How to make your own air dried porcelain with common household ingredients Anything that is quick, affordable and makes beautiful things is a craft winner for me . But…I often find myself uninspired for something new and different. I’ve found it in air dried porcelain (aka Porcelana Fria). What will someone make with 3 cups of white glue (PVA) 3 cups of cornstarch (Corn flour) one tablespoon of white vinegar one tablespoon of glycerin (health food or hobby shop), and 2 tablespoons of canola oil? The beautiful mouse and necklace pictured (compliments of Espirit ) is the answer! Amazingly simple and a GREAT school holiday project, get the kids into the kitchen to cook up some home made, air dried, porcelain. Let’s make it: In a mixing bowl (or non-stick pan) mix 3 cups of white glue and 3 cups of cornstarch. For microwave heating : Cook in a microwave-compatible recipient for 2 to 3 minutes on high (for a 800W oven; longer for a less powerful oven). Stove top : Cook in a saucepan over low heat for about 15 minutes. This one’s a big thumbs up from me.
Kitchen Craft: Soap Clouds! {And homemade kiddie tub soaps} You know what question Kate and I get a lot? “How do you girls do it it all??” Our schedules are full, just as many of yours are, and it comes with the constant struggle of balancing Mom-life with work-life. And like most other Mothers out there, when it comes down to it and one has to take priority, the Mom gig wins- no contest. If something has to fall through the cracks it’s not Mom thing; it’s usually the doing-laundry, cleaning-bathrooms, or showering-before-noon thing. So to answer the question, how do we do it all? We call these “Soap Clouds.” Place a piece of waxed paper, parchment, plastic wrap, or paper towel in your microwave. Start your microwave for a couple of minutes on high power. Ten bonus points for anyone who can reference my children’s ramblings about “the great devourer.” I don’t know how it does it- but it starts growing! It looks like it should be foamy and wet, but it’s not. It’s the weirdest looking thing. Now. Now go have some fun with your own kiddos today!
First steps in sewing: Paper Plate Weaving One of my daughter's favourite toys for over a year now, is a lacing set where she 'sews' or laces different outfits onto a wooden doll's body. Having played with it over and over and over again over a this past year, she very quickly mastered the basic movements of hand sewing when I recently made her a 'sewing board' out of a recycled polystyrene plate. (Please click here if you missed that post). It was soon time to move on to something a bit more challenging. And then I saw a picture for paper plate weaving on Pinterest a while ago, and it was the perfect next step! Here's the how-to: (I used small paper plates so as to not discourage her with a project that will take forever to complete.) Now loop some wool across the plate, anchoring it in the notches. Next, thread a plastic needle (available at shops that sell knitting supplies, or in children's craft kits) with wool or yarn of your choice.
Transfert d’image sur bois super simple Crédit photo: Rosemary Paquet Attention : vous allez apprendre une technique qui peut de vous rendre accroc. Simple, rapide et peu coûteuse, vous risquez de vouloir en mettre partout! Matériel Ciseaux Planche de bois, de la dimension que vous désirez Papier ciré Imprimante à jets d'encre Une ou plusieurs images* (les images vintage sont parfaites pour ce projet) *Si vous choisissez une image avec un texte, vous devrez l'inverser, de manière à ce qu'elle soit à l'envers (vous pouvez vérifier avec un miroir pour être certaine d'avoir le bon sens) avant de l'imprimer. Technique 1. 2. 3. 4. Aussi facile que ça d'ajouter une touche originale de bois chez vous! À noter Ce projet se prête bien aux décorations saisonnières (Noël, Halloween), et aussi aux cadeaux personnalisés pour les gens qu'on aime. Rosemary Paquet Vous aimerez aussi
Tutorial: Sunkissed Heart Wreath Lo and I celebrated 15 years of togetherness last Monday. My heart feels like it's been kissed by the sun since I've known him. I dedicate this post, the result, and my very heart to him. This wreath is inspired by those beautiful string wedding balloon displays, like THIS one, for example.Tutorial ♥ A Sunkissed Heart Wreath You will need: 2 long skinny balloons (the type used to make balloon animals)balloon pump (unless you have gorilla lungs)white (PVA) gluewatercontainer for glueyarnpair of scissorspin or sharp thinglength of ribbon (optional)drop cloth or newspaperStep 1. Step 5. Here's what I did: Step 6. The next morning, find your heart ready to be hung up and admired! String it up with a ribbon, place it in a window and let the sun beam through it. Happy anniversary Lo. Oh!
