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Printable Map of the USA. Free printable map of the Unites States in different formats for all your geography activities.

Printable Map of the USA

Choose from many options below – the colorful illustrated map as wall art for kids rooms (stitched together like a cozy American quilt!) , the blank map to color in, with or without the names of the 50 states and their capitals. We thought this would be fun too – a jigsaw puzzle of the map of the USA in an extra-large size print! How to make a one of a kind lamp shade for your bottle lamp. <div class="greet_block wpgb_cornered"><div class="greet_text"><div class="greet_image"><a href=" rel="nofollow"><img src=" alt="WP Greet Box icon"/></a></div>Hello there!

How to make a one of a kind lamp shade for your bottle lamp

If you are new here, you might want to <a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>subscribe to our RSS feed</strong></a> for updates on this topic. <div style="clear:both"></div></div></div> We, Nick mostly :), have made several of our lighted bottles into Bottle Lamps with Lamp Shades now. This involves adding a lamp kit and coordinating lamp shade. The lamp kit is pretty easy to find, download our DIY Bottle Lamp eBook to get the link. MAGIC Decal Transfer Tutorial with Free Printables! Some of you may remember, a little while back I posted a tutorial for DIY waterslide decals.

MAGIC Decal Transfer Tutorial with Free Printables!

Among other things, I mentioned how awesome they are for creating custom embellishments without the need for any fancy-pants equipment. Yep, waterslide decal paper is a truly fab product, though as great as it is, there is one drawback – although it’s somewhat tough it’s not especially durable. So, whilst it’s perfect for ornamental purposes, it’s not ideal for more practical applications…until now that is! Magic decal coating paper is a product designed to be used in conjunction with standard decal paper to make the finished transfers super durable – yes, even dishwasher resistant!

If you’re already familiar with magic decal coating paper then please excuse my tardy excitement, though for everyone else who is just getting to the party now too, feel free to start throwing the streamers! 1 Image to transfer. Bride Kit DIY. Apr 26 This post is sponsored by Dove® ClearTone™ Deodorant – designed to visibly reduce underarm dark marks and even skin tone.

Bride Kit DIY

How to Make a Homekeeping Binder. Easiest Design Transfer Method You’ll Ever Find. In the middle of a new project that I was working on, I realized that I had a problem.

Easiest Design Transfer Method You’ll Ever Find

I needed to transfer a very large design (think 4 feet by 4 feet!) Than I want to paint onto a primed piece of wood, and I couldn’t figure out how to do it. I laid the printed design out on the wood and thought I could just trace the design on the paper with firm pressure and a little impression line would be left on the wood that I could just go back and trace. Um, nope. DIY BAG LOVER. Printing Fabric Labels with Spoonflower.

July 2012 - See my 6 month follow up here Spoonflower is so hot right now in the home sewing world; and with good reason!

Printing Fabric Labels with Spoonflower

Where else can you get your own design printed onto small quantities of fabric for a reasonable price? I'm not sure if you've ever looked into having labels made, but it is expensive. You have to get a minimum quantity and you are typically limited in the font and colours. NYC Has Been Plush Bombed! I was having a nice day and feeling happy when I thought, what if I could make a random person happy today?

NYC Has Been Plush Bombed!

That would be cool, so I thought about things I like doing, and I like many things but creating my plushies it's on the top of my list. So I thought I could randomly pick a place around my neighborhood and put a cute plush there with a note, and that's how me and my husband Kevin Plush Bombed the city for the first time!

It was so fun and we are planning on doing that twice a month, I am not sure what's the best way to do it, but next time I will give the heads up to the people who follow me on twitter and facebook, I will also make a post here with the address or clues to get to the location. Another plan is to drop a plush anywhere we go, so far we have plans for Atlanta, Massachusetts and Brazil, a friend will be taking one to the streets of Taiwan... That's right, Plush Bombing will be an international event. n_n. Such Flattering Puff Sleeves » Untangling Knots. It’s finally done! I took a break from working on this sweater to work on some more weather appropriate projects, but I managed to finish in perfect time.

