Craft Scratch Fever

I like the rope look on bottles and such that I have been seeing lately so I thought I would try this on a tin bin that I had picked up on clearance at Michaels some time ago. I used a hot glue gun and after wrapping it all around I cut all the loose strings added a lace ribbon to the top. I was going to use it in my craft room but decided to use it in the bathroom and put items I usually keep out on the counter. Still debating whether or not to add a flower or something the the front. Maybe I will find a burlap flower or try to make one....maybe a butterfly...something is needed. Gonna sit with it for a bit, then decide.

I am nearly done organizing my things now in my redone craft room so now I am starting to add some decorations. One of the things that I read when redoing your craft room is to surround yourself with things you love when you add decor. I love, love, love flowers. They are just about my favorite thing on this earth.  My husband brought this green tin home that someone from his work was going to throw out, he thought I would be able to make something out of it. Here is what I did..... I loved the color and it works well in my new craft room so I wanted to fill it with big colorful flowers. The bin is deep so I didn't want to buy flower foam as it would be pretty expensive so I decided to cut out some chipboard and put holes in it to hold the flowers. The bottom measured at 15 inches. The top was 18 inches. I decided to add one inch to the bottom measurement.  Tracing the bin at the bottom, then I made 1 inch marks a few inches apart all around the edge. Connect the...

Twins run in my family but this is ridiculous!!!

I just love these little guys! :)