Primitive Folk Art by Old World Primitives self-watering planter from found dresser drawers Materials:*- (3) found dresser drawers ***Before you get the other materials, take careful measurements and know what you're working with. The length and width of any drawer determines the size of the screen/basket(s) you'll need; the height of the bottom drawer determines the height of the ABS pipes, etc. - 1 piece of 2" diameter PVC pipe (length should be the total height of all drawers stacked, or slightly longer)- 3 pieces of 3" diameter ABS pipe (about 1/3 of the total height)- 2 plastic baskets (or something stiff and porous enough to serve as a nontoxic, waterproof, weight-bearing screen)- outdoor stain & sealant combo wood finish, or paint for waterproofing- brush- wood glue- drill- utility knife- wire, string, or cable ties- landscape tarp, opaque plastic bag, or river rocks- potting mix- fertilizer- plant(s) or seed(s) *from the hardware store, .99 store, nursery, your local curb, or the Craigslist free section
D*S diy projects for ladies’ home journal A few months ago, we were asked to contribute some holiday gift DIY projects to the December/January issue of Ladies’ Home Journal. The magazine has just hit stands, and our projects are now available to view on their website! Some of these are variations on past projects, while others — like the vintage book tablet case and the coiled rope bowls — are brand spankin’ new. If you have any free time over the holiday weekend, you should definitely consider these projects for getting a jump start on your holiday gift-making. My cat was so pissed that he couldn’t sit on the fish-shaped cat scratch pad before it went off to be photographed that I know what I’ll be working on next :) Click here to view the projects and full instructions. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday everyone! Image above: A trio of coiled rope nesting bowls in gold and neutrals make a chic, easy hostess gift. Image above: Make a vintage book iPad or e-reader case with a linen lining.
CollageLAB Could you get mad at these faces? | Petsyy Just images of some precious, adorable little bastards with which to warm your very heart and soul today. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go punch several surrounding walls just to feel manly again. Last two images via ( Daily Puppy ) tramp art frames The history of tramp art woodworking has its mysteries. Some say it’s the work of self-taught hobos; others say it’s the work of detail-oriented craftsmen. The main method of wood carving used in this art form is called chip carving. Chip carving creates notches and pyramid shapes into your wood material. I am a huge fan of self-taught and outsider art. For more information on the history of Tramp Art, click here to check out Amy’s Past + Present post on the topic. Read the full how-to after the jump! Materials cutting boardX-Acto kniferulerbalsa wood1/2″ steel metal pyramidsphoto frames (I used the IKEA NYTTJA; it fits the 1/2″ studs nicely.)strong glue (I suggest E6000.)spray paintmedium-grit sand paper Instructions 1. 2. 3. Here are samples of how to achieve some basic tramp art looks. Here is an example of how to decorate the more elaborate frame: 4. 5. You’re done!
A Beautiful Mess Before & After: Crazy Beautiful Toy Kitchen :: Green Your Decor 23.2K Flares23.2K Flares × LOOKING for more DIY play kitchens? Click here for a roundup with lots more projects, photos and ideas, including a DIY toy workbench for a little boy! And if you like this post, Subscribe to Green Your Decor for more DIY projects and green ideas! I like to think of myself as pretty crafty. I usually post the “after” picture first, with a before picture later. Gorgeous! Read the details at Giggleberry Creations. Looking for more DIY projects? mail basket Spontaneous piles seem to form around my house. Mail is probably the most often piled culprit. Why worry about opening mail and filing it when you can stack it up for a week? If you feel the same but are looking for a way to appease the neat freaks in your life, why not make a cool-looking basket for it? See the full how-to after the jump! Materials 5/8″ wide hardwood dowel1 x 2 hardwood boardleather strapsheavy waxed threadtacks Tools sawdrill presspocket screw jigdrilltack hammerleather hole punch or awlheavy waxed threadleather needle Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
How to cut glass I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string. I got LOT’S of requests for a tutorial on how I DID THIS! So here it is. FINALLY! You will be able to learn how to cut glass. I want to warn you. It’s best to triple your yarn because it will burn longer! Soak it GOOD! I like to tie my yarn where I want my glass to “cut” then quickly pour polish remover over the string again. Get a big bowl with ice and water ready. VERY IMPORTANT! Slowly turn your bottle. You can’t let the flame go OUT then dunk it in the ice water. YAY!!! I reallly hope you enjoyed this tutorial because I had ALOT of requests for it! © Copyright jaderbombllc, All rights Reserved.
cupcakes all natural red velvet cupcakes Since last year, when I posted my all natural red velvet cake, which I made without red food dye, dozens of people have tried my recipe. For some, it worked well, and for some, it did not. Making a cake is hard enough without the addition of carefully balancing the pH levels, and it seemed everything affected the outcome of the color, whether it was the type of flour used, the type of cocoa, fineness of the ground beets, and on and on and on. People in Europe, for some reason, had the most difficult time with it, and I have yet to hear of a reader across the Atlantic who got a red cake at the end of it. caramel filled hi hat cupcakes Or pure sugar. Though I had trouble eating these with all their sugar, I must have had at least four of them. bake sale week: chocolate mini bundts I own a mini bundt pan. vanilla bean cupcakes with strawberry buttercream My son came up with his own joke when he was two, and it goes like this: Why did the chicken cross the road?
vintage trophy coat rack This project has made me so enamored of old trophies that I may have to devote an entire Treasure Hunting post to them, although I’m not sure I could top this re-purposing idea. When paired with a nicely finished piece of hard wood, the shiny metallic trophies actually look modern and . . . classy? Not something I thought I would ever say about a sports trophy. Thank you so much for sharing this idea with us, Colleen! Have a DIY project you’d like to share? CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Eric and I just moved into a new apartment a few months ago and have slowly been making it our own. Materials Instructions 1. 2. (Note: The Forstner bit creates a center indent that can be used as a guide for drilling the mounting holes using the 1/4” drill bit. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DIY guide – draped skirt | Passions for Fashion mandag, 19 september 2011 Her får I den længe ventede DIY guide til at binde en draperet nederdel, som jeg første gang viste i et indlæg fra Kreta. Jeg har brugt et gammelt tørklæde fra H&M, men har I ikke et tørklæde i den stil, kan man købe et langt stykke jersey stof i en stofbutik meget billigt. Mit tørklæde er 2,5 meter langt og 1,5 meter bredt og så har jeg foldet det på midten, så det kun er 75 cm bredt. Hvis I køber et stykke stof der er lidt tykkere, behøver I ikke folde det på midten, bare det ikke er gennemsigtig, of course :) Jeg håber at I kan lide guiden og at den er til at forstå, ellers spørger I bare. Here is a DIY guide on how to tie a draped skirt.
Top 20 Skinny Recipes For 2011 Whew, the Holidays are almost behind us, I can finally exhale and slow down for the next few days and reflect about what a great year it has been for Skinnytaste and myself in 2011. When I started this blog back in 2008, it was just a hobby that I really enjoyed. Never in my dreams would I have imagined what was to come. In March of 2011, I left my full time job and career in the city which allowed me to give my 100% to Skinnytaste and spend more quality time with my baby. And to my surprise, Skinnytaste even won some awards this year! So now it's time to do my yearly round up of your favorite recipes for 2011. Top 20 Skinny Recipes For 2011