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a new elephant friend

Here is the newest elephant friend addition to our stuffed animal menagerie. I used Hillary Lang’s pattern from the book Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. Visit Hillary Lang’s site to take a peek at her other Wee Wonderfuls.

I actually used a recycled cotton dress shirt for the fabric, and a thrifted felted cashmere sweater [...]

Playdate Grab-n’-Go Bag

Create a Grab-n’-Go Play-date bag to collect those odds and ends you need when you are heading out the door with little kids. You can also use this tote for baby shower gifts, summer pool gifts and hold those special essentials. Visit www.organizing-life.com for more info on how you can create your own.

Drawstring Storage Bag – Crafty Organizing

I use simple drawstring bags to keep my seasonal bed linens dust-free and organized in my linen closet. Use my how-to instructions to sew your own for about $6 each!

Organizing Sewing Storage

What do you re-purpose to organize around your home? I used a fishing tackle box to organizing my sewing notions. The box is protable and holds all my beginner sewing needs in neatly. Come on over to www.organizing-life.com to share how you re-purposed an old item to create a new organized storage space.