Dictionary "Art" Not sure what it is about an old dictionary but there is something beautiful about letter after letter spanning the onion skin pages. They aren't pratical anymore - its so much easier to look up a definition on the web but they can be appreciated in other ways. Step 1: Get one old dictionary. (Purchased for $1 at junk shop) Step 2: Find a word suitable for the print. Step 3: Carefully tear out page; trim rough edge straight. Step 4: Using regular old laser printer, print your selected image.
Repeat as necessary Repeat as necessary Step 5: Matte & Frame as desired. Footnote: Isn't that matte pretty? I did this set to be hung over the guestroom bed but decided at the last minute it was 'too much'. Adult crafts. Thing 1 & Thing 2 Peg People I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities. Dr. Picture from the book "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. A glimpse into my crafty crazy mind: looking at clothespin "peg person" looking at pom pom "looks like hair" placed pom pom on top of clothespin "looks like clown hair" "gasp, it looks like thing1 & thing 2!
" Yep, that pretty much sums it up. Supplies:GlueBlue pom pomsWood clothespins or wood peg people - both are inexpensive and can be found at the craft storeRed & white acrylic paint or paint markers - I actually used both for this project but not necessaryPaint brushBlack fine point pen - I used a Micron 03Acrylic Gloss If using a clothespin, you'll want to saw off the bottom it so it will stand on it's own. Paint the rest of the body red. Apply glue to the top and back of head. Amidst The Rain A Woven Sun. The boy and I sat at home yesterday peering out at the rain, wondering what to do with our restless little selves... Surely something could bring smiles to our faces, brighten our dampened spirits, and keep us out of certain trouble... As it turns out, the answer came to us from our dear friend the recycling bin! Surprising, yes? Well, perhaps not... Tutorial ☀ Woven Cereal Box Sun ☀ You will need: A cereal box Several bits of variously coloured yarn Plate or round thing to use as a template Pencil Ruler Pair of scissors Hole punch 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Notes: 1. Step 8 1/2. 2. 3. The boy has claimed our creation for his room, but I think our woven sun would make a lovely Christmas ornament too, don't you think? Have a fantastic day now, and I'll see you again very soon! Make Your Own Faux Leaf Fall Garland - {simple, super easy, & inexpensive} It seems like just yesterday I could not wait for the leaves to turn green and fill in the woodlands that surround our home…It’s that time of year tough that I yearn for a beautiful fall palette of yellow, orange, and burgundy.
Last year I collected a ton of leaves and made a real leaf garland for our porch. It lasted a few weeks but once the leaves began to ‘crunch’ that was the end of that {a big mess – at my front door none-the-less}. This year I wanted something that would last a little longer and possibly make it trough Thanksgiving. I checked out some pre-made garlands but really wasn’t lovin’ the color selection or unnatural feel of those available. As I was cleaning up a mini disaster my little guy made in the floral section of the craft store – I discovered I could make an incredibly easy garland myself – in just the right colors and feel I was looking for. Many faux leaf bunches are fairly inexpensive and can even be found in the dollar store.
Recycled Cereal Box Sunburst Mirror. Toy Story Wall Art {An Inexpensive DIY Take on the Gang} My little guy is in full blown Toy Story mania mode right now after having the chance to see Toy Story 3 {thanks to a very special friend}. There is nothing better than the big smile on his face and pure excitement in his eyes each and every time the toys come to life on the screen.
I wanted to make a special piece of art, just for my little guy, to hang on our ‘kitchen gallery wall’, in hopes of catching a few of those big smiles each time he walks by. I headed off to the dollar store to see what I could find, as trying to sneak any one of the hundreds of figurines we already own would be totally out of the question. Even though there wasn’t much Toy Story paraphernalia left, {we are a little late hoping on the number 3 bandwagon} I did happen to find a full set of PEZ Dispensers featuring a few of his favorite charaters. I decided they needed a little makeover to blend in with the kitchen decor, so they all received a couple coats of antique white spray paint. I really really like it! Dream Catcher. This Thanksgiving I'm going to focus on the Indians whose help enabled the Pilgrims to survive. A dream catcher is the perfect Native American craft. I looked on YouTube and found several video tutorials but was a bit surprised to find that the materials to make one were more expensive than I had thought (about $35) so I looked around for some substitutions.
I had a scrap piece of leather that I cut into 1/4" strips. Using Shoe Goop, I glued the strips together and clamped them with clips. I clamped one end of the leather strip to the hoop leaving a 3" tail and started wrapping around the metal ring. When I reached the end I tied the two tails together to form a loop for hanging. The beading department of Michael's had some cording that was more reasonable than the artificial sinew in their leather-craft department. Next I cut a length of cording that was longer than I thought I'd need and wrapped it into a bobbin. I continued around the hoop until I reached the beginning. Oh Willow. Bend - Twist - Curl Weave- Wove - Woven Beautiful natural sculptures and wall sketches by. How To Make a Wonderful Wax Paper Banner. Supplies needed: Wax paper Parchment paper Crayon ends Grater Hole punch Supplies needed not pictured: Sewing machine Iron Start by removing all of the paper from your crayons. Feel free to use multiple colors!
