Make a Perpetual Button Calendar for 2011 (and Beyond) By Diane Gilleland I know calendars (and clocks and address books) are quickly becoming computer-centric tools, but I like the old-school charm of this desk calendar. Make it once, and you can use it forever – just move the numbers to their correct location each month, and change the nameplate! Materials Picture frame, 11″x14″ or 16″x20″, see belowSheet of foam board or 1/2″-thick corkRuler Craft knife Piece of woven fabric, about 24″x30″ Spray adhesive Masking tape Scissors 42 large buttons, 3/4″ to 1″ in diameter 42 flat-head thumb tacks 5 sheets card stock, for numbers and nameplatesDownloadable name/number template 3/4″ circle punch, optional E-6000, or similarly strong glue Water-soluble fabric marker Fine-point Sharpie 2 squares of wool or acrylic felt 1 sheet of Friendly Felt, or lightweight chipboard Sewing machine and thread 2 sets Velcro dots plus 22 “loop” style dots (the softer half of a Velcro pair)Greeting card envelope Directions Step 1: First, prepare the background.
Beach Cottage Decorating « Coastal Blogs | Interior DesignBeach Cottage Decorating kate’s recycled cakestands this diy project is inspired by one of my favorite ceramic artists, sarah cihat. i found most of my plates and candlesticks at goodwill. i also used some of those little vases you get when someone gives you flowers, which normally i think are ugly, but here they seem to have found a purpose! i left many of the cakestands bare because i love the original plate designs. if you aren’t happy with the plate or base you can always paint them, or give them a graphic silhouette design (instructions below) like sarah’s rehabilitated dishware. so, if you’re ready to create your own diy cakestands (which operate well as cupcake-stands, too!) click here for the full instructions. happy crafting! -kate Kate’s Recycled Cake/Cupcake Stands What You’ll Need: For the variation: - template of silhouette (or you can free hand) - contact paper - scissors - spray paint Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Note: While these are sturdier than you would expect, they are not dishwasher safe. Silhouette version: 1. 2. 3. 4.
The Decorated House Clothespin Planter | Family Chic TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 | Comments: 42 Children love crafts that are simple, turn out well and can serve as a suitable gift for Mom – this craft is all of that. To make this you will need: a tuna fish can (I used a 5 ounce size), clothespins, construction paper and a small plant or flower arrangement. Clip clothespins all the way around the rim of the can. Place your plant inside – I used wheat grass that I grew myself in a wax paper cup. Cut hearts from construction paper and tuck in between clothespins. These would also be great as a simple Spring centerpiece. You can also drop a glass votive and tea light inside and use these as an interesting candle holder too.
Ballard Knock-off I am joining Happy to design for Sunday Favorites which is a chance to re-run your favorite post. I chose the Ballard Knock-off post because it seemed to be my readers favorite. This post received twice the comments of any others. The first two photos below are of a print in Ballard's catalog which sells for $349.00 plus $100.00 in shipping cost. I knew I could replicate the look for a lot less. First I searched the free sites for a antique style document I could download. My local copy shop was able to enlarge the print to poster size, approximately 24 x 36. I then stained just the edges of the board and burned the edges of the poster with a match. I applied Mod Podge to the board and the back of the print and then used a credit card to smooth out the wrinkles. My cost break down for Ballard style print: Digital download $ 3.75 Enlargement $12.00 Board $12.00 ______ Total cost $27.75 I had the stain and Mod Podge left from another project . Sherry
Coloring Book Pages to awesome paintings This is what I've been doing all afternoon! Painting coloring book pages- Here's you a tutorial! Supplies: Coloring book Page (I found the awesome star trek pages on google images) paint 1. paint in all the colored spots, leave the black. 2. Now frame your cool paintings! Now I have James T. xo, Katie p.s. Mag Ruffman The chemicals used in traditional dry-cleaning are absolutely disgusting. Here's an inexpensive, extremely effective DIY solution. If you’ve ever known a theatrical wardrobe mistress, you’ve met someone who’s smart and under-appreciated. Without the calm grace of the wardrobe mistress, most theatrical productions would unravel faster than a chorus girl’s virtue on opening night. Perhaps you think I’m exaggerating. Continue reading "Do-it-yourself Non-Toxic Dry Cleaning (and cheap too)" »
