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DIY Wrap Bracelet. You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists.

DIY Wrap Bracelet

The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet. Make an Oil Lamp with an Orange – Portugal Smallholding. How to make gift bags from envelopes. Magical Mason Jars - Style Lush.

Free Paper Toys From The Toymaker! Willow Bark Slip Whistle. The Willow Bark Slip Whistle is a nice easy little project requiring only a small knife and a piece of freshly cut willow.

Willow Bark Slip Whistle

The piece of willow should be about thumb width in diameter and about a hand span (150mm) in length (this will be plenty for the whistle and also give you a good length ‘working handle’ to carve with safely). For this example I’m using a piece of Grey Sallow as it is locally abundant in the area, but any willow will work just as well. It works best in the spring or early summer when the sap is rising in the trees. Safety first, note the comfortable sitting position with elbows resting on the knees, and a wooden chopping block for cutting onto. Elbows on knees helps to prevent a very serious injury such as cutting through your femoral artery, and having a wooden block to cut on will protect the edge of you knife. Step 1. Using small diagonal shaving cuts, cut the end of the stick into a whistle mouthpiece shape. Step 2. The completed D shape.

Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Useful and Handy Info You Must Know. Useful and handy information that you probably don't know Ants Problem : Ants hate cucumbers.

Useful and Handy Info You Must Know

Keep the skin of cucumbers near the place or ant hole. To get pure and clean ice : Boil water first before freezing. To make the mirror shine : Clean with spirit To remove chewing gum from clothes : Keep the cloth in the freezer for an hour. Water Balloon Luminaries. A fun and easy project with a beautiful payoff.

Water Balloon Luminaries

Learn how to make these Balloon Luminaries. Simple Pop-Ups You Can Make! Free Doll Making Projects and Doll Patterns at AllCrafts. Online Since 2000 FreeCrafts.

Free Doll Making Projects and Doll Patterns at AllCrafts

How to Make a Bird out of a Plastic Straw (with pictures) Edit Article Normal Straw MethodLong Straw Method Edited by TOHGIN minako, Wyvernbait, Meta Knight, Lois Wade and 17 others. How to Make an Impression: Extraordinary Thank-You Notes. January 10th, 2011 399Email 409 users recommend These days, sending any thank-you note will get you noticed, but sending this thank-you note may very well get you hired!

How to Make an Impression: Extraordinary Thank-You Notes

Jeff Rudell Try to keep your designs loose and unfussy. This note was done mostly freehand and took just over an hour to cut out. Homemade Snow Globes Brighten Any Home! Photo courtesy of Anthropologie Whether or not you get to experience a white Christmas this year, these glittery snow globes can bring a piece of festive weather to you!

Homemade Snow Globes Brighten Any Home!

There are beautiful examples out there, but they can run up a hefty price tag, especially if you’re into collecting. This DIY version costs next to nothing, and lets you personalize to your heart’s content! You choose everything from the jar to the trinkets inside, making this the perfect gift for loved ones. Once you make one, you’ll want to turn everything into a snow globe! Free fonts from Scrapbook Links.net - Your source for scrapbooking supplies and more! Projects: Scratch Off Lottery Ticket. Gift Ideas for Men. 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.

DIY Solar Lamp: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Sun Jars

These can be purchased ready-made in a variety of colors (yellow, blue and red) but they can also be built at home. Packaging Templates. Easy Decoration Tips - String Tree Wall Mural. Gift Ideas for poor creative souls (6) Character014.jpg (JPEG Image, 1500x1200 pixels) - Scaled (54%) Origami For Everyone. Sans Parapluie Turns Old Wardrobes into Pieces of Art. Photos: SansParapluie.com Funny how with a touch of creativity, an old piece of furniture can not only come back to life, but also become a valuable work of art.

Sans Parapluie Turns Old Wardrobes into Pieces of Art

This is the goal of Sans Parapluie, a line by Argentine artist Lucas Rise.We've seen many pieces of furniture refurbished with excellent taste before, even in Argentina: Livin Pop and Raval Warehouse are some examples. But Lucas Rise's work goes far from that: it's not just about recycling, but about creating a whole new universe for the object. 'Nigeria' model. 'Japanese garden'. And, Why wardrobes? Even the ecological part of the recovery process (avoiding the pieces to go to the trash or keeping you from buying new furniture) is not Rise's main motivation, the artist says he does have a deep respect for wood and a conscience about the importance of recycling. 'Africa'. 'Violin'. More about Lucas Rise and Sans Parapluie at SansParapluie.comFor more on the sustainable design and culture beat in Latin America follow me on Twitter. Universal Wrapping Paper.