background preloader

Crafts

Facebook Twitter

D.I.Y Tutorials from ScrapHacker.com. Ice Cream D.I.Y ideas Posted by ScrapHacker.com on juni 7, 2012 · 3 Comments ”I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Could one ever get enough of ice cream? Not me! Today’s post celebrates Ice cream by gathering a bunch of hacky ideas from crafty corners of the DIY blogosphere. Pimp an old tee Posted by ScrapHacker.com on juni 5, 2012 · 5 Comments With temperatures rising so is the annual epidemic of fashion fever, making many of us feverishly hit the high street (although our wardrobes are already stuffed full…). New life for ladders Posted by ScrapHacker.com on juni 4, 2012 · 19 Comments Ladders are versatile structures that can be tweaked into pretty much anything…Suspend them from the ceiling, hang them on the wall or let them stand naturally tall…then add a pinch of creativity to score amazing new functionality and style in an instant!

Pillowcase Pimpin’ D.I.Y Funky Chunky D.I.Y. Coq En Pâte Paper Toys The Forest Friends 100 % Papier recyclé Collection Mibo. Christmas Ornaments DIY. 51 Hopelessly Adorable DIY Christmas Decorations. Holiday Box Advent + Free Printable. Nov 22 by Amanda Jane Jones Happy early Christmas!

Holiday Box Advent + Free Printable

Here’s another free advent printable for you to work on over the long holiday weekend. All you need are twenty-four 3x3inch boxes (bigger is alright if you don’t mind a border), tape, scissors and the printouts! Fill with fun gifts and treats…you’re good to go! Click the button below to download! Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time. Holiday Box Advent + Free Printable. {eco} DIY - paper wreath. I made this using paper!

{eco} DIY - paper wreath

It was supposed to go in the last issue of Pure Green Mag but it didn't make the cut. How to make 5-pointed paper snowflakes. Though no longer in elementary school, I still get a kick out of paper snowflakes. I made this snowflake garland the other night from origami paper, dental floss, and tape. The second and third flakes in this garland are based on a 5-pointed star. Download the 5-point folding directions right here. I think they're easier to cut since there are fewer paper layers. The first, fourth, and fifth flakes in the garland are based on 8 points.

Here's an 8-pointer. DIY Santa & Reindeer Garland : The Proper Pinwheel. Out of all the crafting mediums, paper is one of my favorites.

DIY Santa & Reindeer Garland : The Proper Pinwheel

You can make almost anything. Any design. Any color. Fabric design. Welcome. I'm Jessica Jones, a graphic and textile designer. When I'm not blogging, I'm designing. DIY Washitape Christmas Tree. There are many Christmas tree alternatives in case you don’t have enough space, time for a traditional one, or just in case you want something more original than a usual tree.

DIY Washitape Christmas Tree

You can make one of paper, of cardboard, of wood and even drums! For this tree alternative you won’t need much: some washitape and that’s it! Washitape doesn’t leave any marks, that’s why it’s a perfect material for this craft. Just attach the tape in the shape of a tree of the size you want. Now add some decorations, paper ornaments or even a garland, and you’re done! Ready, set, decorate! - Something's Hiding In Here. We have a guest post today on the urban outfitters blog: DIY tree stand!

ready, set, decorate! - Something's Hiding In Here

While hiding in the woods at our favorite spot, we decided to do a little decorating to get into the holiday spirit. so, we brought our fake christmas, drill, paddle bit and scrap paper. all we had to do was find an old stump (although stephen wants to pretend he chopped the tree down himself). after drilling the hole with a 1" paddle bit and inserting the faux tree into the stump we fluffed the branches and it was time to decorate. Charlotte love. Pacman Halloween garland. By Kate on September 23, 2011 I vividly remember playing pacman when I was younger and I used to get the heebie-jeebies just before one of those little ghosts gobbled me up.

Pacman Halloween garland

Anyhow…I still think they are a bit spooky (in a friendly kind of way) so thought they would make an excellent Halloween garland. The shapes are pretty simple, so very easy to chop out. I’ve been making mine, feet up, in front of the telly. Pacman-templates. Christmas paper decorations. Here are some Christmas decorations inspired by the good old British weather!

Christmas paper decorations

We’re putting the tree up this weekend so more decorations to come over the next week. When do you normally put yours up? (When I was little it was usually a Christmas eve job but nowadays my neighbourhood seems to go for December 1st!). (BTW: Don’t forget to put your loop of thread in before sticking the models together – I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve done that!) Templates – – – – – – – – Craft for OKIDO magazine. By Kate on April 24, 2011 The lovely people at Okido magazine asked me to do a craft project for their latest issue which is all about the weather.

Craft for OKIDO magazine

OKIDO is jam-packed full of things to keep little hands and minds occupied. Check it out…it’s just lovely! Papercut-gems-template. Snowflake-icosahedron. 10 Ways to Make a Garland. I love pretty garlands and buntings!

10 Ways to Make a Garland

They are a great way to decorate for a party or spruce up your home with a little seasonal magic. I've gathered up my top ten favorite ways to make garlands in this post... enjoy! Here are a few details about these pretty garlands... 1. Tied Fabric Strips. This is as simple as cutting long strips of scrap fabric and knotting them on a piece of yarn or twine.

Follow this simple photo tutorial to make a pretty yarn pom pom. By Clover. To make a mini paper pom pom, or flower, follow this simple photo tutorial. Felt Snow Ball Ornaments. Twinkling lights on park trees and glass balls hung in shop windows, little by little it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in New York City!

Felt Snow Ball Ornaments

I know some people can be a bit Grinch-y about the commercialism of the holiday season, but it’s hard to resist the special feeling of Christmas in the city. Des boules de neige en feutre.