BAGS: From blah to TADA!

How are you dear Lovelies?

Have you welcomed Spring with some closet cleaning?

I have and I found a bunch of bags that need a little love.

You'll see how I transform them all this week.

Today, we begin with this:

It's an amenity kit from a flight a few years ago.

This pouch is quite dapper, reminding me of

fabric used for a man's suit.

But from blah...

It's now TADA!

I thought a bright flower

{made of felt & attached with hot glue}

would add some color & burst of femininity.

I think I'll use the bag for my set of nail lacquers.

So girl-y indeed!

Appetizer Station

Hooray it's Friday!

We've rummaged through the kitchen

cupboard and ransacked a few thrift stores,

{with a side trip to get some super glue}

all in the name of making our own cake stands.

Here's my final idea for the week:

Blah: a flat basket & a Japanese tea cup.

{Assembled using super glue}

TADA!: An ultra-chic cake stand!

I think this is a modern way to serve appetizers like

cheese & crackers, antipasto or chips & dip.

{Just line the basket with parchment paper or a

smaller plate to keep the grease off the basket.}

Have a major-ly GOOD weekend ya'all!

Fit for a Tea Party

Here is today's blah:

Pretty plates, a candle stick, salt & pepper shakers.

I found these in my kitchen waiting,

waiting, waiting to be used.

Well I told them, "Today's your lucky day!"

I'm giving them a blah to TADA! transformation.

And super glue was all I needed.

TADA! A gorgeous cake stand if I should

say so myself.

Let's add another layer, using an empty shaker &

a medium-sized plate.

Apply super glue in between & let dry.

Ready for another layer?

Why not?

TADA! A multi-tier dessert stand that

will be your excuse for a tea party!

Whether it's home-baked goodies or

bakery-bought treats, this stand will welcome

each sugar-dusted confection with open arms!

Sweet Endings

Don't you enjoy it when food is displayed

in a pretty way? I believe that we eat

with our eyes first and what we see

helps tremendously in the whole

dining experience.

That's why I love it when a cake

is served on a cake stand.

It's not done all the time, but

when it is, it makes me smile.

I'm making a few cake stands

this week and just because there's

"cake" in the name, doesn't mean

it can't be used for other things.

Blah: single piece China (made in England & Japan)

that I found on separate trips at the

Salvation Army thrift shop.

Just attach them together with super glue...

TADA! A mini cake stand!

Use this to serve chocolates or biscuits -- the ones

that go well with after dinner coffee or tea.

I promise you, your guests will have

smiles on their faces!

Cookies for Company

Thank you for coming over today!

This week, I'm neck-deep into making my own

cake stands. I just find these adorable &

extra points if they're home made.

Here's an easy one using glass & ceramic:

You may have a bunch of unused plates, a glass jar

or a votive holder in your cupboards.

Individually, they may lack

personality -- a little bit blah.

But pair them together...

...they become TADA!

With the help of some super glue,

they are now elevated plates that

command attention.

Use them to display cookies & sweets

for your next gathering.

Bon appetit!

Do It Yourself Cake Stands

Hey, hey, it's Monday!

I hope you're already starting the week

with a spring in your step.

I've seen a lot of these pretty D.I. Y. cake stands

in blogs and magazines:

via the sassy pepper

via the giver's log

via your home based mom

I found them too irresistible, I had to

make some myself!

So I gathered up several pieces that

could potentially become a cute cake stand.

You'll see the many options all this week on my blog,

starting with this:

I got both the plate & the goblet at

a thrift store for $1.00 each.

Clean them well, then glue together

with some super glue.

Allow to dry for several hours.

TADA! A mini cake stand!

Instead of using it for food, use it for this:

A place to store your favorite accessories.

Here's another version:

The bowl is also from the thrift store and the

candle holder is from Ikea.

Glue together. Let dry.

And TADA! Another container for your baubles:

Super handy if you're a ring collector like me.

Put these on your dresser...they make your little

space look like a boutique. They act as a

fun alternative to this jewelry organizer too.

May you all have a productive week!

Secret Stash

Happy Friday!

All this week, I found inspirations all over the web

on how to recycle old books.

Today, I'm back at the craft table to give

you my take on turning a forlorn book

from blah to TADA!

Blah: an old hardbound book

Blah: an old box

Step 1: Detach the pages from the hard cover

using a quick slice with a box cutter.

Step 2: Remove any existing tabs from the box with scissors.

Step 3: Save the inside front & back cover of the book --

they're usually blank. Also detach these from the

hard cover with scissors.

Step 4: Use the blank pages from the book to cover

the sides of the box so you hide any print or letters.

Use glue & allow to dry.

Step 5: At this point, attach some lace or ribbon to the box

using hot glue. This will serve as a closing mechanism.

Step 6: Center the box inside the hardbound cover

and attach (top & bottom) with hot glue.

TADA! What was a sad book & an empty box

is now a sensational storage solution!

Fill it with your treasures like jewels

or secret vices like chocolate.

If you stack it with your other books,

no one will ever know where you

hide your secret stash!

Have a fun weekend!