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Hooping DIY. Electronics DIY. MAKE IT / 52. I’ve been really into crystals lately. i love the combination of the rough texture and vibrant color. i picked up a few at the rose bowl flea market last weekend that have been living on my nightstand. today we are going to make a beautiful amethyst mirror… what you’ ll need: • 11 inch round wood clock face • 10 inch round mirror • amethyst crystals (we purchased 200 amethyst pieces from BlissCrystals on etsy) • Loctite Go2 Glue • Silver spray paint • 2 small eye hooks • wire • Spray paint both sides of clock face.

MAKE IT / 52

The back of the clock face will be the front of the mirror. • Glue mirror to clock face and press surfaces together. . • Using a generous amount of glue, attach crystal pieces around the border of the mirror, with some overlapping the mirror edge to conceal it. . • Attach eye hooks to back edge of wood (pre-drilling holes makes it easier.) • Thread wire through eye hooks and twist to tighten so that the wire is taut and not visible from the front.

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Jewelery & Other Adornment. Photography Related Projects. Beauty DIY. *Candles* Collections, Lists. Clothing. Make a Stamp with Art Mind. Are you looking for an easy way to make your own stamp?

Make a Stamp with Art Mind

Handmade stamps are the perfect addition to scrapbooking, greeting cards, packages and more. Belgian Etsy seller Mitsy, aka ArtMind, would love to show you how to get started! First, gather your tools and materials. DIY Tutorial: DIY WEDDING / DIY FLOWER CROWN. Paper scrap recycling. Today’s projects are ones that use up old bits of paper scraps I can’t bear to throw away.

paper scrap recycling

I save these pieces of paper (gift wrap, envelope liners, art papers, origami papers, etc.) and then wonder what can I do with them? I have covered pencils and jar lids to brighten them up a bit here. The jars are ones I have salvaged from the recycling bin and the pencils are just plain ones you can buy at a dollar store. The pencils would make a lovely gift especially if given in a matching box or pencil bag. The jars are great for organizing or gift packaging. DIY: How to Fold a Paper Box - Creativebug Blog. Knowing how to fold a paper gift box is an important tool to have in your crafty arsenal.

DIY: How to Fold a Paper Box - Creativebug Blog

Once you know how to do it, you can make one in any size you like using any paper you please. This technique is perfect for impulsive gift giving year round, and it comes in especially handy on Valentine’s Day when you need just the right box for gifting a teeny token of love or a batch of sweet treats. In the occasion that this post got your creative juices flowing, check out some of our other favorite Valentine’s Day crafts on Creativebug. Materials* *Makes a 4.75″ square x 2.5″ tall box. DIY Project: Tiered Hanging Pots.

When you collect as many things as I do, floor and table space can quickly become precious commodities.

DIY Project: Tiered Hanging Pots

Having shelves full of plants is just not feasible in the studio, but I was not going to let that stop me from pursuing my dream of building a little greenhouse. If you have an interest in going vertical with your greenery, you could whip up this tiered hanging planter in a day. You just need a tiny bit of scrap wood, some rope and a few basic woodworking tools.

Turn A Mason Jar Into An Easy DIY Dispenser. 95257. Summertime Folk Tincture of St. John’s Wort. This post comes from Summer Ashley and Sarah Kate of The Great Kosmic Kitchen!

Summertime Folk Tincture of St. John’s Wort

This small shrub with tiny yellow blooms invokes a child-like fascination within me. When the fresh flowers are squeezed they produce a bright red medicine that drips between your fingertips. The juice feels like the blood of the plant, its life force. This magical plant goes by the name of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum). St. ***Because herbs work on deeper levels, when using for anxiety, stress, and mild depression, use 2-3 times daily, over a three week period or longer. A great way to preserve St.John’s Wort’s medicine is by creating a tincture. The folk method of herbal medicine making is not as precise as the standard method (the method that’s used in tinctures at health stores) but it comes from a long tradition and can be just as effective. FIRST, gather your herbs and materials. Brandy or vodkaSt. The best place to gather herbs would be from your own garden. THEN, chop and macerate. Share. Clay Craft - Urban Comfort. I'm back!

