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.
How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!!
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
20 brilliant things to make in a jar Via: mycakies.blogspot.com Start saving your old jam jars! From cakes to herb gardens, pies to photo frames, and even entire meals … here are 20 fantastic things you never knew you could make with a jar. Via: fatgirltrappedinaskinnybody.blogspot.com Word on the street: salad in a jar is all the rage. Via: bakerella.com Cookies in a jar – a great gift idea. Via: rikkihibbert.co.za For a rustic vintage look, display your photos inside glass jars and bottles. Via: goodfoodbreadandmuffins.blogspot.com Chocolate muffin bread cooked in a jar. Via: pizzazzerie.com Super sweet. Via: simplebites.net Bread, cooked in a jar? Via: marthastewart.com A fabulous visual reminder of your favourite holidays. Via: bigredkitchen.com So let’s just cut to the chase – what about making all your meals in a jar?! Via: runwithglitter.blogspot.com There isn’t a child on earth who wouldn’t be wowed by these: rainbow cupcakes baked in a jar. Via: mybakingaddiction.com Individual cheesecakes in a jar. Via: flickr.com
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.
Origami bow tutorial Good Afternoon! I found a tutorial for origami bow's {Here} but as it was in Korean, I thought I would a) give it a go and then b) try and give you the steps in English. I am a complete origami novice and it took me a few tries to get it right so don't give up! Hopefully with my instructions I have cleared up where I went wrong so you won't make the same mistakes. Grab some origami paper (You can use any paper as long as it's cut into a square) and some scissors and away we go! 1) Start with your square of paper, fold in half horizontally and vertically, crease well and unfold. 2) Fold diagonally, crease well and unfold. 3) Your paper should know look like this 4) Follow the creased lines and fold you paper like this 5) Press down and fold the closed side down by 1/2" creasing well 6) Unfold your paper and you will see the creases and the small square in the middle. 7) This next step I found a bit confusing as there is an order to folding the lines. 8) Fold the corners down like this
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.