Reduce, Re-use, Recycle (Part 1)

Hi y'all

Oh how I have missed blogging, but life has just been way too busy for my liking. I am currently on holidays - one of the blessings of being a teacher!! One week has already flown by, one more to go, but before I know it, I'll be racing around like a headless chook again.

I HAVE to remember what my darling late mother always said, "Organisation is the key"....

So, what little gem shall I share in this post? Well the title kinda gives it away, I'll add some photos to clue you in some more...

I have wonderful plans for these boxes.. firstly I am going to cover them in some pretty, pretty paper... then they are going to be used for storing miscellaneous guff (... stuff) so it's not lying around the house making it look messy. (I am going to need HEAPS more of these if I ever want to remedy THAT situation!!)

The covering won't happen just yet, I am going to scour the cheap shops to look at wrapping paper or scrapbooking paper to do the job. I saw some REALLY pretty scrapbooking paper the other day, it had vintage wallpapery/lacy looking designs all over it *drool* but it was $20 for the block... *sigh*

Okay, a bit off tangent, but it's relevant, keep reading and it will make sense, eventually ;-D

Hubby has been watching this show "Next big thing" (on ABC I think) which is about designers trying to break into the retail market. The program showcases open days held by three major retailers in the UK - Boots (kinda like Priceline I think), Liberty (very posh, slightly smaller version of Myer) and Habitat (Homewares/interior design pieces). Hopeful designers get the chance to do a speed date session with the buyers to flog their wares.. SO! Long story short, one guy caught my attention - he does a high quality scan of precious stones, minerals or fossils, has them printed onto silk fabric and then made into beautiful silk scarves - check them out here.. Weston Scarves

So, what's my point? Well, I could try making my own scapbooking paper using the same technique.. not using minerals, mind you, but I could try hauling out the old lace doilies sitting in the linen cupboard doing not much else! I need to consider the cost of ink and power etc first - I may still be better off to simply go treasure hunting for cheap stuff... I'll keep you posted!

Gotta go..

TGBTG

Anje xo