Tile photo coasters
I made these for Mother's Day, but I didn't get it up here in time for you this year. But you can do it for next year, or for a birthday, or Father's Day, you name it. These are totally customizable and especially great for people who are hard to shop for. Oh, and before I begin, I want to give a shout out to Bethany for inspiring me to do this. (Great presentation, by the way!) So, let's make some coasters! First, you'll need to gather your supplies. Tiles Scrapbook paper Photos Paint Mod Podge or Elmer's Glue-All and water Spray Sealant Felt Foam brush I made a set (actually several sets) of six coasters. You can use the name brand Mod Podge stuff, or you can make your own with a 1:1 mixture of Elmer's Glue-All and water. For the photos, I got them printed at my local CVS. After you've gotten your supplies, you need to back the tiles with felt. Next, you need to cut out your scrapbook paper and photos to fit the tiles. Now, you are ready to start. Then use them!
The Latest & Greatest in Office Organization
Working in an organized space will not only help you to be more efficient and more productive -- it will also help you to enjoy the time you spend in your office area! And whether you work in a big corner office, the back bedroom of your house, your car, or even a tray table in your living room, there are plenty of creative ways you can better organize your office space. Here are a few of my favorite creative office organizing ideas -- many of which are extremely affordable! Cord Clutter: Cord clutter seems to be an issue in every office setting. Organize them with small tags under the desk Use binder clips to keep charging cords organized on the desk top Recycle old toilet paper rolls to corral cord clutter Small Office Supplies: Small office supplies like paper clips, rubber bands, push pins, pencils, pens, etc. can be organized with a few simple containers you probably already have on hand. I love using magnetic spice containers†because†they are see-through Paper Clutter:
Magnetic memo boards: made from the dollar store!
Madigan made... a dollar store burner cover magnet board. I love cheap and simple projects! I first saw this idea at Brassy Apple (via Tatertots & Jello) and I've seen many other variations across blogland. Once I saw this project, I knew I wanted to make my own version. I found that the steps to making these magnetic memo boards were quite simple. - Pack of 2 metal burner covers (or a single pizza pie plate) from the dollar store - Spray paint - Sandpaper or file - Spray sealant - Mod Podge - Fun paper - Ribbon 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. I made this one and several other magnetic memo boards for the craft fair I went to back in November. Here are two others I made for the fair: I thought that these would be perfect in an office, kitchen, child's room or dorm room. You don't even have to use it as a magnet board. This InLinkz account has expired.
Clever Ideas to Make Life Easier
Here are clever ideas to make life easier. To see the complete list of 25 go here. You can pin the pics directly to Pinterest by hovering your mouse over the pic then clicking the “pin it”! Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! Via: apartmenttherapy.com Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Via: unplggd.com Supposedly you can remove crayon masterpieces from your TV, computer screen, or walls with WD40 – I’m not going to try it though! Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band. Via: marthastewart.com Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bed linen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match. Via: iheartnaptime.net Via: realsimple.com
decoupage a tiny tin
If you’ve ever read my blog, you may know that I appreciate teeny-tiny foods. I can’t get enough when it comes to sweet little desserts and bite-sized appetizers. But I ALSO love tiny and cute storage solutions, too. And if I can repurpose and recycle something for storage, that is even better! I recently used decoupage and Mod Podge Dimensional Magic (DM) to decorate little mint tins that I did not want to throw out. Have you ever used DM? What can you store in these cuties? I use one to hold tiny craft supplies (like the caps for the blade on my crafty cutting machine). Want to make a fun little storage tin? Just follow these steps: Step 1: Gather your supplies. You will need: Scrapbook paper Round corner punch Small tin Foam brush Scissors or paper cutter Decorations (buttons, more paper, ribbon, beads, puffy stickers, etc.)Mod Podge SatinMod Podge Dimensional Magic Step 2: Attach panel to the bottom. Step 3: Attach the panel to the top. Step 4: Glue down decorations.
Lana's Podge
I have seen many tutorials on making your own version of Mod Podge that I just had to try it myself. For those of you that don't know what Mod Podge is: It's a glue that is normally used for decoupaging, but a lot of crafters also use it for pretty much everything else, because it attaches on almost every surface giving a sheer finish.The down part of Mod Podge is, is that it's kinda expensive. It's not as expensive to not make me buy it, but for some projects I could use a cheaper version. There are a lot of discussions going around saying that the homemade version is not the same thing as the 'real deal'. And let me just be clear by saying that this is not the same as Mod Podge. It's a formula that has similar qualities as the real recipe, but it's not the same. This being sad, I still needed a cheap glue that's similar to Mod Podge for my smaller projects. And to finish it of, I made a fun label and gave it my own name;) Want to know how to make my homemade podge? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Fabric Post-it Note Holder Tutorial
I thought I'd share the craft I did with the kids class last week. It's fun, quick, easy and affordable. It's a post it note holder made from those simple and inexpensive acrylic frames. So easy and FUN! Great for last minute hand made gifts.....the frames cost $1.00 and you can use fabric scraps or paper scraps if you have those too! Fabric Post-it Note Holder Tutorial Supplies:Acrylic 4x6 frame (available at Walmart for $1.00)Fabric scraps measuring at least 4"x6"Heat n' bond ultra hold adhesive sheet-- this stuff (you can also use a medium weight iron on interfacing. really anything to give the fabric some structure)Ribbons, buttons,vintage brooches...anything you'd like to use to add a little pretty! Steps:1. 5. 6. 7. 8. Find the cutest girl in town to add a little Christmas fun and wa-la, you are finished! easy.peasy.pretty! luvluv.
