Last Saturday, I needed the hole punch and I was afraid that it was at the bottom of the children's drawer.
Friday, April 8, 2011
An Accidental Clean Leading to a Marker Roll
Have you noticed I haven't written about zone cleaning for a while? It's just the dailies getting done around here recently - meals, laundry, Sparkle & Shine. But sometimes the messes push me right over the edge and I find myself doing An Accidental Clean (Rebecca's term).
Last Saturday, I needed the hole punch and I was afraid that it was at the bottom of the children's drawer.
I meant to have Genevieve work with me, to show her a little organizational methodology, but I just couldn't bear it any longer so I ripped into it and made a very efficient job of it. . . .
until I realized the markers had no boxes or containers anymore. The short story is that the markers remained on top of the dining room buffet, a visual to-do list, until I sewed a marker roll for them.
The colored pencil wrap/roll was moderately successful, but I am pleased to say that this one is wholly successful.
And cute, in my opinion. And nice to sew something for my family for a change.
Last Saturday, I needed the hole punch and I was afraid that it was at the bottom of the children's drawer.
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Great idea, as long as they follow the rule of putting them back away. Organized mom's are one thing, keeping the children on the same page is the challenge.
I hope they partly learn by example! My approach is to let them make messes as long as the messes get cleaned up. . .but sometimes that doesn't happen.
I WANT ONE OF THOSE!!! For real. I'll email you about it! :-) Great work, as usual. I know it feels great to have that area under control...always helps me breathe easier!
You could sell those in your etsy shop, you know.
JJ, there are a ton on etsy already. I tried to stick with unique things - there aren't any hanging hand towels made with vintage/upcycled linens on etsy except mine. And the ruffle scarves are my own design too. I scheduled a photo shoot this morning so I could put more in the shop, but alas, it is raining.
But, all that to say that I do special commissions for family and friends (the orange wrap, for example; and I've done baby wipes, a quilt, and just got a request for an apron).
Very cute! A lot of "accidental cleaning" happens at my house.
I do loads of accidental cleaning, too. One thing leads to another...
I never understood the idea behind the marker/crayon wraps until this post. Of course! The boxes get broken and go missing, and this way they can all stay together. LIGHT BULB!
I think it's sweet that you recognized yourself from my post. And yes, you have been in my prayers, continually. I admire the strength that you all have displayed in the face of adversity.
Great Idea! I think that accidental cleaning happens most often here these days. Cleaning on purpose has really become a chore. ;)
I have always liked the rolls that had crayons in them. Maybe one day I will find a spare moment or break down and buy one one day.
Tracy, I *thought* that was us :) It really made my day. I can tell by the extra measures of grace that people are praying for us.
Another nice thing about wraps like this is that they travel so nicely. I used to round up some pencils and crayons and put them in a ziploc bag. Now I can scoop up the wrap and go! (and so much more pleasing to look at and touch than a plastic bag, wouldn't you agree?)
I love making pencil and crayon and marker rolls... and then I *always* somehow give them away! My own children don't own any. Isn't that silly?!
And might I add that your blog is a blessing to me. What a lovely mix of all things thrifty and homemakery and beautiful. Thanks for writing.
I want to do this too! I'm so tired of a particular little girl dumping the whole container! But I'm not sure my little guys would replace the markers. Too much effort!
And I'm an accidental cleaner as well! I can let things go for a while until it drives me crazy and motivates me to do something about it!
Gina
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