Not So Newlywed McGees: DIY Upholstered Ottoman. I am so excited to share with you my most recent project... turning an old table into an upholstered ottoman!
It was actually really easy and I think the result is a very professional looking ottoman! Here's how I did it. I already had this coffee table, but you could easily find one like this on Craigslist or maybe you already have one around the house. Anything that has legs that you like and an easy shape to cover will work. If the table is taller, you can cut the legs down so that the ottoman will be comfortable for resting your feet on. First, I painted the legs. Because of the shape of my table, I added wood around the bottom, so that the finished shape would be straight on the sides and I would have something to hammer my nail heads into. If you are going to want to add tufting to your ottoman, go ahead and figure out the placement of the buttons. Ombre DIY: Dresser From IKEA. Hello friends!
In February I talked about the ombre trend (here) and now in June I still find myself really loving it. That is why when this image arrived in my inbox I couldn’t resist posting it. I love this! And the best part about this look is that all you need is a dresser and some paint – pretty easy to come by and in most cases, this can be an affordable DIY project. IKEA Livet Hemma in Sweden recently painted TARVA, their new dresser, in tones of apricot and I love it. The easiest way to get the colors right is to simply work off of a paint card at the home store and buy the shades on it in the color that you like the most and paint them in the exact order on your dresser drawers as they appear on the card, from lightest (on the top) to darkest (on the bottom).
Make The World Your Playground With UpSwing. UpSwing by Kevin Shay is a compact & portable swing that can quickly be set up anywhere, encouraging you to explore your surroundings and turn them into a giant playground.
Love the leather & canvas construction–reminds me of a lineman’s utility bag. Related. DIY: Stencil Pillow. January 16th, 2012. Paint-dipped Baby Food Jars DIY. Feb 23.
Forget The Shelves: Sit On Your Magazines. Leather Lunch Tote. Decorated Kraft Paper Letters. Whattya need?
Kraft paper lettersGluePlastic googly eyesHot glue gunScissorsColored stringColored cotton ballsChalkGlitterPaintbrushChalkboard paintNewspaper clippings How do I make Decorated Kraft Paper Letters? Glitter letters Using a paintbrush apply a thick coat of glue to letter. Sprinkle glitter onto wet glue. Cotton ball letters Apply a small amount of glue to letter. How to cut glass. I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string.
DIY Planter Box Centerpiece. Hey friends!
Your source of daily updated funny pictures and gifs. Painted Upholstery – The Process Revealed (Tutorial) *NOTE – There are other examples of painted upholstery (mostly from readers) on the Chairs page at the top of the blog.
In addition, there are other upholstery painting methods on that page, if you are interested. I recently painted an upholstered chair and have been asked about the process. Below are before and after photos: And, here it is after 15 months. Place Setting Stones. Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post.
I’m working with COOL WHIP Whipped Topping on a few posts about creating special family moments. I’m always trying to think of ways to get Henry more involved in dinner prep and table setting. I came up with this idea to make place setting stones, stamped with letters to spell the names of each member of the family to designate seating for family dinners. Tripod camping stool.
In honor of this month’s outdoor theme, why don’t we build an old-fashioned camping stool?
First of all, have you seen modern folding-tripod stools? They are ugly as sin, and your grandpa would be ASHAMED if you bought one. With the help of some hefty dowels, a little hardware and a piece of leather or heavy canvas, you’ll be sitting by the campfire in style. Also, the materials will only set you back about $25. — Matt See the full how-to after the jump! Materials.
Chunky finger-knit pillow. My knitting skills are pretty basic, but I’ve been wanting to expand them, especially for home projects. After a failed attempt at a blanket last winter, I hung up my needles and haven’t really returned to knitting since. This simple knit pillow tutorial is just the kind of project to pull me back, even in the warmer months. Anne Weil of Flax and Twine created an easy-to-follow tutorial for finger knitting, but then decided to make this chunky striped knit pillow DIY as an example of how to use the finger knits. Finger knitting is a great craft for kids, but as you can see here, the simple knitted strands can be quite sophisticated when used for sewing projects. The Easiest Pillow Cover Ever. This is the easiest pillow cover ever. No measuring! No sewing! Just fold and tie. Handmade Clay Pots. This post is contributed by Claire of Fellow Fellow. See more of her beautiful work here. With Mother’s Day coming up in a couple weeks, these handmade clay pots are the perfect vessel to house a mini plant as a pretty and thoughtful gift.
Keep reading to see the full instructions, downloadable pdf, and step by step images Here are the instructions:You will need: - Knife - Oven-bake clay - Rolling pin - Non-stick baking paper - Ruler (optional) - House template printed and cut out (optional). Click here to download the templates I used. - Smoothing tool (or something with a long handle that can smooth the clay out) Step 1. Roll out your oven-bake clay on a piece of baking paper until it’s approximately approx. 1/8″ thick or a bit more. A striped tablecloth is my fave. Tutorial: Quick Envelope Pillow Case. ΑΙΩΡΑ-ΚΟΥΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΠΑΛΕΤΕΣ: DO IT YOURSELF. Στο instructables.com βρήκα αυτή την υπέροχη και πρωτότυπη κατασκευή: αιώρα από παλέτες! Τώρα που ο καιρός γίνετε όλο και πιο ανοιξιάτικος και θα αρχίσουμε να βγαίνουμε σε κήπους ή βεράντες αυτή η εύκολη και πάμφθηνη κατασκευή θα στολίσει τον εξωτερικό μας χώρο.Αν παλι δεν διαθέτετε τα κατάλληλα εργαλεία ή χρόνο μπορείτε να παραγγείλετε την κατασκευή στο χρώμα που επιθυμείτε στο : styleitchicshop@yahoo.com.
Made at home: Wool Vases. Hand Painted Linen Kitchen Towels & Napkins - Easy DIY Project. In my kitchen, each season I change out accents to make the otherwise neutral room feel more like that particular time of year. Little touches like adding fresh colored kitchen towels and a stack of linen napkins can make a big difference in making the entire room feel like Spring, for example. HOW TO: Make a Finnish style log camp stove (9 Pic. Picnic Suitcase. Cool Copper Projects Warm metallic hues are easy to love but often pricey.
RM100: Loaf Tin Storage.