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Crafty blogs. Make Your Own Shrinkable Photo Jewelry. Envelope Book. A Basic Envelope Book Materials Needed: To create a basic envelope book you will need: 4 envelopes all the same size2 pieces of plain cardstock cut to the same size as the envelopesPatterned scrapbook papers to cover the cardA piece of cardstock as wide as the envelopes and 12" longA length of ribbon Cover the plain cardstock with the patterned scrapbook paper, snipping the corners to get a neater finish. Fold the long piece of cardstock accordion style. Lay the ribbon across the centre of both covers, tape down to stabilize if necessary and glue the spine in place.

Cover the inside front cover with patterned scrapbook paper and an envelope to the back cover. It's up to you whether to cut the flaps off or leave them on -- either way looks good. Zipper Bracelette. Craftgawker | look to inspire. Creative DIY Tips & Project Ideas For Homemakers. Cheap Easy Craft Ideas, Tutorials, Free Crafts - Dollar Store Crafts. Paint Moss Graffiti - Step-by-Step Guides for Offbeat DIY Projects. Super Foam-erator. Handmade Lovelies. Print Hula Hoop Rug Page | Crafts. Tips.Net: Household Tips, Handy Hints, and Thrifty Ideas. Recycle Reuse & Repurpose ? Glass Jar Photo Frames. In South Africa, recycling is way of life that not very many people incorporate into their daily routine.

Partly because we do not have the facilities or many places that offer this service, but mainly because most people are too lazy to think about what happens to their rubbish once they toss it in the bin. So instead of carelessly dumping your trash, one of the ways you can help give used things a second life, is to reuse your glass jars, and use them as novelty photo frames. You will need A selection of different shaped glass jars A bunch of your favorite photos Doom Paper Towels Scissors / cutting knife Ruler Pencil Step 1: Remove the label After speaking to several people in search for the best method to remove the gluey sticky mess left behind when attempting to soak off labels on glass jars, I have discovered the secret is… Doom.

Step 2: Measure the Jar Step 4: Place photo into the jar Slightly roll the photo, with the image facing outwards, and insert it into the jar upside down.