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Decoupage Your Furniture. PostCarden Pop-Up Seasons Greetings Card Product Detail. Images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/ms_checklist_sixthings. Paper Punched Easter Eggs Tutorial by Nikki In Stitches. Some of the best projects are also the most simple, and it doesn’t get much more “back to basics” than these paper punched Easter eggs.

Paper Punched Easter Eggs Tutorial by Nikki In Stitches

Simple and classic, they take just a few minutes to make and will last for many springs to come! Materials: 5/8″ paper punch Decorative paper Styrofoam egg Straight pins Glue Directions: Scroll through the pictures below. Picture, Picture on the Wall... DIY Mod Podge Tile Coaster Tutorial. GardenMama: .: Photo Cairn ~ Tutorial:. Some of the holiday gifts I created this past season were born of a fallen birch tree.

GardenMama: .: Photo Cairn ~ Tutorial:.

The pieces I enjoyed creating the most this year were birch photo holders. Inspired by the sea, I decided to fashion a new design for an original card/art/photo holder from the ever-growing ocean stone collection I have gathered from the beaches near our home! Shane Powers Hanging Glass Bubble Collection. Shipping To: Canada Cart <div id="noJavascript"><h2>Javascript Not Enabled</h2><p>west elm offers modern furniture and home decor featuring inspiring designs and colors.

Shane Powers Hanging Glass Bubble Collection

Create a stylish space with home accessories from west elm. IKEA Hack from Stockholm  DIY. The question is how to renovate your bathroom or kitchen without breaking the bank. Let's talk about bathrooms first... If you absolutely hate the tiles in your bathroom, you can actually paint the tiles. For a more in-depth post on how we did our bathroom, check out this link. If you think your tiles and grout is ok, then why not go all out changing the fittings, cabinets, mirrors and lighting? This will still cost some money but still far less that re-tiling the whole ting. Remember! If the tiles are ok, but the grout is ugly and dirty, you can easily re-grout the bathroom yourself. Getting the Stencil Right: Planning, Prep and a Light Hand with the Brush. How to Plant a Terrarium, Terrariums, Indoor Gardening. Ann Whitman, who works in our Burlington, VT, headquarters, shows a pair of terrariums she created on a snowy afternoon.

How to Plant a Terrarium, Terrariums, Indoor Gardening

You may already have a container that you'd like to showcase; if not, you can find large glass containers — either open at the top or closed — at craft stores. Closed containers hold more humidity and create a jungle-like atmosphere. Open containers are ideal for cactus and succulent gardens, as well as other plants that prefer less humidity. Clear, smooth glass offers the best view of the plants. When choosing plants, select varieties that will thrive where you plan to display your terrarium. After light requirements, I consider the suitability of plants for life in a container. Soak the coir brick in a bucket with plenty of warm water for about 30 minutes and break it up with a trowel as it expands. The next step is to size and cut a piece of fiberglass window screening to completely cover the clay pellets.

Some pots may have more than one plant in them. Terrarium Tutorial. I am one of those not-so-good-at-watering-plants kind of girls, but I love plants at the same time.

Terrarium Tutorial

Makes no sense, right? Thankfully, terrariums allow you to add the airy, natural feel of plants to any room without the fuss of caring for them. Today my guest blogger, Rebecca D.

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Creative Bulletin Boards to Craft. How to Macrame a Plant Hanger « This Year's Dozen. FINISHED LENGTH: approx 4 1/2 ft, from top of ring to bottom tail.

How to Macrame a Plant Hanger « This Year's Dozen

Will hold up to a 9″ diameter basket, container or bowl. 50 yards gray 6mm braided macrame cord1 - 2″ welded ring (treated, not raw metal)4 large hole gray marbella beads16 smaller gray marbella beads for tail cords You can find these materials for wallet-friendly prices if you click here! Step 1: Cut 8 cords 6 yards each and 2 cords 1 yard each. Step 2: Use a 1 yard cord to completely cover the 2″ welded ring with continuous Larkshead Knots (or half hitches).

Hanging succulent garden. Another thing I got up to during my week long Making Friday was to make a hanging succulent garden in my studio.

Hanging succulent garden

It all started with the impulse buy of a magnificent Burro’s Tail from Aspen Flowers in Loop Street, and next thing I was googling macrame tutorials on the internet. Just look at how it turned out! It all came together quite quickly, after I learned how to make a really easy macrame hanger that’s not too desperately retro. Made from black cotton rope, it’s actually quite elegant, I think. Here’s a tutorial for you to make your own hanging garden. Step1: Get a metal or wooden ring, scissors, and some cotton or nylon rope. For the Home. Lavender Garland Featuring Styrofoam. Hi, sweets. Here’s a very easy tutorial to make your own lavender garland.

It looks pretty and smells even prettier.