Simple Spring Framed Vases
I don’t know about you but I am loving everything that is blooming right now! One of my favorite things to decorate with is fresh flowers. I think it brightens up a room so much! A couple weeks ago at Michael’s I found some tiny little glass vases for .99. I thought they would be fun to set around with some smaller blooms in them. Until now! It seemed perfect for my little vase display and I love it! Isn’t it bright and cheery? And not only were there 2 big bunches – but they were still in the paper, because Mr. So let’s get started. You’ll need frames, vases (one or two per frame), and twine. If you have frames that you are happy with – you can skip this step. I have a stash of ucky old oak frames – some of them were happy to donate themselves for a makeover. :) Start by painting your frames in the colors you’d like. Make sure your frames are covered well – and that you paint the inside section where the glass goes as well. Make a knot in the twine right at the neck. What do you think??
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Scrap Fabric Wreath
The buzz about CAKE&WHISKEY is happening! Keep up with everything until it launches in the spring on the Facebook Page here. And click that gorgeous magazine cover over there on the right to view the fall teaser issue. These fabric wreaths have been around the crafting scene for a while now. No doubt why. In fact, I started this very wreath almost exactly two years ago (it didn't take two years to complete....it just was placed on the backburner for a while). Want to make one of your own? 1. 2. 3. 4. It really is as simple as that!
How To Make A Stylish Photo Frame For Several Photos
Here is a simple yet stylish photo frame that can accomodate quite many photos at once. The idea is very simple. Fasten twines on the empty frame and hang photos using clothes pins on them. You can use a frame you bought or a frame you made by yourself. To make it you just need to find some wood strips, sand them, paint or stain them and fasten together with the staples and nails.
Button Monogram
This is a really COLORFUL & creative way to display your child’s initial. Super easy for sewers & crafters who have lots of extra buttons laying around. Gosh I LOVE buttons… Supplies needed: - Printer (to print out your letter) or a large letter stencil - Scissors - Cardstock (large enough to fit your frame) - Pen or Pencil - Adhesive, Scotch Tape Runner allows you to reposition buttons - Paper Piercer - Buttons and Brads - Frame without glass or shadowbox (this one is from IKEA) Click here for step-by-step directions to the entire project.
A Little Bite of Everything | An Ikea Rug Makeover
UPDATE: I’ve added the stencil to DIY your own Moroccan rug in this other post. I love the dark wood floors we have in our home. The problem is that, since they are so dark, they show every little bit of dust, especially in the living room, which gets a lot of traffic. So I started looking for a rug but they were all so expensive, and didn’t really convince me. After months of looking I found one at Ikea, the Erslev, which I liked both for the price and the color, but it was too… simple. That’s when it hit me. What do you think?
Alphabet block magnets
I know I promised more food posts this week, and I do have some ready, but I got so distracted with this tutorial and then felt I just had to finish it and post it before doing anything else. Anything else. Like washing dishes or preparing for our blueberry-picking trip or doing laundry or eating lunch. Materials: alphabet blockssmall hand sawsmall piece of sandpaper3/4" round flat magnetsdrill fitted with 3/4" spade bitcraft glue like E6000table vise, clamp or some way to stabilize your block while drilling (I stood on the side of a 3" C-clamp) 1. 4. Once the glue dries, you can stick your block to the fridge and insert a photo or your appointment reminder card or library due date receipt. Now, to use the blocks as tiny standing photo displays, business card or place card holders, simply cut the slit through the top and skip the rest.
say YES! to hoboken: DIY: Tinted Mason Jars in Rainbow
I’ve been experimenting with tinting mason jars to create a look like those old vintage ones that are difficult to find anymore in second hand stores. I think I’ve finally honed in on the perfect method. Would you like to see how it’s done? Check out the DIY here. Fill them with flowers, or illuminate an outdoor party filling them with battery operated tea lights or a strand of twinkle lights. copyright 2014 liz stanley // all rights reserved
Fun with Foam Printing - Easy Tutorial
I loved this idea because not only can you recycle these horrid polystyrene containers, but the process is really simple. You could even use tracing paper and trace your design so you don't even need to be able to draw. You could make a whole series of cards like this or just a colorful print to hang on your wall and cheer up the place. Materials needed: Foam or polystyrene container pencil paint or ink small roller 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Happy printing! Original image courtesy of themetapicture
the hobby room diaries: Layered Paint Chip Art
When I was getting paint chips for the notebooks I showed you a couple days ago, I wasn't sure which size I wanted to use, so I grabbed a variety and ended-up with some leftovers. It seems like a total waste to just toss the extras, so I spent some time playing around with different ideas. There are tons of ideas out there for using paint chips, but I don't ever see ideas using the paint chips that have the cute little squares cut out of them. So I give you this: swatches cut, taped, and taped some more into art. Find these paint chips with the square holes cut out--handy for matching and contrasting colors, even more handy for crafting. Cut the swatches into strips, removing the white strip between each color. Working with the strips upside down, lay one strip down, then lay another on top with the solid end of the top strip over the square cut-out of the bottom strip. Lay another strip on the stack, solid end over the exposed square cut-out. Voila! And there you go.
