Posts tagged: tutorial
8 Killer Halloween How-Tos!
By Chrisjob
So, I found this great collection of Halloween and Fall How-To projects, and at first, I was like "I'ma share the fondant pumpkins;" and then, "No, I'ma do those drilled LED pumpkins, or perhaps that crazy bat!"
How to Make a Wooden Box Mosaic
By simplyfunstuff
If you want to make mosaics like the two shown above, all you need is a cigar box and some easy to find materials from your local home improvement store.
Materials:
- Tiles of desired color
- Hammer
- Tile cutter
- Glue (we used Acryl Pro tile adhesive)
- Sand Based Tile Grout
- Wooden Cigar Box (available at cigar or smoke shops)
- Paint or stain
- Spray Polyurethane
- Sponge
- Plastic Knives or Palette Knives
- Paint brush
- Paper towels
- Pai » READ MORE
Make Push Pins with Miniature Tiles
By simplyfunstuffI was dying to use miniature glass tiles for something ever since I saw them while perusing the tile aisling at my local home improvement store. How about push pins? Very functional and easy to make.
- Mini Glass Tiles (available at home improvement stores). They come in packs like these:
- cheapo plain thumb tacks
- glue (hot glue will work)
To see how I made them, go to my step-by-step tutorial by clicking on this » READ MORE
Record Lamp
By Runeshai
Yet another lighting link from me... I've been wondering lately what to do with all the CDs and DVDs I've collected that haven't burned correctly and whatnot. Usually I use them for coasters, but I don't need more than 2-3, and I've got well over 30 discs.
Et voila! I found this today (all hail Instructables), and I may just try it out at some point. If only for a cool-colored experiment.
Link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-made-from » READ MORE
Reversible Tank Top Beach Tote (No sewing machine required!)
By simplyfunstuffIf you're like me, you probably have a lot of stuff in your closet that you never wear. Well here is a way to upcycle those old tank tops into useful and oh-so-cute reversible beach totes. And the best part is, you will not need a sewing machine (which is good, because I don't have one or any clue how to sew)!
The key to this project is to fold the fabric in such a way that you never see the fabric glue. If you do this successfully, you will » READ MORE
Steampunk Pocket Knife
By Runeshai
This is basically a DIY swiss army knife tutorial I found the other day, perusing Instructables. It's pretty cool, uses pretty standard tools, but I iimagine once you've got one of them down, you'd be able to pull off some more decently, and get creative with the tools you included. That could be a cool part - see what crazy tools you could add tp each one you made.
http://www.instructables.com/id/make-a-Steampunk-pen-knife/
What differen » READ MORE
Before and After: Wrought Iron Bench
By ModHomeEcTeacher
An ordinary iron bench with a white vinyl top is the perfect beginning upholstery project to dig into on a summer day.
The benefits are threefold:
1. It's easy enough for almost anyone to do
2. It delivers instant gratification » READ MORE
How To Make a Button Pillow
By ModHomeEcTeacher
When a certain big Swedish apparel retailer decided to offer a home collection including a hand drawn looking button pillow, it started my wheels turning. It looked completely DIY-able and the collection isn't available in the United States so, what the heck. Here is a step-by-step » READ MORE
Sew Your Own Mailing Envelopes
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Here are some "why didn't I think of that" handmade envelopes seen on DudeCraft. This money saving how-to shows us exactly how sew custom sized, brown paper mailers. Use either Contractor's paper at Home Depot or Lowe's, or recycle your leftover brown paper grocery bags. See the entire tutorial posted » READ MORE
Decorative Recycled Tin Cans
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo by Susan Beal
If you're living in the same weather belt as we are, you've had it with the cold. Instead of stashing old cans under the sink for old grease, put them to work for you. CraftSylish gets you going » READ MORE
DIY Dotted Tissue Paper Lantern
By swelldesigner
Looking for a fun way to jazz up regular paper lanterns? Break out the Collage Pauge™ and some tissue paper and you have a totally new, fresh look for your room!
