15 DIY crafts you need to make right now It's cold, it's raining and quite frankly, it's utterly miserable outside at the moment. So stay in! But then it hits you. It's not that great inside either. You're young, so you haven't got all of that furniture and all of the little decorative trinkets that accumulate over time, and if you have, you haven't got nearly enough. Instead of spending your time sitting around moaning about the weather, why not spend your time doing something useful? Why not spend your time crafting some of these? Freshers Fields is back for 2013! 1. Source Stick your button collection around a balloon (and importantly) to each other. 2. Source Glue, buttons, cardboard and a bit of artistic ingenuity and you'll have yourself a great sign for your bedroom door (assuming you use the first letter of your first name). 3. Simply wash out a screw top spirit bottle, find a screw top soap dispenser and put it together. 4. Source Blank glass tumblers, paint, and cotton wool buds are all you need for this one. 5. 6. Source 7.
Networking Tips: Make Networking Work for You From “Notworking” to Networking Looking for a job? Need some personal advice? Looking to make some new connections? Unfortunately, some take the position that “doing everything” is better than “doing less.” Others treat networking like a personal marketing campaign dedicated to spreading the word about themselves and their needs, while ignoring the needs of their peers. Still other people join affinity groups merely for personal gain, but it doesn’t take long for people to learn that these folks are not givers, but takers. Successful networking occurs when people come together based on mutual respect and common interests, then voluntarily provide support for others with no strings attached. By Invitation Only People seldom realize that the actual makeup of their networks (some based on close relationships, others derived from casual relationships) serves very different and important purposes. How to Make Networking Work? The Give and Take of Building Lasting Relationships
How to Build Kitchen Sink Storage Trays - Step by Step Getting the right stuff 1 of 1 Figure A: Sink cabinet tray detail Sink cabinet tray detail See the Materials & Cutting Lists in the Additional Information section below for measurements Have you finally had it with that dark and dingy, I'm-not-sure-what's-there storage space under the kitchen sink? This project isn't difficult. In this article, we'll show you how to measure your sink base and custom-size and assemble the wood trays. Before you get the materials, scan this article and see if you can build all the trays or only a few of them. In the hardware department, look for ball-bearing side-mount drawer glides. Then follow the photos for the step-by-step measuring and assembly instructions. If the opening between the open doors is narrower than the opening between the sides of the frame, use the shorter dimension to make the base. Measure the cabinet opening to construct the base for the lower pull-out trays Photo 1: Measure your cabinet opening Photo 2: Use a framing square for accuracy
Make a counter height Craft Table (from 2 shelves, a table top, and 8 legs) I have been squirreled away down in my basement for several days, opening up boxes, purging junk, and finding new homes for all my craft/sewing stuff. I haven’t been able to find my interfacing for weeks, or my white felt, or ugggh…..my serger thread. So, I finally forced myself to actually open up and clean out the 11 or so boxes that were just sitting in my craft room. They had all been opened and I was able to find a few things as I needed them………but I’ve felt suffocated in my craft room since we moved into our new home (well, rental home), 3 months ago. However, YAY, it’s all cleaned out. But something that I didn’t have…..but really wanted, was a craft table. So, I bought 2 cube shelves, a plain table top, and some legs. And now I have my own little makeshift Craft Table. **The finished table ends up measuring about 38 inches tall and the table top space measures about 31 x 47 inches. Want to know the price? Not bad. Need some links? Want to see how I put it all together?? -Ashley
25 (more) clever ideas to make life easier . We heard you loud and clear. When we published our first list of clever ideas to make life easier last year, we received an overwhelming response. So without further ado, here’s another 25 ingenious household tips and organisational tricks that will have you saying, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Source: chezerbey.com Got an empty kitchen shelf? Source: maillardvillemanor.com Wall mount cutlery trays and add a cup hook in each compartment for brilliant jewelery storage. Source: apartmenttherapy.com Avoid messy dresser drawers by “filing” your clothing side-by-side instead of stacking items on top of each other. Photo: William Warby on flickr.com Has putting Toy Story on constant repeat finally taken its toll? Source: realsimple.com Packing tip: Protect breakables such as wine bottles or food containers with children’s inflatable floaties. Source: whatiwore.tumblr.com Rather than bundling them in your drawer, loop tights over a coathanger and store them in your wardrobe. Source: bakedbree.com
