Six Pack Caddy

Turn a used six pack drink carrier into a little craft caddy to help organize your supplies and carry them easily.   Cat on a Limb shows you how!

See the six pack craft carrier.



Rustic Rope Shelves

Looking for something rustic to go in your house? How about making some fabulous rope shelves. These ones made by Imperfectly Polished (guest posting at CSI Project) would look amazing with cabin, country or rustic decor. I've seen some rustic pieces with pristine, sleek settings and it looks amazing. (See this post at Centsational Girl).

Learn how to make rope shelves.

Also, check out more organization ideas at CSI for those of you who are organizationally challenged (like me).

Weekly Clothing Organizer

With school starting soon, this organization idea from The Gunny Sack is such a good idea. Avoid the early morning confusion of your child not knowing what to wear or not having enough clean clothes by having the clothes for the week all picked out and organized by days. Awesome idea!

See the weekly school clothes organizer.

Picture Frame Jewelry Organizer!

This past weekend was the county fair. As I was standing in line, watching my kids go down the "fast slide," someone came up to me and said they loved my blog! That person was Angela from Love, Sweet Love and her darling family. It is really fun to meet craft bloggers in person!



Since I am paying a lot of attention to jewelry and how to organize it right now, I'm loving this idea from Love, Sweet Love for the picture frame organizer. I love the pop of color and adorable, bold fabric.



See the thrifted picture frame jewelry organizer!

Guest Blogger - Simple Simon & Co. - Decoupaged Patterned Boxes

Hi! I'm liZ from over at

Simple Simon and Co.

There, my ridiculously talented sister-in-law (who is also named Elizabeth) and I post our daily sewing, crafting, and kid related projects.
Today we are super excited to be here at Someday Crafts with a little project I've been working on. Among other things I hoard, I mean I collect, vintage patterns. And well, my "collection" had gotten out of hand and I needed some sort of system to store them in. I wanted something that would keep my patterns tidy, easy to access, and look as cute as my patterns do.

Here's what I came up with:

Mod Podge Patterned Pattern Boxes.

They are easy to make and absolutely perfect to store your sewing patterns in.

Here's what you'll need:
*5 Quart storage bins (I bought mine at the Dollar Store but they also sell them at Wal-Mart)
*Mod Podge
*An old paint brush
*Some old patterns that you are willing to part with

Just a note here about the patterns---I can't bear to see any potentially good patterns being wasted---even if it is to decorate something I want. SO I chose patterns that should never ever be sewn again to use for this project. That way I wasn't destroying something that I may want later and I was saving the planet from pregnant women walking around wearing that red jumpsuit.

Now. On to the instructions:

#1. Using your paintbrush, slather some Mod Podge over the area of the bin you are going to start covering.

#2. Lay a piece of pattern over the area covered in Mod Podge. Press it down firmly with your fingers or the paintbrush. (Note: Patterns are very thin so be a gentle...)

*Don't worry about having to fold the pattern over on itself around corners. That will happen. As for the wrinkling...don't worry about that either. Wrinkles happen and it's ok. It will give your bins texture and character.

#3. Use large pattern pieces first and then fill in any blank areas with smaller pieces. Do this until your entire bin is covered with patterns.

#4. When your bin is covered go over the ENTIRE surface with your Mod Podge. (This will give the frail pattern paper a protective layer that will become hard and prevent your bin from getting rips and tears. Plus it makes it look shiny and cool.)

#5. Hot glue a big old ribbon to the front. (I used strips of scrap fabric to make mine.)
And now your done!

(However, if you are really particular about your patterns you could skip the bow and make a cute label for the front detailing the sizes or styles of patterns in each bin. Obviously I didn't do that with mine...as per most of my projects I chose fun over practicality...)

I love my little army of pattern boxes. They are exactly what I needed--I can easily flip through the contents of each bin, the patterns are organized by size and style, and of course, they look good on my shelf. It was just what I needed.

Thank you, Michelle, for letting us share one of our projects amid so many other amazing tutorials. We have been so excited to be a guest on your amazing blog and we had a lot of fun putting together our project.

Thanks again,

liZ

THANK YOU, liZ!!!! My favorite projects are ones that are quick, simple, inexpensive and turn out really cute and this is definitely one of those "favorite" type projects!

Head over to Simple Simon & Co to check out all the AMAZING tutorials and ideas there. You will spend hours looking around!

Guest Blogger - An Apple For The Crafter - Hair Supply Organizer

Hello to all you Someday Crafts readers. Miss Michelle yet? Yeah, me too. I'm Jenny

from

An Apple for the Crafter,

and that sweet hunk of man in the picture with me is my husband, Chance. He is my biggest supporter and generally the talent behind any great photos you'll see on my blog.

I'm honored to be here guest posting while Michelle adjusts to life with another beautiful baby.

I'm relatively new to the craft blogging world, but I'm willing to shake off the nerves because I am beyond excited to share my most recent project with all of you.

I should start by saying that I live in an apartment, so storage is always an issue. However, right now my husband's best friend, Bryan, is living with us so space is even more tight. It turns out that sometimes we need a little extra motivation to unleash our true organizational powers!

I don't want to keep you in suspense. Here is a peek of the finished product. I turned a handbag organizer into a personalized hair supply caddy with a little love and a lot of glue.

Our bathroom has no drawers and virtually no counter space. I started styling my hair in our guest bedroom because I have a sewing table, a mirror, and an outlet all within easy access. (Did you just find yourself saying, "Outlet?" Yes. My master bedroom has one outlet. ONE! And it's behind our bed! It's a nightmare. So the easily accessible outlet in the guest room just calls to me like a Siren. Anyway...)When Bryan moved in, I threw all my hair stuff into a magazine organizer and moved it into my room. That storage "solution" wasn't going to work for very long and I knew it.

