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To disable all cookies through the browser, click on the corresponding icon and follow the instructions: Cornhusk Flowers. Cornhusk flowers are beautiful any time of year, but they can be especially nice to make as the summer season comes to an end. What you need Cornhusks Large pan to soak cornhusks Warm water Paper towels Iron and ironing board Light cardboard scraps Pencil Sharp scissors Pinking shears Fabric dye and non-staining bowl (if you want colored flowers) #32 gauge wire Floral tape Curling iron (optional) Instructions If you grew corn in your garden during the summer, try saving some of the dried husks so that you can make these pretty flowers. The dry husks from store-bought Indian corn can also be used. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
This article was written by Jessica Ackerman of WallDecorandHomeAccents.com – the best place to buy quality tropical fish wall decor and grapes wall decor. Liked this project? Make A Pebble Mat. DIY Autumn Leaf Bowls. As we mentioned before, this is our favorite time of year for DIY decor. The chill is in the air and the leaves are changing color, and there's no better way to preserve the delight than by welcoming it into your home. Yes, the craft stores overflowing with autumn decorations can be intimidating, but there are ways to turn those faux autumn leaves into something beautiful and functional.
Below are instructions for your very own autumn leaf bowl, perfect for holding your favorite scented potpourri or tasty Halloween treats. Materials: Craft store leaf garland, Mod Podge (matte finish), Foam Brush, Balloon, Scissors, Mixing bowl *Tip: try to find thin, paper-like leaves for your garland. How To: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. **Attention readers! Looking for more DIY projects and free downloads? DIY Grapevine Wreaths. Add rustic splendor to your home year round!
Every year, my husband and I enjoy making wreaths of grapevines gathered from our own backyard arbor . . . to give as gifts, to sell, or just to keep for ourselves. These unique hang anywhere garlands are a cinch to create and can be either left in their natural state or spruced up with ribbon and dried flowers to suit almost any occasion. (I recently finished a small one, garnished with an ivory tinted bow and baby's breath, to give to a friend in celebration of the birth of her first child.)
Furthermore, the woven rings are always a big hit at our church's annual Thanksgiving craft fair. In fact, we usually can make enough money from marketing them to cover most of our own holiday expenses. And the ones we don't sell make wonderful unique Christmas gifts! Gathering Goods for Garlands Once you've located a harvestable crop of vines, collecting them is a snap! Wreathery To begin wreath making, start with a fairly long, stout strand. Explore Gourd Art, Gourding - How-to Gourd Carving Techniques, Projects.
Arts & Crafts : Explore Gourd Art & Gourding Gourd Art combines several types of artistic and crafting techniques into one unique art form. Starting with a gourd base that has been dried out, the artist can cut, drill, carve, wood burn, paint, sand, stain, or finish gourds like wood. Within this collection of gourd art resources you'll find Web sites that explain the gourd art process and growing information; and those that share free tips, techniques, and tutorials for your creative gourd art projects. Do you have an instructional gourd art Web site? Making Gourd Baskets and Planters "Gourds come in all shapes and sizes and can be treated much like wood. How to Carve Pumpkin Resources Free pumpkin carving tips, techniques, and patterns. Arizona Gourds Inspired by Native American Pottery.
Gita's Gourds Birdhouse Tutorial Painted gourd birdhouse tutorial, the Ivy Leaf Gourd Birdhouse, and other beautiful gourd art by artist / teacher Gita Landwehr. How To Carve Gourds & Many More Techniques. April 11th, 2013 Email no recommendations Video Length: 8:37 Produced by: Bernadette Fox So happy to be able to show you this gourd as I was making it.
I took photos and videos of the whole process, step by step. This special gourd was inspired by the rare and beautiful Franklinia alatamaha tree, which was named after Benjamin Franklin. Posted in: , green, red, black, white, brown, yellow, orange, cream, leather, beige, weaving, carving, vase, leaves, dyeing, embossing, gold leaf, woodburning, dried gourds, gourd art, etching, painting flowers, franklinia tree, carve, wood burn Stay connected with CraftStylish Array. Preserved Leaf Lanterns. A few weeks ago I began to notice the inevitable shift that happens every year around this time... the days have gotten shorter and the nights progressively longer (and colder!). This rather obvious realization got me thinking though, about all the fun things I did as a kid to get ready for this increase in darkness. One of which was to create a little light of my own.
So that is what I decided to do, make lanterns! As a child we used vibrant hues of tissue paper to create our works of art, but I thought it would be fun to use up all those leaves I have been collecting. That along with some white tissue paper, craft glue (could use flour and water), some balloons, copper wire and a candle are all that you need to light up the night. Start by mixing the glue with some water (about 2% milk consistency). Next blow up a few balloons and cut the tissue paper into small rectangles, about 2in X 3in. Once the balloons are thoroughly coated string them up to let them dry completely. ~Jordan P.S. Wood & Rustic Wood Crafts. This nice wood box with opaque windows for a votive candle also has a lift up platform for lighting the candle.
Materials: 4 sides 1/2" x 5" x 6" of Philippine Mahogany Plywood 1 top 1/2" x 5" x 5" of Philippine Mahogany Plywood 1 candle platform 1/2" x 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" of PMP 1 bottom 1/2" x 6" x 6" PMP 1 dowel 1/2" x 6 5/8" 1 wooden ball 1" dia. 4 window panels 1/16" Plexiglas 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" 4 wallboard screws 1" long Craft sticker for the panels Thin strips of double stick carpet tape Craft paints, wood glue, and wood finish Tools: Table saw, 3" hole saw, drill & bits, 2 large rubber bands or clamps, 2" forester bit(or spade bit), router, and screw driver.
Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. lift candle platform to the top of the box with the ball on the top, set candle in 2" recess and light(see photo below), lower candle into box, watch your new wood made candle box.