No-Carve Stamps. By Jeromina Juan Ever wonder about the possibilities of designing your own stamps without having to carve anything?
There is a simple way! You’ll need one ordinary household object – silicone caulking. Yes, the one you use on your bathtub, sinks, and windows! With no carving to do at all, this task cannot be simpler. And the result? Materials 1/8″-thick acrylic plexiglass; can be found at hardware storesX-Acto knife Metal ruler Silicone rubber caulking (clear); can be found at hardware storesWater-based paint BrayerNote: You can cut plexiglass to size by scoring a straight line several times using an X-Acto knife and metal ruler, and then placing the plexiglass on a table with the score line over the edge and snapping it in one quick motion. Directions Step 1: Sketch your designs on paper.
Step 2: Hold the caulk tube vertical and tap it against a flat surface 8-10 times to remove any air bubbles. Step 3: Let the caulking cure for 24 hours, and then your stamp is ready.
{DIY or DIE} The Easiest DIY Flower ♥ The Broke-Ass Bride: Bad-ass Wedding Inspiration on a Broke-Ass Budget. DIY Vintage Framed Wedding Dessert Table Trays. This is a simple project but one that can pack a lot of punch and be used in many different ways.
Lindy reused old frames to create kitschy dessert table trays… All you need is a spray can, wooden photo frames and a fresh paper liner to be used under the glass. Instructions: Step 1. head on out to your local thrift store and look for the ugliest frames you can find. The ones you’d never in a million years put in your house. Metal, wood it doesn’t matter just make sure they have a lot of detail. Step 2. on the way home hit your local hardware store and purchase a can (or two or three depending on your needs) of spray paint in whatever colour you’d like. Step 3. once you’re home remove the backing and glass from your frames and set aside.
Rolled paper flowers {tutorial} Welcome to flower week – five days of simple and delightful flower projects.
I could probably do three weeks of flowers because there are so many different ways to create them, but I’ve limited it to five of my current favorites. Before we get started, let me make a few disclaimers: 1. I find inspiration for projects all over the place {online, in shops, in magazines}, then figure out how to re-create them on my own. Each of these projects are my adaptation of something I’ve seen elsewhere. 2.
550Chai. Organizing Measuring Cups and Spoons — Infarrantly Creative. DIY Paint Swatch Chandelier. A paint-swatch chandelier?
I think so :) {Step 1} You’ll need a whole bunch of paint swatches in your desired colours (seriously, emphasis on the whole bunch part). I picked a variety of blush, pink and red hues so I could get a fancy ombre look to my chandelier but I can only imagine how many different looks you could go for with your own chandelier. Using a scalloped paper punch you’ll need to punch about 40 -60 swatches into little medallions. Keep the medallions divided by colours in little saucers or cups like below. Art 1. Optical Design. Make: A Photo Clip Frame & DIY Maven. Confession: I am compelled to take pictures of flowers and insects.
Problem: I don’t usually choose these to send to the printer. Solution: a photo clip frame. Credit: I saw something very similar to this at Pier 1 a few weeks ago and decided it would be a perfect way to display a bunch of my flowers and bugs; I also decided that I had everything on hand to make one…so I did. Make Your Own Canvas Portrait! - A Beautiful Mess - StumbleUpon. Taste-Test Recipe Binder. I’ve mentioned that I love to cook.
And eat of course – but that usually takes cooking first. And while I have a great selection of cookbooks – I also have a ton of recipes that I’ve printed out from the web or copied from magazines. I’ve filled up a binder that my Mom made me – and more. It was time for a new one. Grandma's Garden- Crayon Art. It's hard to find a good present for our grandma (actually, she's my mom, but Anya's grandma).
"I have everything," she says always. Ok, we will not buy a present, we will make it! My mom has a beautiful garden in Russia. Picture, Picture on the Wall... Crepe Paper Tutorial. A fun DIY tutorial for you all out there.
Thanks to Martha Stewarts website. Is there anything that lady can't come up with. Use this to spice up a party, wedding, party favors or even a card. PS: I am loving all the emails I am getting from the Giveaway we are hosting, keep them coming. If you would like to enter click here. Love Polli xx. DIY Picture Tiles {diy art. How to Create a Magnetic Makeup Organizer {organize. Mason Jar Wall Planter {mason jar. Mason Jar Organizer {step by step.