They say necessity is the Mother of Invention ..........
For years, I have had this wicker shelf unit in the Powder Room which I have used to store brushes and combs in since I usually do my hair downstairs in this Bathroom......
When my sons were young and I would be getting ready to go to work for 11PM at night, I did not want to wake them up by getting ready in the upstairs Bathroom so I got ready downstairs and that habit just seemed to stick......
I decided it was time to put some sort of container in this area to hold the brushes and combs in an orderly fashion......
I did not want to buy anything and looked around the house and could not really find anything that would fit here......
Then one day, I was opening my box of Probiotics that I take and took a good look at the box......
I first thought that I would maybe cover it with fabric so I used white duct tape to cover up all the print on the box.......
I used hot glue to attach the paper to the box.......
Alessandra is amazing at what she can create out of the most mundane things......
These are just a few of her wonderful creations and what she actually made them out of!!!!
This........
SURGERY UPDATE:
I am doing fine after my Knee Replacement surgery........
I went to my first Out Patient Therapy appointment on Thursday, less than 3 days after my surgery......
The Polar Care Ice machine that they sent me home with is a life saver when it comes to decreasing the swelling.......
It is starting to itch a bit.......
Okay, that is the last time you are going to see this much of my lovely legs!!!
LOL!!
I am getting around pretty good and doing all my exercises.......
I have been able to cut back on pain medication too.......
So all is going well.....
Once again, Thanks so much for all your well wishes and prayers for my recovery!!!
They are greatly appreciated!!!
On another personal note......
I also wanted to share a few pics of my beautiful great niece Cortney's Junior Prom.......
Cortney's hair was done by her 14 year old sister, Caitlin.......
This is Caitlin.......
Well, that's it for today......
I hope you will stop by to visit again soon!!
Thanks to those who took the time out of their busy day to spend a little bit of time with me!!
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So glad you're recovering nicely from your surgery! I guess you made this lovely container before you had the surgery! Can't believe you're in the mood to craft! Lol! Your container looks fabulous and you'd never know it was made from an ordinary box! So cool! It blends in quite well with your wicker shelving - a perfect match! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute artworks...But YOU are an inspiration!Good recovery and blessings!Your nieces are adorable too!
ReplyDeleteYour organizer is so cute! How creative to come up with that. Best wishes for a full recovery and healing of your knee.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are doing well from surgery! Oh I bet that ice thingy is a life savor! Dang, I need one of those for my neck. LOL! Praying for a total recovery. Girl...I love what you done with that box! AMAZING at how it turned out. It's the simple things in life that bring us the greatest pleasure! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI have heard ice machines are a dream. Glad you've got one. I'm so impressed with all those examples of making something out of nothing. The black one is probably my favorite. Thanks for sharing at #heartandsoullinkup
ReplyDeleteYou are very, very clever! And three cheers on getting through the surgery and on your way to recovery. I send you all good wishes for a very speedy and easy recovery.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see that your knee recovery is going well. Hoping your recovery continues. Like the ideas of using used containers for useful storage.
ReplyDeleteHow clever reuse! It's amazing how you turned out the organizer. Thank you very much for your kind and sweet words, I'm really glad that I inspire you... And you inspire me!
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I am so glad that the recovery process is going well for you Debbie and continues. I love that box you decorated to look so pretty! Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie, I am so happy you are doing well. You are still in my prayers as well as your family who is struggling right now with Cancer. God bless you all. I love the cute box you created from a box that would have ended up in the trash. Way to re-cycle!. And I checked out your stained class. Oh my what beauty. I hope the healing continues to go well for you. Hugs.
ReplyDeletethe basket came out wonderful! Beautiful family and I'm glad to hear your knee surgery is going well.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I am so glad that you are coming along after your surgery. PT is a b---- though, isn't it. Especially right at first. I love your reincarnation of a simple box. So pretty and creative. Cute prom pics. Your family is darling..Thanks for your visit and keep up the good work..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteLoved the box AND the fact that you are ambitious enough already to be crafting! I have been making gift boxes/bags out of cereal boxes by wrapping them in Christmas paper, punching holes for yarn/ribbon ties and adding a tag. Have made some for our November bazaar. Our dump no long recycles plain cardboard so this upcycle pleases me. I can next a small box inside a brownie box inside a cereal box and have a set! Christmas wrapping ought to be a breeze this year!
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DeleteThanks so much for stopping by!!! Glad to hear that you too are recycling boxes...Sounds like a great idea to make boxes for Christmas gifts!!
Hugs,
Debbie
I did something similar to hold my bills on my fridge. Hope your knee replacement recovery goes well. I had to share your pictures with my mom in law since she is laying in bed at this moment with her polar ice thing keeping her knee cold! She had her surgery 3 weeks ago!
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So glad to hear the knee replacement has gone well -- especially that there is less pain than before. Prayers for continued smooth recovery. That bandage sounds like a great idea -- and so simple! Could have used one of those a couple of times in my life in different locations! Your "something out of nothing" project turned out fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see all of your photographs here.
ReplyDeleteI am very pleased that you are doing well.
Prayers for you and your family …
All the best Jan
What a wonderful way to upcycle that box, Debbie! I'll be featuring it. Thanks for the updates on you and your family, I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThat is very neat what you did, and how you were inspired! I made a tote from a detergent bottle by crocheting a top to it.... It's a lot of fun, isn't it?! https://www.b4andafters.com/durable-tote-bag-from-upcycled-containers/ Thank you for sharing at Best of the Weekend! I will be featuring you tomorrow!
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