Nice and Simple Button Bookmarks
I love creating things from the stuff that I already have at home. So this time I have found a whole pack of colourful paperclips. How can I use them? Following this easy and fast diy project I have made a few cute bookmarks. All you need for one bookmark is a paperclip and a button. Try to use matching colours. I like this idea because to found a necessary page became even easier that with usual paperclip. Things you need: paperclips fancy buttons (or ribbons) Hot glue or E-6000 Felt
New trend: Mandala Stones
Mandala ornaments have been popular for a long time. And this trend go deeper and deeper in different home projects. So today we will try to create some mandala stones. it`s a fine way to make your garden look brighter. The great thing is that you don`t need to practice a lot for painting beautiful stones and you don`t even need some special artistic skills. Just learn different patterns and work with colours. Things you need: stones brushes acrylic paint transparent spray paint
Colourful Garden Markers from Rocks
I know that we have already had with you one project on how to make garden markers. We wrote the names of our greenery. In contrast to our new project it was a little bit boring because our new sign are very bright and colourful. I suppose that your kids will also want to join this diy and help you. It`s very simple and budget-friendly: just grab some stones and paint them. Have fun! Things you need: big and medium-sized rocks, smooth ones work best gouache or acrylic paints outdoor varni...
How to Make Clay Ring Holders
I adore jewelry and try to change it so that it fits my look. So I do it practically every day. I don`t like rooting in special jewelry boxes that is why I decided to make a few ring holders from clay to put there all my rings. There can be any form of your holder. Mine will be mushrooms and cactus. Try to be imaginative! Things you need: Polymer clay Toothpicks Dowel Xacto knife or scissors Small bowl
Funny Crocheted Rat Bookmark
If you like reading and crocheting how can you combine these two activities? Maybe let`s crochet a funny bookmark?! It has got a form of a rat and it reminds me about one wonderful cartoon "Ratatouille". Have you ever seen it? If not, I offer you to switch on your TV and watch it while following our easy crochet pattern. Things you need: Yarn (grey, white, pink and black) Hook 2,5 mm 
Denim Rug from Your Old Jeans
We`ve already made a ton of diys from old jeans and it looks like they are never-ending) That`s why I offer you to join our new recycling project and sew a denim rug. It will be nice if you have got denim of different hues, your rug will be look better. the process of making it is similar to as making a quilt (as you remember we`ve also created it in our previous posts). Let`s get started! Things you need: denim in 5-7 different shades of blue one yard of cotton batting one yard of grip...
Sea Glass Wind Chime
Do you change somehow the decor of your home depending on the season? I suppose that one of the best styles for summer is coastal. It reminds about warm, sew, sand. And as for me I can say that it also produces some relaxing effect. So we`re going to make a sea glass wind chime. Hang it in your garden or terrace or even near the window in your room and enjoy its beauty. Let`s make it together and then enjoy hot lazy sunny days. Things you need: Sea Glass (about 2 lbs with a good assortment of sizes) ...
How to Make a 3D Balloon Card
It`s impossible to deny my thought that handmade cards are 100% better than from the shop. I hope, i absolutely agree with me. I often share with you some ides of making such cards for different occasions. So today we`re going to make a 3D balloon card. the balloon has got a heart form and the first thought that it`ll be perfect for the St. Valentine`s Day, but I think that you can present this card to your love any day of the year. At least it`s also possible to change the form of the balloon. Thi...
How to Make a Felt Gift Tag
I don`t like to throw away even some scraps of the material I`m working with. Try to find some ways to use all your materials up to the end. What can you do with the scraps of felt? For example, gift tags that will be a perfect addition to the wrapping of your gift and bring some individualization. I offer you to make an embroidery connected with the case of presenting a gift. The colour of felt can differ depending on the holiday. Things you need: Large tag – 10” felt square Small tag – 8” felt squ...
Elegant Lace Bunny Canvas
Sometimes you can`t even think that certain materials can look so wonderful together. This is a story about rough burlap and delicate lace. use these materials to create a pretty bunny canvas. In fact, you can use a pattern of whatever you want. But bunnies look really so fresh and light. I like this simple decor idea. You can do it just in a few minutes and will be glad with the result. Let`s get started! Things you need: bunny pattern 10 x 10 inch burlap canvas lace Heat ‘n Bond Ultrahold parch...
Green Way to Wrap a Gift
I have told you a few times already that being eco-friendly is very popular nowadays. You should be very creative and imaginative to think over the ideas of recycling different things. The Internet can help you. I`m going to show you how to make plastic bag flowers today. As you see from the title, you can use these flowers to wrap a gift or maybe you want to create a bouquet of flowers of different colours and put it in your room or garden. Things you need: plastic bags of different colours scisso...
Use Sisal Rope to Make a Monkey Fist
All of you now that sailors are professionals in making different knots. So today we`re going to learn how to make just one of them. It`s called monkey`s fist. Do you know why? Because it looks like a small bunched fist. Some people call it also a monkey paw. It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easier to throw, and also as an ornamental knot. In decor this knot looks brilliant as a summer, coastal or wedding theme. Things you need: Sisal rope, ¼” thickness, 180” long Meas...
How to Make a Plastic Bag Holder
There`s a joke about a plastic bag with other plastic bags inside it. I mean that usually we have lots of them and it`s difficult to keep them all in order. They make a mess and I don`t like it at all. That`s why I would like to try to make a big hanging holder for all my plastic bags. I think it`ll be very convenient. Let`s try! Things you need: thread sewing machine fabric 1 hanger
Five-Minute handmade Toy for Your Dog
Having a pet is expensive, as a rule. It concerns even their toys from pet shops. I mean that they are not cheap, but it can take a few minutes to destroy it if your dog really loves it and wants to play. We`re going to upcycle our old t-shirt and jeans and create a tug-of-war dog toy. Make a set of them at a time because it`s fast and easy and go to play with your pet! Things you need: An old pair of jeans An old t-shirt A pair of scissors
Comfortable Reading with Wire Hanger Book Stand
If you are glutton of books, you surely need to follow this tutorial. We`re going to make a no-cut wire hanger book stand. You need just a few minutes and one wire hanger for one book stand. You can use it for comfortable reading or maybe you have got your own home library and in this case it`s nice to show the covers of your favourite books. If you need a book stand for it, it`s better to use also spray paint. Things you need: Wire hanger Pliers