Frame your own artwork. For a while now I have wanted to make an art piece of my own to place above our humble dining room table. The problem? I am no artist. That's right, sometimes crafty girls cannot paint or draw.. or it may just be me. Either way, I have created a fabulous piece of "art" using scrapbook paper, ribbon, fabric, cardstock, embellishments, and any other scraps you have laying around the house. It's beautiful and sophisticated, and I didn't have to use a paint brush! Do you want to make your own?
What you need: Large Frame with the piece of glass insert (I got mine on sale at Hobby Lobby. Here we go! Here are some close-ups of the different types of textures I used. Here is the end result. This project is a little time consuming, so mommies - plan accordingly! This is where the completed artwork will hang. Hope you try this fun project. And let your husband hang your framed artwork up. ;) Ciao bella, 25 Awesome DIY Ideas For Bookshelves. Bookcase Dollhouse. 8072 2893 2Share10 Whattya need? Wrapping paperCardboardYarnScissorsBookcaseDouble-sided tapeDollhouse furnitureDollhouse dolls How do I make a bookcase dollhouse? Step 1: Cut wrapping paper to the fit back of your bookcase and apply wrapping paper to the bookcase walls as wall paper using double side tape. Step 2: Use cardboard to create elements such as a door or a rug.
Step 3: Add in your furniture and people. Step 4: Time to play! Created by Dane Holweger. TetraBox Light by Ed Chew. Liquid to Light Designer Ed Chew takes a green step in the right direction with the TetraBox lamp, a light object made from discarded drink packets that would have otherwise ended up in landfills already packed to the brim.
The design is achieved by unfolding the packets and refolding them into hexagonal and pentagonal sections that are then pieced together to form a geodesic sphere or any other desired shape. Here, the Epcot-like ball makes an attractive overhead light and casts an impressive web of shadows and shapes on the surrounding space.
Designer: Ed Chew. DIY Doily Lamp. Lapicero1.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x600 pixels) Light Up the Night. I'm one of those people that loves Christmas lights year-round. That might put me in the corny category, but I think even Christmas lights can look sophisticated thanks to these ideas. [spotted here: 1, 2, 3] Miniature Enchanted Forest. Whattya need? Miniature animalsSpray mountGlitterGlass jarClear glueFake mossModel tree (available at most hobby shops) How do I make a Miniature Enchanted Forest?
Step 1: Grownups only. In a well ventilated area, lightly spray your tiny animal with spray mount. Step 2: Toss the animal in a small bowl or baggie of glitter until completely coated. Step 3: Squirt clear glue into the jar to coat the entire bottom portion. Step 4: Add fake moss around the perimeter of the jar. Step 5: Place the tiny animal into the jar and position towards the middle.
Step 6: Place the model tree next to the animal. Step 7: Fill in any empty spots with more moss. Step 8: Leave the jar open overnight to allow the glue to dry completely. *To see a full size enchanted forest, visit our Pop Up Toy Shop in New York City at 136 Prince St.