Diy: hanging flower tins. I started this project nearly a month ago back when I was working on the anthro-inspired flower pillow.
I was waiting until the fear of frost was gone for Central Ohio to finally plant my herbs and was told May 15 is the magic number for frost free nights. I cheated on May 5 after looking at the 10-day weather forecast and there was no frost in sight, so I’m taking the gamble a few days early. It’s not like the plants are in the ground anyway; should a freak frost come through I could just bring the pots inside.
But they look so cute hanging on the fence who would want to take them off?? Anyway, onto the project. DIY gold coin dish « KITTENHOOD. I’ve had this plain white dish sitting in the bathroom since forever – I have no idea where it came from – we sometimes used it as a soap dish, but most of the time it just laid there.
So I decided to give it a makeover. A quick and effective one. What you need: a dish you no longer useplastic animal or metallic charmgluegold sprayold newspaper/magazine After cleaning both the dish and the plastic animal (in my case, two lambs) thoroughly, I just glued the miniature in the middle of the round plate. Like this: Like Loading... How To Make a Herb Planter from a Cement Form. Previous image Next image The finished planter.
This isn't the final spot for my planter - it could use more sun - but you get the idea! How do you spend a lazy afternoon? Do you wander around your local Home Depot looking for things to repurpose? Spray Painted Mason Jars: By Just Another Day in Paradise. Burlap & Doily Luminaries: Rustic meets Romance. Doilies are dainty.
Candles are romantic. Burlap is rustic. Here I’ve combined all of them to make these pretty luminaries that would be great for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal or even as a wedding reception accent. Play around with different ribbons, buttons, twine and burlap while experimenting with various doily designs as well. I found my doilies at the thrift store for about $0.35 each. But they aren’t as pretty and they are solid in the center, missing the lovely designs that real doilies possess. Burlap and Doily Luminariesprintable version Glass jarsAdhesive spray (like Elmer’s Craft Bond) DoiliesBurlap Twine , buttons, and/or ribbon Make sure your jars are clean and dry. .
Funny thing is I tried this project with paper doilies first and I DID spray the paper doily and then place it on the jar. Place the doily onto the jar and position it, making sure it’s not bunched up anywhere. Spray the rim with adhesive, then wrap the jar rim with burlap. DIY: Graphic Neon Vase Happy Mundane + Justina Blakeney. Easy Sweater Vase DIY. How to Make Terrariums. It's best to make terrariums with friends, because the materials you buy — the soil, gravel, and more — will most likely be available only in bulk.
To make full use of all your materials and not let it go to waste, either plan to make dozens of terrarium gifts for friends or hold a terrarium party. That way, you won't have any leftover materials. Here's what you need: Bag of tiny charcoal bitsBag of clean soilBag of little pieces of gravelA variety of succulents, ground cover, moss, figurines, and other decorative plants and items.Small glass bowls or containers you can find in party supply, furniture, craft, or thrift stores.Scooper for the soil, gravel, and charcoal.Chopsticks or pencilsSpray bottle with water. Most of the materials can be bought at garden shops, succulent stores, party stores, and Lowe's. Remember, you're playing around with soil so you and your home might get a bit messy. Lightbulb Vase DIY. CUSTOM Order for ranbo Succulent Cork Magnets Mixed by AlissaRose.