Lana's Podge DIY. I have seen many tutorials on making your own version of Mod Podge that I just had to try it myself. For those of you that don't know what Mod Podge is: It's a glue that is normally used for decoupaging, but a lot of crafters also use it for pretty much everything else, because it attaches on almost every surface giving a sheer finish.The down part of Mod Podge is, is that it's kinda expensive. It's not as expensive to not make me buy it, but for some projects I could use a cheaper version.
There are a lot of discussions going around saying that the homemade version is not the same thing as the 'real deal'. And let me just be clear by saying that this is not the same as Mod Podge. Upcycling Shirts Tutorials. Day three: Shirt into Bracelet (There is an update about this post, on the bottom part of this page) Pictures by Lana ------------------------------------Update------------------------------------ Due to several questions about this tutorial, I decided to post an update with more detailed steps. Printing Leather jewelry DIY. I already posted a sneak preview on my facebookpage about this tutorial and I finally got the chance to share it with you!
I am very excited about this tutorial, because I think it's one of my favorites so far. I've made many DIY's for my blog and I have enjoyed doing each and every one of them, but this one is something that I designed myself and am actually proud of! It's hard not to be critical about something you've made or designed, but this is the first time that I'm very happy with the end result without any 'buts' :) The tutorial shows you how to transfer your favorite image onto leather. Make a Pretty Pouf Ottoman. Gather your Tools Your first step is to gather your materials and tools for the project.
Here's what you'll need: Materials: Cold-Process All-Natural Handmade Soap. Or through a book: Or use a pre-weighed soap making kit like this Natural Soap Making Kit or this Shea Butter Soap Making Kit.
If you are in Vancouver, you can get a great kit with all natural ingredients from Scentimental Creations. This is simply the easiest way to successfully make soap in a short amount of time. Soap Making: Cold Process Method 1. 2. 3. Do-it-yourself jewelry storage « Monaluna. Okay, yes, I’m on a storage kick these days.
Have I mentioned that our house is kind of small? With very few surfaces on which to put stuff? DIY Tassel Charm Bracelet. Make no mistake, there are loads of tassel jewelry tutorials out there, like this bracelet or this one.
(Seriously, just google "DIY tassel bracelet. ") While I risk over-saturating the DIY tassel jewelry market, I'm going to throw my hat into the ring with this project. It's not as tasseled out as my DIY tassel necklace a few weeks back, I love how dainty these little tassels are. Since color combinations are as endless as the number of shades of embroidery you have, it's impossible to make just one. They then can be added to anything you want-- earrings, necklaces, or bracelets. Tools and Materials: Embroidery thread Chain (long enough to reach around your wrist)Fold over crimp endsJump ringsClaspEarring wires (if making earrings) Pliers and scissors (not pictured) Wrap thread around your fingers several times to make a bundle. Place one end of the bundle in the fold-over crimp end. Trim the bundle and even out the ends. Ducklings In A Row - Hair + DIY Tutorials: I'm Inexplicably Drawn to You...DIY Magnetic Tote Bag.
My husband and I are really bad at the diaper bag thing.
My son has sat through more than one restaurant dinner in some state of undress, including wearing nothing but a diaper at his cousin's birthday dinner, because we inevitably leave the house without adequate diapers, wipes or a change of clothes. Luckily he's old enough now that diaper blowouts are a rarity, however toddler-boredom-turned-general-naughtiness has taken hold where poop-up-the-back-of-your-shirt-and-seeping-down-your-pants-leg used to live.
After one too many dinners out during which I try and fail miserably to entertain the duckling with a dull butter knife and a packet of Splenda, I decided to get wise and create a quick and easy bag that could keep the little guy entertained long enough for me to enjoy a glass of wine. Then I got pregnant (see you in July, wine), but the need to keep our kid out of trouble persists....enter the magnetic activity bag! Be forewarned, this little bag is addictive. 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. Sugar Scrubs Recipes. *December 13, 2012 Update: I have had many of you wanting the labels to download…Great News!
They are now available and you can get them by clicking on this link: DIY Idea: Mini Gold Leaf Notebooks. DIY Laced Cement Votive. By Claire of Fellow Fellow Hi there, it’s Claire from Fellow Fellow here!
