PINWHEELS!!!

Hello Everybody! It's Michael! As you might remember, Arik and I are getting married in July. We previously mentioned on the blog that our "grooms brides" are going to be carrying over-sized pinwheels in place of flowers! The following posts will show you what you need and how you can make your very own!

Pinwheel: What You'll Need

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

- 12x12 scrap-booking paper
- 5/8 inch wooden dowel

Note: When drilling the holes in the dowels you will need a partner. This is definitely a two person job! Have your partner hold the dowel steadily in place. Measure 1 inch from the end of dowel and place a mark in the middle. Next, start with the smallest drill bit you have to create a pilot hole. Continue to increase the drill bit size to widen the hole until it is the desired size needed.

- binding screw
- decorative fastener
- hammer
- ruler
- book making paper punch
- spray adhesive
- scissors
- super glue

Pinwheel: The Process

Pinwheel: The Process (Continued)

Crystal Light Delight 1.0

As it has gotten warmer, we started buying more and more Crystal Light (or comparable drink mix) and soon noticed we were knee deep in handy plastic containers. Being the green, earth friendly, tree huggers that we are, we couldn't just toss them in the trash! The following posts are just a few ideas we found/came up with to re-purpose them!

MARKER/PEN/PENCIL/BRUSH/WHATEVER THE HELL FITS CADDY

WHAT YOU NEED:
SEVERAL DRINK MIX TUBES
PLASTIC COMPATIBLE GLUE

Arrange/stack the containers into a formation of your liking. Glue together and voila! A marker/pen/pencil/brush/whatever the hell fits caddy!!!

Crystal Light Delight 2.0

Here is a wonderful idea to give back to Mother Nature and reuse those handy dandy drink mix containers!

BIRD FEEDER

WHAT YOU NEED:

ONE DRINK MIX TUBE WITH COVER
SHARP CRAFT KNIFE
AWL OR NAIL
PLASTIC PLATE (NOT THE DISPOSABLE KIND) OR PLANT TRAY
STRING OR CORDING OF SOME KIND
STRONG GLUE OR EPOXY THAT WORKS ON PLASTIC

1.) Using your craft knife, cut small openings in the bottom of the container large enough for seed to pass through.

2.) Next using your awl or nail, punch a hole on each side of the top of the container at the same level. Thread your cording through these holes and tie in to a loop for hanging.

3.) Affix the plate to the bottom of the container. This will catch any stray seeds and gives your flying friends a place to rest their weary wings.

4.) Fill with seed, pop on the cover, and hang in your yard.

Crystal Light Delight 3.0

Drinking and decorating do mix! With all this summer heat do you find yourself consuming exorbitant amounts of Crystal Light (or comparable drink mixes) and don't know what to do with those handy containers? Here is a cute way to use them as festive gift boxes for small items!

GIFT BOX/CASE

WHAT YOU NEED:

DRINK MIX CONTAINER
WRAPPING PAPER OR SCRAP BOOKING PAPER
RIBBON AND ANY OTHER TRIMS TO PERSONALIZE
SPRAY ADHESIVE OR PLASTIC COMPATIBLE GLUE

Use and abuse your creativity on this one! Plan ahead for upcoming birthdays and holidays as you create your gift enclosing couture!