Check out Pack Rat Magazine Issue #1!

It’s hard being artsy in the professional world, especially when all you really want out of your career is a little flair.  Well, if your dress code at work has you all suited up, try colorizing your wardrobe with this very feminine twist on the classic business card holder.  One of several tutorials found on Little Thing (y.a.b., crafting blog that is), this cute little number is sure to get noticed.

Check out Pack Rat Magazine, Issue #1!

I’m sure we’ve all seen the many different tutorials on how to crochet a bag out of plastic bags. Although the recycled bag make my little Pack Rat heart all aflutter, after I’ve seen a bunch of slight variantions on the same theme I begin to feel ho-hum about it. But I came across a website that has revived my interest. My Recycled Bags takes plastic bag crocheting to a whole new level, with super cute designs, like the Ribbon Sling Bag pictured below. Not to mention the snazzy evening purses made out of VCR tape that they have tutorials for. So once and for all, STOP cluttering land fills with plastic bags (I know, I know. I’m a sinner too) and start turning that trash into treasure.