Portal Mirrors Really Tie The Room Together [DIY] There have been other attempts at Portal -themed mirrors in the past, but these are definitely the best out there so far—and all it took was some rope lights. Of course having the portals ends so close to one another sort of defeats the purpose. Get creative and put one on the floor and the other over the toilet. Or one on the wall and the other on the fridge. The possibilities are endless. ( Reddit via Geekologie ) Tags: decor , DIY , mirrors , portal
41 Easy Things To Do With Mason Jars Extended shelf life Novel idea ... Not Tom bookshelf. Old books can be works of art in their own right, beautifully printed and bound and lovingly worn from generations of use. But as the printed word gives way to the digital age, they are also increasingly becoming vestiges from another era. Many are abandoned in markets and thrift shops. Not all are bound for destitution, however. Fine artists have also taken to second-hand books. Such wares are sold online and in design shops but for crafty types who prefer a hands-on approach, many can also be made from scratch. Advertisement A recent publication by the American artist Lisa Occhipinti, The Repurposed Library, shows how to transform unwanted books into a range of quirky objects. Occhipinti believes old books impart a sense of tranquillity to their surroundings. ''We live in this digital age and life is so fast-paced but there's a silence and stillness about books,'' she says. English jeweller Jeremy May, of label Littlefly, agrees.
I Love Sharpies: 20 Great Ideas & Projects! Happiness is Homemade creative fun for the entire family! I Love Sharpies: 20 Great Ideas & Projects! November 18, 2012 by Heidi 32 Comments This post brought to you by Sharpie®. I have to confess that I absolutely {LOVE} Sharpie® markers! If you think that Sharpie® markers are just for drawing and writing, you’ll definitely want to check out these amazing projects from some talented bloggers and artists that would be perfect for holiday gifting and decorating. 15-Minute Gift Idea: Sharpie Candles DIY Geometric Pouch via Dismount Creative Faux Gilded Votive Cups via One Pearl Button 99 Cent Store Mug Makeover via Oh, Hello Friend Decorated Gift Wrap via Sharpie Blog His & Hers Mugs via A Beautiful Mess (Tip: use Oil Based Sharpies for permanent results on mugs and dishes!) Sharpie Decorated Ornaments via Sharpie Blog Sharpie Tie Dye via Mom’s Crafty Space Tea Towels via Setting for Four – this is also a great way to transfer your kid’s artwork to a tea towel for Grandma! Sharpie Bag via Crafty CPA
Aluminum Can Plant Markers Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs. Please subscribe and you'll get great simple living tips and how-to articles delivered to your inbox, for free! This is not the easiest way to mark your seedlings. It’s not the most gorgeous. Supplies & Equipment: Aluminum Drink Cans Cheap scissors Dried up ball point pen Straight edge (for the straight plant markers) Impressionable work surface, like the cork back of a place mat or coaster, mouse pad, etc. 1. 2. 3. This is how it will look on the right side now. 4. 6. You can make them any shape you can think of besides the typical “stake”: Soda can aluminum is relatively soft. If you are not feeling up to aluminum can cutting–and I understand completely, a lovely reader sent in her way of using old mini-blind slats, cut into stake form, and labeled with a Sharpie marker.
How to cut glass I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string. I got LOT’S of requests for a tutorial on how I DID THIS! So here it is. FINALLY! I want to warn you. It’s best to triple your yarn because it will burn longer! Soak it GOOD! I like to tie my yarn where I want my glass to “cut” then quickly pour polish remover over the string again. Get a big bowl with ice and water ready. VERY IMPORTANT! Slowly turn your bottle. You can’t let the flame go OUT then dunk it in the ice water. YAY!!! I reallly hope you enjoyed this tutorial because I had ALOT of requests for it! © Copyright jaderbombllc, All rights Reserved.
MAGAZINE ENVELOPES 18K+ Well I got this idea from our friend Nina. She was making these super cute envelopes out of scrapbook paper and I really wanted to make some! So I came home and made some! They are so so SO simple and add a personal touch to your envelopes. You will need: An old magazine, scissors, an envelope, a glue stick and a Sharpie. Tear out some magazine pages that you like. Carefully pull the envelope apart. Trace the envelope on a magazine page. Cut the envelope shape out. Turn the envelope over as well as the magazine cut-out. Unfold everything and separate the magazine cut-out from the envelope. Glue the bottom flap down to the two side flaps. And you've made your own envelope! The great thing about making these envelopes our of magazine pages is that the envelopes have a character all of their own.
101 Green Handmade Gift Tutorials These crafty green gift tutorials are going to make you recycle, reuse, upcycle or repurpose like never before…you’ll see. Whatever you want to call it, going green is the way to go! There’s a little something for everyone and I know you are going to find the perfect gift for your neighbor, brother, mother, sister…you get my drift…there are 101 tutorials here, people!!!! They’re not just ideas and pretty photos, but these links will lead you on the path to creating fabulous green gifts that are simple and require minimal supplies. You might need to grab a few extra recycling bins, but it’s worth it! If you’re looking for Green Home Decor Tutorials, don’t miss the end of the post! Why spend a ton on gifts when you can go green??? If you love creative links, please subscribe to Everything Etsy! Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my 101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials and Free Printables posts…you are the coolest crafty friends! ~Kim Hooked on Tutorials?
101 Handmade Summer Tutorials Looking for fun summer DIY projects?? You’ll be thrilled with these simple tutorials and free printables that will make your summer sizzle! Map notebooks, patriotic wreaths, beach cover ups and BBQ party printables for easy entertaining…there’s lots to see! Summer is full of fun road trips and days at the beach. These tutorials will fit in with your relaxed summer days perfectly. Many of them require no special skills and make for fun projects with kids. Check out these fabulous 101 handmade summer tutorials… This is an awesome time of year! If you are looking for more summer projects you’ll love this list of 101 Sewing Tutorials for Summer! frankie exclusive diy: dip-dyed shoes Winter isn't quite here, but already folks are starting to revert back to their dreary cold weather wardrobes. Ugh. How boring! We're not ready to retire our brightly coloured hues just yet, how about you? All you need are some white sneakers, fabric dye (in your choice of colour), Vaseline, baking powder and an old toothbrush. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.