Crème de la Craft | DIY projects made from everyday objects. I was inspired to make this DIY tote bag after I took a trip to the farmer's market and realized I needed a comfortable and lightweight bag to carry all my goodies. I love the way this DIY project turned out and, more importantly, there was no sewing involved! A pillowcase already has all the stitching you need to create this easy and stylish tote bag. The cross-body shoulder strap also makes it super comfortable to carry around all day. Just grab a pillowcase from your dresser, stamp it, give it a couple snips and you've got a custom carry-all tote for your next trip to the market! Follow the steps below to make your very own. Materials: • King Size Pillowcase (you could also use a standard size, but the bag will be smaller. .
• Acrylic Paint and a Dish Sponge (if you wish to add a pattern to the bag) • Long Fabric Strip (for the strap) • Scissors • Lay the pillowcase flat with the open end facing towards you. DIY Rope Bracelet. Climbing rope? Bracelets? Count us in. Inspired by Miansai‘s colorful, stackable and adjustable rope bracelets, we were determined to add another do-it-yourself bracelet to our growing collection. With some colorful rope and an S hook from the hardware store, making this bracelet is as simple as mastering the versatile sliding knot. We must warn you though, this project is extremely easy and addicting!
Before you begin, seal the tips of the cord by burning them with a lighter. Coil the cord twice around towards the left loop. Repeat the same steps on the other side. Trim and re-burn the tips if necessary. Try making the bracelets with leather cord too. (top image from here; rest of images from Honestly…WTF) Weekend DIY: Repurposed Mason Jars. This week I continue with some more ideas about how to repurpose mason jars.
We all have them at home and it is always a good idea to find another creative way of using them. And why not? They are sturdy and made of glass - eco-friendliness to the fullest. An added bonus is that by not throwing them away or in the recycling bin you will save the fuel for shipping and the energy that will be used in the recycling factory. So, let's get creatively eco-friendly! Have you heard of the redneck wine glasses? I personally find the name hilarious and the idea more akin to a good old granny. And I am curious to know what you think of these glasses. Let me know with a comment and I'll put you in a Google+ circle that is only for new blog notifications.
Repurpose: Negative earrings... Since I am a little sentimental (!) , I've kept things like old (love) letters and negatives. There's some rationalizing I could do about the former. But negatives? Am I really going to print those pics again? While I do like that I'm old enough to actually have negatives lying around, I'm definitely very much in love with my digital camera! Perhaps I appreciate it more because I do remember the way things used to be? Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Please note: I took my inspiration from the beautiful work displayed at this Etsy store and the work pictured below, seen on Petapixel.
This tutorial was featured on Pinworthy Projects (Just Us Four blog) Fancy Mason Jar Lids - Mason Tumbler Lids - Washi Tape. So after I posted my Tumbler lid DIY project, quite a few people were wondering how to make them a bit more unique and... well.. prettier. Then I received my lovely package from My Happy Everything full of the prettiest washi tape, so the idea of Washi Lids was born. Now they are most likely NOT washable, as I'm sure the tape will come off, BUT it's way faster and less messy than mod podging paper onto the lids and a GREAT way to customize your lids for each event/get-together. The thing I love about Washit tape, is that it's super sticky, but it also peels off super easy leaving no messy residue behind!! Materials: Washi TapeTumbler Lids - (DIY instructions here)Scissors and exacto knife. Lets pretty up those lids: 1. 2. 3. 4. OPTIONAL: Add an accenting piece of tape around the band. I chose this method oppose to Mod Podging cardstock for two reasons- 1.
Now you could use some sort of waterproof sealer if you'd like, but I wouldn't recommend it, as most aren't labeled non-toxic. Repurpose: Negative necklace... Whew. Ok. "Negative" week has literally tuckered me out. But I did it. Actually stuck to the theme ... launched my first giveaway (go enter!) And published two tutorials. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Note: This is original work.