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mollymauk-teafleak · 4 years ago

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The Problem with Magic Markers

Soooo Critical Role campaign 2 just ended, I've got major brain rot over it and my wonderful gf gave me a wonderful idea for a fic so! This happened! A gift to @spiky-lesbian who came up with this adorable concept and is just generally an all round wonderful person who deserves the world. Also huge thanks to my ever patient, ever helpful beta reader @minky-for-short

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Mollymauk is so proud of Caleb in so many ways and, now they have their lovely lives with their wonderful children, he finds more reasons to be every day.

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Mollymauk Tealeaf had learned many things since he’d become a parent, now five years ago. A short amount of time, he’d used to think, but plenty of time to obtain a lot of knowledge you never thought you were ever going to need in your life.

Like how sandwiches cut into triangles were disgusting but sandwiches cut into squares could be eaten by the hundreds. Like how to make a bath appealing to a toddler with the liberal addition of bubble bath and a willingness to get absolutely soaked playing Sharks with them. Like how a scraped knee and bumped forehead could be cured with his cuddles and kisses alone, like how a promise from him that everything was going to be okay was enough to make it so.

And how silence was very, very worrying.

So when Mollymauk walked past his son and daughter’s room and heard only silence, when he knew for a fact they were in there, he stopped dead. He put any thoughts of getting to go and spend some time with his sewing kit out of his mind. Because he’d been a parent long enough to know that something was up, two five year olds weren’t that silent unless some game was afoot, something they didn’t want their parents to know about. Which meant he should probably at least poke his nose in.

So he knocked lightly on their door, the one covered in whichever drawings they were most proud of that week and a hand painted sign Jester had made for them the day they were born, prettily proclaiming ‘Trinket and Una’s Room!’ amongst a flock of miniature unicorns.

“Sweetlings?” he called gently, “Mind if I come in?”

There was a sudden scrabbling from behind the door and he heard a muffled grunt from Una before Trinket answered hurriedly, “Um...yes! Okay daddy!”

Raising a curious eyebrow, Molly pushed the door back, disturbing the usual scattering of toys left on the floor like the aftermath of a felt based battle. Although it did seem like there was more mess than usual…

Trinket stood in the middle of the room between their two little beds, his backpack at his feet and an expression of perfect innocence on his face that was just a little too polished to be anything but an act. Molly had to admit he’d probably learned that from him.

“Well hello there, little man,” he leaned in the doorway, smiling crookedly, “What game are we playing today?”

Trinket shuffled his feet, “Um...packing?”

“That sounds like a fun game,” Molly’s gentle concern upgraded to full blown wariness, “And where’s your sister?”

Trinket turned a deeper shade of purple, looking down at his fidgety feet that were poking more holes in his innocence by the second, “Um...she...um…”

Which was the point Una helpfully chose to poke her little head out of the backpack, dark eyes blinking curiously and ears flapping, trilling, “Here daddy!”

Trinket flushed guiltily, frowning at her, “Una! I said you had to stay shh!”

Molly took a breath, wandering over to sit down on Trinket’s bed. As his eyes swept around the room, he noted a great deal more chaos in the room. Almost like someone had been going through the toy box and the drawers and bookshelves, hurriedly pulling things out, making quick decisions about what to abandon and what to stuff into a little blue, dinosaur patterned backpack. Molly supposed he should at least be grateful that Trinket saw his sister as worth taking.

“Why don’t you talk to me, babies?” he offered gently.

Trinket swallowed, eyes darting around nervously before the last of the fight went out of his narrow little shoulders and he mumbled, “Daddy...can I tell you a secret?”

Molly had to smile. This was almost a running joke between the three of them, his kids running up excitedly to tell him they had a secret for him before whispering into his ear about some apparently very cool bug they’d seen or that Uncle Caddy had snuck them an extra cookie or that he was the best daddy ever. He loved being brought into their world where everything was brighter and more exciting and there was fun to be found in the smallest things. And where everything was felt so much more keenly.

“Of course you can, sweetling,” he murmured gently, patting the bed beside him, “You can always tell me secrets. Whatever it is, I promise we can make it better together.”

As Una rolled out of the backpack, apparently unconcerned and rather enjoying herself, Trinket clambered up beside him and stood so he could whisper into his ear. Molly tucked his purple curls behind one ear, smiling encouragingly.

Voice already trembling, Trinket leaned in and murmured, “I messed up Papa’s coat.”

Molly absorbed that in silence, feeling his son’s anxious red eyes on him. He leaned back, keeping his face carefully neutral before taking a long, deep breath through his nose, marshalling his thoughts.

“Trinket, I’m not going to lie to you here. We might be in trouble.”

His opinion didn’t change when he actually saw the coat. The coat his husband had been wearing as long as he’d known him and refused to be regularly seen without, no matter how many attempts Molly had made to buy him a newer, less ragged, less musty smelling version. It was more a comfort blanket than just clothing, stained and scorched from numerous spells and spills, old leather worn shiny from overuse. He hadn’t said so in so many words but it didn’t take a genius to guess that Caleb had worn it since before he came to the city. Which meant it had probably come from his parents. And though it was old and faded and stained today, it must have been new when he got it, a costly garment for people like the Ermendruds. The sort of gift that would only be given if your only son was leaving home to join the Academy and wanted to show him how proud you were.

A lot of Caleb’s life was like that. Even as his husband, Molly found himself having to piece things together from passing comments and turns of phrase, things that dulled his love’s eyes and tightened his jaw. Molly had about a quilt and a half’s worth of assumptions and semi-finished anecdotes by this point, telling of a sad and fractured timeline.

But he knew enough to see what the coat meant to Caleb and the place it held in his husband’s black and white, yes or no, yours and mine way of thinking.

The coat that now had a minor gallery’s worth of doodles and drawings scribbled in magic marker across the sleeves and all the way down the back. And if he wasn’t comfortable with Molly washing the thing, he wasn’t going to be okay with this.

Trinket had been fretfully watching his daddy since he’d first pulled the coat out from where he’d guiltily stashed it under his bed. As Molly’s mutely horrified silence dragged on, he only became more and more anguished until he was barely in tears, wringing his tail between his pudgy fists.

“I only wanted to make it pretty,” he whimpered, “Papa will hate me. I won’t be his special boy any more.”

Molly looked up at him, reaching out and putting his hand on Trinket’s shoulder, “Oh sweetling, your papa loves you a lot, you know this isn’t going to change that.”

But he couldn’t stop thinking about the times he’d picked up a pen from Caleb’s desk without thinking much of it, doodling with it until he’d looked up to see his husband gaping at him in scandalised horror. Or the times he’d stolen sips from Caleb’s drink when they were at the cafe, the same way he’d do to any of his friends, but Caleb would frown if he caught him, unable to understand why Molly was taking his coffee?

