I had a brilliant idea a few weeks ago. I wanted to make my inspiration box for Stacy's class, TWELVE. which will begin this week (YAY!) but I had limited supplies available since I live in China. Yes, I can get creative, but even that can become complicated and time consuming due to transportation issues, etc. I won't bore you with the details!
Anyway, I had a stroke of genius when I realized I had enough cardboard inserts in my Project Life 12x12 page protectors to cut up and use for my inspiration file. HURRAY!
I measured out the sizes I needed, got out my craft knife & Basic Grey cutting mat and had my dividers cut in no time.
I really wanted to use this Sephora box I had lying around (no Target or other adorable organizing stores in my neighborhood) since it isn't too big and even though Stacy said not to have a lid for your box, I love it's magnetic lid!
I figure if it is cumbersome, the design of the box allows me to cut it off easily if need be.
What do you think? I love it and can't wait to cover it with cute patterned paper when I get home. I wasn't able to decorate the box before leaving China for the holidays, but it is ready for me when I return mid-January. I'll be sure to post my finished project when I am finally able to finish.
In the meantime, I will use a three ring binder with page protectors to use as my sections.
I can't wait for January 1st when TWELVE. begins.
Speaking of January 1st, I will be hosting a One Little Word blog hop that goes live at 8 AM PST. It is the first day of Ali Edward's 2012 class and over two dozen new & returning students are getting together to wrap up last year's class and reveal our words for 2012. Click here to see our One Little Word blog hops from 2012.
EDITED on Jan 3, 2012: Just found out I have a really awesome BPC give-away coming up on MY BLOG! More details coming very soon...
I found your blog today through the OLW message board and I love it. I am also taking Twelve and Move More Eat Well this year. It will be fun to track our progress.
Posted by: Becky H | January 01, 2012 at 17:26
Hi Becky! Thanks for your comment. I look forward to seeing you in class! Im glad you stopped by!
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | January 02, 2012 at 21:49
Love your idea and how you repurposed something.
Posted by: Kim | January 03, 2012 at 11:02
Love re-purposing! I picked up a Project Life core kit recently and am using the box top as my inspiration file. Great minds think alike! :)
Posted by: Tammy D | January 05, 2012 at 18:54
Awesome! That would work perfectly. Yes, I would have to agree - great minds DO think alike. LOL! Will you post pics on your blog or in the class gallery? Id love to see it.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | January 05, 2012 at 19:08