DIY Solar Lamp: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Sun Jars. The principle is simple and seductively clever: solar lights that store energy during the day and release light at night. These can be purchased ready-made in a variety of colors (yellow, blue and red) but they can also be built at home. A simple, less-technical approach involves buying a conventional solar-powered yard lamp and then essentially harvesting it for key pieces to put in a jar. This is simply a way of taking an existing solar lamp design and appropriating its parts to make something more attractive for display around a house or home. A more electronically-savvy individual can take the more complex route and built a solar lamp from the ground up using small solar panels – though the aesthetic result may not be as impressive.
Whatever route you choose to go, these are fun and sustainable gadgets that make it easy to go green, automate the process of turning on lights at night and can add some color to your porch, patio, garden or windowsill. Make It and Love It: Glass Etching. Have you ever done any glass etching? Well, neither had I before today. But wow. Such an easy, yet sweet little touch that you can add to any glass. Check out my new and improved etched Trifle Bowl. The perfect bowl for desserts of all kinds…..and even a great place for fresh fruit on the counter.
Glass etching is also a great way to stamp your name on your pyrex dishes, to make sure they come back to you. And how about adding a little extra detail, just because…… (Edited to Add: The font used here is called Smiley Monster and I downloaded the font for free here.) Sweet in every way. Are you wanting to make your own? (This technique permanently etches your glass. First, you’ll need a piece of vinyl with an adhesive back, like the vinyl you buy for vinyl wall decor. Then peel away the shapes, leaving the negative space all in one piece. The Silhouette code for the bird/branch is: bird_on_branch_C00044_23067 01/18/2010 Then peel the vinyl backing away. See how there are air bubbles? Good luck! Stash Book - great idea to store your jewelry.
There are lots of different jewelry storages ideas. One of the interesting solutions is stash book. It doesn’t take much space, does not attract attention and looks very stylish and elegant. The most interesting feature of this idea is that you can do it yourself from any book without using a lot of effort. To do this you just need book, blade or sharp knife and some glue. Stash made with book from your library will not attract too much attention. If you don’t want to do it yourself you can find a wide range of stash books at online stores with handmade things.
Make Your Own Kitchen Utensil Holders. Dictionary Tealights by CarolinaCottage. DIY Floor Bed – The Finale! | greeneyed.com. The moment has come! Sunny’s floor bed is finished! Woo hoo! She’s had a successful few nights on her new “Big Girl” bed, only rolling out three times. Thanks to the bed’s convenient location on the floor, the fallout (ha!)
Has been minimal. I’m so pleased to share the process and results with all of you. Now we just need to tackle the rest of the room redesign. Wood – We got all of ours for free from friends who had some lying around their barn (thanks Joe and Geraldine!) Hardware, $15 – Bed Rail Fasteners. Bed slats, more free wood (found in our attic). Ikea canopy, $19; Fabric & batting, $30 To build the bed, you’ll also need: a drill, a screwdriver, a pencil, a ruler or tape measure, a staple gun, and plenty of sandpaper…. You don’t need these, but they’ll make it a lot easier: an electric sander (orbital or belt), a table saw, a drill press, wood clamps, an electric or easy squeeze staple gun. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4. 5. 6. Editor’s Note: Feel free to dress like a hobo. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.