This post on howtobuild.org caught my eye because I was actually looking to do some metal painting this coming weekend.
This is just a handy checklist of things to do before you decide to actually start the painting process.
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DIY Hairbow Canvas: Practical and Easy
This one is practical and easy!
Using an inexpensive canvas, ribbon and hot glue gun, create a beautiful hairbow organizer to hang like artwork on your wall.
And the best part – it works!
Get the idea details at the … Read the rest
Gorgeous DIY Button Wall Art Made From Old Plates
Jen likes buttons – and she cannot lie! LOL!
Converting old plates into button art is inspiring and clever. And Jen from DrawingsUnderTheTable has done just that.
And she is right, these will make a great addition to a baby … Read the rest
Hanging Cement Vase
The ladies at theMerryThought have created this sweet little round hanging pot for flower vases – so pretty and industrial 🙂
Our sister site, Craftbits recently featured DIY Brooches made out of cement. Is cement making a foray into crafts?… Read the rest
Upholster A Box Spring Mattress
It’s easy and cheap to upholster a box spring if bed skirts aren’t your thing.
Sarah from WhileTheySnooze shows you how: Upholster a box spring.… Read the rest
DIY Mirrored Vase
Home Decor is never cheap.
It can however be when you are inspired and choose to make it yourself. A simple project, easy to do in under 30 minutes and adds so much element to your home decor. Nobody will … Read the rest
No Sew Anthropologie DIY Tea Towel
Katie Wade, guest blogging at Henry Happened, shows you how to make Anthro inspired tea towels.
These towels feature butterfly prints and are no sew: DIY Butterfly Tea Towels.… Read the rest
No-Sew DIY Hexagon Clock
Hexagons can be difficult because of the Y seams, but this technique involves NO sewing, so it appeals to a larger crowd.
Also, when we typically see fat quarter projects, they usually include several quarters. This clock only requires 1!… Read the rest
Chiffon and Tulle Flower Chandelier
This is a a tutorial for a tulle and flower chandelier. The fluttery, girly look of the chandelier makes it a great decoration for a girl’s room or a baby shower. It doesn’t require too much special equipment or supplies, … Read the rest
A House with a Jaguar Car On the Wall (And other oddities)
Yes, you read it right.
This house has a real Jaguar car being used as a vertical bookshelf, a chandelier made of teapots and stairs made of skateboard decks.
Wow! Just wow!
Go get more pictures at Design Milk: Dutch … Read the rest
Using Milk Crates in your next DIY project? Don’t! It’s Illegal!
I had no idea either! At home and garden and on our sister site, Craftbits.com, we use milk crates
for a variety of projects.
However, if you go by this article in the ModernFarmer, use of milk crates for anything … Read the rest
Solve all your storage problems with this innovative solution
Combine staircases with storage. What a clever idea.
I am sure this has been thought of before – but Japanese architect Kotaro Anzai borrowed this technique and created a custom-built kaidan dansu, or staircase cabinet, to connect the living room … Read the rest
Succulent Initial Wreath
This is a great tutorial to make you own Succulent Initial Wreath.
With just a couple of tools required, you can design you own one of a kind statement piece for the patio, yard, or even hang on the front … Read the rest
Win $2000 in Solo Design Contest
SOLO recently launched its Up for Anything Design Challenge to help inspire the next design on a Heavy Duty paper plate. Participants can upload an original image to the SOLO Up for Anything Design Challenge tab on Facebook.
The entry … Read the rest
Awesome Landscape Floor Installation
Dutch artist Suzan Drummen designs are a real labor of love. She uses crystals, chromed metal, precious stones, mirrors, and optical glass to create installations on floors that are awe inspiring, creative and visual feasts.
Go check her website for … Read the rest