Chic Masquerade - DIY Mask & Template. Parfait. I like this idea of taking something so democratic and traditional as Yogurt Parfaits and turning it around to create something a bit more provocative. When Adria first invented this new process of taking liquids and forming them into self encased bubbles of caviar that held juice inside, I was not only mesmerized but excited…excited to know that this new form of food could be applied in so many different ways. Although he may seem a bit high brow and what some may call “gimmicky” and “pretentious”, I get the sneaking suspicion that he not only wants to influence elite chefs all over the world but the masses of people as well. Unfortunately, none of his methods have been properly democratized because they seem challenging and hard to do.
There are also a good number of tools that need to be purchased to achieve the desired effect. These tools are available on the internet and I can easily direct you to the sources. Lace Boot Socks. I've got some bigger house and garden stuff I've been working on the past couple of weeks so I only have time for a quickie craft today (sorry, nothing exciting, just digging up flower beds and painting the porch).
And I have to admit, I have no idea what these things are called, but they're all the rage (at least on Pinterest) so I made a pair. I call them boot socks. -----------------------------------Update: I really, really appreciate all of the new visitors coming over from Pinterest, but before you leave a comment asking me where I got my boots or the lace to make this project, please take a moment to actually read the post (especially if you are a no-reply blogger or anonymous). We're Obsessed With This Easy DIY Artwork Project (& You'll Be, Too!) UPDATE: The long weekend is the perfect time to start some new projects, so why not try this awesome (and so easy) artwork DIY?
This story was originally published on July 25. If there are two things that have been commanding our attention lately, they're cool artwork and chevron prints. So, we were obviously pretty stoked to find a way to incorporate both — for cheap! — in an amazing DIY project for your apartment. Inspired by the work of artist Nancy Ramirez, two stellar Refinery29 interns collaborated on this easy-does-it way to spice up an empty wall. From the moment we spied this Nancy Ramirez painting on Pinterest, we were smitten. Assemble your paints and squeeze a quarter-size amount of each color onto your palette. To incorporate all of our colors, we used one at a time, rinsing our brush between each and blending until we covered the canvas. Once you've covered the canvas, let it dry for a few minutes. DIY Marbled Glassware. When graphic designer and artist Joanna Bean Martin shared with us her technique for marbling the bottoms of glassware with nail polish, we couldn’t wait to try it ourselves.
Who knew it would be such an easy way to add color and pattern to your next tablescape or party? Remember, the brighter and bolder colors you use, the more the glasses will radiate and glow. Have fun! You’ll need:flat bottomed glasswarevariety of colorful nail polishclear nail polisha disposable plastic containernail polish removerpainters tapetoothpicks Mask off the bottom of the glass with painters tape. Fill a disposable, plastic container with water. Layer the colors one on top of the other. Submerge the bottom of the glass into the polish. Allow to dry completely before applying a layer of clear polish. Once everything has dried, remove the painters tape and touch up with nail polish remover and a cotton swab. Hippo Paint.
Most Amazing Sand Art I have seen in a While Video. Stone Footprints - The stone art of Iain Blake. Stone Footprints – The stone art of Iain Blake The “Stone Footprints” series of photographer Iain Blake, beautiful, simple and cute land art made ??
With round pebbles found on the beach. A series of photographs which is childish and naive that makes you smile… via Iain Blake. Recyclebank. The Chinese people use 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks every year, which adds up to 25 million full-grown trees.
If you can’t use ‘em with food, try recycling them into something a bit more interesting! Photo from ichizen According to an article in the UK-based magazine The Independent, “The Chinese use 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks every year, which adds up to 1.7 million cubic meter of timber or 25 million full-grown trees, which means badly depleted forests.” Julia Petit - Petiscos & Grampo e linha. Já faz um tempinho que detectamos uma onda de pulseiras de corrente decoradas com trabalhos em crochê e linhas nas lojas mais bacanas de acessórios.
O trabalho é supervalorizado porque muitas vezes o material da pulseira é de ouro, e o trabalho artesanal também tem o seu valor. DIY Wrap Bracelet - Honestly WTF. You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists.
The more, the better. We Heart This - DIY of the Month: Braided T-shirt Bracelet. Crafts. Ideas.