This MADE tutorial is going on my to-do list.

Courtesy of Paper Pate Plane.


So cool. Just using a random date or perhaps using the birth date of the occasion that the gift will is intended for...

First I found this amazing way to transform a globe light with paper strips.

Then this one which is actually wax paper circles sewn together to cover an old wire fixture.

 And finally...

The middle one was actually a rendition of this gorgeous one. This one uses strips of ribbon & I must say that the idea of sewing them together instead would save a huge portion of the money for the project. I will have to look for a circle cutter before embarking on this project.

office ideas

Ahhh yes, the clipboard idea that everyone is doing. Well why is everybody doing it? Because it's just exceptional.

 Our new house will have the office area upstairs so I am anticipating needing a little organization to be done in the kitchen to facilitate orderly counter tops. Before we even move in I'm battling against piles of bills, receipts & other miscellanea that may try to invade my kitchen.  I saw this folder at Ikea & may just have to purchase it.

What caught my eye in this room is the way the ribbon & wrapping paper is organized. Admirable.

Tea Wallet

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Tea Wallet tutorial by Christy

I had two ideas for indoor gardens. Both from In Word & Pictures. one wet & one dry.

Air plants that she explains don't even require soil.  See instructions.

From Ruffled

Jewelry hanger

These three images look interesting each in their own way

I am in desperate need of some organization of my jewels. Not only are they always tangled but I wear only a fraction of the pieces because I forget what I have stowed away

kitchens

I made a little collection of kitchen pictures that appealed to me. White cabinets seem to have overwhelming appeal, much to my surprise. 

The black in the gives the eye something to rest on, I'm interested in the little cupboards at the top that seem to have green inside, that's adorable!

 

I don't know that I have enough cute things to actually put out on display but maybe one day

I'm always attracted to words as art & the blue/green is gorgeous

Having all the same spice jars turns the collection into a decoration as well as being useful. This toaster is amazing. Not sure I like the cabinet doors but they add to the light & airy feeling.

I just love juxtaposition. I'm not a rustic person but incorporating some unexpected items into an otherwise modern area is extremely appealing.

I love the way colors pop when the area is neutral. I don't like feeling overwhelmed so this is a great way to incorporate color.

This may well be a the winning selection. It incorporates so many of the aspects that I admire. It doesn't have any upper cabinet cupboards which probably isn't an option for us. Great combination of modern & vintage.   Love love it!

calender

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The amazing calender that I've been itching, majorly itching to make. I've been meaning to do it since....well 2009. I really must get my act together. Each page is 5" by 8 1/2". I've started my collection of photos but I keep changing my mind about them. I've also got a handful of inspirational quotes that I've run across & hope to use.


Then I saw this calendar download which is also along the lines that I was thinking on

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This looks like it would be just up my alley...

letters

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Oh I have wanted to decorate with letters for quite some time now, I just wasn't sure how to create the over sized letters that I wanted. Not to mention the freedom in choosing a font that suites. I feel a little bit intimidated by the project but it would work lovely for the white letters that I wanted to spell "DREAM" or just our initials. Good food for thought!

Eye mask

Thanks prudent baby, good idea...

cute

Love this? Yes, yes I do. In fact I love most of Rachel Denbow's home.

puddle duck

I know it sounds bad when a person looks at someone else's idea & claims they had it first... well I'm going to be that person! I thought that a puddle duck baby shower would be the cutest thing, good for girl or boy & a new set of colors. I love pastels, but I'm kind of tired of them.

Here's what someone else came up with along the ducky theme!!  You can check out the party details at Alannah Rose

cloth shoes

Cloth shoes tutorial over at Stardust Shoes

love love love

Dali Decals

Decals

You know, it might just be worth paying for a decal. There are so many on this site that appeal to me & it sure would save me a whole lot of hassle trying to design & paint my own...

wall flowers

I found this tutorial at MADE. What a great twist on the pompom idea. I also love the idea of using napkins for a more quality look.

picture wall

I'm planning on revamping my mother's picture wall. She has frames with no glass, chipped glass, construction paper mats, pictures printed on paper on the home printer & is always saying how she would like to have some of her girl's artwork framed & hanging on the wall.

This is some of my inspiration, hopefully getting me going: