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Room divider ideas are one of my topfavoritedecor discussions simply because with so many people eitherlivingon a tight budget and/or cramped space, they immediatelyprovide arelief from both. Look for inspiration in discarded doors,photos,bookcases, strips of cloth, unique fabrications, brilliantcolorsand strategic placement within the home. These pieces arealsogreat for those with big spaces i.e., lofts or for kids roomsorwhen you need to divvy up a home office from the main livingroomspace. DIY room dividers are perfect way to maximize a smallspace,and also are great as decorating focus point. They offerprivacy,boundaries, and aesthetic elements all without alteringstructuralcomponents of a space. If you’re looking for some moreimaginativeroom divider ideas to create different living areas in asmallspace or to section off a large room, then you will get answerfromthis roundup of spectacular ideas. Get inspired! Curtains:Hanginga curtain is probably the best way to create DIY roomdividers.Curtains are cheap and take up little space. The hard partcomes inhanging them. Options include hanging up a curtain rod orfixing awire across the room from one wall to another. Picture (2)shows acurtain rail that is fitted to the ceiling instead of thewall –which is great if you don’t want the divider to cut acrosstheentire room. Go for the traditional style curtain (a singlesheetof fabric) or there are the more modern IKEA style panels asseenin picture (4). Book Cases: The good thing with using a bookcaseis that you can have a full height one or a half height one. Ifyouare using a half height book case like an IKEA Expedit, thenyouwon’t have to worry about the lighting when you divide theroom.When it comes to curtains or a full height book case,depending onthe placement of the lights and the divider, part ofthe room mightbe cut off from the lighting. A table or floor lampcan easilysolve this. Small homes afford few ways to configurespace, andit's up to you to carve out designated areas thatfunctiondifferently, based on your needs. The goal is to findsolutionsthat are flexible, and don't take up too much valuablespace. Hereare ten ways to partition off parts of your home: 1.These foldingscreens, from VT Wonen, take up little visual weight.They are alsoon casters, making them easy to move around. 2. Usewallpaper tosignal the "end" of one room and the start of another.Elliecovered her small entryway in Cole & Son's Palm Leavespattern—a stark contrast to the black paint in the hallway. As seeninLonny. 3. Jay used a series of stacked Expedit shelves (framedwithmillwork) to create a functional entryway with lots of storage.4.Instead of visually closing things off, play with differentlevelswithin a room instead. This child's room, with its elevatedbed,was created by Studio Oink. 5. This Moroccan riad uses analcove asa bedroom space, and curtains add a little bit of privacy.6. Evenwithout a nook, curtains can split a room in half. WillaKammererdevised a way to hang curtains from conduit pipe in her 300squarefoot studio. 7. Narrow walls are sometimes all you need,andmirrored ones keep the space light and feeling open. Ifyou'reconfident with your DIY skills, Better Homes and Gardensshows youhow to build a freestanding one. 8. A pony wall keepsspaces moreopen, but provides enough of a barrier. Thisbedroom/office wasdesigned by Damon Liss. 9. Your headboard can dodouble-duty as awall, turning one space into two. This apartment inMadrid, from MiCasa Spain, cleverly partitions bedroom from bath.10. And lastly,outdoors spaces can be flexible too, as with thesefreestandinggreen walls, from Studio Pepe, that create an intimateseating areawhile entertaining. What have you found that works insmallapartments? Have you tried any like these?

