Made By Marzipan. You can make these eye catching wind chimes out of soda cans and washers. They make a light tinkling sound, and the metal shimmers in the sun. Supplies: Soda cans (3 or 4)Butterfly punchSingle hole punchClear thread & needlesMetal washers (medium and large)TwineTwigs How To: You’ll need a few basic supplies. You’ll need a hole punch, and some metal washers. First you need to cut off the top and bottom of the can. Trim the edges so that they are smooth. Now use your punch to make butterfly shapes. Use your hole punch to make a hole in the center of each butterfly. Now it’s time to work with the thread. If you’re having trouble threading your needle, try using a permanent marker to color the tip of the thread. We’re going to thread needles on BOTH ends of our thread, because it will make the thread much easier to keep track of.
When adding the butterflies to your strand, put them so that the pattern is facing outward. You’re going to add the washers the same way. DIY Vases. Everyone loves vases, but it’s difficult to find one that is unique and not the same old run of the mill vase you’ve seen 1000 times before. As the most prominent centerpiece, you always want a vase to be special, just like the rest of your decor. Whether it is empty, holding flower, a candle pebbles or anything else, a vase can be boring or the perfect accent you’ve been looking for.
And it’s only better when you can make it yourself flexing your craft skills and saving some money as well. This lovely vase is simple and its beauty is its simplicity. All it takes is a cute vase, some sequins and some glue. How you want the sequins displayed in the vase will determine which method you use to put them in there. If you want them on the bottom, just pour them in alone. For this cozy yet stylish vase, pick up some clear craft glue and yearn and collect a few pop bottles, beer or wine bottles. For some true vintage charm, these are the way to go.
Courtesy of sjarmerende-gjenbruk.blogspot.com. DIY Yarn Bowl. Two weeks ago, while discussing DIY ideas about our No New Gifts Christmas I mentioned a lovely yarn bowl that I wanted to make. Most of you know how much I value hand work be it just for the sake of mental health and the feeling of accomplishment. In a mostly virtual and fast-paced world, one of the most precious acts is working with your hands to create practical objects that can be touched.
So, of course I didn't waste much time and dived happily at the project together with my daughter in the first moment available. Yes, this is a great project to work on with children and teenagers, and it requires a maximum of 40 minutes. The thing I like most about this project is that it is totally eco-friendly and should I even use the very fashionable word biodegradable? I made some slight changes to the original pattern, which I would like to share. 1/2 cup of flour4 cups of water3 tablespoons of sugarscrap yarn in the color of your choicebowl to use as a moldsaran wrap or plastic bag. Seashell Fairy Lights. Candles in Seashells. Menu Planner. We all know that planning what to make for dinner can be a daunting task. The thinking is always worse than the actual making, right?
A menu planner is a great way to alleviate the daily planning stress. Just simply sit down with your family once a week to plan your meals and you are set. Today on Studio 5, we showed two fun ways to display your weekly menu. Basics for both Menu Planners- Your family probably has a dozen or so Go-To-Meals that they like to eat.
Magnetic Menu Planner: (Kits Available August 20th- Call to order yours today) Kits for this planner will be $24 and will include everything you need to make this exact board (adhesive and ink not included). If you would prefer to make the planner from scratch...Here are the instructions: Ingredients you will need: Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7 Gypsies Vintage Receipt Holder We love these new Vintage Receipt Holders from 7 Gypsies. The trick with tackling one of these trays is to take one square at a time. DIY Herb Garden. At some point near the middle of March, I always decide that I’m “done” with winter.
The sweaters and jackets get pushed to the back of the closet, the flip flops come out, and I inevitably freeze my butt off for several weeks until the weather catches up with my warm-weather state of mind. Likewise, my cravings for fresh herbs and veggies are always a little ahead of the season. Growing your own herbs is a great way to save money and avoid buying too much at a time and letting most of it go to waste. If it’s still too cold to plant outside where you are (or if you’re short on space!)
This hanging herb garden is the perfect project to get you in gear for spring. What you’ll need: Tin containers with snap-on plastic lids (tea, cocoa, and coffee cans are a good bet), coat hangers, pliers, scissors, herbs (I bought basil, rosemary, dill, and cilantro for about $2.50 each), masking tape, coffee filters, a nail, a hammer, X-acto knife, scrap fabric or paper, and glue or spray adhesive. DIY 3-D Wall Hanging. Ready to craft? This project is so easy, anyone can do it. Before you start making excuses, let me tell you, I’d never painted before. Never used acrylics or done art on canvas.
I can hardly even draw a straight line. Now that your excuses are gone, pick your colors and your theme and let’s get started! Need some ideas? Use different kinds of sticks. Maybe leave off the bird and use butterflies. This project should take two days. Day 1, Step 1 in creating your own three-dimensional wall art: Paint your canvases with some acrylic paint. Step 2: Leave the canvases to dry and start preparing your foliage. Step 3: If you plan to use an additional color on your canvases (I mixed some white and light grey to make the moon) you can go ahead and add that. See the final assembly tips on day two after the paint dries on Page Two! About Erica Mueller Erica Mueller has written 22 posts in this blog.
Erica Mueller is a stay-at-home mom to two lively little boys. Pages: 1 2. DIY Beanbag Cushion. Looking for hours of entertainment? Meet, The Rollie Pollie bean bag chair. It’s a chair, it’s a toy, it’s your favorite pillow. Made of durable cotton twill or soft vinyl, each bag is actually a slip cover (with another Rollie Pollie inside) then filled with mounds and mounds of soft cluster stuffing. So if it gets dirty, just zip it off and throw it in the wash. And with a handle on top, it’s easy to toss around. Ready for a pillow fight? Now, pick your favorite…. Drag it around, Dive right in! Or take a little nap. Build a Rollie-Pollie-man: kick off your shoes: Or do what I love best….find a yummy treat, and just relax, watching your favorite show. Who said you were a couch potato?