Creative Kismet » Blog Archive » little guiding stars Since the new year has started I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more kind to my self. Especially when that nasty gremlins try to creep in and stump me. I remembered this origami star video on You Tube and had to get them involved in my plan. I thought it would be fun to make a whole bunch with kind words and “you are….” phrases inside. I used 12 x 12 inch scrapbook paper and cut 1/2 x 12″ strips, then followed the video HERE*. *UPDATE! Be Sociable, Share! glitter globe toot i have put together this glitter globe tutorial as a little holiday gift for all of you positively wonderful people out there who take the time to stop by my little corner of the internet. i have included a list of tips and tricks to help save you time and get those creative juices flowing! what you will need: jar with lid small lids to elevate figurines (you can also use florists clay) water and rust proof figurines silicone sealer distilled water glycerin glitter wooden plaque (for stand) acrylic paint beads, ribbon, lace, buttons you might also want a glue gun ...and your thinking cap 1. gather your jars: make sure they have a lid that screws on tight and an opening large enough to fit your figurines IDEAS: baby food jars, spice jars, pickle jars, peanut butter and jelly jars 2. gather your lids: used to elevate figurines inside of jar. 3. collect some figurines: think about interesting ways to combine different elements into your scene. 4. plan of attack: 5. glue your scene in place: 7. paint base: ttfn
Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern. Jessica recommends using a sharpie to mark on the inflated balloon how much room you need to leave for the lighting cord. She also recommends coating the balloon with vaseline prior to wrapping the yarn coated with glue so it doesn’t stick on the balloon once it’s dry. You can see all the details on Jessica’s blog. Are you getting excited to try to do this at home as much I am? Instructions: 1.
before & after: painted pattern floor When floors are in bad condition and refinishing or renovating seems out of the question, people often try to downplay their floors by painting them a neutral color or hiding them under various rugs. However, I’m becoming increasingly convinced that if you can find a pattern or color you really love, the best cure for a mediocre floor can be a bold, eye-catching treatment instead. Take this pretty patterned-floor project by Carrie of Lovely Etc., for example. Carrie ripped up the old, gross carpet in her living and dining rooms to find a plywood subfloor. Have a Before & After you’d like to share? Read the full post after the jump! Time: 20–25 hours Cost: $150 (floor patch, sandpaper, primer, paint, sealer) Basic Steps: This whole project was born because I could not deal with our old stained carpet in our living and dining rooms for one more day, but I knew that hardwood flooring was not at the top of our priority list. To see Carrie’s full how-to on her site, click here.
Paper Flowers - Anyone Can Do That | FindInspirations.com Japanese Kusudama, this tutorial is featured on Craftuts Anyone can do that, I assure you. The proof: I can, just take a quick look at my result below. And, believe me, I am neither meticulous nor particularly patient. You could even say I’m the opposite. Below you can see my very first attempt to create paper flowers. What you will need to make your own Kusudama paper ball? 1. 3. 4. (optionally) I prefer torn paper instead of cut. You have to start with a single petal. Now you have to glue your 5 petals into a flower. Apply the glue to only one side of each petal, except for the last one, in this case cover both sides with glue. Your first flower is done. Don’t glue every petal right after you make it. When all 12 flowers are finished you have to glue them together. When two halves of Kusudama Flower Ball are ready you have to glue them together.
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wednes-diy a few of you have asked about the amazing rope swirl tapestries in our new store displays and you’re in luck because one of our display artists put together a tutorial on how to make them! it looks like such a fun rainy day project. what you need: a large piece of cardboard, black marker, scissors, rope in various sizes and colors, neon twine, pompoms. use a variety of different colors and textures to create a fun swirl – these purple and orange tassels are just another piece of string woven in with the others! once you’ve got it down, you can make a whole bunch in different sizes and colors, to create a whole wall tapestry just like the ones in our stores :) i can’t wait to try this! Be sure to check out our new DIY Projects category for more DIY Inspiration! Trending on FP.com: Floral dresses, high waisted bikinis, bralettes, off the shoulder tops, party dresses, gladiator sandals, lace dresses
How to Marble Paper Cut paper into sizes smaller than the standard 8 1/2-by-11-inch sheet. Use 24-pound paper or thicker, card stock or watercolor paper. Watercolor paper works best for this project. Fill an aluminum baking pan with about an inch of water. Place it outside or in an area covered with a drop cloth. Drop generous amounts of acrylic paint on top of the water, applying multiple drops in a range of coordinating colors across the surface of the water. Mix the colors gently with the stirrer or a toothpick. Gently place a piece of paper on the top of the water and then carefully lift off. Add more paint after three or four sheets. Place the dipped paper on newspaper to dry or hang it on a line with paper clips.
From Lumpy to Fabulous: A Bed Pillow Makeover and How-to! » Curbly | DIY Design Community « Keywords: Makeover-Mondays, DIY, thrift, Inspiration We all have them: old lumpy pillows that have seen better days but, for whatever reason, we can't bring ourselves to get rid of. They hide in chests or closets "just in case", waiting for an unsuspecting overnight guest or even, perhaps, the perfect DIY project. If you have a few of these forgotten pillows, we have the solution for transforming them into something better! Read on! Katy from KdBuggie Boutique and Designs offers up this clever bed pillow makeover idea and a tutorial to boot. All you need for this project is: