Home DIY

Lamp Makeover

2018-07-28T19:52:00.000-07:00

I have been looking for a lamp to put in my daughters room. I finally found one at a thrift store yesterday for $1.41. I have no idea where they got that price, but yes, $1.41. source.

After the makeover- the lamp is so cute and goes with Madi's room so well!!

Here is the lamp before, I know- not very girly. It definitely needed a makeover.

I did not want to spend any money, so I gathered items around the house-

Spray Paint, Hot Glue, Lace and Material

I started to make flowers out of the material and glue them on the lamp shade. I did not really know what kind of pattern I wanted, so I just started making them and gluing them on.

Here is how I made the flowers...

Tear the material in about a 3 inch strip and tie a knot at the end.

Twist and glue the material as you twist it around the knot.

Keep twisting and gluing until you get the desired size of the flower.

Here is what the lamp looks like after. I spray painted the base of it white and added flowers all over the lampshade.

Before Makeover

After Makeover

My daughters room with the lamp in it.

Air Dry Clay Rabbit DIY

2018-07-23T17:12:00.000-07:00

Air Dry Clay Rabbit DIY

Rabbit Body size: 48 x 54 x 15mm / 1.89 x 2.13 x 0.59" Ears size: 27 x 26 x 6mm / 1.06 x 1.02 x 0.24" Carrot size: 28 x 12 x 7mm / 1.1 x 0.47 x 0.28" Rabbit Bottom size: 28 x 41 x 12mm / 1.1 x 1.61 x 0.47" Perfect for any baby shower projects Create a rabbit for your craft projects using our highly detail hand sculpted mould. This mould also includes a carrot and a Rabbits bottom that is perfect for projects where you want to show the Rabbit burrowing into something.
Katy Sue Designs

Salt Dough Crafts DIY On Video

2018-07-23T09:33:00.001-07:00

Ideal Home

Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to make pretty decorative bowls using salt dough.

Driftwood Holiday Table Centerpiece DIY

2018-07-23T08:59:00.000-07:00

RunwayDoneMYWAY
Driftwood HolidayTable Centerpiece DIY.
Dress up your dinner table with a holiday table centerpiece. Today we will glam up OUR TABLE with a driftwood centerpiece in a few easy steps. Embellishing driftwood is a unique centerpiece idea. You can glam it up or keep it rustic if you like rustic style decor.
You can easily make it look shabby chic or add flowers and candles with a bit of faux fur like we did. Holiday centerpiece should be a conversation piece, so have fun with the design option you choose. Cheap, Quick and Easy are words I keep in mind when creating home decor hacks.

This holiday table centerpiece HACK shows hidden potentials little items can have and how to use them for designing and decorating. This DIY project was Created to help people who want to design and decorate their homes on A Budget!
This is a DIY How-To Video showing Quick And Easy Step By Step Tutorials to make It Easy for Viewers to follow along in creating the same decor. The easy design in this video shows how we can achieve Fabulousness in our Homes On A Budget.

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Dried Up Flowers Into Pressed Works of Art

2018-05-21T08:44:00.001-07:00

Have you ever wished you could extend the life of a bouquet of flowers? Doing so is easier than you think. And no, we haven’t found some anti-aging miracle for plants, but we have discovered a lot of DIY projects using pressed flowers. By preserving and flattening these blooms, you are giving them a new lease on life. Once dried—and optionally, pressed—they can be used in many, sometimes unexpected, ways.
The preservation of plants is a long tradition that dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times; pressing them was a way for botanists to record and analyze different species. The practice continued to the Victorian era, where the focus was on nature’s beauty to be admired forever.
Nowadays, our attitude towards pressed flower art is akin to the Victorians. Thanks to Pinterest, the possibilities for what you can make seem endless. From custom phone cases to wall hangings, the applications range from practical to decorative—but each will get your creative juices flowing.

Dried Flower Wreath by Olga Prinku

With a bit of tulle fabric as your canvas, you can create decorative wreaths of dried berries and flowers. Hang them on your wall or use them as a unique way to frame the world.

Temporary Tattoos by Kirbie Johnson

Photo: Popsugar

Yes, you can make temporary tattoos from pressed flowers. Kirbie Johnson of Popsugar did so by applying the dried petals to her skin and using brush-on eyelash adhesive to secure them in a place. She was able to keep them on for two days—even with showering.

Room Spray by Designlovefest

Photo: Designlovefest

Using essential oils and dried flower buds, you can create your own great-smelling spray for your home.

Floral Bath Salts by Almost Makes Perfect

Photo: Almost Makes Perfect

Creating these bath salts is similar to creating the room spray—the dried flowers are a pretty accent to the essential oils and Epsom salts.

