Back in the Saddle!

Hi, there! It's been quite a year, let me tell you! I've had three surgeries, the first of which was last November (2011) and then one in March ('12) and one in April ('12). Though I tried to get back to being my DIY girl self, it has been over a year since I have been able to do much along those enjoyable lines due to residual and new pain and staying afloat with my work. Well, I am happy to say that things are slowly and steadily changing for the better! Thank goodness I have a wonderful family and a few awesome friends that have helped me through it all. I almost feel like myself again.

Here's a ten minute project that I did tonight. Tired of losing my to-do list on my desk (under other papers and pads), I created this little beauty:

I took out the unwanted photograph and used the frame's cardboard oval to cut out the proper shape of paper. I wrote, "Today:" on top, and re-framed it all. When I put it on my desk tomorrow, I'll tie on a cute ribbon (to the top of stand portion) which I will tie around a fine point dry erase marker. No more paper (or lost marker), no more buried to-do list, and a happier, more productive me!

Frame your to-do list and share your results!

Tips for this project:

Pick a frame that isn't too small and isn't too heavy - this one held a 5x7 and is made of thin metal - the glass is the heaviest part. You could replace glass with plexi, but the point here is to save-reuse-share, so I kept my glass intact.You could also put in a piece of clear acrylic from some left-over packaging that you have around the house - clear boxes, etc.

There are some cork projects that I will soon be sharing with you, too.

Because I am so proud, I want to share that my class and me wrote personal messages in 1,364 Christmas cards that were sent to Holiday Mail for Heroes this year. Last year our number was almost 700 and the year before that 588, so I could not be happier for their volunteerism for such a wonderful cause! Please watch the video and get  involved next year! Here's a picture from our half-way point: