02 April 2010

Springtime, Gift Time


All this week, we transformed different boxes
from blah to TADA!

Before bidding you a "Happy Weekend", here's one more:

Gift boxes like this one (given away for free during the holidays)
takes away the pain of gift wrapping.

But what if you want to re-use the box but the gift inside
is not from Victoria Secret?


Unless it's really the intention, we don't want to deceive
the recipient, now do we?
That would be a blah!

Just call in a few butterflies to help you out.

They're made of scrap paper & glitter.

And they cover the logo quite well.

As an added bonus, the person who receives the gift
can recycle the box for her stuff

or use it as a gift box once again.

Enjoy your weekend!

01 April 2010

Destined for the Desk


Before throwing away those boxes used to package food, personal care items or stuff you received in the mail, can I encourage you to get a little crafty with them? All this week, I've been giving boxes a little face lift. Yes, I like to play plastic surgeon once in a while. A little nip. A little tuck. Using scissors & a trusty glue gun. Wanna play?

I'm sure you have blah boxes like these in your pantry.

Give them a little nip.
A little tuck.

Glue them together.
Dress them up in a fashionable print.


TADA! A dainty desk organizer!
Use it for invitations & greeting cards.


You can use it to group together bills & receipts, too.

See you tomorrow!

31 March 2010

An Easter Basket


It's Easter Sunday on April 4 and I thought,

"Why not turn this blah box into a
TADA!
Easter project?"


And so I removed the top flaps, covered the box
with pink tissue...


...and embellished it with yellow flowers
made from produce sacks.


I filled it with chocolates and it's just waiting to be
given away on Easter Sunday!

30 March 2010

Pretty Container


Using this box from the Target-Liberty of London line as inspiration:
I'm giving this box a make-over:

I call it blah to...

TADA! -- neatly cover up the box with fabric
in an uber-chic print.


Then use it to stylishly hold your
gizmos & gadgets!

29 March 2010

All Boxed Up

Hello Everyone! Thanks for coming over today. This week, it's all about turning boxes from blah to TADA!

If you buy in bulk, you'll be familiar with blah boxes
like this one.


Wrap it in your favorite gift wrap and
TADA!
-- a storage box that's

functional & decorative.



You'll find this in my office. I'll let junk mail hang out here for awhile before I turn them into TADAs! or feed them to the shredder...got to keep our identity safe.

Have a lovely day & see you again tomorrow!

26 March 2010

Pins & Needles


Happy Friday lovelies!

This entire week, we turned this shirt
from blah to TADA!


Here's another transformation
using
the fabric remnants:


It's now a needle notebook!

Sew the fabric & some felt together.
Use this notebook to safely store pins & needles.


And because the was still fabric left...

I made headbands!

You'll find the tutorial here.

Have a fun-filled weekend!

25 March 2010

A Bib for Baby

Why throw away an old shirt when you can
transform it from blah...


...to TADA!

A young child will always need a new bib,
and this one's handmade by mom!


Decorate with a ribbon & iron-on transfer.

Bon appetit!