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!