I’ve got a really cute DIY for you today! A laced cement votive, perfect for summer nights spent outdoors. Keep reading to see the full tutorial after the jump! Here’s what you’ll need:– Cement powder – Paper cups to mix cement in – Wooden sticks to stir cement mix – Coins – Petroleum Jelly (or cooking spray) – Optional (I’m not sure how much it helps) – Sticker tape (like: – A disposable container (plastic, or paper cup) for the outside of your votive – A smaller disposable container (I used a medicine cup), big enough to hold a tea light – Sandpaper – PliersA few tips: – It’s best to keep the outside container fairly small (mine was about 2.5″ diameter) and made from either plastic, or paper (a paper cup works well).
It shouldn’t be anything precious as it will have to be cut/torn off at the end. Step 5. Pulseras delicado. Der Frühling rückt näher und wir verzehren uns nach Pastellfarben und zartem Schmuck, der uns vom Sommer träumen lässt.
Für alle denen es genauso geht, haben wir mal wieder eine sehr feine DIY-Anleitung von Nadine von anmutig für Euch und Euer Handgelenk. DIY: Artsy Pouch. I've started 'test-making' things to gift for Christmas, and I started with this pouch. I find it hard to come across pretty modern fabrics that are really cheap, so I took it upon myself to just paint on my fabric of choice.
Read on for the tutorial..ish @_@ Shark Hoodie Towel. I have made the hoodie towels before, but I wanted to share this one with you as well. We have a little friend who likes princesses, well enough, but she really likes construction sites, sharks and blue too. Her birthday is coming up, so I give you… 1 bath towel steel gray1 hand towel steel graysmall amount of pellon VERY thin one-side fusible interfacingsmall amount of white terry cloth.thread (white and shark gray)
State of Unique. How-To: Make a Nebula Pillow using Ink Effects from DecoArt. This month’s Whimseybox included samples of a new product, called Ink Effects, from our friends at DecoArt. Ink Effects is a fabric transfer ink that allows you to paint an image on ordinary printer paper and then iron it on to a textile. Rather than sitting on top of the fabric like a stiff iron-on transfer, the Ink Effects ink settles in smoothly to the fabric with little distortion of the feel of the fabric. Ink Effects colors blend nicely together, and when I saw my collection of colors, I instantly knew what I wanted to try my hand at. DIY Studded iPhone Case. A while ago I came across this studded iphone case from Threadsence. I thought it was super cute but too expensive. So I put my craftiness to the test and made an attempt at my own. DIY Gift: Terrarium Kit. November 30th, 2012 It’s widely accepted that terrariums are awesome, which means they also make awesome gifts.
32 Things You Need In Your Man Cave. THE SUN WAS HIGH: DIY // Galaxy Jeans. Starscape fibre optic star ceiling. Bohemian Infinity Dress… « Needles, Thread and Love. I saw this dress as a project in vol. 4 of the Quick Stuff To Sew magazine. Finger Knitting How-to. Recycled Magazine Page Nesting Bowls. I love recycling crafts, and finally had a chance to try making some bowls from recycled magazine pages. It's really quite simple and even youngish kids can help fold the pages while those old enough to handle a glue gun can make these themselves. And there are really no steadfast rules, so you can use this technique to make many kinds of shapes.
T-shirt pom poms. Toilet Paper Art « This Handmade Circus. This is absolutely the most popular piece of artwork in our home, so I decided that this would be the perfect tutorial to start with! This is made from all recycled paper towel and toilet paper rolls, but everyone thinks it is made of iron. Paper Starburst Pendant Light. YARN BRACELET DIY! See the updated version of this project here! Hammered Spoon Tutorial. T-Shirt Refashion: Jersey Necklace. Bird nest necklace} T-shirt latch hook rug tutorial. The BEST Play-Dough Recipe.
Sweetheart Ballet Tee Tutorial. Re-purposing: Tshirts into 5-strand-braided-headbands. Happy Hippity Hop! Feather Extensions. How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color. DIY. Hemp pendant lamps. 19 Beautiful Must Haves For Your Fall Wardrobe, According To Fab You Bliss. Drab to fab! 5 DIY ideas for t-shirt remakes. Lexy from The Proper Pinwheel. 52 Week Challenge: #10 DIY Screenprint Dodger Tee.
The Forge: {she made it} jersey weave sweatshirt.
Button Statment Rings. I Spy DIY: My projects. DIY blankets. Website Suspended - StumbleUpon. DIY Sweat-sacoche diy-laptop-sweat – the Trendy Girl - StumbleUpon.