25 Brilliant & Unexpected Ways to Use Mod Podge. By Jaime Morrison Curtis | If you have discovered the magic of Mod Podge then you know how fun it is. You can give your living room a whole new look using Mod Podge and fabric to make wall art or to revamp old furniture. Mod Podge can also be used to add some new jewelry to your collection or to give old treasures new life, like brightening up a bike or car (okay, maybe not the car), starting with these 25 Brilliant & Unexpected Ways to Use Mod Podge… (Image via ModPodgeRocks) nggallery id=’122966′ Decorate Your Bike Make your bike pop by covering it with brightly colored fabrics.
Suitcase Get ready for your next trip by decorating your suitcase with fabric. Glitter Wine Glasses Sparkle up your wine glasses with Mod Podge. Like Jaime on Facebook Follow Jaime on Twitter 25 clever ways to decorate with old maps 15 fun ways to organize with chalkboard paint 10 perfect polka dot DIYs. DIY Envelopes. Hi there! A little while ago I bought some adorable kraft envelopes that had a scalloped flap. They were so cute that I decided to use them as a template and make a few of my own envelopes. The first thing I did was carefully unfold the envelope [you can slide a knife along the glue if you need]. Next I went through my paper stash and found some patterned cardstock [Bo Bunny "Home Sweet Home"].
Carefully trace the envelope with a fine point pen. Carefully cut out the envelope and glue the flaps up. Here are some other DIY envelopes ideas and techniques: 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. 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.
Medium-weight cottons work well for this design (check out quilting shops for great selections of solids and prints). I love the idea of making a set of these poufs in a range of sizes, for a sculptural stack of cushions that will become a room element in their own right. CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Finished Dimensions: 17” diameter by 10” tall What You’ll Need ¼ yard each 12 coordinating fabrics (I used quilting cottons) 1 yard muslin 3 pounds fiberfill stuffing iron 1. Melted Crayon Art. Perhaps I should begin this post by introducing you to my mom, also known as Her Ladyship Craftiness…er, Her Royal Craftiness?
I’m still working on the title. Regardless, she’s the coolest, most creative and talented woman I know. She can make pretty much anything. At least once during high school, I borrowed a friend’s purse, brought it home to Mom, and she whipped one up just like it for me. Yes, I probably abused the power of being Her Ladyship’s daughter, and I no longer steal my friends’ purses, but the point is: my mom is awesome. If you follow Young House Love, Bower Power, Making a House a Home, or Style by Emily Henderson you know how timely her visit was, as today is the big reveal for the Pinterest Challenge. DIY Fashion-Forward Bracelets & Diy & Lifestyle & RTR On Campus - StumbleUpon. 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. Make one signature piece or stack a bunch for a layered look! BFrend Bracelets by Monika You can find the full blog post here to see more styles of these bracelets. In order to create them, check out these various friendship bracelet patterns. Another fun and very creative bracelet is this one made out of gold or silver nuts, normally used to secure bolts. Amazing what you can create with such inexpensive items!