NWR: 70's Disco Party
Even though this was a 1976 theme party, i think some of these DIY projects can be used for weddings or pre-wedding parties. I had a lot of fun planning this event (you can see pics of my past events in previous posts), not only cause it was for my husband, but it was also a challenge to do something "wow" with little to no budget. I used a lot of stuff that i had kicking around at home, and I had all these little square mirrors that were donated to me from a special effects shop, so i used them in a lot of my decor. You can also buy them in bulk on ebay or at the dollar store. - I made the STRINGS OF MIRROR by taping each end of the measured fishing wire to a flat surface (i used my dining table) and leaving a bit extra to tie it to the pipe or hang from the ceiling.- next lay the mirrors upside down centered under the string- add a dab of glue (i used a glue gun)- place another mirror on top before the glue dries- then repeat I made a deal with my friend for the cakes.
DIY Geodesic Disco-Ball Lamp
Favorite beverages are a guilty pleasure some of us indulge in despite the ecological impact. This suspended light fixture may be the solution for all that repetitive waste, taking scrap modules and turns them slowly into something new and quite crafty. Tetra Pak drink boxes form the basis for this origamic, disco-ball-shaped homage by Ed Chew to Buckminster Fuller and his work on geodesic domes and other super-stable geometric structures. With rhythmic simplicity, a series of used boxes can be folded and converted into pentagonal and hexagonal pieces that slot together forming permeable spheres (or cylinders or other shapes). The resulting configurations work toward dispersing light from a central hanging, standing or wall-mounted source, while providing mutual stability without the need for adhesives or fasteners.
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DIY Disco Ball Cupcake Toppers
I thought up these disco ball cupcake toppers when I was making plans for New Year's Eve but never got around to actually making them. Had I know just how quick and easy they were, I definitely would have made them with Hunter and Charlotte. I've included instructions below so you can get your disco on!
DIY for Disco Divas! 10 DIY Ideas
Posted by ScrapHacker.com on onsdag, juni 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment Today’s my birthday! And not any birthday, my 30th, yay/yikes! I’ve been tapping into disco diva fiesta mode browsing the best Disco D.I.Y the blogosphere has to offer – and there are some pretty neat Disco hacks out there I tell you! Totally awesome hack from Natalina over at Instructables – DIY TUTORIAL HERE! Totally rad DIY Disco cake from blogger Prunille! I’ve previously featured the sparkly One Stars from LoveMaegan in my Sneakers pimpin’ special, head here for her brilliant DIY TUTORIAL Brittany Jepsen of blog ‘The House that Lars built’ is a D.I.Y icon! ‘Dana’s Fashion blog’ is a great place to stock up on D.I.Y ideas! Make a DIY Disco Ball Light from used Tetra cartons! Add sequins, glitter & glue and you’re good to trot off in a set of D.I.Y disco heels! This D.I.Y disco ball involves cooking (yes, cooking!) For you techies, why not go for a D.I.Y Disco dance floor?
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5 Minuted DIY: Yarn Pom Poms
There are a lot of tutorials available online for yarn pom poms, but I recently decided that I want to start posting my own takes on common craft how-tos here on Creature Comforts in order to make this space even more reflective of the things I love. I hope this and future DIYs will be helpful and enjoyable for you. Anyhow…after years of messing with plastic and cardboard pom pom making contraptions (and a lot of irritation in the process) I finally settled on a ridiculously simple method that I love and use all the time. I’ve added notes throughout the video that summarize the steps for those of you who are hearing impaired or need to watch with the sound off. BTW…this tutorial will come in handy for the DIY post I have created for you later today (and a special one I have scheduled for the 12th too).
Yarn Pom Pom DIY Tutorials
Ever since I featured this pomtastic wedding… I’ve been obsessed with yarn pom poms! photo by En Pointe Photography via Bridal Musings (see the whole wedding here) These little wooly balls have such retro charm, I bet most of you reading made them at school didn’t you? Yes they are DIY by nature ~ you can make them using cardboard circles, forks or even your fingers but the thought of DIYing a whole garland full of pom poms or enough mini pom poms to use as confetti is exhausting! You could hold a craft night with your bridesmaids/friends/family and do a pom pom blitz or make a note on your wedding invite asking your guests to make a pom pom and send it to you. BUY Yarn Pom Poms Etsy is brimming with yarn pom poms, from garlands to cake toppers. Here are some of my favourites on Etsy: DIY Yarn Pom Poms You will need: Yarn (in a selection of your chosen colours) Scissors Cardboard + circular template / a fork / 2-3 fingers / a pom pom maker photo via Honestly WTF Yarn Pom Poms Wedding & Party Ideas
DIY Non-Floral Recycled Fabric Bouquet
This project was sent by Alexandra (who also has an adorable Etsy shop). This non-floral alternative is a great idea for a rehearsal bouquet! Remember tomorrow is the last day to submit your DIY project. First place winner will receive $500 and second place winner a $100 gift certificate from Wendy Mink Jewelry. Click here for more details and how to enter. Good luck and Happy Friday! From Alexandra: This bouquet uses yarn scraps, old shirts of the groom’s (flannel and cotton button-down), an old tank top, a vintage knitting needle, some vintage lace, and old ribbon scrap. Most of these things can be purchased at Joann Fabric (joann.com), though I recommend going to your local yarn store to get nicer yarns (yarn.com also sells lots of nice stuff, and knitpicks.com has good prices.) Yarn pompoms: Using a pom pom maker tool, wrap the scrap yarn around both “arms” of the device, filling it up as much as possible. Fabric pompom: Use a soft stretchy jersey fabric, like a flimsy t-shirt.
Yummy pom pom rug! | Hachi Yarns
Who does not love pom poms? And what if the pom poms make up a soft, fluffy, colorful rug? A perfect pick-me up on dull rainy days, and if you have yarn and a scissor, you already have everything you need and its a great use for all those little yarn scrap. There’s almost no end to the different things you can try when you have learn how to make a pom pom. Notes: This one is a small, two-finger pom-pom (about 1″ in diameter) but you can make bigger ones by using more fingers. Tutorial: 1. 2. *Tip: For any size pom-pom, you’ll probably wrap the yarn twice as much as you think you will need. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. *Tip: you’ll probably end up cutting twice as much off as you thought you would. 10. Voila! Keep the yarn strings on until you are ready to use it, then trim them off the same length as the rest of the pom-pom. Rug: ***** Leaving long tails on each pom-pom, make large pom-poms in as many colors as you fancy! Grab a under-used blanket or old rug for the base of the pom pom rug. Like this:
