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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...
Dreamy Glitter Wine Glasses
Who doesn`t like glitter and sparkles? I think? everybody adores it. Sparkless and glitter will always be the best embellishment of any party or holiday. I`m going to show you one nice idea of creating glitter wine glasses. They can be used as a gift for your friends, as a decor. Let`s get started! Things you need: Wine glasses Glitter Mod Podge Paint brush Decorative shred Sparkling grape juice and cider Tape
Fragrant Grapefruit Bath Salts
I like spending in the bath a lot of time. I can relax there for 2 or more hours. Usually I use bubbles, but adding something new in this process is fun. So I have decided to make grapefruit bath salts that is super perfect for home spa. It`n not very difficult to make: you just need to grab all the materials and mix them together. Things you need: 1 cup natural epsom salt 1 cup pink himalayan extra fine grain 1/4 cup of arm & hammer pure baking soda 6 drops of grapefruit essential oil jar wi...
Wood Bottle Stoppers
Sometimes I look at different bottles and they look like pieces of art. I`m not a lover of alcohol, frankly speaking and I haven`t got a cellaret full of bottles. But I think that it`s wonderful to have a nice collection of elegant decanters. That is what we`re going to make today. This collection can become not only a homemade project but also a gift for your close person. Our bottle stoppers will be made of wood. Let`s get started! Things you need: wood block or knob cork super glue ...
The Secret of Fluffy Pom Poms
There are so many projects with pom poms: you can use them to make a rug or just put it on your winter hat. But usually our diy pom poms are not so fluffy and soft as we wish. I`m going to share one lifehack how to make them look like soft clouds. It`s super easy and fast and works with any kind of yarn. Things you need: pom poms bristle hair brush or pet brush scissors
How to Make Twine Flowers
Twine flowers is a simple piece of decor for your home. They are made of a type of stiff yarn that can be found practically in every house. The flowers look so natural and rustic. I even think that it`s possible to make with them a nice bouquet adding some twigs. This bouquet will make you happy for a long time. Things you need: twine or other type of ‘stiff’ yarn corrugated cardboard toothpicks or pins scissors drafting compass or round object like a glass or cup (to trace on the cardboa...
Citrus Oil Dust Wipes
I clean the whole my flat every week but the dust is such a thing that always returns and usually it happens even earlier. I have noticed that polishing and dusting just with a wet wipe is not effective enough but it becomes better when I add a little bit of olive oil and vinegar. You can also include essential oil you like for the perfect scent. Things you need: Gallon glass jar or plastic tupperware container 3 cups filtered water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 10 drops...
Make a Cool Diffuser for Your Car
Our new project is not connected with our homes, but with our cars. Sometimes we spend there more time than at home and that`s why it`ll be good to have a cool and bright diffuser with a perfect fragrance. Usually when I buy diffusers in the shops, I don`t like the scent: it can be too sweety or too strong that it`ll be difficult to breathe. So I decided to make my own and also decorate my car with something bright and colourful. Things you need: 2 cm felted wool balls small tassels small clothesp...
How To Make "Stained Glass" Flowers
This project is not something new in the crafty world. But the results of work are very neat and beautiful that I`m going to try this tutorial. If you also have got some old nail polishes and some wire at home, you are ready to start this project. The author is making rings in this technique, but you are free to make whatever you like, even the whole bouquet of wire flowers. Things you need: nail polish wire 2 pairs of pliers
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...
How To Embellish Your Shoes With Patches
I`m pretty sure that I can make any thing even more beautiful. That is why today I`m going to work with the pair of my shoes. I don`t put on them very often, as I`m already tired of their boring design. So I would like to refresh them with the embroidered patches. I used already made ones, I have just bought them. But if you have all necessary skills, you can create your own design. Things you need: shoes patches E6000 Fabri Fuse glue
How To Make Felt Balls
This tutorial is not something special, we just learn how to make felt balls of any colour. Then you can create something for your home decor using them. Felt balls are perfect for so many thongs: from a bright garland to a rug. All depends on your imagination. Felt wool is quite cheap and easy to find. So it`s a perfect time to generate some ideas how you can use these balls in your home decor. Things you need: Felt wool Hot water Dish soap 3 containers: soapy hot water, warm water, & e...
Cute Cherry Keychains
Pom poms are used in many diy projects: from pillows and blankets to some cute ideas like cherry keychains that we`re going to make right now. Choose the right colours for your cherries and let`s make pom poms. We`re also going to make felt leaves for our keychains. You can make them for yourself and put cherries on your car or house keys or it can be a nice gift for your friend. Things you need: Low-Temp Hot Glue Gun Scissors Jewelry Pliers Clover Extra Small Pom-Pom Maker (1 3/8″) Knit Picks...
Essential Oil Bracelet To Protect From Bugs
Together with the summer some outdoor parties,dinners come back to our life. Unfortunately, usually they come with not a good company that is called bugs. Today we are going to invent an essential oil bug repelling bracelet to avoid different insects and also chemicals. So our jewelry will be not only functional, but also stylish and beautiful. We`ll use essential oils like citronella, lavender og geranium as bugs hate them. Things you need: DAS Air Dry Clay Clay hole cutting tool (or wooden skewer) ...
Neat Vintage Button Necklace
In our previous jewelry project we made some earrings, but today I`m going to share with you one tutorial where we make a nice necklace. It is vintage and looks like from old history films. We`re going to use buttons for this project. If you have some old looking ones, it`s perfect. Grab all the other materials and start to create. If you haven`t got buttons, go for a walk to the nearest shop and buy some that you like. While making the necklace, play with the positions of your buttons to have a nice resul...