My new cork-board looks Bee-utiful, but I'm hating on those thumb tacks!

Solution - fabric covered thumbtacks!

We've had a pretty wet spring (for Northern California), and it makes me want to add more blue to my workspace. (The color will liven it up sure, but why blue - specifically aqua and turquoise?).  Maybe it just says summer.  It's also calming and very pretty (in a not pink way).

Ever pick up those cute little Rajtan spice jars at Ikea?
I do - I have a ton of them.

I like how they tip forward, and that feature makes them perfect as ribbon dispensers.

To make you'll need:

• some Ikea Rajtan jars (or you can use any little canning/jam jar)
• a drill and bit (size 5/16")

I chose to drill 4 holes in each lid.  Either hold the lid by itself, or be very careful not to pop through too hard and break the jar!
The edges may be rough after drilling - I just let the drill spin around a little extra and then I picked off the plastic bits with my fingers.