3 Little-Effort Ways to Organize Using Tissue Boxes

Cut the top off of a tissue box and use it as a stylish way to store remotes and keep them all in one place. The beauty of this is that it comes already decorated. You can use stickers, decorative tape, or paint to cover up any unwanted logos.  To make a desk organizer, cut…

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Ribbon Vase

Supplies: Glass jar (size depends on how big your flowers are) Scissors Hot glue gun and glue Lots of ribbon!                          

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Look and Find Bottle

To make a Look and Find Bottle, all you have to do is follow the Sand Bottle Book End tutorial and then add a bunch of fun things inside to entertain a child or a bored adult.                 Ideas for items to put inside: Buttons Sequins Jewels Small…

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Sand Bottle Book Ends

This is a great way to add some color and decorations to your bookshelves.   Supplies: Decorative sand/filler Glass jar Scissors Modge Podge Paintbrush Pens/writing utensils Decorative paper Paper for quote Optional: funnel (can also just use paper)                                  …

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B.A.B.- The No-Sew Big Bow

I recently went to a baby shower and as payment for note taking, I got to keep all of the ribbons from the wrapping. So of course I had to make a hair bow with some of them.   Now for your crafting pleasure, here it is, the tutorial on how to make a big…

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Keep Calm and Ribbon On: New Look for Old Frames

  Have any old frames that are ugly, boring, or just need a new look? Slap some pretty ribbons on them for an easy fix. This is also a great way to make plain, cheap frames more exciting. This is an awesome craft to do after a party/holiday that involves wrapped gifts. I just so…

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Glass Picture Frame

As discussed previously, I’m not a fan of buying tons of frames, but I love framing things. So here is a way to make your own frames with a little cardboard and some glass.   Supplies: Thick cardboard Glass (I used a piece from a broken frame) Thin brown paper bag Glue Scissors Hot glue…

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A Little Rough Around the Edges: Smoothing Out Cardboard Edges

Cardboard is awesome for crafting, because it is so versatile. Unfortunately, thick cardboard is not always visually pleasing.                 Supplies: Scissors Glue Thin paper bags (think gift/wine bags rather than grocery bags) Whatever cardboard you’re trying to make look pretty            

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Notepad Refill

I really love notebooks with cool covers. But I never want to throw them away after they are filled, because I like the cover so much. Here’s a great way to reuse those notebooks. I use mine to write reminders and grocery lists. The main supplies you’ll need for this project are: A clothespin (painted/decorated…

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