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angelajay: Cheap Art Tutorial: 1. Purchase 0.99 cent greeting...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:32:38 -0400

Cheap Art Tutorial:

1. Purchase 0.99 cent greeting cards.

2. Purchase $2.50 frames.

3. Put cards in frames.

4. Hang frames.

5. Admire cheap art while enjoying cheap wine (optional but encouraged).

homemadecrap: DIY Glass Jar Candle Holders via Mark...

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:36:15 -0400

homemadecrap:

DIY Glass Jar Candle Holders via Mark Montano

Keep your old pickle jars, sauce jars, any jars! This is such a cleaver idea….You’ll just need some yarn & white spray paint…

timewilltellaswell: DIY calling cards for real, can’t wait to...

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:27:53 -0400

timewilltellaswell:

DIY calling cards

for real, can’t wait to get a stamp to make some of these.

[via pugly pixel]

This Redhead Said: Love Bed

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:20:57 -0400

This Redhead Said: Love Bed:

thisredheadsaid:

So…. here’s my conundrum. With a 6 foot tall boyfriend, 60 lb. dog, and a girl who likes her space - my bed is simply not big enough. Eventually we’re planning on upgrading to a Cal King (I dream of the day…) but not until we move into “our” house. The one we buy. Not rent.

As such, I don’t…

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craftcafe: noodlehead modern tealight holder tutorial this is...

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:00:06 -0400

craftcafe:

noodlehead

modern tealight holder tutorial

this is lovely! might i suggest some wonderful soy candles to go with it? i bought the tealights in fresh coffee scent for the boyfriend and they are my favorites! i love finding candles that actually give off a scent while burning.

carlee: Materials: * 175 wine corks, plus a few for mistakes *...

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:16:54 -0400

carlee:

Materials:

* 175 wine corks, plus a few for mistakes

* hot glue sticks & gun

* non-adhesive shelf liner

* sharp pocket knife

* cutting board

* rotary cutter and mat

* long ruler or yardstick

* coarse sand paper

Step-by-step instructions here

storagegeek: Make a balloon vase| Family Chic It is exactly...

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:07:12 -0400

storagegeek:

Make a balloon vase| Family Chic

It is exactly what it sounds like and it is awesome. I’ll never look at the colours of balloons the same.

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adrianastyle: Chalkboard wine bottles

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:50:37 -0400

adrianastyle:

Chalkboard wine bottles

genius-idea: Easy peasy wipe off board. View the How to.

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:46:35 -0400

genius-idea:

Easy peasy wipe off board. View the How to.

DIY: Recycled Wine Corks

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:43:56 -0400

sunset-vine:

These are absolutely brilliant! Coming from a “wino” family, these letters would be easy to make a would be loved by all. All you need are corks (lots of them), a wooden letter cutout, hot glue, hanging brackets, and these instructions!

envirolutionary: I’m totally doing this ASAP. Materials: – a...

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:19:31 -0400

envirolutionary:

I’m totally doing this ASAP.

Materials:

– a tiny plant; moss can’t stand direct sunlight, so choose a shadow-loving plant.
- a 7:3 ratio of peat soil and akedama, or bonsai soil
- dry sphagnum moss (you can buy a whole bag at most plant shops)
- scissors
- cotton thread
- nice packing string like twine, hemp or sisal.
- gloves. Yes, it WILL get messy.
- a jar of water
- moss, which you can either buy in a large box or pick yourself in the woods

Instructions
1. Remove as much soil as possible from your tiny plant so that its roots are exposed. Be very thorough but gentle!

2. Mix your peat and akedama soil together. You know the consistency is right when you are able to make a small ball from the earth without it breaking apart.

3. Now that your soil is mixed, start shaping it into a small, orange-sized ball. Use a little bit of water if needed. Think clay or pizza dough.

