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As our iPhone libraries begin to overflow, we're always on the search for practical, tangible uses for our Instagram snaps. Spruce up your place or dish these D.I.Y. coasters out to your friends to remind you all of your latest outdoor adventure/ music festival outing/ seafaring weekend. Or the newest FOAM cover of course. What You'll Need:-4-inch round, flat cork pieces -Modge Podge glue -Card stock paper -Instagram print-outs -Foam or felt mounting dots How To Make Them: 1. Using the cork piece, trace a circle onto the card stock and the picture print to make sure the size of the materials match. 2.

Spread a thin layer of the Modge Podge onto the cork, then place the card stock on top. 3. 4. Bottoms up! DIY Floral Sunglasses. We always claim to see the world through rose colored glasses . . . but how about rose trimmed glasses? In honor of the widespread floral trend and our love of Dolce & Gabbana‘s Baroque-inspired fall collection, we’re DIYing a pair of outrageously fabulous sunglasses using the same charming little ceramic roses from a recent tutorial. These will surely be a pair of shades you won’t go unnoticed in this summer! You’ll need:a pair of sunglassesa variety of ceramic roses and flowersdisposable container or popsicle sticka handful of toothpicksE6000 Start by squeezing a small amount of E6000 into a disposable container or onto a wooden popsicle stick.

I like to use a small amount at a time, as the glue tends to dry quickly. Using the tip of a toothpick, apply a dollop of glue onto the back of the largest ceramic flower. Press the flower firmly onto the outer corner of the sunglasses. Add a few small flowers down the right side of the glasses. Your floral shades are ready to wear! All Natural Lip Balm. The week leading up to the new year wasn't exactly how I had pictured it. It was the last week of the boys winter break. I had envisioned walks around downtown looking at the lights, taking down the Christmas tree together, continuing our holiday baking marathon and maybe even a little post Christmas mall browsing.

But alas, none of those things happened. The flu happened. Or rather, what I guess must have been the flu. Thankfully, I had made a big batch of lip balm the week before Christmas to give as little handmade gifts to my girlfriends. This recipe is super simple. The recipe came from this blog last year and I tweaked it a bit and she grabbed it from this book where she had tweaked it a bit.

Sweet Orange Lip Balm 8 Tablespoons Coconut Oil 3 Tablespoons Beeswax 1.5 Tablespoons Raw Honey 30 drops Sweet Orange essential oil (if you want color) 1/2 stick of natural lipstick (I like Jane Iredale and Josie Moran) Remove mixture from heat, and add peppermint oil and lipstick. DIY: Mason Jar Vases. Over the weekend I decided to spruce up some old mason jars.

I first saw these on Pinterest and then discovered this DIY and basically fell in love with the idea. Who knew that with a little spray paint you could give an old jar a completely new look? Here's how to make your own... What you'll need: mason jarsspray paintshipping labelsx-acto knife or scissorsfresh flowers Use your shipping label paper to print your silhouette of choice. Spray paint your jars. Once your jars are completely dry, remove the sticker. Add some fresh flowers and you're all set! DIY: Fairy Dust Necklaces | LexyLevin. I am and always will be a kid at heart. I still adore anything related to princesses or Disney. I will, on any random evening, watch a Disney movie while drinking Yoo-hoo! But I digress… If you have been a reader for a while, you know I used to run a handmade jewelry Etsy shop (and still have a few items available if you are interested).

Since redirecting my energy towards Gallymogger, I find myself still wanting to create fun and whimsical jewelry every once in a while. On that note, let me present my latest silly creation…the fairy dust necklace! Here is what you will need: small glass vial (I found mine here) glitter eye hook necklace chain jump ring (if necessary) Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. All in all this is a very inexpensive project that makes a great looking gift! UPDATE: Click on over for all new colors perfect for spring and summer! DIY Animal Bookend. I have been dying to make a plastic animal bookend. The kids love books so we are always in need of bookends around here. I first saw this idea from Cassie over at Hi Sugarplum, and have since seen it done several different ways on Pinterest. (If you have done this yourself or have seen a favorite version online feel free to link it below!)

Here’s my cute little hippo before. And after a little spray paint and a piece of scrap wood: I used a high-gloss paint and unfortunately the paint bubbled up. The funny thing is, my kids will still play with it like it’s a toy. Hmm. Gracie's Graffiti Jeans--A Tutorial. I am loving all the printed jeans I’ve seen lately…and I really wanted to make some for Grace. So this week when I was out and about I bought a really inexpensive pair of jeans and a bleach pen and went to work. There are several ideas that I wanted to try that involve bleach but I started with graffiti. Actually the idea was originally to make one of the leg panels look like the subway art that is everywhere but then I decided—it is everywhere—it doesn’t need to be on Gracie’s pants as well. SO I went with a more graffiti style panel instead.

The first thing I did was trace the shape of one of the legs onto some brown paper that I had. Next I started drawing out Grace’s name and two of her favorite things (hearts and polka dots) all over it. (Sorry I didn’t do it in a super clever way…I’m just old fashioned like that…a pencil and winging it…which means if I can do it you can do it to.)