Denim fabric is one of the few things inlifethat actually looks and feels better as it ages. And, unlikeothertextiles, denim never falls out of fashion. As a result ofitstimeless style, used denim, in the form of old jeans, isaninexpensive and easily available craft supply for justabouteveryone. (See also: Practically Free UpcycledCraftProjects)If you don't already have an old pair of jeans languishing intheback of your closet, collect a few pairs from your friendsandfamily for free, or buy a stack of them at a charity shop orgaragesale for less than $10. With a little planning andcreativity, onepair of jeans can be cannibalized into more than oneproject. Eventhe grungiest jeans can be turned into somethinglovely, as spotsand holes can be cut out.Whether you are a novice crafter or a advanced sewist, old jeansarea great starting point for a huge number of DIY projects, thatrangefrom charmingly primitive to sophisticated. (See also: GreatUsesfor Old Ties)QuiltsThere are tons of great examples of denim quilts (withfreepatterns) available on the Internet.Rugs and Floor MatsBy the way, denim quilts are very heavy and can also be easilyusedas area rugs.In addition to quilted floor mats (AKA the quilt you put onthefloor), denim can also be used to create woven rugs, rag rugs,orbraided rugs.Place Mats and Table RunnersSmaller strips of fabric left over from other project can be usedtomake mini quilts as place mats or table runners.PillowsAlthough denim patchwork has long been a staple of country style,itcan look surprisingly modern. I like the idea of makingdenimpillows appliqued with punctuation marks rather than atraditionalmonogram.Jeans have long been associated with the American West. However,aUnion Jack pillow, made from vintage denim can inject alittleEnglish Punk Rock into any decor. (See also: Home DecoratingIdeasfor Under $5)Floor Cushions, Poufs, and Pet BedsBecause denim is so tough, it's also a good fabric choice forfloorcushions, poufs, and pet beds.CoastersYou really don't even have to know how to sew to makedenimcoasters. Use fabric glue or hot glue to makespiral-shapedcoasters from the seams of old jeans. Pro tip: put athick rubberband around the outer edge of the coaster while theglue cures. Itwill keep the spiral tightly rolled, and preserve theroundedge.Outdoor FurnitureThe woven denim straps on this charpai (Indian string cot) gave meagreat idea for refurbishing old-school, fold-up lawn chairsthathave lost their uncomfortable nylon webbing. (See also:SimpleTricks to Make Old Furniture Shine)Director Chair CoversInstead of buying new canvas, create padded seats and backsfromsalvaged fabric.HandbagsThe Internet is full of patterns for denim handbags that rangefromchic to hideous. Use good judgment.Firewood TotesThis firewood tote would also make a great picnic basket. (Yes,theyre-use and recycle in Russia, too.)Storage BinsAlthough craft maven Betz White originally designed theupcycledDo-It-All bins to hold craft supplies, they would also begreat forstoring toys. Make these as gift baskets for food gifts.They wouldalso be the perfect wine or water tote.Sewing Machine Pad/OrganizerKeep all your tools handy for your next crafting binge.Baby BibsBecause used denim is soft and washable, it's a perfect materialformaking baby bibs. (See also: Tips for Having a Baby WithoutGoingBroke)ApronsAdult bibs, AKA aprons are a good way to use up random pockets.Thisapron tutorial is in Korean, but the photos show thestep-by-stepprocess of turning denim fabric and a washcloth into acutewrap-around apron.House SlippersThere are a number of free patterns for house slippersfloatingaround on the Internet, but I thought these were thecutest. Protip: To make your own pattern, trace around the soles ofa pair offlip-flop sandals for a more custom fit.

