DIY Ribbon Storage Box. Not only is Aldo commemorating their 40th anniversary this year, they’re also celebrating their long term commitment to reduce waste. By adding handles to their eco-friendly shoe boxes and turning them into bags, the goal is to reduce bag consumption by 40% this year and 70% by the end of next year. So when Aldo asked us to repurpose their special edition shoe box into something functional, we embraced the challenge. Reuse, repurpose, recycle . . . no problem. You’ll need: Start by measuring the length and width of each side of the shoebox, including the lid. Cut with a ruler and an exacto knife. Dip the sponge brush in Mod Podge and generously brush it over the entire top of the lid.
Lay the cut paper over the wet area. Once all the sides are covered in paper, coat the entire shoe box with a layer of Mod Podge. Once the lid and the box are completely dry, stack the spools of ribbon along one side of the box. Push the eyelets through the punched holes. Place the lid over the box to store. Eight Ways to Wrap a Gift. The holidays are here. Let us link hands with loved ones, join our voices in song and laughter, and share in the warmth and glow of PRESENTSPRESENTSPRESENTS!!! Oh, what? I mean the spirit of the season. All kidding aside, even though the holidays should not be about materialism and consumption and the gimme-gimmes, it is entirely likely that you’re going to want to give someone a gift of some sort during the holidays. For some reason, in my family, I am always assigned the job of present-wrapper.
This makes no sense. So I’m going to show you how to do the standard box-wrap, and then we’re going to talk about some other, more creative ideas, because not only is that original and fun and awesome, but also, sometimes there isn’t any tape in the house. The Basic Box 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Wrapping is a real art. The Silk Scarf Keep an eye out for scarves at thrift stores year-round—some are like 90 cents, which is cheaper than wrapping paper. Tin Foil No, you didn’t run out of wrapping paper!
38 Uses for Tin Boxes. I LOVE Pinterest! I have found a handful of amazing ideas using recycled (or upcycled) Altoid tin boxes over this past year, and I am so excited to try some of them. Check out all of these awesome ideas! Some are simple, some are super crafty, some are incredibly brilliant. I can't wait to try some of these! Which do you love? At Zakka Life at Spoonful at Storage Glee at Kristine McKay at RePlayGround at Life on the Balcony at Parents.com at Random Thoughts of a Super Mom at Junk&Stuff shared at the Daily Digi at Creative Juice at HomeSpun Threads at Oh! At Green Bee at Crafty Chica at The Art Annex at Emily Giovanni at Inner Child Fun at Martha Stewart at A Girl & A Glue Gun at iVillage shared at VisualizeUS LOTS of other great examples of Altered Tin Art HERE at inspire co. at Family Fun shared at Craftster.org at One Pearl Button I'm thinking you want to stock up on your tin boxes now, right?
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The Ultimate Movie Drinking Games List! How-to make the Infinity Convertible or Wrap/Twist Dress. **disclaimer: I am not a professional designer or tailor by any means. I love to sew and craft so this has become a beloved past time for me. I have adapted these instructions for my own use from the Shira.net and Rostitchery websites. This is not my design.** If you have any questions please private message me :) Supplies newsprintpencilcompass (or string)metre stick (yard stick)square (right angled ruler)pattern weights (or traditional pins or things like soup cans)scissorsfabricpinsthreadserger (or sewing machine)1 inch elasticbodkin (or safety pin)large open space (floor or table) Terminology: right side of fabric - right side or face of fabric...Jersey fabric may or may not have a design on it, the side with the clearer design is the right side, alternatively the shinier side will also be the right side.
Step one: Roll out the newsprint on the floor or table. Using your compass draw the first 1/2 circle at the top centre of the pattern. Step Two: Step Three Now to sew the dress together. Limoncello Recipe. Limoncello While searching for a good recipe for Limoncello, I found a lot of conflicting information. Some recipes use vodka, others use grain alcohol (without specifying the potency, which varies) and others even used rum! The alcohol-to-water-to-sugar ratios also varied widely, and it made me wonder if people had typos in the recipes, or were just posting a recipe they had never even tasted! So I started with the premise that grain alcohol will extract the most lemon oil and flavor from lemon zest.
