Wednes-diy | Free People Clothing Boutique Blog. UPDATE: This post originally ran on March 23 2011, but with summer winding down we wanted to bring it back up for some late summer inspiration! A fellow fp girl sent this to me a couple weeks back and i’ve been thinking about it ever since! I can think of a million reasons why these would be awesome… as apartment décor, as outdoor party décor, and – wouldn’t they be the best thing EVER for camping in general or at a festival? Just let them sit in the sun all day, and they’ll last all night! I am absolutely going to make some to bring with me to bonnaroo this year. you can buy a sun jar here, but you can make your own for much cheaper!
I am not good with technical things, like putting together a solar power cell, so i found the easy way :) what you need: a mason jar with a clear glass lid like this one from ikea, a solar garden light like the ones pictured above, which i found here, adhesive and glass frosting spray. last image. Trending on FP.com: How to Make a Braided Knot Rug. Braided knot rugs date back to a time when people only had scraps of cloth to use to make a rug.
The pioneers used strips of cloth leftover from sewing projects or old clothing and braided them together to make a rug. Braided rugs were popular in the 1800s and are still popular today. Although you can buy a braided rug in a store, you can also try your hand at creating your own braided rug by hand, just as the pioneers did. Things You'll Need Wool clothThreadNeedleScissorsClothespins show more Cut strips of wool cloth at least 2 inches across with scissors. Braid three strips together. Starting with one end of your braid, roll the length around it in a spiral. Tuck the end under the bottom of the rug when you reach the end of your rugtand sew it so it can't be seen. How to Make a Braided T-Shirt Rug. Water Marble Tutorial. Supplies: orange stick or...
Water Marble Tutorial. Supplies: orange stick or toothpick, shot glass or cup (the smaller the circumference, the less polish you end up wasting), room temp. water, nail polish, tape (optional, but it helps with the clean up) I like to begin by prepping my nails with base coat and one coat of polish. Here I used China Glaze Innocence for a nice neutral base.
Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Most importantly, have fun! We would love to see pictures of all your water marbling attempts, so get dipping! Silk.