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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 . http://www.alwaysorderdessert.com/2011/10/inspired-entertaining-diy-chalkboard.html

Print Hula Hoop Rug Page | Crafts

http://spoonful.com/crafts/hula-hoop-rug Build this Hula Hoop Rug and other fun t-shirt crafts. Take your weaving to the next level by making miniature baskets. Click the photo to view the craft.
http://blogalacart.com/2011/07/rope-bracelet/ ANNOUNCEMENT: A select number of these bracelets are available for sale here . I know, I know, MORE friendship bracelets.

DIY Rope Bracelet « greeneyed.com

So today I thought it would be a fun challenge to work with paperclips.

Art From Everyday Objects: Paperclips + String |

http://evie-s.com/news/2011/02/10/art-from-everyday-objects-paperclips-string/
Now that my university is closed for winter holidays, I finally have more free time to do all the crafty things I’ve been wanting to. One of these is a lamp made from plastic cups I’ve seen at taf , the art foundation, in the Monastiraki region in the center of Athens. http://www.bit-of-green.com/crafts/crafts-plastic-cup-lamp

A bit of green :: Crafts :: Plastic Cup Lamp

Crafting decor objects is a holiday tradition that some might find a bit dull for more adventurous designs lovers … unless (perhaps) it involves hot wax, a water balloon and the slight risk of having it all blow up in your face. http://dornob.com/water-balloon-luminary-clever-diy-candle-making-crafts/#axzz2OxRQMFZb

Water Balloon Luminary: Clever DIY Candle-Making Crafts

Editor's note: A big welcome to Lauren! http://www.stylelushblog.com/2011/06/magical-mason-jars.html

Magical Mason Jars - Style Lush

rolled paper flowers {tutorial} | jones design company

http://jonesdesigncompany.com/flowers/rolled-paper-flowers-tutorial/ Welcome to flower week – five days of simple and delightful flower projects.
November 3rd, 2009 This past spring Daniel and I went on a road trip from San Francisco to the Grand Canyon. Along the way we stopped at Chateau Julien for a wine tasting. http://witandwhistle.com/2009/11/03/diy-wine-bottle-light/

DIY: Wine Bottle Light « Wit & Whistle

http://lifehacker.com/5790240/turn-photo-negatives-into-artsy-personalized-lamps

Turn Photo Negatives Into Artsy, Personalized Lamps

For less than $10 you can make a one-of-a-kind lamp that commemorates your personal history or other past events. Creative lighting aside, this quick project also finally finds a use for those old 35mm negatives you have lying around.

Tutorial: Homemade Sidewalk Chalk | oh my! handmade goodness

by Michelle Vackar, Modern Handmade Child One of our favorite outside activities at our home is drawing with chalk on the driveway.
Bev is the queen of Anthro knock offs.

Diy projects

How to Make Leaf Skeletons | The Idea Room

I wanted to share with you a project from one of my readers who shares with us how to make leaf skeletons.
i don't know what it is about this time of year that makes me just want to have my bare feet in the sand, be watching the sun setting into the ocean, and breathing in the warm salty air of the beach... as i get older, more and more i find myself missing that place i used to go to almost every.single.day. as a teen.

V and Co how to: jersey knit bracelet

Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers

Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern.