Made Us Look: Your Favorite TV Characters as Paper Dolls. Paper dolls will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
The classic art project is so easy to make, and the entertainment is endless. Since our pre-tech crazed youth, the creative pastime has definitely taken a turn for the digital. Nowadays, paper dolls come in 3D, and of course are mostly pieced together online (which kind of cancels out the paper aspect, womp womp). Of course, we’re totally for new technology, but we can’t say were not a little sad to see our paper pals be swept under the rug. Chart. 13 Cards For Couples With An Unconventional Definition Of Romance. Finding the perfect card to give your spouse isn't easy when most of what's out there is Hallmark-grade, lovey-dovey mush.
If that kind of overly sentimental stuff makes you uncomfortable and/or want to puke, just know you're not alone. Running Late Hair Fixes. 26 Lazy Girl Hairstyling Hacks. - MapWithInstructions.pdf. 200940_15Oct12_GEDC0784.JPG (JPEG Image, 500 × 375 pixels) DIY Harry Potter Book Handbag. 6 Amazingly Simple Hairstyles That Every Lazy Girl Needs To Know [VIDEO] FANCY PANTS MARSHMALLOWS. Happiness is a homemade marshmallow nestled in a cup of steaming hot cocoa.
Or actually, happiness is about one minute later, when the marshmallow starts to melt, slowly enveloping the chocolate in a blanket of white sweetness. Of course it’s easiest to reach into a bag and pop a jet puffed marshmallow on top of your cup, but if you have a little bit of time (truly, it doesn’t take that long to whip up a batch, about 20 minutes) making marshmallows by scratch really makes a difference. First off, the texture is so much more tender and yielding than anything out of the bag, and secondly, you can add any kind of flavor you please. Imagine a cloud of salted caramel and bourbon melting into rich chocolate.
Yep. For one 9 x 13 inch baking pan of marshmallows about 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3 1/2 envelopes (2 tablespoons plus 2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin 1 cup hot water, divided 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites 1 teaspoon sriracha 1 tablespoon honey. 18 AWESOME decorating hacks for your new uni room. One of the highlights of rocking up to uni during freshers' week is finding out where you'll be living.
But in can be pretty underwhelming setting your bags down in a tiny room with a threadbare carpet, and old blu-tac all over the walls. So, to solve this sorry state of affairs, we have come up with 18 things you can do to make your uni room totally awesome, and the envy of all others. 27 DIY Beauty Hacks Every Girl Should Know. 35460_555957387801664_1407579060_n.jpg (JPEG Image, 550 × 550 pixels) DIY Knot ring. One of my favorite accessory pieces are the rings … I love to wear one or two that highlight’s the hand and add that extra something to complete a good outfit.
I wanted to make a ring using fabric to make it lighter using the technique of knotting. In this tutorial you will see how easy it is to make yours just tying a knots … Do you feel like knotting? Materials: Base jewelry ring Super glueString or strip of knitted fabric (you can get it by cutting an old Tshirt) Process: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Depending on what color of fabric you use it will look like an abstract rose. Chevron pendant tutorial... A couple of weeks ago, I shared this tutorial I have never created a craft using using chevron and not necessarily because I don't love it, but because I am linearly challenged.
So to offset my linear challenge, I reverted to my "comfort zone" of polymer clay and today want to share with you some cute chevron patterned jewelry. Materials. Inkling: paper clip & junk mail bracelet. Making a paperclip chain or bracelet has been around for probably as long as paperclips.
I saw a fun paperclip bracelet here that took the paperclip chain to a new level by wrapping paper around each clip to form paper beads. I’ve been wanting to use up some of my security envelope stash for awhile. The insides of security or junk mail envelopes have such pretty designs and are perfect for a project like this. This project is super simple and would be fun to make with younger kids. Simply clip your paper clips together to the desired length or your bracelet. Keep wrapping until all your clips are covered. DIY geometric clay rings. How long has it been since I’ve used polymer clay (successfully)?
Oh, perhaps too long. Sometimes I forget how versatile and fun clay is. This weekend I had some alone time with this old clay, and the results are pretty cool! Nerd Craft Librarian. Hello there, you guys getting in the Holiday Spirit?
Upcycled Game of Thrones Themed Scrabble Tile Coasters. One item that I've been seeing often on Pinterest is the scrabble tile coaster.
This appeals to me instantly because it involves upcycling. To find the materials to make this, I bought an old scrabble board and tiles from a yard sale. I hope to use the board itself in future projects. If you plan on making multiples, keep in mind that certain letters will disappear fast! DIY Braided Bead Bracelet. It’s been awhile since our last bracelet DIY. I don’t know about you, but our wrists have been begging for another colorful addition for months now. So after playing with some materials that were already on hand, we’ve created a tutorial for a braided bead bracelet, which is a not so distant cousin of the hex nut and wrap bracelet. Because honestly, you can never have too many . . .
You’ll need: Cut the waxed linen cord into a 26″ and 19″ piece. Home of the DIY Ninja! Style DIY: COLOR BLOCK Bags & Shoes in 30 Minutes♥ Make High Quality Kissable Lip Butter (Gift Idea DIY) DIY Make Natural Homemade Lip Butter/Balm (How-to) DIY Stackable ArmCandy Friendship Bracelets EASY How to Make. DIY Boho ArmCandy Wrap Bracelets {Easy} How to Make. Harry Potter. CHALK IT UP. Photos: Kristin Ess, post designed by Kristin Ess Last week, we were shooting Lauren’s collection for Kohl’s and at the end of the day, we got our hands on some colorful soft chalks.
For future DIY projects. DIY Fashion-Forward Bracelets. When money is tight, but fabulous fashion is a necessity, try out your crafting skills to make something new and fantastic. These bracelets are sure to impress and look quite expensive, but all they require is some gold chain and friendship bracelet yarn, both of which you can find at a craft store like Michael’s Art Supply.
2012 Album. June was busy. If you don't remember, this past summer I interned with the U.S. Attorney's office for the Eastern District of New York [located in Brooklyn, NY]. Ajweek26.jpg (JPEG Image, 600 × 800 pixels) - Scaled (79.