page corner bookmarks | I Could Make That
This project comes to you at the request of Twitterer @GCcapitalM. I used to believe that a person could never have too many books, or too many bookmarks. Then I moved into an apartment slightly larger than some people’s closets (and much smaller than many people’s garages) and all these beliefs got turned on their naïeve little heads. But what a person can always look for more of is really cool unique bookmarks. Placeholders special enough for the books that are special enough to remain in your culled-out-of-spacial-necessity collection. Page corner bookmarks are cute, practical and deeply under-represented in the world.* They’re easy to make, easy to customize, and will set you apart from all those same-same flat rectangular bookmarks. If you like this tutorial, here are a couple others that might be up your alley. For the monster-loving adults in the room, try some googly-eyed paper monster wine charms. What you’ll need: Putting it all together: 1) Follow steps 2 and 3 from above.
DIY Solar Lamp: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Sun Jars | Designs &Ideas on...
The principle is simple and seductively clever: solar lights that store energy during the day and release light at night. These can be purchased ready-made in a variety of colors (yellow, blue and red) but they can also be built at home. A simple, less-technical approach involves buying a conventional solar-powered yard lamp and then essentially harvesting it for key pieces to put in a jar. This is simply a way of taking an existing solar lamp design and appropriating its parts to make something more attractive for display around a house or home. A more electronically-savvy individual can take the more complex route and built a solar lamp from the ground up using small solar panels – though the aesthetic result may not be as impressive. Whatever route you choose to go, these are fun and sustainable gadgets that make it easy to go green, automate the process of turning on lights at night and can add some color to your porch, patio, garden or windowsill.
Water Balloon Luminaries : Candle & Soap Making Techniques - StumbleUpon
A fun and easy project with a beautiful payoff. Learn how to make these Balloon Luminaries. You will need: High-Melt Paraffin Wax (IGI 1260)Party BalloonsDouble BoilerCookie Sheet Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Here is an example of these luminaries when using dye.
Tinted Mason Jars in Rainbow
I love using mason jars for decorating and a seemingly endless supply of craft projects. But rainbow tinted mason jars, just like the vintage ones you can never find anymore? This one might be my favorite project with mason jars yet! Mason Jars Mod Podge in Gloss (buy it here) Food coloring Ramekins to mix colors Newspaper or paper bag Mix food coloring with a T or so of water into individual ramekins. Add a couple T of mod podge into your mason jar Add one ramekin of color into the jar and stir to incorporate it all together With a bowl underneath, carefully twist the jar around coating the whole inside with the mod podge/food coloring mixture. Let dry upside down on the paper Do the same with the other colors. Place the jars face down on top of wax paper and a cookie sheet into an oven, set on warm. When they're ready, they'll look clear and the mixture should lose most of its streaks.
tiny ships carrying loads of thanks
Do you remember that book, A Very Young Dancer, by Kill Krementz? Apparently it was quite an influential book for all my sisters and me. I was looking at a copy while we were visiting my sister last weekend, and it's especially interesting to read again as an adult; the little girl in the book danced the part of Marie for George Balanchine in his version of The Nutcracker, for Pete's sake! What a dream come true! Anyway, I noticed in the book's photographs that, in Balanchine's version of The Nutcracker, Marie (who was always known as Clara in our version of The Nutcracker, growing up) and the prince leave The Land of the Sweets in a little walnut-shell boat. Well, I've got walnut shells. So Merry Christmas! Thanks for coming along with me on this little 2008 journey. (Sorry.
DIY : Glam Champagne Glasses
Project Re-Style #47 Glitter Heel Fix
I was debating over a couple of Re-Styles this week, but because of a few parties, the glitter heels won out in the end. Welcome everyone to my Project Re-Style Monday. I have only 5 more Re-Styles left to reach the the one year mark. I can hardly believe that a whole year has passed. This week I am saving a pair of shoes from the garbage. Ruined ~so I thought~ But leave it to a little glue and glitter to save the day. So Girls, if you have a pair of shoes you love, but feel like you can't wear them because the heel looks like a cheese grater, grab your glue and glitter and get to work. Tutorial Things you need Glitter ~I used Martha Stewart, fine glitter in Smoky Quartz ~Glue ~ Mod Podge~Paint brushPaper plate Mix your glue with you glitter make a thick paste Place the mixture on your heel. let dry, Repeat Now you and your shoes can hit the town, unashamed of their grated past. More Glitter Shoe fixesHERE HEREHERE 47 down 5 to go I hope all of you have a wonderful night. Thanks for joining me, Anne
Unique and cool wedding ideas that we love: part 2
Every bride wants to plan an unforgettable wedding day! There are a ton of unique and personal touches that brides and grooms everywhere have added to their wedding day celebrations that distinguish their day from other couples’ – and these are some of our favorites! Of course, every wedding is different, and we encourage individuality and creativity for everyone’s special day. However, these ideas are just too cool not to mention – and we hope you’ll agree! Which of these unique, cool wedding ideas are your favorite? 1. A fun way to help your guests get to know each other is by giving them “bride” or “groom” badges at your wedding day or at an event prior. Studio 222 Photography via Emmaline Bride 2. Did you get tons of heartfelt, sweet notes with your gift and don’t want to throw them away? Simple Mom 3. This is one of the most adorable ideas for the first look photos that we’ve seen in a while! Michael Segal Photography via Style Me Pretty 4. Martha Stewart Weddings 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.