It was just part of the way his brain functioned, the rules it spat out after absorbing years of poverty and trauma, along with some different wiring that had simply occurred naturally. Mollymauk had learned a long time ago how to fondly work with these Caleb-isms, making concessions where it was best to and encouraging his wizard to gentle the restrictions his brain built when he needed to. It was like tending some kind of creeping vine in a garden, the way he saw it. Sometimes things needed moving aside so it could flourish and sometimes it needed pruning so it didn’t strangle the flowers around it. Caleb had been as brave as Mollymauk could have wished in managing his idiosyncrasies and sometimes he just had to sit back and admire how different the Caleb he lived with today was from the anxious, mumbling wizard he’d first met.

But how much patience he’d be able to muster when it was one of his favourite things in the world, Molly couldn’t say. But he wasn’t looking forward to telling him about it.

“Should I go?” Trinket’s lower lip wobbled, glancing back at his half packed bag, which Una was back inside, the front half this time as she munched away on some snack he must have stashed in there.

“Absolutely not, your papa would never want that,” Molly squeezed his shoulder gently, “We’re going to put the coat in to soak so we can get all this ink out and then we’re going to find him and I’ll tell him what’s happened. But you need to be the one who says sorry, okay?”

Trinket nodded frantically, still clinging onto his tail for comfort, “I am sorry. I’m really, really sorry.”

“I know, buddy,” Molly drew him close and hugged him tight, hating to see him so upset, “But we’ll be laughing about this before long, you’ll see.”

Maybe if he said it confidently enough, he’d start to believe it too.

Caleb wasn’t hard to find for a number of reasons. For one, their apartment was very small and there were only a handful of rooms to look in. But more importantly, it was late afternoon on a day where Caleb didn’t have any reason to go down to the Academy and fulfill his duties as an adjunct professor and when his bookshop was closed, as it was once a week. Which meant there was only one place he would be, in his half of their spare room, either playing one of his video games or reading.

Molly wasn’t quite sure what they’d do when one of their kids decided they wanted their own room and were tired of sharing, meaning Caleb would have to store his books and he’d have to store his sewing somewhere else. Or if they had another kid. He’d been toying with that idea in the back of his mind lately.

Maybe best not to float that idea with Caleb right after this.

Mollymauk could feel Trinket in his arms, his offer to pick him up and carry him having been immediately, breathlessly accepted. He could sense him getting more tense, more anxious, growing heavier against him as Molly knocked lightly on the door.

“Ja, come in,” Caleb’s response was immediate, not even needing to ask who it was or having to pause over whether he wanted to see them.

When Molly went in, Caleb was in the old, ratty wingback chair they’d liberated from some sidewalk when they’d first moved in, Molly announcing teasingly that a future professor needed some grand leather throne from which to smoke a pipe and pontificate. Caleb had blushed and rolled his eyes, not even believing back then that one day he would get the job he’d always dreamed of having, thinking trauma and past hurts had stolen it from him.

So now Molly always got a small flush of pride when he saw his Caleb sitting in that chair.

His hair was getting a little longer these days, it’s auburn tangles pulled into a small knot at the crown of his head so it wouldn’t fall in his eyes. His beard was growing a little thicker too, more than the usual rusty shadow that dusted his jawline. Molly absolutely was not going to be complaining about any of that, he liked his husband looking a little more rough around the edges like when they’d first met.

As soon as he saw them, Molly with Trinket balanced on one hip, Caleb’s face lit up with a smile. His smiles had been rare once upon a time but now just the sight of his family was enough.

“Hello,” he set the book he’d been reading to one side, already expecting Trinket to want to sit on his lap like always, “How are my loves?”

Near Molly’s ear, Trinket whimpered mournfully and pressed his face against his daddy’s neck. It was more than an ache to listen to, Trinket idolised his papa, following him around whenever he could, listening devotedly as he explained his work even when it wandered far off the track that his little mind could understand. Molly had no doubt the attempt to brighten up his coat had been a genuine attempt to make him smile and he couldn’t imagine how much it was hurting his little boy, to think he’d upset the man he looked up to more than anyone.

Caleb’s smile dulled a little, seeing Trinket hesitate, immediately realising they weren’t here for playtime, “What’s wrong?”

Molly exhaled slowly, carefully keeping his voice calm and level, “It’s okay babe, Trinket just...did something he wants to apologise for.”

“Oh?” Caleb frowned a little, eyes still fixed on Trinket, arms still open.

Molly opened his mouth, ready to do the hard part but before he could, Trinket bolted upright and tearfully burst out, “I wanted to make your coat pretty because you always like my pictures and I thought you could take them everywhere not just in your pockets but I made a mess and I’m so sorry papa! I’m really sorry!”

For a moment both of his parents were a little stunned, not quite sure what to say as his rambles tapered off into spluttery sobs. Molly warily glanced at Caleb, looking for any change in his blank, closed off expression, any flicker of discomfort, even anger.

After a few beats, ones that felt longer than usual, Caleb only nodded, getting to his feet. Gently, he reached over and put a gentle hand on his son’s face, catching some of the tears dribbling down his cheek on his thumb.

“Little Kätzchen, it’s alright,” he murmured softly, “Please don’t cry.”

Trinket sniffled, blinking blearily, “You’re not angry? Don’t want me to go away?”

Caleb’s eyebrows shot up in alarm, “No! Oh, Trinkie, absolutely not. I’d never want that.”

“But…” Trinket’s eyes were wide, hopeful, wanting to take this relief being offered but hesitant to, “It’s your favourite thing in the whole wide world…”

Caleb chuckled quietly, his smile back with all it’s warmth as he leaned in and kissed his forehead.

“Kätzchen, you and your sister are my favourite thing in the whole wide world.”

Molly nearly yelped in panic as he felt the weight of Trinket suddenly leave his arms before realising his son had thrown himself at Caleb, locking his arms around him tightly. He didn’t doubt for a moment that his husband would catch him, only smiling fondly as he gathered Trinket close and buried his face in his hair.

“It’s all okay,” Caleb whispered against the rust red curls he’d given their son, “It’s okay, little one.”

Molly let them have their moment, letting Trinket cry the last of his tears out happily against his papa’s chest, hanging back and feeling his heart thudding warmly against his ribs. Eventually he was their beaming, bright little boy again, if a little damp, wriggling down from Caleb’s arms determinedly after one last little kiss against his papa’s cheek.

“I’m gonna make you a sorry card. The best sorry card ever,” he promised Caleb, already toddling towards the door, “It’s gonna have glitter.”

“Wow, that kid is definitely my son,” Molly observed wryly once his little lavender tail had disappeared around the corner.

“Then you can clean up the mess he’s definitely about to make,” Caleb chuckled, moving into his husband’s arms.

“Hey,” Molly kissed the crown of his head gently, “Well done. I know that must have been hard for you and...I’m really proud of you.”

He couldn’t see it but he could hear the coy smile in his voice, “Well...I meant what I said. Some coat is never going to be more important to me than my kids.”

