How-To. So, I’ve been wanting to do another concrete craft ever since I participated in, and WON, the Panduro concrete challenge a few years ago.
See my entries to the challenge at the end of this post. Anyway, I had envisaged doing a concrete circle grouping like I showed here, but as the time went by I decided against the idea. I still had some bags of concrete in the garage and was itching to do something fun with them. In the photo above you see the entrance to our back yard from the park. There were some random pavers going on a diagonal from the walkway towards the opening and they’ve bugged me ever since we moved in. 1) Don’t like those pebbled pavers at all. 2.
How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color. We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!).
So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. DIY Houses by Night. Ready for a bit of DIY love?
:) A little town at night.. isn’t it sweet?! There are a few tricks to making this DIY a success, all to do with finding the perfect image. Love You More Valentines Day Printable. I can’t believe it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day already!
It’s Chelsea, swinging by with bow and arrow in hand, to help you celebrate the people you love this Valentine’s Day. And let’s be real – I have no complaints about celebrating love (not to mention that conversation hearts are one of my favorite food groups). So let’s get down to business! DIY : Scratcher Lotto Ticket. Fish scale pendant lamp. This is the second project we’ve shared from designer Kara Paslay in recent weeks, and again she’s managed to reintroduce me to a cool technique I had long forgotten about.
Inspired by the ocean, Kara decided to transform a simple paper globe into a beautiful sculptural pendant lamp. By dyeing and dipping cut paper rounds into wax, Kara has transformed the material into an almost unrecognizable state. The “scales” have a glowing, translucent finish and a gorgeous deep watery hue, giving the lamp a beautiful texture, whether it’s unlit or switched on and glowing from within. I can’t get over how far removed the end result is from a simple paper globe, and given that the whole project cost around $20 and can be done in an afternoon makes it even more appealing!
If you’re looking to add some oceany colors and textures to your home for summer, this inexpensive and easy project might be the perfect choice. Hand-painted valentines. Of all the holidays, Valentine’s Day seems to scream “handmade cards” the loudest.
Glitter, doilies and lace are the usual suspects for decorating, but why turn to them when you can easily create a sophisticated ombre valentine? With this simple technique, there is no need for vats of dye, oodles of drying time, complicated instructions or any special tools. Using materials as simple as paint, water and gravity, the paint pigment naturally fades and blends as it flows down the card, resulting in a painterly ombre effect without all the fuss. The edges of each card are then gilded so your love shines through the moment the envelope is opened. Paired with a classic “roses are red, violets are blue” poem and some heart-shaped Red Hots to fill the envelope, it is the perfect combination of chic and kitsch. Creating the Cosmos With Ink, Paint & Water « Photography. Artist Pery Burge uses water, paint and ink to create images that look like they might have been captured by the Hubble Telescope or under the super-zoom of a powerful microscope.
"I use a Canon EOS 500D digital camera with EF100mm F2.8 macro lens and Speedlite 420EX flash, a bowl and a variety of inks and paint. I work at home, choosing positions with optimum lighting conditions – I try to shoot in full sunlight. " Previously, Science Inspires Art: 365 Amazing Petri Dish Paintings. Tutorial: Double Duty Dry Erase Board. I am constantly writing notes and messages to myself to help me remember what I have going on for the day.
But my office is also my bedroom, so an ugly dry erase board is just not an option. I’ve been thinking about solutions to this problem for a while, and at one point considered Idea Paint, but eventually changed my mind. I wanted something that could pull double-duty, and that’s when I came up with this…an idea for a pretty dry erase board that serves as wall art when not in use. P is for Printing. Yesterday, I was able to take part in a little advanced crafting thanks to my friend Kate.
Kate is a champ when it comes to advanced crafts, which I define as crafts that require some significant infrastructure. For example, she has a house full of beautiful handmade pottery and some very pretty stained glass pieces. Kate invited me over for a day of screen printing, and if I do say so, it was quite a successful day and not nearly as intimidating as I had imaged. I'm going to write this as if I'm an expert, but I am absolutely not. If you're serious about wanting to try this, Kate recommends "Printing by Hand" by Lena Corwin. Guest Post: Alcohol Ink Dyed Coasters. Time: 2 Hours including dry time Materials: Ceramic tiles, alcohol ink (try Adirondack!)
, alcohol, sealer, paintbrush, paint, rubber pads for the bottom I am pleased to have Aly from Artisan des Arts as a guest blogger this week to show you how to make alcohol ink dyed coasters! Instructions: Pollock Inspired Wall Art. Time: 1 hour + dry time Materials: canvas, self-stick vinyl stickers, paint, brush Prepare to get messy! Paint your canvas if you want a color other than white to peak behind the paint splatters. Marbled Paper. Time: 30 minutes Materials: foam shaving cream, acrylic paint, toothpick, card stock paper.
Stamping. Printables. Finishes. Wallpaper. Wood. Buddy Rhodes Furniture Molds - Concrete Decor. By Wendy Ardolino Stained concrete floors, decorative concrete countertops... the list of popular concrete applications continues to grow. And now, decorative concrete contractors can add another new service to their businesses: decorative concrete furniture.by Wendy Ardolino began selling custom concrete furniture molds at the beginning of 2006. "I've been making custom designs for years, and they have always set my work apart from what others could do," says business owner Buddy Rhodes.
Memorable Gifts for Mother's Day. By poppytalk | I’ve been loving photo-inspired products lately from big wall murals, images on pillows to a dresser IKEA hack I just posted yesterday; the mediums are endless and inspiring. Coincidentally I’ve come across a few really good photo project ideas that would be perfect for Mother’s Day recently and thought I’d share some of my finds with you to make your mom something memorable this year. Nature-Inspired Paper Projects.