Do you love to entertain, but think yourbudgetdoesn't allow for it? Think again. Party decorations andfavorsdon't have to break the bank. You can try creatingDo-It-Yourselfparty favors and decorations for extra savings. Theyoffer anexcellent way to create everything you need while savingmoney. Notonly do DIY favors save money, but creating your ownfavors willallow you creative freedom and add a unique personaltouch.All it takes to decorate a party while on a budget issomecreativity, free time and determination. Here are a few greatideasto get you started:InvitationsDIY invitations are an easy way to cut down on party costs. Theyareperfect for adding your own personal touch and unique style.Makingthe party invitations yourself allow you full creativefreedom. Itwill be really easy to tie your party theme into theinvitations orsend a personalized message to each guest.The possibilities are endless when you are creating yourowninvitations. There are many ways you can decorate invitations,sochoose a technique or a variety of techniques and startcrafting.One of the most important aspects of an invitation is thepaper.There are countless styles, colors, textures and patterns ofpaperavailable. Choose one that will compliment your party theme orwillwork well with the decorating technique you use.Using pen and ink is a fantastic way to decorate invitationswhileon a budget. If you are gifted with drawing you can doodle ordrawimagery or embellishments on invitations to add a personaltouch.Calligraphy is an elegant way to decorate andpersonalizeinvitations. Stamping and scrapbooking can add awhimsical feel andreally turn your invitations intokeepsakes.Table DecorationsCreating table centerpieces is an easy way to set the mood foraparty. The first thing you need to figure out is what themeyourparty is going to have. Is the party geared towards childrenoradults? Is it relaxed, formal, fun or elegant? Once you are setona theme or look all you need is creativity to achieve it.One inexpensive way to make a centerpiece for a variety of eventsisto utilize containers. These can be anything from vases and teapotsto fish bowls and old lunch boxes. Once you have yourcontainerspicked out, you can fill them with a variety of items,such as,marbles, pebbles, flowers, mini balloons, stuffed animals,candy orglass ornaments. Let your imagination run wild. Candlesare anotherspectacular centerpiece idea. They are perfect forgiving the lookof elegance and they create a warm glow for thetable. A spread ofcolorful fruit and vegetables is a fantasticidea for fall parties,family gatherings and formal events. Simplychoose an array ofproduce and arrange it in an eye-catching wayand you'll have acenterpiece that people will love and you caneven eat it whenyou're done.Party FavorsIf you want to leave your guests with a special treat at the endofa successful party do-it-yourself party favors are the way togo.You don't have to spend a bundle to give out fun andmemorableparty favors. Edible favors are an excellent idea becausepeoplelove to eat and you can do it yourself. Baked good makeperfectfavors for any event. You can make a favorite treat and wrapit upbeautifully. Little bundles of individually wrapped candyisanother delectable idea. Personalized coasters and coaster setsarea long-lasting favor that is perfect for more formal parties.Evensimple keepsakes such as origami swans and flowers can be areallyunique way to say thank you to guest for attending.As you can see, it doesn't take a huge budget to make yourpartyfeel like a million dollars. With a little creativity youcancreate beautiful invitations, elegant table centerpieces andsendyour guests home with personalized party favors. Startplanningyour next party today and apply some of these handytips.

Room divider ideas are one of my topfavoritedecor discussions simply because with so many people eitherlivingon a tight budget and/or cramped space, they immediatelyprovide arelief from both. Look for inspiration in discarded doors,photos,bookcases, strips of cloth, unique fabrications, brilliantcolorsand strategic placement within the home. These pieces arealsogreat for those with big spaces i.e., lofts or for kids roomsorwhen you need to divvy up a home office from the main livingroomspace.DIY room dividers are perfect way to maximize a small space,andalso are great as decorating focus point. They offerprivacy,boundaries, and aesthetic elements all without alteringstructuralcomponents of a space. If you’re looking for some moreimaginativeroom divider ideas to create different living areas in asmallspace or to section off a large room, then you will get answerfromthis roundup of spectacular ideas. Get inspired!Curtains: Hanging a curtain is probably the best way to createDIYroom dividers. Curtains are cheap and take up little space.Thehard part comes in hanging them. Options include hanging upacurtain rod or fixing a wire across the room from one walltoanother. Go for the traditional style curtain (a single sheetoffabric) or there are the more modern style panels.Book Cases: The good thing with using a book case is that youcanhave a full height one or a half height one, then you won’t havetoworry about the lighting when you divide the room. When it comestocurtains or a full height book case, depending on the placementofthe lights and the divider, part of the room might be cut offfromthe lighting. A table or floor lamp can easily solvethis.Small homes afford few ways to configure space, and it's up toyouto carve out designated areas that function differently, basedonyour needs. The goal is to find solutions that are flexible,anddon't take up too much valuable space. Here are ten waystopartition off parts of your home:1. These folding screens, take up little visual weight. Theyarealso on casters, making them easy to move around.2. Use wallpaper to signal the "end" of one room and the startofanother. Ellie covered her small entryway in Cole & Son'sPalmLeaves pattern— a stark contrast to the black paint inthehallway.3. Jay used a series of stacked Expedit shelves (framedwithmillwork) to create a functional entryway with lotsofstorage.4. Instead of visually closing things off, play withdifferentlevels within a room instead. This child's room, with itselevatedbed, was created by Studio Oink.5. This Moroccan riad uses an alcove as a bedroom space,andcurtains add a little bit of privacy.6. Even without a nook, curtains can split a room in half. Devisedaway to hang curtains from conduit pipe in her 300 squarefootstudio.7. Narrow walls are sometimes all you need, and mirrored oneskeepthe space light and feeling open. If you're confident with yourDIYskills, Better Homes and Gardens shows you how to buildafreestanding one.8. A pony wall keeps spaces more open, but provides enough ofabarrier.9. Your headboard can do double-duty as a wall, turning onespaceinto two. This apartment in Madrid, from Mi Casa Spain,cleverlypartitions bedroom from bath.10. And lastly, outdoors spaces can be flexible too, as withthesefreestanding green walls, that create an intimate seatingareawhile entertaining.What have you found that works in small apartments? Have youtriedany like these?

