Creative Recycling Of light Bulb into Valuable Things. When a light bulb burns out, we rarely give it a second thought.
You can lend your imagination toward this fragile household item, intent on giving burnt out bulbs a second life as something very different, and aesthetically pleasing. It’s very easy to make, use of turning a light bulb into an oil burner, terrarium and many another interesting things. Used light bulbs, typically destined for the trash bin, could be the setting for an adorable miniature terrarium, practically any clear glass container can contain a tiny greenhouse, providing humidity and warmth to plants. Here are few amazing examples to use as inspiration. Rainy Day Mobile by Mini Eco & Kate over at Mini Eco made this rainy day mobile craft for Okido magazine.
Her crafts are unbelievably adorable and impeccably styled. If you’re looking for fun, colorful craft inspiration, her site should be one of your first stops. Images: Mini Eco. $5 DIY Artwork. Clip It Display a rotating exhibit of your favorite postcards, prints, and pictures. To make it, you'll need a piece of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and an oversize white crafts clothespin (both are available at crafts stores). Paint the MDF and clothespin white. When the paint is dry, attach a picture hanger to the back of the MDF and use wood glue to secure the clothespin to the front. Then simply clip that postcard from Jamaica or your favorite girls' night out photo in the clothespin.
Mix Tape It doesn't get much simpler than this. Video: Canvas Artwork. $5 DIY Artwork. Easy Craft Idea with kids. Designer paper with the kidos!
Outdoor Crafts: Little Grass House. My first altered puzzle! DIY Treasure Stone Pirate Craft. Ever since Asa’s pirate party, I’ve wanted to make these Treasure Stones I heard about from Kid Concoctions.
Today, I felt like making something fun and decided to try them with the kids. I think the idea got in my head because Asa wore his pirate hat and pirate sword for most of the morning. He walked around saying things like, “Arrrgh, Mateys! Welcome to yer ship!” (He’s got a pretty good pirate accent for a 2 year old.) For such a cool craft, the ingredients are pretty easy… 1 cup coffee grounds 1 cup water 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1/4 cup sand Mix and then form dough into balls. Then roll your treasure back inside the dough and form it into a ball. While we were waiting for the Treasure Stones to cook, we read a story from the Jesus Storybook Bible. Monster Tooth Pillow. It’s Celebrate the Boy Month at Made and Made by Rae.
Dana and Rae are serving up tons of boy tutorials, ideas and inspiration over on their respective blogs. Plus they are offering giveaways and other good stuff. So be sure to check it out. Handprint Crafts. A Magical Childhood. I’ve seen recipes for homemade puffy paint many times over the years, but I never took the time to make it with the kids until today. How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter Play Dough. Miss Bella has been feeling left out lately. It seems like every time we make something, it isn’t safe for her to play with because she wants to taste everything.
This peanut butter play dough recipe turned out to be perfect for her and I loved that watching sister and brother play together. With the homemade slime and the original play dough recipes out, I decided it was time to make something that she could enjoy, something safe, something tasty. Peanut Butter Play Dough Recipe Peanut Butter Play Dough Ingredients: - 1 cup peanut butter - 1/2 cup honey - 2 cups powdered sugar Directions: Dump all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Obviously, you don’t want to have this around children with a nut allergy. Crafts for decorating and home decor, parties and events. Hoop laundry hamper Practical, functional, beautiful and so so easy to customize that as soon as you may know how to make your own, you will go forth running to search all the supplies!
Make time for playtime}: Tutorial Number One ~ Foiled Flowers. In honor of World Card Making Day I thought I would do something special.
This is my first tutorial ever! Your source of daily updated funny pictures and gifs. - StumbleUpon. Cut Out + Keep - StumbleUpon. Easy and Unique DIY VasesInspiring Pretty - StumbleUpon. 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. 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 This is simple, whimsical and somehow elegant. Courtesy of witandwhistle.com.