Clay Craft - Urban Comfort

May was one of the craziest months I've ever had, but crazy in a good way. I can't wait to unveil the fall projects I've been working on. But really, who wants to think about fall when there's summer to enjoy? Spa In A Jar ~ Gifts In A Jar. A gift in a jar will not only impress the recipient but it is also fun to make!

Spa In A Jar ~ Gifts In A Jar

I am taking the gift jar idea a bit further by combing it with Valentine’s Day ideas. Last week, I shared the Ice Skating Date In A Jar. DIY Leaf Crowns and Animal Masks. Nature is generous with us in the autumn months.

DIY Leaf Crowns and Animal Masks

Leaves in wonderful colors everywhere! It’s time to head outside and hunt for them. I was thinking about a crown made from leaves with wristbands, and my son was asking for an animal mask. You know what? I made them both with two extra ideas: forest friends headbands with ears made from leaves. Clean Slate: Weekend Project #1 - Terrariums for Pinterest Challenge.

I love projects and Pinterest so when Sherry over at Young House Love posed the 2nd Pinterest Challenge I had the perfect pins in mind.

Clean Slate: Weekend Project #1 - Terrariums for Pinterest Challenge

Dylan got me these great fish bowl bookends two birthdays ago and we've had little success keeping any kind of fish alive in them. (R.I.P Goldfish 1, Goldfish 2, Goldfish 3, Goldfish 4, Betta 1 and Betta 2 - you were doomed from the start without names.) One day it suddenly dawned on me that they could be terrariums! They don't have lids, so mossy dioramas were out of the question, but after a little searching I found that succulents would be perfect.Pinspiration for my project: Supplies - Glass fish bowl bookends, tiny succulents, Cactus/Succulent potting soil, decorative stones, and a spoon. Egg Cup Planters. Egg Cups are adorable. I believe this to be a universal truth. I mean, come on. Under the INKfluence. A couple of the ladies at my Christmas Card class asked about tying bows so I promised a tutorial for them. I’m sure this will help all of us bow-challenged rubber stampers make fabulous bows on all of our projects!

The first thing I want to say before I show you how to tie bows is that this tutorial is not my own! Everything here comes from the monthly magazine that Stampin’ Up puts out for demonstrators – Stampin’ Success. This is such an awesome business resource for demonstrators! Handmade Paper… 1. Select the pieces of paper to be recycled. You can even mix different types to create your own unique paper. 2. Rip the paper into small bits, and place into the blender. (about half full). 3. 4. 5. Place the mold into the pulp and then level it out while it is submerged. 6. 7.

Summertime = DIY Time! The art of stenciling to decorate walls, furniture, fabrics and decorative home accessories has been around for years. And in today’s creative world there are literally hundreds and hundreds of stencil designs available to you! Basically, a stencil is a thin sheet of material such as paper, plastic, metal, mylar or vinyl that designs or letters are cut from and then used to replicate art when paint is transferred through the opening.

Allow me to share with you some “How-To Basics” of stenciling. Let’s start with the surface we want to decorate… Charlotte - Temporary Tattoos Tutorial. 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. Magnetized Mail Holder DIY. Furniture Makeovers. Try This: Personalized Spoon Rest. Diy pretty shampoo bottles. Adhesive Remover - Homemade Goo Gone. One of the greatest things about natural DIY products is that many of them have multiple uses. This is rarely the case with store-bought products. Awesome Cleaning Slime.

Tygtryck med blekmedel. Textil Publicerad 19 juli 2013. DIY Monogrammed Leather Key Chain. DIY: Necklace Holder. Tripod camping stool. In honor of this month’s outdoor theme, why don’t we build an old-fashioned camping stool? How to make a seamless repeating pattern. Lipstick organizer DIY. DIY bow boots. DIY: belt hanger. Make Your Own Watercolor Paints. Convert your handwriting into a font. Most gawked all-time.

All-Natural Bug Spray Recipe.

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A Beautiful Mess. Free People. Sincerely Kinsey. Honestly WTF. Paint Moss Graffiti - Step-by-Step Guides for Offbeat DIY Projects. A helpful yet simple DIY for spring gardeners!