The weather has been ideal for wearing short sleeved wool sweaters. And here is one of the giant puff sleeves! The layout of the increases are pretty chaotic, but I resisted my temptation to change that. The only modifications I made was to add selvage stitches to make seaming a bit easier and to convert the body to be knit in the round. Series 9: Old Towel New - Washcloths. I hope you're enjoying some well-deserved rest this lovely Easter weekend.

Series 9: Old Towel New - Washcloths

A quick and quiet "Old Towel New" installment today. I'm transforming old towels into other stuff in this series. This one's a no-brainer. It goes a little something like this... If you're not familiar with how to make seam binding, an extremely thorough binding tutorial resides right here! Diy gold dipped utensils. Prepare yourselves for the easiest DIY evah!

diy gold dipped utensils

I found these little spoons recently at Pearl River Market (which you have to go check out if you’re in NYC), and I wanted to fancy them up a bit. {Cue gold paint.} Literally, the steps are: dip spoons, hang dry. Gift ideas. Blessings Multiplied » Blog Archive » Organized Chaos: Lunch Box Items. Jan 31 2012 I found a great spot for lunch box items in our kitchen!

Blessings Multiplied » Blog Archive » Organized Chaos: Lunch Box Items

Since the majority of our family packs a lunch for school and work nearly everyday of the week it is important that the items for packing lunches are accessible as well as our time spent putting them together is used efficiently. As I was brainstorming the different ways to make the lunch packing task more streamlined for our family I came up with a solution that has been really successful for our family.

I found a perfect location for all the non-perishable lunch box items in our kitchen and before long had a lunch box making system that has worked really well. Even though these drawers are organized in our kitchen the kids do not get something from each drawer every day. The majority of the week they get fresh fruits & vegetables, water bottles, and no dessert. Chef Messy: last-minute toddler gift idea. Lately, Jonah has been swiping all of the Christmas cards we've been receiving and loving them to little bits.

He's got a thing for photos, both of people he knows and of people he doesn't. I've been meaning to get him one of those little squashy baby photo albums, the kind where you just slide a few photos in and hope they don't get too mangled. But then I had this idea, instead. You get the idea. Earlier this year, Wendy's was handing out board books in their kids meal, so that's where this one came from. Make a 8.5x11 page in Photoshop, or any program that will let you do measured squares. Hmm, sorry, that's all really tiny. (The steps are almost the same for the cover. Homemade Dishwasher Detergent ~ It IS Easy Being Green! Finally...I found time to run to the grocery store for a box of Kosher Salt!

That's the last ingredient I needed in order to make my own . So, are you believing me when I tell you I am going ? I am giving it that ol' college try, even tho' college and I parted ways many moons ago. It is so simple. DIY Baby Playmat. Crochet Pattern - LOOP Baby Toy. Now that my littlest is almost four months old, I've been working on some fun, grabby baby toys.

Tutorial {photo pendants} So I thought I’d share this fun & easy project that I shared over at Cherished Bliss a few months ago.I just never got around to posting it here! :) These personalized photo pendants are so easy & fun to make! I first saw these over on Sugar Bee Crafts & knew I had to make some! I got everything I needed to make these from the esty shop, Candy Tiles. You can buy bundle kits that includes all of your supplies to make these! DIY / Cut a glass bottle using Nail Polish Remover - Here is what you do: -wrap the cotton yarn around your bottle 5-6 times, tie and cut ends. -slide yarn off of the bottle -dip in nail polish remover -slide the wet yarn back onto the bottle. DIY / Freshen the air with this handy trick. When you get out a new roll of toilet paper, place a few drops of your favorite essential oil in the cardboard tube of the toilet paper. This will release the scent of the oil each time the paper is used.... Photo canvas alarm panel cover.