After I had everything all drawn out I took my bleach pen and traced over the lines. #1. . #2. . #3. . #4. 39 Easy DIY Ways To Create Art For Your Walls. 21 Simple Ideas For Adorable DIY Terrariums. DIY tutorial: sand art terrariums » kellybutton. After researching and finding out there were different kind of terrariums i could make i read about the sand terrariums. they look best with a cactus inside to create a sort of desert-y feel! I loved the look of it and made me think of making sand art as a little kid. i was inspired! I had SO much fun with this project. it’s super easy to do.. you just need some supplies that most likely aren’t laying around the house. i found everything i needed at michael’s (minus the plants!)

I bought my adorable plants as redenta’s garden in lakewood. they’ve got a beautiful selection and the prices aren’t bad! They also had the most amazing terrarium cases. i can’t wait to make more! After many minutes of deliberation i decided on a baby cactus (i wanted one that was very young so i can watch it grow! I had originally planned on sticking the little deer inside it but after trying it they just didn’t belong in a desert theme haha. maybe for the next one! 24 Cute And Incredibly Useful Gift Wrap DIYs. 50 Creative Ways to Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things. If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of old stuff just lying around your house.

It’s not doing anything but taking up space, but you’re either too busy (or lazy), sentimental or just have more important things to deal with. Well if you’re looking for a little inspiration or a new DIY project, here are 50 creative ways to repurpose, reues and upcycle old things. There’s a pretty broad range in this list but hopefully a handful jump out and spark an idea for you and your home! 1. Reuse Toilet Paper Rolls to Organize Cables and Chords 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

If you enjoyed this post, the Sifter highly recommends: Instagram Magnets by StickyGram - Free International Shipping. "P" is for Personalize. Everything gets personalized. Trugs: I've been doing a lot of personalizing these days. It's fun, easy, fast and makes for great gifts. more trugs: addresses: The technique I use is very simple. Here's how: 1. Using a ballpoint pen trace outline of letters: The pressure of the pen creates a slight indent in the wood. 2. The indent actually creates a tiny dam to hold the paint. I use this technique on every wood piece I paint. The look is clean and neat but still has that handpainted feel.

Detail shot on this Banksville sign proves that: Wood and paint go hand in hand. Up next, personalizing with fabric and thread! I'm linking up to: Cute DIY Projects. Cute DIY Projects. Wreaths. Wreaths. Wreaths. 8 Great DIY Wreaths Roundup. 46 Ideas For DIY Jewelry You'll Actually Want To Wear. 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. Beauty Tips & Tricks | Beauty Secrets | Household Beauty Tips. 18 Practical Beauty Tips For Every Girl Monday, September 24, 2012 Emerald Pellot Some girls , while others don’t, but every girl likes to feel comfortable in her own skin. Beauty tips aren’t just for glamazons. There are some every girl can use when she is on the go, at school, or at home. Back to Gallery View All Pants Don't Fit?

Winter is coming and if you're like 99% of the population you may be inclined to put on a few extra pounds. Get Glossy This is always super annoying. Wet Nails? Coating your nails in cooking spray will help them dry crazy quick. Ice Ice Baby If you don't have cooking spray, sliding your nails into a bowl of ice water will leave your nails COMPLETELY dry and any of those messy mistakes on your skin will have fallen off! Worse Than A Headache If you're breaking out an aspirin mask will help shrink and heal your zits in a few minutes. Zit Attack Toothpaste can be a great spot treatment for acne, just steer clear of the gel ones.

Tame The Frizz Oil Slick Exfoli-Tape. Cute DIY Ideas. Cute DIY Ideas. Cute DIY Ideas. How To Make Hair Bows: DIY (jr.) Hello! I'm excited to introduce you to a cute new weekly feature DIY jr. It's a quickie DIY that you can do in an hour or less! Hair bows are one of my favorite accessories and this tutorial has been requested a lot over the past year.

I hope you enjoy... 1. Supplies needed: fabric you adore, scissors, a needle and thread. You can experiment with different sizes of fabric, but use the above photo as a guide for proportions as you get started! Here's another fun idea. XOXO. Instagram Canvas Wall Art. I whipped this project up for our home last week. We have moving on the brain, so all of the home decor projects I'm taking on this summer will be super easy to transport to a new space! I think summer is a great time for home decor project, don't you? 1. Supplies Needed: Instagram photos (I used 4x4 prints provided by PostalPix a great app for printing your instagrams and having them sent right to your doorstep!) And a paint brush. 2. There you have it! Heart Blanket DIY. I love this blanket! I'm always looking for new ways to decorate our living room without spending too much.

This design is bold, but still cute. You can make one too, here's how... 1. Supplies: throw blanket (we picked up a simple blanket at Target), Martha Stewart All Surface Paint , paintbrush, scissors, cardboard, and cork. 2. Begin by cutting out various shaped hearts. I'm not the only one who likes our new blanket.... When I walked by several hours later, this is what I found! 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... I displayed our piece in our bedroom, on Jeremy's side of the bed. Pallet Vertical Garden. Make Your Own Braided Rug. Make Your Own Tree Swing. Modern Wall Art with Paint Swatches!

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