Inexpensive DIY Cakestands This all began with a case of cake stand envy. My friend Glory has the most amazing collection of cake stands, and since I stalk her blog, they were always nearby, tempting me, calling my name… The problem is, I have not ONCE in my life made a beautiful cake, which makes it hard to justify a collection of cake stands… ESPECIALLY when most of them cost the better part of a hundred dollars. And even if I could find a way to justify buying one, I need them to display cookies and most cake stands are WAY too big for that. Then one day, I stumbled upon this amazing idea from Centsational Girl, and my whole world changed. That very weekend I hit every thrift store I could find looking for candlesticks and saucers. They were SUPER simple to make. The next day I sprayed the stands with frosted glass spray to prep them for painting. When the frosted layer dried I sprayed them with colored paint. While making these I learned a couple of things I should share. Two great uses for one bargain buy? and
Tissue Flowers Tutorial, No.2 - gingerandgeorge A couple of months ago, Jenny - the very lovely editor of PaperCraft Inspirations - asked me to work up a feature on different ways to use tissue paper. You can see the results in the September issue (on sale right about now), and alongside ruffles, twists, layers, buttons and twirly skirts, there's a miniature version of an old tissue-paper favourite. I made these flowers for Halloween a couple of years ago, and although the large scale can look fantastic on card projects, it doesn't leave room for very much else. By scaling it down, you create a much more versatile embellishment and your tissue supplies will stretch a little further, too. Tissue paper (plain or patterned) Scissors Ruler Pencil Thin wire (e.g. fuse or jewellery wire) Small button or circle of card PVA glue Measure and cut out two strips of tissue paper, each around 20cm long and 5-6cm wide. Cut a small piece of jewellery wire and wrap around the centre of your folded tissue. x
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Daily Danny » Blog Archive » Sweet Treat Idea - Green Living Expert Danny Seo’s eco-friendly and crafty ideas for everyday living. I recently got a sweet little treat in the mail from the stylist and designer Lynn Butler. They were pieces of felt fabric made into the shape of Christmas “crackers” and filled with sweet treats. They looked easy to make and thought I’d deconstruct it for you. Here’s the felt fabric opened (revealing the sweet surprises inside). There is a diamond pattern shape cut into the fabric, but I also think a simple rectangular strip cut along each edge could also suffice if cutting a diamond pattern is too complicated. Fill the fabric with whatever gift you want and then roll. And close it all up with a thin rubber band at the end. Instant Christmas Cracker treat.
{DIY} Magnetic Chore Chart by Keeping Life Creative | Keeping Life Creative Thank you so much for the feedback on the magnetic chore chart! I’m pretty excited about it too. So as promised, here are the details on how I made the magnets. . . . Supplies: Chore Graphic Printout1-inch circle punchClear Glass PebblesMod PodgePaint BrushHot Glue GunStrong Magnets Start by printing out the chore chart graphics. Punch out each chore graphic using a 1-inch circle punch. Then brush a thin coat of Mod Podge over each punched chore graphic. {I’m using the “maid” graphic for “mom’s choice” or “mommy’s helper.”} Firmly press the glass pebble (flat side down) onto the modge-podged chore punchout. Brush a thin layer of Mod Podge over the back of the cutout to seal. Allow Mod Podge to fully dry, then hot glue a strong magnet to the back of each chore pebble. Completed chore magnets: If desired, laminate the “to do” and “done” strips for durability, and then place a magnet on the back as well. Hi!
Domestic for Dummies: Fall Pinterest Project: DIY Coasters Is everyone ready for today's Pinterest challenge? I know I'm excited to share my project and can't wait to see what everybody else came up with. Pinterest in general just makes me tinkle in my pants with joy! So let's get to it! Lately I have been obssessed with games like Words With Friends, Wordosaur, Scrabble and any other word games that make me use my noggin. Online these babies go for $26, but with a little crafting and an old scrabble game, these can be yours for practically free! Here are the materials you need: 64 scrabble letters (check yard sales, thrift stores, or order some on Ebay or Amazon if you don't have any on hand)1 thin cork board (buy at any craft store)1 x-acto knifesuper gluehot glue gunmodpodge/sealer Step 1. Arrange 16 letters to make 4 words that you are happy with on your coasters (Ex. Step 2. Glue letters together using a thin layer of super glue leaving about 15 seconds to dry between each letter. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. What do you think?
Custom Color Chalkboard Paint - Martha Stewart Organizing Crafts Thanks to paint that dries into a chalkboard finish, your board can be whatever size you desire and placed wherever you like. Store-bought formulas come in traditional green and black. But you can also follow our recipe to mix your own batch in any shade. Cleverly applied chalkboard paint means new places to track appointments, keep lists, and leave messages. Or simply use the surface to draw or doodle, which will appeal to kids and the kid in everyone. Tip: Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. Wall Calendar A home office is the ideal spot for a family planner. Mudroom Mural The bottom half of a mudroom wall is just the right height for pint-size Picassos -- when coated with store-bought green chalkboard paint. Message Center Write-on paint needn't be applied only to walls. Pantry Reminder Covered with chalkboard paint, a pantry door serves as the perfect place to keep a running shopping list.
