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CD Art. Boho Flower Headband. 335 Flares Facebook 21 Twitter 8 Pin It Share 301 Google+ 1 Email -- Email to a friend Buffer 4 335 Flares × Well, you know I love the gold.

Boho Flower Headband

And the flowers. And using everyday materials I already have around the house for projects. Check, check, and check! So, I put them together and made this fancy little Boho Flower Headband for Miss V. Ever since my days in retail I’ve kinda been in love with Boho headbands (I may have to “borrow” this one from V too ;) – hippie chick style across the forehead with the long hair flowing… ahhhhhh so in love! Wanna make one for your little hippie chick (or you?) Materials Boho Flower Headband Directions Cut elastic for headband, the size of the child’s head circumference, with 4-6 inches extra.Punch out flowers out of takeout container lid with the flower punch.For each flower, color one side with the gold metallic sharpie. This project is part of the Kids Crafts 101 Series, 14 easy children’s crafts made with everyday materials. Like what you see?! Make: DIY Projects, How-Tos, Electronics, Crafts and Ideas for Makers. Turn old newspapers into gorgeous sheets of recycled paper in custom colors and sizes!

Make: DIY Projects, How-Tos, Electronics, Crafts and Ideas for Makers

You’ll need an old blender, some craft paints, and this easy-to-follow handmade paper video tutorial from Mark Montano! The paper-making process is much easier than you’d think, and there are so many ways to add your own colorful details and personal touches to the project! Ready to give it a try? Click here to watch Mark’s fantastic video tutorial! Sock Dragon. Difficulty: Advance / Avid Intermediate Finished size: approximately 8″ (W) x 8 1/2″ (H) x 11″ (L)Materials: Make: 1 1.

Sock Dragon

Sock (crew length), adult size, solid color, 1 pair 2. Sock (crew length), toddler size, stripes in contrasting color, 1 pair 3. Safety eye 5/8″ [15mm], black, 2; or button; or felt 4. Bead, 3/16″ [5mm], black 5. Felt, red, 1″ x 1 1/2″ 6. Gather all the tools and materials needed for sewing sock dragon. Place the solid color adult sock on a toddler stripe sock as shown in the picture. Mark the seam line on the toddler sock as shown in white dash line in the picture. Trace arm and foot template on the sock. Omg awesome dreamcatcher idea. How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color. We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!).

How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color

So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. Here's how you too can create your own chalkboard paint... Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!! How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color.