Before & after: old door daybed + embellished cabinet. It’s always fun to see architectural details from buildings — doors, windows, banisters, hardware, etc. — creatively re-purposed as furniture. Ida’s daybed is a lovely re-interpretation of these decrepit old doors, and I love the rounded corners, trim and various decorative touches she’s added to finish off the piece. Lovely work, Ida! — Kate Time: 2–3 days Cost: $205 ($90 for doors plus materials) Basic Steps: First we measured our doors and cut them on each end to make sure they fit the width of daybed frame. My advice for people looking to create something similar is to buy the daybed frame first, so you can use it when you are measuring/cutting the doors. Have a Before & After you’d like to share?
Read about Jessica’s embellished cabinet after the jump! I’ll admit it: Fancy paint jobs frighten me. Time: 8 hours (not including drying time) Cost: $200 Basic Steps: We stripped the piece of its old finish, then sanded and painted the piece with 2 -in-1 primer/semigloss paint. Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub - dellie. Yesterday I made myself a batch of Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub. I found the recipe over on Freutcake yonks ago and as my skin has been looking a little dull lately, I thought I’d give it a try. This recipe comes together fast and so it’s great when you suddenly feel the urge to pamper your skin like I did. I did make a few substitutions based on what I had in my cupboards which the recipe below reflect.
However, if you’d like to see Leah’s original recipe (it includes some additional tips and advice both in the post and comments), you can find it right here . Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub Original recipe by Leah of Freutcake (with a few subs) 1/2 cup white, granulated sugar 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup sunflower oil 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp vanilla extract Combine and mix both sugars until they are blended. Easy! I did a hand test with this yesterday by only exfoliating one hand so I could test the results. Today I did a full test by using it all over my body, including my face. RE: Using this on my face. Yarn-Wrapped Letters. Sorry for my little unexpected absence. I had no idea kindergarten would throw my routine into such an upheaval. I'm starting to feel like all I do is run back and forth between home and the school.
But here's a little project I squeezed in last week. These yarn-wrapped letters are so quick and easy, and I think they'd make great baby gifts. In fact, I made this one for my new niece, Audrey. Step One: Grab your supplies...a large kraft letter, I bought mine locally, but you can get them online at CreateForLessglue gunyour favorite yarn Start wrapping the closed-off areas of the letter.
You'll have to take a length of yarn and cut it from the skien, so you can wrap through the opening of the letter. Step Two: Pick another spot and keep wrapping. Step Three: Keep wrapping. Step Four: Keep adding layers until you like it. P.S. Magical Mason Jars - Style Lush. Inspired Entertaining: DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses - StumbleUpon. Last month I got an email from one of those "deal of the day" websites featuring a very cute set of wine glasses with chalkboard stems from a company called Chalkboard China.
I've seen chalkboard glasses before, and always thought them to be a fun and chic way for guests to keep track of their glass throughout the night so you don't end up with mixed-up glasses or dozens of half-full glasses left around the house. But all the ones I've seen in stores feature a strip of chalkboard paint across the bowl of the glass, which I've always felt looks awkward and takes away from the beauty of the wine or beverage in the glass.
What I like about this version is that the writing part is at the bottom on the stem and foot of the glass, so it doesn't compete with the beverage. I also like that the simple black foot on the glass is in itself an elegant design element, and would work just as well with no writing on it. So I figured, "I can totally make that myself! " Materials 1. 2. 3. Method Step 1. Not martha - to make: papier-mache easter eggs - StumbleUpon. For Easter I made papier-mache polka dotted eggs. I created them using small water balloons and tissue paper then I filled them with candy and toys and sealed them shut. The egg can hold a surprising amount of candy and the tissue paper seems delicate making for a delightfully heavy and yet fragile object, much like real egg. Also like a real egg you have to break the shell to get at what’s inside. I like things you have to destroy to open.
You’ll need: water balloons (they make the egg-iest shape)white tissue paper (one sheet will make about three eggs)colorful tissue paper (one sheet will make many eggs, so you don’t need much)a 3/4 inch hole puncha paint brush you don’t care much aboutliquid laundry starcha sturdy shot glass to hold your egg while you’re working with ita way to hang the balloons to dryenough time to let these dry overnight, and a few hours to let them dry after filling and sealing them (you’ve been warned) Note: I tried a few variations on the starch. Why the loop? Favorites from 2011. It has been quite a year for this here blog. There have been some posts that have been viewed nearly 20,000 times!
