{Tutorial} Yoga Skirt. Ten Ways To Pay It Forward When Blogging | Angry Julie Monday | Angry Julie Monday. More Mod Podge Projects | Crafting Crazy. This post is going to make me look like a Mod Podge addict, which I very well may be. But in actuality, I did these projects randomly over the last six months, and I’m slopping them all together into one post because they all work in relatively the same way.
I love how a little bit of fun paper can add a pop of color and make things so much nicer to look at. Project #1: Bathroom stool Anna uses this stool from Target to make it easier to sit on the potty (I just tried to find it on their website and the only color that shows is blue, and it’s out of stock- sorry!). Project #2: Ikea Stool Similarly, we use this step stool from Ikea often and all over the house- in the kitchen, in the laundry room.
Project #3: Tubs in the Laundry Room Lastly, you may have seen my post, Operation Organization, where I Mod Podged a bunch of tubs to help organize our hall closet. The process for all of these was the same: layer on Mod Podge. I’m linking up to Today’s Creative Blog!
Faux Coral ("daux" coral... same difference.) How to make coral out of dough. “Enchanted Garden” Mural for Baby Girl Nursery. 101 - The InLinkz blog. Here’s to Headbands!!! | MiscellaneousMe. Caitlan and her beefer, Katherine, came over to model some headbands with flowers. Caitlan wearing a black and pink polka dot pom pom on pink headband View Tutorial HERE Katherine wearing the pink camo pom pom bow on a black headband. View tutorial HERE Here is Caitlan again but this time modeling a fabric flower (actually I think it’s made of jersey) View tutorial HERE Katherine modeling the second fabric flower. View tutorial HERE And I’m Linking Up! Like this: Like Loading... Awesome kids' wall peg board. - Mod Podge Rocks! So do you remember meeting Man Podger Walter last week? He’s finally here for realz, with his first project!
This kids’ DIY coat hanger is fit for a child’s room, or my room if you please. What I love about having Man Podgers now (besides that fact that both are amazing) is that both will surely do things differently than me (which is good) and teach me something too! Walter’s peg board is a perfect example. I’m not a pigment ink person, but I’ve always been interested in them. Let’s jump in. Make this awesome kids’ wall peg board, with an Ikea kitchen cabinet door and some wooden knobs?
Let’s get started! Next step, though optional is to lightly sand the area in the center that will be decoupaged. Paint the knobs any color, I chose White. Once the letters ( H, O, O, T ) are dry, I applied a image from a rubber stamp onto the letters using “pigment inks.” You can use any image or photo for the center insert. This next step is to decoupage the letters, one at a time. Yay! Prayer Flags « colorsmith. Cook Clean Craft: Baby Overalls. Who can resist a cute baby in a pair of overalls?
The last item I managed to make during Kids Clothes Week was a pair of overalls for Little Miss (and the only thing I managed to sew for her). Once again, the pattern was from Ottobre Design – Pupu (No 4) from 4/2010. I’d bought a baby corduroy from my local Spotlight a while ago, and used a thrifted men’s shirt for the lining (it was the only matching fabric I could find in my stash). It was the first time I’ve completed a fully-lined garment (and the second time I’ve started one, but that’s a story for another day), so there had to be a few oopsies along the way.
I also couldn’t work out how to sew the one pant leg lining to the shell before turning right way out, so I just folded the hems under and top-stitched after I’d turned it out. I used snaps instead of velcro and buttons for the fastenings, although I probably should have used a few more along the leg as it does gape a bit around Little Miss’ chubby thighs. Crafting To Do. Girlies’ Day Out Party | Sweet Rose Studio. Momma D and Da Boyz: Personalized Sand Buckets Tutorial.
Somebody Give Me A Sign....Tutorial.. | The Little Brown House. Tweet! I have been working on a couple of Family Name Signs this week for upcoming weddings. I decided to do a post to show you some of the signs I have made this past year using old cabinet doors from the Habitat For Humanity Restore- I get them there for $2 or less per door, they are such an inexpensive base that can be used for so many different projects!
