Washi Tape Frame

While searching the thrift store I cam across this terrible looking frame that was screaming for a make over.

Pretty Ugly huh?  I took the art work out and went to work.

A fresh coat of white paint.   It took about 4 coats. Then I added a little Washi love to the inside of the frame.  The washi tape was the perfect width to match the inside frame.

 

I was initially going to use this frame in my craft room until I remembered I had this great printable I made last summer.  I printed it out and the colors were perfect for each other.  So now it is my new frame for my summer mantel. Here is the link to the Summertime printable.

    

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Washi Tape Coupon holder

I have been thinking about another Washi Project.  I found these Coupon file envelope thingy's at Michael's along with some more Washi tape.So here it is!

Supplies:

Washi Tape

Accordion folder

I found these in the $1 section at Michaels

optional:  sticker letters or vinyl

Here is the Washi Tape I found at Michaels. 

The Brand is Recollections and they call it Crafting Tape.

My other Washi Tape is from Target and Mindy Maes Market.

I just cut the tape into strips and layered it on the folders.

It took me about 5 minutes.

Next I used my Silhouette and cut letters out to spell Receipt and Coupons. I layered them over the Washi Tape.

A great little folder for my coupons and receipts.

A little Pizazz in my Purse.

    

Knobby Necklace

A friend found this adorable knob necklace a small boutique in Utah.  It was adorable.  The price not so much.  So we went out hunting for the supplies to make one.  It is kind of one of those personal preference kinda projects where no two will be the same.  So here is my {Knobby} Necklace

I found my knob on line at Mindy Mae's Market.  I used my others for cabinet doors.  This one was perfect for a necklace.

You have to get a knob that has a whole all the way through. 

Sometimes they are called curio knobs.

This knob was purchased at Hobby Lobby. 

Not to bad for a cabinet knob.

Right???

Crap room to Craft room part 2: Ribbon Redo

Did you miss Part one of Crap room to Craft room??

See part One here.

 I am loving my new set up.  It makes sewing and crafting so much easier and less stressful. I get so much more done in the time I have to sew and craft.

 

 

Now onto another project to improve the room.

Oh the dreaded Ribbon dilemma...

What to do???

I have tried many methods of organization.  None seem to fit.

I found this great bin at Walmart.

 

 

It is the perfect height for a spool of ribbon. Perfect!

An the container is stackable. 

Even Better!

This ribbon was in 1 large bin with a bunch of loose ribbon on top.  I could not find anything.

Now its pretty and separated by type of ribbon.

Grosgrain, satin and specialty

Thank heavens for mini elastics.  I remember these when you had to get them from your orthodontist.  Perfect for Little Miss' hair..

And now my ribbon.

I bought these at the dollar store. 

I wrapped the ribbons around my hand and then wrapped a rubberband around them.

Now all pretty.

Next Ric Rac and trims.

Now they are all neatly wrapped and in my handy bins.  The perfect size for my shelves.  I had all kinds of Trim, Ric Rac and Pom Pom fringe.

The closet is still a little cramped. But fairly organized.  At least I know where everything is. 

And thats all that matters...Right??

Well 2 big projects down and a few more to go. 

My Crap room is becoming a Craft Room.

Pot O' Gold

I started thinking about  March much to long ago.

Hoping that spring would come, I guess.

( We still have not had measurable snow this year.)    

I guess March will be a snow filled month.  But with a little {Luck}it will be warm and toasty inside.

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So back to my shelf.  I thought a Pot O' Gold would be a cute addition. 

 I found this Pot at a party store.
(This was not easy to find in the heart of Valentines season.  But they pulled one out for me.)

 Thinking this was to Blah.  I thought a little pizazz was necessary. 

 So out comes the Modge Podge and Glitter.

I stuck my hand in the pot and coated part of the pot in Modge podge.

Then sprinkled on glitter. 

Turn the post and repeat. 

I left the bottom plain so it would sit flat.

I let it dry for a bit and then touched it up with a little MP and glitter where needed.

For the gold I purchased mardi gras coins from the dollar store.
I tried to find just gold coins but they were no where to be found.
 Nothing a little spray paint can't handle.
To start I traced  the top of the pot o' gold onto a piece of paper. 
I laid coins on top of the pattern. 

The next layer was E6000 and a layer of coins stacked on top and in a little to make a pyramid type look.
I kept layering glue and coins until I reached the top.

For stability I used a grocery sack in the center to keep the coins from caving in until the glue was hard.
Let it dry over night.
Then next morning, Spray them gold.

I filled my pot with empty plastic sacks and sat eh gold on top.

Voila!
Pot O' Gold

Here are the links for other projects on my mantel.

Mantel

Vintage postcard 

Printable
Would make an adorable center piece on a table for your St. Patricks Day Dinner or a Mantle.

Adrienne