DIY: Washi tape box

It is my first week. My first week of being done with school (finally!). First thing I had to do was getting sick. I suppose this is just me. Anyway. I'm off to feeling better and before I start with some bigger projects (Connected with this. Sooo excited about it!!) here something small and quick with stuff everyone will have on hand.

You'll need:

• an empty clingfilm box
• wrapping paper
• double-sided tape
• glue

See my little tiny arrows in picture one? Cut there :) fold the "open side" close (you can see my yellow double-sided tape pieces).
I know this does sound a bit confusing but I just didn't need the lid were it was so I glued it on and had to make another opening so I cut something out. Right?
Cover the outsides with nice paper. Glue.
Finished :)

I'd never thought I'd have that much washi tape at any point in my life. Obviously I was wrong ;) (The pattern ones is stored in another container...)

DIY {A little box for everything}

To make your Monday more enjoyable (whops! That even was an alliteration. I could also say: To make my Monday more enjoyable...anyway. Enough of that^^°) here is a little DIY.

Fun. Easy and fast!
Which is because I still have to squeeze in some vacuuming, piano lessons, cat-time, visa stuff and "Baby"sitting.
Here we go.

A little box for everything.
You'll need:

• little box (Though I'd think any size would work)
• masking tape
• Scissors
• compass
• photo
• glue

Deciding which colour combinations I do like the most...

And this is what you do:
Wrap your box in washi tape.
Measure the size of your lid with your compass. Cut.

I only did the inner circle

Glue to the top (I also did the back. However this is optional)
Enjoy you little box for everything :)

Now my desk is a little bit less cluttered and I can also enjoy a little dot of colours and patterns (to which I'm addicted anyway)
So back to vacuuming and my piano. Happy Monday :)

Design your mobile skin {the 2nd}

Good Morning :)

If this would have an O-Tone installation you would hear me sing. Since it doesn't, imagine it (or better not...)

I'm up early, watching the sun rise, listening to the birds (and the complaints of my cat...) and organizing my day in my head.
Since everybody is still asleep I just thought I sneak in a post. There is still enough time to do the kitchen things after that.

Sometimes There are so many moments in life which I'd love to be able to freeze them. To put them in a jar for later. A smell, a tune, a picture (well that does actually work to some extends) a little something. Right now it would be the smell of sunbathed grass, still a little moist from the night mixed with a hint of blooming flowers and dirt.
Or picture of insects in the air, highlighted by the sun like little dots in a picture of yellow and green.

Since we don't want to read poems so early in the morning (or write some) I'll stop here and introduce my newest little project (There's always time for projects right?!)

My "Design your mobile the 2nd".
And again it is so easy. There is already a sort of "tutorial" in my DIY section but since I think I've improved I just post it as well.

You'll need:

• stuff you like
• a camera
• good light

Arrange your stuff, take a photo, crop it. Done. (You know I'm joking. It isn't a real tutorial anyway. More like an inspiration) So here you go with inspiration:

I mainly worked with doilies, fabric, lace, ribbons and a few little random things. I started out with plain and took photos during the process (randomly. Just when I liked something). At the end I cropped all and picked out my favourite.

Turned out it was this one :) though it had some tough competition with the yellow flowers ones...

I ordered mine at youniik.com I had used this one already last time and I was totally satisfied with their work. Applying is a little bit tricky but you'll handle that one too.
And now I love my phone even more :)

Update: I found this picture and just had to post it. It does match well with my start, doesn't it?!

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