Posts tagged: tree
A Tree Bookcase
By DIY Maven
This tree bookcase's creator, Shawn Soh, was inspired by a memory of folding pieces of paper and tucking them between the branches of a tree. » READ MORE
A Giant Bonsai? Nope, just a Tree Pot.
By Chrisjob
Made of two identical sides, the Tree Pot gives an established arbol the look of a potted tree. With no cutting, digging, or root reassesment necessary, the Tree Pot by PID plays with scale and arrangement, and provides a perfect place to sit.
I likes.
Two Fun Bits of Tree Limb Design.
By ChrisjobI've always been a fan of the faux bois aesthetic, but lately, I'm digging on a little vrai bois art. These two pieces captured my fancy this week.
First, this iPod dock made from salvaged wood isn't just a tongue-in-cheek comment on the connections between nature and technology. It actually works. The limb is routed and drilled to make space for the circuitry and speakers. Via.
DIY low budget eco Christmas Tree
By intouchoz
Who says a Christmas tree has to be pine or spruce - or even green for that matter? Use your imagination and create a Christmas tree that is unique.
Rather than buying an artificial tree or a fresh tree that will end up on the sidewalk come January 1, opt to take a walk in the backyard or nature for your own unique tree.
When it comes to decorating that tree, making ornaments and garlands from gingerbread, Christmas cards, popcorn and cranberri » READ MORE
How To: Three Contemporary Paper Garlands.
By ChrisjobPaper rings are very fine things, but why not try something a little more ambitious this year. Design*Sponge offers three twists on the classic paper garland, with quite impressive results, indeed.
Faux Bois Rectangular Chain
Folded Paper "Chewing Gum" Chain
No-Glue 2D Ring Garland
Caution! Christmas Light Safety Tips.
By Chrisjob
Whether they're outside, inside, or perhaps a bit of both, Christmas lights are connected to your home circuit, and as with anything, especially those outside, you gots to be safe.
Here's a few tips from Suite101 to keep the fires in the yule logs and the shocks on your face when you open the perfect gift.
• Leaving lights on while not at home
• Christmas Tree Advice
• Extension Cords
• Stringing lights together
• » READ MORE
Project Runway Inspired: Wraparound Swirly Tie Skirt
By ModHomeEcTeacher
The Indianapolis Art Center had their annual Student Show with awards on Friday night. You may remember seeing a creative fourteen year old boy in a post I did last summer. He won the Most Creative Award for the Youth and Teen division, as well as the Art Center's Staff Favorite Award.
A Project Runway tie skirt inspired him but he chose to run the ties diagonally to get the maximum swirl fromt he bias cut ties. (Can you believe he kne » READ MORE
20 DIY Tree Toppers.
By ChrisjobToss out your hand-me-down angel from the early eighties or your dime-store brass Victorian star and throw your own artwork atop your Christmas tree this year. From atomic pop to country to deco glam, BHG offers twenty how-tos to create your own tree topper.
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
How To Make an Applique
By threadbangerDo you have a piece of clothing that fits you perfectly, but is just so boring? There are a few solutions to your problem, but in this episode of Threadbanger, Rob and Corinne are talking about Appliques. Its an awesome way to fire up your wardrobe and give your clothes your own creative edge! Also, subscribe to threadbanger on itunes!!
1. First you must decide which garment in your closet needs some sprucing.
2. Decide on an image you » READ MORE
30 Uses for a Dead Tree.
By ChrisjobIf you logged on to your local Craigslist, chances are you'd see at least one household with a dead or recently removed tree, begging for someone to help reuse the material. "Cool," you'd say, "but what would I do with a dead tree?"
DIYLife has 30 ideas.
1. Leave it standing.
2. Turn it into yard art.
CUT IT UP
3. Use planks for fencing.
4. Build a big brush pile for wildlife.
5. Make garden mulch.
6. Use it for firewood and/or kindling.
How To Make Easy Plush Ornaments.
