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Printable Paper
I absolutely love browsing the craft store’s supply of printed card stock. There are always so many fun patterns and colors to choose from, plus you can use the printable paper for a gazillion different projects.
The other day, I wanted a specific design of card stock for something I was working on, but didn’t have time to run to the craft store. Boo. You see, the closest store is about 30 minutes away, so a trip there and back would have eaten more than an hour of my time up. Luckily, I’m resourceful and in less than 5 minutes I had whipped up exactly what I need in Photoshop and was able to print my own designed card stock. Of course, I thought that maybe other people may be able to benefit from my resourcefulness, so I created a small collection of printable papers to share.
The colors are black, orange, green, pink and light blue. For some reason, they are appearing a little bolder in the photo above than they actually are. Hmmm…
Just download and print onto white card stock.
Download this printable from THE GALLERY.
There are so many things you can use these for.
You can create a new look for your cell phone. (I purchased {this cell phone case
} from Amazon.) Trace around the case on the paper and cut it out a little smaller than your lines. Then you can place the paper inside your case and change them out whenever you are looking for a new look or feeling a little fickle.
Or cut the paper to make a last minute thank you card.
The possibilities are endless. Let us know what you are going to make with your new printable papers!
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Apple Candle Holders
My home decor is mainly of the colors black, white, and gray, but Fall always inspires me to add a little warmth into my color pallet. I LOVE Fall. Apples, pumpkin spice lattes, colorful leaves, and slightly cooler weather; what’s not to love? With this simple centerpiece, I can bring a little bit of that love right to my table.
If you need a quick table centerpiece or an easy decoration for a fall gathering you are hosting, then this project is for you. (It may take me longer to write how I made this, than it actually did to make it.)
Supplies
Level apples
Tea light candles
Sharp paring knife
Plate for displaying apples
Lighter or matches
Next, place the tea lights in the holes, display on the plate, light each candle, and keep away from children.
I was originally going to use tapered candles but as I was cutting the holes, I made them a little too big. Thankfully, I had some tea lights that worked in a pinch. What do you like to use for your fall decor?
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Budget Friendly Glass Hurricane
When I saw these pretty {glass hurricanes} a couple of years ago from Williams Sonoma (priced for a pretty penny), I knew that I could find something similar for a lower price. At the time, I jumped on {Pinterest} and did a quick search. Luckily, I found {this tutorial} from the blog Decorating Cents to make a hurricane inspired by the same Williams Sonoma version for a lot cheaper using dollar store supplies. I ran to the closest store and grabbed everything I needed to start putting them together. Since this was such an easy (and cheap) project, I shared it with a few friends at the time and one of them even ended up using her budget friendly glass hurricane as her wedding centerpieces.
After a last minute project fail this week, I was scrambling to come up with something to share and thought back to those glass hurricanes. I headed to the dollar store and unfortunately, my store no longer had the exact same supplies I had previously used. (Imagine a small tear running down my cheek at this point.) So, I had to improvise.
Here is the new and improved tutorial and the best part is that it only costs two bucks, less than what I paid before, assuming you already have glue at home. Cha-ching!
You will need:
1 glass vase
1 glass candlestick holder
Gorilla Glue (or Epoxy)
The instructions are so easy. Just glue your glass candlestick holder to the bottom of your glass vase and let it cure per the gluing instructions.
Presto! One super cheap, yet elegant glass hurricane.
Can it really get much easier than that? Pop in your favorite scented candle and you are done. I think these would also look great with a monogram etched on them or as a way to display treats or candy at a party. How will you embellish your glass hurricanes?
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Reusable Snack Bag
I previously mentioned in my {Packing A Carry On} post that I had a reusable snack bag that I took with me on my flight to Atlanta. Even though I may not be down with the lingo, I’m going to try and share a sewing tutorial on how to create these fun little clutches. They are cheap to make, pretty easy to whip up, and washable too. Plus, you won’t be THAT person. You know, the one who everyone is staring at as they crinkle and crunch a plastic snack bag. I hate being that person.
Here is what you will need to make your own 4″ X 5 1/2″ bag.
1 Piece of fabric (outside)
1 Piece of fabric (lining)
5″ of velcro
Cutting mat & rotary cutter (or scissors)
Sewing machine
To start, cut both pieces of fabric into 9 1/2″ X 6″ sections. This will obviously be easier if you us a rotary cutter and cutting mat, but fabric scissors will also work. You could also try to use your teeth or a steak knife, but neither of these are recommended. *wink*
Next, pin one piece of the velcro to each of the fabric pieces on the ends of the right sides and sew them on. (Photo below.) Naturally, I realized at the last minute that I didn’t have a heavy needle for circumstances like these, so I improvised with adhesive velcro instead. Doh! I don’t imagine it will withstand the washing machine, but it has held up so far with multiple uses. But you can disregard all of this, because YOU are going to SEW your velcro on and have no problems. Good job!
Once the velcro is attached, place the right sides of the two pieces of fabric together with the velco on the inside at opposite ends and pin them together, like in the image below.
Then, sew along both ends and about 1 1/4″ down both sides of the end where the lining piece’s velcro is attached.
(The white fabric with black polka dots was used as my lining, so I sewed down the sides of the end where my velcro was attached to the white piece.)
After that, turn the fabric right side out and fold it so that the lining is on the outside and the flap is left free. Pin the sides.
Finally, sew along each side and turn it right side out when you are finished. The bag is then ready for use. If you made it this far with these instructions and you still remember your own name, you deserve a medal. If you now understand how to make this bag, I deserve a medal. Hopefully someone is getting a medal.
I originally, made this with the intention of using it as a snack bag, but have since thought of other great uses as well. Make up bag, jewelry holder, floppy iPhone case, etc. Let us know if you give this a try!