Project of the Week #41 - A rather large gift box. - Mod Podge Rocks! I decoupaged this pattern piece box for my friend’s mother – her 60th birthday present!
She loves sewing, and so we decided this would be the perfect gift for her since she has (now had) a lack of places to store her fabric and patterns. And how else to cover the box except with patterns? Don’t be too shocked, but I actually took photos of the process. Trust me, it was difficult to stop crafting and snap the camera! In the interest of being a good Mod Podge blogger, I decided I need to post a tutorial. Gather These Supplies Wood storage bin (Michaels or Jo-Ann, don’t forget to use a coupon)Big flat paint brushFolkArt paint in Linen, 8 oz.Fabric pattern(s) (Jo-Ann always has some on sale for $.99!
BEFORE you begin painting, you may need to sand your wood surface to reduce nicks and rough spots. Step 1 is really easy but takes some time. Unfold your pattern and don’t worry about the creases. Keep overlapping the pieces with Mod Podge. Okay, so this is the fun part! Here she is! Mason Jar Key Hook. Hey guys! Hope you all had a great Wednesday I have a fun project to share today! I started with a 1×8 board from Lowe’s that I cut to about 2′ long. I used a different paint method on this board and I love how it turned out so I am going to share it with you in my next post. So for now… Here is my board after it is painted and ready to go. I also purchased 3 hooks and a pipe clamp from Lowe’s.
My next step was attaching them to my board. DIY Solar Lamp: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Sun Jars. The principle is simple and seductively clever: solar lights that store energy during the day and release light at night.
These can be purchased ready-made in a variety of colors (yellow, blue and red) but they can also be built at home. A simple, less-technical approach involves buying a conventional solar-powered yard lamp and then essentially harvesting it for key pieces to put in a jar. This is simply a way of taking an existing solar lamp design and appropriating its parts to make something more attractive for display around a house or home. A more electronically-savvy individual can take the more complex route and built a solar lamp from the ground up using small solar panels – though the aesthetic result may not be as impressive. Whatever route you choose to go, these are fun and sustainable gadgets that make it easy to go green, automate the process of turning on lights at night and can add some color to your porch, patio, garden or windowsill.
DIY Modular Storage.