Metal Flowers Picture Tutorial
I am just in love with my metal flowers!! Love making them in all different sizes and shapes. Getting better at each time! So many ways you can use them.
DIY Triangle Shelves
Photo: A Beautiful Mess This fun little project comes via the ladies over at A Beautiful Mess, combining the love of collectables, with the modern twist. Printers trays are back in fashion (though avid collectors will say they've always been in style!), there is something rather special about showcasing our little treasures and keepsakes and these DIY shelves offer just the ticket. You'll find step-by-step instructions and photos at the link below.
Alice's Soda Can Bookmarks
What does Wonderland's Alice have to do with Christmas? Absolutely nothing. Except that the same procedure with which I made her 'Drink me' bookmark I employed to make a more Christmas-y version. (PDFs of each design included.)
Making Fused Plastic
March 12th, 2013 I’ve been wanting to experiment with fused plastic for ages so what better place to try it out than here on Tutorial Tuesday and share my experiences with you. I’ve got lots of plastic bags stored in the kitchen from a few online supermarket deliveries we’ve done since Milo was born and I’ve just never got round to taking them back to the supermarkets for recycling. Good job too as then I wouldn’t have any bags to experiment with. As I was experimenting and learning at the same time, the images in the tutorial below show different bags all at different stages – I hope it’s not too confusing!
DIY Eco Friendly Packaging
February 26th, 2013 Have you ever needed to find a box to package up a gift in a hurry? Look no further than the simple plastic PET bottle you have in your kitchen.
8 Clever Uses for Plastic Straws
Have you ever pried a straw out of the mouth of a young child, only to find it macerated and dripping in saliva? Let’s all let out a collective “eeeewww.” In general, my “clever uses” articles are meant to teach people how to get a second use out of something disposable. In the case of straws, I’m honestly going to have to suggest that you be very picky about which straws you reuse.
Easy DIY Chicken Wire Pendant Lights
In need of some whimsical, Anthropologie-style accent lighting? Try your hand at these simple DIY chicken wire pendant lights! These babies are so easy to make, they practically don't need a tutorial -- but check out the how-to on A Subtle Revelry for tips and some more pretty photos! DIY Chicken Wire Pendant Lights by A Subtle Revelry Tagged : How-To, Inspiration, chicken wire
Fresh Steamer Trunk Makeover
I'm torn. I kinda love the rough, pirate-y personality of this steamer trunk before its makeover. But I also love it after its makeover. Shannon, to whom the trunk belongs, taped out the leather straps, the wood cross beams and metal parts and then painted it, using a sanding block after the paint was dry to bring back a little of that roughness. The outcome is completely fresh.
DIY Idea: Make a Reclaimed Wood Planter Wall
Move over, wallpaper. Take a hike, paint! There's a new accent wall treatment in town -- and it's green from head to toe. Reclaimed, up-cycled materials?
Bench Gets Colorful Rag-Rug Makeover
Courtney turned the ho-hum, painfully traditional bench you see above into the most colorful, fun and funky bench ever using--of all things--a rag rug. (Genius.) The bench is destine to be a favorite in the teenage girl's room for which it was made. To read and see more about the makeover, head on over to A Little Glass Box.
