Must have Monday: Rustic Crate Dynamite Fire Starters

So, to add a  bit of structure to our blog sweet blog and to give you all something to anticipate, I have decided deem Mondays as Must have Mondays.

From here on out, you can expect to find posts on Mondays to feature Must have items that I am lusting after and dreaming about. The items will range from home decor to fashion to well, ANYTHING!

The only criteria is that it must make my Copycat heart sing. You know the type, the things you run across and immediately gasp aloud. 

So without further delay... here the premiere Must have Monday Post: Dynamite Fire starters from Cabelas. (Yes, a sportsman's store... you'd be amazed what you can find there!)

Its not really the starter aspect I love. (Although I am a sucker for functional decor. "Pretty AND usable? Why, YES!"  )  The starters are quite benign, really, but LOOK AT THAT CRATE!!! And the best news yet: It is only $29.99! Just imagine all the goodies that could go in there once you have enjoyed all your great fires! And, I am certain, it will only get better with age!

xoxo,

April Copycat: DIY Anthropologie Mason Jar Sewing Kit

Anthroplogie has many adorable gifts, don't they? Every time I peruse their website I find my self audibly ooh-ing and ahh-ing but then I get to their price and the sticker shock hits me like a ton of bricks. So I thought, in the name of spring, a DIY Anthroplogie Mason Jar Sewing Kit would be perfect for our April Copycat!

Copycat Cost: approx $2.50 per jar.

Here's the anthropologie mason jar in all of its $45.00 glory

INSTRUCTIONS

       To make our copy cat, simply cut a piece of fabric in a circle out of the painters drop cloth. I used a cup that was about a half of an inch larger than the lid. Separate the flat lid from the ring. Run a bead of glue on the ring. Place the fabric and batting through the ring and "pouf" a bit until you make a pin cushion like dome. Place the lid inside the ring and press together. The glue should saturate the fabric and adhere both to the ring and the lid sealing your pin cushion. Fill your mason jar with your sewing kit contents (found at the dollar store!) and once dry, screw on the lid and tie with a piece of twine.

Then gloat over the $40.00 you saved yourself!

Here's the April Copycat Project Summary Pinterest image to pin to your pinboard for future reference...

(Please excuse my terrible photography.... I'm learning!)

I am so excited these Anthropologie mason jars turned out better than I hoped!!!  I decided to make 2 dozen of them as party favors for a crafting theme baby shower! I added tags that said "Thanks SEW much." and handed them to each guest as they departed. They were a hit! I have a few left... so I will list them for purchase on my Etsy store. They really are adorable, functional and cute!

AT A GLANCE

Product Guide

Ball Mason Jar - Albertsons, 10.00 for 12

Painters Drop Cloth "linen"- Big Lots, 15.00 for 9'x12' sheet

Batting- Salvaged from an old pillow, free

Sewing Kit- Dollar Tree, 1.00

Gorilla Glue- Dollar Tree, 1.00

Twine- Walmart, 3.00 per 25yds.

Happy Copying,

xoxo

Old school style....

As I allow my mind to wander I have found myself lately getting lost in recollections of my school girl days. I LOVED drawing endlessly on the chalk boards. The slate black surfaces allowed for endless creativity. So it should come to you as no surprise that I am loving the resurgence of chalkboard decor popping up in design magazines, blogs and my favorite stores lately.

Here are a few inspirational images I have stumbled upon. Notice the chalk isnt just for the kiddos. In fact, I am certain the kids won't be drawing on these walls at my house (A mom has to have a few toys of her own right?) Check it out:

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