Hairbow Holder

Hey bloggy friends!  Remember me?  I know, I’ve been away a while but I’m back!  Sometimes, life happens and you’ve just got to live it! 

Anyway…..

Remember this framed Easter display I made a while back? 

Well, it was time to transform it.  I removed the white rick rack (although I could have easily just used it).   I  found the cardboard backing that went in it and covered it with this dotty wrapping paper (recognize it from my bunnies?)

 

I stapled strips of swiss dot grosgrain ribbon in a criss-cross pattern (kind of like if you were making a photo/bulletin board) and that was it!  I just clip the bows onto the ribbon. 



 
Super simple and now I have a great display for my little girl’s hairbows, which I need to get on the ball about making her some more!  The great thing about it is I can easily change out the paper (or even use fabric) for a different look. 

I plan on making a separate holder for her headbands so check back to see that!   Also, I plan on trying to sell some hair stuff and lots of other miscellaneous items at a big giant yard sale (EEEEE - can't wait!) and I think this will make a great display!

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Tiered Dessert Tray

I have been meaning to show this to you for a while but you know how it is when you get busy! A few months ago, my microwave died.  It just quit.  It was for the best though because I love my new microwave,  a pretty stainless steel GE model and it led me to come up with this. 


When I tossed out the old microwave, I didn’t want to throw out the glass plate inside.  It seemed such a waste.  So, what I did was get two of these glass candleholders (you can find these for $1 at the dollar store or even cheaper at thrift stores) and glued (with amazing Goop) one to the bottom of the microwave plate. 


Then I turned the other one upside down and glued it to the top of the microwave plate.  I had another smaller glass tray used for candles but I no longer use it. I glued it to the second candleholder.

Voila- a pretty tiered dessert tray!  It’s perfect for displaying cupcakes, cookies,and other yummy treats.

On display here are the cupcakes I made for the kids on Friday for their afterschool snack.

I just used white cake mix and egg whites (no yolks) for a fluffy white cake, vanilla frosting, and sprinkles (for those who like sprinkles). The cupcake liners came from the dollar store.  They were devoured shortly after these photos were taken.

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