Jewelry Organizer (and a giveaway) UPDATE PART 2: My Jewelry Organizer won the Elmer's Spring Creation Contest.
I'm absolutely thrilled. Aside from receiving a visa gift card for winning, I also had the privilege of drawing 3 more winners from the comments via random.org to each receive an Elmer's DIY kit. The winners were: April, Barbara (VinoLuci), and Bestie. UPDATED: This giveaway has closed. The winners as drawn by random.org are wendyp, JulieB and Miranda Taylor. Remember when I made the jewelry organizer for Marisol's bedroom? I'm always up for a good challenge, especially when it comes to crafting and decorating so I happily accepted and set to work making this: Cause, mama didn't have a pretty jewelry organizer, and instead her jewelry looked a little like this: Yes, I'm hiding my head in shame.
In my head I knew how I wanted to organize it, but it was a matter of finding the right supplies. But it obviously needed a lot of work. Now we are onto the fun part. Step 1: Apply a sealer to the wood. Catalog Inspired Wall Pockets by Choose to Thrive. Is it just me, or does guest posting on Ucreate seem a little like sitting down on the couch with Oprah?
I’m just a bit excited to be here people, and am trying my darndest to keep the couch jumping and fist pumps to a minimum… Anyway, I’m Nike. That’s Neekah … … the lady behind Choose To Thrive and stay-at-home-mom of six kids age nine and younger. I wear flip flops rain or shine, put my makeup on in the car and survive on caffeine-free Diet Pepsi from the drive-thru at the corner gas station. My crafting adventures have taken a hard left the last few years since the Layoff Fairy visited our house--twice. Case in point: Recognize these beauties from the Ballard Designs catalog? I adore them. So I made my own. May I introduce my amazingly strong Ballard Designs inspired wall pockets made using only materials I had on hand. Cardboard + Fabric = Catalog awesomeness for $0! *Swoon* Want to make your own? For the base and pockets you’ll need: For the covering, you’ll need either paint or fabric. Free Printable Grocery List by Infarrantly Creative.
Thank you Kari for inviting me to your house today to share an inexpensive gift idea ideal for neighbors, co-workers and friends.
I was given a grocery list tear off pad for a gift last year. It has totally worked for me because all it takes is a quick checkmark on the list when I am out of something. However, I have always wished the list were a bit more custom for my grocery shopping needs. Wah-la! Supplies: Printable and customizable grocery list (26 copies) cardboard (I used a cereal box) paper cutter scoring blade drill 1/4” drill bit 2 screwdrivers 2 posts 1/4” x 3/8” binder clips super strong magnets glue (I used E6000) Optional: patterned paper Mod Podge pencil. DIY Organization Ideas. When crummy weather hits, I get the itch to organize.
There’s nothing worse than being cooped up in the house, let alone a cluttered house! I never seem to have the time or budget to go out and search for the perfect organizing products. So I generally make do with what I can find around the house—or what I can make, cheaply and easily. Here are five of my favorite thrifty DIY organization ideas: Photo: hildablue.com Screwing the tops of glass jars to the underside of a shelf or to a pegboard is an old-school way of organizing lots of little things like screws, nails, buttons, paperclips, rubber bands, etc. Photo: diylife.com Paper towel and toilet paper rolls can keep the tangle of extension cords from consuming you. Photo: livingrichonless.com A cereal box, cut and decorated with wrapping paper, can package up that stack of old magazines you just can’t bring yourself to put in the recycling bin.