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DIY Tuesdays: Flower Fairy Lights Ruffled. I’ve been browsing for outdoor wedding decor and I happened stumbled across this easy DIY project from Apartment Therapy.

DIY Tuesdays: Flower Fairy Lights Ruffled

So cute for a summer wedding! What you’ll need: - Fairy lights (Christmas lights) DIY Doily Backdrop Ruffled. If you loved the backdrop from today’s shoot as much as I did, you will love this project made by Studio Finch.

DIY Doily Backdrop Ruffled

These doily domes can be simply added on a wall using double sided tape, perfect for any wall in need of a backdrop. Super easy to whip up for a bridal shower or dessert table. Supplies: - Flour - Water - Balloons - Vintage Doilies - Cups (to place balloon doily molds upright while drying) Directions: Blow balloons up to match the size of the doilies (smaller doilies require smaller balloons) Mix 1 part flour to 1 part water for paste Dip the doily fully into the Mixture Wipe excess mixture off of doily Place the doily on top of the balloon Place the doily balloon form on top of the cup Let sit for 3 days until the dome doily structure has hardened. Let the air out of the balloon and the dry doily will hold the dome shape on its own for decorating. DIY {doily canvas bag} Thankfully everyone seems to be making a switch from plastic to lasting when it comes to shopping bags, so here’s another fun little tutorial on customizing one to make it oh so cute.

DIY {doily canvas bag}

You might notice a lot of doilies in my recent diy projects. Since I was getting so many ready for A Christmas Gathering I used a lot of the same materials…monograms seems to be pretty popular now too. My friend Cindy called while I was working on this and suggested I just go ahead a put a “W” on it for her, I happily obligied. Canvas bag ($2.00 when on sale at Hobby Lobby), fabric paint, paper doily, Krylon Paper Finishes Adhesive Spray : Spray doily with paper spray adhesive and press down on the bag (not shown)

. : Gently paint over the holes – I recommend paint meant for fabric, not crafts. Wall & Paper applicator on Wanelo. Awesome Plastic Animal DIYs. By Liz Stanley | Have you seen all of the plastic animal DIYs floating around these days?

Awesome Plastic Animal DIYs

I love them! What mom doesn’t have some extra animals lying around the house? Use one of these DIYs to repurpose them into something awesome! Nggallery id=’123194′ Party Favor Boxes. Most favorited last 7 days. Craftaholics Anonymous® Happy Monday, Crafters!

Craftaholics Anonymous®

Hope you had a nice weekend. I’ve been working on decorating my breakfast nook {yes, we’ve lived here for over a year and i still have TONS of bare walls!} I made this totally awesome Spoon Mirror for the little corner in my kitchen and I am kind of in love with it! The color, the texture, and the price is right….it cost me only a couple dollars to make! & Blog Archive & Stamp Carving tutorial- Tutorial Sellos de goma. English I love to carve stamps!

& Blog Archive & Stamp Carving tutorial- Tutorial Sellos de goma

Is one of my favorite crafts. I love the endless posibilities it offers and the wonderful results I get. In Need of Some Color. I'm desperate for a little color in my life.

In Need of Some Color

It's gray outside, yesterday it rained ice, something needs to change here. Levels. On The Wall If you’ve got a few minutes to spare today and are looking to be inspired, check out this short film showing how French artists Supakitch and Koralie created a beautifully detailed mural from start to finish.

Levels

The […] Silent World With some clever camera trickery, artists Lucie & Simon have captured some of the world’s most populated cities completely devoid of any human activity. The result is a series of unimaginable, apocalyptic-like photos – honestly eerie yet […] Painted rocks. Cool painted rocks. Gift Ideas / Clear Frames + Scrapbook Paper + Post-It + Ribbon and Tag = Cute and Inexpensive Gifts. Cute Gifts / Hip Hip Hooray! Craft Projects Idea's / SWAK! Gift Ideas. Gift Ideas for Poor Creative Souls (13) on we heart it / visual bookmark #30344634. Gift Ideas for Poor Creative Souls (12) Turn Paint Chips into a Dry Erase Calendar. Perfect Summer Bangle. Here's a fun tutorial on how to make a message bangle that's one-of-a-kind, done in the sun, waterproof and weatherproof.

Perfect Summer Bangle

Even after several trips to the beach, it won't fade or wash off! Essentially, it's the Perfect Summer Bangle. Used in this tutorial: Inkodye Red Prepare. DIY Planter Box Centerpiece. Hey friends!

DIY Planter Box Centerpiece

After finishing my mirrors in the dining room, my table started to look naked! So… I dressed her up today. This is a super easy project and I LOVE the results! This is the wood I used for the project… 2 – 1x6x4 whitewood boards. Gift Ideas for Poor Creative Souls (13) Posted by: Cathy on Jun 11, 2012 Tagged in: Untagged Painting stones has to be one of the cheapest forms of art and a wonderful way to give someone an inexpensive but thoughtful gift.

Пингвинчики:) Hey Look: CUTE IDEAS FOR GIFT MAKING AND WRAPPING. Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers. Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern.

Jessica recommends using a sharpie to mark on the inflated balloon how much room you need to leave for the lighting cord. She also recommends coating the balloon with vaseline prior to wrapping the yarn coated with glue so it doesn’t stick on the balloon once it’s dry. You can see all the details on Jessica’s blog. How to Make Leaf Skeletons.

I wanted to share with you a project from one of my readers who shares with us how to make leaf skeletons. I LOVE this! I have several leafs in various forms displayed in my home and knew I needed to make some of her leaf skeletons to add to my decor. I love how a pattern of leaves can enhance the beauty in your home. Stapleless Paper by Sherwood Forlee & Yanko Design. A Little Bit of College Ruled Genius By our friend and returning Yanko champion, Sherwood Forlee.

Check out the simplicity. Just punch out the corner, make a cut or two, fold back, and POW! You are green. You are sooo green. Get out there and kick-start the economy! That Forlee, always thinking with his heart. Visit his portfolio or click below to see the other things by SF that have been featured on Yanko Design. How to make roses from maple leaves. - StumbleUpon. Spiderman wallet by purplecactusdesign. Crayon Hearts. TetraBox Light by Ed Chew & Yanko Design.

Liquid to Light Designer Ed Chew takes a green step in the right direction with the TetraBox lamp, a light object made from discarded drink packets that would have otherwise ended up in landfills already packed to the brim. The design is achieved by unfolding the packets and refolding them into hexagonal and pentagonal sections that are then pieced together to form a geodesic sphere or any other desired shape. Here, the Epcot-like ball makes an attractive overhead light and casts an impressive web of shadows and shapes on the surrounding space.