Best DIY Projects and Link Party 73. How can you people out do yourselves every single week? Seriously! Let me show you what I’m talking about and give you some Stickers! I love this display of color by Life As a Thrifter. There are so many elements that I like here. The modern retro look of the hanging fabrics, the country style round table against the super retro chairs. The mix of color and patterns. What is there not to like? I am giving Holly the… This Pamper Momma Spa Party by Marigold Mom is gorgeous, fresh and clever. A celebration of womanhood and motherhood. You must see all the pictures… Love it! I am giving Marigold Mom the… Oh my!
The next three projects have three things in common: They are fabulous, colorful and show the value of a good frame. Allow me… How fun is this colorful re-purposed GIANT Frame by my good friend Kristen from Capturing Joy? I love the idea of adding multiple pictures inside of one frame to make a single focal point. Here is another re-purposed frame. This is such an easy way to display your pictures.
PINNING AT HOME - DIY INSPIRATION BOARDS. DIY Fashion: How to draw fashion illustrations. If you search for them on the web you'll find a lot of beautiful fashion illustrations. Often they are a piece of art on their own but they are not only drawings, they are the best way for a designer to keep track of their inspiration. A great collection of sketches can be found in the book 100 years of fashion illustrations. If you want to learn how to draw sketches learn humane figure proportions here and here then have a look at Marina you tube channel where she teaches how to color skin or how to draw fabric for example denim (it's in italian but you still can watch the technique).
If you want to have fun dressing an icon Colour me good is the book for you. Cercando sul web si possono trovare illustrazioni di moda bellissime. Concept Boards. (source: design*sponge) I adore browsing websites like The Selby or Design*Sponge for sneak peaks into studios of artists and designers. So perfectly chaotic, so profoundly organized. Looking around my own space, I seek to project my creativity into my surroundings in hopes of becoming immersed in the concepts that float within my brain.
One thing I’ve noticed that creative minds have alike: highly refined concept boards adorn their studio walls. The images and objects grouped together help promote a deep focus for a project allowing a designer to narrow down ideas before getting started. Concept boards can be created on virtually anything; something simple like a poster board, a cork board tacked into a vintage frame, clip boards, dangling from a makeshift clothesline or even directly on the wall. (source: smile & wave) Images Afterwards, look over your selections and see if any themes are prevalent.
(source: erayo) Materials (source: notes from the sewing room) Inspiring quotes. Do-It-Yourself Pinhole Camera (Part 1) What is a pinhole camera? It's a camera with no lens. Pinhole cameras are usually homemade and can be made of almost any box that is dark and hallow. Photos are taken through a tiny (pin) hole on one side of the box and are manually exposed by uncovering the hole for a moment. You can read more technical info here.
The thing I love about pinhole cameras is that it creates photos similar to a holga (or many other plastic toy cameras). These unpredictable, distorted photos are so pretty to me. I've been wanting to try this project for a long time and my dad has helped me to construct my own camera and this week I will share with you a tutorial for constructing your very own homemade pinhole camera, tips and photos! This first section in our D.I.Y. is dedicated to introducing you to pinhole photography and getting inspired for the upcoming project! Here are some inspiring pinhole camera photos: here are two pretty pinhole photos by infaready. [source] [source] [source] [source] [source] How to make Bath Bombs. No-Carve Stamps. By Jeromina Juan Ever wonder about the possibilities of designing your own stamps without having to carve anything?
There is a simple way! You’ll need one ordinary household object – silicone caulking. Yes, the one you use on your bathtub, sinks, and windows! With no carving to do at all, this task cannot be simpler. And the result? Materials 1/8″-thick acrylic plexiglass; can be found at hardware storesX-Acto knife Metal ruler Silicone rubber caulking (clear); can be found at hardware storesWater-based paint BrayerNote: You can cut plexiglass to size by scoring a straight line several times using an X-Acto knife and metal ruler, and then placing the plexiglass on a table with the score line over the edge and snapping it in one quick motion.
Directions Step 1: Sketch your designs on paper. Step 2: Hold the caulk tube vertical and tap it against a flat surface 8-10 times to remove any air bubbles. Step 3: Let the caulking cure for 24 hours, and then your stamp is ready. About the Author: Handmade geometric stamps for Handmade Living. By Kate on January 11, 2012 I‘ve tried to make my own rubber stamps on many occasions but never really got the hang of it. I think half the reason is that it’s impossible to buy the proper carving blocks here in the UK. So…I put an article together for this months issue of Handmade Living on easy rubber stamps. (I actually wrote this article about three months ago….it’s taking me a while to get used to the print ‘time-lag’ thing). These stamps are made from erasers, using a craft knife and ruler.
If you stick to straight lines then carving is easy and you don’t need any specialist tools!! Perfect for decorating your own wrap, cards and fabric etc. If you want to see how hand carved stamps are done the proper way then check out this ace tutorial at Geninne’s Art Blog. Hama bead weaving tutorial on its way early next week! You can pick up a copy of Handmade Living from Morrisons, Asda, Sainsburys, Martins, WH Smiths, Hobbycraft plus a number of independent shops and newsagents. Instant Business Card. DIY : Scratcher Lotto Ticket. Guest Post: DIY Mini Succulent Garden In An Altoids Tin. This guest post is from Johnie Gall of DirtbagDarling.com. Sometimes, the best things come in small packages, especially when they’re as cute as this DIY party favor idea! Succulents are an apartment or office gardner’s best friends because they need minimal care and thrive in harsh conditions (aka when you forget to care for them!).
Plus, when a piece breaks off, you can replant it and it will take root. Use your broken succulent pieces to make these miniature Altoids tin gardens. What you need: -An empty mint tin or other shallow container -Potting soil -Fine gravel -A piece of a succulent plant -Water Step 1: Wash out your Altoids tin and place a thin layer of gravel on the bottom. Step 2: Mix up the remainder of your gravel with some potting soil. Step 3: Trim your succulent stem so it almost reaches the bottom of the tin.
Care: Your succulent shouldn’t grow too large because of the limited soil, but if it does you can always re-pot it. More DIY projects from the BLDG 25 Blog!