Goofproof DIY: Microwave Potato Chips. They’re crunchy, salty and bite-sized, in other words, the perfect snack.
Sure you could buy them pre-made from the grocery store, but this recipe is so simple that you can have fresh cut potato chips in under 10 minutes–the same time it would take you to find a parking spot at most grocery stores. Ingredients 3 medium Yukon gold or russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried $2 tablespoons olive oil $1 teaspoon salt $ Preparation Cut potatoes crosswise into even 1/8-inch-thick slices; discard ends. For an extra tasty spin on things, combine 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan with 1/4 tsp paprika and sprinkle on before cooking. Enjoy! Uses for lemon. We Tried It: DIY Beauty Mask. DIY Gift Bag Tutorial.
You may remember Emily’s post a few weeks ago about her gift wrapping workshop she offered to her community.
Today she taught me one of the class favorites. . . how to make this quick and easy gift bag from a sheet of scrap book paper. I photographed her steps, making a full tutorial so that you can join us in the gift bag fun! The paper we used were the standard 12×12 scrapbook sheets, but you can use any size of paper, depending on how large or small you would like your bag.
Once your bag is made, you can embellish it with all kinds of ribbon, twine, paper flowers and gift tags. You can find the printable for the paper rose here and the paper poppy here. This bag is a perfect size to fit a set of personalized note cards and envelopes from our Elli shop. Sew Delicious: Fabric Storage Basket. I'm all set up with my new sewing desk, so I'm organised and everything is in it's place.
10 Minute Marker Caddy. I was using permanent markers to work on a project over the weekend (more on that later).
Over the course of the afternoon I got so fed up with hunting for markers in various drawers and old coffee cups (you know the ones), that I halted the project for ten minutes to create a marker caddy. Felt flower. I cleaned the heck out of my craft room last night, thank goodness.
It looks so much better now, but I did manage to distract myself with a quick project. Then I got back to cleaning! Phew. As I was putting stuff away, I found a pretty sheet of navy felt that I wanted to use to make a felt flower. DIY Day of the Dead: Part 1 – The Face « By Hand London. We've found ourselves at a bit of a loss these last couple of days...
Everything has gone to print (aaarrrgggg!) , designs for the next collection of sewing patterns have been finalised, and so our crazy whirlwind of work has come to a brief lull. Fortunately, Halloween is just around the corner, providing a welcome distraction and keeping our fingers busy whilst waiting out the calm before the storm. During these grey days of autumnal London, we have been dreaming of the tropics, our minds wandering to the ever inspiring imagery of Latin America, specifically Mexico's Dia de los Muertos celebration. Velvet bow tie. DIY Day of the Dead: Part 2 – The Accessory « By Hand London. To complete our Dia de los Muertos inspired Halloween costume (see the sugar skull face paint tutorial here), we've adapted the traditional veiled flower garland headband associated with the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead.
We wanted to create something still in keeping with the floral/lace theme, but a little more... subtle, perhaps? A hair piece that wouldn't have to remain confined to the dressing up box. Look to inspire. Day of the Dead Makeup. Today my friend Paula, one of the Drop Dead Gorgeous artists, is guest posting and showing us some of her designs and techniques for Day of the Dead Makeup, also known as Sugar Skull or Dia de los Muertos Makeup.
Face Painting for Dia de los Muertos is not only to remember the dead, but to overcome the fear of death and to celebrate life! Supplies for Day of the Dead Makeup: Water Base Face PaintSpray bottle with waterMoist towel2 Sponges4 Round Brushes.Dry black powder make up or eyeshadow1 Wooden dotterGlitter pufferEyelashesMascara.Rave Hairspray Recommended brands for face paint Snazaroo, Wolf and Ben Nye. Brushes and sponges can be purchased at your local art store. step 1 Start with a clean Face.
Cut a round sponge in half. Start on the center of the forehead and move down towards your chin. Use flat side to apply a white base. Buttons! - Morning Creativity. I bought these colorful wood buttons a few months ago, but then the store ran out and I thought it would be difficult to find the same buttons again.
Well, that was until I searched E-bay. There they was, the exact same buttons, cheap and with more colors. I’m planning more DIY’s with buttons, in the meantime, check out these ones made earlier this fall: DIY Button Magnets DIY Button Bracelets DIY Button Rings DIY Button Earrings. Dream {a Little} BIGGER - Love! - Doggie DIY Roundup.