Repurposing mac and cheese empty cardboard box.

REPURPOSING MAC AND CHEESE EMPTY CARTON

         Today I got another idea to repurpose empty cartons. Though I had posted how to make organizers before but now I loved this one more as they are more stronger and these won't get faded with time and won't get dirty soon. It was way more faster to do this as I did not have to glue the papers each time.

          Here is the link of my previous post in which I had used construction paper instead of duct tape.

http://nishabrinda.blogspot.com/2013/07/repurpose-cereal-boxes-into-storage.html 

          All I needed to make these was an empty carton of Mac and cheese and some duct tape. I had two of these cartons at home but I am waiting for one more to accommodate in the third cubby of my desk. Actually I had covered the whole box in black printed duck tape. I ran short of it and had to buy a solid black duct tape to go with it. I was lucky that I ran out with the printed one, as this one looks more better with a solid black border. 

 

 

 

 

Before

 

 

After

They really have become quite strong now and even kind of water-proof. I really tell this is a quick way to do, better than using paper and glue. I enjoyed doing it. If you have some old shoe boxes at home then you may start right away. But have enough of duct tape in hand so that you do not run short of it like me. Happy crafting!



'BEARY CUTIE FAIRY' HAND PAINTED GIRL'S T-SHIRT

'BEARY CUTIE FAIRY' HAND PAINTED GIRL'S T-SHIRT

This month I designed another t-shirt for my little one for Valentine's day. I hand painted it using acrylic colors. I just used some heart shaped pink buttons for the magic wand and the shoes. I added  a green satin ribbon for the bow. I scattered few different color hearts all over the front to balance the empty spaces around.

 
When I was painting this, it reminded of those heart shaped candies with some messages written on them.

 

Here is a picture of those heart shaped candies.... I wished some plastic buttons of this kind were also available. I never searched for them yet, but maybe they are available.

She is really a 'Beary Cutie Fairy'. Don't you think so?

Kindly leave your comments below if you do.

UPCYCLED DENIM SKIRT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

UPCYCLED DENIM SKIRT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

 

Front

 

For this Valentine's Day, I wanted to make something for my little one. So I took an old denim and converted it into a pretty pink skirt. All I did was cut the denim at the crotch horizontally. I took pink satin fabric and put some gathers using a sewing machine. I added a white ric-rac lace on the seam to press it down. Added a row of flower buttons close to the satin gathers or the ric-rac lace. For the belt I tied a pink satin ribbon into a bow. I loved how it turned out and so did my little one. So I guess you may love it too. So pick an old denim and get set to make one. 

 

 

Back

The rear is kept simple as it already has pockets. So pick an old denim and get set to make one. 



COLORFUL DISPLAY BOARD PINS

COLORFUL DISPLAY BOARD PINS ($2.00 Project)

Materials: 
1. Chenille stems ($1.00)

2. Push Pins ($1.00) 

Method:  
Step 1. Take any color chenille stem and wind it on your index finger and middle finger and form the shape of the digit '8'. Continue making the '8' shaped petals by interlacing the chenille stems. This step hardly takes a 2-3 minutes

Step 2.  Make different colored flowers. Just slide the same colored push pin through its center. I used the same color pin as the chenille stem, but maybe you may add a different colored pin to give a contrast color center to the flower-pin.

Step 3. I used these flower-pins as my display board pins. Now, my display board looks bright, attractive  and colorful. They are quiet different from the regular market ones and are quick to make in just few minutes.

I used a foam board for my display board and created a zigzag border using construction paper to decorate the sides.
                                   

OWL REMOTE CADDY CUM CUSHION

OWL REMOTE CADDY CUM CUSHION

Many times it happens that we keep looking for the T.V. remote and cannot find it because it is either hidden under the couch or beside the recliner, or maybe the kids have put it somewhere. I have therefore made this caddy cum cushion to hold all my three remotes in them. It has a two large pockets and the wings can also hold them. Kids will love them as a cushion and it serves your purpose too. I used felt fabric to make it and used polyester fiberfill to stuff it. I appliqued the eyes and used large size buttons for the eyes and the wings. I used satin ribbon for the bow.                                             Owls are seriously so adorable!

 

 
Owl love you so much!

BINDER CASE / BINDER SLEEVE

BINDER CASE / BINDER SLEEVE

 

My son, who is a 5th grader now, is allowed to use binders this year. He has to carry them daily to school. It has sharp corners which may tear the bag at the bottom within some days. As we all know the famous saying ' A stitch in time saves nine', I thought of making a 'binder sleeve' or 'binder case/cover' to hold the binder and prevent the tearing of bag as well. I had so many ideas for a girl's binder but had to think for ideas and colors for a boy. So I chose black fabric, quilted it and made an appliqué of a bike on the center, attached a contrasting red colored zipper to add some brightness as well.

 

FALL WREATH (RECYCLING OLD CARDBOARD MUFFIN BOX)

FALL WREATH

Here is a fall season craft, which hardly costs anything!

All that you need is.... 
1. An empty muffin cardboard box.
2. A wire clothe hanger.
3. Glue gun and glue sticks.
4. Water colors and a brush.
5. Glitter pen.
6. A string or a piece of ribbon.

Method:
Step 1: Cut the muffin box, then cut out the shapes of fall leaves from them.

Step 2: Using water colors of the hues of red, yellow, brown and green, paint all the leaves using a brush. Let them dry.

Step 3: Add some veins using brown color and try to paint it quite natural.

 

 Step 4: Actually the  wire hanger was very thin. So I took a sheet of large white paper and rolled it into a tube and tied it around the hanger using a string and painted it orange color using up the left over colors. I forgot to take pictures of this part. Later, I stuck the leaves onto it using hot glue.

Step 5: I took a brown colored construction sheet and cut a tag out of it. I jotted down 'WELCOME' on it using glitter pens and markers. I hung it using a paper string from the back on the hanger.

Step 6: It is a perfect door decor for the fall season and at almost no cost! It is easy to craft and fun too! You can make your little ones busy for the coloring part.They will surely enjoy helping you! Happy crafting!