Fabulous Ideas: Kitchen Accessories In Kids Rooms!

Have you thought about shopping in the kitchen aisle for kids rooms? Here are a few ideas I gathered showing ingenuity using kitchen accessories in kids spaces. How about using a magnetic knife holder (without the knives) as a car storage strip holder?  I would bet this is an easy way to get kids to put away those magnetic cars. Heck, I would make sure all the kids play cars were magnetic...

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Magnetic strip covered in ribbon - used to hold art (also notice the curtain rods holding buckets full of art supplies).

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This is none other than Bekvam spice racks from Ikea (only $3.99). Perfect for a small wall - each one measures 16.5 inches long. Bekvam spice racks come in the natural color only - these bright colored spice racks were painted.

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Painted spoons (chalky milk paint) hung on a wall sure makes a sweet statement! 

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Baking sheets painted pink turn into a sweet magnetic memo board. The Dollar store is the perfect place to purchase baking sheets; make sure to buy nonstick or else it will be difficult getting the paint to "stick". Rolling pins as jewelry holders... who woulda thought???

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country and who are now serving our country!! Let's not forget those who bravely gave their lives serving our country. Sacrifices are still being made for freedom and liberty.

How To Make Pom Pom Tissue Flowers

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Paper flowers are such an easy creation you can make with tissue paper. They're fun, vibrant and colorful - a great way to decorate for a party or room decor. If you need to purchase tissue paper, Nashville Wraps is a great source with an array of colors. I've ordered many items from this company and they don't disappoint! A 24 sheet tissue pack is $2.50, which works out to be about $1.25 per large flower. Martha Stewart sells the pom pom kit - if you would like to purchase the kit. Remember the darling nursery room post last week with all the flower pom poms? In case you didn't see:

 Tissue paper flowers

Here are easy step-by-step instructions to make giant paper flowers:



Step 1

Take 8-10 sheets of tissue paper - lay on a flat surface. I used 20" x 30" sheets. Starting at the short end, make a fold at least 1.5 inches wide. Simply fold accordion-style - flip tissue stack over and make another fold. Continue folding until you get to the end of the tissue. Make sure to press firmly creasing with each fold.

Step 2

Wrap a pipe cleaner (or florist wire) tightly around the center of your folded tissue.



Step 3

Make two cuts at the very end of the stack to make a point or round it - depending on the look you want. Repeat on the other end.



Step 4

Gently pull each piece of tissue towards the center of the flower, separate each tissue sheet from the others one at time. Fluff and fiddle with the tissue until the desired shape is found. These flowers are approximately 18" in diameter.

The size of the tissue sheets determines the size of the tissue flowers.

                                

   Light Pink Bulk Tissue Paper   Tissue Paper  Pink 20" x 30"    Hot Pink Tissue  20" x 30" 



 



                                   

      20 x 30  Tissue Paper          Martha Stewart Pom Poms       Tissue Paper White 20" x 30"



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Doodle Dinner Placemats

When it comes to fixing dinner, there's nothing like having a pre-dinner activity to keep your little ones busy! These doodle dinner placemats are laminated so your kids can color and write on them and wipe off and start again. Kiki of Kiki Creates came up with this brilliant idea! Kiki says, "These are super simple to make. Simply download the files, print them out and get them laminated!  Provide your kids with dry erase markers and as a bonus, your dinner conversation will never be dull again!"



Kiki Creates created the FREE download for these adorable place mats! 

Aren't these fabulous?  

Bistro Awning Tutorial

What a way to make a statement in a kids bedroom or playroom with a striped awning! I've designed two wood awnings - made one myself and my contractor made the other (they can be a little tricky). Sewing a fabric awning seems like a great project to tackle.  Dana shows how to make a bistro awning.

Sunbrella 5702 Yellow White 6 Bar Outdoor Fabric

                      

 Canopy Stripe Fabric By The Yard   Garden Awning Fabric    54'' Wide For Your Home Awning Stripe Olive Oil Fabric By The Yard