Cake postcard tutorial. Supplies Materials needed to make two cake postcards: 1 large sponge (yellow paints the best)Serrated knifeX-Acto or utility knifeSpray paint (brown, yellow, pink or white)1 tube acrylic latex caulk (brown, cream or white)Spray adhesive (3M Super 77 works great!)
Cardboard, kraft paper or scrapbook paper Instructions Cut sponge into wedge shape With a serrated knife, using a sawing motion, cut a sponge into two, cake wedge shapes. Cut a center groove into sponge Using an X-Acto or utility knife, cut a section of foam from the center of the sponge. Paint the sponge wedges in desired color. Trace the slice of cake When the sponge wedges are dry, trace around them on a piece of cardboard, kraft paper or colorful scrapbook paper. Spray glue the postcards to the solid, flat sides of the sponge wedges. Using a caulking gun and your desired caulk, fill a plastic disposable piping bag with half of the caulk. Pipe the center of the cake Pipe the icing on the top Note from the editor.
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Now’s the time to put your ideas up in the air! PHOTOS: Stunning Mason Jar Crafts. Never Lose Those Keys Again! That is right… I said it.
Who knew key holders could be so functional. And so pretty! I needed these clever ideas about a week ago! I say a week ago… Because I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen my car keys =/ Do you lose yours too?? Fabric, Picture Frame, Fiberboard, Nail Hook, Label Frame. Love the hanging tags! Make-up Magnet Board - StumbleUpon. We all know with craft blogs that original ideas are often hard to come by, we find ideas we love and make them our own but we didn't come up with the idea ourselves.
I feel like I've finally done something original here and I'm excited about it. I'll show you the finished product and then explain. Cork Board ~ - StumbleUpon. DIY Project | Inspiration I created this cork board for my recent sale, but decided to keep it for myself.
The instant love connection was just too tight to let go! Here was my inspiration photo: from Houzz: Three Men and a Lady. I can't seem to locate the before photo of the frame - but think dirty and gold, yes, very dirty and very gold. I simply cut the cork and foam core to size and glued them together. How to Make Leaf Skeletons - The Idea Room - StumbleUpon. I wanted to share with you a project from one of my readers who shares with us how to make leaf skeletons.
I LOVE this! I have several leafs in various forms displayed in my home and knew I needed to make some of her leaf skeletons to add to my decor. I love how a pattern of leaves can enhance the beauty in your home. So I asked Heather if she would mind sharing her project with you. You can find more great projects from Heather at her blog The Other White House. I have spent hours and tried various ways of making these. You need washing soda, not baking soda! Gather your leaves. Washing soda is a strong base so you may want to wear gloves when handling the leaves.
You will add 3/4 cup of washing soda and 4 cups of water to your pot of leaves. Keep going, you will need to add more water so your pan doesn’t dry out. When 1.75 hours are up fill a glass baking dish with cool water. I carefully removed them and rinsed with water and added clean water to the pan. Easy electic hall - eclectic - hall - other metros. 10 DIY Gifts for Friends and Family.
DIY Gifts for the Family: Build Them With Care for Loved Ones Make a Magnetic Knife Block This is a gorgeous project for the chef on your short-list.
It allows him or her to display and store high-quality knives, while simultaneously protecting those knives. Most store-bought knife blocks have magnets and exposed metal rails. Here, the magnets are placed within the wood, and the knives never touch a metal rail, which prevents unwanted nicks and dents. Upgrade a Coffee Table. Make your own / A magnetic spice rack. A cookie sheet screwed to the under side of the cupbaord. Then magents hot glued to the lid of baby food jars. - So clever. How to, Creative DIY, Crafts, Patterns & Tips - Christmas Decorating Ideas DIY Affordable Easy Holiday Decorations. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays of the year, and the beauty of Christmas decorations is part of the reason.
Few things are more cheerful to me than a home beautifully decorated for the holidays, with cheery touches for every room. If you are looking for Christmas decorating ideas, here is some inspiration to help make your home a Winter Wonderland this Christmas. The best part of these decorating ideas? They are simple, and easy to do! This is from Martha Stewart’s website, and it simply includes surrounding a candle with beautiful, large flowers. For a beautiful glow (on the mantel or by the window), take some household jars and put tealights inside.
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