DIY Rope Basket
Today's project is one of those, "Ooooh, I have a great idea!" and "I am going to save so much money!" and "This will be SO easy!" projects. In the end, I wasn't saying those things so ecstatically or loudly, but I was still really really happy with the end result. First remember our guest bedroom? We attempted to use an IKEA Lack side table and decided it wasn't right for the space. But something was totally missing. I brainstormed a few options and landed on some sort of basket to hold a few cozy throws for our guests. They offer of softness and texture and something about them just makes me smile. So I decided to make one myself! The idea was simple. So, off to the dollar store I went. But that is what spray paint is for right? I will save the step by step spray paint process, but basically it was a coat of primer and two coats of matte white, left to cure for two days. I did a test run of wrapping the rope around the basket. Then we just kept on going, around and around and around.
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Google's Absolutely Amazing & Extraordinary Office in Tel Aviv, Israel
Google are known for their minimalism and simpleness when it comes to their products and services but this new office of theirs in Tel Aviv, Israel, is the complete opposite. It’s easily one of the most unique and extraordinary offices I have ever seen, you wouldn’t even think it was part of a technology company. It spans across 8 floors and has everything you can think of, gym, restaurants, private rooms, chill-out areas and much more. source Photography: Itay Sikolski Author: Oliur Rahman All posts by Oliur Rahman
How to DIY Easy Mini Gift Box
Here is a nice tutorial to make an easy-to-fold mini gift box. Isn’t it cute? You can pack it with snacks, candies, stationery and any other small gifts for your family and friends’ kids. If you have school-age kids, there are many occasions for distributing small gifts in goody bags to every kid at school, such as Valentine’s Day and birthday. Here are the materials and tools you may need: construction paperribbonrulerpencilscissorshole punchtemplate
12 Amazing Light Lamps And Chandeliers Created Using Daily Life Objects
Since very long time artist have been trying to create incredible thing by the using recycled material. DIY home improvement products that uses these kind of miscellaneous objects too are getting more and more popular with people all over the globe because they yield us a tangible, real way to draw a little deviation in our waste imprint as a species. There are lots of DIY light fixture projects out there to select from if you’re interested – these are some of our findings. 1. Image credits: Gabrielle Guy | the3rsblog.wordpress.com 2. Image credits: makezine.com 3. Designed by Isabelle Mcallister 4. Designed by Benoît Vieubled 5. Image credits: recyclart.org 6. Designed by Calabarte 7. Designed by Joe O’Connell and Blessing Hancock 8. Image credits: unknown 9. image credits: blogilates.com | michellebrand.co.uk 10. Image credits: designsponge.com 11. Designed by Ed Chew 12. Image credits: Natalie Sampson : via: BoredPanda We thanks to artist for showing us something unique and beautiful.
Packing Tape Image Transfers
I love image transfers. It’s something I’m always using in my journals but there are so many other fun uses for them. All you need to make a transfer is a photocopy of an image or words and packing tape. You can also use printouts from a laser printer or magazine pages. First, take a strip of packing tape and place it over the images you want to transfer: Then use the back of your scissors or the side of your fingernail to make sure the tape is adhered firmly: Next, dip the tape and paper into a bowl of water to wet the back: Using your fingers, start to rub off the paper from the back of the tape: Like magic….your image is left behind on the tape! I like to use the transfers to wrap special letters before I mail them. It’s like having custom tape: Another idea is to take a small canvas and use the images for artwork: I used a paint brush to add craft paint to bubble wrap to use it as a stamp: I just used my hand to press it down: An easy printed pattern! Then I added my packing tape transfers:
rolled paper flowers {tutorial}
Welcome to flower week – five days of simple and delightful flower projects. I could probably do three weeks of flowers because there are so many different ways to create them, but I’ve limited it to five of my current favorites. Before we get started, let me make a few disclaimers: 1. I find inspiration for projects all over the place {online, in shops, in magazines}, then figure out how to re-create them on my own. 2. 3. Okay, so let’s begin. Here’s what you’ll need: :: paper {either cover or text weight} :: florist wire :: scissors, pencil, glue gun STEP ONE: cut irregular circle This circle is approximately 8 inches, but you can do any size you wish. STEP TWO: cut spiral Start at the outside edge and cut in a spiral fashion to the center. I like a sort of bumpy shape so that the petals end up a bit irregular If you aren’t so sure about your cutting skills, feel free to draw your spiral before cutting. STEP THREE: roll your blossom start at the outside edge and coil tightly And your flower grows.
Woven gift-wrap // pastel edition ^_^
By Kate on August 8, 2012 I noticed that the woven gift-topper I made last year was doing the rounds again on Pinterest so I thought I would make an updated pastel version (pastels seem to be the new neon at the moment). I bought some quilling strips (0.5cm) to use this time which reduces the labour by about half (I’ve also been working on some more intricate woven ‘things’ for another project…more to come soon). Anyway check out the previous post if you want full instructions. Above: Mischevious hands – the unseen backdrop in all my photo’s ^_^ While I took photos today my boys were making their own presents by wrapping boxes in newspaper. Finally, the font used on these images is called soymilk and it’s free to download …yay!
How to make Alcohol Ink Dyed Coasters
Time: 2 Hours including dry time Materials: Ceramic tiles, alcohol ink (try Adirondack!), alcohol, sealer, paintbrush, paint, rubber pads for the bottom I am pleased to have Aly from Artisan des Arts as a guest blogger this week to show you how to make alcohol ink dyed coasters! Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. More from my guest- Over at my blog, I post all of the art projects that I do with my art classes. I have some great how tos and giveaways coming up in the next few weeks. xo, aly
