wednes-diy | Free People Clothing Boutique Blog UPDATE: This post originally ran on March 23 2011, but with summer winding down we wanted to bring it back up for some late summer inspiration! a fellow fp girl sent this to me a couple weeks back and i’ve been thinking about it ever since! i can think of a million reasons why these would be awesome… as apartment décor, as outdoor party décor, and – wouldn’t they be the best thing EVER for camping in general or at a festival? just let them sit in the sun all day, and they’ll last all night! i am absolutely going to make some to bring with me to bonnaroo this year. you can buy a sun jar here, but you can make your own for much cheaper! what you need: a mason jar with a clear glass lid like this one from ikea, a solar garden light like the ones pictured above, which i found here, adhesive and glass frosting spray. start by spraying the inside of the jar with the frosting spray – this will help diffuse the light and give it a warm glow. don’t spray the lid though! last image.
Hanging Triangle Garland — my.life.at.playtime. The big project for Greta's room update was this hanging tree branch with metallic triangle garlands. My inspiration was this garland from West Elm. But I wanted it to be more colorful so I decided to make my own. You'll need : origami paper, ruler, scissors, and a sewing machine I first chose a mixture of metallic and flat origami paper in a variety of colors. The first was taking the origami paper and cutting out squares that were 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches.
How to wrap a gift: Use tissue paper for a... Photo by Roberto Caruso I’m giving away trade secrets here. You know those beautiful floral looking decorations you sometimes see in magazines hovering over a festive table? Or in a kid’s room, re-invented as a mobile? They’re little more than a few sheets of tissue paper and take about ten minutes of your time to create. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create your own pretty decoration: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. At this point, you can either tie it onto the top of a gift for a big impression. Or try hanging it from a ribbon over a Mother’s Day brunch table.
Shadow Box Photo Display for Photographers Need help turning your post-vacation keepsake clutter into a divine display? Our resident do-it-yourself expert, Ashley Campbell, has just what you’ve been looking for: As spring break and summer approach many families begin planning vacations and time to just enjoy being together. In my family unpacking from a trip often includes trying to find places to store or display random keepsakes we’ve picked up along the way. Filling your shadow box with too many pictures or items and result in framed collection of clutter. Supplies: 12×12 Shadow Box 12×12 print a select few of your keepsakes double sided tape craft supplies (clothespins, masking tape, decorative labels, hot glue gun, etc.) Step 1: Create your background using the Alphabet Frames templates. Step 2: Remove the label inside the shadow box and attach your 12×12 print using the double sided tape. Step 3: Begin creating simple displays for some of your items. Step 4: Tilt the shadowbox and begin placing your keepsakes inside.
we do whimsical!: eReader Cubby Tutorial Here is a helpful ticture tutorial on how to make the eReader Cubby Electronic Reader Cover. (This is not the actual pattern, just helpful photos and tips.) This tutorial is included in the PDF eReader Cubby Pattern and is available HERE. Click on the photos to Enlarge.
how to: wax paper and crayon fall leaves so this last week i decided to quit ignoring the elephant in the room, and acknowledge that fall is... well basically at my door step. the leaves are starting to show a hint of change and with that change came my "NO! NOT YET!" these leaves were made just like you used to make those stain glass windows with wax paper and crayon shavings. you can hang them, you can place them prettily to dress up any surface, and well you can just place them on your windows as well.WHAT YOU WILL NEED: *wax paper. *fall colored crayons that have seen better days *leaf template (right click hit save as and then print off. make sure you make them fit your picture screen so it doesn't cut off any of the leaf. i made mine as a 4 by 7 picture) when you have your two colors shaved on, place the second piece of wax paper on top making a sandwich. slowly melt your crayon shavings. and push the "liquid crayon" around so it's thin and covers a larger area. cut out your leaves. ahh the life of a crafting mom. enjoy!
Simply Vintagegirl Blog » Blog Archive » Tutorial: How to Make Lovely Fabric Flowers 29 May 2010 These elegant fabric flowers are very simple to make . . . and only take a few basic supplies. The finished product is delightfully lovely, and at times can look like a real flower! If you haven’t used those tea lights in a while, now’s the time! Supplies: · Synthetic Silky Fabric · Scissors · Candle (preferably a tea light) Additional supplies: · Needle and Thread, Glue Dots or Glue Gun · Buttons and/or Beads Directions: 1. Make the largest one’s diameter about half an inch larger than you want the diameter of the flower, as the petals will end up shrinking a bit. 2. You can also cut around the pattern and skip the drawing part, it just might not be as uniform . . . but with these, uniform isn’t necessary. 3. Cut just inside the drawn lines to make a circle out of the fabric. 4. Be very careful (please have adult supervision, this is rather dangerous), as it is very easy to get burnt. 5. Using a needle and thread, create a beginning knot and then sew the layers together.
