Pinned-up Inspiration

Hi there! So glad you could stop by today.

Got any old frames lying unused around your house?

If you do, turn them from blah to...

...TADA! -- it's now an adorable memo board.

Simply tack on a piece of fabric at the

back of the frame.

Instead of thumbtacks, use these safety pins

to secure notes, lists & business cards

on the board.

Hang this in your office, craft room or kitchen.

And don't be surprised if it leaves you inspired!

Earrings Organized

Hello there! Thanks so much for dropping by.

On my blog this week, I'll be showing you

different things you can do with

frames like these:

I got these at the yard sale. In case you find something

like this at a flea market or thrift store and the

price is right, please buy it!

Because from blah, we can turn it into...

TADA! -- a place to organize lovely earrings!

Attach a clean produce sack or chicken wire

at the back of the frame using tacks or

a staple gun.

Then add on the earrings!

You can hang necklaces & bracelets too,

using small hooks or re-shaped paper clips.

It will make picking accessories a breeze

since your choices are neatly laid out before you.

Framed!

Happy new week everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

I found these frames at a yard sale for less than a dollar each.

Sure they were blah and dusty, but with that price,

I had to snap them up!

With some cleaning and a coat of paint,

those old frames are now TADA!

Don't you think they brighten up

my balcony wall quite well?

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.