By ChrisjobDon't let the availability of ornaments at Hallmark determine what you can put on your tree. Want a komodo dragon or headless gingerbread man dripping from your boughs? Make one! (Note: this project was a lesson in the whip-stitch for my young friend. We worked on this project together, and she did all the handstitching on the edges.)
- Craft felt
- Needle and thread
- Buttons, beads, ribbons, and other crafty accoutrement
- Polyster batting
- Penc » READ MORE
A No Cost, Tangle Free Way to Store Holiday Lights.
By ChrisjobTree lights are notoriously nefarious. They get twisted and tangled and knotted, and the bulbs burn and short out. Some folks even avoid the frustration and purchase new sets each year. But with a little planning 'round New Years, your lights can be in perfect shape come tree time.
Materials
- Rectangle of cardboard or shirt box lid/base
- Utility knife
- Cutting surface:scrap plywood, healing cutting mat, or workbench
- String of lights
1.Using the utlity » READ MORE
Modern, Flat-Packed Christmas Tree.
By Chrisjob Treehugger points us to this modern, plywood tree: "For the modernist not tied to tradition, they've designed a reusable, flat-pack tree to decorate your home in the spirit of a greener holiday for years to come."The plywood "tree," which really consists of four identical CNC-routed planes that fold together when not in use (and for ultra-efficient shipping), may not be quite as festive (and green, in color at least) as a more traditional tree, » READ MORE
Super Easy DIY CD Ornament
By getchoretroSave those AOL CDs and fill your Christmas tree with pretty, reflective ornaments.
All You Need is:
- Two CDs you don't need
- Gold Cord
- Tacky Glue or Low Temp Glue Gun
- Gemstones
Instructions:
Glue two CDs back-to-back, sandwiching a loop of cord between them for hanging.
Decorate with gemstones and glitter. Other decoration suggestions:
- Use Decorative Ribbon and wrap around the CD (innner circle to outer edge all the way around)
- Use » READ MORE
Replant Your Christmas Tree, and Use It Year After Year.
By Chrisjob"Long to watch this year's Christmas tree get bigger every year? Simply pick a variety of tree that's right for your climate, take good care of it during the holidays, plant it well and it will grace your garden for decades to come. Gardening by the Yard host Paul James talks about the best varieties for later planting and gives tips on how to take your living tree through the holidays and beyond."
DIY Mid-Century Modern Tree Ornament (for under $1.00!)
By ChrisjobI came across these charming ceramic ornaments a few weeks ago, and I instantly fell in love with there playful spacey-ness and simple elegance. $35 for the pair isn't prohibitively expensive, but as usual, I reckoned a DIY attempt was worth a shot.
Total cost: $0.73, plus a bit of spray paint.
Materials
- Ping pong ball
- Small nail and scrap wood or cardboard
- Electric drill or drill press
- Varying drill bits
- White gloss spray paint
- Craft knife, such as a » READ MORE
Make Kirigami Christmas Trees
By DIY MavenIf you’ve ever folded a sheet of paper and snipped it up to make a snowflake, you’ve done kirigami. Basically, kirigami (from the Japanese ‘kiri’ = to cut and ‘gami’ = paper) is a variation of origami, except the artist is allowed to make small cuts in the paper. Here are two ways to make kirigami Christmas trees. The first is a lovely 3D version. The second, and much easier project, would be a great way to fashion Christmas cards.
Dreaming of A Green Christmas...
By ChrisjobYou know environmentally responsible holiday celebrations have arrived when the country's biggest publications - such as Time magazine, Newsweek, and National Geographic - are offering tips.
Enjoy a greener Christmas with suggestions from these articles:
Urban Outfitters’ Christmas Tree Lot
By DIY MavenUrban Outfitters has a most excellent Christmas tree collection. Here are some of my personal favorites.
Charley Brown’s pathetic little twig of a tree ($24).
Straight from Whoville is the Whoville tree ($20).
For the grow-your-own crowd is this Christmas tree that sprouts greenery via a magic potion ($8).
And finally, for the geek in all of us, the motherboard Christmas tree ($10).
Visit Urban Outfitters for more variations of the traditional tan » READ MORE