Molly smiled knowingly, “I know baby….but you know, if you want to scream into that cushion for a little while, that’s okay too?”

There was a short pause before he felt Caleb’s shoulders drop in relief.

“Thank you, Katze…”

“Is it done yet?”

Molly had to fight a smile. He’d explained to Caleb that soaking his coat would take exactly thirty minutes, knowing his husband fixated on time easily, but still he asked every five minutes on the dot. He’d expected nothing less.

“Not just yet, babe,” he repeated, as he had all of those other times, looking up from the laundry they’d been folding so Caleb would have an excuse to hover anxiously in the laundry room, over the tub of hot soapy water and a little rubbing alcohol his coat was submerged in, “Soon though.”

Caleb gave a small grunt, poking a finger into the water curiously like it was some potion he was working over. After a moment, before Molly could turn back to folding the clothes, he frowned.

“This sleeve isn’t in the water…”

Molly’s smile turned crooked, coming over and putting a hand on Caleb’s before he could move the one sleeve into the tub, “I thought maybe you’d want to look at it...decide if you want to keep that one.”

Caleb blinked, not understanding until he turned it a little and saw the drawing his Trinket had chosen to adorn the sleeve with. It was done in bright red, standing clearly against the dark fabric, unmistakable a child’s drawing. There were four figures there, two taller and two smaller. The first had a set of horns drawn a little too large for it’s head, as well as a tail. The second had a long scarf and a scrawled head of shoulder length hair. The next was much smaller, with another set of horns and a tail but the same scribbled hair. And the last was tiny, with voluminous ears and spikes on the end of it’s fingers. All of them had immense smiles and held hands, a lopsided love heart hovering above them.

As the other scribbles and swirls turned into formless ink in the water, Caleb held this one like it was the most precious thing he’d ever seen in his life.

“Yeah,” he murmured, smiling softly, “I think this one can stay.”

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copperbadge · 6 years ago

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Back on my Salt

It’s been a long and interesting week -- not rough in the standard way of things, but very energetic. I also haven’t really had a proper day off work since starting in late August; obviously I’ve had weekends and a birthday vacation with my parents and such, but I haven’t taken a personal day that hasn’t been for labor-intensive reasons. So today I called in sick and aside from some desperately needed laundry I’m only doing what I please, which has been nice.

Fortunately doing what I please has also included some cleaning, and I’m back to real “reorganize your life” style cleaning. My new laundry cart finally arrived, so I assembled that and disassembled and threw out my other, excessively broken one. I got to try on some clothes I mail ordered, so I now have more than one functional pair of jeans and fully two weeks’ worth of work clothing, plus some new lounge clothes.

And I got to clean out my closet at least a little, something I’ve been trying to do for ages. Not so much the clothing, which I keep pretty minimal most of the time, but the upper shelf of the closet. At first when I moved in I just sort of shoved stuff up there, and then when I got the kittens it was one of the few places they couldn’t get to, so anything they were intent on destroying or devouring went up there as well, which means it got disarrayed very quickly. This morning I went through it all and reorganized, threw some stuff out, took some stuff down because they’re a little mellower about it now, and sorted the rest into neat stacks. I have an entire bag of fiberfill stuffing that I discovered when packing up my last apartment; I don’t know where it came from or why I have it, but I do, so I think I’m going to sew something to stuff it into. I have more than enough pillows, so when I go out today to get a haircut I might go to the fabric store and find a pattern for a stuffed toy to make. I have some fabric I need to use up anyway. The fabric store is in the opposite direction from literally everything else I want to do outside today, but I got paid this morning so I might take a cab.

I think one of the key things for me in doing this clean-and-reorganize is that I gave myself permission to buy stuff when I needed to -- a box to keep paperwork in, a new laundry cart, an end table, even smaller stuff like a caddy for my sink or whatever. Things that will, yes, make life easier, but also just like...being able to get myself something fun and shiny and new, and having permission therefore to throw out a few old things that are no longer either useful or fun. “Cleaning” by turning a bag of stuffing and some fabric into a new decorative thing is still cleaning, but it’s also going to be entertainment.

Anyway, I listened to How Stuff Works, cleaned out my closet, and now I’m sitting on the couch with Dearborn flopcatted in my lap, so it’s being a pretty good surprise day off so far.

#naclyoho

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golfmagazine-blog1 · 6 years ago

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stimtoybox · 8 years ago

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Stim Toy Storage - At Home Stim Kits

Something I don’t see discussed too often is storage of stim toys, so I’m going to talk about some photos of the ways I’m storing my collection, now that I have a fairly large collection of toys. How often I use an item and how reachable I need it to be impacts a lot on how I store it and where.

Some degree of organisation can help with acceptance, I’ve found, as there’s less feeling of “things everywhere” and “toys for kids” and a little more sense of purpose or focus.

This is my “left over” or “spare” kit - comprised of items that are extras, usually from buying multiple items in a pack because I can’t find them for individual purchase, making too many of a handmade item (I tend to “samemake” in the way I samefood, once I find a pattern or design that works), gifts, or items I reviewed that I just didn’t click with. I like having an extra kit because I dislike other people touching my toys, so having toys meant for handling by others is great for sharing if I’m stimming in front of guests. It’s easy to put a box like this on a table, too, or bring to a community gathering. It’s also something I can show other people, with everything neatly laid out, and a full kit like this is great for introducing people to the idea that stim toys exist.

(I struggle to communicate stimming in the abstract, but putting someone’s hands in a box of toys and letting them explore while I talk is so much easier. I’ve found that NT folks new to stimming don’t necessarily click with any one or two toys I’ve showed them, but having lots of options means at least one “gateway” toy, and once they’ve happened across something that provides a positive/pleasing/relaxing sensation for them, they’re more open to other toys. It happened this way with Mum: she wouldn’t touch anything until I made my marble mazes, but she’s now got her own spinner, massage balls and hedge balls...)

This kit is housed in a cardboard box and two plastic trays which fit inside it. The smaller, more tangly and rattly items (like bead fidgets, marble loops, Tangles, spinners, hedge balls, telephone cord bracelets) are housed in the trays, as I can stack one tray on top of the other and simply lift the top tray out of the box, meaning I don’t have to burrow through as many little items to find things. Some things will still take some burrowing (there’s a marble maze in the top basket, hidden by everything on top of it) but it’s a lot easier to use, and less overwhelming, than my previous method of stowing everything loose in a box.

The larger items like Play-Doh tubs, stress balls and plush are stacked in the other half of the box, with large pieces like plush keyrings and bean bags sitting loosely on top, so I don’t have to move too many things to reach the tubs underneath.

Slinkies are great for neatly containing smaller items, just like a pen caddy or cup: the one in this box holds a stress ball and two makeup blending sponges. I’ve got one on my desk holding several Tangles, a sponge and a few Hama bead loops!

