Easy No Sew Daybed Bedskirt

It may look like this smart, pleated bedskirt (dust ruffle) was custom made for this daybed bedding ensemble, but oh no. This simple, single pleated fabric panel is attached with velcro to the front bedspring rail. It can be removed and replaced easily for lots of under the bed storage.  KidSmartLiving.com gives you step by step instructions to make a sewn, and a no-sew version of this bedskirt. All you » READ MORE

November 08, 2009

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Free Papercraft: Mid-Century Christmas Village.

The popularity of Christmas village decorama hit the big time during the mid-century modern craze of the post-war United States, but largely, their motifs didn't explore the sharp geometricism of their contemporary era, but harkened back to a more quaint holiday aesthetic of the D » READ MORE

November 07, 2009

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Ikea Hack: The Gorm Shelving Bench.

The Gorm Shelving System from Ikea is a unique offering - it's made of real fir, rather than Ikea's might-as-well-have-invented-it laminate-coated compressed fiberboard recipe. Cool, but the downside? Sometimes softwoods simply ain't straight, and your Gorm ends up a little crooked.

No worries, says Randofo. I'll just make a bench o » READ MORE

November 07, 2009

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Build a Folding Table

A folding table can come in very handy. This little fellow comes to us from Handy Man Wire, who says that it can be constructed out of any wood of your choosing. (Because the maker is using his table on a porch, he built it out of cedar. Stainless steel and brass hardware was chosen for the same reason.) Since you can make it in an afternoon or so, it would be the perfect weekend project. Here's your » READ MORE

November 06, 2009

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The Art of Arranging Art

Pick spot, pound in nail. That's what a lot of us do when we hang art. But did you know, there's actually an art to art-hanging? Rental Decorating shows-and-tells us all about it. Their lesson includes » READ MORE

November 05, 2009

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Sew a Newspaper Dress.

Know how there's some really great final projects in the how-to blogosphere, but the means by which they getcha there are quite muddled and badly conveyed?

This newspaper dress from PrixPrix sho ain't oneofum. With an Instructable as fine as the outcome, this "Old Gray Lady" dress created completely of the New York Times and thread (no tape, glue, or staples) will inspire you with every pleat, fold, and seam. These things can be done, friends, and this is how » READ MORE

November 04, 2009

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How to Open a Wine Bottle With Your Shoe

This fact that this guy is completely plastered does not diminish his ingenuity. As a matter of fact, it makes the feat even more » READ MORE

November 04, 2009

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How To: Vintage-Inspired Partridge Ornament.

Five golden rings.... Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a handmade partridge ornament in your » READ MORE

November 04, 2009

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More Ways to Brighten Your Home

Here in Curblyland we have been experiencing an inordinate amount of cloudy days lately. And it's gettin' to me. The sad part is now that the days are getting shorter, gray days are turning into long dark nights. Great if you're a nocturnal animal or a vampire. I am neither....yet, but if Antonio Banderas's Armand came knocking, I just might answer. But I digress. Here are some more tips (to add to your arsenal) to help you brighten your home on a » READ MORE

November 04, 2009

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How to make glitter and re-ink ornaments.

Amy at Prairie Paper and Ink has created the prettiest ornaments using glitter and stamp pad re-inkers. A very cool thing about these baubles is that the glitter is inside the ball, which means you get all the sparkle without all the pesky glitter dandruff! Amy assures us they're very easy to make too, and you just need a few things to g » READ MORE

November 03, 2009

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