How to Make a Container Candle | Catherine Nicole It’s not that I’m not willing to spend $22 on a divine scented candle in great packaging, but I’m not a happy camper when it’s burnt out in two days. So, I decided I’d learn to make my own, and as it turns out, it’s quite easy! Here’s my step-by-step tutorial. 1. Stuff you need: -A double boiler (this one is from Ikea) -Containers. –Wax. -Wicks. -Essential oils for fragrance and dyes for color. 2. 3. 4. When you pour the wax, the wick is going to get all sad and limp. 5 . 6. 7. 8. Trouble shooting: -Flashing: You over-poured or hit the side of your container. Give it a try and leave a comment if you have any questions.
How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!!
Framing three of my favourite quotes on my $0 budget As you know, I am one week into my month of not spending and it is going extremely well. I have only been to one store and that was to do some groceries. I only bought fresh fruit and veggies, milk, and bread...ok that is not 100% true...I also bought a bag of chips. I know chips aren't a necessity, but that is my vice. On to my $0 budget post! I have a small wall in my ensuite bathroom that has always seemed bare. Well, I was digging through some boxes that have never been unpacked since we moved in almost 2 years ago and I found three matching panoramic frames. After pulling out the wonderful photos and touching up some minor scuffs with my amazingly handy Sharpie, I decided I would frame three of our favorite quotes. I found a piece of scrapbook paper (12 x12 inch) that matched my bathroom and the frames perfectly. Here are the three images (sorry for the poor photos, I will try again tomorrow when there is better light) Total cost $0!!
A Floorboard Jewellery Stand You may have noticed, we’re kind of into making new things out of old bits and pieces. A new lease of life if you will, and right now I’m patting myself on the back. No, not because I ate all the apple pie biscuits from the last story, but because I conquered an impossible challenge. Don’t laugh, but I secretly have no idea how I pulled it off…but that’s not what I’m telling Anna. It actually started when we were hunting for reclaimed wood to use on a TV stand project. There we were, an old floorboard, a confused blogger and mug of tea – in a shed with no idea what to do. The floorboard was fairly worn and a little dull, but a quick rub down with some wire wool bought it back to life. It turned out alright and I needed just a small amount of wood filler to make it flush. Related Floorboard Breadboard Look, eating off the floor is never a good idea. In "Just For Fun" Gym Floorboard Tabletop A year ago, I made a garden table for the first time. In "Furniture" Top of the Table In "DIY"
Lamps - Recycled and Redesigned Amy at Four Corners has gone and done it again. She re-creates the most beautiful recycled and redesigned lamps...and they are just too delicious for words. These kinds of posts are all about the eye candy! Until next time... Michael Stumble this post DIY Macrame Bracelet Growing up by the beach in Southern California, the ability to knot a macrame bracelet was practically a right of passage. Although those days are long behind us, we’ve never forgotten the ever-so-simple square knot technique. This time, however, we’re replacing hemp and wooden beads for more updated elements like colorful nylon cord and glossy metal charms. You’ll need: Start by cutting the knotting cord into two 30 inch, two 20 inch and one 10 inch lengths. Center the 30 inch cord under the two middle strands. Pull tightly and slide the knot up to the top. Finish the 2nd half of the square knot by folding the left cord over the middle strands and under the right cord. Pull tightly and repeat the steps – left, right, left, right . . . To finish the knots, thread one of the cords onto a needle and sew up the center of 3-4 knots along the backside. Repeat the same step on the other cord. After sewing up both knotting cords, trim away any excess.
Creative Kismet » DIY ideas Here is a list of Tutorials that I have found, tried or have wanted to try. I had been keeping them bookmarked and tagged, but still found it hard to keep track of them all. So, here is my compiled list of wonderful tutorials by all kinds of amazing crafters and artists. Of course, there is not enough time in the world to make ALL of these great things, but when I need an idea for a gift, this is where I can go- and maybe you too. I’ll be adding more as I find them. Tutorials by Me! Clothes & Refashions Flowers Softies and Dolls Sewing Knitting, Crocheting and other needlework Jewelry Baby & Kid stuff Party! Containers of sorts Misc. Be Sociable, Share!
Dream Big Butterfly Window - Resin Craft | Pretty Handy Girl Phew, what a week. I’ve been working on about 5 different projects simultaneously. The biggest accomplishment this week was my screened porch makeover. I have been itching to make it an outdoor living and relaxing room for about 4 years now. Well, it is about 95% done. One of the projects I completed for the porch was an old curbside window that I turned into a unique piece of art using a product that ETI sent me. I have to admit, I was a little scared of the EnviroTex Lite. The utility lighter was more within my comfort level. My beautiful butterfly window started out looking like this: Someone was throwing away these old windows. Creating the Art: Materials: Cardstock weight scrapbook paperCardstock letter paperButterfly hole punchReal Butterfly Wings (found in my yard from a cat’s discarded hunt remains)GlitterMod podgeSmall cup (to pour mod podge into)ScissorsPaintbrushEye bolts for hangingRope for hanging Gently press the wings onto the window. Pouring the Resin: What do you think?
michael ann made.: making time to craft second in our discussion of things that hold us back from pursuing our confident crafting dreams, let's talk about our constant lack of time and what we can do about it! not having the time is probably the number one excuse for not being able to craft enough, and boy do i agree!making time to craft can be so hard with all the other responsibilities we all have in our lives.but if we don't have time to do the things we love, then what are we doing it all for? although i am still learning, every single day, how to be better about making time to craft, i thought i would share a couple little tid bits i've learned through my crafting years. - its not about "finding time", its about "making time". our days are so easily filled with distracting fluff that if we wait around passively for our schedules to clear, we'll be waiting a long time! you need to purposefully set aside time in your schedule to craft and only craft. what are some ways that you make time to craft?