My cardboard box is 31 cm long, 24 cm wide and 11.5 cm deep. It’s deep enough to hold a full-size plastic Slinky and a full-size snake puzzle standing on its shorter end. I paid $2.50 AUD for this from Fantastic Variety, a local dollar shop, but I more often see boxes of this size between $3-5 AUD. The plastic trays I bought from the same store in a 3 pack for $2 AUD, and they’re 23.2 cm long, 15.5 cm wide and 6 cm deep. With all the toys in it, the box is quite heavy.

For this sort of thing, it’s often better purchasing in person (if possible) as you can check that any inner trays fit inside your intended box. For this kind of storage, with a variety of toys of many different shapes, you ideally want a box deep enough to fit two trays on top of each other, leaving the rest of the box for taller items.

There are sewing and gear boxes designed to take larger items, many with compartments and removable trays, but most of these are very expensive. This set up cost me less than $5 AUD and is easy to use.

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[image description: two photos, taken on a blue, white and black night sky silhouette quilt cover, of a light brown cardboard box with a blue triangle pattern on the sides. The lid, face up, sits beside the box and hand-drawn text in blue Sharpie reads “fidget kit” followed by a curlicue. Two white baskets, sitting on top of each other, occupy the top half of the box.

The top basket contains various toys: jointed snakes, spinners, Tangles, hedge balls, a prickle ball, a bun squishy, a mini snake puzzle, telephone cord bracelets, a small penguin plush, Hama bead loops, a marble loop.

The bottom basket also contains various toys: roller bead lanyards, bead rings, balloon stress balls, telephone cord hair ties, bouncy balls, a makeup brush.

The bottom half of the box contains tubs of Play-Doh, tubs of kinetic sand, a long and green jointed snake, an elephant handheld chewable/teether, a black silicone bangle, a purple drawstring bag, a large snake puzzle, a mini Tsum Tsum-style caterpillar plush, a Bambi Disney Tsum Tsum mini plush, a coloured mesh stress ball, a pink minky fleece bean bag, a seafoam heart-shaped plush keychain, two bath toys, a pink/yellow/green glittery plastic slinky and a pink and red makeup blending sponge.

First photo shows the lid sitting beside the box.

Second photo shows the first basket sitting on the lid, the plush keychain and bean bag sitting below it, showing the second basket and the other toys inside the box.]

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chloecorvid · 8 years ago

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For freshman going into art school: the bare bones recommendations

So ya chose to go to an art school... That’s great! 4 years of coffee and easy mac with a tin of paint thinner are in your future, friend!

But what do you actually need for an art school? Do you need the master set of pastels and oils or do you just need a pencil? Honestly... It depends on the school.

BUT!! From my own personal experience at the Kansas City Art Institute, I’m going to make a list of things to bring and what not to bring (at least on move in day).

HERE WE GO!

The dorm.

Every college is different on how their dorms work. Some are communal (like KCAI) some are single room apartments. But these basics should help you know what to buy and what to leave behind

( NOTE: every college has a different guide on what to bring and what not to bring. Please adhere to your school’s rules to avoid fines.)

YES list--the things you absolutely should bring

-mini fridge (2.5 cubic ft is good, if you share with your roommate you can go bigger)

-microwave; you OR your roommate. no one needs 2 microwaves.

-string lights. for when ya wanna see your desk but your roommate’s asleep.

-small trashcan. bring a pack of trashbags--draw string is the best.

-shower caddy/bag with flip flops. shower shoes are expensive, flip flops work the same.

-house shoes. for those cold days and walking to the bathroom.

-a small shelf/storage ottoman/storage seat. You want to have space to store your dry foods and textbooks, but you wanna be able to have a seat other than your desk chair.

-shoe organizer. whether it actually holds your shoes or not, this is great or organizing things. socks, cleaning supplies, hairspray and febreeze are off your desk and out of your closet.

-door mirror. you can get some pretty good ones for cheap at walmart or target. be sure of your door dimensions first though.

-2nd phone charger/long phone cable. for charging your phone in bed or at your desk. you never know how far away the outlet will be.

-fairly new power strip. just to be safe and to plug all your stuff into.

-body pillow if you don’t like cold walls.

-a notebook for each class that involves reading or note taking. you might think you can use a binder for all your classes, but easier organization and lighter backpacks are always good. also keep a highlighter and pen with each notebook. it’ll be well worth it, trust me. no one likes losing pens on exam days.

-at least 2 rolls of quarters (about $20). laundry. it costs $. at KCAI my laundry usually runs at $3.25 because i add a little more drying time.

-some sort of storage for your desk that isn’t super heavy. I’m currently using both a plastic crate from walmart for books and a cardboard box to keep stuff away from where I work.

-water filter pitcher. water purity is different everywhere, and even though the water may be clean, a lot of people get sick their first week in a new area just because of the water difference. a filter eases that discomfort just a bit more.

-folding laundry hamper. I say folding because it’s easier on move in day and it holds more. win win!

-basic cleaning supplies. messes happen.

-ETHERNET Cable. the wi-fi WILL go out while you’re at school. it’s just going to. so have an ethernet cable the proper length from the plug to your desk for your computer. (Note: ethernet is only best when the wi-fi is out. it connects to main campus computers and that’s dangerous. PLEASE only use when the wi-fi is down.)

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NO!! list--leave this behind.

-your massive collection of books. I have too many here myself, but you’re not gonna read or use personal reference books as much as you think. Bring only what you use more than once a month.

-stereo system. no one likes overly noisy neighbors.

-pots and pans. unless you live in a swanky apartment dorm with a kitchen, you’re never gonna use that stuff. a coffee mug, bowl, and a microwave are as about as 4-star restaurant as you’re gonna get.

-movies in cases/videogames WITH cases. use a cd binder. works the same and saves space.

-a bunch of fancy clothes. you’ll really only need 2, maybe 3 nice outfits in art school. pack 2 weeks of tops with 1 week of pants. saves space and laundry you have to do if you alternate weeks. coats, jackets, and cardigans are up to your style.

-anything that takes up more floor space than your fridge or ottoman. UNLESS you know for a fact that you’re gonna set up your desk under your bed in a “T” formation, there’s not much room. so consider a floor pouf or a cushion to go behind the ottoman to make a seat with a back.

-a bunch of purses, shoes, or hats. Again, UNLESS you know exactly how the room is laid out it’s hard to figure out space. if you use a purse, 2 maybe 3 is the most you’ll need. shoes are basically this: everyday, everyday #2, shoes for rain/snow, 2 pairs of nicer shoes, and flip flops for the room if you don’t use houseshoes.

-your vast collection of coffee/tea mugs. I’m sorry, but you’re gonna have to pick favorites. at most you’ll use 2-3. I personally only have 1 here and then I have my water bottle.

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Other than those things, check with your school list when it’s available to you to see what you need and what you don’t. Once you’ve filled the checklist THEN you can start bringing other things like books, pillows, electric kettles, irons, etc.