Here's how you do it. It's soooo ea » READ MORE
Recycled Paper Gift Tag Tutorial
By CraftyGinger
A few months back, I wrote up a tutorial for making gift tags out of recycled present paper, and I thought it would be the perfect first project to share - now that I joined Curbly on December 26th!Haha!
So, I know a lot of you must have a bunch of this stuff sitting around, unless you're super quick to get rid of it, that is! (I can't help but confess that I wait to toss it out because I want to reuse it. I get such nice paper sometimes, » READ MORE
Recycled Bike Tire Wreath: Mock Tutorial
By ModHomeEcTeacher
This recycled wreath project (super easy and cheap) is only a reenactment of one of the very first DIY homeowner projects I pulled off successfully. » READ MORE
Upcycle: Discarded Restaurant Chair Reupholstery
By ModHomeEcTeacher
If you can find a set of sturdy restaurant chair frames, with or without torn vinyl, negotiate a price and load'em up. A local furniture consignment shop had these four stackable sturdy chairs in the corner of the basement. I stripped off the black vinyl from the seats and the upholstered panels that make up the front and back of the seat backs. To discover how to convert restaurant rubbish to kitchen table darlings.... » READ MORE
How-to: Make a Slipcovered Vase
By ModHomeEcTeacher
This easy tutorial came to my attention through Paper and Stitch when I was googling one of my past tutorials to find sites where it was picked up. Ugh, shameful self-centeredness. Nevertheless, it led me to this simply adorable vase slipcover. I'm considering some vase projects these days, so this will go in my "great ideas" folder. This also makes good use of small fabric scraps or "fat quarters" you may find at a quilt shop or fabric » READ MORE
How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans
By threadbangerThreadbanger has been flooded with questions of what to do with old jeans, here is one concoction that won't leave you messy in the kitchen! On this episode of Decor it Yourself, Meg shows us how to make an
apron out of an old pair of jeans. For more information and details, check out the video! For more ideas and tutorials like this, subscribe to Threadheads on iTunes!!
Materials:
Old Jeans
Sewing Machine/Hand Sewing Supplies
Scissors
T » READ MORE
DIY Photo Wall Update
By erinloechnerIt's been awhile since I've checked out this tutorial (which is fabulous, by the way), and in doing so, I'm immediately reminded of Flickr member SimplyPhoto and her excellent photo wall.
Want a wall similar to hers? No problem.
WHAT YOU NEED
Binder clips, paperclips, mini-clothespins... the gamut. You can find these at any local craft or office supply store.
Fishing wire, which you can find at any local sporting goods store.
Two pushpins for ea » READ MORE
Think Spring? Think Clean.
By erinloechnerSpring cleaning is like my LEAST favorite thing to do in the entire world. So naturally, it's a good thing the brains over at Real Simple have created the MOTHER of all Spring Cleaning Tutorials. I've listed a few of my favorite tips below, but feel free to check out Real Simple's archives for more fabulous expert advice!
WALLS
Arrange furniture
six inches from walls instead of flush against them so there will be
fewer smudges from bumping t » READ MORE
DIY: Ten Minute Grommet Workshop
By ModHomeEcTeacher
While helping a friend with her booth for a trade show, we learned how to install grommets simply and frustration-free. If you are needing grommets installed for a craft, drapes, shower curtains, drawstring totebags or your handsewn tent, DO NOT think that a grommet kit from a fabric store will be sufficient. Try to get a semi-industrial kit from the hardware store. They are heavier duty and the pricing is more reasonable. If you really wan » READ MORE
Macro Photography - It's the Little Things That Count
By ErinManning
I've had a lot of requests lately for more information about macro photography, so as a little Valentine's gift to you - I've written a step-by-step guide for capturing those close-ups.
Have you seen a beautiful photograph in a book or magazine that captures all the detail of a flower or insect, close-up? The art of taking pictures of things extremely close-up is called macro photography. Professional photographers have expensive cameras and len » READ MORE
