For the busy holiday season I thought I would keep it easy. It’s an off the page challenge and something you have already done. Or you can do something especially for the challenge if you wish to and have the time.
Show us pictures of your scraproom “hacks.” Have you repurposed something for interesting and handy storage or some other use?
I want a description of what it used to be, how you got the idea (if it’s not obvious,) how (if) you gave it a makeover.
Upload your pix here and in the gallery, as many “hacks” as you want. If you have before pix, great! but they’re not required.
Then, I am going to ask everyone to vote for their favourite ideas for the GC and a RAK or 2!
Fun and informative for everyone!
For example:
I bought this wooden box at a rummage sale for a buck, I think some kid made it in shop class. It reminded me of the old tool box my grampa had, so that’s what I use it for, tools on my desk! Holds scissors, x-acto, adhesive roller, edge distresser, fave ink, mini measuring tape, bone folder etc. I modpodged some paper on and added a flower to match my décor.
I bought these hat-boxes when a store was closing out, big ones were $5 and smaller ones less. Each holds the colours of ribbon indicated by the ribbon and pin on the outside - pinned, not permanently attached in case I want to repurpose them again! Same closeout – this spinning jewelry rack was $50, and I LOVE it for hanging my scrappy packages. I had to wash all their stickers etc off with Un-Du, made my own labels, and washi taped for interest.
This is a jewelry box I bought at Value village for like $2. I didn’t need to do anything to it, and it’s perfect for keeping my loose die cuts sorted.
My garbage bin is a bamboo clothes hamper. Love how big it is so I don’t have to empty it every 5 minutes, but light and easy to shove around the room with me as I work.
These trays from a box of chocolates make a great paint palette, and this envelope moistener you fill with water is a good companion for gelatos.
Ok? Now show off the interesting, original and creative things YOU have “hacked” for your scrap space! Can be simple or complex, anything you've repurposed.
Fine Print:
- Have Fun!
- Any questions post here or PM me.
- Submit as many entries as you like. You can combine with other challenges if you can figure out how.
- Due midnight Saturday January 17 2015. Add your pix to this thread. Voting will begin Sunday January 18th and close January 31st 2015.