Every school is different, and KCAI has its own guidelines on what is or isn’t allowed. See what rules you can wiggle around and disguise based on your own needs. (aka not illegal stuff. duh. but like mattress pads and extension cords.

Now that the dorm is covered, let’s get to actual art stuff!

The short answer: every school’s different. and KCAI’s freshman/ foundations year is unique compared to other schools’. The reason being is that aside from animation and film, foundation year is like a free sample buffet on what majors there are. We have still lifes, charcoal, woodshop, illustration, writing, sculpture, painting, and individualized work all year. 2nd semester is when classes get more focused but still. it’s kinda crazy but really nice in the long run.

The budget that’s recommended IS a bit um... well... depends on the teacher. I personally had a teacher who liked for us to do a bunch of stuff without fully using our materials or would have assignments where new materials would run out and we’d have to buy more.

A safe budget for supplies is about $200 per semester. Now, that’s for supplies only. Take into account food and amazon shipping and emergencies for the rest of your $.

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Stuff you’ll need that they don’t tell you in the beginning of the year

KCAI offers a “FOUNDATION KIT” at the beginning of the year that is about $250 all together. The list they give you is well organized so you can buy stuff on your own to save money. See what you already have or can buy for cheaper prices before you buy the kit.

Now, again, every teacher is different. Here’s the BASIC list based on mine and other friends’ experiences.

-glue gun. sold in the KCAI campus art store. usually comes with foundation kit. I got a nice Superbonder dual temp. gun at Hobby Lobby with a stand. Works great and has a long cord.

-more hot glue sticks than you thought was possible. sold in the KCAI campus art store. sculpture and cardboard are gonna be big parts in the beginning of the year, but you’ll be thankful later on. be SURE you’re using dual temp. sticks and the proper size for your glue gun.

-sandpaper/ sandpaper block. sold in the KCAI campus art store. not too expensive, like $5. the sanders are gonna be busy in woodshop.

-safety goggles. sold in the KCAI campus art store. wood dust and/chips hurt. just get some simple safety glasses.

-masks. sold in the KCAI campus art store. not too expensive. get a new one every 3 weeks. about 2 needed in total.

-measuring tape. sold in the KCAI campus art store. OR go to walmart/home depot for cheaper. mine is a 12 ft self-lock one. it’s pretty good.

-painter’s tape. sold in the KCAI campus art store. I think it comes in the foundation kit, but you’re gonna run out. get at walmart for cheaper.

-(not a need but it’s super helpful) trashbag taped to your desk. saves trips to the trashcan and helps your space stay tidier.

-speedball carver. sold in the KCAI campus art store. to carve screenprinting rubber stamps when you get into pattern. PERSONALLY I ordered a set of wood whittling tools on amazon that work the same, were cheaper, and work on more than just rubber stamps (pumpkin carving!!)

-baby wipes. you don’t really NEED these, as sinks exist, but when you work with charcoal and you don’t have enough time between the next drawing or lunch, these help a bunch.

-push pins. sold in the KCAI campus art store. teachers recommend the metal ones, I just use the clear plastic ones. less distracting when critiquing.

-BIG ruler, more of a yard stick. sold in the KCAI campus art store(?) I think it comes in the foundation kit, but you can always just buy a cheaper metal yard stick or share with a friend.

-drawing pencils. sold in the KCAI campus art store. comes with foundation kit. I’m not talking #2 pencil you use all the time, I’m talking 4B and 6H and such. Get a decent set with a sharpener.

-vine charcoal. sold in the KCAI campus art store. comes with foundation kit. this charcoal goes away FAST. get an extra box before classes start.

-white chalk. sold in the KCAI campus art store. for when your charcoal is just not erasing.

-X-acto knife. sold in the KCAI campus art store. comes with foundation kit. the blade is gonna dull down eventually so get an extra for later.

-box cutter. sold in the KCAI campus art store. think it comes with the foundation kit. Now, I personally am terrified of box cutters because I over-think injury possibilities, so I just use my x-acto knife (hello dull blades). But unless you’re a scaredy-cat like me, a simple box cutter is needed.

-cutting mat, self-healing. sold in the KCAI campus art store (I thiiiiink). those weird green mats you see in sewing sections or on artist speed-draws? yeah you’re gonna need one. Big is good, small is fine too.

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Other stuff depends on the teacher. Trips to Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Blick, Creative Coldsnow (kansas city), or other places for supplies IS gonna happen. If you don’t drive, find friends who are doing supply runs too and carpool.

Art school is crazy and it’s fun, but it IS college. So keep a weekly schedule, take notes, and do your homework.

Good luck!

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The Common Thread of a Polo, Tennis and Golf Shirts

A tennis shirt is really what the vast majority are alluding to when they state "polo shirt" or "golf shirt." These are a sort of shirt that has a neckline, a few fastens down the front cut, and two side cuts on the base. They regularly accompany a chest pocket and produced using such fine textures as; sewed provoke cotton, merino fleece, and silk. Rene Lacoste, a 7-time tennis Grand Slam champ from France, is attributed as the primary individual to make the tennis shirt when he presented his shirt plan in 1929. Creating the shirt came to Lacoste in light of the fact that the tennis clothing up to that time comprised of long-sleeved shirts, pants and ties. The garments worn by tennis players on the tennis court during the nineteenth and mid twentieth hundreds of years were increasingly fitting for workplaces. Furthermore, the dress shirts worn on the courts were hardened and the ties overwhelming. Shirts Then again, Lacoste's tennis shirt had a thick neckline, was free and non-pressed, was made of arouse cotton, had side cuts at the base, and donned a more extended shirt-tail. The thick neckline, when turned up, gave security to the neck with the goal that the player didn't get sun consumed. What's fascinating about Lacoste's tennis shirt was that polo players were at that point wearing shirts of a similar structure since the late nineteenth century. In those days, they wore long-sleeved shirts that had a conservative neckline. These shirts were made of thick Oxford-fabric cotton. Despite the fact that the neckline of this shirt-style was thick and didn't always fold from the breeze, these polo shirts were as yet not happy nor were they advantageous to wear. Along these lines, when polo players found Lacoste's shirt structure during the 1930s, they didn't mull over receiving his plan for their polo shirt. It didn't take long for tennis shirts and polo shirts to be synonymous. At the point when the 1950s came around, polo shirts were viewed as formal tennis clothing in the United States. Indeed, even tennis players were calling their clothing "polo shirt". In actuality, however, the "polo shirt" was in reality originally worn during a tennis match-up and not during a polo match-up. The polo shirt arrived at its pinnacle of notoriety in 1967 when Ralph Lauren presented his unique attire line appropriately named Polo. Ralph Lauren's shirts weren't made for players to wear during polo match-ups however the relationship of the polo shirt with the possibility of relaxation pushed his shirt into a moment hit with non-polo players. Golf clothing used to be formal, however in the twentieth century, golfers began to wear not so much formal but rather more accommodating golf attire. It wasn't simply polo players who begun receiving the tennis shirt as standard games clothing, yet golfers too. Today, you'll see most golfers wearing these shirts at competitions. Nonetheless, since golf is altogether different from tennis, the tennis shirts for golfers must have an alternate cut structure which separates the golf shirt from a tennis shirt. Tennis shirts are so basic today; Shirts they are worn by for all intents and purposes anybody whether they play sports or not. People wear them paying little heed to event. Dress organizations commonly have their very own form of Lacoste's shirt. These shirts are the ideal clothing for times when round-neckline shirts are too casual and formal business wear is excessively overdressed. You'll discover semi-proficient individuals and those in the retail business regularly wearing tennis shirts to work. In numerous work environment conditions, these shirts are satisfactory work clothing as they're savvy and easygoing. At that point during the 1990s, the tennis shirt turned into the standard clothing (business casual/easygoing) in the innovative business. This in the long run spread to different businesses. Organizations in the long run began printing their logos on tennis shirts when they turned into the corporate attire. Thusly, the shirts give a definitive easygoing work wear while setting corporate personality and consistency among representatives simultaneously. In sports, tennis shirts are the standard clothing. Caddies, umpires, and commentators wear tennis shirts. The shirts are likewise ordinarily worn in schools both by educators and understudies. In numerous schools, these shirts are really the necessary uniform. Tennis shirts are, most importantly, related intimately with sports, so most tennis shirts come in light hues, with white being the most run of the mill shading. Beside the shading, the "tennis tail" is another element of the shirt structure. Tennis shirts normally have a back that is a couple of centimeters longer than the front of the shirt. This is really a unique plan by Lacoste. The tennis tail is planned with the end goal that when a tennis player inclines forward, the back of the shirt stays took care of his shorts.

