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CWTS reveal - the book clutch + how-to

CWTS reveal - the book clutch + how-to
Did you see this week’s Crafting with the Stars? We got third place- and we’re moving on to round 2! Yikes! My project was the book clutch…this is the post:A little vintage book… upon further review is actually a clever clutch. This upcycled clutch is sure to be a conversation starter wherever you go. Made from a vintage book and old bag found at the thrift store melded together to create this little gem of a purse. Pair it with a ruffley blouse and some skinny jeans and you’re rockin’ the librarian chic look. (Plus you’re husband won’t feel too awkward when you ask him to hold it!) Smart and fashionable. Did you vote for us? How to make a book clutch:Scour every thrift store for purses with metal frames and a books about the same size. Gut your book: (This is where I stopped taking pictures, sorry!) Now it’s off to make the project for round 2: Decoupage.

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DIY string-tie envelopes Hello! Sorry about the little break. My son has been off on his half-term holidays so I had a blog-free week! Now I am back, I just want to give a big shout out (and a big thank you) to my new sponsors, pi’ikea street and paper glitter….do check their sites out!

Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial - Emmalee Elizabeth Design I’ve had some requests to do a tutorial on the coffee filter roses I made for my wedding. So here it is. Like I said they really are easy once you get the hang of them. A bit of practice and you’ll have beautiful roses in no time. The supply list is simple.

Change Your Wall  ‘Change it’ adıyla müsemma bir duvar dekorasyonu çünkü her dakikada bir rengi değişiyor. Amirko (Amirkhan Abdurakhmanov) tarafından tasarlanan bu konseptte 3 farklı renk seçenekleri var. Her bir üçgende bulunan beyaz, siyah ve gökkuşağı renkleriyle sınırsız kombinasyonlar yapmak mümkün. Change it’— just as its name implies— is an innovative wall decoration that allows you to change its colors every minute. Each of the triangles used to make up the item has three different colors on their sides, including white, black and rainbow shade. Therefore, you can turn these triangles to form different pictures on the wall.

Six Ways to Recycle Maps - DIY Inspired Maps are so beautiful. I’ve been looking for some ways to use them because I see them everywhere (including my glove box). Just like CD’s, record albums, and books, they are becoming obsolete due to the emergence of electronics like the GPS and the internet. But what I do love about maps is that they tell a story and simultaneously serve as a work of art. Here are six great ways to recycle maps. 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:30 am, Posted by Chris Groves | Internet 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Topics: At Home Project Ideas , Creative DIY Home Projects , Do It Yourself Projects for 2012 , Fun How To Projects , What to Do with Extra Stuff Are you bored and have a bunch of extra little items hanging around here and there? Well we were in the same boat so we decided to round up 20 different awesome at home projects you can do. Anything from soda pop cap lids to spoons and more.

women-clothing Am I about to post something on ACTUAL UCREATE? Is this a dream? No. It can't be. If this was a dream I would be auditioning for American Idol, in my underwear, and not know what song I'm going to sing. So I guess this is FOR REAL!

Tutorial: Rolled Paper Flowers Now that you've had a couple days to dye your coffee filters, I imagine that your crafty little fingers are itching for more coffee-filter-fun... First, plug in your glue gun and make sure you have plenty of glue sticks. Grab your favorite pair of scissors, and a big pile of your lovely coffee filters (or any paper of your choice) Since coffee filters are so thin, I usually layer and roll 2-3 at a time. For this flower, I'm using 2 filters. If you are using something other than coffee filters, you'll want to cut out a circle. 19 Almost Pure Black Bathroom Design Ideas You won’t find pure black bathroom in many houses. It’s really hard to find all tiles, furniture, vanities, and accessories in this color. Although almost pure black bathroom are easier to design. Nevertheless they are also very rare.

Faber Castell: Design Memory Craft: Art Journaling Hi Everyone! Krista with you today showing you a few fun things you can do with Chalboard paint and Gelatos®. Check out the video slide-show tutorial below to see how I created the above tag. I discovered that dried gelatos really 'pop' off the chalkboard paint creating a really nice contrast of colours! I hope you enjoy the video! This quick little tag can be used on a card, in an art journal, on a gift etc...It's fun to play around with the drips! How to Make a Pencil Holder Using a Can Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing a tutorial on how to make your own pencil holder with a recycled can. Are you ready? 101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials These simple handmade gift tutorials will make any crafty person’s heart sing with joy! You don’t need special skills or a bunch of time because these can all be done super fast! Simple and cute…that works for me! Oh, and think of all the money you will save making these gifts. {At least that’s the story I tell my husband…shhhh!} You are going to love these fabulous tutorials!!!

Coffee Filter Roses Back in my failed former days as a window dresser, I got some good advice from Tanja, the Grand Dame of the cosmetics department. Originally from Romania, Tanja was widely renowned for her eyebrow waxing skills and had arrived at a point in her career when she only had to take one appointment a day, then happily dragged it out all afternoon. Most of the time was spent smoking and laughing and singing gypsy folk songs about beet salad, then more smoking and dispensing advice about important things like men, business, and unwanted hair. Of the many things I learned from Tanja, there are three golden nuggets that stand out; Never brush your teeth with blue toothpaste.Men with excessively bushy eyebrows are likely to cheat on their wives.Women will buy anything wrapped in roses.

Luminescent Bathtubs and Washbasins – Light from Sopha Industries Latest concept of bathtubs and washbasins from SOPHA Industries, known in France since 1973, is one of those which would be remembered. It’s absolutely brilliant and modern. The concept became a collection called Light. Its main feature is built-in 20W halogen lamps which could light as neutral white as colored. Lamps are positioned inside half-transparent polyethylene boxes. A Glimpse Inside: Guest Post: Shelby from Just Because I said I do The adorable Shelby is here today with a great tutorial for you all. Take it away Shelby! I am so excited to be on Allison's blog today and we all hope that her move is going smoothly as we all can attest to the fact that moving can get crazy!

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