DIY - Off The Wall Suspended Gardens I just might attempt to create this. Looks simple enough, right? A couple of 9" terra-cotta pots, spray paint, flower pot hangers and some wood screws...boom, a suspended garden. Isn't it a lovely look? P.S. {Images via DIY Ideas} Pot Holder Uses How to Burn an OS X Lion Boot Disc When Apple’s OS X Lion debuts in July, it’ll only be available through Apple’s Mac App Store. No retail copies, no white-edged Apple-gray install DVDs—just an install file you’ll purchase and pull down by conjuring the App Store from your Mac’s dock and perusing “New and Noteworthy” for a picture of Apple’s new tawny-maned kitty. Oh, and you’ll need at least 2GB of memory, 4GB of install space and to be running the very latest version of OS X Snow Leopard in the bargain to make it all work. So what about performing a clean install? (PHOTOS: 15 Fantastic Gadgets for Father’s Day) According to tech blog Egg Freckles, yes you can. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Of course you won’t be able to do any of that until July-something-or-other when Lion actually hits. MORE: An ‘Onlion’ Release for Apple’s Next OS
10 Christmas Gifts in a Jar Do you need some inexpensive Christmas gifts? Of course you do. Don't we all? I'm always on the lookout for gifts that are easy and quick to make. Just like the Autumn Pea Soup I made last month, you can put some great gifts in jars. Quart and pint size jars are easy-to-find, but I love these different shapes and sizes. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bread from Sunset Peppermint Stick Cocoa from Sunset Downloadable labels are included with this cookie recipe. Here are two great ways to bottle homemade vanilla. This uses the same recipe as the Cowgirl Cookies, but just changes the M&M colors. Not all gifts that come in jars are food-related. Three different fun gifts along with labels. Here is a great gift for someone who crafts or paints. I decided...I may make them all. Linked to:
DIY iPhone Wallet Tutorial A while back I got a really cool case for my iPhone on one of those "deal of the day websites". It was awesome because it not only held my phone, but it also had pockets for my driver's license and debit card. I could even squeeze a little cash in there. I didn't have to take the phone out to use the camera and it was super cute. It was practically perfect in every way. This may sound a tiny bit dramatic, but it was a life changing purchase for me. EDITED TO ADD: I have worked and worked to perfect three versions of my iPhone pattern and find an easier way to make them available to y'all. iPhone Wallet Tutorial Supplies: 1/4 yard of main fabric scraps of coordinating fabric for the flap {or just use your main fabric again} magnetic purse snap closure {available at most craft stores} inexpensive plastic case that fits your phone coordinating embroidery floss & needle E6000 craft glue STEP 1: Print out pattern pieces and cut out your fabric. I'll be linking this project up to:
How to make sew-in magnets... (..when you've accidentally botched a large-ish and expensive import order). What I wanted was THESE - And what I got were THESE super-sticky non-pvc-coated magnet snaps. (Those are heavy 12-inch tailors shears they're holding up, folks!). My suppliers in Asia are not particularly interested in a return or swap arrangement, so I'm making the best of the situation and playing with my new friends, the magnets. Super-Sarah wants to make fridge-magnets out of them. In fabric heavier than quilting cotton, I reckon they'd be fine to be placed directy on the (wrong side of) fabric and "trapped" with a layer of fabric sewn over the back of them. On the fine cotton and silk that I was trying to sew, I thought they showed through a little too much without a bit of softening, so I made my own "sew-in" magnets! I laid the magnets on a scrap of light fusible interfacing. Folded it over. Pressed the interfacing to fuse it... ...to both sides of the magnets. Ok... so we're into another tutorial now.
DIY Fridge magnets and pushpins (Be sure to upload your photos from trying this project into the Brassy Apple Projects Flickr group!) I love taking fabric and using it on other fun crafting projects besides just sewing or what you would typically expect. I have several projects I have done over the last couple of months and thought I would share them with you! So if you - or your kids - are itching for a little DIY project, here's a great one for the whole family! Fridge magnets and pushpins step 1: gathering the supplies - you will need large crafting "bubbles" with one side that is flat. over top moving it around until you find a pattern that you like. Step 3: Trace around your bubble and cut out your circle. Step 4: Using a toothpick, squeeze out some glue and use the toothpick to apply it to the right side of your fabric. Step 5: Using craft or hot glue adhere your magnets to the back and place them right side up to dry. Step 6: Once dry they can dot your fridge, metal file cabinet, etc. Push pins
How to Build a Desk Out of Cabinets With kitchen remodels happening all the time, many old cabinets are either thrown away or donated. Instead of tossing them out at the thrift store, repurpose them into a portable desk for your elementary-aged child. This desk provides a large work surface, a chalkboard, a storage compartment for papers and books, as well as holders for all kinds of school supplies. Things You'll Need View Item Details Step 1: Disassemble the Cabinet Using a mallet or hammer, remove the back of the cabinet from the cabinet face. Step 2: Build the Desk Base Measure the length and width of the cabinet face. Drill 3/4-inch pocket holes along the long pieces of wood, spaced about 4 to 5 inches apart. Step 3: Attach Desk Base to the Cabinet Face Using 1 1/4 inch-pocket hole screws and wood glue, attach the desk base to the underside of the cabinet face. Step 4: Make Holes in the Drawer Face Using cups or small tin buckets as a template, trace four evenly-spaced circles on the drawer face. Tip Step 9: Paint the Desk
DIY Advent, Day 8: No More Unemployed Neckerchiefs DIY Every time I see a pretty neckerchief, I’ll buy it, but hardly around my neck, I feel like an air hostess. Ergo, I have an incredible number of small towels, but which I never wear. On the other hand I can not throw them away. The eighth Advent calendar door brings this very light, but all the greater effect Do It Yourself tutorial for all those, who have lying around many small neckerchiefs (I have, I have, I have!) Material And Tools – For This DIY Project You Need About 20 cm long and 3 cm wide rubber band4 D-ringsPinsSewing kit or sewing machine DIY Tutorial: The Step-By-Step Craft Instructions DIY Step 1 Draw the two ends of the rubber band through each 2 D-rings and fix them with pins. DIY Step 2 Before sewing verify that the rings are loose, and only then sew. Final DIY Result Buckle for a Cloth Belt Fold the cloth. Pull one end through the two D-rings, drag it back above the first ring and then under the second one. Fashion DIY “Buckle for a Cloth Belt” – Variations Rear View
How To Use A Sock To Get Beautiful Curly Hair Without Heat If you are a mom on the go with long hair you HAVE TO try this. It will knock your socks off and have you wrapping your hair up in them! This is all about how to make your hair beautiful with no heat and no time. Curl your hair in your sleep with a sock. Yup, you heard me right. I was on Pinterest a while back and spotted this post about the sock bun which links you to her video on YouTube. Why? Because: It literally takes a minute to doNO heat at all – just a soft little sock in your hairNo product (for me anyway)You can sleep in it very comfortablyIt works Marvelously and is simple beautiful This is the sock bun before and after of my hair. Here are the step by step instructions on how to make this work. First steal a sock from your husband’s dress sock collection (that is what I did anyway). Now roll the sock into a ring. Put your dry hair into a high ponytail. Now spritz just the hair in your ponytail with water. Now grab your rolled up sock and put your ponytail through the hole.