Posts tagged: newspaper
Sew a Newspaper Dress.
By ChrisjobKnow 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 we do 'em.
My New design Read&Roll
By drench
Just a couple of days ago i have finished Read&Roll project. Now i am working on marketing.
Hope you like it.
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Here are some blogs that posted and reviewed Read&Roll: » READ MORE
How to Spin Newspapers into Yarn
By DIY Maven
Some old newspapers, a spindle and a pair of scissors, that’s all it takes to spin newspaper into yarn. Okay, you might not want to make a sweater out of it, but it could make lovely baskets, totes and even rugs, just to name a few of the possibilities. To learn the entire process, head on over to greenupgrader.com. Via.
How to Make Beads from Newspaper.
By Chrisjob
The only thing cooler than a wicked craft project is a wicked craft project that recycles. The process is similar to the "papermaking" you did in second grade: Rip up small pieces of newspaper, mix with water to break down the paper fibers, shape and squeeze out the water.
I wonder what would happen if you put these in a rock tumbler?
For full instructions, visit A Storybook Life.
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Going Green Without Starting From Scratch.
By Chrisjob"Consumer interest in green construction has continued to grow, but few people can afford to build an environmentally friendly house from the ground up. They don't have to, says architect Kelly Lerner, co-author of Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House." Mary Ellen from the Off the Shelf section of the Washington Post sat down with Lerner to discuss green construction, the two most important steps to take, and how to account to your loca » READ MORE
Wrapping Paper and Bow Conservation
By DIY Maven
Running out of wrapping paper and bows and need more FAST? I saw this on Martha yesterday and put the Curbly spin to it.
Supplies
Newspaper
What little wrapping paper you have left
Scissors
Tape
Martha’s Wrap
Wrap your present in newsprint. I like the stock quotes as they make a nice, uniform background.
Cut a strip of wrapping paper to circumference the present, fold in edges, wrap around package, tape strip together in back of present.
Maven’s Bow
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Fake Paper Pictures: Capitalizing on a Stupid Idea
By DIY MavenBeside using newsprint to gauge furniture placement, you can use it to determine layout of pictures/art before you take hammer to nail.
So Easy You Don’t Need a "Need" List
Just measure and cut your newsprint to the size of the pictures/art you want to display. Tape and, better yet, RE-tape them to the wall of your choosing until you have them in the positions desired. And then hammer away. This also works great if you’re using those marvelous » READ MORE
