Craftaholics Anonymous: Easter Chick Wreath TUTORIAL {Guest Project: Catherine from Design Editor} Hello Craftaholics Anonymous readers! So happy to be here. Thank you, Linda! Today I’m sharing my Easter Chick Wreath Tutorial. SUPPLIES:ChicksStyrofoam wreath formAcrylic paintPaint brush or foam brushGlue that dries clearRibbon Paint your wreath form. Arrange your chicks in close formation around the wreath facing the same direction. To hang, glue ribbon to the back and allow to dry before hanging. Share and Enjoy
How's it Hangin'? A Flop Tutorial I know some of you still have snow on the ground, but for us Floridians summer is already kicking into high gear. And summer means flip flops. Yep, we southern girls have 'em for everything: casual wear, evening wear, 'flops with heels, 'flops with big poofy flowers glued on...you name it. They're cheap impulse buys, so it's easy to accumulate a whole mountain of flip-flops in a single season. But say you don't like the "mountain" storage method. Well, how about this? This was my no-cost solution last year: a left over curtain rod mounted on two shelf brackets, and lots of modified hangers. Now, the fun part is the actual hangers. First, grab a handful of the flimsiest metal hangers you can find in your closet. Cut off the bottom section of the hanger like so: You may need to score the metal with the pliers and then snap it with your hands. Now take your pliers and roll up the two edges, like this: This gets the sharp edges safely out of the way, and also looks kind of cute. And now en masse:
How-To: "Stained Glass" Votive Holders By Jenny Ryan Many times when I’m at the grocery or drug store, I can’t resist throwing a few scented votive candles in my cart. When I’m ready to burn them, it’s easy enough to sit one on a cute little vintage china saucer, but I recently decided to try and find a fancier display solution for them. I also wanted the project to be inexpensive, and the materials used to be things I already had on hand. Materials Tissue paper in your desired colors Mod Podge (matte finish), in a pinch you can also use school gluePaintbrush Scissors Glass containers to fit your candle(s), I used thrifted vases and wine tumblers Paper punches in various shapes Q-tips, optional Directions Step 1: Figure out what colors of tissue paper you’d like to use and what paper punch shapes you want to try out. Step 3: Start affixing the punched-out paper shapes to the glass using your paintbrush. Step 5: Once everything is dry, plunk in a votive candle, light the wick and enjoy! More: Related
Spike Ring By now, I think it's pretty obvious I have a soft spot for statement jewelry. This ring creates the illusion of a spike going through your finger, although the ring is SO lightweight you probably won't even feel it. EDIT: Everyone keeps asking where I got the spikes. Supplies: - Jewelry pliers - Super//E6000 glue - Adjustable ring blank - 2 cone bead caps 1) If your ring blank has a loop on it, twist it off with the pliers. 2) Bend each of the ends out, making them as flat as you can. 3) Glue one of the prongs into the inner top part of a bead cap. 4) Repeat on the other side. Easy :) Side note: Has anyone ever tried matte nailpolish? My original plan was to post a jeans DIY, but the pictures of me wearing the finished product are on a friend's camera. Also, be sure to send in any questions for the Q&A I'm having! xo, kirsten
15 Fun DIY Ideas For Your Home By kenziepoo | Are you looking for some fun DIY projects for your home? These are super fun and would make for a fun weekend project! We have found 15 Fun DIY Ideas for your home that we know that you will love! Keep reading after the jump for more to see our 15 Fun DIY Ideas For Your Home! nggallery id=’122969′ Find more inspiration from Kenziepoo on Pinterest, Instagram, her blog Kenziepoo or magazine La Petite. 