DIY Subway art idea

 

Making DIY Subway art was a way of recycle and re-purposing those big paper shopping bags, and when your re-usable ones get broken in, you can do the same. Send a message, put in a sentence or use smaller sizes pieces and a large frame to make ‘ransom note art’ or memo board. Putting all the store names together I don’t really like, to me it comes off as materialistic and therefore tacky, but ok for a sample.

So I searched to see if I could find some samples, most of them look like this… Now I live in NY state about 30 minutes or so away from the City…I’e NEVER seen Subway ‘art’ look like this.

The way they did theirs in the DIY link I would have done mine sideways and to the decoration in the board used. (Anything pink would have went in the pink background, all the others in the black part. (Then if the rest didn’t fit in the black part of the board I would have either put them on the others side (vertically as the final creation is shown) or made a second one.

I’ll have to see if I can find a thick poster board to make one or 2 of my own. This way I can still put the ribbon on the edge but just use that tact gum to hang it on my wall (plaster walls stink for hanging things esp. when the wall gets cold)

As I KNOW I have souvenir bags (like from a few stores and Restaurants in Toronto, as well as some other assorted brand ones I’d rather not use to giveaway. SO I absolutely LOVE this idea. I also have a magazine type thing that can be used to add some flair to it as well.

(will have to see about taking a few pictures once I sort out pictures on my phone and transfer them to a flash drive.)

If you do not have any of these sort of shopping bags Like from big Department stores like Macy’s, lord and Taylor etc you an always look for words you want to use in a search or make them yourself in word or image maker (Like Paint shop pro) so you have the colors and fonts you want and what size font would suit the size of your over all ‘art’ or board you want to hang.  However you like.

Not sure if the plastic ones are used but as I said that’s up to you. if you have doubles why not cut out the letters repeatedly and make a ‘Ransom note’ looking message as well. You could always change it week by week or month… (anytime you get bored with it)

 

No crumbs about it Crafty Cup Cake liners

Have  the kids been kicking around at home and You’re activities for them indoor and out?

 

My favorite home hacks blog One Good Thing, always has loads of great ideas, natural ways to clean, preen and dream.

These little and regular sized liners of paper, foil and even shapely silicone are an all around utility item.

(as well as their ice cube tray counter parts)

From Keeping bugs out of your drink while outdoors, to dressing up homemade gifts, decorating lights on a string of lights and even dressing up tea lights. They make clean up easy and even great for making serving sized snacks, dividers, and food preparations easy. Silicone ones are great to use for making frozen treats (or jello shots) as well as DIY natural cleaning and beauty bars and and make fun ones that are in different shapes. No crumbs about it, they are Crafty Cup Cake liners freezer friend. Need to use a small amount of cream for baking? Then freeze it to use for next recipe (will be good for a few weeks.) So its a great idea for around the holidays! Use as a disposable liner for those little items rolling around in your junk and utility drawers and best of all

Don’t Throw Away Your Wine Corks. 17 Nifty Ways To Reuse Them Around The Home

Source: Don’t Throw Away Your Wine Corks.      Here Are 17 Nifty Ways To Reuse Them Around The Home

Let’s make beads {for free!}

Came across this through
https://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/31-creative-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bottles

 

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The Frugal Crafter Blog

You gotta love free right? Take a look at the lovely beads you can make today:

Nice huh? And they won’t cost you a penny to make because I bet you have all the supplies you need in your craft box: permanent markers (I’m using Promarkers), scissors, round or needle-nosed pliers (grab them from your hubby’s tool box if you don’t have your own) and a heat (AKA embossing) gun. Check out the short (3 1/2 minute!!!) video to see how it is done:

For those of you who prefer written directions here you go:

1. Cut plastic bottle into strips.
2. Color one side of plastic with permanent marker.
3. Wrap it into a tight coil with pliers and use the pliers to hold it securely. Make sure you wrap it with the inked side facing inwards.
4. heat it for about 20 seconds (or until it shrinks and holds it shape.)
5. Use your…

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11 Ideas for Organizing Your Living Room

There are some creative ways to organize (like #2s Couch Caddy, I also like #7 wonder if it would work to make into a book case/shelving Would be nice if you were able to set it up around your bed or furniture. in case you have a tight space. Like for a ‘shelf’ behind your couch, or a Coffee table. (Youo could even uses smaller boxes etc for drawers in one )
I also like #8 sadly however we do not have those sort of arm rests on our couch.

