Fall/Autumn Wreaths Holiday Decor Custom Weddings by twoinspireyou 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. 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.
DIY: Swing Shelf So…as you can see this pregger mama has been quite busy with all sorts of DIY projects that will complete the room being shared by kiddo #1 and kiddo #2. This project was quick and easy, plus it turned out really cute and was theme-appropriate for my lil’ surfer boys. I was inspired by the adorable Swing Shelf from Pottery Barn Kids (no longer available…bummer dude!). So, what’s a girl to do? I had to make it!! Here is the Pottery Barn Kids version ($69.00): Here is the Rebecca version ($12.00): Pretty cool, eh? Materials: (1) 27″ x 7″ Prefinished Laminate shelf (Home Depot) (2) Small Drawer Pulls (8) Drywall anchors and screws Jute Rope – cut to preferred length Drill, Hammer, Screw Driver, Level Drill four holes—one in each corner, offset approximately 1 inch. Measure the distance between the drilled holes on the shelf, and mark that distance on the wall once you decide on the height of your shelf. Feed the rope through the holes in the shelf closest to the wall and knot.
envelope clutch pattern It’s clutch-a-long time! I’m so excited to share this free pattern and to see all of your creativity with it! Before you start, feel free to do something awesome to your fabric first, print it, stamp it, dye it, pleat it, stitch it to make it your OWN! Or choose a killer fabric combo and button! When you’re done, upload it to the flickr group so we can all see and comment! Additional supplies:-needle & thread for closing-pinking shears (optional)Notes:*Use 3/8″ seam allowance*seam allowance included in the patternInstructions:Print pattern piece and tape together. Cut it out and cut out 1 each from your main fabric, lining and interfacing.Fuse interfacing to back of main fabric piece. Set the main piece (with interfacing on the bottom) with the top flap away from you. Fold the sides up at the notch and pin them. When both are pinned, it will look like this. Sew up the two sides you just pinned. Press the seam allowances up. Turn the lining right sides out and slip into the main piece.
Duct tape and Storage bag binder pencil pocket You will need: One gallon sized slider style storage bag Duct tape in desired print or color Plastic cutting mat optional (helps to cut the duct tape) Ruler, marker, scissors Three-hole punch or regular hole punch 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Envelope Clutch Pattern Re-Mix I was so excited to get an early crack at See Kate Sew’s new envelope clutch pattern. It’s a basic design that is easy to dress up or down, or not at all. The way it comes together is so smart and it is a really fun sew. It’s not complicated but you end up with something fully lined, and professional looking. Oh and did I mention that Kate’s envelope clutch pattern is FREE?! I couldn’t resist making two. One sassy… And one sweet. :) I didn’t really remix it a ton but added a couple details. For the “sassy” one, I took gray duck cloth and added a box pleat. Because duck cloth is a lot thicker and heavier I was able to omit the interfacing. I also added a zipper welt pocket to the inside of both clutches (tutorial coming next week!). I added a triangle button to the gray duck cloth clutch even though it’s a cheap plastic button. I have no idea who the liner fabric is from. It’s muted on the outside but wild on the inside! I think I put my paper pattern together slightly off. Have a good one!
How to Make Leaf Skeletons I wanted to share with you a project from one of my readers who shares with us how to make leaf skeletons. I LOVE this! I have several leafs in various forms displayed in my home and knew I needed to make some of her leaf skeletons to add to my decor. I love how a pattern of leaves can enhance the beauty in your home. So I asked Heather if she would mind sharing her project with you. I have spent hours and tried various ways of making these. You need washing soda, not baking soda! Gather your leaves. Washing soda is a strong base so you may want to wear gloves when handling the leaves. You will add 3/4 cup of washing soda and 4 cups of water to your pot of leaves. Keep going, you will need to add more water so your pan doesn’t dry out. When 1.75 hours are up fill a glass baking dish with cool water. I carefully removed them and rinsed with water and added clean water to the pan. If you’re still with me, this is what I ended up with… I have a maple leaf which turned out not so well.
paint chip calendar A few weeks ago, I saw this paint chip calendar on my friend David’s blog Cheltenham Road and knew I had to make one! It combines two things that I love…stylishness and organization. And the fact that it utilizes paint chips? Even better. I mostly followed David’s tutorial with just a few modifications. That’s the beauty of this project…it’s totally customizable. Since I planned for this calendar to hang in my office, I chose paint chips that would coordinate with the room and with the pin board that hangs on the adjacent wall. Here’s my version. materials needed: poster frame, fabric, hot glue gun, 35 paint chips, paper trimmer, corner rounder, fabric glue, foam brush 1) Purchase a poster frame (mine came from Target…$9.99). 2) Remove the edges from the frame. 3) Cover the cardboard insert with fabric using hot glue to secure it on the back, pulling tightly to keep the fabric smooth. 4) Trim the paint chips with a paper trimmer (I chose to leave the paint color names but cut off the brand).
Craftaholics Anonymous® Happy Monday, Crafters! Hope you had a nice weekend. I’ve been working on decorating my breakfast nook {yes, we’ve lived here for over a year and i still have TONS of bare walls!} I made this totally awesome Spoon Mirror for the little corner in my kitchen and I am kind of in love with it! The color, the texture, and the price is right….it cost me only a couple dollars to make! When I told Davis I was making this spoon flower, he thought I was crazy. How to Make a Spoon Wreath Supplies: cardboard, hot glue gun, 3″ round mirror, spray paint, scissor, 78-80 clear plastic spoons, small piece of ribbon Skill Level: Beginner Instructions: Cut a 12″ circle from a cardboard box. Cut about a 4″ piece of ribbon, shape into a loop and hot glue to the back of the cardboard to use to hang it on the wall. Seriously, such a fun craft! If you save and reuse your plastic spoons, this is a great way to retire some of the old ones! Are you excited to see my Breakfast Nook all decorated? happy crafting, Linda
DIY: fabric covered box · Sheepy Me The latest outbreak of dog food and cat food contamination has shaken the confidence of pet owners the world over, but nowhere as much as in the United States where illness and reported deaths took its highest toll of family pets. Now, in the aftermath of large scale pet food recalls, many are asking questions about the ingredients that they’ve always trusted to provide optimum health for their family pets. It comes as no real surprise now that many pet owners are choosing to make their own homegrown variety of pet nutrition. For starters, you can have your family vet or a recommended veterinary nutritionist put together a starter diet for you to try. The most responsible advice is to suggest paying close attention to your dog or cat. Another trend of late has some owners feeding their pets a diet based largely on raw meat, vegetables and fruits. A Word of Caution: Don’t just think that you can feed your pet table scraps and assume it to be a viable nutritional alternative.