Little Tin Cans

I haven't blogged in a while because we have a brand new little blessing in our life! I'd like to introduce Nathaniel James, born December 24, 2010. He is the sweetest little guy, and truly is a gift from God. For the past six months I have been nursing, rocking, cuddling, kissing, playing, singing, and changing his diapers...at all hours of the day and night! Tonight he fell asleep right at his bedtime (what a little angel!) so what should I do with myself? oh yeah, I have a blog! ; )

I completed this project a while ago and it has been a lovely addition to our nursery. I saved four empty formula cans and covered them with pretty scrap booking paper. Then I personalized them with Nathaniel's nick-name, and set them along the back edge of his changing table.

I keep miscellaneous tiny items in them that I will need while bathing and dressing him. Some of the things I keep in them are cotton balls, a baby comb and brush, an extra rattle for him to play while I am changing his diapers, a thermometer and a nasal aspirator.

Reusing empty formula cans was an inexpensive and fun way for me to organize my baby's room. Not only are they pretty and functional, but they also add a nice personalized touch to his nursery, which I love!!

Happy organizing & saving,

Cathy : )

Make a Fun Jewelry Organizer

What do Valentine's Day, Easter, and Mother's Day all have in common? Chocolate! And after all the chocolates are eaten, what do you do with the cute little containers they came in? This year, instead of throwing them away (or letting them clutter up your house) recycle them and use them to make a fun jewelry organizer. Here's how!

I made mine with this Ferrero Rocher Easter bunny, which came with hazelnut chocolates inside. I found it in the Easter candy section of my local grocery store. Make sure that your chocolates have plastic trays, and not the little paper cups inside. After all the chocolates are eaten, you are ready to start making your jewelry organizer!

First, I took out the paper bunny insert and used it as a template for my scrap booking paper.

Next, I drew a line around the bunny, and used a pair of scissors to cut it out.

Then I decorated it with stick on pearls and rhinestones.

Here is a close-up for you to see.

I laid my newly cut-out bunny rabbit on top of a matching piece of scrapbook paper. Then I traced a bigger bunny about 1/4 inch larger than the original and cut it out.

I used a non-toxic glue stick to glue the two together and...

Here it is! I slipped the scrapbook paper into the lid (on the left) and my earrings are in the tray (on the right.)

Kissy-kissy!

This will be pretty on top of my dresser with all of my favorite earrings inside. And did I mention how easy this project was? It was so simple that children can make one. And this would make such a cute Easter basket stuffer, too!

Here are the chocolates that came inside my bunny.

Who's been nibbling on them? Was it the Easter bunny?

It was my hubby, James! While I was crafting, he nibbled on some chocolates. : ) And I sneaked a few, myself, too. : )

Happy organizing, saving, & crafting,

Cathy

What did you Organize this Week?

Its hard to believe the week is almost over! Did you finish your organizing project for the week? If so, awesome job! If not, keep up the great work! Be sure to keep the momentum going now that you’ve gotten the year off to a good start! These are pictures of my recipe books that I categorized by main dishes, soups, salads, etc. I also added a cute little basket for my grocery list pad and pens. So fun!

Happy organizing & saving!

Cathy

You're Invited to an Organizing Party!

Happy new year everyone! Is one of your new year resolutions to become more organized in 2011? If so, today is your lucky day because you are invited to an organizing party! 


You are Invited: To an organizing party!
Where?: Organized by Cathy
When?: This week

Thats right! Its time for all of us to get together for an action packed week of organization and fun!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by clutter? Would you like a little (or a lot) of moral support to help get you going and moving in the right organizing direction? If so, this party for you! There will be encouragement. There will be support. And the best part of all...there will be fun!

This picture is of Courtney Clark, Food Network chef and owner of Cake Nouveau, my favorite cupcake bakery in the whole wide world. Courtney’s shouting a great big “HOORAY” for all the the FUN we’re going to be having!! (Doesn’t this chocolate cupcake look yummy?)

Maybe you’d like to organize a drawer, a cupboard, or an entire closet. Or maybe you have a stack of mail to sort through, papers to shred, or filing to be done. Choose one small project to work on (and complete) by the end of this week. I will be beside you, cheering you on, encouraging you every step of the way!

When you’re finished, tell me what you organized, or send a picture for everyone to see! Wouldn't it be fun for the world to “oooh” and “aaah” over your accomplishments and celebrate with you?

Here's to a great new organizing year! Woo-hoo!


Cathy