Natural Pools or Swimming Ponds
Natural Pools or Natural Swimming Ponds (NSPs) Let nature clean the water... Chemical-free water garden and swimming pool. The plant portion, or regeneration zone, is separated from the swimming area by the wall seen a few inches below the water’s surface. www.naturalswimmingpools.com The pools have skimmers and pumps that circulate the water through the regeneration zone and back into the swimming area. The aquatic plants filter out contaminants and use nutrients from the water as food which helps prevent algae. Then rocks, such as granite river rock or haydite, to which friendly bacteria attach, act as biological filters. There are many options as to design. A gradual slope contains the plants, gravel and loamy sand, a wall keeps them separate from the swimming area. Vacuum but twice a year and tend to the plants as needed. The regeneration zone can be along the perimeter of a natural pool or a pond unto itself but connected to the swimming area. www.gartenart.co.uk Northeast U.S.
DIY Snowflake Garland: Winter Wedding Decorating Ideas
Posted on December 22, 2009 by Christina Remember those pretty paper snowflakes you made as a kid? Guess what. Here’s how to fold a paper snowflake from kinderart.com: Maya*Made has instructions on how to create a garland out of your snowflakes. Check out this cute paper snowflake display at an Anthropologie store. Make a snowflake curtain over at Bugs and Fishes. First Photo and Last Photo: Bugs and Fishes
Giant Paper Rose Flower
If you loved the beautiful DIY wedding this morning and Nata’s gorgeous paper flower bouquets, you are in luck as Nata is sharing how she crafted them with us! She was inspired by a template created by Morgan Levine on Martha Stewart (as was I in the flowers I created for this styled shoot). I just love that this basic idea has inspired different brides to create their own version of giant paper flowers – you might remember these equally awesome giant paper flowers from this wedding I shared last year. :) Thanks so much Nata for sharing how you created your giant pink paper rose + special thanks to Studio Castillero for the photos of the DIY + her wedding! Materials (to make one giant rose) Step 1: Cut the petals Cut 5-6 teardrop petals and 15-6 heart-shaped petals from the petal colored crepe paper. IMPORTANT: Crepe paper is directional so it matters which way you’re cutting the paper. Repeat until all of your petals are cut Step 2: Cut the leaves + calyx Step 3: Make the rose stem
Backyard Waterfall How to Build a /Permaculture-Ponds/Koi Homemade DIY Fish
A homemade DIY backyard waterfall will add to your property landscaping like nothing else. 1. Let it be site specific One size does not fit all. 2. When building waterfalls, the location of the falling water is very important. 3. If you build a pile of stones and pump water to the top it's going to run downhill, right? 4. The components of a Pond/Waterfall Kit may make a garden ponds and waterfall project easier. 5. The most basic plumbing design includes: (1)Skimmer w/pump chamber,(2)Pump, (3)Flex line to (4)Filter-falls pour over filter. 6. How landscaping waterfalls begin their course must be considered. 7. The placement of the stone and gravel will give the backyard waterfall its final effect. 8. The amount of water that pours down your waterfall garden is important. * How to Build a Waterfall.. Other Great Water Feature Building Links: * Waterfall in Your Backyard * Build a Backyard Stream * Outdoor Waterfall * Build a Garden Waterfall and Stream * Waterfalls and Their Features
Wedding Bunting DIY
Posted on May 31, 2011 by Christina Looking for an awesome wedding bunting tutorial? Well, crafty ladies, you have come to the right place! This wedding bunting is made from vintage sheets found at resale shops. You can hang this from your dessert table, above your reception table or line your ceremony aisle. This wedding bunting measures nine feet end to end. Here is what you will need for your wedding bunting: vintage fabricPinking Shearscard stock to make your pattern9 feet of double fold, extra wide bias tape in color of your choicethreadSewing MachineironSpray Starchpins Make a 5″ x 7″ triangle with card stock like the one shown below. Use pinking shears to cut out the flag. Iron flags. Line flags up on a table in desire sequence. Tuck flags into bias tape, making sure that shorter edge of the bias tape is on top. Pin flags to bias tape. Fire up your sewing machine and sew flags to bias tape. There you have it!
Learn How to Make DIY Antique Blue Mason Jars | Jack and Jill Wedding
I’ve been gone so long, Jack teased today that maybe we should consider changing our domain to Jackwedding.com. To that, sir, I say Nay! haha. So what I have for you today, I’m thinking pretty long and hard about using myself. 1. 2. 3. Steps to get this effect: - Apply about a pinky fingienail amount of turquoise to a palette of some sort. - Let dry for a full 24 hours. - Bake as instructed on Vitrea bottle – it should be for 40 minutes at 375 degrees. These are only recommended for vases and nothing flammable as noted on vitrea jar.
Create - wall art printable template | How Joyful
Some months a go I shared the Love wall art template, along with that one I made this one, but unlike the previous one I wanted to make this word different and special, so no cardboard. Instead I used a piece of Styrofoam from a box we received last week. When I saw it a knew it was perfect for this project =] And instead of painting or covering it with fabric (my first idea) I decided to just go the Decoupage route with hot pink tissue paper. **The download is a PDF format file, so you will need to have Abobe Reader installed on your PC or MAC. THE MATERIALS - 23×8 inches piece of Styrofoam (I just used one from a box but you can buy a piece at Michaels) - Tacky glue - 2 sheets of tissue Paper ripped unevenly with your hands - Sand paper - X-acto knife - Download the template below - Marker to trace template - Sponge brush [ Click on Images to enlarge] I hope you all enjoy and CREATE =] ps. * This tutorial and template are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
Do It Yourself Wedding Project: Crepe Paper Rose Pomanders | Pixel & Ink
Today I came across these super cute Crepe Paper Rose Pomanders made by Shelley Smith from the House of Smiths blog. Shelley’s easy and inexpensive DIY project is perfect for any wedding reception or bridal shower decor. Make sure you head over to Shelley’s blog for more DIY projects and tips. Here are the DIY step-by-step instructions from Shelley: Craft Supplies Needed Styrofoam Ball Forms Crepe Paper Streamers {Color of your choosing} Glue Gun & Lots of Glue Sticks Roll of Tape Measuring Stick 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Here’s another way Shelley displays some of these rose pomanders. {Photos provided by House of Smiths} You Might Also Enjoy
Manga farming
12 Apr 2010 Tokyo-based artist Koshi Kawachi recently demonstrated his "Manga Farming" technique -- which uses old manga as a growing medium for vegetables -- by cultivating a crop of radish sprouts in an installation at the Matsuzakaya department store in Nagoya. [Link: Koshi Kawachi]
