Posts tagged: Decorative
Storing in Style: A Guide to Decorative Organization.
By ChrisjobThough (at least before October) it doesn't seem quite true that "modern living spaces are getting smaller and smaller with each passing day," there's absolutely nothing wrong with attractive and appealing means of stocking your goods.
"Modern designing is becoming an art that finds the fine balance between style, aesthetic joy and utility. And the most important factor that will save you space, is making sure that you get rid of the clutter » READ MORE
DIY Snow Globes
By DIY Maven
Readymade has a fast and so-easy-a-kid-could-do-it tutorial showing us how to make our own custom snow globes. Start with a recycled glass jar--they suggest using a Grey Poupon empty--then use epoxy or glue that won't dissolve in water to attach figures to the underside of its lid. Fill the jar with water and a couple of pinches of glitter. When the glue has fully dried, replace the lid and make it leak-proof by applying a bead of glue or epoxy » READ MORE
Growing a Pumpkin Tree
By DIY Maven
This is one of those 'who knew?' deals. A bush-sized tree that grows mini pumpkins. According to Gardeners' Choice, the plant, capsicum annum, grows to the size of a pepper plant yielding 'beautiful orange-red fruits' that ripen all at the same time.' You can expect your pumpkin tree to be ready to harvest in two months, producing up to 50 pumpkins that are '4 inches wide with pronounced ribs.' How cute would this be in a pot on the patio or de » READ MORE
Decorate Office Supplies with Fabric
By DIY Maven
Put a little life in your drab office supplies by covering them with fabric. Jess at About Orange gives all the details for this craft quicky. The supplies are minimal and include bits of fabric, a scissors, spray adhesive, HeatnBond (optional) and gel medium. Via.
Curbly Video Podcast: How to Turn a Take-Away Container into a Decorative Storage Box
By DIY Maven
Tarting up a take-away container with paper is a fun, fast and easy project. They make beautiful gift boxes, but equally pretty storage boxes as well!
The supplies you’ll need:
A clean takeaway container (to forego the lingering scent of vegetable lo-mein, you can buy new takeaway containers at your local craft store for about a dollar.)
Decorative paper
Spray adhesive
Craft knife
2 metal brads
One large needle
A cutting mat and scissors
And newspa » READ MORE
DIYable Beach Sand Letters
By DIY Maven
From Seaside Inspired, these 6" letters of the alphabet are covered in Cape Cod sand and then clear-coated. They’re 18 bucks a piece, but you can find paper-mache and wooden letters at your local craft store for next to nothing. A slathering of craft glue, a dip in some sand from a nearby beach (or from the craft store) and a spray of fixative and you’d have a viable knock off.
Contemporary Luminarias
By The Paper Studio
Watch our great online video below to make your own contemporary Luminarias
For more information and all your book art needs visit us at www.paperstudio.com
Is there anyway to make these wall decals?
By Inkie1101I don't know if anyone is familiar with these, but they're sort of like those window decals but they're for walls so you can decorate without painting or stenciling. They have commercials for Fatheads, pictures of sports stars. But these are more decorative.
Is there any way to make these on your on? They're great in concept but still expensive.
Tired of the same old pillows you see everywhere??
By madebygirlIf you're looking for decorative pillows, these pillows i've designed are fun, edgy, bright and very rock n roll. Tired of the same crafty looking pillows with flowers ? These exclusive designs are hand-painted, some have faux suede, others have golden antique brass studs etc. These are perfect if you want to add some color or attitude to your home, boutique or reception area.
