Cars Go In Garages

Something for the little tykes! Reusing stuff, my fave!

http://myplumpudding.blogspot.com/2008/08/peanut-butter-jars-revised-edition.html

And for the bigger kiddos.

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/08/13/a-recycled-pencil-bag-for-the-first-day-of-school/

“Clear up the clutter and make the most of your countertops by using a cake stand to hold olive oil, salt, pepper, and other frequently used seasonings. The stand makes it easy to find and use these ingredients while you cook, and gives you space to arrange other herbs and spices around the base of the pedestal.”

First Published: January 2006, Martha Stewart Living

Check out this great tutorial to making your own “kitchen helper” or “Cupcake Stand” out of flower pots and saucers.

http://www.oncewed.com/index.cfm?postID=266&title=DIY_Wedding_Cupcake_Stand

A little bit more weight to your wallet, but more convience in your pocket.

http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/001782.php

Tea towel turned kitchen rug on tonight’s, America’s Most Wanted…

http://madewithlovebyhannah.com/WordPress/?p=92

When organizing, this would be a great alternative instead of buying these handy organization items. They are only effective if you have a need for them, and if they can be produced in the amount of time within the deadline of the organization project.

http://perpetualplum.wordpress.com/2008/02/16/building-a-basket-using-vintage-fabrics-and-grommets/

Update: Another tutorial on how to make fabric storage baskets.

http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=STORAGE_BASKETS

Check out these neat, easy to make folders to keeping yourself organized 7 days a week.

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/09/diy-wednesdays-days-of-the-week-folders.html

here’s what you’ll need:

-6-7 folders
-letter stencils
-pencil
-x-acto knife
-self healing cutting mat
-decorative paper
-glue stick or rubber cement
-scissors

Martha’s Tip! Ever wonder what to do with that unused shutter just hanging around the garage? Marthat Stewart suggests, use it or lose it! Hang it up around that high traffic area of information! Post reminders, notes, emergency phone numbers, or the upcoming invitations to your fall galas and weddings.

http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=9a52ce908332f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&xsc=eml_org_2008_09_10