Superstar Storage

While puttering in our bedroom, I found this box:

It's an empty watch box. It's occupant is worn on a regular basis and hangs out on the nightstand, leaving this box forgotten, ignored. 

The box is quite attractive -- black, made of lacquer and the inside is lined in velvet. Maybe it's time to give it a little attention.

 

With a touch of adhesive paper, blah has been transformed into:

TADA! -- a trinket box that can be proudly

placed front and center on a coffee table.

My Crafty Container

Some fancy food gifts have the perk of being 

packaged in tin containers:

Maybe you received something like it over the holidays? Some are dressed in a charming print, while others blatantly have a brand splashed across it. No need to fear, blah to TADA! is here.

Cover the can in an up-to-the minute print using gift wrap or adhesive shelf liner.

Reuse the can for storing daily necessities like tea bags or loose tea. This keeps the freshness longer and adds a decorative touch to your desk or kitchen counter.

A Cute Clipboard

I bought these drawer/shelf liners with a 

modern color combination and print:

I used them yesterday to dress up a sad looking mouse pad. I have so much of it left over, I think I'll find many ways to finish it up.

blah: a clipboard that's seen better days.

 

TADA!: The same clipboard, all grown up.

Overwork and overuse it with lists and

photo inspirations!

Marvelous Mousepad

I hope you guys had a beautiful weekend! Today, I'm tackling a project that's been on my list since last year. It's quite minor, but given that I use it everyday, shouldn't it be pleasing to look at? 

Here it is -- it's this mouse pad.

It was a freebie and it's terribly blah.

I sought out these rolls of adhesive paper. They're really used as shelf/drawer liners, but just because they're made for that purpose, doesn't mean we can't use them for other stuff, right?

I traced around the mouse pad and cut it to size.

I removed the paper backing and gently attached it to the face of the mouse pad. I used a straight edge {ex. ruler or bone folder} to remove any air bubbles.

See the transformation -- from blah to TADA!

Can you blame me if I'm in love with my "new" mouse pad?

Love Letters

Today, I'm carrying over some love in the form of love letters -- old-fashioned wooing in a more modern format.

via Pookie and Jack

Various letters reincarnated as a cushion cover

via uncommon goods

Hand towels printed with loving prose

via uncommon goods

When the white towel is opened up, it looks

like a sheet of paper. I'm loving the 

typewriter font!

via Bueno Style

A miniature love note that can be worn 

close to your heart.

via country living

This one involves a little more work. First, you'll have to bake the cookies, cover it with icing, and then write a letter using these edible markers. Don't be too sentimental because unlike traditional love letters, this can't be stashed in a box under lock and key.

via For Such a Time Designs

Another option is to write the letter

and have it engraved.

Aren't these ideas blah to TADA!?

Have a joyful weekend!

Hearts and Kisses

Happy Valentine's Day! I've assembled a few more accessories that deliver that all important message, plus, they can be used all year round: 

No.1: Oui, oui to this delightful necklace
No.2: A clutch that's sealed with a kiss
No.3: Having this umbrella will make you wish for rain
No.4: Simple silver earrings
No.5: Always have kisses around your neck when 
wearing this scarf

Have a fun day, everyone!

Sweets for a Sweet Day

This Valentine's Day, will you be baking up a surprise for your special someone or some treats for the gang? Here's a little bit of inspiration to turn your hard labor from blah to TADA!:

No.1: An oven mitt dressed for the occasion

No. 2: Sprinkles for your cakes, brownies, cookies...the list goes on!

No. 3: An alternative to sprinkles, inspired by conversation candy

No.4: Pretty peppermint-print cupcake liners

No.5: Baker's twine for packages fresh from your kitchen  

Wishing you a wonderful time baking or eating!