wrapping paper liner :: diy

do you use drawer liners?  i really never did until i started restoring old furniture. sometimes, the bottom of older drawers are just rough enough to snag my clothes. especially sweaters. this is, plain and simple, unacceptable.

you can buy special drawer liners, which have an adhesive back similar to contact paper.  these work great, however come in limited designs.  i personally, have started using wrapping paper.  if you buy the kind with the grid on the back, cutting to size couldn't be easier.  and the design choices are unlimited!  simply adhere with double sided tape.

so there you have it... a little tip for the day.  xoxo

door (or window) to mirror :: diy

full length mirrors can cost hundreds of dollars.  not all of us have that, so here's a almost perfect work-around:

• grab an old glass door. i found mine at the habitat restore for $3
• make sure window is clean and dry.
• spray the back of the side you want to be the actual reflective side with 'looking glass' spray paint.  let's repeat because 'someone-i-know' sprayed the front of the window...  spray the back.  if it is a large mirror you will need several cans.  you can find this paint at walmart for much cheaper than the hobby store, but it's still a little pricey either way.  less than hundreds of dollars though - for sure.
• after the paint dries, you can decide how many coats you want to apply.  the more paint, the more clear the mirror image is.  however, you will never get a perfectly sharp mirror.  i'm ok with that because i would put this in a living room as an accessory that makes the room appear larger.  this isn't a tactic to use though if you need a mirror to put your makeup on.  the image looking back at you just won't be sharp enough.

so that's a fun weekend project - eh?  (happy friday!)  enjoy!  xoxo

vintage suitcase redo :: diy

here's an easy way to give new life to your old suitcase.  as long as it has a hard cover, you can apply modge podge right to the surface and adhere paper or fabric.  above, you can see i used a rotary cutter to get the best cut, but even with that, the corners were a little ragged.  simple fix: cover with lace.

when purchasing suitcases from garage sales or flea markets, always be sure to check and make sure the inside is in good condition.  also, the latches/locks must work.  but, i never worry about the outside scratches or other damage... i just have to pick out my favorite pattern for cover-up!

colorful sunglasses :: diy

how hip are these?!  just hip enough for someone in their thirties to fashion!  i didn't have the courage to make the outer frame hot pink.

i've had this pair of sunglasses for a couple years now {amazing, right?} so i felt comfortable enough experimenting with them... you know, just in case i ruined them with my bright ideas.  sharpie paint markers are so so fun.  but, if you want to try this at home, be sure that you buy the actual paint markers.  regular sharpie markers won't work.