Bits Of Everything: Wall Picture Collage. I have been wanting to hang something on the wall in my kitchen ever since we moved in. Between Emily and I, we finally dreamed up this Wall Picture Collage after looking at lots of other people’s photo collages- and I love the way it turned out. Here are all the things that I bought. (all found at walmart) This entire project was under $20. *pictures you want to use (I had free prints from Costco) * 2 20×30 foam core boards (I got two black ones $2.88 each) *poster hanger thingies ($2.44) *foam brushes ($.97) *double sided tape ($3) *mod podge (I already had some) This shows you how thick the foam core board is.. First I drew out a plan.. Then I cut some computer paper first, and made sure it would work before I cut up my pictures. Then I went to work cutting my 4×6 pictures into 4 inch squares.
I then laid them all out on the floor in the order that I wanted them, and then taped them down with double sided tape. Then I took it in the kitchen and painted mod podge all over it. and straight on. Paper Covered Switch Plate. I’ve been working on revamping my powder room. New paint, some new art on the walls, it was all coming together. When Wendy released her Fleury kit this past month, I was seriously swooning! The colors were perfect for this room and I had to figure out a fun way to incorporate my favorite paper from that awesome kit. And then a light came on (pun somewhat intended!) – - switch plate covers! Switch plate covers are such a neat, unexpected way to add a bit of personality to your room. Let’s get started, shall we?! You’re going to need: Fleury Kit by Wendy Page (or digital kit of your choice)Mod Podge (I used Glossy)pencilcutting mat & exacto knife (and/or sharp pointed scissors - I love my CutterBee scissors!) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Note: You may want to lightly sand your switch plate here. 5. 6. 7. 8. Enjoy your fun little creation!! Other Articles by ccouch: Turn Photo Negatives Into Artsy, Personalized Lamps. Be Paletto!: A Forum-Like Pallet Pavilion, Constructed by Students in Denmark. Cool Copper Projects Warm metallic hues are easy to love but often pricey. When you create the look... Easy Doily Bowl Craft a decorative bowl from a doily picked up from a flea market, antique... Camper Birdhouse Encourage birds to stay awhile with an adorable vintage birdhouse. Daily source of DIY craft projects and inspiration, patterns, how-tos @Craftzine.com blog.
IKEA Hackers. How To Fix Dents in Wooden Floors & Furniture (With an Iron!) Many years ago a teacher told me that you could steam out a dent in a piece of wood (one where the wood fibers had been compressed, not a where they had been removed) using a wet rag and an iron. This technique was meant for unfinished wood, but unfortunately, most of the wood we deal with in our homes has some sort of finish on it. With some research I learned that this technique can work with finished wood but it depends greatly on the type of finish you are dealing with. So I decided to do a couple of tests to see the results for myself. The first test was a on a birch table from IKEA. Although this technique works better on new dents I decided to try to steam out a dent that had been there for quite a long time. Here is what I did: 1.
The dent came up almost completely and there was no damage to the finish! My second test was on our hardwood floors. Although the dent came up, the surface of the finish had been broken and some dirt had gotten in side the cracks. HomeKeeping for All. Organize with Cabinet Doors. DIY Tuesday: Rustic Pencil Holder. I don't know about you, but I've seen a lot of rustic accessories and tableware popping up all over design blogs lately. The wood cake stand is one of my favorites, and I'm hoping to be able to make one soon so I can share the DIY with you! I love the idea of bringing the outdoors in through rustic or organic design elements. Which is why I was thrilled when my husband made me this wooden pencil holder. The piece of wood is one that his friend found by a river bank.
My husband just added a few holes to it, sanded down the edges, and made it into a functional decorative piece for my art room. Click below to get the tutorial...it's super simple! Rustic Pencil HolderMaterials & Tools Needed Hand saw Small slice of wood either from a large branch or tree base (mine is a piece of poplar about 6" in diameter) Drill (with a drill bit size of about 7/16") Sand paper Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. (I told you it was simple!) Make Your Own Aromatic Reed Diffusers. As Fall approaches, I love to fill my home with all the warm inviting scents the season brings along. With my precious little guy running around, it’s important to try and find scented alternatives that are not only flameless but safe and non-toxic – unlike most of the commercial fragrances sold in the stores today.
Reed diffusers are a great option, especially if you make your own. They work really well in smaller areas since they do not have a very powerful scent throw. They are quite simple to put together and pretty inexpensive plus you have the option to create your own favorite fragrant combinations. Materials Needed:Tall container – preferably glass to safely hold the oilsCorksReeds or Wooden SkewersCarrier Oil {see below}Essential OilsVodka When looking for a reed container, make sure you use one that is made of glass or another material suitable for safely holding the oils.
There are many online retailers that sell reeds specifically for diffusers as the porous fibers work best.
Quick Craft. In need of a mouse pad for my room-to-room roving laptop I made a quick no-sew version from fabric and cork. I thought I'd share the process in a first ever Funky & Delightful tutorial. Trace and cut the desired shape from a piece of cork. My mouse pad is an 8” circle. Using the piece of cork as a template, trace the shape onto the paper backed side of double-sided fusible web. I used Heat ‘n’ Bond Ultra. With fabric right side facing down and fusible web paper side up, fuse the web to the fabric following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Cut the shape from the fused fabric. Remove the paper backing and position the fabric right side up on the cork. Fuse the fabric to the cork according to the manufacturer's instructions. Get to clicking. The same idea could easily be applied to cork backed coasters.
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