Limoncello 3 pounds lemons, preferably organic. 16 oz. grain alcohol, 190 proof (I use Everclear) Wash the lemons thoroughly in warm water, and rinse well. On the 3rd day: 4 cups sugar 4 cups (=32 oz.) water 1/2 cup (=4 oz.) lemon juice Combine the sugar and water in a non-reactive saucepan (i.e., stainless steel, or a pan lined with enamel - not aluminum or cast iron). Clemencello My latest discovery! How-To: Henna Tattoos. Henna tattoos are perfect for summertime. They are natural, they are beautiful, and they are temporary! Because one batch of henna goes a long way, henna tattoos are a great activity for parties and are especially fun for kids at a sleep over. I tend to give them as part of celebrations, say at a baby shower or bachelorette party, but I also love giving them to people who need some love and healing.
When Goli had her knee surgery, I gave her a henna tattoo on her foot. Materials for the Henna Paste: Henna powder, 1/4 cup Tea, strongly brewed, 2-3 tablespoons 1 Lemon Eucalyptus Oil, 3-5 drops Materials for Applying the Tattoo: Squeeze bottle Various tips Straight pin Q-tips Cotton ballls Lemon Sugar Materials to Remove the Paste: Olive Oil Cotton balls Step 1: Check your henna for any sticks or large bits of plant matter.
Step 2: Scrub the hand that is going to get the tattoo to remove any oils from the skin before you start. Step 3: As you draw, you will inevitably make mistakes. Related. DIY | poured mason jar candle » Something Turquoise {daily bridal inspiration} I am so excited to share today’s DIY with you! For one, because I have a new DIY logo… and two, because I absolutely love making candles! Last christmas I made a candle for every single lady in my family and a few of my close friends, which came to around 45 candles… which was so much fun! Shopping at thrift and vintage stores to find cool and unique glass containers… melting the wax, coloring it, and wrapping them all up… I want to do it all over again!
Here I am sharing a super simple way to make your own Mason Jar Candle gifts. These steps are not for mass candle making, just easy at home crafting that is perfect for wedding favors or holiday gifts. Where To Buy Supplies: Update: 9/8/15 – Let me start by saying this tutorial is old, lol. 1 lb bag of soy wax flakes (very easy to work with!) Before you get started, make sure you have all the supplies below and that whatever glass you choose to pour your candle into is nice and thick, thinner glass can crack from the flame of a candle. Most favorited all-time - page 4. DIY. Trash to Couture original DIY tutorials Click on the links below the pictures to see the page. Bra to Bathingsuit DIY | Tasha Delrae. Like my new bathingsuit top?? In it's previous life it was a bra! Do you ever wish you could have a bathingsuit top that would fit as perfectly as your bra?
Well now you can!! Materials and Supplies -Old Bra -Bathing suit fabric (under 1/2 meter) -Thread to Match -Sewing Machine -Pins -Hand sewing needle -Bathingsuit Clasp Instructions **Make sure you use a stretch or zig-zag stitch for all the sewing** 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. All Done!! I actually took it one step further and sewed myself some straps. I can not wait to wear this in Arizona, it is my best fitting bathing suit top I've ever owned! ***Update 4/23/12*** People keep wondering if this bathing suit top is actually "swimmable". This is by far my most worn swim suit top...it's been to the ocean in Mexico, swimming in the local lake, relaxing in countless hot tubs, swimming in chlorine filled pools in Arizona and much more, and it's still holding up perfectly! Be sure to check out the rest of my DIY projects HERE! Features - This Into That.
