Organizing~ Extension Cord Holder

So... how many extension cords do YOU have lying around or crammed in a drawer? Probably quite a few, I'm guessing! ;) Here is a great idea to get you organized , and the best part?! It can be FREE or practically FREE! Wohooo! Gotta LOVE that!

Get the tutorial for this super cute and handy craft HERE

SOURCE:Idea and photo from ApartmentTherapy.com

PaRtY idea!

Oh, the theme of a baby shower... the possibilities are endless!! But this I thought was funny. The theme; Pickles and Ice Cream :)
At the bottom of the balloons, they added craft paper to make cones.... I LOVE it!!!! These balloons could be used for birthdays too with no problem.
Source: The crafts Dept @ Martha Stewart Living

http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2010/08/lauras-baby-shower.html

Upcycle: Paper scraps

You KNOW you have them..... all those paper scraps lying around that you just cant bear to part with.... (or is that only me?)

 

Anwho..... here are some great ways to use them up... CREATIVELY of course! 

You could use the garland for parties or every day.... just because!

http://wrenhandmade.typepad.com/wren_handmade/2010/05/sneak-peek-for-renegade.html

All photos from: Wrenhandmade

Back to School Upcycle

Although, my kids have been back at school for weeks, I know that many kids are heading back this week. And many of them may have perfectly good school gear, or maybe those plain old supplies are just no fun. Check out these easy Back to School Upcycles from The Trendy Treehouse Blog.

You CAN still use last year's backpack just change it up!
And don't think that you Moms out there don't need a little back to school upcycle pick me up too. Make yourselves one of these SUPER cute Altered/ Upcycled notebooks

Follow the this LINK for the tutorial for both of these projects plus an upcycled shirt.

Source: All photos and Tutorials from The Trendy Treehouse