A Clear Case

I have this empty eye wear case:

I no longer use it, therefore it's a blah.

Let's give it a clean slate by getting rid of the label.

A cotton ball & nail polish remover

will get the job done.

Clean and clear.

Use it to corral loose items in your handbag

like pens, keys, mints, medicine, hair clips,

hand sanitizer, lipstick or band-aids.

Because it's transparent, you can easily find

what you're looking for even without

opening the case.

TADA!

Clip it On

It's all about odds and ends this week.

Today, I'm giving these plastic clips a

blah to TADA! make-over.

Originally, these kept a pair of socks together

when you bought them at the store.

I'll let them keep their job description.

But I want them to look more ravishing,

of course.

TADA!

By attaching tiny hearts {made of blah

scraps of felt} with hot glue, these clips

have a whole new look.

Use them to organize receipts.

Or hold business cards together!

All in the Wrist

Happy Tuesday Lovelies!

Yesterday, we turned this empty watch box

into a cute mini storage solution.

Well, I didn't show you the inside:

This is what held the watch securely inside the box

before I removed it. You didn't think I'd throw that

away, did you?

I saw some potential in this blah "C" made out of metal and

velvet. I like that it's super bendable so I adjusted the shape.

I made it into a beaded cuff! Wanna see?

I attached a string of clear sequins using hot glue.

I love how it complements my J. Crew bracelets!

TADA!

Odds and Ends

Hey Everyone! So happy you could visit me today.

If you rummage through your house, I bet

you'll find a lot of stuff that you no longer use.

I'll show you some of my "stuff."

No. 1: An empty watch box

No. 2: Eyeglasses case

No. 3: Plastic clips

No. 4: Eye wear container

"Off to the recycling bin" would be your first instinct.

"Blah to TADA! time!" would be mine.

Let's begin with this one:

I've since transferred the leather-strap watch in a special

watch case, leaving me with this empty, blah box.

I think it will make a TADA! container if spruced up.

Digging through my sewing kit, I found these

black buttons. It's a collection of extra buttons

that come with brand new shirts or jackets.

No buttons have come off those shirts so I

think I'm free to use these buttons

however I please.

I used a glue gun to attach the buttons on the box.

TADA! It's a new home for jewelry or office supplies

that I can proudly display on my dresser or desk.

Balloons!

I've confessed to you my love for greeting cards

and paper goods.

So when I see something cute:

I have the urge to make them cuter!

Armed with a pair of scissors, a glue gun, left-over felt and

a party-spirit, here's what I made:

Two balloons...

And more balloons!

TADA! Who wouldn't love these happy, cheery cards fit

for a birthday, a promotion or any happy occasion.

Have a weekend filled with laughter!

Positive Storm

I found a bunch of these blank cards:

And they meant it when it said "blank" on the package.

Even the cover had no images or words.

If you're an artist, you can sketch or paint

something pretty. If you take good photos,

a lovely snapshot will do the trick.

I'm a recycler. Call me recy-CLAIRE.

And I've a few pieces of felt:

So blah.

Create magic with scissors & hot glue

and TADA! -- a cute greeting card!

It says, "To a shower of blessings" and

that's what I wish you today, whether it's

rainy or sunny in your neck of the woods.

A Wish for You

All this week, I'm turning some blank cards

from blah to TADA!

blah: a card that's minimalist in nature;

the cover lacks any design

blah: felt clippings left over from previous projects

{It's a challenge for me to throw anything!}

TADA!: Card, cake, candles...everything you

need for a beautiful birthday!

Good Luck Wishes

Howdy everyone!

This week, I'm adding some life to a pack of

blank cards that I own. When I say blank,

I mean blank inside and out.

Good thing I paid only $1.50 for it.

Here's the solution to my problem.

Blah pieces of felt left over from a few completed crafts.

TADA! I decorated the front with this

sail boat. A perfect card for someone

moving to a new job or a new country.

Blank Cards

Happy Monday to all of you!

When a package says "blank cards,"

it means there's nothing written inside

the card -- no greetings or salutations.

They make wonderful all-occasion cards

for a celebration or a little heartache.

I bought these blank cards and thought,

"They're too blank!" They were blank inside and

even on the outside -- no decorations whatsoever.

Well, I have a plan.

blah: blank cards

{I must say the envelope's cute}

blah: felt remnants from past projects

TADA!: a greeting card that's fab & festive!

Re-fashionista

Whoever said that "a single outfit can have a whole

new look just by changing the accessories," got

it right on the money.

And that outfit, once you're tired with it

can be turned into accessories.

Yes, accessories.

All this week, I showed you how to

turn a single T-shirt into four different

necklaces. Ready for one more?

The remnants were enough for a wrist accessory.

I found this bangle that was dying for a new look.

Make long strips {the same demo from Monday} and

neatly connect them together with hot glue.

Wrap the bangle with the "ribbon" you made,

keeping the "stripes" straight and tight.

Secure end with hot glue.

Now you have a brand new bangle.

TADA!

Have a superb weekend!

Got to Believe in Gold

Here's another remarkable recycling idea:

blah: Strips cut out from an old T-shirt.

TADA!: A truly unique necklace.

The flirty gold beads elevate the look.

People will be surprised to know

that this used to be an old T-shirt!

Lucky Charms

Thanks for visiting me today!

Our featured blah this week is an old t-shirt.

Cut it up, stretch out the strips and you've got

yourself some "yarn". You can do anything with it.

I've been having a ball making necklaces and

here's another idea:

Knot short strips together to make a loop.

Measure accordingly if it's to be worn by a

child or an adult.

Add some charms: something spiritual, something lucky,

something that triggers a memory.

What was once a blah t-shirt is now a

TADA! necklace.

Have a wonderful day!

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Knot

It's another week of T-shirt transformations!

Yesterday, I showed you how to make "yarn" out

of on old T-shirt. Simply cut the shirt into uniform strips.

With this "yarn", I'm going to make another necklace.

Here's how:

Gather five long strands, find the middle and secure with

a safety pin. Attach the pin with a binder clip and use

this to hang on a hook or nail.

Make some knots & repeat to make several rows.

Just take a new, loose strand.

Knot once on one of the hanging strands.

Grab the strand beside it and knot again.

Keep doing this until you've finished a row.

The knots should look like they are

hugging the strands.

Once you've finished a row, end with a double knot.

Trim ends but leave a half-inch tail.

Hide the tails at the back by twisting, tucking

and hand-stitching in place.

Take a new, loose strand and repeat process.

I made 10 rows, you can make more or less.

TADA!

How do you like my handcrafted necklace?

Knot the dangling ends for a clean look.

This is meant to be worn like a medal

{so make sure there's enough room to

fit it over your head}, but you can

use a necklace closure that you can

buy at a craft store.

TADA!

I think I want to make more in other colors!