Itsy Bitsy Paper: . . . Lightbulb Vases . . .
I always use clear round lightbulbs in my bathroom light fixtures and I typically just throw them away when they burn out. This time when I was changing a bulb a "Lightbulb" went off in my head and I thought why not use them for something. Sooo, I decided to do a search on how to clean out a lightbulb and found a site that offered basic instructions on how to go about it. One warning I will give is that you need to be super careful when you "break" out the black end of the bulb because it is razor sharp. You can use these for vases like I did or you could wrap the top with wire and hang them or fill them with tinsle for the holidays and so much more. Lightbulb Vases You Will Need: Clear Lighbulbs Needle nose plyers Small screwdriver Large Washers E6000 Glue Flowers • Gather your supplies • Use your plyers to grip the little center "button" and pull hard to get it out. • Take a mini screwdriver and start popping out the black piece over the trashcan. Simple, Unique and Pretty!
Make it Modern: DIY Two-Tone Sail Rope Hammock
This might be the perfect summer project. Weaving is an amazing way to relax. The repetition and handiwork are incredibly cathartic—and when you’re done, you’ve made a place in which you can lay back and lounge. That said, when you’re making things on your own, it’s easy to get caught up on what you don’t have instead of embracing what you do. When I started this project, I fell into that trap: I didn’t have enough room to weave something so large, I couldn’t mount hooks in my brick and plaster walls, and there was no way I could carve the time out of my schedule to do something as time-intensive as weaving. Still, I was intent on working with the massive amount of rope I’d acquired, so I just went ahead and swung into the project I had in mind… and it worked! This particular geometric pattern holds better than a traditional hammock weave, and the sail rope adds a nice touch of nautical contrast. For a 6’ hammock, you’ll need: A. Pull the knot taut, and you’re set.
Paint Swirl Vases
Hello all, thanks for all the nice compliments on the courtyard project! I’m going a little crazy this week coordinating all the details for our big weekend over at our Alma House charity project which starts on Friday. There are three rooms to tackle and so much to do! It may get a little bit slow around here this week, but I’ll have a lot of exciting things to reveal next week. I was going through some pics yesterday and completely forgot to post this super simple DIY project. It involves two things: a glass vessel and some craft paint. The vases were inspired by a kid craft project- my daughter’s Girl Scout troop made some paint swirl ornaments before the Christmas break and the idea stuck with me. I started with some simple vases found at a craft store – look for the more sculptural ones, then stop over in the paint aisle and choose a few colors of acrylic craft paint. Start by adding a few drops of one color and then adding one more on top. Tags: paint swirl vases
Do not stand at my grave and weep
Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep is a poem written in 1932 by Mary Elizabeth Frye. Although the origin of the poem was disputed until later in her life, Mary Frye's authorship was confirmed in 1998 after research by Abigail Van Buren, a newspaper columnist.[1] Full text[edit] Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on the snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die. Origins[edit] Mary Frye, who was living in Baltimore at the time, wrote the poem in 1932. Mary Frye circulated the poem privately, never publishing or copyrighting it. The poem was introduced to many in Britain when it was read by the father of a soldier killed by a bomb in Northern Ireland. BBC poll[edit] ... Rocky J.
10 Tips To Help You Throw a Great Party Without Losing Your Mind (Or Blowing Your Budget) — Entertaining Tips from The Kitchn
Throwing a party can be great fun, but it can also be extremely stressful. Where are the napkins? Shoot, you forgot to pick up the wine. Peace, friends. Tip #1: Stick with recipes you know well. 1. 2. 3. 4. Tip #7: Set the table the night before. 5. 6. 7. 8. Tip #10: Start your guests with drinks & nibbles while you finish up in the kitchen. 9. 10. What are your tips for a stress-free party? (Image credits: Leela Cyd; Danielle Tsi; Gabriela Herman)
Loving this crazy life!: Last minute Easter DIY Projects!
It's Good Friday today. How is this year flying by so quickly? I'm planning an Easter Egg Hunt for the girls and brunch for us, my parents & a couple of friends on Easter Sunday. I only have a few itty bitty Easter decorations around the house. So, I went to my handy dandy Easter board on Pinterest and picked out some cute and easy DIY projects to do over the next couple of days. Here is a cute centerpiece. Here's another simple project that I can involve Zoe & Mia in. This may be a neat treat for the ladies. Here is another centerpiece. Cat, over at Food Family Finds has these pictures separate, but I had to create a mini collage so you could see them all together and get the full idea of how cool this project is. Pass on by these fantastic blogs and show them some love.
DIY Marbled Glassware
When graphic designer and artist Joanna Bean Martin shared with us her technique for marbling the bottoms of glassware with nail polish, we couldn’t wait to try it ourselves. Who knew it would be such an easy way to add color and pattern to your next tablescape or party? Remember, the brighter and bolder colors you use, the more the glasses will radiate and glow. You’ll need:flat bottomed glasswarevariety of colorful nail polishclear nail polisha disposable plastic containernail polish removerpainters tapetoothpicks Mask off the bottom of the glass with painters tape. Fill a disposable, plastic container with water. Layer the colors one on top of the other. Submerge the bottom of the glass into the polish. Allow to dry completely before applying a layer of clear polish. Once everything has dried, remove the painters tape and touch up with nail polish remover and a cotton swab. Your glowing glasses are finished! Bottoms up!
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