The feature of waterfalls or drip wall givesavisual presentation that increases the esthetic look ofaterrarium. Essentially, it aids in maintaining increasedhumiditylevels that are required for tending most tropical speciesofamphibians. Some owners observe that water elements evenencouragebreeding in particular species. The next paragraphs willtouch ontips for making drip walls or small-scale waterfalls onyourterrarium taking into account future expansion.Before building the waterfall, make a plan of what you willdofirst. You can sketch the idea of your drip wall just toconcretizeit a little. Mull over where you want the water to flow,of course,water always seeks its own level. The elevation of theboundarieshas to be considered. Drip walls are indicated forterrariums thatare basically eighteen inches high. Anything belowthat will makeit hard to do, even unrealistic.Consider the submersible pumps that you are going to use. Thesecanbe bought in fountain pump dealers online. The specificationsofyour pump depend on the height of your drip wall. The unitofmeasure in the US being used for rating pumps is gallons perhouror GPH. The higher the GPH the more powerful is the pump.There are ready-made water installations that can be purchasedatpet shops or companies that specialize in containment supply.Butthey are only good for terrariums that are not permanent suchasduring trade shows. These look very artificial and arenotadvisable if your set up is not temporary.By placing a submerged pump inside the environment underthedrainage substrate (dirt, sand, rocks, or gravel), thewaterelement could be created. This method is the easy way, nodrilling,no hiding. But the disadvantage is when the pump needsfixing, youhave to take out everything, gravel, rocks, animals, andall.Remember to place a filter fiber over the pump intake sothatclogging won't occur. An alternate method to the above set upis toplace a false bottom directly above the pump.Another design is constructing a sump below or beside theterrariumto house the pump. With this set up, accessing the pumpistrouble-free but you have to drill two holes for the pump tubestogo through. You have this done at glass shops for just aminimalcost. Just make sure the glass used for the terrarium is notmadeof tempered glass, otherwise, it will shatter whendrilledupon.The last design concept is to use a canister filter. This isalsolocated outside for easy access and removes waste particlesfromthe water.If you are a busy or lazy plant lover, terrarium is a perfect wayofkeeping some live plants in your home. Miniature garden inglasscontainer or bowl looks very decorative and requires no fusstheregular plants in potting soil do. Just remember to watereveryonce in a while and take care of flowers that grow too bigordie.The lowest maintenance kinds of mini garden are the tall,lidlessones. Plant growth is slower in them. Another choice is theglasscontainer with a lid which makes a stylish centerpiece onyourcoffee table. Just remember to clean the algae buildup fromtheglass when it appears.The most decorous terrariums are the ones designed on acertaintheme: bottom of the ocean, ancient civilization, minilandscapeetc. If you decide to create one by yourself, don't forgetto putsome pebbles or aquarium charcoal on the bottom first oryourplants might start rotting in standing water. Smallorchids,begonias and air plants are excellent choice of species forglassenvironment.If not, the comfortable, easy way is to purchase terraria inaspecialized store. Then, all you need to do is -- to pick aperfectspot and enjoy watching this wondrous mini nature formonths...until some rearranging is needed.

