Do you see that? Those little sprouts coming up!! That's some of my crocus bulbs ... Apparently this cold/warm/cold/warm has messed with my bulbs and my crocus are going to bloom way too early!
You might wonder why I have a strawberry pot turned over there too. Well, the bottom of the pot fell off, and I thought it would make the perfect little toad house! So send the memo ... Toads, I have the perfect little house waiting for you! There will be plenty of little bugs for you to eat in the spring!
Showing posts with label repurposing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label repurposing. Show all posts
Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Organizing Never Ends! Revisiting Projects
About a year ago my husband and I installed cabinets for my work in our living room. I had very specific things in mind that I was going to store in each cabinet, and it was just going to be fantastic!
I still think they are fantastic, but with the addition of a new binding machine and color laser printer, the where I was going to put everything has changed ... seems like every week!
That's okay though - I really think that organizing isn't something that you do, and then you are done with. I think it is an ongoing process that needs to be evaluated all of the time. Let's face it, our interests changes, our kids' interests change, we stop doing things and start new things, and people and businesses grow!
So here is the newest arrangements of one of my cabinets. I decided that I could really put some of the things I had out into a different place. I wasn't using them right now, and even though I have plans to use them in the future, they don't have to stare me in the face everytime I open this cabinet up. So, I've decided only to keep the things that I use right now in here.
I really love that I actually have some extra space too! And I love having a basket that is just for fabric I have out for outstanding orders. This will save me so much time since I don't have to dig through my fabric bins over and over again!
And, the rest of my spice racks turned paint racks came in! The new ones that I ordered are actually a little deeper so I can even fit my spray can in there too! I love that my brushes are there too ... they make me happy!
I am sure that some of you have tons more paint, but I must say that I got a deal on these spice racks on Amazon through ACE Hardware - They were less than $2 each!
Ok! Back to work! Hope you have a fantastic day!
I still think they are fantastic, but with the addition of a new binding machine and color laser printer, the where I was going to put everything has changed ... seems like every week!
That's okay though - I really think that organizing isn't something that you do, and then you are done with. I think it is an ongoing process that needs to be evaluated all of the time. Let's face it, our interests changes, our kids' interests change, we stop doing things and start new things, and people and businesses grow!
So here is the newest arrangements of one of my cabinets. I decided that I could really put some of the things I had out into a different place. I wasn't using them right now, and even though I have plans to use them in the future, they don't have to stare me in the face everytime I open this cabinet up. So, I've decided only to keep the things that I use right now in here.
And, the rest of my spice racks turned paint racks came in! The new ones that I ordered are actually a little deeper so I can even fit my spray can in there too! I love that my brushes are there too ... they make me happy!
I am sure that some of you have tons more paint, but I must say that I got a deal on these spice racks on Amazon through ACE Hardware - They were less than $2 each!
Ok! Back to work! Hope you have a fantastic day!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Crafty Storage Ideas! Spice Rack as Paint Storage
So, I was cleaning out my spice/baking cabinet over the weekend and decided to finally get rid of some of those spices that have been in there for far too long. I also decided that I really needed to find a new spice rack since this one was a wee bit too big for the cabinet door causing it to not close all of the way.
This morning I realized that it would
be the perfect place to store all of those paint bottles that are shoved in a basket in a closet! Maybe I won't have to dump out a whole basket of paint to find the right color anymore! Now I just need to add a dab of paint to the top of each lid so that I know what color is there!
They fit so well that I ordered a few more from Amazon for the rest of my paint stash! WooHoo! Gotta love repurposing your stuff ... especially if it isn't working quite right!
FYI - I do not know the brand of this rack as it was purchased many moons ago, but it is about 12 inches wide and 3 inches deep. It fits 14 of the small 2 oz bottles of craft paint.
This morning I realized that it would
They fit so well that I ordered a few more from Amazon for the rest of my paint stash! WooHoo! Gotta love repurposing your stuff ... especially if it isn't working quite right!
FYI - I do not know the brand of this rack as it was purchased many moons ago, but it is about 12 inches wide and 3 inches deep. It fits 14 of the small 2 oz bottles of craft paint.
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