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DIY Pallet Swing Bed

DIY Pallet Swing Bed
Oh the endless things you can do with pallets! A swing bed has been on my “Mike To-Make List” for some time (oh how long that list is! ). There are a number of ways you can make these swing beds. What you’ll need: pallets2 x 4 lumber (we used three 8-foot pieces)drillscrewssawmeasuring taperope**mattress or cushion (we used a standard twin mattress)2-3 vinyl zippered mattress covers* How to do it: Measure the size of the mattress or cushion you’re putting on the pallet and figure out how many pallets you’ll need to use to fit your mattress on. *Not necessary, but will keep your mattress dry & protected **We used a solid braid pro-grade rope. We also covered our mattress with 2 vinyl zippered mattress covers to protect it from moisture and bugs.

DIY: Pallet Gardening Table Why yes, another pallet project coming your way. I’ve only created 328 pallet projects thus far. well maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration… Anyway, I’ve been busy with creating something new and different using pallets. What did I make? I’ve never seen something like this before (maybe it’s on pinterest, but lately it’s been crushing my creative juices so I try to stay clear) Why did I create it? And why did I use pallets? In all, this project cost less than $10 to make and basically the money was spent on hardware. So here is what I gathered to create this Pallet Gardening Table: (6) C-Shaped Screws (they need to be heavy-duty)(4) 4″ Strap HingesWood Screws (for outdoor use) to install hingesSmall C-HooksChain (about 6′ – 7′ in length) – I got a cute yellow chain from Lowe’s(2) Pallets that are the same size Lowe’s put me to the test this month to create something interesting + for the outdoors, so let me show you the process… 1. Once complete, that pallet was set aside. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Beautiful DIY Concrete Fire Bowls For Cool Atmosphere It’s winter, we all look for things to warm our space and souls. What can be better than sitting around the fire with your family and friends? If you don’t have a fireplace at home – then you may use a fire bowl. This project will take just 30 minutes to make. The materials are Sakrete Quickset Concrete, a bunch of rocks, a plastic bowl, a large canned good, chafing dish gel fuel pack, PAM cooking spray, newspaper, plastic tub for mixing concrete, stick to stir concrete. Wheeled Pallet Vertical Planter No, I’m not talking about corrupt Union officials – that was yesterdays Post – today I’m talking about Gardening. Are you a Gardener? Many years ago someone told me that if you get your hands in the dirt, you will never get cancer. A 2010 Dutch study claims to have proved conclusively that gardening reduces stress. They asked one group to cultivate plants in a garden for 30 mins, another to go home and read. Both groups showed decreased stress levels, but the gardeners cortisol levels were lower. Norwegian Scientists attribute this to harmless bacteria found in soil which boosts the ” happy ” hormone – serotin. Beats looking at the Smart Phone all day long don’t you think? I always thought a really good Gardener, was like a really good cook. A really good cook could go to a half empty fridge, start from scratchand produce a meal, a really good Gardener could produce a garden from dried seeds.. Vertical garden boxes for small spaces are great.Bunnings sell them, but they are expensive.

50 Beautiful DIY Wall Art Ideas For Your Home Just weeks away from the Holiday Season and with Halloween almost knocking at the door, many of us are thinking about adding cool new decorations and colorful accessories. With redecoration on the top of everyone’s mind, it is the perfect time to take a look at some of the best DIY wall art ideas around. Instead of splurging a fortune on an art installation, it is time you got a bit more hands on with things. Here is a collection of 50 gorgeous DIY wall art ideas along with links that will lead you to detailed step-by-step guides and tutorials. Colorful Crafts for your Home There are plenty of simple and easy DIY wall art ideas to get started with and most of them barely involve anything beyond a trip to the stationery store at the best. Paper Rosette Backdrop Here is a quick and wonderful way to add color to any setting. Melted Crayon Canvases Bet your kids are going have a whole lot of fun with this one. Bubbles With Tissue Paper Sectioned Canvas Wall Art Modern Wall Art DIY Project

