Boutique ideas for School

Covers for computers, sewing machine, or any other thing that needs to be dust protected.


It is that time of the year for schools to ask for you to add to their budget, in the way of Spring Boutiques. I remember when I was asked to donate $50.00 or a boutique items worth $50.00. I would think the bill has gone up to at the very least $75.00. Of course, if you didn't bring something in then you were charged the money on your total tab, for the year. So I brought something in, and have helped many a friend to make something.

What about this idea.............machine covers, for just about everything. Everyone has a computer sitting around, whether you are using it or not. Most everybody is using their iPhone or cell phone as a cute little computer.
Kindle could use a nice carrying case of fabric, just like a book cover? Since I like touching paper on the book, or audiobooks, I couldn't tell if this is a good idea.

Gather up these items...
l. sewing machine...easy straight stitch sewing. Maybe granny can do this one for you.
2. left over fabric, or clear plastic yardage.
3. thread to match the item
4. measure the item etc sewing machine, computer or printer.
5. Then cut to your measurements adding an inch for seams/bottom for ease taking on & off computer screen. Sew the sides... ViolÁ
money made.

Check out my pic's, I have a window that is open everyday in the spring and summer, so I really need a cover for my screen, all that dust is blowing in from the window. Can't afford to buy a new screen.






If to much work 4 U, then my ever favorite is BFF vase.




I need to give out a rule of thumb for doing up the bud vases. Measure your vase, for example 12 inches, you should note the top of the entire vase should be no taller than 24". That would include the ting-ting, filler, baby breath and the rose.
What I am saying is the total vase shouldn't be any taller than 24 inches(if your vase is 12 inches tall). It is very easy to go over board with ting-ting. You need to think of the proportions of the item you are making. I also want to note right now..... I put a bend in the rose stem near the top. Do you think every rose is perfectly straight?

When you cut your rose use those side cutters, and you will need to bend the stem to get the darn thing to cut through the stem, but please save the bottom half of the stem. You can use it for hot glueing some wispy filler. They always come in handy for those little extras you may need for the next project or to cut up some of the filler so your bud vase doesn't look to much filler (you may not see the rose, it is the main focus of the vase).

Ok now we are ready to add the resin. Cut off the top of your 10 or 12 oz water bottle. pour equal amounts of both resins into the bottle. (you can practice with one vase so mix up a third of each bottle, but you will need to use up the entire contents very soon, within days). You will need to stir the two together, not like you are making a cake or beating up egg whites. You need to stir so you do not make bubbles, remember when you had to blend in egg whites into angle food cake mixes? You have your vase empty with the exception of the rocks or crystals. Pour your resin mixture slowly down the center of the vase, don't get any resin on the side of the vase. fill to the level you think water looks good. You don't need even to cover the rocks. Think real what you have seen in bub vases sitting on your desk. Watch out for bubbles? Do you see bubbles in a real bud vase?

Then reassemble your flowers in the vase, I like to put the rose in first. Load up the filler and ting-ting. Finish up with adding the baby's breath and wiring the ribbon bow on the the rose stem or you can use a plastic card holder if you brought one from your florist. Do you have a card to attach to the plastic thing. Put thank you or with lots of love. Do something silly?


Lets add up the cost of this project

rose (2) @ 3.95 7.90
Vases (3)@ 1.00 3.00
rocks & crystals @ 1.00 2.00
baby breath 2.50 2.50
filler (found in craft closet) .00
resin water 12.99 minus 40% 7.80 (used a 40% coupon @ Jo ANN'S)
ribbon 1.00
total 24.20 divide by 3 8.07

I think that makes a very good gift price.