This cute canvas photo serves two purposes. not only is it super chic artwork of one of my loves, but it doubles as a cover for the unsightly alarm panel. A NEW KITCHEN FOR AROUND $100 ~ Our Suburban Cottage. Yes You CAN Paint Those Ugly Laminate Countertops ~ Our Suburban Cottage. Check out my cool home design on Autodesk Homestyler! © 2013 Autodesk, Inc. The DIY Mommy - Part 2. Guest Post: Resin Bottle Cap Pins Tutorial and Printable with Heidi of Digknity. Diy halloween . couple costumes. Did you catch last week's post on lady costumes? Well, here's the next post in the series. If you want to team up with somebody, here's your costume. Somewhere in this post, anyway. Candy Land: Sight Word Edition! There are so many fun games out there to teach sight words, but this might just be my new favorite! {31 days to an organized home} Day One: Organizing with Purpose. Don't buy it - Make it!! Surprising Cleaning New Uses - Real Simple.

How to Clean Your Hair Without Shampoo — Simple Mom. Green Cleaning. We've switched to green cleaning in our home, and it is sooooo very easy. And all of our cleaners work just as well (if not better!) Than their conventional counterparts...but without all those nasty chemicals that you don't want to be breathing in, rinsing down the drain, or worrying about your children getting into. Making your own green cleaners is very easy, very cheap, much safer than conventional cleaners, and you don't have to worry about running out and then finding time to make it to the store for more. My stuff / #Teacher gift idea, #soap craft, #keepsake. *I took their photos, cut them out and glue onto white paper. Then photo copy onto transparency paper (Kinkos for less than a dollar), then cut out image and roll it up so that it can fit into the top.

Sandpaper Printed T-shirt Kids Craft. This is a super simple sandpaper printing technique that will keep your kids busy and make one cute shirt! The best part about this fun little craft is that the supplies were bought at the Dollar Store, even the T-shirt! Book Exchange Party + Freebie. Lego Party! Cari Mateo: DIY Garden Stone. DIY Father’s Day Shirt & Tie Gift Boxes. Santa & Mrs Clause Cards « Sarahs Ink Spot. How Much Time Do You Have Left With Your Kids? DIY: Make your own Halloween dinnerware.

A Drive-In Movie Night. Sewing and the Arts. Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt: FUN for Older Tweens/Teens. 25 DIY Green Cleaning Recipes For the Whole House! A Thanksgiving Family Tradition Table Cloth. Wedding Invitation Ornament. Bits Of Everything: Closet Door with Storage. Bits Of Everything: Money Jars for Kids: Tutorial. Recyclebank. User Manual, users guide, operation instruction.

5 ways to save money on laundry. 8 Items You Never Pack...But Should. 12 quick fixes for your household things. Kitchen Organizing Tips at WomansDay.com - How to Organize Your Kitchen. Aroma Beads. Papier-mache easter eggs. Acrylic Paint Transfer. Craft Room Organizing Ideas. How to Update a Hand Me Down Dresser. Google Envelopes - concept way of sending mails. DIY Vinyl Record Bowls. Ring Stacker. Pinterest Challenge: AZ Love / Nail and String Tribute to the Grand Canyon State. Keyboard Magnets. How to make: Pine Cone Fire Starters. Spiced Jewelry Made of Sterling Silver from Sara Hood. Abacus * 2 = abaci « home sweet homemade. Paper Calla Lilies. Terrarium Place Holder.

Winter Craft DIY: Orange Peel Candle. Пингвинчики:) Gilded Business Cards. Get Crafty: DIY Wrapped Bottles. Business Gifts, Corporate Gifts and Employee Gifts for Meetings, Promotions, Giveaways, Recognition, Morale Boosters. Survival kits/emergency kits - Crafts and Decorations Forum. Craft survival kits make fun and resourceful gifts for parents, kids, friends, teachers. How to Make Leaf Skeletons. How to turn "water" into marbles. Glass Etching. Lost on the The Creators Project Gallery. Custom Color Chalkboard Paint - Martha Stewart Organizing Crafts.

The Burlap Bag - High Quality Handmade Goods Shop - Austin Texas. Miniature Tools Jewelry from Luna Parc. Make: Dried Orange Slice Ornaments. I feel melty. Homemade Christmas: Pendant Necklaces & Glass Magnets. Weekend Project: Happy Stacker. Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana. She says: Do-It-Myself Lace Paper Envelope. B is for Bows. Christmas Ornament. Activities advent.