Paper Roses. Peaches’ coffee filter flowers. Turning humble materials into something beautiful is an admirable skill. whenever you think you’ve seen the prettiest thing, something else comes along and blows your mind! These gorgeous blossoms are similar to the ones sold in kits that are made with tissue paper, but even tissue paper can be kind of pricey, and it doesn’t always come in the full range of colors you want. enter these amazing coffee filter flowers by aunt peaches!
A recycled art specialist who works with a healthy dose of wacky fun, peaches makes flowers from materials most people toss in the waste bin. if you’re planning any end of summer parties, consider making some of these colorful flowers to scatter on your table. click here to read more about peaches’ flowers and see some of the other amazing colors she has made. great job, peaches!
-kate CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Materials: for 10 grapefruit size paper peony flowers time: 1 hour to dye and assemble + 3 hours drying time. Instructions: 1. 2. DIY: Glass Bottle Makeover. Good morning everyone.Today I just wanted to show you a little bottle makeover I did earlier this week – just for fun. I save cool bottles just in case I get a crazy idea and throughout football season and the holidays, I acquired quite a few (Bottles, that is. Not crazy ideas.) Yes…many of my bottles are courtesy of Crown Royal, Pendleton, Cabana Bay, and local vineyards. Although I rarely consume, I love the packaging! Anyhow, in the past, I’ve wrapped jute around them, embellished them, sprayed them with chalkboard paint, and so on.. but this time I wanted to do some vintage glam – something you might find at Pottery Barn. Although I removed the label from the top, the wording on this bottle is actually raised lettering that could not be removed. After I cleaned it up, I sprayed it with a metallic bronze spray paint.
I then started to work away with ASCP in Provence. I used dark wax to create a light patina. I also chose to leave the lid metallic, but with the same distressing. .. in the Fun Lane. How-To: Make Your Own Mini Vase in Under 30 Seconds. Quick! Can you guess what this tiny bud vase is made from? I'll give you one clue: with the right moves, it can be turned into an animal*. Now you're really curious, aren't you? Read on! This modern, ceramic-looking vase can be made in well under 30 seconds and only requires two materials: a 2" glass votive holder and a BALLOON. Crazy, right?? Camilla Fabbri from Family Chic created these clever little vases by snipping off the mouth of a balloon, leaving about an inch of the neck, and then slipping the balloon over the votive holder.
[via Family Chic] *Well, not a living, breathing animal. Tagged : Craft, Inspiration, vases, balloons, flowers, DIY. Glittered Feathers. Crafty / Paint the wall in flat color then use the same color but in high gloss for the design! LOVE this idea!!! If I was crafty like my mom... / Plant herbs in glass jars for a natural - and useful! - decoration for your home or for a party. 4 Easy Tips for Thrifty DIY Home Decor. 4 Easy Tips for Thrifty DIY Home Decor Say goodbye to leaving a friend or neighbors home feeling envious of their creative decor! You don't have to spend gobs of money on to make your own home stylish. Regardless of your skill level, these four thrifty DIY home decor ideas are the perfect way to add a splash of fun and personality to your space. 1. 2.
Photo frames laying around gathering dust. 3. 4.Window Box Towel Holder- If you can't keep the plants alive in your window box and you're tired of restocking your bathroom with hand towels, here is the perfect solution! Creating a fabulous home on a budget has never been easier, so start your project and have fun! Christmas Crafts or DIY Ideas / Christmas Decorations. Halloween's Not Even Here Yet! Ok, so I know... Halloween's not even here yet, but I have to start sneaking in some Christmas stuff now! And there are some fun & easy ways to start planning about your holiday decor using stuff you already have...
Like these faux "present cakes" are delicious & a great way to utilize cake plates & pedestals! These glass jars are a fun & simple way to decorate... Wrap a pillow... from bhg And you can't forget about a sweet treat for the kiddos... from Celebrations At Home Besides, we will need to time to gather supplies to be this cute come Christmas time, right?! Ho, Boo, Ho!!! DIY Chalkboard Serving Platter. December 21st, 2011 Just one more chalkboard porcelain paint project, and then I’ll give it a rest. I promise. How about… a chalkboard serving platter? It’s perfect for serving cheese, cookies, or any other goodies you might need to label. you’ll need: a porcelain platter (mine is from CB2)painter’s tape (optional) Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Chalkboard Paint (available at Dick Blick or Amazon)(Don’t use regular chalkboard paint. This only works with porcelain paint.)a soft bristle paint brush (a watercolor brush works well) a regular kitchen oven how to: 1.
Custom Color Chalkboard Paint - Martha Stewart Organizing Crafts. Thanks to paint that dries into a chalkboard finish, your board can be whatever size you desire and placed wherever you like. Store-bought formulas come in traditional green and black. But you can also follow our recipe to mix your own batch in any shade. Cleverly applied chalkboard paint means new places to track appointments, keep lists, and leave messages. Or simply use the surface to draw or doodle, which will appeal to kids and the kid in everyone. Choose from the following ideas or come up with your own homemade chalkboard location. Tip: Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. Wall Calendar A home office is the ideal spot for a family planner. Mudroom Mural The bottom half of a mudroom wall is just the right height for pint-size Picassos -- when coated with store-bought green chalkboard paint. Message Center Write-on paint needn't be applied only to walls.
Pantry Reminder. For the Home / This link is for the berry juice...but I love the idea of putting chalkboard paint on a glass. That way guests can write their name on their glass, instead of glass charms. Things I wanna craft! / Cool! Awesome idea! Mix Elmers glue with food coloring to paint onto anything glass to create a seaglass effect when dry. Things to do in my spare time! / dollar store pears + gold glitter spray paint= sorry pottery barn. I could make it cheaper.
Heartland Paper: Handmade Chandelier's on Studio 5. Swarming Butterfly Chandelier Ingredients you will need: Butterfly punch, die-cut or Silhouette Digital Craft Cutter for cutting images (We used the Silhouette to cut a 2 ½” butterfly.)- this is also a QuicKutz die that can be used in your Revolution or Cuttlebug. Paper in desired colors- you will need enough paper to cut 136 images (we used white cardstock and clear vellum for our butterflies) 14” metal ring- you can use a metal wreath base or even a large embroidery hoop 15-20 yards of coordinating ribbon for tying around base Fishing Line Sturdy wire for cross hairs of chandelier Glue Dots Scissors Tulle for hanging the chandelier from ceiling Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. *Notes: This chandelier can be made with a variety of different shapes and papers to create a look that will match your room perfectly. *Look for a special Halloween Chandelier Kit coming soon on the Heartland Paper Blog.
Crap I Need to Make...In ALL My Spare Time / Hot glue and spray paint! 534169205772335327_Cycy8vIT.jpg (JPEG Image, 423 × 880 pixels) - Scaled (72. My "Future Wedding" album / Candle Stick Apothecary Jars. You will need 3 candlesticks. These came in a set at Ross for $10. They were primed, then spray painted green. The jars were old salsa jars soaked in bleach solution and labels peeled off. The lids. Things I wanna craft! / Use any glass ball ornament, then use a hot glue type glue to make design, let dry, then spray paint..