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Secret storage books. It seems i am always in need of extra storage space. i have an abundance of art materials and supplies that just keeps growing. i am already storing boxes of paints, paintbrushes, paper, pens and scissors, and a multitude of glues behind a linen curtain beneath our built-in desk. it is a great storage place for the things i don’t necessarily use all of the time, but what about the things I use constantly, like my watercolors and rulers, exacto knives and bulldog clips?

secret storage books

As much as i would like to, i can’t exactly leave them out on the dining room table within reach of my almost two-year old. the solution: sightly boxes to store my wares. since we have a lovely built-in bookcase, i thought it would be great to have a storage box disguised as a book, adding charm instead of just utility. so here it is, a bit of unexpected storage. secret storage books…not a secret anymore.

-brenna (paper +ink) CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Instructions: 3-D Canvas with Silk Flowers. There are currently no images from other crafters. close Terms & Conditions You must enter into this Agreement if you want to submit digital images or other content to Prime Publishing through Sharing Customer Images (the "Service").

3-D Canvas with Silk Flowers

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Faux tin tiles. Recycled crafts are one of my specialties.

Faux tin tiles

Embossing disposable cookie sheets is an easy technique and creates amazing art. Beautiful faux tin tiles! Want to know how? This is my second recycled craft idea using disposable cookie sheets!. I’m always on the look out for interesting things to make out of the unexpected. For this project I used: 2 disposable aluminum cookie sheetsFree patterns from my pattern page* A knitting needle Paintbrush Various metallic acrylic paintsSpray primer A cork bulletin board Thumb tacks Are you new to the Sitcom?

Begin by measuring out and cutting (3 ea.) 7″ squares from each cookie sheet. Crafts for home. Time for another DIY craft project and today I’ll be showing you exactly how you can make this twine-ball light garland yourself.

Crafts for home

It’s one of those projects that’s a little bit messy and does take quite a bit of time, but it is so much fun. Plus you have a really cool piece of decor at the end of it. Perfect for parties or around the home, you can paint it up in any colour you want to match your design scheme, and when lit, it looks so pretty, casting lots of patterned twinkly light everywhere. Mine is now taking pride of place in my office. DIY Confetti Bowl. Last weekend I made this DIY project with the boys, it's really easy to make and I can assure that you're gonna have fun!

DIY Confetti Bowl

You'll need: confetti, one balloon, Mod Podge, a sponge and a small vase. Inflate your balloon, then insert it on to the vase so it's sturdier to work with. Add Mod Podge to the top half of the balloon with a sponge, then sprinkle confetti all over, you can remove your balloon from the vase and hold it to add the confetti on the sides. Let it dry and add another coat of glue and confetti, you will need to add several coats until you achieve a thick coat. 18 Best Gifts to Make for Women {present ideas} The best gifts to make for women as homemade presents this year for Christmas.

18 Best Gifts to Make for Women {present ideas}

Here are the best gifts to make for your daughter, best friend, Mom, girlfriend, or significant other. These home made gifts are perfect for women and include pictured tutorials for jewelry, a cosmetic bag, spa items, lip balm, apron, flat iron cozy and slippers. Tip Junkie has Homemade Gifts for Women including over 1000 Homemade Christmas Gifts all with pictured tutorials to learn or how to make. You can always search there if you’re looking for more Simple Gifts with step-by-step instructions. {wink} Fun Things to Make 1. CD case pic project.

DIY Home Decor Crafts - Easy Home Decorating Craft Ideas. Make a cell phone holder. My friend Ashley from Make It Love It is a genius – she used a lotion bottle to make a cell phone holder.

Make a cell phone holder

And it’s not ugly! With a little Mod Podge and fabric, she got her devices up off the floor . . . while the rest of us trip over cords or suck them into the vacuum (I don’t know anyone who has done that, ahem). It’s really cute, and coordinates smashingly with her white iPhone. Wooden plaque. OK- Is there anything CUTER than these little wooden plaques?

Wooden plaque

Braided T-shirt Rug. I love making projects that involve at least one of the following criteria: decluttering, upcycling, sewing and a need.

Braided T-shirt Rug

Readers digest storage boxes. Hi, I’m Cathe (pronounced the same as Cathy).

readers digest storage boxes