doodle duvet cover by stitch designworks gift wrapping available The award-winning sketchpad DIY duvet cover to use with its wash-out pens for messages, designs and notes, then wash and use again and again! Doodle duvet cover is printed to look like a giant piece of file paper, complete with printed holes, lines and red margins on both sides and comes complete with its own pack of 10 wash-out doodle colour pens so that you can make it individual, endlessly! It's ideal for jotting down late night thoughts, drawing a masterpiece, writing a story or just messaging: then just wash your duvet cover for a totally fresh start all over again! Button fastening. Doodle pillowcase available separately Also available separately in Double: 200 x 200cm made from: 100% top quality 200 thread count Turkish cotton. Wash at 40 degrees, warm iron. Designed in the UK dimensions: Single duvet cover: 140 x 200cm product code:
Newspaper gift bags 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.
Crea DIY Making a pouf Add a burst of color to your room with this crafty pouf! At 17” wide and 10” deep, it’s large enough to serve as floor seating or a foot stool. (And if you have pets, I have a feeling they may want to make this their new favorite spot!) This project is a little challenging to sew, but it’s not too difficult, so if you’re comfortable with the basics of sewing, give it a try. You can make a colorwheel effect with a range of solid colors, or choose a variety of patterned fabrics for a louder patchwork effect. I love the idea of making a set of these poufs in a range of sizes, for a sculptural stack of cushions that will become a room element in their own right. CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Finished Dimensions: 17” diameter by 10” tall What You’ll Need ¼ yard each 12 coordinating fabrics (I used quilting cottons) 1 yard muslin 3 pounds fiberfill stuffing 2 large buttons (approximately 1 ½”) 2 flat metal washers, slightly smaller than your buttons fishing line sewing thread iron 1.
The Photojojo Store! - the Most Awesome Photo Gifts and Gear for Photographers Glass etching Have you ever done any glass etching? Well, neither had I before today. But wow. Such an easy, yet sweet little touch that you can add to any glass. Check out my new and improved etched Trifle Bowl. The perfect bowl for desserts of all kinds…..and even a great place for fresh fruit on the counter. Glass etching is also a great way to stamp your name on your pyrex dishes, to make sure they come back to you. And how about adding a little extra detail, just because…… (Edited to Add: The font used here is called Smiley Monster and I downloaded the font for free here.) Sweet in every way. Are you wanting to make your own? (This technique permanently etches your glass. First, you’ll need a piece of vinyl with an adhesive back, like the vinyl you buy for vinyl wall decor. Then peel away the shapes, leaving the negative space all in one piece. The Silhouette code for the bird/branch is: bird_on_branch_C00044_23067 01/18/2010 Then peel the vinyl backing away. See how there are air bubbles? Good luck!
Friday’s Fab Finds: DIY Necklaces | A Realistic Wedding Happy Friday! Or should I say, Harry Potter Day? How many of you were up at midnight to see the last Harry Potter movie? I’m going tonight with my husband and I’m really excited, although a bit sad. I grew up with Harry Potter. I read all the books, I saw all the movies. I know, here I go again with the DIY stuff. DIY Ribbon Necklace This is one of my favorite tutorials because it’s easy and the end product is absolutely stunning. Pearl & Ruffle Necklace I absolutely love this one because it looks EXACTLY like a necklace I bought from Anne Taylor. Rosette & Pearl Necklace I love, love, LOVE long necklaces, especially when they are paired with rosettes. After looking at how easy these are, I may have to try one on my own. Like this: Like Loading... Filed under Bridal wear, budget DIY wedding project, DIY Tagged as budget friendly DIY, DIY outfit, DIY wedding, DIY wedding necklace, DIY wedding project, easy DIY, statement jewelry, wedding statement necklace
Frame a scene from a children's book Did you see my post earlier this morning about the HUGE Silhouette (craft cutter) sale going on for a few days (discount codes included)?? Everything is on sale. So stock up! Be warned, those darn CAMEOS will sell out. Especially since they’re discounted! Are you a fan of the blog No Big Dill? Anyway, she has been running a Once Upon a Thread series over on her blog. It’s something she puts together and invites guest bloggers to sew with her and create book inspired projects. Anyway, Katy asked me to be a part of it this time around and I was so happy to participate. I love children’s books. The story line is so silly and the flow is so easy to love. And what I love about it, is that each image is a scene created with textured fabrics. So, of course I fell in love. Don’t you think it would make a great little addition to a nursery or toddler room? But really, you could do this with any book and any scene……. Would you like to create one of your own? This post is sponsored by: Related posts:
Sponsor Love: Nicolux Nicolux is a New York based online jewelry shop created by Jocelyn Negron, a former resident of Athens, GA. Jocelyn got her start in Athens redesigning and upcycling clothing but switched to accessories when she moved to NYC. Her work is modern, colorful, lightweight and comfortable. She's currently having a big sale in her shop (most items are discounted by $10). Sponsors like Nicolux help keep D&OC up and running. DIY Glow Jars Tutorial Posted on October 19, 2011 by Christina Aren’t these glow jars sublime? They take about two minutes to make and cost only 20 cents a piece. How’s that for an enticing DIY wedding project? These would look amazing at an evening outdoor wedding. If you like this project, check out my DIY ‘glitterarium‘. DIY Glow Jars Tutorial For each glow jar you will need: a jartwo Glow Sticksscissorsrubber glovessafety glasses Disclaimer: This is a project meant to be done by an adult – not a child! Purchase Glow Sticks (I got a pack of 15 for $1.50) and dig a jar out of your cupboard. Grab two glow sticks and cut at one end.
DIY Box Braid Necklace The moment we saw Phillip Lim‘s Box Braid Collar Necklace, we were immediately overcome with a wave of nostalgia. Our memories of a neon, plastic box braid lanyard was suddenly transformed into a sophisticated leather jewelry component. Honestly, brilliant! Start by cutting the suede in 4 three-yard pieces. Repeat the box braid until you are ready to add washers to the necklace. Once the necklace is finished, trim the ends. Wear it as a necklace, wrap bracelet or even a headband! (top image via Ssense, rest of images by Honestly…WTF)