Are you tired of the robust andintimidatingfurniture that takes up space and seems to absorb thelight? Optfor a diy pallet sofa experience, which will give yourliving rooma light and fresh feel. Your room will suddenly lit upand becomethe heart of your house. Arrange a pallet sofa set inyour livingroom and invite some friends for a brunch.Make a two or three seats sofa and decorate your corridor oratticroom. Place one in your basement or work shed to take abreatherwhile working and these are sure to become your bestfriend. Adornan empty stubborn corner with an easy to make diypallet sofa seatand put some magazines within easy reach. The do ityourself palletsofas are an excellent accessory for your businessif you have awaiting room. Choose some light or dark colorsaccording to theclimate, put some flowers and plants for yourguests or clients,and enliven their waiting experience.Put a welcoming DIY pallet couch in your lounge or living roomtogreet your tired family members or any guests. Create a puffy doityourself pallet couch for maximum softness and ease. Usecolorsthat clash with the existing decor to give your room amodernlook.Couches are easy to make as they usually have low backs and noarms.These make best headquarters for the couch potato of yourhouse.Place some pallet couches in front of the TV set or LCDscreen andenjoy your mini cinema with your friends and family.Show your lovefor your parents by making one and offering it tothem so they canhave a nice reading niche in their house. They aregoodcomplimentary pieces with the rest of your furniture andgoodeconomical space fillers.Pull up your sleeve and pull out your gear to make an easy doityourself pallet couch and cuddle up on it with popcorn as youwatchyour favorite movie with your loved one. You can simply settledownfor the night with a book and hot cup of tea, and letyourselfsnooze off on your pallet couch.Repurposing or recycling wooden pallets into indoors oroutdoorsfurniture has become very popular with people across theglobe.It's not just because you're going to do a fun project butbecauseyou can craft a highly functional sofa, coffee table orotherthings for your garden, in no time. And you'll also be proudfornot spending too much as they are perfect projects forsmallbudgets.1. Outdoor Pallet LoungersPerfect to create your relaxation spot, where you invite peopleoverand enjoy some time together. Designs are simple and won'trequire alot of tools. Just make sure you sand the wood (!!!). Andpayattention to how you wrap pillows and cushions so that theydon'twore out too fast.2. Pallet Chillout LoungeMiss Freckles had an amazing idea for an entry way. Of coursesheused pallets, and she even painted them in a bold blue. Youjustneed to make sure you contrast the color out, like she did withthered pillows. It looks nothing short of stunning.3. Modular Corner LoungeThis is probably my favourite project from our list today. Whileitdoes look like it requires a lot of work, in all honesty, evenabeginner would be able to replicate this stylish project. Ifyouask us, we think this modular corner lounge would be afantasticaddition for your living room.4. Blue Pallet SofaPerfect for entry halls, kids rooms or even out on your deck,youwill love your new pallet sofa. The creative heads fromScrapHacker came up with this concept and I must say it'sreallydarling.5. Pallet Bed SwingYou can make this fabulous swing bed using only pallets and rope.Incase you want to build one that will fit a twin size mattresssothat you can relax with your significant other,

Tin can is a thing that you don’t need tobuyseparably to make these crafts project. Your one trip togrossaryshop will give you couple of tin cans.Empty tin cans are great material for various handmade artsandcrafts projects.Below you can find various recycling tutorials.You can make lamp shade, Windsock, stationary holder, cake standoutof tin cans.Recycling of empty tins is a great eco-friendly approachtocontribute something back to society.You can find step by step detailed guide below. Some oftheseprojects will definitely take some time.And guys here we are not encouraging you to increase you tincanfood intake.We would rather advise you to consume tin can food as littleaspossible and start eating organic food as its very healthyinnature.The purpose of this article is to give idea, what all things canbedone from your already