."Peek-A-Boo" Toy Sack Tutorial. 101 Green Handmade Gift Tutorials. These crafty green gift tutorials are going to make you recycle, reuse, upcycle or repurpose like never before…you’ll see.
Whatever you want to call it, going green is the way to go! There’s a little something for everyone and I know you are going to find the perfect gift for your neighbor, brother, mother, sister…you get my drift…there are 101 tutorials here, people!!!! They’re not just ideas and pretty photos, but these links will lead you on the path to creating fabulous green gifts that are simple and require minimal supplies. You might need to grab a few extra recycling bins, but it’s worth it! If you’re looking for Green Home Decor Tutorials, don’t miss the end of the post! Why spend a ton on gifts when you can go green??? If you love creative links, please subscribe to Everything Etsy! Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my 101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials and Free Printables posts…you are the coolest crafty friends!
~Kim. Tutorial: Magic Circle. Sewing - Fancy Stitches 1. Make It: Chalkboard Paint. DIY: Decoupage. Don't you guys love Pinterest?
That's where I found this idea. Diy 101: building your toolbox — adhesives. I have been obsessed with craft supplies since my early childhood, and I am not afraid to talk about my lifelong love affair with glue.
It’s rivaled only by my love of tape, but more on that later :) Glue is a magical substance, and trust me when I say that the ability to permanently stick anything to anything else has revolutionized the world. Did you know the first simple glue was invented in 200,000 BC? Clearly, we thought it would come in handy, and it has. Modern glues are leaps and bounds beyond primitive pastes, and today there is a strong, durable adhesive for just about every job you can imagine. I’m going to walk you through some of the most common forms of adhesive available, excluding industrial glues and any industry-specific types of adhesives. Read more about adhesives after the jump! Types of Adhesives Craft/ PVA (polyvinyl acetate) Glue: This includes regular white glue, such as regular Elmer’s glue, school glue and glue sticks. Set & Drying Time — Varies. Learn to Make Hair Bows – Loopy Hair Bow. Things you need: 6 – 2-1/2ft of assorted ribbon (You will want to vary the ribbon widths, patterns, and material of ribbon for a fun bow) Ruler Scissors34 gauge Wire 70mm Hair BarretteClothespins Fray Check or Clear Fingernail Polish (You could also use a lighter) Things to do: 1.
This is the fun part! Pick six different kinds of ribbon of your choice. Play with the patterns, textures, colors and widths to make your hair bow fun and unique. Once you have cut your ribbons cut in 2-1/2ft sections, use Fray Check or clear fingernail polish on the ends to keep the ribbon from fraying. Project Notes:Once you are comfortable with making the loopy hair bow, play! Instead of using wiring, you may also use needle and thread.
Once you have finished the bow completely you can cut some of the ribbon loops, making ribbon ends through the bow. 10 Ways to Make a Garland. I love pretty garlands and buntings!
They are a great way to decorate for a party or spruce up your home with a little seasonal magic. I've gathered up my top ten favorite ways to make garlands in this post... enjoy! Here are a few details about these pretty garlands... 1. Tied Fabric Strips. This is as simple as cutting long strips of scrap fabric and knotting them on a piece of yarn or twine. Follow this simple photo tutorial to make a pretty yarn pom pom. By Clover. To make a mini paper pom pom, or flower, follow this simple photo tutorial. Leaf Skeletonization. We will be using sodium carbonate (not sodium bicarbonate) to loosen/separate the flesh from the leaf veins. which contain a decay-resistant chemical called lignin.
Arm & Hammer has a brand called Super Washing Soda, which you can find at your local ACE hardware store. 1/2 Cup Sodium Carbonate, aka Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda 2 Cups Water 1 Cup Liquid Bleach for whitening (optional) 1 Metal Pan Fresh leaves that have a waxy appearance similar to Magnolia leaves Dried non waxy leaves. Tweezers Soft brush or toothbrush Latex Gloves One curious cat if you have one. SAFETY - Please wear your gloves at all times as sodium carbonate has a pH of 11, meaning it will irritate your skin badly. Homemade Decoupage Medium!!! We made some!
It was either that or skip the next mortgage payment! Savannah was very excited with how well our knock off worked! Did she take pictures of how to make it? ...no... That's okay, you don't need them.
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