Recycled Craft: The T-Shirt Necklace - Whole Living Live Green The last time you made a necklace, it probably involved macaroni. Here's an idea inspired by a project on the blog Cucumbersome.com: Turn an old shirt into a piece of wearable art that's quite grown-up. Tools and Materials Soft cotton T-shirtRulerScissors or rotary cutter T-Shirt Necklace How-To1. 2. 3.
DID YOU KNOW… You’ve probably heard all about the amazing uses of distilled vinegar, using olive oil to condition leather and even that nifty trick of using a potato to loosen a broken light bulb. But today, we are going to talk about some of the not-so-known uses for everyday items like coffee filters, marshmallows and dryer sheets. COFFEE FILTERS – The little paper-like liners that make your morning cup of joe possible have many more uses than just getting your morning started. Because coffee filters are lint-free and absorb oil very well, there are many, many uses for these little guys. Did you know… You can use coffee filters to clean glass, CD’s/DVD’s, computer monitors and even your iPad. DRYER SHEETS – Speaking of dryer sheets, did you know… If you plan on storing your luggage for a long period of time, stashing a dryer sheet inside each piece can help prevent musty odors. MARSHMALLOWS - Yes, it’s true. CLEAR NAIL POLISH – Handy for more than runs in your hose.
Project Re-Style#36 No Sew Vest I was searching for a way to use this scrap piece of T-Shirt I had left over from another project and I came up with this cute no sew vest. Welcome Everyone, to My Project Re-Style day. Can you believe, that after today, I will only have 15 more Re-Style projects left to do, for my year of Re-Styling..? It went by so very quick and... I am thinking about keeping my Re-Style Monday as a permanent fixture on my blog. Do any of you have shirts or pieces of shirts you just can't throw away. I did a quick search on the internet and found this cute no sew vest on Cut out and Keep. I did do mine slightly different. I think, with all the layering that is in style right now, this would make a great piece, and it cost me nothing.. I just love quick, no sew projects, that anyone can do.. Tutorial Things you need 1. 2.Scissors The grey part ( in the picture above) is the scrap of T- shirt I had. Then you put your arms through the hole. Now you have a super cute vest. See... Project ReStyle#54 Anne
More DIY Ideas: Creative Salvage Makeovers One of my favorite topics to blog about is DIY / Makeover project ideas. I really wish I lived in a house with a garage and/or backyard (instead of an apartment) so I could take on more of my own DIY weekend projects...but for now, I"ll just have to settle with scoping out other people's fabulous transformations for inspiration. I found this gallery via Sunset Magazine with some great ideas! Do you have any DIY projects in the works? Please share :) BEFORE (ABOVE): Chandelier lampshades and lumber BEFORE (ABOVE): Window frames, lumber and door hinges BEFORE (ABOVE): Old mismatched candlesticks BEFORE (ABOVE): $45 Outdated Table from Craigslist BEFORE (ABOVE): Shabby dresser found on Craigslist BEFORE (ABOVE): Wooden Spools BEFORE (ABOVE): Salvaged ladders / lumber / dresser drawers....
