Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Making Practical Beautiful

As most everyone knows, having a toddler means having messes...lots and lots of messes! And all of those messes and spills and dirty little chubby hands that need wiping use up a lot of wash cloths! I stopped using paper towels about a year ago, mostly because I knew that there could be a better way to clean up spills and not waste so much paper, but what to do with all of those wash cloths that were piling up between laundry loads??? Once again my burlap stash came to the rescue and I made this cute little wash cloth bag that hangs on the door to my pantry in my kitchen. The loose weave of the burlap allows air circulation so that the cloths don't start to sour...a smell that I just abhor...and the sweet little love birds that I painted on the bag add a bit of whimsy to what is really just a matter of practicality. I really do love making practical beautiful!





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15 comments:

  1. GailMarch 2, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Sweet, Gracie. :) You were always good at making practical things beautiful....even from the earlier years when you tried to "hide" your radio in an antique cigar box in Fairview when we were growing up. I always envied how pretty your room was! Ha...still do!

    Love you,

    Gail

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  2. CharityMarch 2, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Well, that may be one of the best ideas ever. I have wanted to start using cloth napkins, but how to keep them sorted was a question I had and this would soo work for that.

    Cha Cha

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  3. Kristen @ Moms Sharpening MomsMarch 2, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Awesome idea! I still keep a stash of wash cloths upstairs for spills and dirty hands/faces...this would be a great way to store them!

    Thanks for this!

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  4. stefanieMarch 2, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    good idea!

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  5. MichelleMarch 2, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    This is a great idea, the design on the front is cute!!

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  6. AngieMarch 2, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    I love burlap! And, what a creative way to use it. Love the birds on the cover, too! Congrats on your little one on the way...June is my birthday, too! It is a fabulous month to be born in.

    Hugs ~ Angie

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  7. EnchantedBellaMarch 2, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    What a wonderful idea! I have a toddler too and yes I know how messy it can get. I have thrown away many smelly wash cloths. I will have to find some burlap so I can make one. Thanks

    Rebecca

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  8. marmieluMarch 2, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    How clever! That's a great idea. Hmmmm...
    Mary Lou

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  9. TOTEally Posh!March 2, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    What a great idea! I have a toddler, too, am having the same dilemna.

    Thanks for the tip!

    I see we're both doing Living with Lindsay's Challenge... good luck!

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  10. Heather FeatherMarch 2, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    I love it!

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  11. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 2, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Grace,
    You have a great idea here...your bag is soooo CUTE...love the burlap look! Thanks for coming to my first NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS party...hope to see you here next week:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  12. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMarch 3, 2010 at 3:08 AM

    Very pretty and practical idea. Have a great day. Many blessings, Tammy

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 3, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    How cute and I love the idea behind this Grace! I'll bet this could be used for other things, too!

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  14. Holly LefevreMarch 3, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    What a fabulous idea! Burlap may be the best material ever! And your little birdies are too cute. Thanks for stopping by 504 Main.
    Holly

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  15. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenMarch 7, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Great idea! I love the little birds you painted! So sweet.

    Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours day!

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