Posts tagged: idea
Couch Arm Cup Holders
By Runeshai
Useful, re-imaginative and darkly hilarious blog Good Rubbish came up with this idea as a birthday present for someone in their life: cup-holders mounted to the couch arms where their beloved one apparently loved to keep their coffee mugs while reading the paper. Some quick and clever DIYing, some scrap wood and a couple of mini-plates (some ash trays might look cool) and they came up with this:
Tissue Pillow
By DaiquiriDivaWith allergy season well on it's way, and cold and flu season not quite over, what better companion to wallowing about in sinus misery than a tissue pillow! Or, as they say on their site,"The perfect gift for all crybabies, for those suffering from heartache or for trashy novel readers. " Here's the original post I found with the pillow for sale, but I can't imagine it would be too hard to DIY.
Curbly Video Quick Tip: Easily Keep Wine and Stocks on Hand For Finishing Recipes.
By Chrisjob
A splash of wine, or deglazing with a broth or stock, can take an average home dish to saucy deliciousness. But, it's impractical to open a new bottle or carton just for a few tablespoons. So watch this video for a fresh idea. » READ MORE
Journaled mat frame
By swelldesigner
Looking for a quick and easy (and cheap) gift idea that's also personal and sincere? Whip up one of these journaled mats in a flash. You simply print out journaled writing (I edited mine in Photoshop) onto label stock, cut, and adhere to a regular mat. No more boring mats and it's an instant conversation piece! For complete instructions (with step by steps), visit my blog.
Here's some other ideas to try along these lines:
– Use children » READ MORE
Upcycle: Turn an Oatmeal Box Into a Pretty Ribbon Holder
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Turn an oatmeal box, baby wipe container, corn meal box or any other cylindrical container into a fabric covered pretty ribbon container. Covering the container with a fun fabric could easily turn this into the perfect handmade gift for the crafty friends in your life. To see the step by step instructions and photographs, read on....
The most clever use for the martini glass since the cosmo!
By swelldesigner
Recently at a friend's wedding, they had a mashed potato bar and it was super yummy. They used a martini glass to serve it up and I thought this was one of the most clever buffet ideas I had seen in a while. They had the works to the side of the fluffy potato goodness - gravy, sour cream, bacon bits, cheese, chives, and salsa. I thought this was not only a great idea for a wedding, but for a future dinner party or evening gathering!
How To: Hide Wires in Between Your Carpet and Wall.
By ChrisjobThis trick is a classic: Instructable-maker Condongolev highlights the basic, but clever, technique of sliding cables, cords, and wires in that tiny groove between the carpet and the wall. Just extend the wire, and use a pointed, but blunt object (like a broken pencil) to push it into the little space. Works great for speaker wire, coax cable, power supplies, etc.
Lampshade Ideas?
By cathigs I went to the Goodwill today and found an awesome vintage muted lime green lamp base. It is sort of an hourglass figure. I will try and post a pic later. But I want to make and/or renovate a lampshade for it- ANY IDEAS??? I am open as far as color options go--Is This Art?
By DIY Maven
A company by the name of Charpics Technologies is billing itself as "First Of It’s Kind." Using some sort of state of the art technology, they convert digital and print media into "charcoal and colored pencil style renderings/simulations." Hmm. Simulations.
One can make the argument that all artistic renderings of "real" objects are simulations of the actual things themselves, even if the things only occur in the imagination. The outcome of th » READ MORE
