Last Minute Handmade Gift Tutorial. Old Book + Recycled Paper = New Journal!
As part of the Elmer's Holiday Memories Campaign* through Social Fabric, I had the opportunity to create an easy, affordable last minute holiday gift using my favorite Elmer's and X-ACTO products, and requiring only one quick stop at our local Walmart! With all the homework, music lessons, karate and dance classes, school performances, cookie exchanges and all the other holly jolly of the season, there's been little time to shop, let alone craft!
So a one-stop-shop was an absolute must for my** handmade gift project, which was inspired by the Ordy & Joon post I had tacked to my "Crafty Inspirations" board on Pinterest earlier this year. I started with something most people have around their home -- an old book. If you don't have an old book in need of a makeover, Reader's Digests, like the ones I used here, can be picked up for a song in second-hand shops. Here's how it's done... Upcycled Book Journal (broken down for 1 journal) Supplies/Materials: Embroidered samplers put scifi heroes in stitches. Make Dry Erase Table Signs for Entertaining. Madigan made… countertop edge tile into place card (doily) signs.
I don't know about you, but love roaming the hardware store for inspiration when I get a second or two. I've made dry erase boards from white tile in the past. So, when I saw this white tile countertop edging one day, I thought it could make an elegant little sign! I knew I could write on the tile edging and wipe it off. How did I make them? It was so easy that I’m embarrassed to call this a tutorial! Well, I originally made these signs for my SIL to use for the shower to mark items on a buffet table. These little signs could be used as a place card, a buffet sign, or for a little note in the home!
Sharing with link parties here: Tatertots and Jello, Under the Table and Dreaming, Home Stories AtoZ and 504 Main Looking for more simple and creative inspiration? How to Turn Wine Bottles into Tumblers. You knew you’d been saving all those wine bottles for a reason!
With this in-depth tutorial, we’re pumped to show you how to turn old wine bottles into gorgeous new tumblers. Not only are these green (both in color and in eco-ness), they make a great gift for the holidays and are an instant conversation piece. This tutorial is definitely on the more advanced end of the spectrum, and requires a few tools you may not be familiar with. As long as you follow the steps you can definitely make it happen, but feel free to shoot questions our way via the comments below or send an email to hello@brit.co.
Materials: - wine bottles with parallel sides - bottle cutter (available on Amazon) - rags or towels - large pot + potholder - candle - 2-3 sheets of dry or wet sandpaper ranging from medium (~150) to fine (~300-400) - 1 sheet of craft-foam - safety mask & goggles (not necessary if using sandpaper) First thing to do is remove those labels. Now, it’s time to start cutting your bottle!
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