Song Lyric Wall Art / D.I.Y. Project. A couple weeks ago, I found a paint-by-number at an unbeatable price. I can't pass these things up even though I already owned this particular design. I thought that I could maybe use it to make a fun D.I.Y., but my new rule is that all thrifts that I purchase with the intent of restyling need to get done right away. I have way too many half finished projects in my life.
With that little bit of motivation I came up with a fun D.I.Y. to display some of my favorite song lyrcis in our newlywed home. Enjoy.... Here's how I did it... Step 1. I displayed our piece in our bedroom, on Jeremy's side of the bed. A couple weeks ago, I found a paint-by-number at an unbeatable price. Helpful tips - StumbleUpon. Stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee)... - StumbleUpon. Yes, I am a nerd. 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.
To make a sweet t-shirt you will need: paper & pencil a t-shirt an iron a piece of cardboard or poster board fabric paint & brush Start by drawing your design on some regular old paper. My design kept getting bigger, so I taped two sheets together. Next, place your design underneath a sheet of freezer paper and trace it neatly with a sharpie. The marker gives your lines greater width making it easier to cut them out and paint them in later. Important: Set these shapes aside. ∆DIY∆ Woven Bracelet. This post is experiencing technical difficulties. See a similar post here. Things you need for this DIY: *a curb chain bracelet or some curb chain, jump rings and a clasp *embroidery thread *scissors *a bobby pin or a two inch piece of wire bent in half *pliers (if you don't buy the pre-made bracelet) Total time: 1 hour Total cost: $4-$17 diy chain warp woven bracelet Awhile ago I bought some aluminum curb chain and have been looking for something great to do with it.
Que Honestly...WTF, one of my very favorite style blogs. They posted this great DIY and now I am sharing it with you. My chain was smaller than their bracelet so I decided to use two pieces and weave them together. Make sure you keep the direction consistent. I tied off the extra thread and cut it. I added a few jump rings and a nifty magnetic closure. Don't have time to ∆DIY∆? Check out my new friendship bracelet DIY here. Enjoy! Things to Make and Do.