What?!? I'm astounded, and so very grateful for the love that all of my internet friends have shown me, and all of the new folks who have come to visit. To end the year, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite posts from the last 12 months. Some months it was difficult to choose, but I kept it to 12! In January, I shared an embroidered locket. In February, I let people in on how I pay tribute with the things that I make. March brought Family week, and I told about how my family does things (lots of things!) Coming up on Easter, in April I made a bracelet as a reminder that "All is Well...Christ is Risen. " We had a virtual tea party in May, and Rachel and I revealed the dresses that we've been working on.
In June, I showed off my favorite vintage craft kit of all time. July was when I made a felt yo-yo necklace. Wow...that's a lot of favorites from 2011! Victorian Cottage Hideaway. Wouldn’t you love a secret hideout like this? I spotted this adorable victorian cabin in the New York Times. It’s only accessible by a series of stones across a creek and was hand built by a couple with DIY accents and amazing use of space.
Heavenly. What would your secret getaway spot look like? See the full slideshow at The New York Times. Lovely Laundry: 20 Laundry Rooms that Inspire. Top Bloggers Favorite DIY Projects. DIY Christmas Wreaths. East 9th Street Recipies, reviews and random rants from a mom of two! DIY Christmas Wreaths December 1, 2011 By Sarah BB 10 Comments 50.1K Flares Twitter 9 Facebook 33 Google+ 15 Pin It Share 16.9K StumbleUpon 33.2K 50.1K Flares × The other night we had our first snow! Get thisawesome christmas wreaths :) Sarah BirdChristmas get thisChristmas wreaths Sarah BirdChristmas get thisCork wreaths for Christmas get thisBurlap and red, for a WInter/Christams wreath get thisDIY Christmas Wreaths get thisgreat idea!
Get thisornaments, a styrofoam wreath, a glue gun, a wooden letter, and glitter are ALL you need to make this. Get thisWreath tutorial You may also like - Pretty on Pinterest ~ Winter DIY St. How To Keep Greenery Fresh During the Holidays Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Home Decor About Sarah BB Sarah is a healthcare administrator, mother of one spunky 4-year old daughter and a lifestyle blogger living in Wichita, Kansas. . « Previous Post Next Post » Comments Trackbacks Speak Your Mind About Sarah See On.
Soap Making Instructions | Soap Making Recipes and Tutorials | Teach Soap - StumbleUpon. How to Make a Tabletop Christmas Ornament Tree Using a Knitting Needle. Snowflake soaps. I wanted all my gifts in my Advent house to be hand-made so after making sparkly strawberry lip balm, cool mint lip balm, snowflake hair bobbles and clips, reindeer hair clips and gingerbread crayons I only had a few drawers left to fill. I went for peppermint, snowflake-shaped, glittery soaps and made a few extra snowflake soaps for my Christmas crackers! Snowflake soapsTools and Materials Snowflake soaps, How-to step by step Start by chopping up the soap base into small pieces and placing them in a microwavable jug.
*Please note that if you make a mistake or it sets too quickly you can re-melt at any time. After wrapping my soaps in cling film I wrapped a strip of washi tape around the outside to add prettiness. Have a sweet day! Snowflake soaps. 25 clever ideas to make life easier - StumbleUpon. Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had!
(Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw). Via: apartmenttherapy.com Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Via: unplggd.com Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls). Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band.
Via: marthastewart.com Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match. Via: realsimple.com Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl – the concave shape amplifies the music. Via: savvyhousekeeping.com Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.
Via: iheartnaptime.net. Glass Etching. Have you ever done any glass etching? Well, neither had I before today. But wow. Such an easy, yet sweet little touch that you can add to any glass. Check out my new and improved etched Trifle Bowl. The perfect bowl for desserts of all kinds…..and even a great place for fresh fruit on the counter. And I kind of adore that little bird perched on the branch. Glass etching is also a great way to stamp your name on your pyrex dishes, to make sure they come back to you. And how about adding a little extra detail, just because…… (Edited to Add: The font used here is called Smiley Monster and I downloaded the font for free here.) Sweet in every way. Are you wanting to make your own? (This technique permanently etches your glass. First, you’ll need a piece of vinyl with an adhesive back, like the vinyl you buy for vinyl wall decor.
Then peel away the shapes, leaving the negative space all in one piece. The Silhouette code for the bird/branch is: bird_on_branch_C00044_23067 01/18/2010 Good luck!