30 Easy And Cuddly DIY Ideas For Recycling Old Sweaters Sunshine Pillow Hi there! It's time for the special Holiday edition of the Red Velvet Workshop. In our newest webisode, Rachel, will teach you to make this adorable mod pillow! We hope you enjoyed this episode! *Click to download this printable template: Download MODPILLOW giant paper flowers from ruche You may remember the wedding of our lovely D*S contributor Brittany Watson Jepsen. Her huge paper blooms made such a splash that she started selling them in her shop, and just recently Brittany wrote a great article for Brooklyn Bride about the paper flower trend. I’m thrilled that this is a growing phenomenon; I adore anything made in exaggerated scale, so I feel that the more giant flowers and plants there are in the world, the better. This particular giant-flower DIY project comes from the creative team at Ruche. They decided to make these giant fantasy flowers for their spring lookbook, which is aptly titled “Enchantment.” Read below for the story of how this project came to be, and find the full tutorial after the jump. Our creative team brainstormed ways to turn our spring lookbook, Enchantment, into a daydream. Read the full how-to after the jump! Materials Instructions Making the stem: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Making the leaves: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Making the flowers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Put your stuff up in the air! Hanging DIY ideas & tutorials Posted by ScrapHacker.com on onsdag, juni 27, 2012 · 9 Comments To heck with both feet on the ground! Now’s the time to put your ideas up in the air! I’ve gathered a bunch of supafly D.I.Y to give wings to anything you’ve got around the house (well, almost!). By showing you a bunch of different applications (from chunky sofas to delicate D.I.Y hanging planters) I hope you’ll all find a little something to get your DIY juices flowin’ in the mix – Enjoy! pics via here The hanging desk is not only cool looking but an awesome space saver! Pics via GreenWeddingShoes, CapitolRomance & Etsy Gotta love the swinging chair! Eleanor from team behind awesome venture SCRAP (a.k.a the School & Community Reuse Action Project), has made a great ”Hanging notepad” tutorial for Etsy – DIY TUTORIAL HERE Hanging Notepad #2! Pics via here Check out the awesome tutorial on how to make a hanging ”Kokedama string garden”, by talented Aura Scaringi of Mimimou for DesignSponge – DIY TUTORIAL HERE Pics via here
Transfer Photo to Fabric Did you know you can transfer photos to fabric without using iron-on sheets? I love this technique. It's simple to execute and the end results are really pretty. Supplies Needed: Fabric (I used white quilting cotton), Gel Medium (I used this kind from Liquidex), Paint Brush and the image you want to transfer. How to transfer a photo to fabric: 1. Note: Don't be alarmed if your transfer isn't completely perfect. Well there you go!
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Pleated Necktie Necklace I wanted to point out something new I'm doing, in case you haven't noticed. You know how there are, like, a kazillion amazing blogs out there? And you're always looking for great new ones to read? Speaking of my sidebar, how would you like to have your ad on this here bloggy? All right, on to the real stuff. I used one of my husband's old castoff ties (by the way, is your husband's closet stuffed with really awful old neckties that make you want to scratch out your eyeballs? I think it's pretty dang cool, if I may say so myself, and I wish I could take credit for the idea but I stumbled across this picture on Pinterest (are you addicted? Since I couldn't find it for sale anywhere (correction! Want one? (Click "read more" to learn how I made mine!) Start by removing the tag and little loop thingy on the back of the tie: Then start folding your tie into pleats and pinning them in place, starting at the fat end of the tie. Now we're going to sew the pleats into place. Isn't it cute?
Pink lip balm This is a re-post of my guest post from the Color My Summer series Kojodesigns and I co-hosted in May…. Today I’m going to share a spin off my beeswax lip gloss. Instead of gloss, today we are going to make: The key is the amount of beeswax you include. The great thing about beeswax is that it has natural sun protection qualities. As you can tell…I haven’t been in the sun much yet. Disclaimer: This recipe is just me experimenting and sharing what I did with you. Alright… let’s get started. Gather your supplies: 2 Tablespoons of grated beeswax Grate it with a dollar store or old cheese grater. 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil {the kind you cook with} 2 teaspoons sweet almond oil A chunk of some red lipstick. How much depends on your preference. 1/2 teaspoon of shimmery eye shadow – to add some subtle sparkle. - Boil water in a small sauce pan and rest a metal bowl on top – to make a double boiler. - Melt all the ingredients together until it liquefies and there are no more visible beeswax flakes.
How to Make Hanging Baskets at WomansDay.com - Hanging Basket Craft Project In small bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens, sometimes, there's just not enough space for another piece of furniture. That's where this handy craft project comes in. You can create pockets of storage by hanging a series of wicker baskets from the ceiling by following the directions below. Skill Level: Beginner Materials Spool of heavy cord or twine; tape measure; scissors; set of three nesting wicker baskets; slim screwdriver (optional); heavy-duty screw-in cup hook. Directions 1.
Crazy Wonderful: upcycled tie necklace - tutorial A while back I did this post over at Green Eggs and Hamm for my amazingly talented and drop-dead gorgeous cousin, Amy. It was such a fun post that I thought I'd post it again for anyone who didn't catch it. And, if you didn't get a chance to stop by Amy's blog, do so quick fast and in a hurry because a) you'll LOVE her and be glad you did, and b) she has her very first giveaway going on right now! So, here we go! Supplies {trifted tie, suit button (or anything you'd like to use), scissors, pins, needle and thread} STEP ONE: Lay out your tie, and start folding and pining in a manner that's pleasing to you. STEP TWO: Lay it around your neck and add or remove folds to get the length you want. STEP THREE: Take your needle and thread and tack down the folds from the back side of the necklace. STEP FOUR: Place your button or accent piece and stitch down. STEP FIVE: Enjoy your great necklace!!! I'll be linking up to these fab parties!
pinecone fire starter [today i'm thrilled to announce the the talented sisters from bbb craft, who had one of the most popular guest blogging stints we've seen at d*s, will be joining d*s as diy contributors! twice a month they'll share a project with us and we're so thrilled to have them. and a big congratulations to anna who just welcomed a new baby!] we first spotted these pinecone fire starters at the cool UK site hen and hammock, and thought we would try our hand at making our own. they are so easy and satisfying to make, and by adding essential oils, like eucalyptus, pine, or cinnamon, you can make your whole home smell amazing and cozy. they also make a great housewarming gift, so we stamped muslin tags and tied them onto the wicks. even for those without fireplaces, they are a pretty (and prettily scented) decoration! -the bbb craft sisters CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! materials: instructions: 6. after about five minutes, pull the pinecone out slowly with a twisting motion.
Blueprint Crafts » Tile Coaster Tutorial Tile Coaster Tutorial April 7th, 2010 So my good friend Emily just moved into her completely redone house a few weeks ago, and she asked me to make her some unique coasters. I love the look of these from Target, but $15? Get real. UPDATE! For this tutorial, you’ll need a set of tiles – I got a handful from Home Depot for $0.20 a piece, some scraps of scrapbooking paper or any kind of paper really, some mod podge, clear acrylic spray, and felt pads for the bottom. First, cut and measure you paper to the fit your tile. Next, clean and dry your tiles – they are much easier to work with if you clean them off thoroughly. After you’ve applied your mod podge top coats, take your tiles out to a well ventilated area and apply two coats of your acrylic spray (I sprayed mine outside in the grass). Cute right! Today I’m going to finish up Emily’s – so excited to see how they look in her new house! And, I’ve got a few big projects that I am STILL working on, and I CAN’T wait to show you all!