Never Lose A Page Again

What a week this has been!
Today, let me give you the last of my
RRR (ribbon remnants recycling) project.

Oh ribbon, why so blue?

If I glue you on securely to the spine of a book...

Tada! You're an instant bookmark!

Now, pages are easy to find & you'll never, ever fall off.

Have a glorious weekend everyone!

I.D. your I.D.

There are some things that are difficult to throw away. One such thing -- ribbons. I always say, "I can use this someday." And this week on my blog, I've shown you how I used & re-used these ribbons.

Here's a ribbon I saved from a box of chocolates.

String some beads.
Tie some knots.

Add an I.D. hook.

Clip on your office I.D., building pass or
conference name tag.

Tada! A lanyard that's chic &
totally personal!

Outdoor Dining

It's the season of barbecues and picnics!

And what better way to use these ribbon remnants?
Transform them from blah to...

...TADA! -- bundle up some cutlery around a napkin
and secure with your ribbons.

Even if the ribbons don't match, these still add a special
touch to your outdoor party!

La-la-Luggage

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!
It's all about ribbons this week.

Blah: a few inches of ribbon left from a creative venture.

TADA!: attach it to your luggage so you'll know it's yours when claiming it on the luggage carousel. There are too many bags that look alike -- you'll want to find yours quicker & warn other people that it isn't theirs when they accidentally pick it up.

Pick a unique ribbon and use this for all your (or your family's) bags for easy identification.

Ribbon Fever

Ribbons...gotta love 'em! Whenever they're on sale, I make sure to get myself a yard or a roll. Even those tied around beautifully-wrapped packages -- I save them. There are times, however, when there's very little left on the spool. Or the ribbon is all crinkly when the bow has been unfurled. What to do?

Turn ribbon remnants from blah...

...to TADA!

Turn the ribbons into flags: cut them into 1 1/2 inch pieces and attach them to candy sticks or skewers using hot glue. Use these to decorate a cake right from your own oven.

Have a festive week everyone!

Animal Kingdom

Happy Friday everyone! Do you have empty jars lurking around your house? Make them useful and turn them from blah to TADA!

Here's a blah coffee jar.

I cleaned it inside & out. Then I covered the lids with felt to disguise the brand & make the jar more decorative.

Then I glued on this adorable froggie!

And this cute lil' chickee!

Use these brand new jars for food gifts. Fill them with candy and use them as prizes for kiddie parties or baby showers. Envelope a gift in tissue and drop it into the jar...who needs a box & gift wrap?! The possibilities are endless!

Have an excellent weekend you guys!

Souvenir Made Simple

Snow globes are a popular travel souvenir. But they can be quite expensive and require extra care when transported from your vacation destination to home.

Why not make your own using an old food jar?

I got this little peacock from a craft fair in Brazil. You could easily purchase small objects or pick them up for free (ex. shells, rocks, etc.).

Attach your souvenir of choice to the inner lid with super glue. Fill the jar with water. Add some glitter and a few drops of glycerin. The glycerin will allow the glitter (or "snow") to float around the jar when the jar is shaken. Screw the lid tightly and decorate the outside of the jar as you see fit.

Flip it over and TADA! -- your very own snow globe!

Beauties for the Bathroom

Well, hello there! If you've visited my blog before, you know that I'm a big fan of jars. I've recycled them here, here and here. There are just so many ways to re-use jars! Case in point:

This empty glass container.

Add some of these funky frames...

...And TADA! You've got something groovy to use
as storage for bath essentials like Q-tips...

...or cotton balls!

Band Together

All this week, I'm giving new life to old jars.

These are individual-sized fruit preserve jars.
I saved them from a gift basket I got a few Christmases ago.

Add a magnet at the bottom;
secure with hot glue.

Fill it with commonly used items like rubber bands.

Then attach it to your fridge.
TADA! It works as a magnet & rubber band holder!
No more of those, "Where did I put the
rubber bands again?"

Turning Jars into Stars!

I know it's a busy week for most of you, so I'd like to thank you for stopping by my blog today. This week, jars are the stars of recycling!

I scored this tiny jar of jam at a restaurant. I love this brand of jam and I adore the bottle & checkered lid! When it's all empty, I clean it up & turn it from blah to TADA!:

I made my own lip balm and used the jar
as a container.

{Find the tutorial here.}

Make a few extras to share with your girl friends!

Springtime, Gift Time

All this week, we transformed different boxes
from blah to TADA!

Before bidding you a "Happy Weekend", here's one more:

Gift boxes like this one (given away for free during the holidays)
takes away the pain of gift wrapping.

But what if you want to re-use the box but the gift inside
is not from Victoria Secret?

Unless it's really the intention, we don't want to deceive
the recipient, now do we? That would be a blah!

Just call in a few butterflies to help you out.

They're made of scrap paper & glitter.

And they cover the logo quite well.

As an added bonus, the person who receives the gift
can recycle the box for her stuff
or use it as a gift box once again.

Enjoy your weekend!

Destined for the Desk

Before throwing away those boxes used to package food, personal care items or stuff you received in the mail, can I encourage you to get a little crafty with them? All this week, I've been giving boxes a little face lift. Yes, I like to play plastic surgeon once in a while. A little nip. A little tuck. Using scissors & a trusty glue gun. Wanna play?

I'm sure you have blah boxes like these in your pantry.

Give them a little nip.
A little tuck.
Glue them together.
Dress them up in a fashionable print.

TADA! A dainty desk organizer!
Use it for invitations & greeting cards.

You can use it to group together bills & receipts, too.

See you tomorrow!

An Easter Basket

It's Easter Sunday on April 4 and I thought,

"Why not turn this blah box into a
TADA! Easter project?"

And so I removed the top flaps, covered the box
with pink tissue...

...and embellished it with yellow flowers
made from produce sacks.

I filled it with chocolates and it's just waiting to be
given away on Easter Sunday!

Pretty Container

Using this box from the Target-Liberty of London line as inspiration:

I'm giving this box a make-over:

I call it blah to...

TADA! -- neatly cover up the box with fabric
in an uber-chic print.

Then use it to stylishly hold your
gizmos & gadgets!