Craftaholics Anonymous: Easter Chick Wreath TUTORIAL {Guest Project: Catherine from Design Editor} Hello Craftaholics Anonymous readers! So happy to be here. Thank you, Linda! Today I’m sharing my Easter Chick Wreath Tutorial. SUPPLIES:ChicksStyrofoam wreath formAcrylic paintPaint brush or foam brushGlue that dries clearRibbon Paint your wreath form. Arrange your chicks in close formation around the wreath facing the same direction. To hang, glue ribbon to the back and allow to dry before hanging. Share and Enjoy
How's it Hangin'? A Flop Tutorial I know some of you still have snow on the ground, but for us Floridians summer is already kicking into high gear. And summer means flip flops. Yep, we southern girls have 'em for everything: casual wear, evening wear, 'flops with heels, 'flops with big poofy flowers glued on...you name it. They're cheap impulse buys, so it's easy to accumulate a whole mountain of flip-flops in a single season. But say you don't like the "mountain" storage method. Well, how about this? This was my no-cost solution last year: a left over curtain rod mounted on two shelf brackets, and lots of modified hangers. Now, the fun part is the actual hangers. First, grab a handful of the flimsiest metal hangers you can find in your closet. Cut off the bottom section of the hanger like so: You may need to score the metal with the pliers and then snap it with your hands. Now take your pliers and roll up the two edges, like this: This gets the sharp edges safely out of the way, and also looks kind of cute. And now en masse:
Spike Ring By now, I think it's pretty obvious I have a soft spot for statement jewelry. This ring creates the illusion of a spike going through your finger, although the ring is SO lightweight you probably won't even feel it. EDIT: Everyone keeps asking where I got the spikes. Supplies: - Jewelry pliers - Super//E6000 glue - Adjustable ring blank - 2 cone bead caps 1) If your ring blank has a loop on it, twist it off with the pliers. 2) Bend each of the ends out, making them as flat as you can. 3) Glue one of the prongs into the inner top part of a bead cap. 4) Repeat on the other side. Easy :) Side note: Has anyone ever tried matte nailpolish? My original plan was to post a jeans DIY, but the pictures of me wearing the finished product are on a friend's camera. Also, be sure to send in any questions for the Q&A I'm having! xo, kirsten
15 Fun DIY Ideas For Your Home By kenziepoo | Are you looking for some fun DIY projects for your home? These are super fun and would make for a fun weekend project! We have found 15 Fun DIY Ideas for your home that we know that you will love! Keep reading after the jump for more to see our 15 Fun DIY Ideas For Your Home! nggallery id=’122969′ Find more inspiration from Kenziepoo on Pinterest, Instagram, her blog Kenziepoo or magazine La Petite. 10 everyday household items that double as organizers 25 clever ways to decorate with old maps 15 top summer hair ideas for 2012 10 clever ways to display your kid’s artwork 25 totally clever storage tips and tricks on a budget Sweatshirt Blazer *EDITED 2/9/11 with reader suggestions!*So, I made this sweatshirt (slash cardigan slash blazer?) kind of on a whim. Didn't plan it up, improvised and made it up as I went along. ALSO - save two of the scraps leftover from this project. Supplies: - Crewneck sweatshirt. *I used a size Medium. 1) Measure the exact halfway point across your sweater. Use some pins if you'd like; you'll be cutting straight down the middle. 2) Choose a point several inches from the bottom; this is where the diagonal fall of the top will start. 3) Cut off the bottom, right above the seam. 4) Place pins in a diagonal line from the point you measured earlier to the bottom left and right corners of the sweater. 5) Cut along the pins. 6) Going back to the vertical slit you made in the middle of the sweater - accordian fold both sides so that there about 3 or 4 folds. For me - I made 3 folds, tried it on, sewed the folds down, tried it on again, then made a deeper/diagonal 4th fold to give it some shape.
