Welcome to the mid-July DIY fun. The link ups this week are all projects that are simple yet fun. As a matter of fact part of why I’m sharing them with you is because I wanted to bookmark them to make soon. I hope you find them as ingenious as I do.
With the post In Honor Of The Napkin written by Karen of Sew Many Ways will give you a glimpse into what a DIY genius she is. These projects are just so innovative I don’t even know the words to say how blown away I am. I promise you keep scrolling down through the whole post and you will continue to have to pick your jaw off of the floor.
From to time I come across a project that makes me say to myself “why didn’t I think of that?” I found the Easy Ziplog Bag Tote on SCJohnson website. It was written by Cathe of Just Something I Made. She gives great instructions that are easy to follow. I also love this project because it takes a very small amount of money to make the tote.
I have stacks and stacks of newspapers. This is not a confession of my hoarding tendencies, so please don’t stop reading. I keep them to donate to my kids’ schools for projects etc. For me that is the best way to recycle the newspapers until I found How to Make Gift Bags From Newspapers by Jessica of How About Orange. Reading this tutorial has me excited for the next birthday present I have to wrap.
Thanks so much for sharing these links. I was completely blown away by both the napkin ideas and the newspaper bag. Wouldn’t have found them without you pointing the way, much appreciated!
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Oh My GOSH! Giftbags made from newspaper??? TOO COOL!!! Definitely trying. Thanks for sharing!
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These are SUCH great ideas! Thanks so much for another great post.
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Those are amazing! I especially love the one made from paint swatches- I am addicted to color so I love picking up swatches but I feel bad throwing them away.
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Candice
Twitter: FashOrganized
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July 21st, 2010 at 10:18 pm
I’m just like you. I go to a home improvement store and get those paint swatches, my kids are addicted too. It’s nice to have a project for them instead of the trash. Thanks for visiting.
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Ha ha! We must be on a similar schedule since this is the second time I posted in 31DBBB Challenge right after you! Out of ALL THOSE ENTRIES! So funny.
Anyway, this is awesome for me to see. I never link like this and it’s great. Gives me some good ideas! And, I LOVE the paint chip napkin holder. I have to tell my mom. She’s crazy for setting up her dining room table occasion-appropriate.
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Candice
Twitter: FashOrganized
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July 25th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Liza, we are meant to be together in the 31DBBB, I will now only post when I know you’re posting. LOL!
I know those paint chip holders are so brilliant that I have got to think of an event to do that.
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I want to know how to make a gift bag from newspapers. I love black and white paper with red ribbon for wrapping gifts, this would be an affordable alternative. Great idea!
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