Change . . . Why Bother? The major reasons, in addition to inertia, for resisting change are: Procrastination: We all have a tendency to postpone the difficult or uncomfortable. Unless you create a sense of urgency, there’s always time to think about change tomorrow. Lack of motivation: Unless the personal benefits are clear, most people will decide that change isn’t worth the effort. Fear of failure: If change requires learning a new skill, change may be avoided simply because we are not emotionally ready to deal with a potential setback. Fear of the unknown: What we don’t know frightens us. Fear of loss: We all worry that a new way of doing things may reduce our job security, power, or status. Dislike of the initiators of change: It is much more difficult to accept change when we lack confidence in or distrust the people initiating the effort. Additional Reading:Fallacies About Change
33 Meticulous Cleaning Tricks For The OCD Person Inside You You Can Put Chalkboard Paint on That? 8 Awesome DIYs to Try A Door Turned Reusable Canvas howjoyful.com Two coats of chalkboard paint in a school-day shade is all it took to turn blogger Joy Kelley's sewing room door into a reusable canvas for quotes, sketches, lists, and brainstorms. Check out howjoyful.com for more photos and the how-to. Pretty Cheese Platter witandwhistle.com Wit & Whistle blogger Amanda Wright’s porcelain platter shows a bit of chalkboard paint adds a punch of charm whether you’re serving cheese or cookies. Signature Stemware alwaysorderdessert.com You've seen chalkboard-coated glasses on the shelves of your favorite home décor haunts. Clever Cabinet Idea livelovediy.com LiveLoveDIY blogger Virginia found an affordable and chic way to makeover her kitchen cabinets that organizing addicts will love. Jazzed Up Jars cremedelacraft.com These jars will help you get more organized while adding personality to your kitchen, bath, or craft room. Draw-On Dresser sewwoodsy.com Trendy Terracotta alapinlife.blogspot.com Cute Wall Decor
Do-It-Yourself Decorating Cool Copper Projects Warm metallic hues are easy to love but often pricey. When you create the look... Easy Doily Bowl Craft a decorative bowl from a doily picked up from a flea market, antique... Camper Birdhouse Encourage birds to stay awhile with an adorable vintage birdhouse. Total Green Goodness Smoothie The following article was written by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram. Feeling a little tired? Maybe you need a green infusion! Drinking greens is like breathing oxygen. Greens have chlorophyll and essential minerals that can be beneficial for blood circulation and weight loss, assist in colon cleansing and liver flushing, and help improve your skin. This delicious smoothie is pure goodness. The following recipe comes from Kristina of FullyRaw.com. Total Green Goodness Smoothie 1–2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1 handful Italian parsley, chopped 1 large handful spinach or kale, chopped Juice of 2–3 lemons 1/4 cup water (optional) 1 sliver fresh ginger (optional) Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender like a Vitamix and process until creamy and smooth. Makes 1 serving
Chalkboard Wall Calendar - Martha Stewart Home & Garden Thanks to paint that dries into a chalkboard finish, your board can be whatever size you desire and placed wherever you like. Store-bought formulas come in traditional green and black. But you can also follow our recipe to mix your own batch in any shade. Cleverly applied chalkboard paint means new places to track appointments, keep lists, and leave messages. Or simply use the surface to draw or doodle, which will appeal to kids and the kid in everyone. Choose from the following ideas or come up with your own homemade chalkboard location. Tip: Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. Wall Calendar A home office is the ideal spot for a family planner. Mudroom Mural The bottom half of a mudroom wall is just the right height for pint-size Picassos -- when coated with store-bought green chalkboard paint. Message Center Write-on paint needn't be applied only to walls. Pantry Reminder
Giant craft stick snowflakes I could hardly wait to show you this Popsicle stick craft! These snowflakes are fun, easy, and so inexpensive to make. The smallest snowflake is 12 inches across; the largest is 24 inches. How to make giant craft stick snowflakes Supplies and tools craft sticksprotractor hot glue gun and glue fishing line clear cellophane tape 3/8- to 1/2-inch-wide holiday ribbon red and white paint (I used Benjamin Moore Aura Steam [AF-15] and Caliente [AF-290]) round 12mm rhinestones scissors double-stick foam tape small paintbrushdrop cloth or newspaper All my snowflakes are based on three basic patterns, which I will call star, hexagon, and rotated hexagon. The star 1. 2. 3. The hexagon 1A. 1B. 2. 3. 4. The rotated hexagon 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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.