How I store/organize my ribbon!

I tried to store my ribbons like this at first, but after I did I noticed I use Ultra size bins and I had no where to store it. Also I needed more bins because I have accumulated so much ribbon. Well I do have five girls! If you have the space or just a small collection of ribbons this is a great idea! Found this idea here!

So I then thought about the rain gutters idea which is awesome for a craft room, which I do not have, YET, but for those who have the wall space , this is really inexpensive and kinda decorative at the same time! Found this idea here!

The back of my bedroom door and wall was available but I still didn't want to...or feel like screwing, leveling the closet maid shelf so I ended up putting on the back of the door. My door usually stays open so kids don't bother it either! Found the unit at Lowe's for 36.00!

All in all, I love this way to store my ribbon! The top bin is extra pieces of ribbon which I need to organize better and the bottom rack I use for scraps of fabric!

Happy Ribbon Organizing!

Olive Oil/Vinegar bottle Dish Soap! Super Cute!

I saw this on Pinterest and asked my sister did she want one. Why did I do that! I should have read the instructions before volunteering to make one! The tutorial was in CHINESE! Thank goodness for the pictures...either way, itwas pretty simple once I took the time to think about it!

Hopefully you will be using a Cameo Silhouette because it lets you enlarge/decrease size of font while it measures the area of it! First I measured the area that I wanted to etch on the bottle then matched the size area before I cut it! I used contact paper as my medium. It was clear contact paper because it was what I had on hand! I would have preferrred and do suggest a opaque white or color, just to see the outline a better.

Before

With Armour Etch, Sorry you can't see the contact paper....

After

After I washed off the etch cream with water! YAAAAAAY!

But Wait I didnt stop there! I used the leftover cutouts to make myself one, The etching is just reversed to the background!

 

*Singing* Completed Bottles one for me and my Sister Key! 

Happy Etching!



Flat Rope Twist first crack at it!

So..... I watched a couple of videos on this styling technique and gave it a good try.... Here is a few links to watch if this is something you may want to try!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyS8slhnDaI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.chocolatehairvanillacare.com/2011/02/flat-rope-twists.html

Happy twisting!

1.97 Skirts I Made

Trying my hand at sewing. I used two fat quarters (.97 cents per pack) from Walmart for the big girls skirts and 1 fat quarter for Sanai's skirt. Pictures aren't all that good but I tried! Next time I'll post a link from the tutorial I followed! Oh and a finished picture of my wreath on my front door!
Night all, Happy Crafting!

DIY Burlap Wreath

Trying to finish this burlap wreath....although it is very tedious, the results are worth it! I need to get more fabric to finish my weekly project, I am happy I did start it! I found directions on the web but instead of using the common color of burlap beige, I used a winter white and am going to accent it with a sage green burlap! Also I used plumbing insulation for the foundation! Which happens to be way cheaper than floral foam! I will have to see how sturdy it is after the entire weight of fabric is attached! Also a glue gun melts the insulation... So a lot of pinning is going on! Either way as I promised I posted MY POTW (Project of the week)! I will post finished project tomorrow!

Happy Crafting!

So I finished my wreath didn't know how to hang it, considering the burlap pieces are easy to come off due to the plumbers foam that I used! Either I way I made and it is going on my front door, until I think of the next one to create!

Hope you like it!

Introducing ME

Not a typist nor a person who really has time to spellcheck....so excuse the errors from here on in! Just wanted to share the creative monster I am and hopefully inspire others to be the same! MMMM... what else should I tell you? .........Well thats all for now will be back before the week is out to show you my first project of the week....dont know what is is going to be yet but I want to show something from beginning to the end! Check back by friday...maybe Saturday to see what this Crafty Mama is up too! CHOW!