IDEA OF THE WEEK // Solving the Purse Clutter Problem
Being organized is such a good feeling. But there is one thing that drives me crazy 24/7. And that is my purse.
I decided it was time to solve my “purse clutter problem” and last weekend I came up with an idea to fix it.
I was standing at my project table and happened to look up at my Rae Dunn desk set. I saw the words Write, Note and Hold. And then it hit me. Why not make bags (with words on them) to hold all of the clutter in my purse?
About a month ago I purchased these small burlap bags online from my favorite store, Save-on-crafts. You can find them here and here. They cost $3.00 each. No kidding.
So I dumped everything out of my purse (yes, this is a real photo). And started putting everything into piles to determine what categories I needed to get organized.
LIPS – lipstick, chapstick, floss and breath mints
EYES – eye drops, reading glasses and sunglasses
WRITE – pens, marker, highlighter, and pencils
FACE – makeup, sunscreen
I still haven’t put away my Silhouette machine so I knew how to get the words on the names of the bags.
I designed a stencil, printed on heat transfer paper and ironed on the words. And now my purse is so organized it’s scary!
Yes my purse is a dark scary hole. There is something with teeth somwhere down at the bottom.
Ha! Now you can solve the problem… it’s life changing!
Love this idea, the lettering and burlap bags are adorable! I subscribe to Ipsy, which sends you a small makeup pouch full of make-up/skincare types of goodies. I’ve used the bags to organize my toiletries and my big console in my SUV…and now I will do this for my purse! I switch purses often, so this will make it way easier!
My daughter and I love your IG account! She’s only 11 and is always telling me “Mom, did you see ___ on the 100 year old home IG?” We love your home!!
@bethobrien great idea ????
I CANNOT believe how clever and just plain ole “MOM COOL” these are! ???? I TOTALLY MESSED UP RHE GIVEAWAY AND PUT COTTON STEM WHERE I WAS SUPPOSE TO PUT THE MCODE???????????? I guess I will tag for friends to have a chance to win! Truly amazing mama!!