Painting Furniture Ideas | The New Home Ec By Cyd Converse | It’s a running joke that I never pay retail for furniture. Ever. Years of living on a budget have allowed me to perfect the fine art of scouring Craigslist, flea markets and garage sales for just the right furniture pieces. nggallery id=’126257′ Read more from Cyd at The Sweetest Occasion.Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for updates. 25 space-saving tips to organize your home20 creative headboards you can make yourself25 forts your kids (and you!) About Cyd Converse Cyd Converse Cyd Converse is a blogger, designer and stylist with a passion for parties and entertaining.
April Showers bring may flowers. I found this cute little flower key holder the other day while surfing the net. It looked easy to make, and I already had a lot of the supplies around. A friend of mine just moved into a new place, and I thought it would be cute for the walls. Also, she loves books, so it was fitting. Here is what you need to make this flower bloom. One book (one that you wouldn't mind cutting up.) First, you want to cut out a small circle to glue everything too. Take your pliers and cut your wire to the desired length that you would like it. The picture from the site had it twisted like this. After cutting my wire, I took my dark green paint, and painted the stem. I ended up pulling it apart to look like this. I then drew a flower, free hand, on one of the pages of the book. Once dry, I placed them on top of each other, and spun each one a little bit, so that the flower was full. Staple your flower directly in the middle. Begin to fold up into the center. This is your finished product. Enjoy!
{Roundup} Chandeliers! I had randomly mentioned to my Hubby a couple of weeks ago that I wanted to move our bedroom into the master bedroom (I know that sounds odd but when we had originally bought the place we put ourselves in the guest room because my younger sister was living with us and we wanted her to be able to have her own space. The master bedroom was all the way to the back of the condo and had it's own bathroom so it made sense). Well, this casual mention was apparently taken to heart because I came home one day from work and he'd made the switch! What an awesome surprise to come home to; I got what I wanted and didn't even have to lift a finger for it! However, now that we have relocated to the master bedroom, I've realized that the bedrooms are the only two remaining rooms that have not been redone since we purchased. My mind hasn't shut off since. Sure, you're thinking: "Why don't you do it in both?" The one thing I know for sure is that I want to hang something pretty above our bed. {etsy}
Recycled Plastic Triangle Earrings Happy Earth Day! In honor of today, this project is a straight up recycling DIY. This project uses recycled plastic that would have otherwise gone in the trash. It may not be the most sturdy material, but I personally think it's better than having it sit in the junkyard. Supplies: - Plastic scraps - Paintbrush - Masking tape, preferably of a thin width (not shown) - Scissors - Super glue - Small rhinestones, if you'd like - Earring posts and backings - Spray paint for base (I used Krylon in Flat Black, which is matte) - Metallic acrylic paint You'll only need 2 small pieces for your earrings, so you can make a LOT out of one piece of plastic. 1) Cut out 2 plastic triangles (or whatever shape you want). After cutting out one piece, you might want to trace it onto the next piece of plastic, so that both pieces are the same size. 2) Spray paint, and let dry a couple of hours (a MUST). I spray painted on an old issue of Elle magazine - how ironic is it that I happened to open up to that page?
sewing 101: making a duvet cover I don’t know about you, but I never cease to be shocked at the price of bedding. And nothing sets off my “I could make that myself so much cheaper and better” instincts like duvet covers. It’s just a big flat case of fabric, yet even the simplest options easily soar into the three digits—but all it takes to make your own is a bunch of fabric, a few straight seams, and a spare afternoon. Not only will going DIY with your duvet cover save you some cash, it’ll also allow you to custom-make exactly what you are looking for. *if you missed any of brett’s sewing 101 columns this month, check out her archives: curtains, zippered throw pillows, ottoman slip cover CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! What You’ll Need Approximately 10 yards fabric (see below to calculate exact amount; I suggest buying extra just in case) Yard stick, long quilter’s ruler or tape measure Sharp scissors Straight pins Sewing machine Iron and ironing board Selecting and Preparing Fabric Fabric Tips Planning and Cutting