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giftnger01 · 6 years ago

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The Common Thread of a Polo, Tennis and Golf Shirts

A tennis shirt is really what a great many people are alluding to when they state "polo shirt" or "golf shirt." These are a sort of shirt that has a neckline, a few fastens down the front cut, and two side cuts on the base. SHIRTS They regularly accompany a chest pocket and produced using such fine textures as; sewed arouse cotton, merino fleece, and silk.

Rene Lacoste, a 7-time tennis Grand Slam victor from France, is attributed as the primary individual to make the tennis shirt when he presented his shirt structure in 1929. Creating the shirt came to Lacoste on the grounds that the tennis clothing up to that time comprised of long-sleeved shirts, pants and ties. SHIRTS The garments worn by tennis players on the tennis court during the nineteenth and mid twentieth hundreds of years were progressively proper for workplaces. In addition, the dress shirts worn on the courts were hardened and the ties overwhelming.

Then again, Lacoste's tennis shirt had a thick neckline, was free and non-pressed, was made of provoke cotton, had side cuts at the base, and wore a more extended shirt-tail. The thick neckline, when turned up, gave assurance to the neck so the player didn't get sun consumed.

What's intriguing about Lacoste's tennis shirt was that polo players were at that point wearing shirts of a similar plan since the late nineteenth century. In those days, they wore long-sleeved shirts that had a traditional neckline. These shirts were made of thick Oxford-fabric cotton. Despite the fact that the neckline of this shirt-style was thick and didn't always fold from the breeze, these polo shirts SHIRTS were as yet not happy nor were they advantageous to wear. Therefore, when polo players found Lacoste's shirt plan during the 1930s, they didn't mull over receiving his structure for their polo shirt.

It didn't take long for tennis shirts and polo shirts to be synonymous. At the point when the 1950s came around, polo shirts were viewed as formal tennis clothing in the United States. Indeed, even tennis players were calling their clothing "polo shirt". As a general rule, however, the "polo shirt" was in reality initially worn during a tennis match-up and not during a polo match-up.

The polo shirt arrived at its pinnacle of prominence in 1967 when Ralph Lauren presented his unique apparel line appropriately named Polo. Ralph Lauren's shirts weren't made for players to wear during polo match-ups however the SHIRTS relationship of the polo shirt with the possibility of relaxation pushed his shirt into a moment hit with non-polo players.

Golf clothing used to be formal, however in the twentieth century, golfers began to wear not so much formal but rather more agreeable golf attire. It wasn't simply polo players who begun embracing the tennis shirt as standard games clothing, yet golfers also. Today, you'll see most golfers wearing these shirts at competitions. Be that as it may, since golf is altogether different from tennis, the tennis shirts for golfers must have an alternate cut plan which separates the golf shirt from a tennis shirt.

Tennis shirts are so normal today; they are worn by for all intents and purposes anybody whether they play sports or not. People wear them paying little heed to event. Apparel organizations ordinarily have their own form of Lacoste's shirt. These shirts are the ideal clothing for times when round-neckline shirts are too casual and formal business wear is excessively overdressed. SHIRTS You'll discover semi-proficient individuals and those in the retail business frequently wearing tennis shirts to work. In numerous working environment conditions, these shirts are adequate work clothing as they're brilliant and easygoing.

At that point during the 1990s, the tennis shirt turned into the standard clothing (business casual/easygoing) in the innovative business. This in the long run spread to different enterprises. Organizations inevitably began printing their logos on tennis shirts when they turned into the corporate attire. Along these lines, the shirts give a definitive easygoing work wear while setting corporate character and consistency among representatives simultaneously.

In sports, tennis shirts are the standard clothing. Caddies, umpires, and commentators wear tennis shirts. The shirts are additionally regularly worn in schools both by instructors and understudies. In numerous schools, these shirts are really the necessary uniform.

Tennis shirts are, most importantly, related intimately with sports, so most tennis shirts come in light hues, with white being the most ordinary shading. Beside the shading, the "tennis tail" is another component of the shirt structure. Tennis shirts commonly have a back that is a couple of centimeters longer than the front of the shirt. This is really a unique plan by Lacoste. The tennis tail is planned with the end goal that when a tennis player inclines forward, the back of the shirt stays took care of his shorts.

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Don’t feel like trekking up and down the stairways with a shouting child with every unclean baby diaper? Yeah, me neither.

Changing tables are terrific, yet the fact is you will not always be in a baby’s room. That’s when baby caddy organizer come in handy. Caddies make diaper changes mobile and maintain everything you require done in one place.

Types of Baby Caddy Organizer

The primary step in choosing a diaper caddy is determining what type of caddy you want.

There are 3 main types to pick from:

Portable Caddy: This is one of the most prominent sorts of baby diaper caddy organizer today, as the majority of moms and dads like being able to quickly relocate from room to room, or even utilize it for travel. Portable caddies are generally tiny with a handy and also have enough space for products for a day or two.

