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How to cut glass

I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string. I got LOT’S of requests for a tutorial on how I DID THIS! http://jaderbomb.com/2012/06/14/how-to-cut-glass/#
We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here !). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy!

How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color

http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/02/how-to-mix-chalkboard-paint-in-any-color.html
http://www.shelterness.com/how-to-make-a-stylish-photo-frame-for-several-photos/

How To Make A Stylish Photo Frame For Several Photos

Here is a simple yet stylish photo frame that can accomodate quite many photos at once. The idea is very simple.
When I bought something at a store recently, the clerk handed me my purchase in a bag made from a newspaper. I liked it very much and had to make some more—thus today's DIY recycled newspaper project: gift bags made from the Wall Street Journal. You can vary the dimensions, of course, but here's what I used to create a bag that's 5" tall, 4.5" wide, and 3" deep. http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-make-gift-bags-from-newspaper.html

How to make gift bags from newspaper

If you thought chalkboards were just for schoolrooms, think again. These wipe-off writing surfaces make handy helpers around the home, too. If you thought chalkboards were just for schoolrooms, think again.

Custom Color Chalkboard Paint - Martha Stewart Organizing Crafts

http://www.marthastewart.com/271574/custom-color-chalkboard-paint
http://www.dailydanny.com/?p=5560

Daily Danny » Blog Archive » Sweet Treat Idea - Green Living Expert Danny Seo’s eco-friendly and crafty ideas for everyday living.

I recently got a sweet little treat in the mail from the stylist and designer Lynn Butler.

Reusing Lightbulbs: as planters or mini terrariums

Light bulbs can be recycled in many forms and uses, although is not a new idea, check this site about reusing light bulb for chemical glassware testers , pretty cool, and here's another one using the same idea for a hanging vase and for salt and peeper containers (in french), it can be an excellent gift for Valentines (if you are in to that) or for any other day of the year. Finally back in my country in small town fairs they still use them as targets for shooting with airguns, which is better than just toss them in the trash I guess. Hollowing the light bulb: There are several instructables that had covered this already, although I first saw it in this site: DIY Hollow Out A Light Bulb , a very good step by step instructions in how to gutted out the bulb, (and also how to used for tester vessels for boil water and some other uses). http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-Lightbulbs-as-planters-or-mini-terrariums/
http://curlybirds.typepad.com/curly-birds/2011/12/walnut-presents.html

Fairy Walnut Presents - Curly Birds

I am so looking forward to slipping these sweet walnuts presents into the bottom of my girls' (and their cousins) stockings.

Domestic for Dummies: Fall Pinterest Project: DIY Coasters

http://domesticfordummies.com/2011/11/fall-pinterest-project-diy-coasters.html Is everyone ready for today's Pinterest challenge? I know I'm excited to share my project and can't wait to see what everybody else came up with. Pinterest in general just makes me tinkle in my pants with joy!

Perfect Summer Bangle

http://lumi.co/blogs/projects/3790072-perfect-summer-bangle Here's a fun tutorial on how to make a message bangle that's one-of-a-kind, done in the sun, waterproof and weatherproof. Even after several trips to the beach, it won't fade or wash off! Essentially, it's the Perfect Summer Bangle.
I have seen various versions of Faux Rosewood Wreaths in just about every store and catalog for the upcoming season; most with a price tag running upwards of $40 or more. Some are crafted of paper and other of real wood shavings. Last year I made a few rolled flower gift toppers from recycled book pages and they remind me so much of the curled wood roses I thought they would make a good substitute.

DIY Faux Curled Rosewood Wreath {Made From Rolled Recycled Book Pages}

Inspired Entertaining: DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses

Last month I got an email from one of those "deal of the day" websites featuring a very cute set of wine glasses with chalkboard stems from a company called Chalkboard China . I've seen chalkboard glasses before, and always thought them to be a fun and chic way for guests to keep track of their glass throughout the night so you don't end up with mixed-up glasses or dozens of half-full glasses left around the house. But all the ones I've seen in stores feature a strip of chalkboard paint across the bowl of the glass, which I've always felt looks awkward and takes away from the beauty of the wine or beverage in the glass.

Bored Jars - For All You Mommas!

HAPPY FAT TUESDAY EVERYONE!! I am so sorry readers, it has been a while.