I hope you enjoy seeing what I have done with them! This was one of the first one’s I made. You can see these people have been married a long time.. That wife must be pretty old by now – probably a G-Ma… For this sign I ordered the vinyl lettering from an online shop. You can see the tutorial for this sign at this link: Family Name Sign (This is one of my early posts and the picture quality, well the overall quality really, reflects that!) This was another cabinet door project that I made to use as either a sign or a serving tray. Dollar Tree.
Selection to choose from, and couldn’t make anything personalized. You can go see this tutorial here: Christine & Co.: Teacher's gift {pillow pocket} Organize Your Photos: Cell Phone Pictures « Almost Never Clever. You thought we were done with photo organizing, didn’t you? Here’s a bonus post. You are doing a disservice to yourself if you aren’t organizing your cell phone pictures. Think about all those moments where you didn’t have a real camera. Cell phone pictures have stories to tell. This is part 5 in a series about organizing your photos. Miss earlier parts? The Case for Using Cell Phone Pictures Quality is less of an issue: Picture quality keeps getting better and better. You can free your pictures: Remember the days when pictures were chained to the phone? Important moments without a regular camera: We’ve all had them. How would I scrapbook these or use them around the house? Organize Them Purge: Admit it, you flip through your cell phone pictures when you’re bored.
Store with your other photos: Every few months, copy pictures off your cell phone and onto your computer. I also create a catch-all folder for each year of cell phone pictures that don’t belong to a particular category. What's in Your Sewing Box? I was bouncing around the blogosphere Monday and ran across a post on Prudent Baby called Start Sewing: What You Need in Your Beginner Sewing Kit.
It got me thinking about what I think is important to have in my basic sewing box. The truth is, it hasn’t changed much over the years. There are a million gadgets out there, but as long as you have these essentials, you are ready for just about anything. -Thread – black, white, grey and cream will do just about everything you need -Needles – I keep straw needles and embroidery needles as that’s what I like for hand sewing -Thimble -Good, sharp thread scissors with a pointed tip that cuts all the way to the end of the blade -Good, sharp fabric shears (these will never be used on paper) -Good, sharp paper scissors Of all these things, it’s the three pairs of scissors that I consider the most important.
I use a tackle box to carry all this around in. Here's a peek inside at some of what she has accumulated: So what’s in your sewing box? Billie Monster / Blog / Chevron Pattern Printable Template. First off, sorry about my recent MIA status for those of you who noticed. Honestly, I've been holding off on posting because I keep thinking that any day now my new website will be done and online - but it's taking forever! Feel free to harass my web programmer/fiance on Twitter and tell him to get on it! Teehee... What I have are four templates in total, each a slightly different size.
Two thinner ones (small and large), and two larger ones (small and large). I hope to post the tray project that I used one of these templates for very soon. This project is featured here (yay!) Link party ♥: Remodelaholic, Chic On A Shoestring, The Shabby Nest, Finding Fabulous, Simply Designing, Sassy Sites, Simply Sweet Home, Fingerprints on the Fridge, My Repurposed Life, Design it Chic, Creation Corner, WhipperBerry, Crafterminds, Luxe Boulevard, Katie's Nesting Spot, House of Hepworths, It's a Hodgepodge Life. CrafterMinds | Resources for Craft Bloggers. Art + Mothering: Links Exploring the Balance » Lissybug.
Man Crafts: magnetic fridge clock. Kitchens are the heart of any home, and spending loads of time in one place makes kitchens a good place to share information of leave yourself a reminder. This magnetic clock sticks to your fridge and lets you place moveable magnets at different times to help remind you of upcoming events. In case all the magnets get bumped or swiped off the fridge, there are fixed indicators on the clock face to help you reestablish time easily. This project uses images found on the internet to create the event decals, you can use the template I've provided in this page or you are welcome to use it as a template to make your own. All items are available at your local Dollar Store but may also be hiding around your house or crafting area. My magnetic sheet had an adhesive top, which allows it to be stuck to items and instantly become magnets. Project Estimate: analog desk clock ($1.50) magnetic sheet ($1.00) printer + paper (on hand, or you can hand draw) Total $2.00 Have fun!