Hanging Caddy: These sort of caddies hang on playards, cribs, walls, as well as in storage rooms, and while they are technically portable, they aren’t the most convenient to transfer, so many moms and dads simply leave them in one location. Hanging caddies are generally larger, so they can hold a lot more products than other caddies, however still liberate room in the nursery

Stationary Caddy: These are the least common type of caddy, as they are suggested to remain in one place and also use up room on the changing table. They do make the company much easier though. If you have the additional place on your changing table and also don’t mind going to the nursery for diaper modifications, then this may be the sort of caddy for you.

What Should I look for in a Baby diaper Caddy?

After you choose what sort of baby caddy organizer you desire, there are some other key features that will help you determine which caddy is best for you.

Cost: You will definitely need to consider the price of your wanted caddy into your budget. You may need to choose a lower price if the cash just isn’t there.

Material: Baby diaper changes can get untidy fast, so you will probably desire your baby diaper caddy to be made with easy-to-clean products. The best ones are made from plastic, polyester, or stain-resistant products. Several caddies today can quickly be spot cleaned or thrown in the cleaning machine.

Dimension: Do you want a little baby diaper caddy that does not fit a lot, yet can conveniently be stashed out of sight, or would you instead have a larger caddy that can fit several days’ worth of things? Remember: You will definitely need a bigger caddy if you’re having doubles or intending on making use of towel diapers.

Color: Would you instead have a gender-specific color like pink or blue, or do you desire something unisex that will look excellent in any room and can be used for multiple youngsters?

Storage space: The amount, as well as the size of storage space, is constantly a key factor in discovering a good diaper caddy organizer. When searching for caddies, be sure to think about what you intend to save in it and also analyze the variety of compartments, pockets, as well as shelves to see if it compares. The less splitting up a caddy has, the tougher it will certainly be to locate things you need and that will certainly make diaper adjustments much longer and difficult.

Strong Handle: Select a portable caddy with a strong handle, so you can easily grab it when you remain in a rush. It’s even much better if the manage fits over your shoulder, as this maximizes both your hands for your baby.

If It Includes A Changing Pad: Choosing a caddy with a consisted of changing pad will certainly mark one less purchase off your list. However, numerous mamas are great with utilizing prefolds, burp cloths, or a getting blanket as a changing pad.

What Should I Shop In My Diaper Caddy?

What you save in your baby diaper caddy will most likely change as your baby grows. You will certainly want to save whatever you assume you’ll utilize for your baby each day.

Some of these essentials include:

Baby diapers, of course.Wipes.Diaper lotion.Hand sanitizer.Spray bottle, if you make use of fabric wipes.Changing pad, cloth, or receiving blanket to change child on.A toy or two to maintain your busy bee distracted.

Some mothers also like to include of the following:

Burp towel.Cream.Spare pacifier.Nail clippers.Thermostat.Cotton balls.Nasal aspirator.Hairbrush.Change of clothing.

Can I Just Utilize A Storage Container I Already Have?

If money simply doesn’t allow for a baby caddy organizer, try not to worry. There are various other organizational alternatives. You just have to be a little innovative. Browse around your home to see if there’s a storage space container that’s not getting used or sew your own.

Some mothers will even use a cleaning caddy, a shower caddy, or a little mesh buck store caddy. If your storage space option does not have any kind of areas to it, you can always repurpose makeup or travel bags to organize your essentials.

If you are looking for the Best and affordable baby caddy organizer on Amazon For Easy Diaper Changes that will not just make you happy but fits your individual lifestyle, you can check out imusicat Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer that have all baby items in ONE place to save time.

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The Best Baby Caddy Organizer on Amazon for Easy Diaper Changes

Don’t feel like trekking up and down the stairways with a shouting child with every unclean baby diaper? Yeah, me neither.

Changing tables are terrific, yet the fact is you will not always be in a baby's room. That's when baby caddy organizer come in handy. Caddies make diaper changes mobile and maintain everything you require done in one place.

Types of Baby Caddy Organizer

The primary step in choosing a diaper caddy is determining what type of caddy you want.

There are 3 main types to pick from:

Hanging Caddy: These sort of caddies hang on playards, cribs, walls, as well as in storage rooms, and while they are technically portable, they aren't the most convenient to transfer, so many moms and dads simply leave them in one location. Hanging caddies are generally larger, so they can hold a lot more products than other caddies, however still liberate room in the nursery

Stationary Caddy: These are the least common type of caddy, as they are suggested to remain in one place and also use up room on the changing table. They do make the company much easier though. If you have the additional place on your changing table and also don't mind going to the nursery for diaper modifications, then this may be the sort of caddy for you.

What Should I look for in a Baby diaper Caddy?

After you choose what sort of baby caddy organizer you desire, there are some other key features that will help you determine which caddy is best for you.

Cost: You will definitely need to consider the price of your wanted caddy into your budget. You may need to choose a lower price if the cash just isn't there.

Dimension: Do you want a little baby diaper caddy that does not fit a lot, yet can conveniently be stashed out of sight, or would you instead have a larger caddy that can fit several days’ worth of things? Remember: You will definitely need a bigger caddy if you're having doubles or intending on making use of towel diapers.

Color: Would you instead have a gender-specific color like pink or blue, or do you desire something unisex that will look excellent in any room and can be used for multiple youngsters?

Strong Handle: Select a portable caddy with a strong handle, so you can easily grab it when you remain in a rush. It's even much better if the manage fits over your shoulder, as this maximizes both your hands for your baby.

What Should I Shop In My Diaper Caddy?

What you save in your baby diaper caddy will most likely change as your baby grows. You will certainly want to save whatever you assume you'll utilize for your baby each day.

Some of these essentials include:

Some mothers also like to include of the following:

Burp towel.Cream.Spare pacifier.Nail clippers.Thermostat.Cotton balls.Nasal aspirator.Hairbrush.Change of clothing.

Can I Just Utilize A Storage Container I Already Have?

If money simply doesn't allow for a baby caddy organizer, try not to worry. There are various other organizational alternatives. You just have to be a little innovative. Browse around your home to see if there's a storage space container that's not getting used or sew your own.

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15 One-Day DIY Projects Inside and Outside Your Home

Have you ever made a Pinterest board of fun and easy home do-it-yourself projects but you never seem to complete them?

I know I have, and it can often feel discouraging to see your board begin to build up with a list of to-dos you don’t have time to complete. But with a little prioritization and time management, you can hone in on a few one-day projects that can make you feel like you’re getting things done.

When it comes to DIY projects inside and outside your home, train your eye toward a couple quick wins by collecting a list of one-day projects that can spruce up your space and your morale.

Indoor

There are infinite opportunities to spruce up your indoor space with small DIY projects. From organization to decoration, these one-day DIY projects can make your space fun and functional.

Put a Cork in It!

Image: Simply Designing

Open a bottle of wine and check out this first DIY that takes the concept of a cork bulletin board literally.

This DIY found on Simply Designing is easy and fun! Choose a picture frame you like, arrange wine corks on it to figure out how they fit best, and then glue them on.