existing empty tin cans.We hope you will enjoy this round up. Have a look and enjoy.Some of the best creative projects are inspired by the thingsaroundus. Playing on this concept, a surge in the upcycling trendhastaken hold of the DIY community. Commonly discarded items arenowtransformed into works or art, giving new meaning to thephrase“trash to treasure.” One household item with a lot ofdesignpotential is the tin can. Whether left over from yourmorningcoffee habit or a friendly reminder of last night’s dinner,tincans are a creative design lover’s dream. Here are a fewprojectsthat use the kitchen favorite.Lantern LoveFeatured on Wedding Obsession, these love-themed lanterns areprettyin pastel hues. The mix and match design of numbers andwords givesthis DIY just the right amount of eclectic charm. Youcan easilyadapt this project to any occasion. Use the lanterns forthe datefor a birthday bash or spell out a name for a babyshower.Coffee cans get a spooky makeover with this DIY by Piera ofJollyMom. The black paint puts all visual attention on the lightdesign,making the message really pop in the darkness of the night.Paintthe inside of the can in gold or yellow for a traditionalHalloweendecor flair.Coffee can tin lanterns Tin Treasures: DIY Projects ThatUseRecycled CansLooking for a stylish, green DIY? Emily of Inhabitat madeabeautiful summer light display from a few upcycled cans. Leftintheir original metallic form, these lanterns will add glamourtoyour yard if lined along the sidewalk or edge of yourporch.Flower PowerIf you’re looking for a fabulous tin can DIY, Brittni of Paper&Stitch has you covered- in fabric! This project is a greatway toshowcase fabric remnants that aren’t big enough for alargerproject, or to incorporate expensive material while stickingto abudget. Mix and match geometric and more classic patterns,likethese triangles and polka dots, to liven up your workspace.Tin cans covered in fabricLove sea-inspired decor? Then jump aboard this project andtakenote. Bayside Bride took a nautical approach whentransformingtheir tin cans into decor by wrapping it in rope. Whilesimple intechnique, this DIY is a great way to incorporate texturein asmall space. If you’re feeling extra crafty, spray paint yourropebeforehand for a pop of color.Crafty OrganizationGet your office in tip-top shape with this organizerfromShelterness. Tin cans get a minimalistic treatment with asheetmetal backing. For extra gloss and to reflect light, sprayyourcans with a shiny top coat and admire its brilliance.Tin can desk organizerWho needs pets when you can have these four-legged deskbuddies?Allison of The 3 R’s Blog created charming desk organizersthatwill delight your inner animal lover. Aside from theaesthetics,the cork surface serves another purpose- a mini memoboard. Usethumbtacks to stick memos to your cups- it’s a superhandy way tokeep ideas right at your fingertips.

wood! It’s as basic of a material as clayandis constantly reinvented by DIYers, crafters, artists, hackers,andcarpenters. To get inspired to create our own batch of coolwoodenobjects, we turned to our favorite fellow makers to seewhatcreative projects they’ve come up with. If you have free timeandyou want to use it creatively, this is what we got for you. Youcanmake some useful DIY projects and to improve yourcraftsmen’saffinities. In the same time, you will have interestingDIY homedecor that everyone will love, and you will be proud ofyourself.So, if you love crafting and DIY projects, check out ourfollowingcollection and you will be surprised. You will see SuperSmart DIYWooden Projects For Your Home Improvement. Wood in yourhome willadd warmth, elegance and pleasant feeling. If you don’twant tomake big structural changes, but you still want to changesomethingin your interior design, this will be right solution. So,see ourinspiring colection, and use your free time creatively. Wehavecollected a list of the best DIY projects to give your homethatrustic look. You can find everything from headboards andpictureframes to cabinets and shelves made from wooden pallets.Whateveryour dream for a rustic look, you are sure to findsomething inthis collection that will help you along. Many of theseprojectsare so easy to do and you can complete them in less than aday.Some make wonderful gifts as well so if you know someone elsewhojust loves the country, rustic look, make them