All-Occasion Chalkboard Banner I admit it. I like to get the most bang for my buck. And that’s what you get with today’s project. It’s an… An un-birthday…check. Because you’re beautiful…check (I didn’t intend for this font to make us see double…my apologies). Because it’s Tuesday…why of course. I know I’m not posting this on a Tuesday, but it just seems to be the cutest, most ordinary of days. :) And a day like that, deserves a little hoot and holler! (* Disclaimer. There is also space for Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, Happy Halloween and Happy New Year to name a few. Want to make one? You’ll need: Chalk cloth (Chalkboard Vinyl) – 1/4 yard is plenty (I used a 1/3 yard cut, split in half) chalk black thread high quality felt (not wool) – 1/4 yard 3 yards ribbon, bias tape, trim (whatever you want to string your banner with) First things first…You need to cure your chalk cloth. You can try rubbing the side of your chalk all over, but if your chalk is new or has snags, it will leave etch marks. Too fun. 1. *Do not wash with water.
Anthro Ordinal Dresser {Knock Off Style} - East Coast Creative Blog Anthro Ordinal Dresser Knock Off So, I have to be honest… When Jess and I told my hubs that we were taking his “Toolbox Dresser” he wasn’t thrilled (it’s been holding his tools in our garage for 5 yrs) and he might have been a tad skeptical that we could turn it into Anthro’s Dresser. We’re a wee bit competitive, so he gave us just the challenge we needed. Step 1: Sanding There were many layers of paint to remove. Each drawer needed to be sanded and then all of the framework for the dresser. We used an orbital sander and a little mouse sander as well. Step 2: Template & Cut We just free-handed a template of the little shape that we needed to cut on each drawer. Sometimes we’re a little intimidated by power tools, but the more we use them, the easier it gets. Step 3: Create a Faux Metal Finish While I was busy doing a jig (AKA jigsawing), Jess used a few spray paints to get the faux metal finish we were going for. And we liked the results much better. Step 4: Fill the Holes Step 6: Poly Time
lovesome Spool Bookcase | Dan Likes This! Tweet I love all things upcycling (<– click there for some examples) especially wooden pallets. Now PinkStiches shows us how to make a cool bookshelf out of s spool: I’m pretty sure most of my spending money goes towards books and fabric. I have more books than I know what to do with and probably ten more books on the way from Barnes & Noble as I’m typing out this post. What do I do? Here is what you’ll need to make your own:A small cable spoolWooden dowels3 to 4 casters (swivel wheels)Molding glueSawMeasuring TapePaintDrill and screws I’ve been asked where you can find these types of spools. To get started, you’ll need to paint your spool and your dowels. After it dries, turn it upside down and position your caskets where you want them. Next, measure the gap between the top and the bottom of the table. Using molding glue, position and place the dowels around the table about a foot apart and hold in place while they dry. Now fill it with books and admire your new bookcase!!
They Turned Concrete into Something Cozy in their Hom Who said concrete could never be elegant? Granted, when you think of materials for making furniture, concrete probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. It is heavy, not comfortable and is difficult to work with unless you’ve been properly trained. Concrete tends to inspire images of industrial factories, not cozy living spaces. Image Source: viralnova First, he made a few molds to test out concrete colors. He used melamine boards to make the concrete molds. He tried over a dozen samples until he found the right color. Next he made the mold for the top of the table. Using a spray gun to distribute the concrete into the mold, he sprayed it up the sides so the tabletop was hollow. This is what the first layer of concrete looked like. He then packed in glass fiber concrete and mesh by hand to reinforce the tabletop. When he finished, the tabletop was just 3/4 inches thick. Next, he made the hollow base. He sanded down the surface for a smooth finish and added a few layers of satin sealer.
cherished*vintage To me, the best part about Halloween, is decorating. Ya know, I never was into seasonal decorating (well...except for Christmas), until I had kids. They get so excited and that makes it so fun!Each year, I like to add something new and change things up a bit. One thing I added this year - the 'BOO' sign I painted for our front porch entry that is bat infested. Inside, I made a bare branch tree swarming with bats - scary! The girls and I cut out bats from black construction paper and hot glued them randomly to the branches. Kinda into bats this year, as you can see - ha! I'll be hosting a Halloween themed get-together next week, and wanted an easy craft for the group to do. I thought fabric pumpkins would be fun and something that everyone could enjoy through Thanksgiving. I used scraps of vintage chenille, driftwood for the stems, and felted wool sweaters for the leaves. Having all the supplies on hand was a bonus! Well, there you have it.
painted glass tabletop I try to get my hands on every material I can think of, and sadly, that means I can never make a quick trip to the hardware store. Even when I plan to rush in and grab a packet of bolts or a can of paint, I always leave three hours later with those things, plus a sample of random plastic tubing and tons of half-formed ideas. But when this project from Kara Paslay landed in my inbox, I ran to the store, bought the supplies, and wasted no time making one of these tabletops myself. This project is so easy to re-create; even the intricate triangle design that Kara has made requires mainly patience and a steady hand. I think this would make a wonderful project for outdoors; since the painting is on the underside of the glass, it can be protected from the elements and easily cleaned. Have a DIY project you’d like to share? Read the full how-to after the jump . . . Like many Design*Sponge readers, I am constantly re-creating my space. Materials Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. You’re done!