Pour yourself a glass and celebrate this easy home DIY!

Tip: If you’re gluing the corks directly on top of a picture, paint over the picture first in a solid color so the image doesn’t show through any cracks.

Sign, Sealed, Delivered

Image: House by Hoff

Now that you’ve got that Stevie Wonder song stuck in your head, take a look at this next one-day DIY that displays your creativity in a few easy steps. Found on House by Hoff, this DIY makes it easy to create your own Pinterest-worthy sign.

Simply take an old piece of wood, in whatever size or shade you desire, and stencil a message or word you want on the sign with chalk paint and a sponge brush.

Tip: After the paint on your sign dries, seal your sign with a polycrylic finish.

Moving on Up

Image: Domestically Speaking

Are you looking for a creative way to store your throw blankets in your living room? Look no further.

This DIY found on Domestically Speaking is a cheap and easy way to create a DIY blanket ladder for under $10. Check out their step-by-step guide and add a cozy addition to a room in your home.

Picture-Perfect Plants

Image: Liz Marie Blog

Say cheese! This next DIY is a quick and easy way to dress up a room in your home.

Liz Marie Blog created a guide for making a DIY picture frame terrarium out of dollar store picture frames. You’ll be surprised what a little coat of paint can do!

Don’t worry if the green thumb gene skipped your generation (mine sure did). Check out our article on “8 Indoor and Outdoor Plants for People Without a Green Thumb.”

Tip: If you don’t want the hassle of caring for a real plant, opt for fake plants – they require no effort and still make a statement!

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Image: West Elm

This DIY project just might be the fairest of them all (evil queen not included). Turn a few mirrors into an artistic installation in your home. By using geometric mirror wall stickers and arranging them into a pattern, your wall becomes a work of art!

Check out the article from West Elm for design inspiration!

Tip: For an eclectic look, try mixing different metals like gold and silver to make a statement on your wall!

Don’t Be Shelf-ish

Image: A Pair & A Spare

This next DIY is great if you have an over-abundance of books, knick-knacks, shoes … anything that takes up space in your home. No need for bookcases and side tables; take a step in the right direction with ladder shelves.

DIY ladder shelves, found on A Pair & A Spare, are an easy way to store and display your treasures that might otherwise clutter the side tables in your home. With just a ladder and a few pieces of plywood, you’re on your way to making a storage statement piece.

You’ve Got Mail

Image: A House Full of Sunshine

If you feel lost in a sea of snail mail, it might be time to take the stacks of paper off your kitchen counter and sort them into organization bins.

A House Full of Sunshine has a cheap and easy tutorial to sort through your mail. By painting a few dollar store wire caddies and gluing on tiny chalkboard frames, you’re able to better organize your mail and clear up your counter space.

Tip: Try attaching the finished product to a nearby wall to clear up space and keep your mail at eye level.

Gate Expectations

Image: Knick of Time

Whether you have an indoor pet or a curious toddler, you might want to consider a gate in your home that keeps them safe and sound.

Knick of Time has a creative DIY for a picket fence gate that attaches to the doorways of your home. While most protective gates look unstylish and awkward in your home, this DIY is stylish and fun! Check out the DIY project that keep your loved ones safe while not compromising the beauty of your space.

Outdoors

Ah, the great outdoors. Maybe you’ve pinned a few outdoor DIYs to enhance the curb appeal of your home. Maybe you just want to work outside. Whatever your motivation, these next one-day projects are easy and a great way to have fun under the sun.

Sew You Think You Can Decorate

Image: Blue I Style

I can’t sew to save my life, so this no-sew cushion DIY is right up my alley!

This DIY found on Blue I Style is especially helpful for any outdoor furniture you might have that needs to be reupholstered. Since I’ve got you on pins and needles, the secret to no-sew is to use safety pins to secure pieces of thick outdoor fabric around the cushions.

Tip: You can also seal the fabric over the cushions with a fusible bonding web (found at most craft stores) and an iron.

Kick Back

Image: Funky Junk Interiors

Couches aren’t just for the inside of your home. Make your porch cozy and comfortable with a pallet wood sofa.

Funky Junk Interiors has a great DIY couch that will only take a day to build. By using recycled wood pallets, you’re able to save a few bucks as well.

Check out their tutorial and then explore some more ways to transform your porch into a unique living space.

Fired Up

Image: 99 Pallets

Summer is a time for late-night bonfires and marshmallow roasting. If building a fire pit has been on your DIY to-do list for a while, wait no longer!

DIY pallet fire pits are easy and inexpensive. This DIY, found on 99 Pallets, allows you to create a unique fire pit with firewood storage. With a few pallets, concrete tiles and a steel pot, you’re ready to roast marshmallows on a cool summer night.

Now you’re ready to set the date for your next outdoor BBQ party!

Let It Grow

Image: Anika’s DIY Life

Say goodbye to ordinary planters and try your hand at a unique way to display flowers outside your home. Not only is it easier than maintaining a garden, but it’s also a decorative statement piece outside your home.

Check out this DIY on Anika’s DIY Life that teaches you how to build a three-tiered planter box for only $10! It’s cost-efficient and fast for your one-day project schedule.

Tip: Try displaying the structure on your front porch to enhance the curb appeal of your home and make your front door area brighter.

When One Door Closes

Image: Lolly Jane

Speaking of your front door, give a new life to the front of your home by painting a fresh coat of paint on your front door. Think about it: The front door might be your guests’ first interaction with your home. Make it something they’ll remember!

Lolly Jane has a great DIY on how to paint your front door, with recommendations on paint and painter’s tape that’ll make the project quick and easy!

Tip: Take the cue from Lolly Jane and try painting your door a fun and unique color that complements the exterior of your home while still stands out as a statement!

Addressed Up and Nowhere To Go

Image: A Little Craft in Your Day

Let your creativity flow with this next one-day DIY by creating a customized house address number sign that reflects you/your family’s personality!

A Little Craft in Your Day suggests using a monogram of your last name as the base for your address number. For example, if your family’s last name is Smith, use a letter “S” as the base of your sign.

Check out the tutorial and let your creativity flow!

Tip: Make sure your house address is still clearly displayed after you’ve completed the craft. You still want people to be able to find your home!

Swing for the Fences

Image: The Merrythought

Nothing is more relaxing than an outdoor swing, and this DIY pallet swing, found on The Merrythought, takes relaxation to the next level with a swing bed!

Check out the simple and quick tutorial that utilizes pallets, rope and a mattress or cushion to make the ultimate lazy day.

Dress it up with a few cozy pillows and a blanket for even more comfort!

Get Started

With so many easy and cheap DIYs, it’s hard to know where to get started. Take a look around your home and find the areas that might need the most attention and get cracking on your Pinterest dream DIY board.

Have you recently completed a one-day home DIY project? Give us the inside scoop in the comments below!

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