somethingtobrighten their own décor. The projects use all sorts ofmaterials,many of which are really inexpensive or even cheap insomecases."I can do it too!" is a commonly heard exclamation fromkidswatching their parents working on various DIY woodworkingprojects.Children are by nature creative and given the proper,kid-sizedreal tools, are very capable of participating in a widevariety ofwood building, wood assembly and home improvementprojects;fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment for bothchildren andparents. Children are also highly competent inproducing ideas thatwork and DIY woodwork and carpentry gives themthe opportunity forself-expression, while strengthening familyties.Setting aside time and space for DIY woodworking for kidsprojectsinspires creativity, confidence and builds self-esteem.Manylessons can be learned from wood building for kids with parentsandcarpentry projects, including follow-through, persistence andtheknowledge that the child can build something that can be usedforyears to come. In addition, wood building for kids andfamilycarpentry ventures teach a lot about practicalmathematicsapplications, as they must take into account how manynails andscrews are needed, how many turns of the screwdriver andhow shapesand planes fit together, as well as planning, measuringand how touse kids' tools safely and effectively. Fine-motor skillsand theprinciples of design also come into play when embarking on awoodbuilding for kids or assembly project. Therefore, DIYwoodworkingtools for kids are much more than entertainment: it isamini-school at home, bringing together the entire family tobuildsomething useful and fun.As they get older, all of their experience in DIY woodworkingforkids projects will allow them to become more independent andsureof themselves in many settings, as they have learned skillsthatthey can take into any profession.No matter what carpentryskilllevel your child is at, it is possible to find woodworkingkitsthat take quality time to a whole new level withmultifacetedcarpentry tools for kids and wood building projects forparents andchildren to enjoy together - while reaping the benefitsof creatinguseful products.

One of the issues that most home ownersarealways facing is the low amount of space that can be dedicatedonlyto storage in their homes. Regardless if you live in a smallflator in a small apartment building or even in a normal familyhome,you won’t escape from this issue. In order to counterthat,furniture stores and other stores have a lot of items that canyouhelp you with the organization and storage issues you mightbefacing in your home, but 99% of the time it involvesbuyingexpensive and excessive storage items that you probably mightnotneed and won’t help you much. But the internet is a great placetolook for a lot of easy and cheap or even free, in some cases,ideasand tips about how you can solve your storage problems allbyyourself without buying overpriced storage items. And in ordertohelp you with the storage problems in your house, we are goingtobegin with your shoes and footwear by showing you thiscollectionof 33 Clever Ways To Store Your Shoes in which you willfind a lotof useful shoe storage ideas. Hopefully, with thiscollection wehave given you a lot of cheap and easy solutions foryour shoestorage problems in your home and you won’t struggle tocross theroom without stumbling upon a shoe or a high heel. Enjoy!1. Storeshoes underneath a bed skirt. 2. Hang molding on the wallstocreate a pretty shoe display. 3. Hang molding near the ceiling ofacloset for your non-seasonal shoes. 4. Cover a shoe rack withacurtain. 5. Store them in an ottoman. This is a great solutionfora small apartment and costs only $190. You can buy ithere:Safavieh Mercer Collection Victoria Beige Linen Shoe Ottoman6.Repurpose old wine crates. 7. Store your shoes in shoeboxeswithprinted out Instagrams of your shoe collection. 8. A simplewoodenpallet has slits that perfectly fit shoes. 9. Use a peggedcoatrack. 10. Build your own PVC-pipe shoe rack. 11. Use an oldladderto hang heeled shoes on. 12. Salvage some old school lockersforshoe storage in a boy’s bedroom. 13. Keep shoes in buckets.14.Store your shoes in wine boxes under the bed. 15. Hang yourshoes.16. Stack ’em on the stairs. 17. Use recycling bins from Ikeatostore shoes in an entryway. 