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How to Make Ice Lanterns. I made ice lanterns this past weekend with plans to light them on New Year's Eve.

How to Make Ice Lanterns

Unfortunately it wasn't cold enough, so I put them out this evening. They were simple to make and I love the beautiful swirls created by the addition of food coloring. Would you like to make your own? Clear some space in your freezer and gather your supplies.... Materials Large plastic containers of varying shapes (bowls, tupperware, buckets, etc.)Plastic cupsSomething to weigh the cups down so they don't float (I used silverware)WaterFood coloringDirections Fill each container with 1 - 2 inches of water. To unmold the lantern, pour hot water into the cup and twist to release it.

Family Chic. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012 | Comments: 98.

Family Chic

Fresh DIY Christmas Decorations. Clever Corner DIY Solutions. Posted by ScrapHacker.com on tisdag, augusti 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment Let creativity sprawl into each and every corner of your home – literally!

Clever Corner DIY Solutions

Goodbye, house. Hello, Home! Homemaking, Interior Design Blog, Staging, DIY: BATHROOMS. Today, I am teaming up with some of my best organizing blogging buddies to share with you all of our favorite household organizing helpers.

goodbye, house. Hello, Home! Homemaking, Interior Design Blog, Staging, DIY: BATHROOMS

We've all gathered quite a few simple and creative ideas for you! Let's get started with the items that I find most helpful in my own home. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and make the top of my list for their versatility and penchant for containing and hiding ANYTHING. We keep our reading material contained in the living room in large wire mesh baskets under our coffee table. This is in our All-in-One office/theater/library/guest room. Inside the baskets are all manner of electronics and their cords, extra CD cases, and DVDs. In my pantry, the large baskets up top hold extra Kleenex, to-go food storage containers, and paper towels. This is a medium magazine basket that I got from Thirty One HERE. It's handy most anywhere, it holds rolls of ribbon on its bar and gift wrapping supplies, or toilet paper on the bar and magazines below,

Little Lucy Lu: Ladder Laundry Rack. I am SO excited about my latest "project" ... it's kinda a long one. ....But it'll be worth it. :-) Are you ready???

Little Lucy Lu: Ladder Laundry Rack

OK, so to preface this I need to remind you that I am a TALL gal. 5 feet 11 inces, to be exact. And my legs take up a great deal of those 71 inches. A 35-inch inseam makes me ridiculously happy. Water Balloon Luminaries. A fun and easy project with a beautiful payoff.

Water Balloon Luminaries

Learn how to make these Balloon Luminaries. You will need: High-Melt Paraffin Wax (IGI 1260)Party BalloonsDouble BoilerCookie Sheet. Make a Pretty Pouf Ottoman. Top Bloggers Favorite DIY Projects. DIY Fire & Ice Lanterns. The old becomes new: A new variation on the outdoor lantern.

DIY Fire & Ice Lanterns

We have had an unusually warm winter in Michigan this year, and while the temps have been nice, I have had to hold off on this project idea until we got a cold snap. Salvaged drawers = modular bookcase. I picked up these drawers on Freecycle.

Salvaged drawers = modular bookcase

They were salvaged from the kitchen of a 1940s house that was demolished. My original plan was to put the drawers on wheels and use them as under-bed storage. Turns out, no two drawers are the same height, which would look janky. So I tried stacking them vertically instead (anchoring them to the wall, of course). You could also hang these drawers as individual shadowboxes. Putting the lights on. Hanging String Balls. Whattya need?

Hanging String Balls

BalloonStringScissorsGlueJar How do I make glue string balls? Step 1: Hang inflated balloon from ceiling. Step 2: Put string and glue in the jar with a hole in the lid. Next, pull string from hole while wrapping around the balloon. Put your stuff up in the air! Hanging DIY ideas & tutorials.

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Put your stuff up in the air! Hanging DIY ideas & tutorials

Now’s the time to put your ideas up in the air! I’ve gathered a bunch of supafly D.I.Y to give wings to anything you’ve got around the house (well, almost!). PHOTOS: Stunning Mason Jar Crafts. DIY Picture Tiles - You Will Never Buy a Photo Frame Again. Lately I’ve been having this huge urge to decorate the house. This is big news. DIY Home Decorating - How to Make a Beanbag Chair at WomansDay. Whether it’s extra seating you need or a plush spot to put your feet up, this cozy circular beanbag pouf fits the bill.

The playful dot pattern adds retro-inspired whimsy and visual interest. Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: 3 yd fabric; tape measure; water-soluble marker; string and tape (optional); scissors; pins; iron; thread; sewing machine with zipper foot; 20" zipper; 6 yd 3/8" cording; polyester bean filler (we used Poly-fil Beanbag Filler from Fairfield Processing).

Directions: 1.