23 April 2010

Hang Tight!


Happy Friday Lovelies!
This week was all about sprucing up these frames:

From blah, they can turn into...

TADA! -- A hanging vase made from an
old maple syrup bottle, twisty-ties,
magazine cut-outs, cardboard &
our versatile frame!

Here's a quick tutorial:

Step 1: Cut a piece of cardboard that will fit the frame.
Cover it up with scrap paper.

Step 2: Approximate where you want to
attach the bottle to the cardboard.
Poke some holes with a small screwdriver.
Insert the twisty-ties (or wire) around
the bottle & wind them tight.
Secure with packing tape.

Step 3: Attach the cardboard to
the frame, add some foliage
to your new vase and hang
this on a blank wall.

Have a fabulous weekend!

22 April 2010

I Heart Sunglasses


This week on blah to TADA!, I'm jazzing up an old frame.
Just a frame -- the painting never came with it
when I bought it.

Yes, it was a blah.

But look at it now -- it's a TADA!

Add a thick & sturdy piece of ribbon (I used twill tape) at
the back and secure with tacks.

Now, you can use it to keep your collection of
sunnies organized!

Hang the frame by your dresser & it will allow you
to choose the right pair of shades to match your outfit.
No more time-consuming digging inside the drawer.

By the way, HAPPY EARTH DAY!
I hope you can do something TADA! for Mother Earth today!

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!