Flower Petal Paper by Burnetts Boards

Photo: Burnetts Boards

It’s easier than you think to make your own paper; add an extra touch of romance by adding pressed and dried flowers to the mix.

Gift Wrapping Accent by Coven and Co.

Dried flowers can be a beautiful way of making your ordinary wrapping extraordinary. Just tuck and tack them behind a hemp-string bowl for a rustic look.

Floral Phone Case by Lotus Wei

Photo: Lotus Wei

Add a springtime touch to your phone—all you need a clear phone case and your favorite pressed flowers. Best of all, this DIY allows you to change out the blooms as often as you like.

DIY How to make Ballerina Canvas Wall Art

2018-02-02T13:12:00.001-08:00

A detailed tutorial on how to make a panel with a ballerina. You make download http://what2craft.info/how-make/ picture of a ballerina, print and make copy it using carbon paper on a panel.
Afro Cat

12 AMAZING DIYs ROOM DECOR! Easy Crafts Ideas at Home

2018-02-02T13:07:00.001-08:00

12 AMAZING DIYs ROOM DECOR! Easy Crafts Ideas at Home

Amazing Compilations

DIY: GOLD TREE Out Of Branches

2018-02-02T12:53:00.000-08:00

DIY: GOLD TREE Out Of Branches

Sharon she so fabulous

Centerpiece Ideas: DIY Glamorous Candleholder Centerpiece

2018-02-02T11:50:00.001-08:00

Hello friends! on this video i show you how to create this glamorous turquoise and silver rhinestones candleholder centerpiece. This glam centerpiece can be the perfect decoration to add that wow factor to your special event. This centerpiece is ideal for weddings, baby showers, anniversary parties, bridal party or any special event that needs an elegant look at an affordable price because most of the items i used for this DIY are from the dollar tree store. This centerpiece can also be the perfect decoration for your home. For more ideas ideas like this one, please subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell so you can be notified overtime i upload a video. I upload videos every Friday afternoons. Thank you so much for watching, subscribing and commenting! (SplendidIdeasWithMaria)

40 GENIUS TRICKS THAT'LL MAKE EVERYONE'S LIFE MUCH EASIER

2017-12-18T15:36:00.000-08:00

5-Minute Crafts

DIY Jewelry On Video

2017-12-15T12:30:00.001-08:00

Watch these amazing DIY Jewelry Videos provided by Lu-Ann Skaggs

Gift Wrapping Ideas: Video Tutorials

2017-12-10T08:54:00.001-08:00

Viveca's Decoupage on Glass

2017-12-06T20:28:00.002-08:00

Viveca Moller

A short video about my decoupage and how I create it.

How To Use Dollar Tree Placemats

2017-12-06T19:42:00.000-08:00

Miss Monificent

Hi guys, Welcome back! I am back with another, yes another Dollar Tree DIY.

I purchase these placemats from the Dollar Tree awhile ago knowing I would come up with a way to use them other than there intended purpose. I hope you guys like what I came up with! If you do give it a big thumbs up. If you are visiting I ask that you please stay awhile by hitting that loyal (Subscribe) button down below and come back for more fun! As always I appreciate you guys for watching! God bless!

Materials:
4 11x14 black picture frames
1 green paper placemat
3 pack jute twine
1 large mirror in gold frame
4 1inch felt pads for feet of tray
6ft 1.83m gold floral wire

Items not from Dollar Tree:
Spray paint 2 colors 1 for placemat and other for picture frames
E6000 gkue
Hot glue

Brazilian Embroidery. Video Master Class

2017-12-05T07:33:00.000-08:00

BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY| cast on stitch

DIY Beautiful Homemade Decorations for Christmas

2017-12-02T20:44:00.002-08:00

Beautiful homemade decorations for Christmas

Napkin Folding Techniques

2017-11-29T08:05:00.002-08:00

Napkin Folding Techniques That Will Blow Your Guests Away

5 Hot Glue Gun Life Hacks For Crafting

2017-11-26T16:11:00.000-08:00

5 Hot Glue Gun Life Hacks For Crafting

SURPRISING WAYS TO USE COCA COLA EVERYDAY

2017-11-26T16:03:00.003-08:00

27 TOTALLY SURPRISING WAYS TO USE COCA COLA EVERYDAY

DIY: Wooden bead star decoration

2017-11-20T14:06:00.000-08:00

JASON DORDAY/Stuff

DIY: Wooden beaded star

Perfect for a Scandi themed Christmas, these wooden beaded stars will look great hung up on the tree.
EQUIPMENT:
48 wooden beads per star
26 gauge wire (or higher)
Wire cutters
Cord or ribbon
Scissors

Your skin will love this delicious smelling DIY coffee scrub!

2017-11-11T00:11:00.001-08:00

The caffeine in coffee will work wonders on your lackluster, sagging skin.

