Everyone is born with creativity. But those people who appear to be super creative have a secret. They know that creativity has to be developed and exercised to come easily. I am on a quest to immerse myself in creativity of all kinds. I hope you will join me!

 How great is a project that turns out this cute and didn't cost a penny? I had all of the pieces in my stash, except for the main piece that I trash picked at Wendy's.  I admit it.


Here is what you need to make one:

• large french fry pocket 
• fabric or paper (or both) large enough to cover the pocket
• Mod Podge (I used gloss, but choose what you like)
• 1" wide grosgrain ribbon (about 9")
• a silk flower head
• 4 strong magnets
• flat paintbrush, scissors, hot glue gun and glue

 Oh yeah, sea salt!

 How I did it:

1. I opened the two side seams, they were just lightly glued.

 2. I wanted a bright color on the inside, so I decoupaged a piece of cardstock there. My paper was not long enough, so I pieced a smaller section of paper at the bottom. No problem, it is the inside.  Attach the paper with a coat of Mod Podge.  Let it dry, brush on another coat. Trim around the edges. Make sure to let it dry completely before moving on.

 3. I had a scrap of black and white polka dot fabric. Love it, so I decoupaged it to the outside.
TIP: Don't use light colored fabric, the color of the package will show through.

 5. Fold the flaps up.  Hot glue them together, re-assembling the pocket.

 6. Glue ribbon around pocket.  Glue flower head to right side.  Glue magnets to the back of pocket.

Mine is on my black fridge.  I love it there, holding some scissors and markers that I can never find.

• You could place it on your metal filing cabinet. 
• You could skip the magnets and pin it to a bulletin board.
• Kids can make these and they would be a great teacher gift.
• I am going back to the craft room to make more so I can have a row across the front of the fridge.