Primitive Folk Art by Old World Primitives D*S diy projects for ladies’ home journal A few months ago, we were asked to contribute some holiday gift DIY projects to the December/January issue of Ladies’ Home Journal. The magazine has just hit stands, and our projects are now available to view on their website! Some of these are variations on past projects, while others — like the vintage book tablet case and the coiled rope bowls — are brand spankin’ new. If you have any free time over the holiday weekend, you should definitely consider these projects for getting a jump start on your holiday gift-making. My cat was so pissed that he couldn’t sit on the fish-shaped cat scratch pad before it went off to be photographed that I know what I’ll be working on next :) Click here to view the projects and full instructions. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday everyone! Image above: A trio of coiled rope nesting bowls in gold and neutrals make a chic, easy hostess gift. Image above: Make a vintage book iPad or e-reader case with a linen lining.
CollageLAB tramp art frames The history of tramp art woodworking has its mysteries. Some say it’s the work of self-taught hobos; others say it’s the work of detail-oriented craftsmen. The main method of wood carving used in this art form is called chip carving. Chip carving creates notches and pyramid shapes into your wood material. I am a huge fan of self-taught and outsider art. For more information on the history of Tramp Art, click here to check out Amy’s Past + Present post on the topic. Read the full how-to after the jump! Materials cutting boardX-Acto kniferulerbalsa wood1/2″ steel metal pyramidsphoto frames (I used the IKEA NYTTJA; it fits the 1/2″ studs nicely.)strong glue (I suggest E6000.)spray paintmedium-grit sand paper Instructions 1. 2. 3. Here are samples of how to achieve some basic tramp art looks. Here is an example of how to decorate the more elaborate frame: 4. 5. You’re done!
A Beautiful Mess mail basket Spontaneous piles seem to form around my house. Mail is probably the most often piled culprit. Why worry about opening mail and filing it when you can stack it up for a week? If you feel the same but are looking for a way to appease the neat freaks in your life, why not make a cool-looking basket for it? See the full how-to after the jump! Materials 5/8″ wide hardwood dowel1 x 2 hardwood boardleather strapsheavy waxed threadtacks Tools sawdrill presspocket screw jigdrilltack hammerleather hole punch or awlheavy waxed threadleather needle Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How to cut glass I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string. I got LOT’S of requests for a tutorial on how I DID THIS! So here it is. FINALLY! You will be able to learn how to cut glass. I want to warn you. It’s best to triple your yarn because it will burn longer! Soak it GOOD! I like to tie my yarn where I want my glass to “cut” then quickly pour polish remover over the string again. Get a big bowl with ice and water ready. VERY IMPORTANT! Slowly turn your bottle. You can’t let the flame go OUT then dunk it in the ice water. YAY!!! I reallly hope you enjoyed this tutorial because I had ALOT of requests for it! © Copyright jaderbombllc, All rights Reserved.
vintage trophy coat rack This project has made me so enamored of old trophies that I may have to devote an entire Treasure Hunting post to them, although I’m not sure I could top this re-purposing idea. When paired with a nicely finished piece of hard wood, the shiny metallic trophies actually look modern and . . . classy? Not something I thought I would ever say about a sports trophy. Thank you so much for sharing this idea with us, Colleen! Have a DIY project you’d like to share? CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Eric and I just moved into a new apartment a few months ago and have slowly been making it our own. Materials Instructions 1. 2. (Note: The Forstner bit creates a center indent that can be used as a guide for drilling the mounting holes using the 1/4” drill bit. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DIY guide – draped skirt | Passions for Fashion mandag, 19 september 2011 Her får I den længe ventede DIY guide til at binde en draperet nederdel, som jeg første gang viste i et indlæg fra Kreta. Jeg har brugt et gammelt tørklæde fra H&M, men har I ikke et tørklæde i den stil, kan man købe et langt stykke jersey stof i en stofbutik meget billigt. Mit tørklæde er 2,5 meter langt og 1,5 meter bredt og så har jeg foldet det på midten, så det kun er 75 cm bredt. Hvis I køber et stykke stof der er lidt tykkere, behøver I ikke folde det på midten, bare det ikke er gennemsigtig, of course :) Jeg håber at I kan lide guiden og at den er til at forstå, ellers spørger I bare. Here is a DIY guide on how to tie a draped skirt.