Make a Mod Mobile Home » $1 and Free, Decor, Headline, High Concept, Tutorials 14 June 2010 40,091 views 8 Comments by heather This mobile is a great way to bring some mid-century modern into your home for less than a buck. I love this print by artist Jenn Ski. paper products at Michael's. A few weeks ago I got a Cricut Expression (if you aren't familiar with Cricuts, they look like a printer, but they cut lines instead of printing them) from another crafter, and I found out about a software called Sure Cuts-a-Lot, which allows you to cut any shape you want using the Cricut. I have been on a cut-out-paper project kick for a few months anyway, and the Cricut reduces production time (read: tracing and cutting) from hours to minutes. But don't worry if you don't have a Cricut. But first, the Project Materials: Total: $.02 and up Go to Page 2 for Instructions Disclosure: this article may contain affiliate links or other forms of sponsored content. Pages: 1 2 3
How About Orange I had a fun mail day recently: one of my packages contained a 2013 calendar gift from Italian designer Simone Massoni. Called "Chicks and Types," Simone has illustrated a series of pin-up girls and paired each one with a featured typeface for every month of the year. A few of the ladies are a bit spicy and missing their tops, and I'm too bashful to show you those. But here's a sampling of the more modest pages. There's a Sherlock Holmes girl! I'm completely charmed by the illustration style, the interesting color palette, and the deliciously thick, soft paper stock. Calendars are available in Simone's Etsy shop. P.S. "It's funny how you picked Rosa as the main image for the post, since it's one of my faves. Just for people to know, every pin-up has a story. Fabrizio is named after Federico's father, who the font has been dedicated to. Now we can appreciate this page even more! Calendars are available in Simone's Etsy shop. P.S. Just for people to know, every pin-up has a story.
Steal This Look: Scandinavian Holiday Decor Ideas Older Steal This Look: Scandinavian Holiday Decor Ideas by Sarah Lonsdale Issue 50 · Holiday Gifts · December 14, 2010 Newer Issue 50 · Holiday Gifts · December 14, 2010 Share on email Why is it that the Scandis always seem to nail it when it comes to design, even holiday decorations? Above: Swedish company Ferm Living offers the felt Garland in natural-colored wool for €34. Above: An advent calendar spotted on Emmas Design Blogg features paper-wrapped gifts attached with wooden clothespins to a felt backdrop. Above: Candles in simple clay pots filled with moss via Kjerstis Lykke. Above: A white painted branch with Kraft-paper wrapped gifts makes a minimalist advent calendar, via The Style Files. Above: Simple garland fencing at Axel Vervoordt's recent Winter Exhibition; photo via Belgian Pearls. Above: Presents wrapped with Kraft paper and silver ribbon via Fabulissime. Restaurant Visit: The Tipsy Parson in New York By Allison Bloom Design Sleuth: Simple Red Reading Light By Julie Carlson
DIY: Laundry Room Drying Rack For a long time, I have really wanted one of those drying racks from Ballard Designs. You’ve seen them. They’re so perfect in the laundry room for drying your delicate clothing. I really wanted to save the money and build one myself. I knew I could do it with the right supplies. I even drew my own diagram on a napkin. Here’s a look at the final result: This is the perfect solution for drying all of my delicates! How to Build a Laundry Room Drying Rack + Supplies: 2 x 2’ precut birch (1/2 inch thick)Two 1/2 x 2” poplar boardsTwo 3/8” dowel rods (48” long)Sash lockNarrow loose pin hinges (set of two)D ring hangers for mounting on wallBracketed hinge for side (or chain with small screw eyes)Three white porcelain knobsPrimer and paint of choice Necessary tools: Drill bit set, including 3/8 inch drill bit, screwdriver, framing nails, a hammer, and a saw. Step One: Measure and cut your 1/2 inch x 2 boards to fit the 2 x 2 precut birch. Step Three: Finish assembling your rack with framing nails.
painting on ceramic and porcelain I have a file box full of tear sheets of projects I’d like to try. In January 2006 (yes, that was nearly 5 years ago) I pulled out an article from Martha Stewart Living on Dot-Painted China. The minute I saw it, I knew I wanted to try it. I’ve meant to do if for quite a while now but I was stuck at finding the paint. I’ve gone to a few of those paint your own pottery places and honestly am usually disappointed with the results. Supplies: China, Ceramic, Porcelain….it needs to be able to go in the oven and cook at 350. Pebeo Paints: Porcelaine 150 1.2 paint pen – for larger dots Porcelaine 150 0.7 paint pen – for smaller dots Porcelaine 150 paint (comes in a small little round container) Porcelaine 150 outliner (comes in a small tube with fine point end) There is also a little set that that has applicator bottles and fine point end you can attach to the bottle. You can get the paint at Micheals, dickblick.com, and other craft stores. 1,000,000 ways to make this cute as a gift.