Tag: craft

Cricut Tool Organization

Now that I have become Cricut-obsessed, I needed an organizational system for the tools. I found this adorable makeup brush holder at Target from Sonia Kashuk that matches my gold themed decor.

Everything fit in the compartments, but kept falling down so I thought of adding some beads or gems in the bottom to keep the tools upright. In the past, I purchased tiny gems for my makeup brushes, but they were on the pricy end, and I would have needed so much more to fill the tool holder. While at the Dollar Tree I came across these acrylic gems.

It took about 4 bags to fill up the container, but it definitely helps to hold all the tools upright.

Scrap Gardens

Did you know that you can regrow many vegetables, just using the scraps you would normally throw away?

I had decided that one of my new year’s goals was to create a garden this year. With all the uncertainty lately (not expecting to go to Home Depot or the local gardening centers soon), and the fact that the weather has been warming up and I would like to start gardening, I was reading up on regrowing vegetables from scraps.

The process for regrowing vegetables seems pretty easy- just saving the ends of veggies I was already eating, and place them in a bit of water.

I am starting with Romaine lettuce, but am planning on regrowing other veggies too (as I eat them).

Romaine Lettuce ready to regrow!

Here’s a list of other vegetables (some fruits and herbs too) that can be regrown. Can’t wait to try them out! Do you have any recommendations?

  • Basil
  • Beets
  • Bok Choy
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Green Onions
  • Leeks
  • Lemongrass
  • Mint
  • Onions
  • Oregano
  • Parsnips
  • Pineapple
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Radishes
  • Romaine Lettuce
  • Rosemary
  • Turnips

Keep checking my Instagram page for updates and pics of my regrown garden!

In just a few days, the lettuce is starting to regrow!

Glittered Accessories

I love customizing my accessories and am obsessed with all things *GLITTER*. I have added glitter to my phone charger base, classroom hall pass, and started adding glitter to my desk supplies.

Since my three-hole punch is black, I chose black glitter. Here is how I did it!

Supplies:

  • Masking Tape
  • Paintbrush
  • Item to glitter
  • Glitter (I used black)
  • Mod Podge (Since I wanted my hole punch to be extra sparkly, I used the Mod Podge Extreme Glitter)
  • Paintbrush
Tape off areas that will not be glittered
Cover section with Mod Podge and then pour glitter on top- Don’t forget the edges!
Let it dry for a few hours and then add a second layer of Mod Podge

I added 2 more layers of Mod Podge on top of the glitter since I wanted a smooth surface. Make sure you let each layer dry a bit before you add the next layer. I peeled the tape off before it dried completely in case there were any leaks.

Tape peeled off and ready to dry overnight!
Let it dry for at least 8 hours so that it won’t smudge
Ready for use!

Can’t wait to add glitter to my other office supplies! Stay tuned and check out my Instagram for pics!