Tania Tarafdar

When it comes to scrubs, sugar has always stolen the limelight. While we love sugar, there are so many delicious ingredients and scents that deserve a little love. After all, sugar is not the only scrub with beauty benefits. We are advocates of all things coffee and the coffee body scrub is also good enough to eat. The caffeine in coffee will work wonders on your lacklustre, sagging skin. You can whip up this coffee face scrub recommended by cosmetologist Nandita Das with just a few things in your kitchen. No doubt the smell of the mixture is amazing but the glow you will get after use will be even better. The biggest plus about this recipe is that you can double it up and use it as a body scrub too.

To prepare this delicious body scrub, you will need,

1 tablespoon of coffee grounds
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons of ground oats
2 tablespoons ground oats
2 teaspoons cinnamon powder

You need to follow these steps to prepare the scrub
Combine the coffee, oats, honey and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir it well to form a paste and then gently apply the mixture on your skin. Make sure that you do not rub the mixture and pat it carefully onto your skin, avoiding any contact with your eyes. Leave the mixture on to settle for 20 minutes before you rinse your skin with lukewarm water. If your skin is sensitive, make sure that you reduce the amount of cinnamon or omit it entirely. Cinnamon does not suit sensitive skin.

Perks of using the scrub
Coffee is rich in antioxidants that will prevent any free-radical damage, oats are exfoliating and will scrape off any dead skin cell. Honey will moisturise your skin and remove any blemishes and cinnamon will brighten up your skin. source

DIY photo candles

2017-11-10T22:33:00.003-08:00

HelloGiggles

As the holiday season approaches, we tend to panic over what to get friends and family. With everyday expenses and travel, the struggle to find extra money in the bank by November and December is real. The easy go-to gift is often a framed picture from a favorite memory together or, you know, a candle. But what if you combined the two?

If you’re sick of buying the same frame and candles while shopping last minute, it’s time for a remix. Introducing the DIY photo candle: This craft will feel super unique and personal for anyone you gift it to. Check out the video below for instructions on how to make it. Your ingenuity will blow everyone away this holiday season by making two gifts become one.

DIY Photo Candles

Materials:
Candles
Printer paper
Tissue paper
Scissors
Tape
Parchment paper
Hair dryer
Oven mitt

Instructions:
1. Cut out a rectangle of of tissue paper slightly smaller than the printer paper. Tape it to the printer paper using one long strip where the paper first enters the printer.
2. Print photos out on the tissue paper and cut them out.
3. Place the tissue paper photo onto the candle and cover tightly with parchment paper.
4. Hold onto it firmly with an oven mitt and heat the photo evenly with a hair dryer until the picture becomes clearer and has fused to the candle.
5. Carefully peel away the parchment paper.

10 Minute DIY Thanksgiving Decorations

2017-11-08T22:25:00.000-08:00

As much as I love crafting and making decorations, most of my time is spent creating for my clients’ painting and wedding projects. I’d love to have a moment to try out projects from Pinterest or think up some crafty goodness to share here on this blog, but heck…I’m lucky if I can manage a load of laundry and keep up with my kids’ schedules, while running this business and meeting work project deadlines. I try to get into the spirit of each season by doing some sort of decorating, but unless we’re hosting a holiday gathering, the effort is limited to items we’ve saved from previous years or things I find around the house. And it has to be something I can throw together quickly. source

So, I’m keeping it short and sweet with this post by sharing a really, really, REALLY quick DIY for Thanksgiving. We’re going to a relative’s home for Thanksgiving Dinner, so I just wanted something little for the mantel and our kitchen table. Of course, I always have duck/duct tape (yes, in gold)…and with leftover mini pumpkins from Halloween and leaves that had fallen from the magnolia tree in our front yard, I put something together in about 10 minutes (for each project) while waiting for a load of a laundry to dry and for a client to give me print approval…

Here’s a quick, easy and inexpensive idea for table coverings or placemats. Use kraft paper (I cover the entire table with kraft paper, which I have a huge roll of at all times in my studio) and write “thankful for” with a few lines at each place setting. You can draw some pretty designs to indicate each place setting or accent where the plates and utensils will be placed. Write the guest’s name above “thankful for” instead of using place cards. I’ve done this for my ladies wine club so we can write down comments or ratings for each wine and dinner parties for listing menu items. For appetizers and dishes, I write the food indicators directly onto the kraft paper and draw an arrow pointing to the actual dish. Clean up is a breeze…just roll up the paper and toss in the recycle bin.