10 everyday household items that double as organizers 25 clever ways to decorate with old maps 15 top summer hair ideas for 2012 10 clever ways to display your kid’s artwork 25 totally clever storage tips and tricks on a budget DIY Roman Shades It always feels great when you have your mind set on how you want something to look and then it all comes together. This is exactly what has happened with my entry way/porch area. I knew I wanted to put stripes on the wall but it was a matter of finally getting around to it. Once that was done and the porch was all cleared out I knew I had to make it something that was worth having. That’s when I ordered my desk and watched the space slowly turn into what I had envisioned. I had my cream and tan stripes, I had my white lacquered desk, now it was time for some color. Waverly Chippendale Fretw Quartz Premier Prints Gotcha White/Candy Pink Waverly Cross Section Raspberry I knew I wanted a geometric pattern so that almost immediately eliminated the second fabric (Waverly Chippendale) and I wasn’t too sure about that first print because of the whole papaya part. Fabric, Measuring Tape, Scissors, Fabric Glue, Mini Blinds. 1. 2. Should look like this when it’s all done. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Sweatshirt Blazer *EDITED 2/9/11 with reader suggestions!*So, I made this sweatshirt (slash cardigan slash blazer?) kind of on a whim. Didn't plan it up, improvised and made it up as I went along. ALSO - save two of the scraps leftover from this project. Supplies: - Crewneck sweatshirt. *I used a size Medium. 1) Measure the exact halfway point across your sweater. Use some pins if you'd like; you'll be cutting straight down the middle. 2) Choose a point several inches from the bottom; this is where the diagonal fall of the top will start. 3) Cut off the bottom, right above the seam. 4) Place pins in a diagonal line from the point you measured earlier to the bottom left and right corners of the sweater. 5) Cut along the pins. 6) Going back to the vertical slit you made in the middle of the sweater - accordian fold both sides so that there about 3 or 4 folds. For me - I made 3 folds, tried it on, sewed the folds down, tried it on again, then made a deeper/diagonal 4th fold to give it some shape.
Painting Furniture Ideas | The New Home Ec By Cyd Converse | It’s a running joke that I never pay retail for furniture. Ever. Years of living on a budget have allowed me to perfect the fine art of scouring Craigslist, flea markets and garage sales for just the right furniture pieces. nggallery id=’126257′ Read more from Cyd at The Sweetest Occasion.Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for updates. 25 space-saving tips to organize your home20 creative headboards you can make yourself25 forts your kids (and you!) About Cyd Converse Cyd Converse Cyd Converse is a blogger, designer and stylist with a passion for parties and entertaining.
Uses For Window Shutters Posted by ScrapHacker.com on fredag, mars 16, 2012 · 6 Comments Open your eyes to the possibilities of upcycling old shutters into new awesome creations. I’ve gathered a pick of 10 inspiring and doable DIY projects (most with link to DIY tutorials) to show you there’s no need to shut the door to shutter futures anywhere. Hope the ideas will inspire some scrap hacking action! Shutter Wall Olive & Love made the shutter wall in the pic below: DIY TUTORIAL – HERE! Shutter Coat Rack Old shutters and some hooks is all it takes to make your own shutter coat rack: Shutter Head Board Blogger Whitney of ‘Create Love Grow’ made the yellow head board in the pic below: Shutter Bulletin Board The Crafty Nest features a DIY Shutter Bulletin TUTORIAL – HERE! Shutter Store Window Decor Shutter decor in Paul Smith SoHo Store Windows were snapped by The Elegant Thrifter Shutter Wall Display Shutter Sidetable Shutter Screen or Room Divider Some high gloss paint in grey and black achieves a modern feel. Good Luck!
April Showers bring may flowers. I found this cute little flower key holder the other day while surfing the net. It looked easy to make, and I already had a lot of the supplies around. A friend of mine just moved into a new place, and I thought it would be cute for the walls. Also, she loves books, so it was fitting. Here is what you need to make this flower bloom. One book (one that you wouldn't mind cutting up.) First, you want to cut out a small circle to glue everything too. Take your pliers and cut your wire to the desired length that you would like it. The picture from the site had it twisted like this. After cutting my wire, I took my dark green paint, and painted the stem. I ended up pulling it apart to look like this. I then drew a flower, free hand, on one of the pages of the book. Once dry, I placed them on top of each other, and spun each one a little bit, so that the flower was full. Staple your flower directly in the middle. Begin to fold up into the center. This is your finished product. Enjoy!