4. Make sure each ball has enough room to accommodate the roots of your plant.

5. Take a bunch of dry sphagnum moss and wrap it carefully around the roots, making a circular and compact shape. Then tie the cotton string around it several times. This will eventually dissolve.

6. Make a small hole in your soil ball, and gently press the plant inside it. Be careful to “close” the shape back to a sphere

7. Now it’s time for the fun part: take small sheets of moss (any kind of moss) and press them firmly into the soil. Don’t leave any open spaces. Wrap the twine string around the ball as if you are packing a present, and leave the sides as long as needed.

8. Choose a nice, shady place, install a hook and hang your wonderful planet of moss.

9. YOU’RE DONE!

{Editor’s Note: To maintain, water the kokedama with a mist spray bottle once a day. Try to do this early in the morning, to mimic the ‘dew’ effect. }

Craft Tuesday!

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:59:40 -0400

letters2burn:

Need another justification for drinking too much? Turn your wine bottles into vases!

Just make sure you clean it out. It can’t get any easier than that.

If you want you could also peel off the labels and spray paint the bottle as seen here:

popvultureblog: DIY : Polaroid Birth Announcements | Fresh Baked Paper Goods Such a creative...

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:57:09 -0400

popvultureblog:

DIY : Polaroid Birth Announcements | Fresh Baked Paper Goods

Such a creative idea for birth announcements! You could re-vamp them to be engagement announcements, party invitations, etc. Click HERE for the how-to’s.

picaparticularis: Balmy Bliss: How To Make Your Own Lip...

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:50:55 -0400

picaparticularis:

Balmy Bliss: How To Make Your Own Lip Balm

Ashley at Design Sponge’s Small Measures gives us the skinny:

I’ve always felt that the best part of making your own body-care products is the ability to customize them to your (or your recipient’s) fragrance preferences. Lip balm is no exception. In the recipe provided below, feel free to add any essential oil or combination of your choice. If minty freshness is your thing, go for peppermint or spearmint essential oil. If you prefer a floral fragrance, consider a few drops of lavender (which naturally contains antiviral, antiseptic and antibacterial properties, perfect for healing lip infections and keeping others at bay). Want a kiss of spice? Spring for cinnamon or clove oil. There really is no wrong way to go about scenting your balm.

Lips of Bliss Balm

The Goods

4 tbsp. natural beeswax, grated

2 tbsp. coconut oil

5–10 drops essential oil of choice

1/2 tsp. honey or glycerin-based food-grade flavor extracts, such as almond, orange, lemon, etc. (optional)

The Deal

1. Place grated beeswax into a heatproof glass dish (one with a spout and handle is ideal). Add coconut oil to the container (the oil will be solid at room temperature).

2. Add 1 1/2 cups water to a small/medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil and place glass dish with beeswax and coconut oil into the middle of the pot. The beeswax and coconut oil will begin to warm and melt; give the liquid a stir with a metal spoon to fully incorporate the two ingredients.

3. Once melted, remove the glass container from the pot and set on a kitchen cloth or trivet. Turn the heat off on your stove.

4. Add essential oil of choice and flavoring agent, if you’re using one. Stir with the metal spoon to distribute evenly.

5. Pour mixture into your container of choice; cover with a lid.

6. Allow to fully cool. Mixture will be solid at room temperature.

7. Makes enough for one 2-ounce container. For larger batches, simply multiply ingredients by the amount of 2-ounce jars you wish to make.

Recipe: Strawberry Champagne Spritzers

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:19:41 -0400

sunset-vine:

And it’s healthy! All you need is:

1 bottle Sake – any kind will do

1 bottle Champagne

1 pint strawberries

6 meyer lemons

3-4 springs of mint

Vanilla Stevia

Recipe, pictures, and more on how to make these, here!

falling-in-love-tomorrow: DIY: Glass Jar Photo Frames

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:18:04 -0400

falling-in-love-tomorrow:

DIY: Glass Jar Photo Frames