Using your grater, create crayon shavings. Then starting with parchment paper underneath, lay a piece of wax paper down. Sandwich the shavings between another piece of wax paper. Put another piece of parchment paper on top, to protect your iron. Using a hot iron, no steam, iron the pieces together. Starting on one end, accordion the edge of your paper.
Depending on how long you want your banner, punch about 50 or so holes. Sew your holes together, feeding them into the machine, one after another. Hang + enjoy your banner! Crayon Hearts. Repurposed DIY For Everyone! I've heard it from so many different people...and I've said it myself! "I wish I could... " I'd like to showcase some repurposed DIY designs I've collected that I think anyone and everyone could do - and do well! It won't be hard to find the supplies, either. Not only will you feel the elation of creation (hey, that rhymes!) , you'll also be warm and fuzzy in your heart - knowing that you're helping to save the Earth, one repurposed project at a time. spotted at Canadian House & Home So, no more "I wish I could...
". Until next time... Michael Stumble this post. Kodachrome Curtains - Updated! Now with lampy goodness! - HOME S. So, it's been a while since I've made anything Craftster-worthy, but my husband and I busted out the Dremel tool a few days ago and we made this: It's a pair of curtains made out of old Kodachrome slides! I'm really interested in photography, and will buy old cameras in antique and thrift stores in order to develop film that's inside of it.
From time to time, I'll find collections of old slides and will buy those, too. Last fall, driving back from vacation, we stopped at an antique store outside of Kansas City and I found a box of a ton of old slides, mostly Kodachrome, from the 50s and 60s. I hate the idea that these pictures would just be resigned to the garbage or something, and wanted to display them (besides just scanning them in and putting them on Flickr - here's a link to my old found negative/slide collection, though, if you want to check that out: ). So, why not make them into a curtain? Thanks for looking! You're a Star! Decorate Paper Star Style... you will need... fold squares into triangles, corner to corner measure in from both sides approximately 2.5", 5", 7" cut 3 triangles...almost... stop before you cut the full triangle open triangles back to squares squares, triangles, triangles, squares...yikes!
Pull points together and tape 1/6th Done... when all 6 points of the star are complete staple them together big side to small side staple the bottom tips together, and... Voila! After the star is put together, it's time to hang it... I used a grommet, because I am that kind of girl... however, poking a hole in one of the tips will do just fine Lovely and Free! Star light, star bright, First star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the wish I wish tonight. Ashley’s Snowflake Ornament. Hi all! First off, I want to say thank you to all of you who rated our project online today! Wow!!!! You guys are really helping us out!!!! Thanks so much!!!!! I had to start from scratch this year because ALL of our ornaments were strewn across Hwy 114 on moving day (note to self ~ do not put a lightweight rubbermaid container in the bed of a truck). Here is the first of the replacements! I’m sure you all have these! Pair it with a bunch of cream colored buttons and a hot glue gun!
Cut 6 long and 6 shorter pieces using a pair of wire cutters and hot glue each piece around a large button alternating sizes. more hot glue…. and sandwich the wires with another large button. Glue the buttons to each wire creating a pattern… and flip! Now for the hangin’ Use a strand of 1ply jute twine and glue it between the top two buttons to hide the edge and coil up to the tip of the wire. Tie a knot at the top creating a loop for hanging. Now that was painless!!!! Can’t wait to hang it from my tree!!! Wreath Mania / Articles. I have a wreath obsession. They are rings of textural happiness to me. Wreaths can be everyday or seasonal home décor or festive party decorations by changing up the colors and materials. This felt wreath uses two materials, wire and felt. Create a circle from sturdy wire or a wire hanger. Begin by cutting one inch strips of felt in assorted colors using a rotary cutter with acrylic ruler on a cutting mat. Mine are 12 inches long, but any length will work as long as it is an even number.
Next punch a 1/16 inch hole one inch from the side and then every two inches along center of strip. Place template over strip and mark each hole with a marker as a punching guide. Once all holes are punched, all that is left to do is thread the felt strips onto wire form using an accordion pattern. Twist the wire ends together. Covering a wreath form with punches adds lots of texture easily. I like the look of monochromatic texture, so I set out to create a teal floral wreath. Next, get punching. Crafts to make / To Sew With Love: One of my favorite Etsy shop: Lucky Star Lane.
Crafts to make / Bird cage made from florist wire and little fairy inside. Making Lavender Wands. Every year we enjoy this craft at The Essential Herbal. It isn't new, and I have no idea where it first came from, but I first saw it in Phyllis Shaudys' book Herbal Treasures. They make nice drawer sachets, and sweet little tie-ons for gifts. Besides, it is such a pleasant way to spend an hour or so in the garden. We've taken a series of photos to show you how to make your own. If you miss a stem, or it doesn't look quite right, don't fret.
Not turn out very well. The ones that have more stems.To begin, choose an ODD number of stems of lavender. Choose a ribbon to weave. Down over the blossoms. You'll wind up with a cage around the lavender flowers. Begin weaving in and out. When you reach the bottom of the blossoms, it is time to tie it off. Cut another length of ribbon, and center the wand on it, tying the leftover weaving end along with the new ribbon.
Twist one end down to the bottom of the stems. Twist the other end in the other direction and tie at the bottom.
Crafts to make / How to Make a Stone Heart - Home Craft Projects | Fresh Home. Crafts to make / white flower farmhouse. Crafts to make / Really effective idea.