Japanese Packaging Templates - Best Used With Card Stock or Color Paper I’m not sure how I discovered this awesome collection of packaging templates but I’m glad I did! Some professor or student at a japanese univeresity was nice enough to share all their packaging templates with the world! These are a few of my favorites and you can see all of them on their website. Every situation is covered! P.S. stumbleupon
get CRAFTY DIY: SWEET LACE VASE AND CANDLEHOLDERSjust in time for Valentines day Materials: vintage lace hanky or fabric, sewing scissors, hot glue gun, old jars, ribbon or twine for embellishing (optional), lids (optional) Cut your hanky into a strip long enough to wrap around (+1/2″) your jar and wide enough to reach from the bottom edge to the ridge where lid would rest. Use your hot glue gun (carefully!) to glue your lace onto jar. Embellish with twine, ribbon, etc. That’s all folks! Hanging version available for purchase in my Etsy Shop.
How to make gift bags from newspaper When I bought something at a store recently, the clerk handed me my purchase in a bag made from a newspaper. I liked it very much and had to make some more—thus today's DIY recycled newspaper project: gift bags made from the Wall Street Journal. You can vary the dimensions, of course, but here's what I used to create a bag that's 5" tall, 4.5" wide, and 3" deep. Stack two sheets of newspaper on top of each other. This will be a two-ply bag for extra sturdiness. Cut out a rectangle that's 15.5" wide and 8.25" tall. Fold a flap 1.25" down from the top. Cut two pieces of cardstock or chipboard to 4.25" x 1", then glue them on the widest two panels just under the top fold. Put glue on the outside of the 0.5" tab and bring the left-most panel over to form the body of the bag, aligning the cut edge of the panel with the folded edge of the flap. Upend the bag so the 2" flap is now up. Put glue on both flaps and fold them inward to form the bottom of the bag.
Paper Filigree Snowflake Gallery I've switched over to using acid free paper and glue to make my paper filigree snowflake ornaments now. I figure there's no sense in putting this much work into something that might fall apart in a few years, and with practice, they're starting to get pretty enough that I'm planning to make quite a few of them. In my search for paper that will hold up over time, I was looking for archival quality paper, but there wasn't much available that wasn't too thick, or too yellow. I visited all sorts of art, craft, scrapbook, and office supply stores in my paper quest, but the pickings were pretty slim for archival paper in shades of silver and white, so I went with mostly acid free paper and will see how it holds up. The pictures don't show it very clearly, but the snowflake above on the right has both white and off white, and it adds an interesting antique look, or at least I thought so until my kids mentioned the old joke about not eating the yellow snow.
How To Create Paper Blossoms Previous image Next image We've talked about using paper decorations to punch up a last minute party, but there are ways that you can incorporate paper into your everyday décor as well. MATERIALS• Tree branches (branches with multiple off-shoots are best)• Tissue paper (A few sheets goes a long way. INSTRUCTIONS:• (picture 2) cut tissue paper into squares (mine were about 2-3 inches on each side) and overlap them in a star of David type shape.• (picture 3) pinch them in the middle to form a light crease, then pinch in the other direction• (picture 4)twist the pinched parts to form a "stem"• (picture 5)attach a small piece of scotch tape to the edge of the stem (once all the blossoms are attached you don't even notice the tape). • (picture 6)wrap the tape around an offshoot of the branch to secure the blossom• (picture 7) repeat…and repeat…and repeat! Images: Leah Moss
Fairy Walnut Presents - Curly Birds I am so looking forward to slipping these sweet walnuts presents into the bottom of my girls' (and their cousins) stockings. To make some yourself: place walnuts on a cookie sheet and bake at 200 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes. Let them cool down slightly and pry open with a butter knife. Add some glitter for a festive feel. Cut an oval shaped piece of felt and fill with the loveliest tiny thing you can find. A little magical and ever so special. Photo-printed Hair Ribbon | Upcraft.it Robin over at inkodye.com just sent over this fantastic tutorial to showcase their fantastic photo-sensitive permanent dye. This product really ticks all of the boxes for me, because it works on so many different materials (including wood and leather), and it connects to my love of all things photographic. Here is Robin’s tutorial: Only with Inkodye can you create this incredibly easy and rewarding DIY project! Because Inkodyes are truly photographic you can use them with black & white negatives to create your very own photo-printed silk ribbon. Use your ribbon in your hair, around your waist on a summer dress or cut it into sections and give them away as adorable bookmarks! Total tutorial time: 15 minutes Used in this project: Inkodye Violet Materials. Making your own negatives. Prepare. Position. Pour. Brush. Place. Pin. Smooth. Take into the sun. Wait. Uncover. Wash. Dry. Enjoy!