Thrifty Thursday: Drawer Organizer

I was trying to find the perfect clip for my hair, but I couldnt' find it.  The problem wasn't that I didn't know where it was, it was in my bathroom drawer; the problem was I couldn't find it in the drawer.  Being someone who likes things in their places, I knew I needed to do something.  I also knew I wanted to do something cheap.

On a trip to IKEA, I found my solution.  In the kitchen section I discovered the 99 cent utensil trays!  Not only was it cheap, but it had multiple sized openings for all my various things that were once scattered in my drawer.   This was such a simple fix, but was one that made a large impact.

BEFORE

AFTER

It is amazing how simple changes can make all the difference.

Burlap Love

Burlap is a fabric that many would not consider something to include in home and accessory design, but lately burlap has become the 'new' must-have.  There are many different ways this material has been used, and since it is often times cheaper than most other fabrics, it's hard to go wrong with trying new design.

 If you've been to an local coffee shops lately, it is almost guaranteed that you will find a purse made with the burlap coffee bags, priced at around $40-$50.  The great thing about the Internet is you can purchase your own coffee bean bags for as little as $2 at popular websites like eBay and Amazon.com.

Burlap is also a fabric you can purchase at a local fabric or craft store to make things like: chair covers, curtains, pillows, decorative flowers, etc.  To create some of these things all you need is the fabric, and then a patten that you can find free online.

With burlap you really can't go wrong, now it's just time to be creative.

Thrifty Thursday

It is Thursday, so our goal is to have one 'thrifty' idea that you might want to try on your own.  This is a project that I have been wanting to do for awhile, and just haven't made the time to do it until last night.  I found this great large frame at a local thrift store for $3, that had no backing or glass.  I knew that I not only wanted to antique it, but I wanted it to display things differently than your standard frame.

So, I decided to use some things I had in my craft box to create what I wanted.  

Supplies Needed:

Frame

Hemp or String

Staple Gun

Clothespins

It was really simple to start.  I measured about 4 1/2" for the spacing between the hemp lines on the back of the frame.  Then I cut the hemp long enough so I could tie a knot at either end, and have it stretch across the whole back of the frame.  Finally, I used the staple gun to attach the hemp to the back of the frame.  Here was my final product that I made for under $4:

"Clothespin Frame"

wall showcase

Photo Wall: A great way to showcase your pictures!



For this particular wall I made all of the pictures black and white. I thought that it flowed well with the room and went with the look I was going for.

Bella Blossom Necklace

Beautiful vintage looking necklace.  This is a necklace that can be easily customized with different fabric and ribbon.  Check the shop if you are interested.

Supplies Needed:
Hot Glue Gun
Fabric
Ribbon
Felt/Backing Fabric

You need a strip of about 2 1/2" to make one fabric flower.

Fold the fabric in half and tie a knot at one end.

Use the hot glue to attached the fabric.  Twist and curve around the flower.

Keep twisting and gluing until you are satisfied with the size of the flower.

Once you have your flowers made, use the felt or backing fabric to attach the necklace.

"Bella Blossom" Necklace $12 (five flowers)

{Vintage inspired floral headbands}

"Abby" Vintage inspired flower headband
$10



"Melanie" Vintage inspired floral headband
$10



These are great accessories for any outfit or occasion! Feel free to look; maybe even get some of your creative juices flowing!

Decorating. Crafting. Living.

Decorating an entire home can become, and is a daunting task.  It would be so much easier if you had endless funds and time to think up projects and complete them.  Lets be honest through, our time gets filled up much to quickly, and our wallets empty much to fast.  We might think of a great idea, but by the time we get an afternoon to start it, we've forgotten what it was we were intending to do.  I have been there.

 I have struggled with the fact that I can't fix all that I see 'wrong' with the rooms in my home in one weekend.  For me decorating is an evolving process, one that actually I enjoy not rushing.  It is amazing how when you are forced to take your time, you become inspired by many different things, things you might have missed if you had sped through the process.

My approach on design is one of creativity, using materials in a cost effective way and having fun.  I have learned that sometimes the end result doesn't happen quickly.  This blog will embrace that, and hopefully give you some inspirations to begin the road to design in your own life.

Decorating. Crafting. Living.