"S" is for Sequins #3

Sew: personalized sequined pouches

"B" is for Burp Cloths #3

Sew: personalized baby boy burp cloths

"S" is for Spider Wreath

Craft: rolled paper Halloween spider wreath

"L" is for Lumberlander

Paint: blanket inspired camp sign

"C" is for Classroom

Paint: chalkboard classroom signs

"L" is for Lyrics #2

Paint: nursery lyrics wall art

"B" is for Burlap Bunting

Sew: gingham trimmed burlap bunting

"P" is for Planter

Build: wood planter from fence piece

"S" is for Show Your Colors

Paint: My Colortopia new site section Show Your Colors

  Last Spring we were introduced to My Colortopia, the place to go for color advice, guidance and design inspiration.

Now the folks at My Colortopia have added a new section to their site where you can get inspiration from real reader projects AND share your own before and after pictures to inspire others.

Check out Show Your Colors entire collection of real reader before and afters, you can sort by room or by paint color to narrow your search:

It's fast and easy to share your photos: click Submit Your Before & Afters, provide the basic details (room, paint color, etc) and upload your photos.  It's a great way to share your paint project and provide inspiration to other readers.

A paint project like my recent front door makeover is the perfect for Show Your Colors:

 

See you over at Show Your Colors.

I have been sponsored by Glidden brand paint to write this post but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

"F" is for Front Door

Paint: front door makeover

"R" is for Round Table

Paint: round table makeover

"O" is for Organizing

Round-up: organizing solutions

A few of my past home organization projects posted altogether.

And for some funny reason they all relate to kids spaces as I attempt to keep all the toys, clothes, shoes and whatnot under control.

KIDS BEDROOM:

LEFT: underbed storage bins

RIGHT: wall of cubbies

Kids bookshelves with cubbies

KIDS PLAYSPACE AND TOYS:

LEFT: portable lego tray

RIGHT: portable art supplies bin

LEFT: play weapons holster

RIGHT: playroom built in shelves

MUDROOM: locker and bench units

This home organization project involved creating a mudroom where there was none.  I built the lockers and bench units to fit the space and then added custom size monogrammed bins for each shelf.

And that concludes my home organization projects round-up.

I'm linking up to:

"I" is for Ikea Hack

Rationell Variera plastic bag dispenser = play weapons holster

My 4 year old buddy boy has a collection of play weapons strewn about our house, it was high time we corralled these playthings.

He found this Ikea plastic bag dispenser in the treasure trove which is our basement and we put it to good use:

Simply screw it into the base of the bunk bed:

The perfect spot next to the ladder, out of the flow of traffic (and away from his sisters):

Because you always need your weapons close by:

I'm linking up to:

SAS @ Funky Junk

Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things

DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

"S" is for Shower Curtain

Sew: shower curtain with grommets

An easy, functional project that requires little sewing.

We have embraced our 1950's pink bathroom and were in need of a new shower curtain.

I used a new queen sized striped flat sheet cut down to size to make this shower curtain but you could use any fabric of your choice as long as you have a 72" x 72" finished piece for a standard shower curtain:

The top edge of the flat sheet provides the perfect double strength support for the grommets and all the tugging back and forth:

The grommets are easy to attach, one whack of the hammer and they're set:

And you only have to attach 12 grommets for the standard size shower curtain:

I used Dritz 3/8" nickel plated brass grommets, unfortunately they come in a package of 8 so you'll need to purchase 2 packs in order to have at least 12 for the standard shower curtain:

 

Here's how I made the shower curtain:

1. Using a queen size flat sheet cut it down to 74" x 74", be sure to use the top edge (the part with the thick hem) as your shower curtain top.  Iron in raw edges twice to make finished edge and straight stitch.  Finished size should measure 72" x 72".

2. Cut a small hole in both top corners (see picture).  Place fabric right side down on scrap board:

3. Place pokey part of grommet into hole from the front side, you can see the grommet poking through below:

4. Using the grommet tool:

Place pokey part of grommet into circular holder then place washer part of grommet over the pokey part, now place hammer stick into pokey part and give a really good whack:

5. The grommet is in:

6. After completing both ends measure the distance between the two end grommets and divide by 11.  That number should be around 6".  

Using this measurement (6" or so) start from the end grommets and mark the remaining 10 grommet holes.

Cut holes and repeat process.

I'm linking up to:

SAS @ Funky Junk

DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework

Textiles @ Freckled Laundry
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

"P" is for Paper Wreath

Craft: rolled paper wreath

Old book pages rolled into cones and applied to a frame create this Fall wreath.  

Yes I'm a bit early for Halloween!

The ends of the paper rolls are coated with a black and dark purple glitter mix:

This is a spin on my paper wreaths, star and star ornaments from last Fall:

The center banner is simple cardstock with glitter sticker letters:

The paper rolls really create a lot of volume:

Here's how I made the paper wreath:

1. Obtain a plastic frame, mine has an 8" x 10" opening in the center.

Cover the outer edge of the frame with a strip of drop cloth or neutral fabric.

2. Make paper rolls:

I used old book pages torn into little rectangles about 2" x 3".

Roll into cone shape and hot glue:

3. Hot glue rolls to frame starting in corners and then equally spacing as you go:

4. One layer on, now add a second layer in the same fashion to cover remaining frame bits showing through:

5. Apply glue straight from bottle to edges of paper then sprinkle glitter over glue:

Add ribbon and banner:

I'm linking up to:

SAS @ Funky Junk

Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things

DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming