From Plain to Printed

Thanks for your visit today!

Maybe like me, you have some bags that

you haven't used in awhile.

You can either sell them, give them away

or give them a face lift. Who knows what

new potential is waiting to be unleashed?

I attended a Real Simple event last year and

received freebies stuffed inside this bag.

You can see that the brand name is peeling away.

Well, I went ahead & peeled some more until

the bag was all blank & white.

With the help of a stencil, pencil & marker,

I created a print for my white bag.

From plain blah, it's now printed TADA!

Have a sweet weekend!

Instant Monogram Tote

Hey there! So nice to see you today.

I'm giving some blah bags a make-over and

today's inspiration comes from here:

via who what wear

These bags are quite expensive and my wallet has no

plans to get one. However, I'm really drawn to the

bright stripe and the initials.

I think these elements would be perfect to

spruce up this old, blah bag:

It's a Nine West bag that was well used because of

the versatility of color, roomy interior and

assortment of pockets inside.

Ready for the TADA!?

TADA!!!

Hot glue a fun grosgrain ribbon, initials made from felt

and a matching tassel!

This bag's ready for Spring!

This Old Sack

One way to save money & be eco-friendly is to

buy household needs in bulk.

We like to buy a sack of rice & have it handy when

we're in the mood for some Asian or Latin cuisine.

And how cool that the sack is both striking & sturdy:

But I know it can even be more TADA!...

...with some festive embellishments like strands of yarn,

pompoms, sequins, flowers & a cute elephant pin.

Use this to store current craft projects

{ex. scrapbooking, knitting, etc.}

or to carry a bunch of magazines.

Have a nice day!

Canvas + Leather

It's all about bag make-overs this week.

And let me tell you, I've been obsessing over

canvas bags with leather trim:

via Infusion

via cryptictextures

via buckaroousa

Aren't these fabulous?

Pretty yet utilitarian & fashionably laid back.

I found this blah bag at the top of my closet:

It's canvas with a cute print in the inside flap.

I bought it at Target some years ago

and very rarely used it.

Inspired by the above combinations,

here's how I made it TADA!:

I added a leather closure that I bought from the sewing

supplies shop {alternatively, you can re-use an old belt}.

Attach it to the bag by sewing.

I might change the strap to match the closure later on.

But now, the bag has a little bit of attitude,

ready to be used on a regular basis!

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!