the Martha Stewart line and an old wash rag. Step 3: Sponge on a white gloss very lightly, blending it very well. I did this sporadically, just a touch here and there to add dimension. Step 4: Using another old rag and a silver glaze (I used

Toy Bags with Windows

2013-03-12T22:51:00.001-05:00

I love to add clear windows to bags. It’s especially helpful for kid’s toys so they’re able to see what is in the bag. Another bonus I found that is my kids tend to put the toys back (without being told) after use if they have a special bag. I’m not sure why this is but I’ve tried Legos in drawers and boxes but they always wound up scattered everywhere. Put them in a bag a few months ago and

Hanging Jewelry Organizer

2013-03-05T22:31:00.001-06:00

I stumbled across the most amazing 80-Pocket Jewelry Organizer at a thrift store and had to share. After years of fighting with jewelry boxes of every shape and size I’d given up and just left my jewelry in a pile inside a drawer. This has been one of my favorite organizers. It hangs in the closet out of the way, so many pockets, I can see everything at a glance and if you need to travel just

DIY Makeup Brush Pouch Tutorial

2013-03-05T19:01:00.001-06:00

An easy sewing project even for beginners. There are many ways to store your makeup brushes however my personal preference is a roll-up makeup pouch. This makes them easy to store, pack and keeps them from getting dusty. Gather supplies & cut fabric if necessary. I recommend using a sewing machine. Step 1: You’ll want to begin by gathering all your brushes, lay them between fabric “A” &

Purse Organization & Wallet Clutch Giveaway!

2013-02-19T11:50:00.001-06:00

Enter below for your chance to win a handmade April Minnas “Annie Clutch” (In Cherry Lotus and Moon Dot fabric). It has a cell phone pocket on back, wallet and coin pocket on front, zipper storage in center and a matching keychain wristlet. Check out April’s etsy page for more products and to see all her amazing fabric options! You have 5 chances to enter and you can come back each day and

Magnetic Chore Chart Tutorial & Freebie

2013-02-08T21:24:00.001-06:00

I wanted a Chore Chart that was simple enough for my 2 year old but flexible to accommodate my 5 year old. There are 5 chores each day for both of them: Clean up toys, Eat all your food (we have picky eaters so motivation for this is definitely needed), brush teeth, clean up trash (crayon wrappers, scraps of paper, anything dropped during the day), and finally a mystery chore. The mystery chore

Recipe Binder & Free Printable

2013-01-24T10:57:00.001-06:00

I decided to organize my recipes after completing our handy new Magnetic Menu Board. It began with a few mis-matched binders that I covered with fabric (tutorial here). Then I began filling the inside: Supplies: Binder Martha Stewart 2 pocket protectors Clear plastic sleeves – I use these for temporary recipes that I print from websites. If the recipe is approved by the family then I

Submit your PDF Form Request!

2013-01-21T19:55:00.001-06:00

I’ve offered many PDF freebies on my site but I thought it would be fun to hear your ideas and requests. If you’re in need of a specific form for use with budgeting, household, organization etc. please leave a comment below. I’ll randomly select a few requests, design the PDFs and post them to the site next month, for free of course! All ideas welcome.

Fabric Covered Binder Tutorial

2013-01-20T17:10:00.001-06:00

I had three binders that were the same size but did not match. A bit of fabric and spray adhesive were the perfect solution to give these binders a fresh look. Supplies: Fabric Spray Adhesive (I used Tree House brand from Hobby Lobby, it worked well but next time I’m going to try to find the 3M brand) Binder Martha Stewart vertical bookplates Cardstock paper that matches fabric (Sprapbook

Magnetic Menu Board

2013-01-18T16:43:00.001-06:00

If you’ve spent anytime on Pinterest then you’ve probably stumbled across Magnetic Menu Boards before. It’s such a great idea and very simple to make. Paired with a Recipe Binder (which I’ll be posting next week) it makes meal planning a snap. Supplies: Inkjet Magnetic Paper (I used Staples brand, but Avery works too) FREE Calendar Month Printable: Download Magnetic Calendar FREE Menu

Reusable Refrigerator Liners

2013-01-15T12:25:00.001-06:00

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t clean our refrigerator until it begins to embarrass me. With the kids now able to open the door it has taken on a whole new level of cruddy. Something had to be done to make it easier to clean so it would get done more frequently. I waited until we were in desperate need of groceries so there was less to drag out of the refrigerator. Gave everything a good

Medicine Dosage Reminder

2013-01-06T15:46:00.001-06:00

It’s that wonderful time of year again when the whole family is sick! With all four of us fighting a cold it’s hard for me to remember who has taken what. Writing a chart on the bottle or box to keep up with the dosage is so very helpful. Am/Pm layout for a 2x a day dosage. Every 6 hours put 2 AM and 2 PM slots, etc. Write the hour beside the check mark to help remember the time it was given.

Christmas Ornament Storage

2013-01-06T15:38:00.001-06:00

How my Christmas ornaments are stored: Bottom layer are all my round ornaments. I throw out the boxes they come in but keep the plastic inside divider. The dividers fit perfectly along the bottom of my tote. Next is a couple layers of paper and then I used a sock drawer organizer as a divider for the other ornaments. A few more layers of paper and the top portion is perfect for flat ornaments or

DIY Child Desk using Cabinet Doors

2012-12-26T16:31:00.001-06:00

I saw this on Pinterest (of course!) and fell in love with it. My kids constantly fight over table space so having two separate areas for them to color is a must. This little desk provides them with a personal place to craft and store their supplies. My 2 & 5 year old can use these comfortably. I’d guess a good age for this size desk is 2-7 depending on child’s height. I wasn’t involved with

Lego Trays

2012-12-26T16:02:00.001-06:00

These were made by my Husband and the Grand-dads for the kids. Super easy to make and the kids love them. 2 – 1”x2” 15” long boards 2 – 1”x2” 16.5” long boards 1 - 15'”x15” 1/2” thick piece of plywood 2 – drawer pulls 1 – Lego Building Plate 628 Tube of Construction adhesive for Plastic/Wood Optional – Vinyl letters & Paint Simply attach the 1x2's to the 15” plywood using pocket holes in the

Christmas Wrap Storage

2012-12-26T15:44:00.001-06:00

I prefer using a rectangular tote for storing Christmas wrap, ribbon, tags, boxes and bags. All the items are easy to access and it stores perfectly with the other Christmas totes in the attic. Add a few trays to organize the small items.

Etched Glass Money Jugs

2012-12-10T19:20:00.001-06:00

We’ve had these three glass 1 gallon milk jugs for awhile. Something found in our grandparent’s backyard. I love using them for spare change. Divides the coins up so it’s easier to roll and makes it very difficult to reach in and grab any dollars! But they were a bit plain…… UNTIL….. Supplies: Twine Armour Etch Cream Silhouette Cameo is handy but you could use your own vinyl stencil, hand-cut

Organization Binders

2012-12-10T18:42:00.000-06:00

Updates: New Files Added Nov. 26, 2012 Click here DropBox download added/Updated Photos Dec. 10,2012 How the Binders are Organized Here are a few FREE PDF's of the templates I made to use inside my binders. Please check back as I will continue to update this list as I design more pages ;) I’ve added a DropBox download option since so many had problems with Google Drive. You can