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5 Minute DIY: Fabric Poppy Flower Gift Toppers. In the last minute craziness of finishing Gifted Magazine a few weeks ago, I completely forgot to add a note about the cover image (photo by me) and the poppy gift toppers I made for it.
Oops! In any case, today I thought it would be fun to share a simple how-to with you so that you can make your own DIY Fabric Poppy Flower Gift Toppers. Be forewarned that these little blooms are incredibly addicting to make. In fact before I knew it I had made so many of them that my studio looked like the field of poppies from the Wizard of Oz (minus the opium haze of course). Anyhow, I certainly don’t need all of them, so I have listed a few of them in my shop for those of you who might not want to make them, or just don’t have the time to do so. If you’re on board for making your own, here’s what you’ll need: Step 1: Prep your fabric. Step 2: Creating the petals. Step 3: Dress up the middle of your flower.
Step 4: Finishing. Crafts to Make - Someday! / Holder for Charging Phone made from a Lotion Bottle! Ashley is a genius! #makeitandloveit. Make Your Own Aromatic Reed Diffusers. As Fall approaches, I love to fill my home with all the warm inviting scents the season brings along.
With my precious little guy running around, it’s important to try and find scented alternatives that are not only flameless but safe and non-toxic – unlike most of the commercial fragrances sold in the stores today. Reed diffusers are a great option, especially if you make your own. They work really well in smaller areas since they do not have a very powerful scent throw.
They are quite simple to put together and pretty inexpensive plus you have the option to create your own favorite fragrant combinations. Materials Needed:Tall container – preferably glass to safely hold the oilsCorksReeds or Wooden SkewersCarrier Oil {see below}Essential OilsVodka When looking for a reed container, make sure you use one that is made of glass or another material suitable for safely holding the oils. There are many online retailers that sell reeds specifically for diffusers as the porous fibers work best. Decoupaging with Lace - Urban Comfort. Once in awhile I'll come up with a project that I get a little obsessed with and can't stop making.
This decoupaged lace container that I made for Better Homes and Gardens was one of those projects. It all started with my love of textured pottery, but as I've been embracing my more feminine side lately, I was drawn to using lace as well. Admittedly, I wasn't even sure it would work. But not only did it work, it was one of the fastest and easiest projects I've ever undertaken. I started with white containers, cut a strip of eyelet lace wide enough to cover it, applied a layer of Mod Podge in matte finish, and wrapped the eyelet band around the container. Since then, I've moved on to different shapes and tried my hand at tapered containers (Cutting small slits around the bottom edge of the fabric helps when you're dealing with a tapered shape. I think there are a lot of possibilities here. Etched Glass Storage Jars - Martha Stewart Home & Garden. 50 Ways to Re-purpose and Reuse Glass Jars {Saturday Inspiration & Ideas}
Valentine gift idea: a little book! Dear Shayne, I made this for Bill a few years ago on our anniversary, but it seems appropriate to post as Valentine's Day is fast approaching.
Unfortunately, I can't remember where I originally got the idea for this, so I can't give credit where it's due. Meanwhile, I believe that the one that I originally saw was far fancier than mine. Mine is just a deck of cards, held together with binder rings: Christmas. How To: Make a Clementine Candle. The Fun Cheap or Free Queen: You're Welcome Wednesday: DIY Ice Packs. Enjoy this guest post from my friend Lauralee: It’s handy to have ice packs around for various reasons.
But the medical-grade ice packs can be VERY expensive! Have you ever considered making your own? This tip I learned from Dr Sears reciently on The Doctor’s. Save money on buying ice packs and take dish soap, pour it into a ziploc bag, select the size you want according to what you would use most, then freeze it. DIY Ice Packs 1. **Note: If you read the comments from this post, it looks like adding rubbing alcohol to the soap is recommended! Give it a try! There have been lots of comments and questions on this one. Double or triple-bag your ziplock.