Pinterest. Paint chip calendar. A few weeks ago, I saw this paint chip calendar on my friend David’s blog Cheltenham Road and knew I had to make one!
It combines two things that I love…stylishness and organization. And the fact that it utilizes paint chips? Even better. I mostly followed David’s tutorial with just a few modifications. That’s the beauty of this project…it’s totally customizable. Since I planned for this calendar to hang in my office, I chose paint chips that would coordinate with the room and with the pin board that hangs on the adjacent wall.
Here’s my version. materials needed: poster frame, fabric, hot glue gun, 35 paint chips, paper trimmer, corner rounder, fabric glue, foam brush 1) Purchase a poster frame (mine came from Target…$9.99). 2) Remove the edges from the frame. 3) Cover the cardboard insert with fabric using hot glue to secure it on the back, pulling tightly to keep the fabric smooth. 4) Trim the paint chips with a paper trimmer (I chose to leave the paint color names but cut off the brand). Mega Roundup: 25 Easy DIY Jewelry Organizer Projects. I'll be the first to admit that my jewelry organization situation is pretty horrendous.
The knobs on my closet doors are home to countless necklaces, half of which fall off if one happens to even glance in their general direction. Fortunately, there are DIY jewelry holders aplenty, a few of which I have my eye on for upcoming weekend projects. Check out all 25 below and let me know which one is your fave! Easy Chalkboard Paint DIYs.
A Door Turned Reusable Canvas howjoyful.com Two coats of chalkboard paint in a school-day shade is all it took to turn blogger Joy Kelley's sewing room door into a reusable canvas for quotes, sketches, lists, and brainstorms.
Check out howjoyful.com for more photos and the how-to. Pretty Cheese Platter witandwhistle.com Wit & Whistle blogger Amanda Wright’s porcelain platter shows a bit of chalkboard paint adds a punch of charm whether you’re serving cheese or cookies. Signature Stemware alwaysorderdessert.com You've seen chalkboard-coated glasses on the shelves of your favorite home décor haunts. Clever Cabinet Idea livelovediy.com LiveLoveDIY blogger Virginia found an affordable and chic way to makeover her kitchen cabinets that organizing addicts will love.
Jazzed Up Jars cremedelacraft.com These jars will help you get more organized while adding personality to your kitchen, bath, or craft room. Draw-On Dresser. DIY Rope Basket. Today's project is one of those, "Ooooh, I have a great idea!
" and "I am going to save so much money! " and "This will be SO easy! " projects. In the end, I wasn't saying those things so ecstatically or loudly, but I was still really really happy with the end result. First remember our guest bedroom? Tuesdays Outside the Box: Jars and Small-Space Gardening! Yep! It’s Tuesday already, so we’re thinking outside the box. AGAIN! Do you remember that time I totally cheated? No. You probably don’t, because it just happened. For this Tuesdays Outside the Box, I’ve actually combined both ideas into one; or, rather, let’s just say there’s a whole lot of herbs up in this blog post right here.
Remember, if you’ve ever blogged anything regarding alternative uses of old jars or ideas on small-space gardening, TODAY is the day to link it up at the bottom of the post, so everyone can enjoy your genius. Thank you. Now, today’s Tuesdays Outside the Box was chosen because small-space gardening is something I really, really, really need help with. Make a basket out of plastic bags!
How To: Not Your Ordinary Book Light. How To: Not Your Ordinary Book Light.
Friends have regularly recommended books as being particularly illuminating, but I admit that after opening them I was as in the dark as ever. Since I’m not one to let a good metaphor go unmolested (and because design schools seem to constantly create designers who’s job it is to make ugly lamps) I made this. Yes, it's a reading light made from a book. It turns off when its closed and gives off a variable amount of light depending on how far you open it, up to about a 40W light equivalent. It gives a nice warm, soft light and it looks right at home on my bedside table. Keep reading for all the instructions to make your own. Update: These instructions are for the wall powered unit. Skills: You need to know how to do some basic soldering and some rudimentary wood cutting. Time: A couple of afternoons, though a lot of that time is waiting for glue and paint to dry.
Recycled Grocery Totes. Ready to go green?
Then say goodbye to your old grocery bags by melting them into something cute. Afterall, plastic is the new plastic, right? Skill Level: Beginner to IntermediateNeeded: * plastic grocery bags (Target bags work best)* Parchment Paper* Fabric for handles and decor (optional)* IronWe’ll be fusing layers of old grocery bags together to create a stronger “fabric” for our new bags. DIY Sweat-sacoche diy-laptop-sweat – the Trendy Girl. Tip of the day: Sewing Trick.