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Marvelous DIY Shell Mirror. On the cool days of autumn or cold days of winter, when we sit in the house and have a warm tea we remind ourselves of the beautiful hot summer days.

Marvelous DIY Shell Mirror

Those splendid days were amazing, we were sitting at the shore of the sea watching the sunrise fascinated by its beauty. The steps that we made bare foot on the sandy beach, the noise of the waves or the image of the endless sea are moments that remained kept deep down in our memory. We reminded also the fact that we loved to pick up shells and we used them for our bracelets or necklaces. The moment we found a big shell we took it to the ear and we had the sensation that we heard the waves the sea. An interesting idea took the creation of a DIY Shell Mirror. Decorative Custom Mirrors -From Shell Mirrors to Sea Glass Made to Your Specifications. Shari of Beach Grass Cottage has been doing a lot of big decorative Custom Mirrors lately, and some of her happy clients sent her pictures to show where they placed her piece.

Decorative Custom Mirrors -From Shell Mirrors to Sea Glass Made to Your Specifications

Shari makes these custom mirrors to your exact specifications including shell colors, sea glass colors, size, shape, and favorite sea life items. Plus you can choose from many sizes and shapes of beautiful high quality lacquered hardwood and beveled mirrors. To view them all (with measurements) click: Custom Mirrors. And here's a tiny peek into Shari's process..., but not to giveaway her secret techniques! Shari treats the mirror frame with something to make the glue adhere better, lays out the general design just to make sure the big elements are evenly dispersed, then covers the mirror with paper so she can use it as a work surface. Fabric Covered Canvas Art. DIY - Curbly. Tiffanylanehandmade. I gave you some wedding inspiration on Tuesday, so here’s some gift packaging inspiration just for kicks! [photo credits: lemon loaf via glorious treats | stamped cotton bag via Quite Like It | honey & granola via design sponge | flour pot via tumblr | cider via Flickr | kraft packaging by decor8 blog via Pinterest | chicken pecker via lovely package | smile gift box via oh hello friend | canvas sleeves via Pinterest | kraft gift box via Pinterest via frolic blog | paper snowflake via How About Orange | Mast Brothers Chocolate via Teal & Tea | ribbon wrap via Randi Brookman Harris | yarn wrap via Pinterest | lace via ali foster patterns ] Like this: Like Loading...

Filed under Packaging Tagged as ali foster designs, box, cotton bag, gift, glorious treats, granola, honey, kraft, oh hello friend, packaging, pretty, retail, ribbon, stamped, unique, yarn. Scrapbook Tips and Techniques - Martha Stewart. Finally Friday: Call me maybe. Video - Finally Friday: Call me maybe by Justlulu posted 06/29/12 Galleries: Stamping, Cardmaking So… I'm so happy that's its my turn for Finally Friday again, and I had a bit of silly fun with the sentiment.

I just can't get that song out of my head :) I mixed up papers from Studio Calico Abroad collection, and Basic Grey PB&J. Then I added a bunch of October Afternoon goodies including the awesome rotary stamp. The sentiment is made with Pebbles Thickers, and Lily Bee alpha stickers. You guys have been giving me a great response to really seeing my process, and not just step by step instructions, so this video is no different, flubs and all. ;) Challenge: Incorporate music in your card! Stamping with Paper Piecing. Disney Scrapbooking. Dollar Store Crafts » Dollar Store Decor. Home » Dollar Store Decor Dollar Store Decor The essence of dollar store decorating is not buying cheap and tacky knick-knacks, but in finding items you love and making them happen in your own home.

Dollar Store Crafts » Dollar Store Decor

For example, say you love a $269 Pottery Barn lamp, but your budget is more like $30. Well, the dollar store crafter will figure out a way to get the PB look for less! For Example: In this photo (to the right), I built my PB-inspired storage bed using free plans from Ana White and spent about $150 on materials. At Dollar Store Crafts, we are committed to helping you find ways to make your house into the home you want it to be using a combination of smart buys, clever crafting, and good planning.

Techniques and Tricks: Furniture: Accessories: 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5. If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make.

25 Handmade Gifts Under $5

Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… Six Tips to Become a Craft Show Superstar - Culture - GOOD. Fabric Origami Workshop. Inspired Entertaining: DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses. Last month I got an email from one of those "deal of the day" websites featuring a very cute set of wine glasses with chalkboard stems from a company called Chalkboard China.

Inspired Entertaining: DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses

I've seen chalkboard glasses before, and always thought them to be a fun and chic way for guests to keep track of their glass throughout the night so you don't end up with mixed-up glasses or dozens of half-full glasses left around the house. But all the ones I've seen in stores feature a strip of chalkboard paint across the bowl of the glass, which I've always felt looks awkward and takes away from the beauty of the wine or beverage in the glass. What I like about this version is that the writing part is at the bottom on the stem and foot of the glass, so it doesn't compete with the beverage.

I also like that the simple black foot on the glass is in itself an elegant design element, and would work just as well with no writing on it. Crayon Heart Valentines. Tutorials for Recycling T-Shirts. So way way back, in June, I wrote this Studio Organization post, about starting the process of organizing my studio by cleaning out the closet full of junk.

Tutorials for Recycling T-Shirts

Well, it's September and...let's just say the closet is a work in progress.