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you knew i was going to make one. they are all over pinterest....(i still am not signed up for pinterest because i don't have time for one more thing but browsing is fun!) so we made one. How to ... a book tutorial an ‘old book cover’ journal, it's my first tutorial, so I hope it’s ok and easy to follow. Any comments welcome! Also, if anyone actually makes one, I'd love to see it! 1. 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:30 am, Posted by Chris Groves | Internet 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Topics: At Home Project Ideas , Creative DIY Home Projects , Do It Yourself Projects for 2012 , Fun How To Projects , What to Do with Extra Stuff Are you bored and have a bunch of extra little items hanging around here and there? Well we were in the same boat so we decided to round up 20 different awesome at home projects you can do.
{DIY} Paper Lantern & PomPom Grouping Since the Sisters’ room is so jam-packed with things that I made myself, I thought I’d share with you how I did them over the next week or so (or how ever long it takes to fit it all in!!)! That’s what you’ve really been wanting anyway, right? Some of these projects I’ve shared over that last year in whole or in part, but since so many of you are new—(WELCOME!!! I’m ecstatic that you’ve found your way here & like what you see enough to come back!)— I thought I’d start by re-sharing some of those projects so everything could be found in one place. I have a hard enough time hunting down stuff that I know is there, let alone trying to find something that I hope might be there!
mad in crafts: PROJECT GALLERY It’s cold! We’ve been pretty spoiled this winter weather-wise, but it’s been pretty darn chilly the past few days. Fortunately, I can turn the thermostat up a notch or two or throw on my Snuggie (after wrestling it away from my husband!) and get all cozy and comfy. Puking Pastilles» Blog Archive » Free Car CD Holder / Case Tutorial You’ll love this little piece of sunshine in your car! Not only is it fabulously chic, it holds all your favorite Muse music and DVD’s. And as an added bonus, you get to use up a bunch of scraps from your stash! This free sewing tutorial was a winner of the Scrap Buster Contest over at Sew, Mama Sew! Enjoy! Be sure to add your photos of your CD case to the new Puking Pastilles Flickr Pool to win awesome prizes!
Red Velvet Kit Club: Ya'll Ready For This? Jen has some wonderful creations to share and a pretty neat tutorial. Ready? I hope so. Bedside Journal 10 Popular DIY Ideas From Pinterest Over the past few weeks, our Cool DIY Projects board on Pinterest has exploded - from a few thousand followers to now over 160,000. We've collected around 200 pins so far, creative ideas that run the gamut - from drinks and desserts to costumes and crafts. More than anything, they're ideas that just inspire us to live more colorfully. Gift Ideas for Poor Creative Souls (10) Posted by: Cathy on May 22, 2012 Tagged in: Untagged I just loved this Paint swatch chandelier! What a wonderful idea and those paint swatches you can pick up for free. You can use an old lampshade and use the frame or pick up an old one from the thrift store.
Shadow Box Photo Display for Photographers Need help turning your post-vacation keepsake clutter into a divine display? Our resident do-it-yourself expert, Ashley Campbell, has just what you’ve been looking for: As spring break and summer approach many families begin planning vacations and time to just enjoy being together. In my family unpacking from a trip often includes trying to find places to store or display random keepsakes we’ve picked up along the way.
Paper Flower Key Holder / Mark Montano Difficulty Rating: Beginner Tags If you need a quick 'just because' gift for someone, this is it! It’s simple to make, couldn’t be less expensive and we can all use one. Make Your Own Moleskine-Like-Notebook What we'll make: Your very own Moleskine-like-notebook/journal/sketchbook. The one we'll be making is 3.5 x 5.5 x .5 inches. I use this size because it fits nicely into my back or front pants pocket. Strangely enough it is also the same size as the Moleskine notebook.
25 Handmade Gifts Under $5 If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them.