I started surfing around Target.com in their organizational section. I didn't filter my search because I didn't actually know what I was looking for. I stumbled up this handbag organizer and the wheels started turning. I could envision my blow dryer resting comfortably in one of the pouches just like a handbag would. So I bought this organizer for $12.99.

When it arrived I got out all my hair stuff and went to work. The bottom pouch stayed exactly as it came.

The next pouch needed to hold tall items like hair spray, so I turned it into a pocket by trimming the excess plastic and gluing the edges up with my trusty E-6000.

The next section became the space for my curling iron and straightener. I stuck my curling iron in the pouch to see how much room I would need and then I just glued straight across. I did the same with the straightener.

Once I was at the top of that section, I trimmed the excess plastic and glued up the little flap that remained. This created a tiny pocket that I am now using to store hair clips.

The final pouch got divided into three pockets. One large pocket to hold all my hair ties, and then two small pockets for bobby pins and barrettes.

I still use claws when I am curling or straightening my hair, so all those got stuck around the sides. I added a black flower barrette to the top because it is cute and it deserved a little display. :) This whole unit comes on a very sturdy hanger since it is intended for the closet. I bought an over-the-door hook so it easily hangs on the back of the bedroom or bathroom door.

Since this is clear and very inexpensive, I think this could work for a variety of different storage conundrums. Plus, I still have all four pouches on the back in case I change my mind!

I really appreciate the opportunity to guest post here today. I hope that my hair-brained (ha, unintentional pun!) idea helps you find an unconventional way to streamline your home.

Here are a couple other things I have done around the house that I particularly enjoy:

My theory behind guest room ambiance:

Look down at your purse. Now back to me. Back to your purse. Now back to ME.

Need more organizational tips? Check out my very thrifty purse saving solutions:

Knock Off 4th of July Decor:

Can't wait to see you!

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THANKS, Jenny! Organization is one of my downfalls - so I love organization ideas and that hair caddy is an awesome idea. It looks so tidy, compact and everything is in one place! Go take a look around An Apple For The Crafter and check out her wicked scar on her leg due to a car accident! Yikes!

Rolling Crates/Storage!

Rolling crates or storage areas are a must for organization. Think about toy rooms, closets, under beds and more great places these rolling containers would come in handy. Whether on hard wood, tile, cement or carpet, I could use about 10 of these. This one was made by Shanty2Chic.

See the rolling crate tutorial.

Flat Iron Case

Check out this flat iron case (or curling iron or many other things) from Crafty and Cooking Mama. Perfect for traveling or storage. It keeps those cords out of the way.

See the Flat Iron Case.

Can Organizer Giveaway (and Handmade Soap Winner)

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CanOrganizer.com

If you have a kitchen, pantry, or any sort of food storage, then you will love CanOrganizer.com. It is an affordable new way to organize your canned food! You can easily store, organize and rotate your canned food by using this simple and effective design that will maximize your cupboard space. Many different Organizers have been created to easily fit in your standard cupboard, pantry and food storage shelving.

The 11" deep Cupboard Organizer is perfect for smaller spaces like your cupboard where you need to maximize space. This is ideal where a pantry or extra storage may not be available. You can simply use one Organizer or many depending on your needs. Fill up your cupboard so you can easily find what you're looking for!

The 16" deep Shelf Organizer is deeper so you can store even more cans! Designed to fit nicely on your standard shelf so it is perfect for storage areas like your garage or storage room.

And finally, the 22.5" deep Pantry Organizer is the deepest of the bunch. This system is optimal for those deep pantries or storage racks where you have plenty of space. You will be amazed how many you can fit in the Organizer and well organized your food storage will be. Now you can hit those canned good sales and stock up for your family, saving money and having food on hand for whenever you need it.

Of course, if your cupboards are crammed with different odds and ends and you don't have space to fit several organizers in a row, customize what you need for the space that you have. Aren't you ready to be organized and clean up those cupboards? Be better prepared and save now by visiting CanOrganizer.com and selecting the perfect size for your home.

Watch how easy they are to assemble (click here).

CanOrganizer has offered a fantastic giveaway to one of you for

a 4 pack of can organizers, of any size.

So whatever suits you best, the winner will be able to choose.

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Visit CanOrganizer.com, pick the size you would like to win and leave a comment here with your name and size. It's as easy as that!

DISCOUNT

Are you ready to organize? And if you aren't feeling lucky, or end up not winning the giveaway, CanOrganizer is offering a 10% discount off any purchase. Just put in the code 'SomeDayCrafts' at checkout (expires at the end of April 2011).

Visit CanOrganizer.com for your discount today!

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The winner to Rachael's Handmade Soap Shop giveaway is:

#7 - CYNDI - All of her soaps sound delish! I'd like to try the cranberry-orange, sweetheart, and peppermint wake-up. And the lemon squeeze! I hearted her shop.

Please contact me to claim your soap.

Button and Thread Storage

I see quite a few ideas on how to store ribbon and fabric, but rarely do I see a button or thread storage idea. These organization and storage solutions at Made It On Monday are brilliant (especially for buttons). It makes me want to run out and buy a lot of buttons.

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See the button and thread organization and storage idea.

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Ribbon Storage

I've seen quite a few ways to organize and store ribbon and some work for me and some don't. Young and Crafty has another new way to store ribbon that I think I'd like. Hopefully, you will like this way too.

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See this ribbon organization and storage idea.

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