Crystal Egg Geodes - Martha Stewart Holidays - StumbleUpon. Geodes can be grown without using egg dye. The resulting crystals are clear to milky white, like quartz. While large chicken eggshells are suggested in this process, larger eggshells can be used. Simply increase the size of the plastic or glass container and double or triple the amounts of dye (1 packet), alum (3/4 part), and water (2 parts) used to create the growing solution. This Easter craft from Jim "Figgy" Noonan doubles as a science project, offering an opportunity to show kids the crystallization process at work.
To make a fluorescent variation for Halloween, substitute the water and egg dye solution with glow water. Resources: If you don't want to blow your own egg or would like to try a larger eggshell, pre-blown shells are available from The Eggery Place. Alum is available at most grocery or drug stores but can also be purchased online from Talas. How to Make Cherry Blossom Lights - StumbleUpon. My Favorite Blogs - StumbleUpon. 10 Beautiful Fabric Flower Tutorials | Skip To My Lou - StumbleUpon. It is spring! If the flowers are not blooming yet here is a round-up of awesome tutorials to help you make your own flowers! Here you will find 10 beautiful fabric flowers, but don’t miss these five fabric flower tutorials! 1. How to make lovely fabric flowers 2. How to make ribbon peony flowers 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ..And how about updating your spring wardrobe with this beautiful rolled rose bracelet. 10.
Just had to add one more! 11. If you need more flowers don’t miss the round-up of crochet flower tutorials and these darling fabric flowers! How to Transfer a Photograph Onto a Block of Wood. DIY Text-Based String Art | Apartment Therapy Chicago. When I ran across this fabulous string art project several months ago, I bookmarked it and since then it keeps drifting back into thought. Although I might not have the time or talent to create something so intricate, a single word might be quite beautiful as wall art done on the cheap. Want to hear what words I came up with? Single words that could be fun on your wall are common ones like: love, hope, peace, family, together, home, here, now, and create. Of course you could always be silly and use ones that might make your friends laugh or start a conversation.
We talk often about large artwork, but if you're not a Photoshop ninja, that can prove tricky. By doing just one word on a slightly larger scale, this project is easily done at home with a little time and ease on the pocketbook. . • Read more about this project over at Reason To Read Image: Reason to Read. Photo 1- Who Needs Target? Weve Got DIY Missoni Shoes! Pretty Bird Wall Art | Blue Cricket Design - StumbleUpon. Halloween and Pumpkins Decorating Ideas. Tutorials for Recycling T-Shirts. So way way back, in June, I wrote this Studio Organization post, about starting the process of organizing my studio by cleaning out the closet full of junk.
Well, it's September and...let's just say the closet is a work in progress. Some of the things that are taking up space in the closet are shirts that I never wear anymore. I realized I could repurpose them into something else! Here are some tutorials for recycling shirts: Check out these t-shirt scarves! (I apologize, this site seems to have removed their tutorial for this project.) Create cute little bows for accessories or packaging with this tutorial. Gorgeous ruffled pillow tutorial here.
Looks like I have a lot of projects ahead of me to keep me from cleaning out my closet! Make It Yourself: Free How-To from Salvage-Style Projects | Apartment Therapy New York. Amy Hughes is an editor at This Old House, so it's a given that she knows her stuff. She's also the author of Salvage-Style Projects and, as an old friend of Apartment Therapy (we did a House Tour of her apartment), she's kindly sharing a full project from the book. It's a sneak peek at Amy's brand of salvage-style and everything you need to know to create your own version of her faucet handle towel rack… Previous image Next image Use Faucet Handles to Make a Towel Rack from Salvage-Style Projects Creamy white faucet handles can double as stylish towel or robe hooks.
For my project, I went a step further, adding a shelf supported by ornate cast-iron brackets, about $15 each at online housewares shops. I scored three cross-style handles at a salvage yard for $45, including the matching porcelain escutcheons that used to sleeve over the faucets' valve stems. Supplies Needed: Tools Needed: Step-by-Step instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Amy's notes on faucet handles: Thanks, Amy!
Paper Crafts : - StumbleUpon. Description: So stylish, cheap and easy! Craft Link: Pretty Paper Flowers Read More: Paper Crafts or Home Description: Create custom artwork for next to nothing with this very clear tutorial. Craft Link: Paper Weaving Description: I’m crazy about this delicate paper mobile from The Red Thread. Craft Link : Geo Paper Mobile Read More : Candle Making or Paper Crafts or Home Description: In case you’re not sure what quilling is, it’s the art of rolling thin strips of paper into lovely little designs. Craft Link : DIY Quilled Chess Set Read More : Candle Making or Paper Crafts or Home Description: Jessica, from How About Orange, made these adorable candle holders using sheets of computer paper and a craft knife.
Craft Link : Cut Paper Candle Holders Description : I’ve been seeing lots of ways of presenting cupcakes lately, but this cupcake stand is my absolute favorite!! Craft Link : Super Adorable Cupcake Stand Read More : Paper Crafts or Home Craft Link : Easy Tiny Envelopes Tutorial.