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Step 1 Cut the cord to twice the length of the desired bracelet size PLUS 12 inches. For example, a 7.5-inch bracelet will require 27 inches of cord. Slide a button to the center of the piece. Tie both lengths into an overhand knot beneath the button. Step 2 If the hole in the button is a bit too small for the cord, cut the cord at an angle to make it easier to string on. Step 3 Clip the button into a clip board. Step 4 Cut the thread about 8 feet long, thread the needle, slide it to the center to double the thread. Step 5 Tie the thread around the cord on the left using a lark’s head knot. Step 6 String one bead.
Simple Spring Framed Vases
I don’t know about you but I am loving everything that is blooming right now! One of my favorite things to decorate with is fresh flowers. I think it brightens up a room so much! A couple weeks ago at Michael’s I found some tiny little glass vases for .99. I thought they would be fun to set around with some smaller blooms in them. Until now! It seemed perfect for my little vase display and I love it! Isn’t it bright and cheery? And not only were there 2 big bunches – but they were still in the paper, because Mr. So let’s get started. You’ll need frames, vases (one or two per frame), and twine. If you have frames that you are happy with – you can skip this step. I have a stash of ucky old oak frames – some of them were happy to donate themselves for a makeover. :) Start by painting your frames in the colors you’d like. Make sure your frames are covered well – and that you paint the inside section where the glass goes as well. Make a knot in the twine right at the neck. What do you think??
More DIY Ideas: Creative Salvage Makeovers
One of my favorite topics to blog about is DIY / Makeover project ideas. I really wish I lived in a house with a garage and/or backyard (instead of an apartment) so I could take on more of my own DIY weekend projects...but for now, I"ll just have to settle with scoping out other people's fabulous transformations for inspiration. I found this gallery via Sunset Magazine with some great ideas! BEFORE (ABOVE): Chandelier lampshades and lumber BEFORE (ABOVE): Window frames, lumber and door hinges BEFORE (ABOVE): Old mismatched candlesticks BEFORE (ABOVE): $45 Outdated Table from Craigslist BEFORE (ABOVE): Shabby dresser found on Craigslist BEFORE (ABOVE): Wooden Spools BEFORE (ABOVE): Salvaged ladders / lumber / dresser drawers....
Hey Look - Event styling, design inspiration, DIY ideas and more: PRETTY PACKAGING IDEAS
I think my favorite part of gift-giving is wrapping the goods. I really don't mind if the wrapping paper is being ripped off afterwards, I simply enjoy spending a lot of time and thought on making a present look as pretty as possible. Here's some cute and creative gift wrapping inspiration I found around the web: Washi tape ideas: Sweet Paul (left) and Tea For Joy (right) Lace gift wrapping: Sweet Paul, Colorful fabric packaging: Handmade Weddings (via Haystack Needle) Simple glitter ribbon on craft paper (Besotted Brand) & Colorful woven paper (Craftzine) Pretty doily wrapping - left: Facil Y Sencillo, right: A Creative Mint Confetti on double-sided tape: 3@12, Confetti dipping fun: Tokketok Left: rainbow yarn on craft paper (via babble), right: bunting, pom garlands and yarn (two shades of pink) Left: great idea for wrapping a cookbook (Sweet Paul), right: signature gift packaging by Inhaus Press
MONOGRÁFICOS COLLAGE « CollagLab
El collage (al igual que el ensamblaje y objeto encontrado) se nutren del acopio y re significación de distintas imágenes y materiales. El collage empieza a manifestarse dentro del arte contemporáneo en las vanguardias de comienzos del siglo XX, en el cubismo, dadá, surrealismo o ready made, constituyéndose como expresión habitual en la era mediática, con el pop-art y fluxus entre otros. Este taller ofrece una introducción a las técnicas del collage dentro del arte contemporáneo, trabajando la expresión personal a través de las diferentes técnicas en este área. Desde el primer momento se anima a que cada alumno encuentre su proceso creativo, estimulando la imaginación. Para asistir no es necesario tener conocimientos previos Durante el taller conoceremos la obra de artistas relacionados con el collage, desde los primeros coqueteos con hojas de periódico (Picasso, Braque), pasando por autores relevantes del siglo XX y mostrando finalmente las obras de collagistas que trabajan actualmente.
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FIKS*D: Make It: Stick wall hanging
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There is a will...there is a way!
Do you ever ...love at first sight? Do you have sleepless night just to think how to 'have' it? Do you ever tried 101 ways just to fulfill your desperate-want-to or must-have? I do! After I seen this look simple-but-actually-not-as-simple project by Alicia at Thrifty and Chic. A sunburst mirror using PVC pipe! I saw the projects months ago...I have all the material on hand...but only one thing short... So... second alternative.... Third alternative...Finally, I started to regain my conscious. See...My way...to this beauty... Material : 1 piece of mirror 1 piece of "?" 1 piece of tin's lid - the size of the lid have to be smaller than the mirror. Pieces of old cardboard...at least 3mm thinkness Glue, Double sides tape, Glue Gun Some sequins (optional) Method :- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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A Bath Pouf. That, Um, Looks Like a Rose....
Have you ever had an idea, and you thought "That's awesome! It'll be so fantastic!!" and then you make it, and you realize that it's really kind of kooky? That sort of happened here today. (well, a couple of days ago) I was trying to think of something to do with these old towels I had. It's a bath pouf. But, I thought I would post it anyway, on the odd chance that someone might want to make one. And if not, please enjoy a laugh at my expense :o) What you do, is cut about 1.5 inches off one side of towel (to get that finished edge), and two circles out of the middle. Gently pull the bottom thread to gather your strip, pretty tightly.Sew it onto one of the circles in a spiral shape, starting on the outside. Cut a 1.5"x6" strip, and finish the edges with a tight zig-zag stitch. Then pin the two circles together, with your 7" strip laid across the bottom.Sew a tight zig-zag around the two circles, sewing right over each side of the strip on the bottom. There. God bless! P.S.
