Bohemian Chic Hair Pin Yet another DIY! Summer is a time to create and when summer hits I definitely put down my knitting needles a bit more…THE HEAT! It is hard to knit with even the softest wool fiber when it is close to the triple digits outside. So here is a fun tutorial for those of you who are taking a breather from knitting. This clip was designed using a button off one of my old sweaters and some feathers I already had on hand (from all the feather extensions I have been putting in). If you purchased feathers for feather extensions and you have some left this is a great project to use them up on. 1. 2. 3.Bobby Pin (or Alligator Clip) 4. 5. 2x2in square of felt 6. First, holding the button on top of the felt cut the felt to the same size as the button. Once you have cut the felt circle fold it in half and make two small incisions for your bobby pin to attach through. Once you have the holes cut for the bobby pin thread it through the felt. Flip your clip over and slip it in your hair.
Projects for a Rainy Day I noticed that there were blossoms on the trees yesterday on the way back from picking up the girls. They are such a welcomed sight. Don’t you think? The rain has kept us inside for far too many days and I need to make more of an effort to get outside to notice the subtle changes between Winter and Spring, even in the rain. teapot flower arrangement diy from Design*Sponge I was given a paint by number for my birthday this year that I might have to dig out. pompom diy from HonestlyWTF My girls really love crafts and they are usually quite satisfied with keeping it simple but it’s nice to do something a little more complicated now and then. 1. chipmunk diy 2. origami garland diy image: Janis Nicolay 1. finger puppets 2. paper flowers 3. Now it’s time for tea and something sweet. recipe: Joy the Baker But first start with something healthy, like an apple. Cute Food for Kids If you aren’t the crafty type, then there is always Pinterest.
How To Draw - StumbleUpon "How to Draw" is a collection of tutorials that will teach you everything from perspective basics to shading chrome. Never picked up a pencil before? Fear not! Instructables is the most popular project-sharing community on the Internet. DIY: envelopes any kind of paper you like (I've used an old poster, kraft paper, neon paper, a page from a Japanese kid's book, magazine pages, newspaper, scraps of wallpaper, maps, and wrapping paper) ruler (optional for folding) Take the old boring envelope and unfold it by lifting the glued corners apart. Place the unfolded envelope pattern flat down on your paper and carefully trace around it. Cut out the shape by following your trace lines. Use the envelope template as a guide to where you should glue or tape the new pretty envelope closed and you're done! {examples and ideas} On simple kraft paper like this, you can add interest by closing it up with masking tape. You can also get creative with how you cut the edges. You can also glue/tape your envelope shut any way you'd like to once you've cut it out. And you can fold patterned paper backwards so the pattern is a pretty surprise on the inside once it's opened again. {also} Try it out the next time you have to send something via snail mail.
Soothe Winter Skin with this Homemade Sugar Scrub Winter skin has been an issue for me, for as long as I can remember. All summer long I swim, garden and hike around in the Southern California sun. Occasionally I will leave my skin outdoors for too long, turning it bright pink (never the deep, creamy brown my mom and sister have) but it always bounces right back to my soft, milk-white and freckly skin. In the winter months however, my skin completely dries out on me. This year, I’m fighting back against winter skin with a homemade sugar scrub. This scrub not only feels amazing, it also smells amazing, is so cheap to put together, and it requires only FIVE ingredients. White sugar Whole Vanilla Beans Olive Oil (Or Mineral Oil) Almond Extract (Or Vanilla extract, mint extract, lavender essential oil- Whatever you’ve got handy!) I started this project by putting some white sugar in a jar with two vanilla beans, and leaving it alone for a few days. After a day or two in the jar with the vanilla beans, your white sugar will be ready to use.
how to: wax paper and crayon fall leaves so this last week i decided to quit ignoring the elephant in the room, and acknowledge that fall is... well basically at my door step. the leaves are starting to show a hint of change and with that change came my "NO! NOT YET!" these leaves were made just like you used to make those stain glass windows with wax paper and crayon shavings. you can hang them, you can place them prettily to dress up any surface, and well you can just place them on your windows as well.WHAT YOU WILL NEED: *wax paper. *fall colored crayons that have seen better days *leaf template (right click hit save as and then print off. make sure you make them fit your picture screen so it doesn't cut off any of the leaf. i made mine as a 4 by 7 picture) when you have your two colors shaved on, place the second piece of wax paper on top making a sandwich. slowly melt your crayon shavings. and push the "liquid crayon" around so it's thin and covers a larger area. cut out your leaves. ahh the life of a crafting mom. enjoy!
