DIY Apothecary Bottle - DIY Bridesmaid Gift

feather pen pal stationery kit In the world of internet and cell phone communication, information and feelings are shared quickly and impulsively. I prefer face-to-face communication to the phone or email, but I’ve had several good friends move away over the past year. Writing a letter to a friend requires a sacrifice of your time and requires you to really slow down and think about what you want to say. Plus, receiving a letter in the mail is so exciting! Why not initiate a pen pal communication line by sending a special pen-and-paper set in the mail? This DIY puts a practical ballpoint spin on the traditional quill pin. Materials computer and printerpaper and envelopesfeathersshort pen ink refills (I found mine at Staples.)RIT dyescissorsruler and X-Acto (if you are using the stationery template) Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

DIY Wedding Centerpieces and Decor I have been a busy girl with wedding planing stuffs! I have found Pinterest to be even more addicting, but also a place where I can share and store all of my ideas. Since we're doing everything that we can ourselves to save money, I've been looking for all kinds of DIY wedding ideas. I found some great centerpiece ideas that I plan to do and wanted to share them with you all! Source: weddings.theknot.com via Mel@Outnumbered on Pinterest I really love this idea. Source: weddingsbylilly.com via Mel@Outnumbered on Pinterest I love the mason jar idea. Source: austinweddingblog.com via Mel@Outnumbered on Pinterest This one is super cute! Source: whisperwoodcottage.com via Mel@Outnumbered on Pinterest Something like this would be really cute too.

salt + coffee watercolor technique I’ve been painting ever since I was little, but somehow, watercolors never remained in my rotation for very long. It’s a shame because watercolor techniques can produce beautiful painterly effects, and some of my favorite artists these days work in the medium. Luckily, this watercolor tutorial from Michelle requires no previous experience; it uses simple household materials like coffee and salt to create cool visual effects in the application of the paint. Read the full how-to after the jump! Materials freshly brewed espressocobalt blue watercolour paint140wt coldpress watercolour paperwatercolour brushes (one wide for washes & one thin for strokes)white drafting eraserpencilwatersea saltmasking tapebrown ink pentracing paper (optional) Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Tutorial: Indian Shisha (mirror) Embroidery Shisha (the Hindi word for “little glass”) embroidery is also known as mirror-work or abla embroidery. Originally, pieces of mica were used as the mirrors, but later, thin blown-glass pieces were broken and used. Today, small mirrors are commercially available for shisha embroidery. If you use these, make sure to file the edges first so the mirrors aren’t sharp. I like using paillettes, those large sequins with a tiny hole in the side. I’ve recently gotten really into playing with embroidery, and I decided to at the very least do this one tutorial to share my love of the art form with you all. Gather your materials. Enjoy!

June How to cut glass I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string. I got LOT’S of requests for a tutorial on how I DID THIS! So here it is. FINALLY! You will be able to learn how to cut glass. I want to warn you. It’s best to triple your yarn because it will burn longer! Soak it GOOD! I like to tie my yarn where I want my glass to “cut” then quickly pour polish remover over the string again. Get a big bowl with ice and water ready. VERY IMPORTANT! Slowly turn your bottle. You can’t let the flame go OUT then dunk it in the ice water. YAY!!! I reallly hope you enjoyed this tutorial because I had ALOT of requests for it! © Copyright jaderbombllc, All rights Reserved.

DIY projects Our Favorite Craft Supplies: Glue These are the types of glue that I use most often for Oh Happy Day projects. I’m a super fan of the Quick Dry Tacky Glue. Click through for details… (more…) Gold Medal Badges by Kathleen Ballos Do you have a favorite event in the winter olympics? Click through for instructions… (more…) Favorite Party Ideas This Week 1. (and I don’t give out that praise lightly!) DIY: Wine Bottle Art If any of you winos out there are anything like me, you’ve probably got a few, er, *cough* many empty wine bottles clogging up the recycling bin. Well, no more! Dig those puppies out and wash ‘em off, because it’s time for a little DIY! (If you’re not 21, just borrow a few empties from your ‘rents.) With just a little TLC, these beautiful bottles can add ambient charm to any room and any occasion. Here’s What You Do: Step 1: Cut your bottle. Step 2: Gather tea lights, holiday lights, candles, wicks, flowers, spray paint – whatever you want to accessorize your bottles. Here are some ideas: Tumblers Centerpieces Tiki Torches Chandeliers Garden Decorations Vases Candle Holders

Recycle pizza boxes into wall art Art for pizza lovers! BTW our pizza is delivered with a wax paper insert on the bottom of the box, so the boxes were clean. I wouldn't recommend using pizza boxes with food stains! I already had this idea in mind, but was going to use polystyrene blocks. ABOVE: Use larger pizza boxes to make unique art for a child's bedroom. ABOVE: The humble pizza box becomes eye-catching art for a home. You will need: Pizza boxes - small, medium or large Wallpaper, wrapping paper or fabric Bostik spray adhesive Ruler Craft or utility knife Scissors Double-sided tape to mount onto wall Here's how: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Originally posted in 2007, it seems that Pizza Box art is now becoming quite popular. [ via ] [ via ] [ via ] [ via ] [ via ] [ via ] [ via ] [ via ] The humble pizza box has been transformed into a work of art - just another way to recycle our househole trash!