How to make boxes from paint swatches
If you've got paint chips sitting around begging to be made into something, try folding them into boxes for paperclips, thumbtacks, party favor candies, or tiny gifts. I made these from Behr swatches, available at Home Depot. You'll need paint swatches, double-stick tape, an X-acto knife, ruler, and cutting mat. For the box bottom, cut a 1/2" strip off each of the two rounded ends of the swatch. You should be left with a 5" x 5" square. At a point slightly more than 1 1/2" from one edge—about 1 17/32" if you want to be picky, but I just eyeballed it—score a line with your knife. The box lid is constructed the same way. Fold each sheet on the scored lines, bending flaps inward and securing them with double-stick tape.
Get Organized: 25 Totally Clever Storage Tips & Tricks
By Jaime Morrison Curtis | I think it was Tina Fey who said that what places like the Container Store are really selling is hope. I completely agree — the promise of a more organized life is so optimistic and uplifting. To that end, I’ve scoured the web for 25 fresh storage tips and tricks that are easy to execute and promise a dose of satisfaction and a sense of peace in your home. nggallery id=’121806′ Cutlery Trays for Jewelry Hanging cutlery trays from the wall makes a unique way to keep jewelry organized. Boxes on the Wall Paint boxes in bright colors and hang them from the wall for a fresh way to organize books and knick knacks. Knife Strips for Toy Cars Magnetic knife holder strips are a perfect way to organize toy cars. Hangers as Chip Clips Use the pants clips from store hangers to keep chips fresh and organized. Hamper for Stuffed Animals Use a wire laundry hamper to crate stuffed animals, then the kids can pick the one they want from the sides. Tin Cans for Office Supplies
In Need of Some Color
I'm desperate for a little color in my life. It's gray outside, yesterday it rained ice, something needs to change here. One of these items should do it, or I could just go get a tan on a beach somewhere. [mosaic card; reclaimed wood; abstract print; bird pillow]
Sunday Linky Party #26 + Goodies
Well, I don't have much going on today. My husband is annoying me with his indecision about whether he wants to eat at home or not. I think I just want to hit the restaurant because it's easier. He can stay home by himself and ponder about what he wants while I do my own thing -_- Here are this week's featured projects! This piece of wall art is so bright and eye-catching, I also love the honey bee image (if you haven't noticed from my little jewelry shop, I like honey bees a lot :). Check out this free downloadable party kit by a guest blogger from Running with Glitter. This messenger bag by the Crafty Cpa is so cool. Photo by lorigami Make your own deodorant? These wire-wrapped rings that can be used as napkin rings or for your fingers. These shark-hooded towels are so fun! Additional projects you need to try: Wood grain initial plaques, by From Gardners to Bergers. Make these simple rum truffles with leftover cake, thanks to Nifty Thrifty Things :) More recipes: (Linkup closed)
Turquoise Painted Dresser
So are you dying of curiosity from the preview I posted on Monday? Did you come back for the full story? If so, I'm glad you did! So, as a refresher, here's the original. Here's the teaser, and you'll have to scroll on down to see the full finished product. I bought this dresser at a garage sale about three years ago, I'm pretty sure I paid $20.00 for it. I started by removing the drawers and their hardware, and sanding all the finished surfaces of the dresser. Next up came a coat of primer. Then I had to decide on a paint color. After two coats of my custom turquoise, it was time for my inspiration to come into play. Sorry for the teeny tiny picture, it got horribly fuzzy as soon as I tried to make it bigger. I started by sketching out my dresser and the branch layout I was planning. Once I was satisfied with my sketch, I lightly drew out the same plan directly onto my dresser drawers. With a chick flick playing, the kids in bed, and Zach working late, I began to paint in the branches.
20 Ideas for Making Your Own Headboard | The New Home Ec
By craftyamy | I don’t have a headboard, and I actually haven’t had one since I left my parents’ house after high school. I was one of those people that had a futon for years – and I graduated to a big girl bed in 2003. But I still didn’t get a headboard. My friends, it’s time. And since I’m a DIY kind of girl, I’m definitely going to make (or refurbish) my own. nggallery id=’125461′ 18 creative family picture poses25 DIY gifts for your favorite dude10 awesomely altered T-shirts40 fun ways to decorate boys rooms21 ways to reuse old paint chips About craftyamy craftyamy Amy Anderson is a crafty, DIY kind of girl who lives in Atlanta with her pug.
TUBULAR BRACELET {make it monday} « greeneyed.com
My line-up of DIY projects was put on hold last week when a friend’s grandfather passed away. She asked if I could make her and her family a series of red, tubular embroidery thread bracelets to wear during the mourning period. And so back into the friendship-making mindset I went! Given that this woman not only threw me a whale of a baby shower, sewed the cover for the girls’ loveseat, knit Sunny the most adorable sock monkey stuffed animal, and hemmed fabric for a project I will unveil in the coming weeks, I dove right in. While certainly a sad reason to engage in this project, I am happy that a little tutorial could come from it. To learn how to tie a sliding knot, refer to this video tutorial. Photos: Courtesy of Ashley Weeks Cart
DIY Nursery Dresser Makeovers for Mom and Baby to Love | Being Pregnant
By AngEngland | Turn an old dresser into a personalized, beautiful baby nursery item. Giving a baby a space of their own is as important as it is fun. To keep costs down and work in a bit of individual style, consider a dresser makeover. nggallery id=’113858′ Alphabet Dresser Removable decals, fresh paint, new knobs are all it takes to take a dated 80’s veneer dresser to a modern and playful dresser.
