Do you need a cute spring wreath that costs under $15 and can be made in about 10 minutes? This simple, minimalist spring wreath is super easy (and super cute). Trust me.
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Showing posts with label Tutorial. Show all posts
Furniture Makeover Tutorial: Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint and Paper Napkin Decoupage
Today I'd like to show you a new way to use an old technique to brighten up painted furniture. I used printed paper napkins as a part of the makeover for this customer piece. The flowers and butterflies on the Miss Mustard Seed milk paint table above are paper napkins which have been decoupaged onto the piece using Mod Podge.
Product Review: Fusion Mineral Paint, General Finishes Gel Stain,Gel Topcoat
Today I'm reviewing three different products that you have probably been hearing a lot about: Fusion Mineral Paint and General Finishes Gel Stain (Java) and Gel TopCoat. These are the products that I used to make over this sweet little book table for a customer.
Clothespin Snowman {Ornament Day 11}
Happy Day 11 of the 12 days of DIY Christmas Ornaments! Is anyone still reading?! Today we're making a sweet clothespin snowman dressed in felt and carrying a pipe cleaner candy cane.
Mason Jar Ring Recycled Card Shadowbox {Ornament Day 10}
Today's ornament can be made from things that you probably already have on hand: a mason canning jar lid ring and an old Christmas card. Okay, there are a couple of other items but the majority of this project is those two things.
Bleached Pinecone Woodland Gnome {Ornament Day 9}
...pin it... and forget it.
Simple Popsicle Stick Sled {Ornament Day 8}
Have you ever made a sled out of Popsicle sticks? If you haven't, I hope that you do now. This ornament is a great DIY to share with your children. Adults should cut the sticks and drill the holes but grade school aged children should be able to do the assembly.
Polar Express Bell Quote Ornament {Ornament Day 7}
When my oldest was in first grade, his favorite bedtime story book at Christmas time was, "The Polar Express." For those of you who may not know the story, it's about a young boy who boards a magical train to the north pole on Christmas Eve. In the illustrations of the story, the young boy is wearing a plaid flannel bathrobe over his pajamas.
No Sew Felt Horse Head Candy Cane Cover {Ornament Day 6}
Today we're making a replica of one of my favorite ornaments from my childhood: this felt horse head candy cane cover. Let me answer one question before we start: Why does it say "No Sew: when the photo shows stitching? The answer: I chose to stitch mine. The original was made using glue. It was lime green, a red rick rack "mane" and a gold rick rack harness. I've updated mine just slightly so that it better matches my style.
Vintage Style Glitter Star {Ornament Day 5}
Today, I'm continuing with a vintage vibe for this wood star ornament that features a pipe cleaner edge and a vintage sheet music rosette in addition to a simple white, silver and gold color scheme.
This ornament looks much harder to create than it actually is. The beauty is in the details!
Vintage Style Bottle Brush Tree {Ornament Day 4}
Today I'm going to show you how to make a vintage style bottle brush Christmas tree ornament using a thread spool for the base. This gold and white miniature tree is reminiscent of ornaments from the 1940's and 1950's. It's not difficult to make but does require a bit of patience (and bright light and a good pair of tweezers!)
DIY Fall Wheat Bundle Table Decoration
Do you need a fall table centerpiece? Do you have five minutes? If you answered "Yes" to those two questions and have access to just a couple of simple supplies, you can make this DIY wheat bundle table decoration.
Black and Gray Painted Dresser : Webster's Challk Paint Powder
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited by my sweet friends at Restyle to try a product that they carry called Webster's Chalk Paint Powder. I had a dresser that needed a makeover and I had decided on black and gray. I wanted to use a chalk finish paint but I didn't really want to purchase two quarts of paint because I knew that I really only needed a couple of cups of paint or less.
DIY Giant Free Standing Paper flowers on Pipe Stems.
If you're looking for cheap and easy decor for a party or outdoor wedding or reception that will make a BIG statement...consider making some of these giant flowers! As promised when I shared the yellow black and white summer storefront window that I created at the shop last week, today I'm showing you how to DIY the giant free standing paper flowers on electric conduit pipe stems that I used in the display.
