DIY Pallet Wall {Part 2} | Just a Girl Blog
Okey Dokey. So we left off with a pile of wood. So now what? Paint the wall. I knew there would be a lot of imperfections in the wood, and there might be some gaps here and there. I just mixed up some paint I had on hand to be a dark enough tone so people wouldn’t notice the khaki color in the seams. Alrighty! I hope I can explain this part right. Oddly enough, we used a level for the first few layers, but we didn’t use it for the rest of the wall. The only obstacle really? But…it’s in my son’s room, upstairs, on the opposite side of his bed. I took a couple of close-ups so you could see the imperfections in it. And a couple of final thoughts… I’ve had some questions about precautions I took with this wood. Basically, I’m not a pallet expert, and I can’t tell you what to do.
9 Cool Things to Do With Old Books & Written Word - StumbleUpon
Bibliophiles and bookworms, English majors and lovers of literature: is it possible to have too many books? They accumulate so quickly! Every member of your family getting you the same three books you requested for Christmas. Seeing Don DeLillo marked half-off, knowing you dumped a half-caff latte on your copy of Underworld, and – even though only the first three pages are illegible – justifying its purchase. 15+ years of required reading lists stored in boxes in your basement, even though you can bet your bippy you will never willingly read the poetry of Robert Burns again. We are up to our waists in books, some of which we hate (really Master Burns? Update: Do to the overwhelming support (HA!) 1. It brings a whole new meaning to “audio book.” Use your old books to showcase your artistic side. Good for hiding passwords and codes, the key to your safe, and family jewels. 2. Your choice of ribbon can transform this wreath so it is suitable for every holiday – or every day! 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Wow of a Home | The Good Stuff Guide
December 6, 2013 Home Tour Friday is upon us. And today’s home is stunning. Spectacular. And it has several unique features that will wow you. I’m happy to report we’re traveling to my home state of Michigan. **Oops! I actually wasn’t sure where to start today. Paneling. I know I say this every time, but I would have loved to be there on move-in day. The granite is exquisite and reminds me of Petoskey stones. I love that the windows come almost to the floor to drink in all that sunshine and the tremendous view of the lake. Hello 30-foot ceiling! What a view! I love the openness of this home. Okay, this is a brilliant idea. Here’s where you need to prepare yourself: A second kitchen! Located directly off the kitchen/eating area, this is the four-season room featuring a built-in grill and fireplace. In the summer, the space converts into a screened-in porch. Heading upstairs… Love this workspace/sitting area at the top of the stairs… which looks down onto this… Happy, happy room. Rock on!
DIY Party Animal Candles | The Sweetest Occasion
Hi there, it’s Jenny from Hank + Hunt with a fun and super easy diy today! As soon as I thought of making these I got a huge kick out of naming them Party Animals. Hilarious, but if you hear groaning…it’s coming from my house. Regardless of how cheesy the name is, these turn out awesome. Supplies - plastic animalsplastic candle holdersdrill with 1/8″ drill bitpliersgold spray paint For the plastic animals, you can use any kind you can find. Hold the animal with the pliers and drill a hole straight down, being careful not to pop out the other side. Spray paint the animals in a few light coats, rotating them to cover all sides. I also painted the candle holders to match. That’s it. {Photos by Hank + Hunt for The Sweetest Occasion.}
Invisible 'Covert' Drawer Lock Uses Magnets | Gadget Lab | Wired.com - StumbleUpon
What’s the most secure place to hide something? A place that’s not there, of course. Or the next best thing, a place that appears not to be there. And this is just what Quirky’s invisible Covert drawer lock aspires to be. As with any magic not involving mirrors, the Covert uses magnets. The gadget consists of three parts: a two-section lock and a magnetic key. Think about those sliding security chains for doors and you pretty much have the idea. Now, this is more maskirovka than real security, as anyone with a magnet and knowledge of your lock can open it. The Covert is currently in the “upcoming” section of Quirky, which means that it has to be honed and improved before it goes on pre-sale, and then you’ll have to wait for months to actually get one. Covert, Defend Your Drawers [Quirky via the Giz]
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Domestic for Dummies: Fall Pinterest Project: DIY Coasters - StumbleUpon
Is everyone ready for today's Pinterest challenge? I know I'm excited to share my project and can't wait to see what everybody else came up with. Pinterest in general just makes me tinkle in my pants with joy! So let's get to it! Lately I have been obssessed with games like Words With Friends, Wordosaur, Scrabble and any other word games that make me use my noggin. Online these babies go for $26, but with a little crafting and an old scrabble game, these can be yours for practically free! Here are the materials you need: 64 scrabble letters (check yard sales, thrift stores, or order some on Ebay or Amazon if you don't have any on hand)1 thin cork board (buy at any craft store)1 x-acto knifesuper gluehot glue gunmodpodge/sealer Step 1. Arrange 16 letters to make 4 words that you are happy with on your coasters (Ex. Step 2. Glue letters together using a thin layer of super glue leaving about 15 seconds to dry between each letter. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. What do you think?