PAPIROFLEXIA,PAPEL Y CARTÓN. fuente: MANUALIDADES CON CARTONES DE HUEVOS.Rosas. En este apartado ,he recopilado de distintas fuentes, estas preciosidades de manualidades,que a la vez que decoramos,también reciclamos. Rosas con cartón de huevos La elaboración es muy simple y el resultado hermoso, teniendo en cuenta que el material utilizado es un humilde cartón de huevos. Materiales: 1 Cartón de huevo, tijeras, 1 pincel, pintura acrílica rosa fucsia y blanco. Separa del cartón todos los conos, cortando con tijeras. Dobla por la mitad y realiza cortes formando los pétalos. Ligeramente dobla por fuera cada pétalo. Recorta de la misma manera otro cono, realiza un corte abriendo el cono y enrolla sobre sí mismo. Modela también los pétalos internos. Aquí hemos formado las rosas. Ahora procedemos a aplicar la pintura. Para obtener un color degradado usa pintura rosa fucsia y blanco, aplicando en los pétalos del centro el color más intenso y claro en los exteriores
OCP | Birthday Party Ideas | Party Blog Everyday DIY Ideas DIY Ideas by: • Stacie Tamaki • The Flirty Bride • Owner/Designer Visit her now retired Bridal Accessory Website Married in October of 2007 Stacie was the quintessential Flirty Bride and used her own wedding as an opportunity to bring to life her vision of what a flirty bride is, and how much fun she should have, both planning her own wedding and at the wedding itself. A one woman design studio, or as she calls herself, creative consultant, Stacie Tamaki is one busy girl. You can always see the latest she's been up to on her Fun and Flirty Blog. Whether she's making custom bridal veils, tiaras, jewelry and cake toppers, or creating miniature origami cranes, her imagination knows few boundaries. Her career in the bridal industry began 11 years ago. Of the Bride: Todd Rafalovich All other images: Stacie Tamaki
Crochet DROPS fruit and vegetables with basket in "Paris" DROPS PARIS UNI COLOUR (50g) 3.35 USD DROPS 152-155 are now available in the stores for $2 per catalog – no yarn purchase required! The catalogs are printed in a limited edition, so visit your local DROPS store today! Find the DROPS Spring & Summer 2014 Collection here! The DROPS knitting and crochet experts are also working full time making new tutorial videos for this new collection! NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. MAGIC CIRCLE: When piece is worked in the round, start with this technique to avoid holes in the middle (instead of ch-ring): Hold the yarn end and wind the yarn one time around the index finger to make a loop. WORK IN THE ROUND IN A CIRCLE: After last sc on the round, continue to next round with 1 sc in next sc (= first sc from previous round). INCREASE TIP: Inc 1 sc by working 2 sc in next sc. CARROT: Work in the round in a circle. LEAF: Ch 3 with opal green and form a ring with 1 sl st in 1st ch. STEM: Worked in the round in a circle.
Tutorial The shade in my kitchen window has been driving me nuts ever since we moved in, about 5 months ago now. I have been meaning to replace it but didn't want to spend the extra money. Then I remembered an awesome window treatment my friend Amber made for her bathroom a while back, so I decided to give it a try. I'll be honest, I am NOT a sewer, which seems kind of ironic. With that in mind, Let it be known that I sewed this shade all by myself! I really like how it turned out, and I REALLY like that the total cost for the project was under $10! My husband even made these fancy pulls in place of the plastic ones that come with the blinds, aren't they fabulous? Click below to get the full Tutorial! Ps.
The Hipster Home » Blog Archive » How to Make a Tiny Terrarium in a Light Bulb Ahoy there Hipster Homers! I’m Julie and I’m the very first guest blogger on this fine site. Today’s project involves breaking stuff, plants, found objects, and miniatures. Fun, right? Let’s get started! We’re going to go through the steps to create your very own little terrarium. Dos and Don’ts: Do use sand or small pebbles; these are good because water drains through them easily. How To: You’ll need a few tools to make a tiny terrarium but nothing complicated to get started. Needle-nose pliersScissorsLong tweezers or chopsticksFlathead screwdriverGlasses or goggles Let’s start with the light bulb. We will be removing the inside parts of the lightbulb. First, remove the metal tip from the bottom of the bulb. Then, when enough of the sides are raised to get a good grip on them, hold one of the sides with your pliers and yank out the metal tip. Next remove the black glass. Now you will be able to see the interior parts of the light bulb. Pull out any remaining wires with the pliers.
Giant Flower Photobooth Backdrop DIY Here is a fun little photobooth backdrop we made last week. The materials are super simple. I think these would look awesome as the backdrop to a wedding ceremony! (PS – Another photobooth DIY you might like.) Click through for instructions… Materials: Various Colors of Butcher Paper , Crepe Paper, Floral Wire , Wire Cutters , Scissors, String & Tape (for hanging) Step 1: Cut 6-8 large petal shapes from each color of butcher paper. Photography by Paul Ferney for Oh Happy DayProduction by Alison PiepmeyerStyling by Caitlin BarkerCrafting by Tais Horta