Stampendous Tutorials Welcome to my tutorials just for Stampendous! If you click on the title of each photo it will go directly to the tutorial page. Enjoy and have fun :) Happy Birthday Mom Halloween Kiddos - Stampendous Monochromatic Mudpie Jack Sunflower - Stampendous Fall Kiddos Stampendous Damask Pumpkins by Stampendous Fall Leaves Altered Cigar Box Jumbo Sunflower 101 Festive Fall Tutorials These Festive Fall Tutorials should make it easy for you to celebrate all season long. You’ll find anything from a stunning leaf scarf to a Batty Lamp. Oh, and don’t miss any of the amazing wreaths made with acorns, burlap, candy corn and so much more. There’s a little something for everyone on this list, and some of these are sure to make you the envy of all your neighbors…just sayin’! Load up your glue gun and let’s get creative! Oh my gosh…that’s a list to keep you busy!
crafty decorating: painted cork-tile pinboard « the happy home Paradise Desk finansieras på Kickstarter – datorskrivbord utan kabelhärvor - Kringutrustning Sedan urminnes tider har datoranvändare kämpat mot kabelhärvor. Många försöker snygga till datorhörnan med kabelkanaler och buntband, men det finns betydligt elegantare lösningar. En av dessa är att utnyttja skrivbordet. The Paradise desk is the first desk designed completely for computer enthusiasts and gamers who want a premium desk. The concept stems from the idea that a desk should acts like an extension of your computer and all computer devices, including the computer & monitor, directly plug into the desk. Till skillnad från exempelvis Red Harbinger är Paradise Desk inget chassiskrivbord. Själva skrivbordet är en rejäl stålkonstruktion på 157,5 x 71,0 x 77,5 cm, där höjden är justerbar. Paradise Desk har redan redan samlat in närmare 100 000 dollar, betydligt mer än efterfrågade 30 000 dollar. Den som vill ha ett Paradise Desk behöver ställa upp med 349 dollar eller mer, motsvarande cirka 2 300 kronor.
lemontreecreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/doormat-wall-art.html I made these awesome wall hangings last year and they are one of the few decorations in my house that I have never gotten sick of or moved around. I saw the idea in Lowes Creative Solutions and obsessed over it until I could make them for myself. I shared them on my family blog at the time, but I've received so many compliments on them recently that I thought I'd share them here as well. I started off with a few pieces of poplar board, 1 inch x 12 inches x 6 feet. I sanded and stained the boards a dark walnut color, lined the edges with painters tape, and covered the boards with this doormat that I picked up from Lowes. I then spray painted 4 light coats of Valspar's Ivory through the doormat - 2 straight down on the mat and 2 from different angles to try to fill in all of the gaps. I allowed the paint to dry for about 30 minutes after the last coat, and when I pulled the mat off I literally squealed with delight. I'll be linking to these parties this week, so stop by to say hi!!
20 Creative DIY Project Ideas We all have many old and unused items lying around in our homes or garages waiting to be thrown away. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s a great feeling of liberation that comes after shedding old stuff. However, before you start cleaning your home, we want to show you 20 incredibly creative Do It Yourself projects that may change your mind. You’ll learn that a lot of useless items can be transformed into wonderful creations. You can turn an old glove into a cute chipmunk toy, toilet paper rolls into a beautiful floral wall art, plastic bottle into a broom and many more. [Read more...] We’ve been working on this list for a long time, but I’m sure there are many more awesome DIY ideas that we’ve missed. 1. More info: here | Buy: here 2. More info: here 3. More info: here 4. More info: here 5. More info: here 6. More info: here 7. More info: here 8. More info: here 9. More info: here 10. More info: here 11. More info: here 12. More info: Alpha Mom 13. More info: here 14. More info: here 15. 16.
Letter Art « 346 Living 6 Jun Hi All! Hope your Monday is going well. We all know the zinc letters at Anthropologie, right? Well they’re totally cute but at $18 a pop, that just won’t do. I decided to DIY them by using paper mache letters I got at Joann Fabrics. I sprayed it pretty heavy so I could get that blotchy uneven look. And here they are hung up in the kitchen! Ok next up! We used these two colors, first he sprayed the top coat in the lighter gold and then lightly sprayed some of the darker gold over it. Here they are on top of our mantel, I’m obsessed. I love how using two colors made them look a bit more aged and not so perfect. This project was so easy and fun, I seriously want to keep going but can’t think of anything else cute to write. I’m definitely going to do this in the babies room. Like this: Like Loading...