Paper Crafts : How to Make DIY Easy Handmade Paper Bag

2017-11-07T02:17:00.003-08:00

Introduction: Paper Crafts : How to Make DIY Easy Handmade Paper Bag

There are endless options to make when you talk abouteasy Paper Crafts then the most basic of easy paper crafts is learning how to make DIY Easy Handmade Paper Bagthat will not only make for a cute paper bag but also a handmade gift idea for the various special days like Birthdays, Christmas gifts, Valentines Day Gift Ideas, Halloween or even Mother's Day. With the help of an easy step by step tutorial on how to make a DIY Handmade Paper Bag it is even more fun!
Let us learn how to make DIY Easy Handmade Paper Bag

Step 1: Material Required!

Basic craft Supplies that you need to make the DIY Handmade Paper Bag:
Printed paper
Colored paper
Cutter
Adhesive
Pencil
Ruler
Satin Ribbon
Velcro
Decorative Stones

Step 2: Let's Begin!

Cut out a square and fold it to divide it in 3 equal columns.
Each column must contain 3 squares, each square measuring 7 x 7 cm.
Fold the four corners(half of the corner triangles) inwards and cut them using a ruler and a cutter to get a octagon shaped paper like this.

Step 3: Fold the Paper!

Fold the Octagon shaped paper to make 3 bisecting creases on all sides.
Fold the corner triangles inwards, to bring up the sides of the paper bag.
Keep in mind to keep the center square intact.

Step 4: Build Your Paper Bag!

Take a Printed paper and follow the same procedure to make the squares and creases on it.
Apply adhesive on the white side of the printed paper and paste the colored paper onto it.
Refold the pasted papers again to make the bag,
In this way you will get such a printed paper bag on the outside with a colorful paper on the inside.
Cut 1.5 cm wide strips of printed and colored paper.
Paste the printed strip on the colored strip and add the locking flap to the easy paper bag.
Cut traingular shaped zigzag strips and paste them as the border for the paper bag.

Step 5: Add the Last Touches!

Take the satin ribbon and adjust the length of the handles as per you need.
Cut the satin ribbon and paste them.

Step 6: Your DIY Easy Handmade Paper Bag Is Ready!

It just takes a few minutes and the most basic of your craft supplies to learn how to make a DIY Easy Handmade Paper Bagthat works perfectly as a fun DIY Home Crafts Project and also the easiest simple paper craft and handmade gift idea ever.So waste no time in thinking the next DIY Paper Craft Project and watch the complete step by step tutorial on how to make this Cute DIY Handmade Paper Bag !

How to DIY foil wedding invitations

2017-11-07T02:10:00.002-08:00

I often get asked how to print in metallic gold foil at home. Although you can't print directly in metallic gold from any home inkjet or laser printer, there are a couple of ways you can add gold foil to your DIY wedding invitations right at home. Source.
Being the thrifty lady that I am, this first method is the least expensive one out there. to get started you will need:
1. Inexpensive Laminator. I found this one for under $20 on amazon
2. Deco Foil. Available in many colors, also on amazon. $6-7 for 5 6x12 sheets
3. Laser printer. You can print on your own laser printer at home like I did, or use a place like staples. Inkjet prints will not work.

How to DIY Gold Foil Invitations:

I started with one of my new Swell & Grand invitation templates. I customized the invitation at home using Word and printed the design on my laser printer.In this example I am going to use gold foil on the couple's names, so I made sure that those names were printed in a dark black.

I then trimmed the design using a paper cutter.Next, I cut a piece of gold foil to size and laid it on top of the part of the image I wanted foiled. The foil will stick to any printed area, so make sure your foil isn't covering any other text.
This is the main factor in the cost of your DIY invitation, the more foil, the more expensive. This amount of coverage allows me to get 25 invitations our of each roll of foil, costing me .30 cents an invitation for the foil.
I then took a regular piece of text weight copy paper and folded it in half. Place your invitation with the gold foil on top inside the paper folder. Place the folder insider the laminator. I had mine on the 5mil, high heat setting. You may need to use the lower setting depending on how thick your card stock is.
The invitation will take about 30 seconds to run through the machine. Finally, open the folder and peel away the foil! I found that smooth paper gives the best foil coverage. The resulting foil will not chip, flake, or rub off.
Check out the video at the top of the post or on Instagram to see it shine. I couldn't believe how easy this was and how well the foil stuck!
I'm glad it was only $28 bucks to pick up the supplies and give it a shot. Until I heard of this method I had been considering the Minc, a $150 foil machine from Heidi Swapp. Besides the expensive price of the machine, the foil sheets are also much more pricey. Using her machine would pretty much negate any cost savings from DIY, so I'm not going to review it.

Sure, the $20 laminator isn't as cute as the Minc - but it does the trick!
I'll break down the final cost for 100 DIY gold foil invitations using this method and laminator for those budget savvy brides out there:
Paper Source Cardstock: .19 cents per invitation
Foil: .30 cents per invitation
Laminator: 19.95
Total cost for 100 invitations including supplies: $68.95 or .69 cents an invitation!