Weave Fun Summer Placemats With T-Shirt Yarn Isn't this just the cutest? This is the weaving my daughter has been working on using the scraps left over after I used a bunch of t-shirts to make some yarn. Now I'm no weaving expert, but this little project has definitely sparked an interest in weaving, so I have a feeling there's more in store! I honestly didn't really know what I was doing when I made a little loom out of cardboard and string, and realized after the project was under way that I really didn't know how to finish it exactly! I'm relieved to say that the little knotted fringe is just so sweet, and this is a great project for kids! Though I have to admit I want to make one too! You'll Need: T-shirt yarn (how-to here) or 3/4" strips of t-shirt fabric cut across the width of the t-shirt. How To: Step 1: Make Your Loom I used a piece of cardboard 14"wide and 19" long, and marked lines 3/4" apart, running vertically on the whole length. Step 2: Weaving Step 3: Finishing
Wool Dryer Balls Save Time and Energy In response to almost everybody as I read these reply's... I was searching on how to make these as I ordered some previously and they have lived they're life. These balls are AMAZING. Yes, there is the clothes line...not in MI winters. I do not want clothes all over my house at night with pets. DIY Solar-Powered Mason Jar LuminariesOne Good Thing by Jillee This is one of those ideas that seemed like a really simple one UNTIL I started working on it. It actually turned out to be a bit harder than I anticipated…but in the end I was very happy with the results. So I hope you will hang in with me while I attempt to show you how to make one of these fun mason jar luminaries. I’ve been wanting to do something like this all summer long. Just haven’t found the time. It was time to take action! The reason my seemingly simple project turned out to be more complicated than I anticipated centered around the fact that the size of the light was smaller than I anticipated and didn’t “fit” the mason jar opening. After searching and searching…I found a tip on The Happier Homemaker that at least got me pointed in the right direction. After a few different configurations…here is what I came up with. You’ll need 3 paper clips, and then you’ll want to shape them so they each end up like this. Yay!! Just a few more steps and you’re done.
Simple Ideas That Are Borderline Crafty - 27 Pics Click Here For More Fun Craft Ideas 10 Ways to Repurpose CDs & CD Cases It’s true. Just about everything you see in the photo collage above this sentence was made with either a CD or CD case! You knew you were saving all those old jewel cases, CD-R spindles, and AOL CDs for a reason. For today’s repurposing project, we decided to revamp the traditional vanity or dresser. If you don’t already have a zone in your bedroom, bathroom or closet carved out for putting your best face forward, let this be inspiration. 1. First off, let’s get a little extra oxygen in the air by way of some greenery. To create the planter, we used a similar method to our DIY Floppy Disk Planters. 2. Now, let’s get those documents in order! We glued two cases together at the bottom to act as the base. 3. What time is it? The clock kit we used is the same style as our Book Clock. 4. Remember our awesome DIY Makeup Palette? 5. That old fabric jewelry box just isn’t cutting it for your super long dangly earrings these days. 6. Were you wondering why we had you spray paint that spindle? 7.
DIY Floppy Disk Planters When we saw these genius Floppy Disk Coasters a few weeks ago, we know we had to cook up some flippy floppy do-it-yourself action of our own. We foraged for saved floppy disks of tech days past, and ended up supplementing those with a cheap pack of 25 from Amazon. And what better way to conclude a month of May Flowers than with a DIY planter that combines digital with analog? ;) The planters we created in the steps to follow are decorative planters. You'll still want to keep your plant in a plastic container or the planter it comes in. Materials:- floppy disks (if you don't have a treasure trove of them from the 90s, head to Amazon) – hot glue or Marine Glue if you have more time – plants! Get all of your materials in order. Arrange your floppy disks by color. Heat up your glue. The great thing about hot glue is that if you don't get it quite right the first time, you can easily peel off. For the bottom, glue four edges of your fifth disk and attach! Now to get your plant ready.
Get Organized with DIY Belted Storage Totes While forging ahead with spring cleaning here at Brit HQ, we found ourselves with a lot of empty boxes and a lot of little things that needed to be stored. Clearly, it’s time for yet another organization hack. The solution seemed obvious, but how does one make a cardboard box actually look stylish and less… boxy? Cover the boxes with sturdy fabrics and add belts, of course! Supplies:- 3 square boxes (sizes: 14 inch, 12 inch, and 10 inch)- 3 colors of fabric (The 10 inch and 12 inch box need 2 yards of fabric each, and the 14 inch box needs 3 yards)- spray adhesive- 3 old belts (we found ours at a thrift store!) Tools:- ruler – fabric scissors – little sewing scissors – drill This project is so easy you could adapt it to any size box you already have, but we decided to use 3 standard sizes that would nest inside each other for easy storage. We recommend ironing the fabric you intend to use so it goes on your box as smooth as possible. Now flip the box so the open part of it is facing you.