Trellis Organizer

Like vines,gardening tools can get all tangled up, so organize them on a trellis;It has a ready made grid from which you can hang many things. At the top of every other vertical strip,drill a hole with a 1/8 inch bit,then insert a 1 1/4 inch No 10 screw to attach the trellis to the wall of a garden shed or garage. Suspend tools from S hooks;use paper clamps to hold items that can't be hung directly from hooks

Wood Lattice Tool Rack

For storing everyday tools, wood lattice is even handier than a basic trellis

Choose a heavy duty variety, sold in sheets at hardware stores and lumberyards, and screw it onto a door using spacers. Then hang implements from S hooks,which fit snugly in the diamond framework. For item that can't be hung,attach broom clamps or suspend binder clips from hooks.

May's Thought of the Month

Imagination is far more important than knowledge.

Albert Einstein

Plastic Pocket T Shirts

We've seen a lot of custom T shirt projects, but none that allow kids to customize their shirts on a daily basis. This shirt's clear plastic pocket lets kids display their obsession du jour

You need

T shirt/clear plastic trading card page/scissors/masking tape/embroidery needle/embroidery floss/flattish object to place in pocket such as photo ,iron on applique, artificial flower

How to

Cut 1" pockets from the center of a trading card page,leaving a 1/4 inch margin around the seams

Secure the pockets top and bottom in place with masking tape

Thread the needle with the floss,knot the end,and use a simple whip stitch to attach one side of the pocket to the shirt.Remove the bottom tape and continue stitching,leaving the top open

Remove the remaining tape. Place object in the pocket.

Note-- Always hang to dry to protect the pocket

Paper Plate Mother's Day Card

Make a sweet card for Mom out of a simple paper plate. This craft is geared toward the younger child.

You need paper plate/construction paper/black marker /pen or pencil/scissors/glue stick

How to

Fold paper plate in half:Fold a sheet of light blue construction paper in half and place folded paper plate on to the paper. Trace around the plate and set aside

Cut out your flower pattern. Trace pattern onto yellow,pink and purple construction paper. Cut out flowers Cut 3 strips of green paper 1/2 x 4

Glue stems and flowers to the folded paper plate Trim stems

Use a marker to write MOM on the flowers

Take the folded blue paper with the paper plate outline and draw a curvy line along the inside of the curved edge

Cut out the curvy piece,cutting through the folded paper,creating two identical pieces
Glue the blue curvy pieces to the outside of the front of the card and the bottom of the inside if the card

Chicago Style Hot Dogs

This will make enough for 8 hot dogs. Can't wait to try these this summer.

You need
1/2 cup yellow mustard
8 toasted hot dog buns
1 large ripe tomato cut into thin half moons
1 small cucumber peeled and sliced into thin half moons
8 hot dogs grilled to taste
Celery salt to taste
1/3 cup pickle relish
4 dill pickle spears,halved

How to

For each serving,spread 2 teaspoons mustard over toasted bun. Arrange tomatoes down one side of the bun and cucumbers down the other side.Add hot dog and sprinkle with celery salt. Top each with 1 teaspoon mustard,2 teaspoons relish and a piece of pickle

Ultimate Craft Organization Solutions

Wall Organizer--A plate rack with vertical dividers,a shelf, and a row of hooks provide flexibility for storing scrapbook paper,stickers, photo files, completed pages, unfinished work, and other inspiration. Use the dividers to file magazine, folders, and notepads, too. Label each divider so items are easy to find.

Coat rack Storage --Look for underutilized spaces with strong storage potential,such as bare walls. A simple coat rack provides versatile crafts storage for children or adults, especially when hung over a two seater table

Pin Up Boards--A pair of small cork boards provides a pretty place to hang scrapbook ready mementos ,crafts to do idea,or supply lists. Stack three cake stands for tiered crafts storage. Anything you get off the counter instantly expands your available work surface.

Hanging Craft Organizer-- A shallow hanging cupboard provides plenty of storage for small items, such as crafts supplies. Hang one cupboard or a pair wherever more put away space is needed. Add finials to the top to corral wrapping paper .