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Lollies - a little ART CANT HURT. A perfect rainy day thing to do!

lollies - a little ART CANT HURT

The colors make any day better! How to make LOLLIESyou will need: jolly ranchers, candy sticks, parchment paper, foil & a cookie sheet 1) lay a piece of foil on cookie sheet. cover foil with a piece of parchment paper.2) unwrap candies and place side by side on parchment paper in your choice of color & flavor combinations. use three candies together for extra large lollies, and only two candies together for regular lollies.3) heat candies in oven for about 5 minutes at 200 degrees. keep a close eye on the candies and take them out as soon as they've barely melted together. if you leave them in too long they will melt too much and you won't be able to put a stick into the lollie. alter the cook time accordingly.4) carefully take cookie sheet out of oven. immediately lay candy sticks into place on melted candies. slowly twirl in melted candy to coat the stick and so it will hold in the lollie. they're hot!

{Everything} In A Jar - Handmade Gifts. With just a little over 10 weeks until Christmas, it is already time to start thinking about gifts! The more gifts that can be taken care of ahead of time, the easier the holiday season will be. Plastic Cup Lamp. Now that my university is closed for winter holidays, I finally have more free time to do all the crafty things I’ve been wanting to.

Plastic Cup Lamp

One of these is a lamp made from plastic cups I’ve seen at taf, the art foundation, in the Monastiraki region in the center of Athens. When I first saw it at taf, I was amazed; I looked closely and I couldn’t believe my eyes! The object itself is so peculiar, modern and alien-like it could be in any design exhibition. Anthro-Inspired Mirror & Flamingo Toes. You all know we love a good Anthropologie knockoff around here – so a couple of days ago when I was browsing online I came across this mirror.

Anthro-Inspired Mirror & Flamingo Toes

Oh I definitely need that. Hold the presses – did that say $498??? Huh. We can do better than that. :) So after scouring the thrift shops, cutting myself on mirror glass, and overcoming an unreasonable fear of Mod Podge, here is my version! DIY Glow in the Dark Bubbles. How to cut glass. I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string.

How to cut glass

I got LOT’S of requests for a tutorial on how I DID THIS! So here it is. FINALLY! You will be able to learn how to cut glass. I want to warn you. ViewMonsters. Tie Dye Galaxy Shoe. When Tulip approached me about creating a tie dye tutorial, I wanted to challenge myself and use items other than clothing.

Tie Dye Galaxy Shoe

I thought maybe something for the home, like a curtain or tablecloth, but when I saw a photos of galaxy print shoes online, I couldn't get them out of my head. There's something so beautiful about how all the colors blend into each other, almost like a watercolor painting. I checked out all of the tie dye techniques that Tulip provided and felt that "sponging" would work best. See the full tutorial after the jump... Materials: Threadandbutter: New! Cosmic tshirts. I've spent the last few weekends experimenting with different techniques of printing and painting in order to create a cosmic galaxy affect.

threadandbutter: New! Cosmic tshirts

I originally started by using plain acrylics as I read rumors that it would work as fabric paint. After putting the tshirt through the wash, this proved to be false. After lots of visits to various craft stores I managed to find a paint that works well. The tshirts are all made to order, so all prints are 100% unique. How to Tie a Scarf: Scarf Bustier. DIY T-Shirt Quilt. Before I explain this project, I need to set two things straight.

DIY T-Shirt Quilt

Hat ideas: Totoro backpack fabric. Constellation Jar. I asked Amy of This Heart of Mine for a project that would be fun for kids or adults.

Constellation Jar

I love that she thought of star-gazing! We’re so far into the countryside, that the stars here are outrageously bright. It’s awesome! — Gabrielle Star gazing is one of my favorite things. T Shirt Dress DIY - Make a cute Summer Dress : DIY Fashion by Trinkets in Bloom. If a basic T shirt is a must have for any wardrobe, then a basic T shirt dress is a must have for Summer.

T Shirt Dress DIY - Make a cute Summer Dress : DIY Fashion by Trinkets in Bloom

This simple DIY tutorial will show you how to turn a basic t shirt into a cute Summer dress. To see step by step instructions and photos click here. Backlit Canvas Art. Do you have one project that you've been longing to do, but just haven't found the time yet?

Backlit Canvas Art

This is it for me. I call it my Backlit Canvas Art and the inspiration piece has been pinned in my "Crafts to try" Pinterest board for ages. My "pin"speration is an artist's piece made from metal that has hand cut flowers all over it. DIY Craft Project: How to craft a twine-ball light garland {As featured on Rock n Roll Bride} Time for another DIY craft project and today I’ll be showing you exactly how you can make this twine-ball light garland yourself.

It’s one of those projects that’s a little bit messy and does take quite a bit of time, but it is so much fun. Plus you have a really cool piece of decor at the end of it. Perfect for parties or around the home, you can paint it up in any colour you want to match your design scheme, and when lit, it looks so pretty, casting lots of patterned twinkly light everywhere.

Mine is now taking pride of place in my office. Hanging String Balls. Whattya need? BalloonStringScissorsGlueJar How do I make glue string balls? Step 1: Hang inflated balloon from ceiling. Step 2: Put string and glue in the jar with a hole in the lid. Next, pull string from hole while wrapping around the balloon. Step 3: Wait until dry (try to contain yourself). Tutorials for Recycling Books. We rode bikes around our neighborhood this weekend and stopped at all the garage sales we found along the way. I love doing this because it's like exercise and shopping in one! Plus, my bike basket is perfect for holding whatever treasures I find. Flashback: One-Hour Elastic Thread Dress. With summer upon us, easy and cool clothes are the name of the game.

Nothing says summer fashion better than a breezy sun dress, and this week’s Flashback project is perfect for whipping up a cute and cool summer wardrobe. Turn Photo Negatives Into Artsy, Personalized Lamps. Free People Clothing Boutique Blog. &untitled. & by dearhonestyx [2406002-2] - RedBubble.com. How to Make Leaf Skeletons. How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color. 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5.

If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… How to make a wrapped leather bracelet. DIY Macrame Bracelet - Honestly WTF. Growing up by the beach in Southern California, the ability to knot a macrame bracelet was practically a right of passage. Although those days are long behind us, we’ve never forgotten the ever-so-simple square knot technique. This time, however, we’re replacing hemp and wooden beads for more updated elements like colorful nylon cord and glossy metal charms.

How to Transfer a Photograph Onto a Block of Wood. Most gawked all-time. Discounts {stop the trend you already set} Q. Online image and photo editor - Aviary.com's Phoenix. As per this blog post from July, we have officially closed the advanced suite of Flash tools (previously located at advanced.aviary.com) in order to focus on our new company direction powering the photo experience in 3rd party apps.

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