OverAPI.com | Collecting all the cheat sheets. Device Compatibility Help. Have you got what it takes? — PR Friendly, Brand Ambassador. 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. Here's how you too can create your own chalkboard paint... Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) , 1 tablespoon unsanded grout (this can be purchased at most hardware/home improvement stores, we got ours at Home Depot), mixing cup or bowl, spoon, paint brush and an object or board you plan to paint on. 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!! DIY Wrap Bracelet.
You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists. The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet. It’s so simple and addicting, you’ll soon be churning out these wristlets with your eyes closed. Clearly this arm party train isn’t stopping and it’s about time you get on board! You’ll need (for a double wrapped bracelet) :* Lengths will vary depending on the size of your wrist (see comments for suggestions). Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Continue wrapping while checking it for fit around the wrist. When you have reached the end of the ball chain wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2-3 more times.
Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!! 42 Free Vintage Paper Textures. I recently acquired a flat-bed scanner for my iMac and it has opened up a whole new world of texture creation for me. I wanted to break in my new toy the right way: so I went a little overboard and created 42 (forty two!) Vintage paper textures for you guys. These textures were scanned from late 19th and early 20th century books that I bought from a used book store around here. I love how each and every piece of paper has it's own character and tells just as much of a story as the actual words in the book. Click on the textures below to download the high-res version or download them all in a zip file using the link below.
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10 amazing pictures to save the date with. There are so many fun ways of letting guests know they need to save the date. And one of them is to take a picture with a picture prop. If you are planning on using a picture for your save the date let yourself be inspired by one of the creative pictures below. Here are 10 amazing picture save the date ideas. 1. 2. 3. 4.Or how about say it with spoons. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.Write it on a Chalkboard. Sources: 1. If you have more save the date photo ideas feel free to share them in a comment below. The Bureau of Communication - Fill-in-the-blank Correspondence.