Uses for Bubble wrap

This time of year we are receiving packages likely packed with Bubble wrap and maybe evevn gifts ass well.

Well until now I never could think of what to use it for other than Packing & moving to keep things safe, or as a toy. (Well after watching a recent episode of Doctor Who (Think it was Episode 8, but definitely of the first season with the lady doctor) not sure if I’ll be popping them anymore!

You know those Hot & cold bags (reusable) bags the stores sell? Likely They are nothing but some bubble wrap with foil.

Insulate Drafty Windows

Protect Walls

Love the Burglar Alarm –>

*Bubble wrap the handles of your Rake, Snow shovel etc to avoid blisters

Protect car’s windshield in winter- Use a large sheet to cover the windshield (I’d also wrap each wiper a well Then you don’t have to clear the frost off in the morning

Sleeping Bag Padding

Hold the Shape of Handbags and Purses.

Use on top and bottom of doors to block drafts.

*add to first aid kit as an emergency Cast

Don’t like the feeling of the bottom of the tub, need a last minute fix.. use some bubble wrap (or hand towel)

*15 Uses for Bubble wrap  (some ideas have been sourced from here

Drawstring bag and Craft’sist

I made this bag for my dad to protect one of his fishing reels.

Sewing Projects #5 – Drawstring bags

I found this fabric in Walmart as a ‘fat quarter’ and thought: “Hey I could make a bag for Max (the boy across the street from me) He was a big Batman fan for years, now he’s ‘Graduated’ to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (wonder if his mama will let him watch the new movie… man they sound more stupid as thugs than they do with the surfer voices.

This project can be done by sewing or the no-sew way (you just need the heat-bond to do it.)

I did the more simple drawstring with one string so you just have to knot it at one end.

 

Patchwork

My patchwork as of July 2017

I’ve been working on my patchwork sheet or utility blanket for years. It seems spring/summer is the time I get in a sewing mood so some years its just too hot to work on and others  I don’t add as much to, or like this year my fabric bin just explodes~!

This was originally made as a patchwork BODY pillowcase. Then I decided to just make it into a blanket. Which was a good idea as it saved my hide this summer during a ‘cold’ spell! It went from 90s to the 70s within a night. So I used that around the house in lieu of a jacket (which I didn’t have one with me! Which means No matter what ALWAYS pack a jacket!)

So I am featuring my patchwork (as of the end of July 2017 – Beginning of September)  this time to show off what I’ve done so far this summer, but because I thought it was a great idea for any of you that want to start sewing! It’s a great way to learn and perfect your sewing and stitches! Even come up with your own tricks.

Hand sewn items hold up better than machine sewn. Think about it.. there may be 2 bobbers but the thread is not doubled like when you hand sew. I have never had a problem or complaint when I’ve sewn a gift for someone nor sold something I made or when I’ve fixed clothing for someone!

Dn’t currently have any fabric and there’s no craft store close to you? Well what about some of those old shirts that do not fit you, or that are almost threadbare? The Novelty shirts, bands, or even your child’s baby clothes.  Include Onsie’s, toddler tops, and just add rows for each year.

You can do 2 even do one general and one themed. I was thinking of doing a separate beach theme one but not sure if I have enough of tops that no longer fit etc to use. You can d a family quilt with something of everyone’s favorites and use it as a throw for the couch.

 

You can also see the video I did. Apologies for the quality, I filmed it with my kindle so no tripod for stability.

Creative inspiration

One of the blogs I follow asked the question How do we find our creative inspiration when you are stuck

it sort of depends on what I want to do as I have a variety of creative outlets (too many and YES there can be too many.. Mama’s make sure your kids only have 1-2 hobby/interests!)