Tag Archives: DIY

10 Ways to Use: Woodgrain

    1.  As a book cover Photo from:  http://simplestories.typepad.com/simple_stories/2012/10/so-very-thankful-mini.html 2.  As the background for a scrapbook page Photo from:  http://challengemehappy.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/dt-presentation-heidi-barclay-2/ Photo from:  http://creativit-tonya.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-love-like-no-other.html 3.  As home decor Photo from:  http://creativit-tonya.blogspot.com/2012/09/phewsummer-has-come-to-end.html 4.  Embossed Photo from:  http://leighpenner.blogspot.com/2012/09/inspired-by.html 5.  As a focal point Photo from:  http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/?p=8308 6.  Framing another image Photo from:  http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/2012/09/13/social-club-loves-woodgrain/ 7.  Behind a frame […]

 

Rolled Paper Frame

This is a great project for those “wow, what a good price” items that end up in your cart at Target or wherever you find bargains. Photos and Design by Patricia Roebuck Start with a frame (this was a $2 mirror from Target!)   Measure the width around the mirror.   Cut out several strips […]

Mummified Gauzy Glow Pumpkin Halloween Decoration

This is such a cute idea we found on Pinterest from Better Homes and Gardens! Mummify a Halloween pumpkin with strips of cheesecloth and glow-in-the-dark paint.                     Materials: Cheesecloth Scissors Fabric stiffener Artificial pumpkin Glue gun and hotmelt adhesive 1-inch googly eyes Crafts knife Black acrylic […]

10 Ways to Use: Newsprint

Newsprint and book pages are really very versatile elements to work with.  Here are lots of ideas showing different ways to use newsprint and/or book pages.   1. As a background:     Photo from:  http://paperiesweetness.blogspot.com/2012/09/vintage-cafe.html   Photo from:  http://mylittleshoebox.typepad.com/my-little-shoebox/2012/09/vintage-shop-joy.html      2.  As an embellishment Photo from:  http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2012/04/enjoy.html   Photo from:  http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/2012/07/11/put-a-bird-on-it/     […]

Recycled Book Page Wreath

By Emily Jones Little known fact about me: I originally did this project without a hot glue gun, but I will say that it sure makes things easier. I should really go buy my own. The Nester {one of my faves} uses hers all the time {window mistreatments, adhering a beadboard backsplash} and I’m pretty convinced that it […]

Altered Brad Technique

Next up is this lovely and fun tutorial that Arlene created. You can see that she used Graphic 45 Metal Button Staples on her Little Darlings altered dresser. She used this great technique to add a splash of color and vintage charm to the Metal Button Staples. Learn how it was done in this great […]