PeanutButterFrozenTreatsfordogs This site has a lot of pictures! Please be patient while site loads! Sit and Stay! Copyright © 2007 BunnyRooBeagle.com. All Rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Ingredients: Three 6 ounce Containers of Plain, Low-Fat Yogurt 1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter (Low Sodium) 1 Four Ounce Jar of Banana Baby Food 1 Tbsp of Honey Directions: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. A yummy frozen treat! Penny, Kylie & Kiwi LOVED the frozen peanut butter banana pops! I am trying to save a cat with a broken tail from being euthanized.
autumn leaf bouquet | Design*Sponge - StumbleUpon I don’t know what it’s like in your neighborhood, but when I step outside here in Oakland, I sense it right away: Fall is in the air! I’m lucky enough to have a few turning trees on my street, so I don’t miss out entirely on the brilliant autumn colors I remember from growing up in NH. Speaking of brilliant autumn colors, I’m thrilled to share this stunning maple leaf rose bouquet DIY from a fellow Kate — clay, fiber and paper artist Kate Hust. Kate first learned how to make these a few years ago from a retired art teacher in her community, and now they’ve become an annual tradition when fall rolls around. Read the full how-to after the jump! The best part of living in Northern Michigan is the changing seasons. Materials 10 colorful maple leaves per flower in various sizes (they should be dry & freshly fallen, so they are pliable) short twigs scissorsfloral tape Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Comment fabriquer soi-même des tickets à gratter ! Hello J’ai toujours rêvé de concevoir moi-même mes tickets à gratter… Sur une affiche, sur une brochure, sur un vieux ticket, sur un carton d’invitation, bref, l’effet de surprise est toujours là lorsque l’on gratte avec une pièce de monnaie pour savoir ce qui se cache derrière ! Et bien voici un petit tutoriel proposé par le site ArtMind pour faire ça vous-même ! Pour cela il vous faut : du liquide vaissellede la colle en bâtonun carton rigidede la peinture acrylique argentéeun récipient pour faire votre mélangeun pinceau pour l’étalerl’image que vous souhaitez gratter > Pour suivre le tutoriel c’est par ici Vous m’en direz des nouvelles ! Ces articles peuvent aussi vous intéresser:
DIY Sharpie Dinnerware Update: I am so excited that so many people are loving and trying this project! Please note that as I do not have a dishwasher in my home, I have not personally been able to test washing my pieces in a dishwasher. To date, I have had zero issues washing my pieces with normal dish soap and a soft cloth. Some people are reporting issues with the marker washing off, so you may choose to do a test first. Today’s DIY project was completely inspired by this pin that I’ve been obsessing over on Pinterest for a while now. Supplies – White dinnerware (I chose a dessert plate, two mugs and a bowl)Sharpie marker(s)Glass cleaner + a lint-free clothOven First up, remove any stickers or labels that might be on your dishes. Next up, the cutest little polka dot bowl! Then I tackled my favorite – super sweet and sentimental personalized mugs! I completed all of the pieces one after the other and then baked them at the same time, using the 30 minutes at 350 degrees specified by the inspiration pin.
Halloween: how to make spider web balloons If you're planning a halloween party to remember, now's the time to get making props and decorations for the event. One of the coolest ideas I've seen is balloons filled with 'spider webs' (right), which makes for a really spooky effect. You'll need access to some helium, and ideally a substance like hi-float (buy it in the USA by clicking here) which will allow for the heaviness of the balloon's contents. But once you've collected these together, this is a really quick and easy project. Follow the jump for instructions. What you'll need: - HI-FLOAT (US shoppers click here) - 11-inch clear latex balloons - Small rubber spiders Instructions - Inject a little less than the usual amount of Hi-float into an clear balloon and rub it around to coat the inside. - Put a small rubber spider inside the balloon. - Inflate the balloon to about 75% of the full-size with air. - Seal the balloon with a plastic disk or clip. - The next day remove the clip and deflate the balloon.
Recycled Pillow Box Favors | Skip To My Lou - StumbleUpon You know that I save toilet paper rolls. They can be made into so many things — mummies, rockets, Uncle Sam hats, flower party favors………………. even cute pillow boxes perfect for a little favor! Fold in one side of the end. Then fold in the other side. Repeat on other end. Open back up and give the toilet paper roll a bit of paint. Give it a nice shine with a light coat of clear spray paint. Fill with candy and treats, fold back ends. How about some for Halloween? Tuto comment faire des petits sacs en papier Parce que ça peut toujours servir, je vous explique comment j’ai fait mes petits sacs en papier. C’est archi simple et vous pourrez les décliner dans n’importe quel papier, de n’importe quelle taille. Le matériel dont vous aurez besoin Des ciseaux De la colle Du scotch De la cordelette un peu rigide, la mienne vient de chez mon grand pote le suédois de de la corde de papier Des jolis papiers imprimés Alors simplissime n’est pas ! Que cette journée vous soit douce et créative. Tuto comment faire des sachets à oreilles de lapins Vous les avez aimés, et vous m’avez demandé de vous expliquer. Dans "bricolage" Tuto comment faire Un sac à goûter Petit plancton avait besoin d’un sac à goûter pour la rentrée. Dans "A imprimer" Tuto comment faire un petit carnet en carton recyclé Je sais, je sais, vous avez très envie de vous en faire un aussi.