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Guides for Handmade, DIY & Crafts Maniacs - Handimania. How to Make Neon String Bracelet. Handmade bracelets are very popular this season.

How to Make Neon String Bracelet

They are colorful, easy to make and truly attractive wrist ornaments. No matter how old you are, you want to own a few and, what’s more, make them yourself. I have already showed you a couple of versions, but now I would like you to go to another level. Even though, you do not need any special skills to make Neon String Bracelet I found on Pandahall.com, it is a bit more difficult than previous bracelets projects as it uses more complicated techniques of knotting. Don’t hesitate to make it, for this detailed step by step guide, will help you do it fast and with perfect final effect. Start with finding your favorite colors of strings because that’s the color what makes it particularly special and vivid enough to impress others (if, of course you care).

For the full tutorial of Neon String Bracelet click here. Supplies / ingredients: How to Make Fishtail Bracelet. You may think I am kind of bracelet freak as I’ve been writing about them a lot lately.

How to Make Fishtail Bracelet

Probably you are right, but as I use to say: It is better to be a bracelet freak than just a regular freak. Anyway, summer is the perfect time to make’em and wear’em. It is no fun to buy one and then see the same on every second wrist in town. If you consider yourself a creative person, you wouldn’t dare wearing serial jewellery. You’ll going to be brave, take a piece of wire or crochet hook and create the one and only, stylish wrist ornament. How to Make Heart Shaped Box. Do you remember these 3D Paper Diamonds made by “Minieco”?

How to Make Heart Shaped Box

Professional looking box that you could have done yourself at home. Unique package, perfect for an anniversary or engagement occasion. As there is a season for presents coming, take up another geometric project by the same crafter: Heart Shaped Box. It looks lovely in any color, and it is small enough that you can put two of those in a box presented on the website. Don’t worry! How to Make 3D Paper Hearts. How to Make 3D Paper Diamonds. Well, this is really something that all crafty hands would like to do!

How to Make 3D Paper Diamonds

3D Paper Diamonds we have discovered on this creative, British website called “minieco.co.uk”. Kate, the designer of all those cool, paper stuff, provides a printable template for this geometric jewel shape. It can be used either as a garland, toy, or as a wonderful gift box for jewellery. Since I have got Minecraft fans at home, I am pretty sure, Simon and Dorian will take up this project soon. They say blue diamonds are the most precious to dig out while playing. I assume, this particular paper craft will suit your taste, and you would want to start as soon as possible. For the full tutorial and template of 3D Paper Diamonds, click the link. Tools: ScissorsNeedleRuler Supplies / ingredients: A4 sheet of paperGlue-stickPrintable template. How to Make PVC Pipes Notebook Stand.

I like working with my notebook, but only when the battery allows me to move with it.

How to Make PVC Pipes Notebook Stand

Different spaces and places inspire me. There is always a problem with the support under it, though. For example, now, I use some kind of book of the same size. When Mania was pregnant, suddenly it occurred there are no such stands that would be perfect for a woman with a 7th months belly (beside her belly). All in all, she decided not to use a computer until Anya was born. I bet many of you face the same problem with notebook stands. It is very simple to make and doesn’t require expensive tools. Original Portuguese tutorial of PVC Pipes Notebook Stand, here. Tools: Hand sawHammerGlue gun Supplies / ingredients: How to Make Conceal Bookshelf. Have you ever thought about concealing bookcase somehow in your tiny, little room but it was impossible?

How to Make Conceal Bookshelf

Well, I have. Our apartment is of average size but because of the attic our ceiling makes it difficult to put high shelfs of bookcases under it. With this simple but useful Conceal Bookshelf designed by Miron Lior finally my problem disappears. This is a product which you can buy or try do it yourself. The best thing about it though, is that awesome effect that your books just stick to the wall itself or in some magical way. I am not going to tell Mania about our bedroom redecoration wondering how she reacts seeing her books “glued” to our newly painted wall. How to Make Paper Pyramid Gift Box. How to Make Paper Circles Envelope. I am a kind of the person who loves stationary products, but it’s hard to find a decorative envelope at my place when it’s needed the most.

How to Make Paper Circles Envelope

That’s why I’ve decided to do some web searching and find an emergency solution for such occasions. Few days ago I stumbled upon this lovely idea presented on Scrapngal – it’s fun and pretty MacGyver-ish tip on how to prepare a box-like envelope that consists only of four circles. Clever, huh? All you need is some stiff, fancy paper (you can upcycle old folders or notebook covers), round boxes, scissors and a bit of glue. Remember to share your envelopes with us on our fan page. See full step-by-step instruction for Paper Circles Envelope here.