Crafty Mason Jar Decorations
Easy, affordable, unique…Here is our pick of beautiful mason jar craft ideas.
Lack Ottomans
Materials: Lack side table, high density foam (21 5/8″ x 21 5/8″ x 4″), upholstery fabric (72″ x 72″), craft glue, staple gun, jigsaw Description: I wanted a couple of custom made ottomans that could also double as a coffee table or even extra seating in a pinch. Using a jigsaw, I cut 4 inches off of each leg so that the finished height of the ottoman would be the same height as my couch. I attached the foam square to the table top using craft glue (just so it wouldn’t be sliding all over the place when I went to actually upholster it). Once dry, I wrapped the fabric around the table top and secured it with a staple gun. I trimmed any excess fabric, then reattached the legs with the provided screws and voila! ~ Linda, California The Author Jules IKEAHacker "I am Jules, the engine behind IKEAHackers and the one who keeps this site up and running.
DIY: Dry-Erase Calendar
Since joining the Pinterest world, I have found so many things that I want to make! One that caught my attention was a dry-erase calendar. So, I decided to make one for my office out of green paint chips. When I went to Wal-Mart, the cashier gave me the "stink eye" because I was carrying LOTS of paint chips. I bet the thought going through her mind was, "I can't believe she's getting all those paint chips for free!" Note to self, next time I am doing a project with paint chips, I'll remember not to go through that lady's checkout. I then went to Hobby Lobby and purchased a 12" X 16" frame. I didn't want a basic frame--I wanted something vintage looking. I found a white-washed frame at half-price, then took it home and did my own antiquing to it by smearing some brown paint on the wood. It came out just the way I wanted it. Beforehand, I had cut all my paint chips to be 2" x 2". Just enough room to write the times of important meetings. Then I arranged the colors so that there was a
Craft table for 4
furniture Published on January 9th, 2009 | by Jules IKEAHacker Here’s a craft table to rival Spring Chick’s. Peter says, “I made a craft table using various Ikea parts a few years back. It comprises of 4 Helmer draw units as legs, a self made and distressed plywood top, 2 Tertial lamps clamped down and an Anordna wire basket in the hole in the middle to hold glue bottles, dog biscuits and the such. As you can see it has room for at least 4 people to sit at the table, each with their own set of drawers and ample leg room. See more of Peter’s craft table. The Author Jules IKEAHacker "I am Jules, the engine behind IKEAHackers and the one who keeps this site up and running.
The Perfect Gift: Yarn Ball Bookmark
Created by Jane from See Jane Blog . Edited by Amy Christie. Has the weather turned cold where you live? In my neighborhood, temperatures have dropped and my instincts are to spend the day cozied up with a favorite book and favorite mug full of hot cocoa. Are you the same? It was actually my daughter’s clever idea to make yarn pom pom balls in the style of a bookmark. Supplies: -yarn -scissors That’s it! *Before you start, cut an 8-10 inch piece of yarn and a 15 inch piece of yarn and set it aside. To start, hold the end of the yarn in your hand, and begin wrapping the yarn around your fingers – snug but not too tight. Cut the yarn after 90 wraps, and carefully slide it off your fingers. To add the bookmark ‘tail’, use the 15-inch piece of yarn, tie it around the same string you used to tie the 90 loops together, as seen in the pictures above. At this point, your yarn pom pom ball should look like the picture above. Voila! - A gift for a teacher — just add a favorite book!
Awesome DIY Ideas With Wine Corks
Here you can find our favourite ways to recycle your wine corks into cool crafts.
Salvaged drawers = modular bookcase
I picked up these drawers on Freecycle. They were salvaged from the kitchen of a 1940s house that was demolished. My original plan was to put the drawers on wheels and use them as under-bed storage. Turns out, no two drawers are the same height, which would look janky. So I tried stacking them vertically instead (anchoring them to the wall, of course). How to make a modular bookcase out of salvaged drawers Supplies primer2 coordinating paint colorsdecorative or wrapping paper. Tools paintbrushdrop clothscissors or craft knife, straight edge, and cutting mattape measure or yardsticksoft rubber brayerdrillsand papervacuum or tack cloth 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
How To Make a Secret Hollow Book:
The first step into making the hollow book is to select a book. Make sure this is a book your own, and not one belonging to the library, or your family. I suggest rummaging through books at yard/garage sales. Make sure it is a hardback; otherwise you will cut all the way through the other side when you are cutting out the insides.You'll also need: Elmer's white gluea container to hold glue solution (I've chosen a film canister)X-acto knife, and/or box cutter. Both if you have thembrush to apply glue solutionpencil/penruler, or other rigid straight edgeSelect a page that you want to be the first one cut out, and save that page to be cut out at the end. Mix a solution of white glue and water. Holding the remaining pages together, brush the edges with the glue solution - enough to soak in pretty well, but not too drippy. Allow this to dry, but use a spacer so the first couple pages, and the front cover don't get stuck. When dry, open the book to the first glued page. Happy hiding.
Amazing DIY & Crafts Ideas
Cupcake pin cushion via (dollarstorecrafts) Magazine rolled up bowl Mosaic Ornaments from CDs Pallet – just stain and take out some slats. Write out your favorite song lyrics or favorite chapter of a book. Dipped pinecone placecard holder Painted vases Puzzle shelf Spoon ornaments could ad a unique twist to a Christmas tree. Turn a Bookshelf into a Shoe Rack!
Melted Crayon Art | Unsimple Living
Perhaps I should begin this post by introducing you to my mom, also known as Her Ladyship Craftiness…er, Her Royal Craftiness? I’m still working on the title. Regardless, she’s the coolest, most creative and talented woman I know. She can make pretty much anything. If you follow Young House Love, Bower Power, Making a House a Home, or Style by Emily Henderson you know how timely her visit was, as today is the big reveal for the Pinterest Challenge. The supplies were pretty simple: canvas, crayons, and hot glue. The next step was to peel off the paper labels from all 60 crayons. We glued all the crayons to the top of the canvas (pointing down) with a single strip of hot glue from a high-heat glue gun, let it dry for a few minutes, then re-glued a few loose crayons. It worked like a charm. What do you think of our masterpiece? Total money spent: $9.60 Total time spent: about 1½ hours Did any of you complete the Pinterest Challenge? Like this: Like Loading...
