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Responses. Christmas DIY. Hula hoop DIY - Make a rug from recycled tees or yarn leftovers. Posted by ScrapHacker.com on onsdag, februari 22, 2012 · 1 Comment A hula hoop ring, some old yarn (or old tees!) DIY Tissue Lantern Hack - Super Easy & Super Pretty. Posted by ScrapHacker.com on torsdag, februari 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment Now ain´t this pretty?

DIY Tissue Lantern Hack - Super Easy & Super Pretty

Spotted this awesome D.I.Y hack idea over at Martha Stewart. Best part of it is…that it´s a super easy D.I.Y project, all you need is a basic lantern, tissue petal-like paper cut-outs, some scissors and double sided tape. The fact that IKEA´s ”Regolit” lantern is priced at only $5, gives this project a pretty awesome effect-to-cost ratio… Given the huge amounts of choice in terms of tissue paper colors, making this hack your very own is easy. Link to Martha Stewart Tutorial. DIY Basics: Nail String Art.

How To Make A Stylish Photo Frame For Several Photos. Here is a simple yet stylish photo frame that can accomodate quite many photos at once. The idea is very simple. Fasten twines on the empty frame and hang photos using clothes pins on them. DIY Light Up Sign Tutorial. Thanks to everyone who has voted for Vintage Revivals for the Best Home Project/ DIY Blog over at Apartment Therapy!

DIY Light Up Sign Tutorial

Today is the last day to vote and while we are in 2nd place, we are about 300 votes down. We need a Hail Mary to pull this off. So if you are the praying type now is the time to start, and if you haven’t voted yet (yes, I am looking at YOU!) 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. Easy and Unique DIY VasesInspiring Pretty. Everyone loves vases, but it’s difficult to find one that is unique and not the same old run of the mill vase you’ve seen 1000 times before.

Easy and Unique DIY VasesInspiring Pretty

As the most prominent centerpiece, you always want a vase to be special, just like the rest of your decor. Whether it is empty, holding flower, a candle pebbles or anything else, a vase can be boring or the perfect accent you’ve been looking for. And it’s only better when you can make it yourself flexing your craft skills and saving some money as well. This lovely vase is simple and its beauty is its simplicity. All it takes is a cute vase, some sequins and some glue. For this cozy yet stylish vase, pick up some clear craft glue and yearn and collect a few pop bottles, beer or wine bottles. For some true vintage charm, these are the way to go. Things to Make and Do. Stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee) Yes, I am a nerd.

stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee)

I came up with a brilliant idea for a Harry Potter t-shirt and I couldn't resist. "Expecto Patronum! " However, you can make whatever kind of design you want with a freezer paper stencil. It doesn't have to be Harry Potter related. (Although it would be awesome if it was.) I learned about the joys of freezer paper back in my early college days. Basically, freezer paper is backed with a plastic coating that will stick to soft surfaces when ironed, but it peels off cleanly and easily. Button Monogram. This is a really COLORFUL & creative way to display your child’s initial.

Button Monogram

Super easy for sewers & crafters who have lots of extra buttons laying around. Gosh I LOVE buttons… Supplies needed: - Printer (to print out your letter) or a large letter stencil - Scissors - Cardstock (large enough to fit your frame) - Pen or Pencil - Adhesive, Scotch Tape Runner allows you to reposition buttons - Paper Piercer - Buttons and Brads - Frame without glass or shadowbox (this one is from IKEA) True Blue Me & You: I'll Try Not to Waste Our Time. Guest blogger - Sasha from The Guilded Bee: Here's another DIY project from our sweet friend, Sasha - from the The Gilded Bee.

guest blogger - Sasha from The Guilded Bee:

Be sure to check out her awesome shop full of handmade packaging lovelies. Most Amazing Miniature Food Artworks by Shay Aaron. Shay Aaron is a brilliant artist from Israel who makes the most astonishing miniature food jewelry.

Most Amazing Miniature Food Artworks by Shay Aaron

These foodstuffs look so beautiful that we would desire to eat them. Actually, there’s a whole market out there for miniature food. Not actual stuff you can eat, but beautifully hand made designs of steaks, burgers, pies, vegetables, eggs and pretty much food artworks you can think of. Comments comments. Ruffled Cake Banner. Sweet Kate asked if I would participate in her ruffle event and of course I said yes.

Ruffled Cake Banner.

I loved the challenge! It was fun brainstorming project ideas and putting together this tutorial. If you're visiting today from Kate's blog, welcome! Simple Spring Framed Vases » Flamingo ToesFlamingo Toes. I don’t know about you but I am loving everything that is blooming right now!

Simple Spring Framed Vases » Flamingo ToesFlamingo Toes

One of my favorite things to decorate with is fresh flowers. I think it brightens up a room so much! A couple weeks ago at Michael’s I found some tiny little glass vases for .99. I thought they would be fun to set around with some smaller blooms in them. I couldn’t find just the right spot to display them though.