tripod camping stool In honor of this month’s outdoor theme, why don’t we build an old-fashioned camping stool? First of all, have you seen modern folding-tripod stools? They are ugly as sin, and your grandpa would be ASHAMED if you bought one. With the help of some hefty dowels, a little hardware and a piece of leather or heavy canvas, you’ll be sitting by the campfire in style. Also, the materials will only set you back about $25. — Matt See the full how-to after the jump! Materials three 1 1/8” Birch hardwood dowels (enough for three 24” pieces)one brass 2.75” boltone 1.5” eye-hole bolttwo brass acorn nutsthree brass washersthree brass finishing washersthree brass 1” wood screws (big enough not to slip through the finishing washer)finish (I used Osmo PolyX-Oil)leather or other heavy material for the seat Tools sandercenter-finder (optional, but helps)drillscrewdriversmall socket wrench to fit acorn nutsragsknife Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
How to make a heart shaped egg In my previous post, I did a how to make cube shaped & pyramid shaped hard boiled eggs. (see “how to mold a hard boiled egg”)It was a lot of fun making the molds, but some of you must be thinking “Yeah, but that’s a lot of work to make a mold for a hard boiled egg…” and I completely agree. I’m just a nut. So I’ll show you a very easy & popular method to mold a hard boiled egg in Japan. [How to make a <3 shaped hard boiled egg] - Egg - Milk carton or any juice carton (cut open, washed well and dried) - Chopstick (round one is ideal) - Rubber bands Step 1: Cut milk carton and fold it in half lengthwise. This is all you need. Step 2: Make a hard boiled egg. Step 3: While the egg is still warm, peel the egg and put the egg on the milk carton, place a chopstick on the center of the egg, and put rubber bands on the both ends. If you don’t have a round chopstick maybe you can put a skewer inside a straw and use it. Make sure the egg is freshly boiled and warm. It’s cute as is. Tagged as: eggs
honeycomb storage shelves These honeycomb shelves came our way at a perfect time — not only do they satisfy my need for cheerful spring colors, but they also provide a great storage solution to alleviate spring-cleaning woes. Sarah and Josh, the creative husband-and-wife photographers behind Arrow & Apple, whipped up these pretty hexagonal shelves for free using salvaged cabinet doors and brackets. They really lucked out on the color palette of the old cabinets, and I love the mix of painted and unpainted pieces. Luckily, recreating this look is easier than you think. Thanks for sharing, Sarah and Josh! — Kate CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Josh and I just moved from a two-bedroom house to a tiny 250-square-foot cabin and were in severe need of practical storage! Materials wood at least 5″ thick and 10″ long (we used reclaimed cabinet doors)wood glueL-brackets and screwsbrad nailer with 2″ bradstable sawchop saw (to cut angles)paint (if you want to paint your cabinet with different colors) 1. 2. 3.
Jones Design Company | stylish custom designs for life sewing 101: fabric boxes It seems no matter what I do, I can never get a handle on all the tiny odds and ends that accumulate around my house. From craft materials to hair ties, the bits and bobs are constantly trying to take over, so in the never-ending quest to corral them, these little fabric bins were born. You can make one of these soft boxes in almost no time, and in almost any size, so you can customize them to perfectly fit whatever you need to hold. Top each one off with a label holder (also customizable in any shade of the rainbow, thanks to nail polish), and you’ll have a leg up on clutter . . . for a little while, at least. — Brett Bara Read the full how-to after the jump . . . Materials a sturdy fabric, such as canvasthread to matchsewing machine, iron and basic sewing supplieslabel holdersnail polish (optional) 1. I couldn’t find label holders in a color I liked, so I decided to customize my own by painting them with neon pink nail polish. 2. Begin with any size square or rectangle fabric you like.