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How To : Recycled Denim Coil Basket
I finally had a chance to write up the tutorial for the denim basket I made. I hope you enjoy it!
- 29th May
2012 - 29
- 24th May
2012 - 24
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Done, done, DONE! Officially finished my lace parasol. Visit my Ravelry page for more info.
- 24th May
2012 - 24
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- 24th May
2012 - 24
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Stamp collection. (by violet288)
- 22nd May
2012 - 22
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(via Fruit Balloons DIY)
- 22nd May
2012 - 22
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I’ve finished all the Father’s Day cards on my list, so guess what I’ll be posting.
This one’s for my brother John. He’s an oiler, climbs into those big ol’ mining trucks like Ukes and gets down and dirty.
I took a page from a pad of paper with grunge/steampunky-ish images on it and attached a few gear-cog-type embellishments. Silver lettering spells out his name. I used a simple gold brad on the inside. You can’t see it, but I traced around the images on the inside with a sparkle-silver pen to give it a hint of a glint. (I digitally covered the mushy hand-written sentiment, so there isn’t actually a weird grey box.)
Even though I tell my big brother how much he means to me, I don’t think he realizes just how much. He’s one of the funniest, hard-working, loyal, most endearing guys you’d ever want to meet. I love him a lot.
- 21st May
2012 - 21
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The Atlanta Institute of Stitches and Crafts is joining us at our summer Indie Craft Experience on June 2-3. They are hosting a craft competition…what??? Yup! That’s right.
They say, “We are super excited to announce that we will be holding a craft competition at this year’s summer Indie Craft Experience show, with great prizes and guaranteed fun! We’ve teamed up with Binders Art Supply to bring you a super crafty competition.”
Learn more about the competition and how to get involved here.
(via stitchesandcrafts)
- 13th May
2012 - 13
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(via titancia)
- 13th May
2012 - 13
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The “Uncanny Heart” Bowl | Family Chic by Camilla Fabbri
Groovy recycling project from Family Chic.
- 10th May
2012 - 10
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- 7th May
2012 - 07
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- 4th May
2012 - 04
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My House of Goodwill - Framed Monogram
I’m always looking for unique picture frames to add to my wall galleries so I always make sure I stroll through the artwork aisle at Goodwill.
On one visit, I spied my eyes on this angelic print surrounded by an ornate frame. My eyes looked beyond the print and straight to the wooden frame. Although the gold was a bit much for me, I fell in love with the frame and had no idea what I’d do with it, but knew I had to bring it home.
First, I decided to paint it to coordinate with our home, so I separated the canvas board from the frame and used heirloom white spray paint to cover both pieces. I then used a antique glaze, found at craft stores, to layer over the heirloom white. What’s nice about a glaze is that you can rub on and wipe off as little or a lot to achieve the look you like. The small bottle was less than $3 and a little goes a long way.
After brainstorming a bit, I decided I wanted a monogram in the center and since I don’t own a vinyl cutting machine, I found a source online where I could have an affordable monogram made to my specifications. After I received a preview image of the vinyl, I felt the single “G” needed something more so I played around and decided to add the year my husband and I were married, “Estab. 1992”.
I took my time making sure I had the vinyl positioned correctly then rubbed the it onto the canvas board. I was a bit nervous to apply the vinyl but I worked on it slowly and the result was better than I expected.
The frame is quite substantial and hangs in our kitchen eating area. I love that it’s unique and it gives me the satisfaction that I did it myself!
My project is a nice reminder of our wedding day and that we just recently celebrate 20 years together!
Have you created something unique that represents you? I’d love to hear about it.
Take care,
The Goodwill Gal
email: TheGoodwillGal@gmail.com
- 20th April
2012 - 20
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- 14th April
2012 - 14
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017 (by Art By Handyman Chad)
- 5th April
2012 - 05
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DIY Felt Rug! « nest design studio { blog }
I cannot begin to tell you how happy this makes me. Not just or it’s sheer awesomeness but because now I have something to do with the giant drawer of felt I have acquired. While I cannot attest to how easy to clean this would be as a loor mat, I think as a table runner or shelf liner it would be perfect. (Some scotch guard and a lint roller and you’re good to go.)
