Beérkező levelek - istbella - Gmail. How to Make: Penny Buttons. I love all the military styles in fashion right now - and especially the ornate dome buttons lining the vests and jackets. Trouble is, the buttons can be pricey. The least expensive ones I could find at my craft store were $3 each - and I needed 20. Yikes! Well, remember that cool dime necklace I bought last month? It inspired me. 17 Apart: How To: DIY Stump Table. You guys, we made a table from a slice of tree stump, no joke!
We mentioned tackling a DIY project we were pretty excited about weekend before last — well we finally got it finished and this is it. Here's the whole (very long) story of how this all came about and step by step instructions of exactly how it went down in the event you want to tackle making one of your own! We started out with a stump — obviously. What's funny about how this all came about is in how we actually found and brought the stump home. Mary walks Basil through the Fan (our neighborhood) every morning and pretty much takes the same route. It just sat there day after day and about 2 weeks after she began seeing it she started telling me each evening how she wanted me to go get it so we could make something out of it.
DIY Rope Basket. Today's project is one of those, "Ooooh, I have a great idea!
" Personalized Key Covers from Scrapbook Paper. Got some colorful paper?
Drop-Dead Denim: One Tough Pouf. And just like that… we’re here!
At the end of our Drop-Dead Denim road… Wow! My heartfelt thanks to my amazing guest-blogger-friends, to the Flickr group contributors, to the generous giveaway sponsors, to all commenters and readers, to all those denim artists out there, and of course, to denim itself. Weekend Project: Ping Pong Ball Pendant. Thread ball lamp. I really like thread ball lamps.
Most gawked all-time. Custom corkboards. We still have a new diy wednesday post coming tomorrow but i couldn’t resist adding this fantastic diy project submitted by d*s reader jennifer wolfe. inspired by julian mayor’s baroque-style corkboards at icff, jennifer decided to create her own version for her office. the results are fantastic and jennifer kindly offered to share her step-by-step instructions as well as a pattern you can print out and use!
You can download the instructions right here and the pattern right here. enjoy! [thanks, jennifer!] How to Install a Pegboard. Weekly Wrap Up + Rope Shelves DIY Project. I’ve had rope on the brain all day, so it was perfect timing when I heard from the team at One Kings Lane.
Their special projects editor Megan Pflug just started doing some great fashion-inspired DIY projects and was kind enough to share my favorite here on D*S today. Inspired by Proenza Schouler, Megan created these gorgeous hanging rope shelves that would be perfect for the kitchen or a bathroom. Those climbing ropes come in some seriously great color combinations, so this is a great way to work with them if dangling from a rock isn’t really your thing. Sewing 101: making a pouf. Add a burst of color to your room with this crafty pouf!
At 17” wide and 10” deep, it’s large enough to serve as floor seating or a foot stool. (And if you have pets, I have a feeling they may want to make this their new favorite spot!) This project is a little challenging to sew, but it’s not too difficult, so if you’re comfortable with the basics of sewing, give it a try. You can make a colorwheel effect with a range of solid colors, or choose a variety of patterned fabrics for a louder patchwork effect. Forget The Shelves: Sit On Your Magazines. Inspiration: Origami Cranes. It is said that when one folds 1000 origami paper cranes they are granted a wish.
Source Source Source Source. Wooden Floor Mat. Recycled furniture - Recreate. A little while ago I came across Recreate via Curious Constellations. Designer Katie Thompson takes innovation to a whole new level and gives a new meaning to the saying "one man's junk is another man's treasure". "Using pieces of discarded junk, Katie recreates a unique, recycled range of furniture, lighting and interior accessories, each piece infused with its own previous character but with a new function. " Fascinating to see what you can use to create these cutting edge pieces. How to Make a Rag Rug tutorial. Happy Labor Day!
For a fun change of pace today, I have the cute girls from Everyday Art here to show us How to Make a Rag Rug tutorial. I love their super easy technique! This is definitely a great craft for fabric scraps. {don’t ya love scrap busters?} Unique Bookshelves for the Nursery « Project Nursery. We’re shameless nerds. We love to read—to ourselves and to our families. In an age of iPads and Kindles, we’re two old-fashioned girls who love the feel of the pages and the bright colors of illustrations for kids. With the love for books comes the need for shelving—lots and lots of shelving—and lately, we love adding a special shelf for the current book, the favorite read and the trusty one that always puts weary heads to sleep. Here are some unique bookshelves for our favorite reads.
Stories help little ones wander up into the proverbial clouds, so we can’t help but love this cloud shelf for holding these wonderful tales and adding another visual element to the room. Far simpler in form than the cloud but with just as strong a visual impact, these bright shelves from Room and Board are both functional, fun and add a punch of color to the walls on which they are placed. Speaking of color, Jennifer Delonge’s Book Bound collection achieves a beautiful effect. Mon makes things: Storage Ottoman DIY. Most gawked all-time. Paper Mache Animal Heads (A Tutorial. Faux Taxidermy Deer Diy! HOLLY WOULD: HANGING NEON + GOLD PLANTERS. I bought my first couple of houseplants a few weeks ago - succulents, of course, because they're the easiest to keep alive.
Beginner's crochet - how to make fabric baskets. Hemp Basket. Recently, I found myself strolling at Ace Hardware store more often than usual. Girl & Boy FABRIC DOLLS (pattern pieces included. Whew. Wool and Liberty Teddy Bear. In my mind’s eye, the perfect teddy bear is based on my own childhood toy, aptly named “Teddy.” He would sit with his arms outstretched, all round and cuddly in his midsection. Sadly, he was lost in a move, but his ideal form has stuck in my head. Fastmasker, film - www.hekleguri.com. 20 Patterns To Make A Doll {sew, paper, crochet,
Sewing Tutorial: Piggy Pillow. As promised, I have completed the tutorial and the pattern for the “Be My Valentine – Piggy Pillow”, which was published 3 weeks ago. This time I made a pair for my kids, they love it. You may not be able to do it in time for this valentine but as I said, if you have love in you, everyday is valentine. Hope you sew some for your loved ones no matter if it is Feb 14.
Tutorial: Fabric Basket. Tutorial showing how to make rope coil vessels and bowls. These rope coil vessels are quite meditative to make. I found the repetition of the stitches gave me a sense of stillness as I sat in the autumn sun making them. There are various methods of making rope coil bowls and baskets, and the traditional way of stitching is more uniform than I have made mine. In my tutorial the placement of the stitches is random and I love the texture and visual interest that results from this method. Rope coil vessels are very sturdy and you can make them in any size or shape you like. Tutorial showing how to make rope coil vessels and bowls. Tutorial showing how to make rope coil vessels and bowls.