"Take your favorite pair of denim cut-offs that are in need of a makeover before summer officially hits. Flip your shorts over and prepare to seam rip the back pocket off. Put some muscle into it! Lay your pocket facedown on the backside of some leather skin and trace its outline with chalk. Place your leather pocket where the denim once was and sew it in place. Cardigan "This cardigan was a little too boxy and boyish for me so I added the frillier elements from the dress onto it. Dress "I was really into the peplum shape of this dress so I didn't want to do too much to it. Oxford "I trimmed the top and sleeves off, converting the sleeves into straps for this tank top. Sweatshirt "I wanted to make this into something appropriate for summer so it got the crop-tank treatment. "Start with a plain white tee, and lay your favorite tank top on top of it.
"This was really fun. DIY // Faux Gauges / Plugs. If these don't say "statement" I don't know what do! I have to say I surprisingly love these! I had the urge to make something out of polymer clay and lately I've been loving the look of real gauges, but the thought of the pain immediately turns me away! So I decided to combine polymer clay and gauges / plugs to create a rockin' pain free look! I love the way it actually looks like its going right through your ear, its like magic! Materials: Earrings you don't use, polymer clay, sharp knife or clay cutter, cutting board. 1: Separate two balls of polymer clay, smaller than the size of a golf ball. 2: Roll them both out into cones that create a point at the end. 3: Bend them down like so. 4: Cut a chunk of polymer clay from your earrings. Then push the earring post into it. 5: Take a tiny bit of clay, squish it so its flat and put it over earring post, this helps to secure it.
Wear them and make a rockin' statement! P.s. want to see what i'm up to camping? Instagram : theperfectpear. Simple Ideas That Are Borderline Crafty (35 Pics) Click Here For More Amazing Ideas. His + Her Sharpie Mug DIY. After seeing several projects floating around on Pinterest I decided to try the sharpie method for customizing a pair of his + her mugs (this set is super cute + this one is particularly beautiful). The directions listed on Pinterest kinda seemed too easy to be true... so I did a little testing. I even tried running them through the dishwasher and here's what I found out... Here's the method: All you need is a sharpie (any color) and a porcelain dish that you want to permanently alter. You can even use super cheap mugs from the dollar store to create gifts or party favors.
After I made my dishes I tried scrubbing them with a kitchen sponge and soap. Anyway... that was my fun little weekend project. EDITED TO ADD: Although many people (including me) have had success with this DIY project we have received many comments from readers who said the marker washed off. Instead! DIY Hand Stitching, part 2. Last week, I started a DIY Hand Stitching series and began with how to hand stitch your own handwriting. I stitched onto paper and showed a method for transferring the pattern by poking or drawing dots as a guide on the surface. The same technique can be used when stitching a simple pattern onto fabric but when you stitch more than one color or there's a lot of intersecting lines (like these), it's much easier to use a piece of tear away backing.
I'll show you how-- it's really neat! You will need: Fabric (linen, muslin & thick cottons), Needle (i use a #5 Embroidery Needle), Embroidery Thread, Scissors, Pencil, Thumbtack or Piercing Tool, Masking Tape or Low-Tack Tape, Tear Away Backing (available at fabric & sewing stores), Emboidery Hoop (optional) 1> Cut a piece of tear away backing, a bit bigger than your pattern. Trace the border of your shape or place the flat image below the tear away backing and trace the image (the backing is see-through enough). Homemade Laundry Soap!! Sick of buying laundry soap?? Me too. This stuff is awesome because it is way stronger then the store bought laundry soap. You only have to use 1 Tablespoon per load.
This recipe makes a huge cookie jar full of soap and is going to last a life time, well maybe not quit that long. I originally made mine in July and I still have a ton and I do at least 8 loads of laundry ever week. So I am thinking it will last me almost a year. 1 year of laundry soap for less than $20, have I got you sold yet? Here is what you need: 1 4 lb 12 oz box Borax (2.15 kg or 76 oz) found in the detergent isle 1 4 lb box Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (1.81 kg) found in the cooking isle 1 box Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda 55 oz (3 lb 7 oz) found in the detergent isle 3 bars of Fels-Naptha soap, found in the detergent isle (if you use Zote bars use 2 bars instead, Zote can be found at Home Depot) (this is optional, I added it into mine because I have pretty messy kids and the cleaner the better) Linked to: Make-up Magnet Board. Perfect Summer Bangle.
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