How To Make an Incredibly Easy Panoramic Photograph With Any Camera You might know that there are special cameras for shooting panoramic pictures. Today, we’ll put one together in seconds that we shot with a regular digital camera and a tripod. Grab your favorite image editor and camera, and let’s go! Even if you don’t have Photoshop, you’ll be surprised at how easy it can be to take some good shots, merge them, and get a convincing panorama. Setting Up Your Panoramic Shot The most difficult part of creating a panoramic image with a non-panoramic camera is simply shooting the images—properly. The first part of the process involves getting a tripod that your camera can mount on and find a relatively level place to shoot your image. Rotate your shot horizontally on a fixed axis and take multiple shots that overlap. Most lenses on DSLRs have manual and automatic settings, as shown above. If you aren’t using a DSLR, you may have to refer to your camera’s manual to see if you can disable the auto focus, or simply shoot around it. Merging Your Pictures
Tutorial: Summer Time Chime My husband set aside a few days last week to clean the garage. He's a truly great man. Had you seen our garage before the clean-up you'd think so too. It was a colossal mess before he swooped in. He wrangled that eyesore into shape, and while he was at it, he managed to dig up a few goodies, namely a few old stakes of bamboo that were still in decent shape. I decided to snag them for my Point of View project, hee hee: the summer time chime. Now I know how clever you are. Tutorial: Summer Time Chime You will need: A bamboo stake or twoA stick (like, from a tree)A drill with small drill bitA handsaw (I tried the miter saw but it shredded the ends of the bamboo so I used a handsaw which worked like a dream.)StringNeedleAcrylic paints and paintbrushSharpieVarnish Using a handsaw, cut up your bamboo into progressively longer pieces. Paint 'em! Drill holes every 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) in the stick to accomodate the string hangers. Now drill holes through one end of each bamboo piece as well.
Circle Zip Earbud Pouch Tutorial - Dog Under My Desk I use a little zippered pouch to carry around my earbuds since they are the fancy microphone ones and I don’t want them to break or get tangled. Some of you have commented that you are looking for some small, simple gift ideas. This is definitely simple to make, and a little more fun than the typical rectangular zippered pouch! I can see these as the perfect gift for teenage cousins or nieces or girlfriends or even teacher gifts. Fun, quick, and cute! UPDATE: I have completely re-written this tutorial with twice as many bright, clear photos and more detailed instructions and it is available as a pattern in my pattern shop. First, download the pattern template HERE. Cut from main fabric: 1 circle 2 half circles 1 tab Cut from lining fabric: 1 circle 2 half circles Cut from batting (or medium weight interfacing, if you prefer): 1 circle 2 half circles You will also need a 1″ wide nylon 5″ or longer zipper. Place one lining half circle right side up and place the zipper right side up on top.
Nail Polish Jewelry Tutorial – Pendants This is my 400th post! To celebrate, I’m sharing a tutorial. As you all know, I’ve been on a nail polish kick recently. There are just so many amazing colors available these days, and so many types – glitters, holographics, shimmers, metallics, shatters, you name it. And while I wish I could wear all of them, some just don’t look pretty on my nails. But I still want to wear them, and I’ve found another way to show them off: nail polish jewelry. It’s very easy to make, and the possibilities are only limited by the nail polish you find. Fabulous, right? A clear base coat, a variety of nail polish, topcoat, glass cabochons, cabochon trays or jewelry bails, heavy-duty glue, nail polish remover and q-tips or cotton. I purchased my glass cabochons, trays and bails from etsy, but you might also be able to find them at your local craft or bead/jewelry-making shop. Step one: Paint the back of the cabochons with a layer of clear polish or base coat. Really. Step Six: Let the glue dry. That’s it!