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How to Decorate a Vase with Hot Glue How to Decorate a Vase with Hot Glue Ready for a super quick craft? Ok.. all you need is a glass vase/jar/cup/wine bottle, a hot glue gun and a can of spray paint. Ready set GO!
Total Time 2 to 3 hours Ages school-age These friendly robots are more than just good-looking; magnets hold their features in place, making the 'bots the metallic equivalent of a Mr. Potato Head. What you'll need Tin can Electrical tape (optional) Hardware, and various recyclables such as bottle caps, keys, etc.
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sewing 101: embroidered eggs
Some people may get spring fever, but around this time of year, I get egg fever . Egg decorating is, without a doubt, my all-time favorite holiday-crafting activity. When I came across an image recently of eggs made by Ukrainian folk artist Forostyuk Inna that were embroidered (yes, really embroidered!), my mind was officially blown.
[16 Jul 2008 | By Dot | 13 Comment(s) | 25,932 views ] Hope you all enjoyed the shrinky dinks test lab… I sure did! A reminder, I want to see your creations.
Shrinky Dinks Test Lab – The Wrap-up Of It All…
52 Reasons Playing Card Booklet this is a "52 Reasons" booklet i saw once and descided to make for valentine's day!! needless to say, it caused an "aaawwwww" and provoced endless kisses!! i started by making a list of reasons why i love him, and as soon as i got to 52 i just kept going... but finally chose the main 52, found corresponding pictures online, made little cards to print out and glued them to the cards.. done deal!! <p style="text-align:right;color:#A8A8A8"></p>
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Photo Used Under a Creative Commons License - Copyright © Limonada Photo Used Under a Creative Commons License - Copyright © Limonada Lost in a stack of magazine piles? Does your periodical collection make you a nominee for the tv show Hoarders? Love the eco-chic look?
Always Chrysti - Always Chrysti - 100+ Ways to Creatively Reuse Old Magazines
I woke up too early on Wednesday, 11/16, to a wonderful surprise....my little drawer project was featured by Savvy Southern Style . I imagine you're aware of Kim's Wow us Wednesday link-up party , but if for some reason you've missed it...you should definitely check it out. I can't thank Kim enough for featuring my drawers!
Two Drawers Repurposed into a "Basket"
DIY Idea: Make a Decorative Ampersand!
...or whatever character your heart desires. Love the letter "C"? The number "5"? This easy DIY decor project is customizable, great looking, and practically free! Using scrap wood, nails, and string, blogger and craft lover Elise Blaha created this charming decorative ampersand.
The Pinterest Challenge--A Floor Lamp Make-Over
A little bit ago, Sherry from Young House Love got together with a few of her friends and issued a Pinterest challenge , the idea being to actually use Pinterest to inspire you to make something, and not just to glamour you like a time-sucking vampire with the pretty colors. Oooooo, pretty colors. Surprisingly, I actually have used Pinterest a few times to inspire real-life projects. How is it that so many projects do not end up on the blog???A Starburst Mirror for the Dining Room
I’ve been ‘oohing’ and ‘ahhing” over all the Starburst Mirrors out there. I think they’re just gorgeous. But I couldn’t really find one to fit my style. I’ve been wanting one for our dining room – I have the perfect little 1/4 wall for it. ;) Well after looking and plotting and trying to figure out materials – I had the idea that since it was for the dining room, it might look cute made from Silverware! After much debate on layout (Mr.
At last night's Apartment Therapy Design Evening , we heard from a couple of readers who presented their original DIY projects in front of a sold-out crowd. For those who weren't able to make it, here are the full instructions for making Robin Horton's Terra Cotta Pot Pendant Lamps. Robin Horton of Urban Gardens came up with this clever DIY lamp for a potting shed they converted into a "Creative Garden Retreat". They used ordinary reclaimed terra cotta garden pots, turned them upside down, added a ceiling cord set, and hung them as ceiling pendant lamps, bringing a bit of garden to an indoor room.