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Weekend LEDIY Project: LED Cloud Lanterns. Weekend LEDIY Project: LED Cloud Lanterns Head in the clouds?

Weekend LEDIY Project: LED Cloud Lanterns

Why not put some of that dreamy, creative energy to good use this weekend by embarking on a simple LEDIY project with a highly ethereal effect: hanging LED cloud lanterns! Thanks to LED lights’ cool temperatures, it’s safe to surround them in paper lanterns and cotton batting, which you’ll need to create a misty look. Here’s how to do it: Gather the following items Cotton BattingPaper LanternsBattery Powered LED lightsHot Glue Gun Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ready to stop daydreaming and get to work? Thanks to Alexis Mire for the image and idea. Holiday Wine Cork Wreath: Kitchen & Dining. 12 Awesome Beds in Tiny Spaces. Do you live in a tiny apartment?

12 Awesome Beds in Tiny Spaces

You’re looking for more space, but have no ideas? When it comes to living in a tiny house we have to get creative. Here are some awesome ideas where to put a bed in a tiny space! 1. Bed Hanging From a Ceiling. 12 Awesome Beds in Tiny Spaces. CD Art. TetraBox Light by Ed Chew.

Liquid to Light Designer Ed Chew takes a green step in the right direction with the TetraBox lamp, a light object made from discarded drink packets that would have otherwise ended up in landfills already packed to the brim.

TetraBox Light by Ed Chew

The design is achieved by unfolding the packets and refolding them into hexagonal and pentagonal sections that are then pieced together to form a geodesic sphere or any other desired shape. Here, the Epcot-like ball makes an attractive overhead light and casts an impressive web of shadows and shapes on the surrounding space. D.I.Y Pallet Sofa - Top-15 Examples to Inspire some ScrapHack action! Posted by ScrapHacker.com on måndag, november 7, 2011 · 10 Comments I find it really fascinating that something as standardized as a shipping pallet can rock so many varying looks simply depending on the finishing touches!

D.I.Y Pallet Sofa - Top-15 Examples to Inspire some ScrapHack action!

Whatever your style preferences, rest assured – you can create a pallet sofa to suit your very own aesthetic and functional needs. If you´re feeling a D.I.Y urge, check out my previous D.I.Y feature – The D.I.Y How-To-Guide on how to build a Pallet Sofa Bed (which can accommodate 2 guests). All you need for cosiness on a budget are some pallets, a dash of paint, some wheels/furniture legs and to top it off with mattresses & cushions! Here are some nuggets of pallet sofa style inspiration I found on the web – Which look is your favourite? Breezy summer style Child friendly version Pale Blue hues… Sleek Modern Happy Bohemian Casual Bohemian Romantic Country Pale & Scandinavian Cosy & Practical Chic & girly Boyish & Blue Plain & Graphic The Advanced one. Recycling Cassette Tapes, 10 DIY Ideas from ScrapHacker.com.

Posted by ScrapHacker.com on söndag, januari 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment Remember these?

Recycling Cassette Tapes, 10 DIY Ideas from ScrapHacker.com

Back in the days, cassette tapes were the epitome of pop culture, the heart beat of the Walkman era. Then came the advent of sharp and shiny Compact Discs, and these analog ancestors were tossed into landfills or dark corners of the attics of the world. Today, multiple media generations later, these great-great-grandparents of MP3 and of iTunes seem to have no place what so ever in the world. DIY Pallet Sofa Tutorial - Easy 10-Step DIY guide! Posted by ScrapHacker.com on fredag, juli 13, 2012 · 12 Comments Been busy hacking around the house the last couple of days!

DIY Pallet Sofa Tutorial - Easy 10-Step DIY guide!

Among other things, I’ve hacked the crap out of yet another discarded pallet, now enjoying a blissful afterlife as a neat little sofa in my kitchen with some equally neat magic storage, check it out: The project is really an easy-peasy D.I.Y, and hope you’ll give it a go yourself! 13 Creative Ways to Repurpose Pallets. Here are some great ideas for reusing and repurposing wood pallets. via (pinterest)

13 Creative Ways to Repurpose Pallets

5 Things to Do... With - Bob's Blogs. TetraBox Light by Ed Chew & Yanko Design. - StumbleUpon. The Magic With Corks. If you enjoy in good wine and you didn’t trow away the old corks you can create interesting home gadgets that are both interesting and creative.

The Magic With Corks

Home decorating can be improved using one of the 25 home ideas with corks we presented here. You don’t need to spend money for your home, you can easily recycle and reuse the old corks for coasters, maths and much more. Stamps Thread Spool Corks Wreath Magnetic Cork Planters Cork Ball Key Chains Coasters Cork Letter Placecard Holders Trivet Bathmat Plant Marker Cheese Knives. Don't Throw That Old Pallet Away [35 PICS]