The process for making the flowers is pretty simple. To make the "petals", make two stacks with 7 sheets of newspaper in each. Accordion fold the stacks of paper with each fold about 1 1/2 inches wide. After folding, place the stacks side by side and wrap two pieces of 12 inch long floral wire around the center, twisting once. Cut the ends so that they are rounded for about 2 inches.
To make the centers, accordion fold 4 sheets of tissue paper and cut them in half (enough for two flower centers). Wrap a single piece of 12 inch floral wire around the center of the accordion then cut the ends into "strips" being careful not to cut all the way through the center (I left about an inch in the middle). After cutting the strips, either separate or "scrunch" them with your fingers until they look messy and fluffy.
Add the tissue paper piece to the center of the folded flower petals by twisting the wire around the petals once.
Carefully fan out the petals and begin to fluff them by pulling them toward the center, one piece at a time, working your way around the flower until all layers are separated.
Adjust as needed. Next, form the stems by cutting electrical conduit pipe to different lengths (mine range in length from 3 feet to 6 feet). Bend the top of the pipe into a gentle arch using a conduit bender or by standing on the pipe and pulling gently on the end to bend it upwardworking your way slowly down about 1/4 the pipe. Add a bend in the center if you're adding leaves.
At the curved end of the stem, attach a 1 1/2 inch screw connector. To this, add 4 inch blank octagonal plate with the center punched out and attach it with a locknut.
In the spirit of full disclosure, Kelly's husband, Patrick is an electrician. I explained what I wanted and he put these together for me but it IS an easy DIY. You can find all of the parts at your local home improvement center.
Last, make a base out of 2x4 wood. Cut two pieces that are 12 to 14 inches long. Form an X. add two 4 to 5 inch long blocks beneath the upper "arm" to stabilize. Glue or nail the base together. Drill a hole through the center to accept the conduit (I used 3/4").
Wire the paper flower to the plate and fasten securely. (You may also want to glue the flower to the plate, I am going to re-use the "stems" so mine are wired on).
Place the flower in the base (add leaves if desired) and wrap the plate and the stem in plastic wrap. Tape the plastic wrap into place at the bottom where the stem meets the base.
Stand a few in your living room...or driveway...or use them to decorate your shop...or party.
These giant paper flowers are an easy and inexpensive way to decorate for a party or wedding. They can be made out of tissue paper, newsprint, fabric, or even plastic table cloths. You'll see these giant flowers again, I promise. I've already got plans to change them for fall...and maybe winter! Oh...and don't you think that they'd make fabulous giant daffodils in the spring!?
Creating a Chippy Farmstyle Finish on New Wood {Milk Paint Tutorial}
Today, I'm going to show you how to achieve that rustic, chippy, farmhouse style finish that milk paint is famous for. I'm creating an aged finish on brand new wood using another Ikea step stool. It's the same one that I used in the post about using milk paint on new wood without bonding agent that I wrote a couple of weeks ago. The finish that I'm creating today is completely different.
How to Create a Non-Chippy Milk Paint Finish on Raw Wood
I couple of weeks ago, I made a trek to my local IKEA to look at cabinets for Phase 2 of the renovation here at the farmhouse. Of course, once I finished that, I spent the next hour and a half looking at everything else including a couple of these adorable, unfinished, step stools. I just knew that they would be perfect to use to
Semi Homemade Strawberry Cupcakes {Easy Dessert}
Have I mentioned, lately, how much I love my 14 year old electric oven? No? Really?!
You look surprised.
Don't be. The reason that I haven't mentioned how much I adore my oven is probably because I don't.
Not. One. Bit.
How to Make Easy Wooden Christmas Stocking Holders
Today, I'm delighted to be a part of a group of 30 incredible bloggers who are sharing ideas for creating a hand made holiday in your home. Yesterday I finally decided to finish decorating our mantel for the holidays.
Yes, I realize that Christmas is only two and a half weeks away...but my sons don't get home from college for another week so if you don't say anything, I won't.
How to Make A Christmas Stocking (Free Pattern)
I've always loved Christmas stockings. Especially when they're home made...and easy! Don't let these photos fool you. These stockings are super simple to make and the pattern is really easy to adapt.
Reclaimed Wood Easter Bunny Art {Tutorial}
You've probably guessed after seeing my Stenciled Burlap Bunny Table Runner and Upcycled Baby Food Jar Bunny Candy Holders that I have a bunny "thing" going on at our home this spring.
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