Terrace Garden From Recycled Pallets Comme je vous l’expliquais lors du précédent billet (une terrasse 100% récup à Quimper), une terrasse, des meubles de jardin, des bacs, ainsi qu’une mini-serre et des jardinières réalisées en matériaux de récupération sont maintenant installés devant la médiatheque des Ursulines à Quimper. Vous pourrez y découvrir différentes créations récup pour le jardin : ** cliquez sur les liens pour voir les fiches créatives ** - une banquette en palettes, - des jardinières en caisses de vin, - une chaise longue en palettes, - une mini-serre en CDs, - des bacs en palettes, - une chaise de jardin en palettes Plus d’infos : - Exposition de la terrasse 100% Récup Parvis de la Médiathèque Les Ursulines à Quimper (29000) du 16 au 23 novembre 2013 - Atelier 100% Récup (c’est gratuit) Chapeau Rouge à Quimper (29000) le samedi 23 novembre 2013, de 14 à 16 heures.Pour y participer, il faut s’inscrire auprès de Juliette Foucault au 02 98 98 86 26www.quimper-communaute.fr

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How To Make A Better Strawberry Pallet Planter Over the past year I've come across scores of diy pallet projects, some of them intriguing and others not quite there yet but still having potential. One that I see time and again is the idea of using a single wooden pallet as a strawberry planter. Filled with soil and with plants inserted in the gaps they're usually leaned up against a wall but sometimes bolted on to keep from tumbling over. It's a clever idea but I've steered away from trying it myself because I suspect that they'll require constant watering and erosion control and also because I'm not convinced that they'll work long term. Still I was interested in the idea and with the gift of eight pristine wooden pallets, I started scouring the internet looking for alternative tutorials. First of all, choosing pallets for diy projects involves a bit of know-how. To help you find the right type of pallet for your project I've put together a diagram of what to look for when you spot one. You will need the following materials:

Starfish Patterns - Tatting Patterns by Tattycat You will need two shuttles. If you are using one color, wind continuously. I used size 20 DMC for the solid yellow and size 20 hand dyed thread for the variegated. It will be about 4” in size 20 thread if tatted tightly. Abbreviations R ring C chain + join LJ lock join - picot Clr close ring Rw reverse work Dnrw do not reverse work SS switch shuttles As with all of my patterns, I used front side/back side tatting for this starfish. When joining between rings on the arms – I just find a little space and put it right in the bottom of the previous ring. Rose center: R (2-) x9, 2 clr dnrw tie threads to make a mock picot (if you are using 2 colors you will have to make a 10th picot instead of a mock picot. C 3LJ to 1st picot below, 3LJ to next picot. C 4LJ around to start. C 5LJ around C 6LJ around C 7LJ around C (2-) x3, 2LJ around (there should be a total of 10 spaces around) Arms: *C (2-) x9, 2 rw R 14+14 clr rw LJ to next section of central disc C (2-) x7, 2 rw C (2-) x5, 2 rw Shuttle 2 R4-4 clr dnrw SS

Paracord Laced Pallet, Hanging Chair Stuff you will need- Tools: Drill Saw Lighter Sawzall (optional) Materials: Paracord Pallet (I was able to get by with just one but it all depends on how much usable wood you can get off of each pallet) I used pallet wood because it is hardwood and free but, as with all treated wood, you need to use precaution when handling this wood. I used paracord because it is small yet strong and does not stretch as much as other ropes. » What Is Tatting? Tatted Treasures Tatting is an ancient form of lace making, traditionally frequented by upper class ladies due to the enormous time involved. Notably, Queen Victoria of England and Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria enjoyed tatting. Tatting involves wrapping thread around one or two shuttles and using the shuttles to guide the thread into patterns of knots to create rings and chains in delicate designs. Projects can include doilies, earrings, necklaces, ornaments, bookmarks, baby caps and booties, wedding veils, as well as edgings on handkerchiefs, purses, garments, placemats, note cards, and much, much more. Use tatting to add elegance and flair to your favorite items! Browse the photo gallery to see some of my tatted treasures, or try your hand at tatting with my easy-to-follow Absolute Beginner Tatting Tutorials.

How To Keep The Dirt In A Pallet Planter - 1001 Pallets Many readers ask the question on how to make a clean pallet planter and how to keep the dirt in ! Here is then the result : Here is a simple solution ! That may not be the only one.

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