How to create a vision board in 6 easy steps - Family Sponge. Vision boards can be very powerful.
The hardest thing to do is create one. It’s one of those projects you know you should do, but then you think about the time it will take to do it, and it just never gets done. It just sits in the back of your mind as another incomplete task in your life. My husband and I started our vision board project in August. We finished at the end of December. We went to Michael’s craft store to buy espresso colored cork boards and some fun-looking thumb tacks. Next, we found tons of magazines. Another thing I never thought of, was dedicating an entire board to people who inspire you.
We had four boards total, so we each got two boards. “Be bold in the dreams you dream for your life.” This is what the card says posted on my vision board. What I didn’t realize is that dreaming big is not that easy. I feel good about all of my life experiences. Homemade dishwasher detergent that works! - Family Sponge. Written by contributor Melissa Allen of Green Owl Art A little over a year ago when I was living in Los Angles I considered myself to be one of the more eco-friendly, earth loving, attachment parenting kind of momma’s.
Then I moved to Portland, OR. These moms here are in an entire league of their own when it comes to “green” sustainable living. They are amazing and I am a sponge soaking up all the glory they have to offer. From chickens in the city to yogurt in your crock-pot, I am ready to take it all on. A fellow mom from Emma’s school, Christina (AKA Earthy DIY Goddess), gave me this great recipe to make your own dishwasher detergent pods! Ingredients 2 cups Baking or Washing Soda2 cups Borax3/4 cup Vinegar1/2 cup Kosher or Sea Salt6 drops Lavender Oil Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4.
How To: Make a Pegboard Wall Organizer. Project: Pegboard Wall OrganizerTime: An afternoonCost: $30.00 (more or less) Our DIY home organization project for the New Year involved hanging a pegboard organizer in our tiny kitchen.
Although we found lots of how-tos for installing pegboard on the web, very few of them had detailed instructions and supply lists, so we thought it would be helpful to document our own experience in step-by-step form. Tools and Resources:• One 2x4-foot pegboard*• Two 4-foot 1x2 planks• Wood screws and plastic drywall anchors• Drill• Level• Tape measure• Pencil• Paint (we used some leftover Behr 510B-5 Jamaican Sea in semigloss)• Paint tray and roller• Assorted pegboard hooks *We bought our supplies at Home Depot, where pegboard, wood, screws, and hooks added up to about $30, but you could also find similar supplies at most hardware stores. Many hardware stores will cut the pegboard and 1x2s to a custom size. Step by Step: We're really happy with the results. Photos: Sarah Coffey.
DIY: Recycled T-Shirt Tote Bag. DIY Glitter Vases. Inspired by many reader requests for a DIY tutorial to recreate the glittery mason jar vases from this New Year’s Eve party, today we’re playing with glitter.
A whole lot of glitter! I whipped up two different versions of these glitter vasses, both of which are quick and easy. They’re perfect for parties, weddings or just to add a touch of sparkle to your dining room table. I seriously love how they turned out! Supplies - Glass containers (preferably with smooth, straight sides)Glitter (I used Martha Stewart Crafts glitter in Wintermint and Bronze from Michaels)Foam brushPainter’s tapeModPodge For the first vase I used a small cylindrical vase and using the foam brush, applied a thin and even coat of ModPodge on the interior walls of the vase. Then I just let the vase dry. For the second version, I used a mason jar and went for a glitter-dipped look. Next up, I used a copper glitter and coated the outside of the vase. Many thanks to my lovely friend Alice G. MAGIC Decal Tutorial with Free Printables!
Some of you may remember, a little while back I posted a tutorial for DIY waterslide decals.
Among other things, I mentioned how awesome they are for creating custom embellishments without the need for any fancy-pants equipment. Yep, waterslide decal paper is a truly fab product, though as great as it is, there is one drawback – although it’s somewhat tough it’s not especially durable. So, whilst it’s perfect for ornamental purposes, it’s not ideal for more practical applications…until now that is! Magic decal coating paper is a product designed to be used in conjunction with standard decal paper to make the finished transfers super durable – yes, even dishwasher resistant!
If you’re already familiar with magic decal coating paper then please excuse my tardy excitement, though for everyone else who is just getting to the party now too, feel free to start throwing the streamers! 1 Image to transfer. Use anything you like. 2 Printer. You can use either a laser or an inkjet printer. 6 Scissors. How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color. We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!).
So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success.