Hanging Pockets from Old Jeans
Repurpose your old jeans and make some handy hanging pockets for your craft room. Denim is one of the best things for upcycling, it`s quite easy to work with. This material has got a long and interesting history where the special paragraph must be about pockets. If you`re interested, just search in the Internet. By the way, we will use only pockets and from the scraps you can make a basket or a rug. Search for these projects in the previous posts. Things you need: Old denim jeans Scrap leather Eyel...
Easy to Make Chalkboard
Chalkboards in all their variations are at the top of things used in modern decor. It`s not only a beautiful piece in your room, but it`s also functional because you can use it to write down something very important or just for sharing your thoughts and mood with your relatives. So to follow this project you need just a few things and the most important of them is an amazing frame. If you have got one, let`s start! Things you need: frame white chalk chalkboard paint brushes spray paint
How to Make a Shower Body Sponge
Today our sewing project is a little bit unusual because this handmade thing is for bathroom. We`re to make a shower body sponge. I like them a lot and always buy them. But I can say that it`s quite pricey as I need to change my sponge every month. Our shower poufs are made from mesh nylon gathered together in a "pouf" form. You can make these sponges not only for yourself, but to sew them for presenting in shower baskets. Things you need: 1/4 yard tulle fabric Scissors Needle and thread
Colourful Tassel Basket Planter
I`m pretty sure that tassels can make any handmade project brighter and more beautiful. This time we`re going to use them to create a nice basket planter. In the original version the tassels are of different colours but you`re free to choose just a few colours and make it colour blocked as it`s modern now. Use your imagination and let`s get started! Things you need: Escape to Paradise Basket Embroidery Floss 8mm Gold Jump Rings Scissors Pliers Hot glue gun
Cute Key Fobs
Bright colour, beautiful pattern and golden bows are the words how I can describe these nice and amazing key fobs. Make a few for you, your relatives and friends as they`re simple and fast to make. If you don`t want to loose your keys and make a bright addition to them, this project is absolutely for you. Let`s sew these sweet key fobs. Join us if you`re even a beginner in sewing. Things you need: Fabric – 3″ x 10″ Fusible Fleece – 2″ x 10″ Gold Bias Tape Thread to match fabric Needle One 1.25″ ...
Monogram Shadow Box
What is the most important letter for you? What is the letter that is connected with some good memories? You need to answer this question to make our next project because we are going to make a nice monogram shadow box. I like the idea that this monogram is for any season: you just need to pick up a new card when you want. Things you need: Shadowbox Scrapbook Paper Painted Wooden Letter Paint for the Letter (Acrylic, Spray, or Latex) 1/2″ Wood Screws
DIY Leather Bow Belt
Belts are good supplements for our looks. It`s possible to accent your figure or hide some defects, that you don`t want to show. We will try to make a leather bow belt today. Leather is quite expensive material and usually it comes in small pieces, so using it to create some accessories is perfect. The bow belt looks so elegant neat. I think it`s better to wear it with skirts and dresses. Things you need: 9” x 9” square of leather (or desired material) for main bow 4” x 4” square of leather for bow...
Create Owls From Your Old Jeans
Denim is a perfect material to upcycle. It`s possible to make a new piece of clothes, a wonderful decor for your space or just a toy for your kid. In this project we make denim owls. It looks like it`s a sewing project, but in fact, you don`t need a sewing machine or even a needle. We`ll use glue. So you can make these nice owls together with your kids. Let`s have some fun! Things you need: Old denim jeans (without holes or rips) Rice, beans or small aquarium stones Hot glue and hot glue gun Fel...
Cool Tassel Necklace
We haven`t got any jewelry projects for so long that today I decided to share with you one easy diy. Follow it and make a tassel necklace that will nicely complete your boho look. You don`t need any special tools to join this project, just your desire, inspiration and some embroidery floss) After creating a necklace you can continue and make a ring in the same style, if you like. Things you need: Rope Loads of jump rings Embroidery floss Bell closer all in one clasp (2 x bell closers, 1 x e...
Trendy Terrazzo Planter
If you are constantly looking for some creative ideas, I`m sure that you have noticed a new trend in the Internet. This is called terrazzo trend. What is it? It a kind of mosaic. Of course, it`s expensive enough but let`s be in trend and create a planter from a tin can in this technique. Our project will be budget friendly, you`ll need only polymer clay. The project is quite easy, even kids can follow the steps. Things you need: white polymer clay coloured polymer clay oven knife drinking glass ...
Funny Bird Feeders
Though the project is not front and center today, because it`s already spring and birds can find what to eat, I would like to share with you this idea of bird feeders because it looks unusual. Please, make this project with your kids and explain them hot it`s important to take care of our small feather friends. This tutorial will also help to develop their imagination as the feeders can be made in any form they like. Things you need: Cheerios or grain Floral Wire or Pipe cleaners Ribbon for ...
Easy To Make Ribbon Bookmarks
A few days ago we made with you a unicorn bookmark. It has got a form of triangle and looks pretty good. But I think the bookmarks from our new project is even more convenient to use as you can fix easily a lot of sheets of paper. You can follow this project using your sewing machine or you can make it by hand. It`s all up to you. These bookmarks are not only easy, fast to make, but also cheap. Things you need: Decorative Ribbon at least 1/2 in. wide Elastic Hair Bands Decorative Buttons Scissors ...
Modern Metallic Vase
In fact there`s no metal in this project, but the result looks like it and I would like to show you how to make this modern vase. For this project we`re going to use plastic spoons. As you understand the project is budget friendly and the materials are quite easy to find. Let`s make a nice vase for our homes and then go for a walk to find some flowers to put in it. Things you need: Plastic spoons Spray paint: silver metallic Vase Clear acrylic spray Hot-glue gun and glue sticks
How To Make A Butterfly Garland From Magazines
If you`re a fan of magazines, I`m sure that your pages gather dust in some dark corner of your home after reading. I have found for you an idea how to recycle your magazines and make a nice piece of decor. It`s a beautiful butterfly garland. The more butterflies you will make, the better it will look. Use the most colourful pages and enjoy following this project. Things you need: An old magazine Embroidery thread, cord or string Scissors A tapestry needle - a big needle with a large eye
Easy To Make Suncatchers
Now we have got more and more sunny days and that`s why I offer you to spend some time with your kids and follow this easy diy. We make suncatchers and your room will be full with many bright colours. Of course, it creates some special magic atmosphere. You can make a few suncatchers and put them in different rooms of your home. I hope, your children will adore this idea. Things you need: colored glass gems or stones of any size or shape clean plastic lids from butter or sour cream cle...