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Doctor Who Crafts. Buttons Galore and More. DIY String Art Tutorial. His + Her Sharpie Mug DIY. After seeing several projects floating around on Pinterest I decided to try the sharpie method for customizing a pair of his + her mugs (this set is super cute + this one is particularly beautiful). The directions listed on Pinterest kinda seemed too easy to be true... so I did a little testing.

I even tried running them through the dishwasher and here's what I found out... Here's the method: All you need is a sharpie (any color) and a porcelain dish that you want to permanently alter. You can even use super cheap mugs from the dollar store to create gifts or party favors. Just draw on the surface of your mug and bake it for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Allow them to cool completely before washing or using. After I made my dishes I tried scrubbing them with a kitchen sponge and soap. Anyway... that was my fun little weekend project. Instead! Design*Sponge | Your home for all things Design. Home Tours, DIY Project, City Guides, Shopping Guides, Before & Afters and much more. Bat-o'-Lanterns | Halloween Decorations.

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Halloween crafts. Best Sewing and Craft Scissors. There are lots of scissors to choose from for your sewing projects. Some scissors are not very durable, and others can be affordable with a high performance. These reviews offer insight into which pair of scissors will last long and stretch your dollar. 1. Fiskars Micro-Tip Soft Touch Scissors PriceGrabber These little buggers are perfect for precision cutting. Great for moms, the sharp blade can be locked to prevent injury to the little ones. 2. These scissors have MicroBan technology, which is handy if you are going to be cutting through dyed materials or using these as a multi-purpose kitchen scissor.

I found that the bent handle and rubber grip made cutting easy, but you may want to sharpen these periodically, as they are made from stainless steel, which tends to go dull quicker than titanium. 3. Price Grabber These eye-catching scissors are a cute pink and green, and the spring-back feature and ribbed handle makes them best suited for a job that will require lots of cuts. 4. 5. 6. How to Make a T-Shirt into a Tank Top - DIY Fashion. Learn how to make a t-shirt into a tank top.

We all seem to run into the same problem; T-shirts that have our favorite band, Captain Jack Sparrow, or ‘I’m With Stupid’ printed on them, but are just too big to wear. Who decided all cool t-shirts should only be worn by guys? Before you surrender your favorite tees to your boyfriend or brother, try this no-sew trick on for size. What You'll Need: T-Shirt Scissors [recommended scissors] Chalk – To mark your sleeve length with (Optional) Shoe Laces or Ribbon – You can use shoelaces or ribbon to lace up the sides of your shirt.

Shoelaces will last longer in the wash because the ends won’t fray. Ribbon comes in more colors and patterns, though, so make your choice. Now, let's get started. Down and dirty screenprinting for under 10$ For this project, we will need some tools and supplies that are easily available, and a few that might require the tiniest bit of searching.... Recycling is key here. Most of the supplies required can be found as trash, including the ink. What isn't direct waste can be recycled from thrift stores or garage sales. Tools:Staple Gun (almost any size will do)X-acto Knife, or Utility knife (you could use a plain razor blade in a pinch)Heat Gun or a Hair DryerScissorsPlastic Putty KnifeSmall Container for mixing Materials:'Spray AdhesiveStaplesAny old picture frame as long as it is bigger than your image.

(ideally you can find this in the trash)Water based paint or ink of any type (recycle! Playdough Recipes - How to Make Playdough. All of the playdough recipes below are for children aged 2 years or older and require adult supervision at all times. Rubbery Playdough 2 cups baking soda 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup cornstarch Mix with a fork until smooth.

Boil over medium heat until thick. Nature's Playdough 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1 cup water 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons cream of tartar beet, spinach, and carrot juice Mix flour, salt and oil, and slowly add the water. Playdough 4 cups flour 1/4 cup powdered tempera 1/4 cup salt 1 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon oil Mix together flour, powdered paint and salt. Alum Playdough 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 2 tablespoons alum 1 cup water 2 tablespoons oil liquid food coloring Pour dry ingredients into large pan. Just Like the Real Playdough (so they say) 1 cup flour 1 cup water 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon powdered alum 1/2 cup salt 2 tablespoons vanilla food coloring Mix all dry ingredients. Oatmeal Playdough 1 cup flour 2 cups oatmeal 1 cup water Nutty Butter Playdough Kool-Aid Playdough.