DIY No Sew Balloon Window Shade Using A Fitted Sheet This is truly the easiest no sew window treatment I have ever posted. It is done with a sheet, not a flat sheet that you see made into easy no-sew panels, but– a fitted sheet. I found this set for $13.99 at Ross and bought it because I liked the pattern and plan to use the set as fabric yardage in my studioffice makeover. I learned to create this treatment when I worked in display and had forgotten all about it until I was in the supermarket line recently paging through a decorating magazine and saw a balloon style shade featured in a photo spread. “OMGosh look at that” I thought. PS: One of my readers told me she found a similar pattern sheet on Overstock.com. Here is the link: Charleston Sheet Set or check out the Lyon Percale set. Supplies Needed: 1. 2. 3. 4. a knot and cut the excess away. Use any color or type of ribbon. You need to fluff the folds and make sure the ribbons are tied up evenly across the window. Contrasting ribbon tied into knots. Matching ribbons tied into bows.
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. Happy knotting! 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.
21 Tips to Keep Your Shit Together When You're Depressed. A while ago, I penned a fairly angry response to something circulating on the internet – the 21 Habits of Happy People. It pissed me off beyond belief, that there was an inference that if you weren’t Happy, you simply weren’t doing the right things. I’ve had depression for as long as I can remember. It’s manifested in different ways. So, this Cult of Happy article just set me off. It’s bad enough without people ramming Happy Tips at you through facebook. A friend of mine suggested that I write something from my point of view because, surprisingly, I manage to give an outwards impression of having my shit together. So, here it is. My 21 Tips on Keeping Your Shit Together During Depression 1) Know that you’re not alone. 2) Understand that the Happy People are usually acting out of some genuine (albeit misguided) concern for you, that it’s coming from a good place, even if the advice feels like you’re being blamed for your disease. 3) Enlist the help of a professional. 11) Cry.
37 Recipes How To Make Gifts In A Jar omemade gifts in a jar are easy and cheap to make! To make these homemade gifts in a jar simply layer the ingredients per the recipe, add a ribbon and cute tag for a practical and stylish gift. These homemade gifts in a jar are also perfect gift-giving ideas for any occasion throughout the year. Here are 37 homemade gifts in a jar complete with recipes and lots of pictures so you can make them at home for your friends and family. Homemade Gifts in a Jar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pies In A Jar 7. 8. 9. Cakes In A Jar Recipe 10. 11. 12. Jar Cookie Mix Recipes 13. 14. 15. 16. Jar Soup Recipes 17. 18. 19. Homemade Mixes In A Jar 20. 21. 22. Homemade Bath Salts 23. 24. Mason Jar Craft Ideas 25. 26. 27. 28. Kids Reward Jars 29. 30. Homemade Bubble Bath 31. 32. Holiday Gifts In A Jar Recipes 33. 34. 35. Homemade Christmas Presents 36. 37. More Homemade Gift Ideas
Home Facials - Get Natural Skincare Ideas at WomansDay Facials are a great way to keep your skin glowing, but they can be pricey. We asked Louisa Macan-Graves, author of Hollywood Beauty Secrets: Remedies to the Rescue, and Elda Argenti, owner of the Plantogen skincare line, for their favorite make-at-home face masks crafted from common household ingredients. For All Skin Types Brighten: Cut a slice of ripe papaya and remove the seeds and pulp (save the pulp for a snack later—it’s great for digestion). Rub the inside of the papaya peel on your cleansed face, focusing on lines around the mouth and eyes, crow’s feet, thinning temples, neck and hands. Exfoliate: Combine 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp olive oil. Cleanse: “Believe it or not, I love to cleanse with oil,” says Argenti. For Oil- and Blemish-Prone Skin Lift & Tighten: Combine 2 Tbsp plain yogurt with 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (the juice of one lemon) and apply to your cleansed face and neck. For Dry Skin Soothe: Combine 2 Tbsp honey with 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
Joining Granny Squares When I join my Granny Squares together I always choose to crochet them rather than stitch them. Its just the way that appeals to me, although many of my hooking buddies prefer the stitching method. I guess it's a personal preference. And as many of you have asked me to supply this information, here you have it :: my take on joining the Grannies, in usual Attic24 style with waaaaay too many pictures I suspect. But hey, I want you to get it and not struggle with it, and I think pictures do the job better than words. Ok, firstly put your two squares together, Right Sides together. So your hook goes through the outside loop of the square nearest to you.... ...then through the outside loop of the square farthest away. Start at the right hand corner, you are working right to left. Put hook through OUTSIDE LOOPS of the corner stitches, and hook your yarn through both loops. (Note :: I am using a contrasting red yarn here to join so you can see it easily, but best to use a matching colour.
DIY Braided Bead Bracelet - Honestly WTF It’s been awhile since our last bracelet DIY. I don’t know about you, but our wrists have been begging for another colorful addition for months now. So after playing with some materials that were already on hand, we’ve created a tutorial for a braided bead bracelet, which is a not so distant cousin of the hex nut and wrap bracelet. You’ll need: Cut the waxed linen cord into a 26″ and 19″ piece. Tie a knot about half an inch down from the loops. Start braiding the strands. Push the bead against the base of the braid, and cross the left strand over the middle. Keep a finger at the base of the braid, holding the beads in their place and keeping the braid tight. Finish the bracelet with another inch of braided cord, measuring it against the wrist. Thread on a two hole button – two strands through one hole and one strand through another. Trim the end. Your bracelet is finished! (all images by HonestlyWTF)
All Natural Lip Balm The week leading up to the new year wasn't exactly how I had pictured it. It was the last week of the boys winter break. I had envisioned walks around downtown looking at the lights, taking down the Christmas tree together, continuing our holiday baking marathon and maybe even a little post Christmas mall browsing. But alas, none of those things happened. The flu happened. Or rather, what I guess must have been the flu. Thankfully, I had made a big batch of lip balm the week before Christmas to give as little handmade gifts to my girlfriends. This recipe is super simple. The recipe came from this blog last year and I tweaked it a bit and she grabbed it from this book where she had tweaked it a bit. Sweet Orange Lip Balm 8 Tablespoons Coconut Oil 3 Tablespoons Beeswax 1.5 Tablespoons Raw Honey 30 drops Sweet Orange essential oil (if you want color) 1/2 stick of natural lipstick (I like Jane Iredale and Josie Moran) Remove mixture from heat, and add peppermint oil and lipstick.
DIY Interior Decorating, DIY Furniture Makeovers Repurpose, Reuse and Reinvent Furniture These DIY interior decorating ideas will show you how others have turned someone else's junk into a treasure, as well as ideas for transforming cheap furniture into something stylish and unique. Enjoy! Image from Design*Sponge DIY home decorating does not have to be complicated. The white leather upholstery and dark wood finish create a chic and modern couch with classic lines. Image from IKEA Hackers IKEA has such an amazing selection of inexpensive and cheap furniture and the website IKEA Hackers has a ton of innovative ideas for transforming ordinary furniture. Fresh paint and some decorative wallpaper help to create a unique set of night stands. Image from "Real-Life Decor" by Jean Nayar A shallow wicker basket and some flea market stair balusters create a charming tray table. Image from "Better Homes & Gardens: 501 Decorating Ideas Under $100" Line glass panels with patterned fabric to create a fashionable cabinet that hides clutter.