Make a gift bow from a magazine page In gift wrap emergencies when you've got the present but need some wrapping, here's an idea for turning a magazine page into a bow. There may be better ways to stick this thing together, but I used what I had on hand: staples and adhesive glue dots. Double stick tape or brads should work, too. Cut a magazine page lengthwise into 9 strips, 3/4" wide. If you're using a magazine that's 10 1/2" tall, you'll end up with: 3 strips, 10 1/2" x 3/4" 3 strips, 9 1/2" x 3/4" 2 strips, 8 1/2" x 3/4" 1 strip, 3 1/2" x 3/4" Twist each strip to form a loop at both ends and staple it in the center. Layer the three longest pieces on top of each other, spacing them evenly and securing each with a glue dot. Use other papers, like a map of your city.
Wall decoration from thrift shop Thrift Shop Hot! What to look for right now.... In my last post I shared some tips for shopping thrift shops. Now I'm going to share with you some items commonly found at thrift shops that are great for upcycling into swanky home decor and crafts. These items are great because not only are they inexpensive, but they are very much in style as current home decor. What should you be looking for right now? 1) Silver-plated Serving TraysI always see lots of silver-plated trays and platters when I go thrifting, and they're usually inexpensively priced from about $1 to $5 each. Pretty wall display image via Apartment Therapy 2) Vintage ScarvesSometimes sold by the bag-full, vintage scarves are abundant at thrift shops and also cost next to nothing. 3) Picture FramesI always check out the picture frames at thrift shops. *Check out my other blog post, Creative Uses For Chalkboard Paint for more chalkboard ideas and a recipe for how to make your own chalkboard paint! Vintage globe lamps
"S" is for Star Glittered paper star wreath Made from old paperback book pages, add some glitter and presto: Looks like a delicate pastry made for the walls. Here's how I made the paper star: 1. 2. Carefully remove old paperback pages. Tear in half for a more squarish shape. Roll into cone shape and hot glue. 3. 4. Then in the crevices: 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Hang and enjoy Previously I shared a rectangular version here: But the star is definitely better suited for Christmas: And I just made some mini star ornaments too: I'm linking up to:
Book Cover from a Vintage Painting DIY Jun 14 Here is a project I put together where you can make a journal or sketchbook out of a thrift store painting. It is a really simple process and gives a big payoff–a really special journal or sketchbook. Materials Needed: Painting on canvas (I get mine from thrift stores), Paper Source book kit (I used this one), pencil, bone folder, exacto knife, a large brush , archival glue , ruler, and a cutting mat. Step 1: Remove the canvas from the stretchers by cutting along the border with an exacto knife. More instruction after the jump. Step 5: Turn the canvas over (if it is easier) and measure out 7/8″ from the top of the book board and the bottom, then cut along your marks. Step 12: Next lightly brush glue onto the top flap and tightly fold it over. Thanks to Alexis Birkmeyer for assisting and Paul Ferney for the photos. Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.
Les bonnes idées recyclées ! Vos rouleaux de papier toilette... - Blog de Madiwi Tinted Mason Jars in Rainbow I love using mason jars for decorating and a seemingly endless supply of craft projects. But rainbow tinted mason jars, just like the vintage ones you can never find anymore? This one might be my favorite project with mason jars yet! Mason Jars Mod Podge in Gloss (buy it here) Food coloring Ramekins to mix colors Newspaper or paper bag Mix food coloring with a T or so of water into individual ramekins. You can do any color combination you like. Add a couple T of mod podge into your mason jar Add one ramekin of color into the jar and stir to incorporate it all together With a bowl underneath, carefully twist the jar around coating the whole inside with the mod podge/food coloring mixture. Let dry upside down on the paper Do the same with the other colors. Place the jars face down on top of wax paper and a cookie sheet into an oven, set on warm. When they're ready, they'll look clear and the mixture should lose most of its streaks.
Ultimate Guide to Recycled T-Shirt Crafts" You probably have a favorite T-shirt. You know the one you've worn until it's holey and ragged. Maybe it's from your first concert or your favorite vacation spot. Maybe it's your team's old logo, or a college favorite from decades ago. The flip side is that you probably also have a drawer full of T-shirts that you never wear. A great compromise for all those T-shirts is to recycle them. This article will show you just a few of the many crafts you can create from your recycled T-shirts, from pillows to rags to rugs. So before you sneak off and throw away your family's aging T-shirts, consider the crafting potential.
Origami Star Happy Birthday Bunting I think my mom loves my blog. She's never actually seen it, but I think she loves it because all of my old belongings (what she would call junk) that have been stored in her garage is slowly being transported to my house. This "junk", crafts that I made in high school and college, has found new life with my blog. She recently handed me a box filled with stars that I folded in high school. When I opened the box, I said aloud "Wow, I really had a lot of time on my hands!" Avery's birthday was earlier this month and the stars would make the perfect birthday bunting. Here is a video tutorial on how to fold paper stars.
Lucirmás - Recyclage de bouteilles en porte manteaux Lucirmás, une agence de design espagnol, créé par la designer italienne Lucia Bruni, réalise des créations mêlant recyclage, artisanat et démarche durable. En voici un exemple avec ce porte manteaux original réalisé à partir de bouteilles en verre, pouvant égalent faire office de miroir (selon le modèle), qui trouvera parfaitement sa place dans une entrée. ++ lucirmas.com Auteur : Fabien Fondateur de BuzzEcolo, je suis devenu blogueur un peu par hasard. pallet/wheels What can you do with an old pallet? So many things! If you ever come across the opportunity to pick up a few pallets take a look at some of the ideas I have come across for recycling old pallets into furniture and other practical and decorative pieces. I would like to mention that the designs below were found at various sources on the Internet. Where possible I have mentioned the original source, but unfortunately too many do not. If you are the original designer for any of the furniture below, please let me know so that I can add your details. Make furniture for your home ABOVE: Mobius Living take pallets to a new level, offering clients the opportunity to buy ready-made coffee tables. ABOVE and BELOW: Who would have thought that a humble pallet could be transformed into so many practical pieces. ABOVE: All it takes is a few reclaimed timber pallets to make up your own living room furniture In the kitchen ABOVE and BELOW: Don't stop there... In the bedroom A word of caution... In the garden