21 April 2010

Pinned-up Inspiration


Hi there! So glad you could stop by today.

Got any old frames lying unused around your house?
If you do, turn them from blah to...

...TADA! -- it's now an adorable memo board.

Simply tack on a piece of fabric at the
back of the frame.

Instead of thumbtacks, use these safety pins
to secure notes, lists & business cards
on the board.

Hang this in your office, craft room or kitchen.

And don't be surprised if it leaves you inspired!

20 April 2010

Earrings Organized


Hello there! Thanks so much for dropping by.
On my blog this week, I'll be showing you
different things you can do with
frames like these:

I got these at the yard sale. In case you find something
like this at a flea market or thrift store and the
price is right, please buy it!

Because from blah, we can turn it into...

TADA! -- a place to organize lovely earrings!


Attach a clean produce sack or chicken wire
at the back of the frame using tacks or
a staple gun.

Then add on the earrings!
You can hang necklaces & bracelets too,
using small hooks or re-shaped paper clips.

It will make picking accessories a breeze
since your choices are neatly laid out before you.

19 April 2010

Framed!


Happy new week everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

I found these frames at a yard sale for less than a dollar each.
Sure they were blah and dusty, but with that price,
I had to snap them up!

With some cleaning and a coat of paint,
those old frames are now TADA!

Don't you think they brighten up
my balcony wall quite well?

16 April 2010

Never Lose A Page Again


What a week this has been!
Today, let me give you the last of my
RRR (ribbon remnants recycling) project.


Oh ribbon, why so blue?

If I glue you on securely to the spine of a book...

Tada! You're an instant bookmark!

Now, pages are easy to find & you'll never, ever fall off.

Have a glorious weekend everyone!

15 April 2010

I.D. your I.D.


There are some things that are difficult to throw away. One such thing -- ribbons. I always say, "I can use this someday." And this week on my blog, I've shown you how I used & re-used these ribbons.

Here's a ribbon I saved from a box of chocolates.

String some beads.
Tie some knots.


Add an I.D. hook.

Clip on your office I.D., building pass or
conference name tag.

Tada! A lanyard that's chic &
totally personal!

14 April 2010

Outdoor Dining


It's the season of barbecues and picnics!

And what better way to use these ribbon remnants?
Transform them from blah to...


...TADA! -- bundle up some cutlery around a napkin
and secure with your ribbons.


Even if the ribbons don't match, these still add a special
touch to your outdoor party!


13 April 2010

La-la-Luggage


Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!
It's all about ribbons this week.


Blah: a few inches of ribbon left from a creative venture.

TADA!: attach it to your luggage so you'll know it's yours when claiming it on the luggage carousel. There are too many bags that look alike -- you'll want to find yours quicker & warn other people that it isn't theirs when they accidentally pick it up.

Pick a unique ribbon and use this for all your (or your family's) bags for easy identification.