Decorating with Paper and Fabric

Have you ever come across a really nice card with words that you cherish, a picture in a magazine that makes you happy or a really great piece of fabric that you just don't want to throw away but you don't know what to do with it?

Well, here are some ways to preserve those items.

• Cut the item that you want and put it in a frame to keep on display.


• For a piece of fabric, you can turn it into a useful ribbon to tie around pillows, baskets, etc.


• Use the item(s) and keep it in a scrapbook or photo album.


• Use it for the cover of a photo album.


• Cover books in the paper or fabric.


• Use it as gift wrap to give what you enjoy back to others.


• Create a greeting card out of it. If it is too thin, paste it on to thicker card stock.


• Make envelopes out of it.


• If you have a lot of different pieces of fabric, cut them into smaller ribbons to use as napkin rings. If you want something sturdier, you can cut paper towel or toilet paper holders (the cardboard piece) and put the fabric around it.


• Make the pictures into a very personalize mobile.


• Use as bookmark; put the item against a piece of cardboard or heavy paper stock.


• Instead of throwing out old lamps, use a large piece of fabric, with some fabric glue or double-sided velcro, around a lamp shade to make it look new again.


• Put fabric over old cans and use them as pots for flowers/plants or as pen holder.

Enjoy being creative today!

Marlin

Car Storage Solutions

Tired of seeing your car a mess? Here are some storage ideas to keep your car clutter free!

Now that your car is clean, all the trash has been thrown out and miscellaneous items (toys, food containers, books, etc.) have been put back where they belong inside your home...now it's time to start keeping your car looking nice and organized.

In order to keep your car clean and free of debris, hang this from the back of your seat. You can throw your trash in there or store other plastic trash bags for quick removal of items, as well as your trash. This particular item can also hold tissues in the bottom portion and a water or soda bottle on the side of it.

Back seat organizers are great. They don't take up much room and don't hinder any one's seating arrangement. This one can hold tissues, toys, books, movies, cd's, stuffed animals, maps, anything that you want to keep in the car.

Another handy back row organizer is great for daily use as well as long road trips. You can keep snacks, toys, movies, books, game controllers or even a small blanket in there.

For those who use car or booster seats, a nice item to have is a baby car seat organizer. This can make clean up easy or easier and gives you pockets to hold extra diapers, pacifiers, etc.

Shopping trips are great but sometimes they can be a hassle if you are only getting a few bags or have things that you don't want to fall out in your trunk while driving. These crates are really handy and will keep your items in place; they also collapse so that you can store them flat when not in use. They are also useful to keep your trunk organized for day to day items.

Also, for those with kids and/or pets, a back seat cover is essential to keep your seats clean.

Oh and here's a tip for Foggy Windshields - buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in your glove box. Whenever your windows fog up, rub it with the eraser. This works better than cloth.

Enjoy your week!

Marlin