An industrial spin on the tiered tray [a tutorial] Step three:assemble. 2. place the bottom plate on the all thread and work it all the way down to the nut. screw on a nut, followed by a coupler. tighten them to hold the plate securely. 3. screw on another coupler to the height where you want the top plate. add a nut, then the top plate. screw on another coupler. you should have about half the threads left inside the coupler. 4. tighten the couplers around the top plate. 5. screw on the eye bolt and tighten. step four stabilize.
Plant Tag Art. Over the years, I have saved every plant identification tag from every plant I have used in my garden. I used them to learn and identify each plant and used them in a journal and a scrapbook. I still have many left and thought there some way I could use them. Then I had an Idea. Just use them as Art and then I could enjoy them all year long. I first selected a few that I liked the best. Then I painted a piece of cardboard with Rust-Oleum Hammered Finish paint, since I wanted it to look like galvanized metal. Next I cut each tag and a piece of the cardboard and attached the tag with a piece of foam tape to add some dimension. The last step was to arrange on a piece of card stock and attached with more foam tape.
And the last step was to place in a freshly spray painted frame. My art was done and ready to enjoy! Artisan Interview: Nancy Maxwell James : Screaming Sardine. This week’s artisan interview is of Nancy Maxwell James of Sugar Lump Studios. I recently finished taking an online course from her, and I highly recommend her classes! Additionally, she has been featured in several art publications, as you can see in her blog’s sidebar. Tell us about your blog and your store. I have a shop on Etsy where I sell mixed media creations. How long have you had an interest in mixed media, designing, and creating your beautiful work? How did you get started? Are there any particular mediums you like working with? Is there anything you eventually want to get in to and master? What do you like to do in your spare time? Do you teach classes? I left my job as a para professional (March 2011) to be a stay at home artist. Please tell us ten fun facts about you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Please list your website, blog, and/or Etsy shop urls:Sugar Lump Studios websiteSugar Lump Studios BlogSugar Lump Studios Etsy Shop. Custom Cabinet Knobs. Bloom, Bake & Create » Blog Archive » Sun Printing 2. Last summer I had so much fun with sun printing. If you’ve not read my project from last summer, check it out here . I liked those pieces, but wanted more vibrant color so I headed off to Blick’s to buy some Seta Color Transparent paints.
There, I sat on the floor trying to decide on a trio of colors. I was looking to break out of my usual mauve and teal colors and ended with three colors: Buttercup, Emerald Green, and Pernod Yellow. On my first attempt I realized that the Pernod Yellow pretty much disappears so I didn’t need to waste it on this project. Let’s get started! Wash fabric that is at least 50% cotton. Next lay fabric on a board either covered with plastic or a garbage bag. Mix 2 parts water to 1 part paint in a jar. Watered down paints ready to play Spray the fabric with water until it is wet. Spray fabric with water Once it’s completely wet, start painting. Painted fabric Now to add masks. Ferns added to fabric Then it’s off to the outside in the sun. Fabric in the sun That’s it.
Crafty Modern - A Lifestyle Blog | Creative Living, Vintage Flare - Vintage Book Reviews, Home Interior Inspiration, Craft Tutorials, Embroidery PatternsCrafty Modern – A Lifestyle Blog | Creative Living, Vintage Flare – Vintage Book Reviews, Home Interio. 'Fake-upage' with Elmer's Glue... Just so you know, I have a thing for eggs. And birds. And pandas. And stuff in the Pottery Barn catalogue. But today, we’re only going to be talking about eggs. More specifically, the plastic Easter eggs that are sitting in my garage. I have a crate full of these things and I’ve been trying to figure out how I could use them to add more spring décor to the house.
After poking through my craft area I found a bit of fabric I liked , some twine and a piece of flower trim. I started with the fabric and cut it into a long strip. I took my handy dandy Elmer’s glue and mixed a 1:1 mixture of glue and water. Dipping the fabric in the glue water, I randomly applied it all over the egg until the egg was covered. I had to cut out another strip to cover a few spots I missed the first time, then I smoothed down all the edges of the fabric using more of the glue water.
For the next egg, I took the twine (love you, Target dollar bin!) I like being able to use what I have around the house. LoveFeast Table. NauticalWheeler.