1. REPURPOSE WALL MOLDINGS If youloveyour high heels, why not show them off? Option one:Takeinspiration from Jenna McArthur, who transformed adisassembledpicture frame into an array of wall-mounted displayracks. Optiontwo: Buy wall moldings from your local homeimprovement store, cutthem to size, paint them and—finally—hang ‘emup. 2. ASSEMBLE PVCPIPE CUBBIES Normally, PVC pipe hides behinddrywall, but here ittakes center stage as the basis for anothercreative DIY shoe rack.According to Cookie Loves Milk, the biggestchallenge you mayencounter in completing this project is persuadingthe supply storeto cut the pieces. Otherwise, it’s only a matter ofglue. 3.INSTALL FLOATING SHELVES In tight spaces, such as anentryway nook,this DIY shoe rack provides a compact yet effectivestoragesolution for shoes of any type, from lightweight sneakers tobulkygaloshes. Check out not martha to see how Megan built hersfromplywood and poplar, and then sanded and stained the rack forafinished look. 4. SUSPEND WIRE HANGERS Save floor space bystoringfootwear on the wall, either on the back of your closet orin abedroom corner. Best for sandals and flat-soled shoes, thisDIYshoe rack involves little more than regular wire clothinghangersand string, yarn, or rope. Savannah at OH SO PRETTY theDIARIESshares the easy how-to. 5. BUILD A SHELVING UNIT If yourcollectionof shoes is so large that it poses a problem, Ana Whitehas theanswer: a full-blown piece of wood furniture speciallydesigned tohold shoes for all seasons. The unit featuresdifferentlyproportioned compartments to keep your low-top casualsneakersneatly separate from your tall snow boots.

A lot of people think that reclaimed woodisjust rubbish wood, full of nails and only good for the skip.Howmistaken they are. Reclaimed timber is now extremely popularformany reasons: The wood's unique appearance, its contributiontogreen building, the history of the woods origins and itsphysicalcharacteristics, such as appearance, strength, stabilityanddurability. Reclaimed seasoned wood has also already beenexposedto changes in humidity and is therefore more stable,allowing it tobe used with central heating systems, for examplewithout having towait for it to acclimatise.But not all reclaimed wood is old! Huge amounts of wood areusedthen just thrown away - despite the fact that it is stillperfectlyre-useable. This 'new' wood is mainly reclaimed fromtheconstruction industry and would otherwise have gone tolandfill,thus contributing to green house gas production.Britain's waste wood amounts to approximately 2% of the totalwasteand the United Kingdom currently consumes about 3% of theworld'swood production - quite a bit considering our island's tinysize!You may not believe this but there is over 2.5 million tonsoftimber that is taken out of hospitals, libraries, churches,homesand pubs every year in the United Kingdom. More than half ofit isburnt or discarded. Approximately 10% of this is tropicalhardwood.Much of this old reclaimed wood is of very high qualitysotherefore it is a total waste of our precious resource.Reclaimed wood is often in excellent condition and can be re-usedinmany different areas such as making things for the garden,i.e.trellis, plant boxes, fencing, bird boxes, sheds. For theinsidethe home, you can fix flooring, make wall paneling,ceilings,kitchen back splashes, architectural features, trim,wainscoting,counter tops, partitions, shelving, storage boxes...The list isendless.With reclaimed material being so popular, it is becomingmoredifficult to source. With such a high demand, some sellers trytopass newer wood off as antique so be careful. Reclaimed woodisalso an environmentally-friendly option that keeps quality woodoutof the wood chipper and brings depth and character from thewood'sprevious life.Don't forget it is also a fraction of the cost that youwouldnormally pay in DIY stores. The cost of new wood is soexpensivewhich unfortunately, this puts off many DIY woodenthusiasts whichis a great shame because we all like put our handsto something sowhy not switch to reclaimed wood and save afortune!Wood is most often used for patios and pergolas because ithas"character", is pleasing to look at and adds warmth to a gardenoroutdoor setting. Wooden materials also complement most homedesignsand look great with colorful climbing plants aroundthem.Some of the advantages of reclaimed wood include is because It isastronger product. Virgin lumber is not always as hard or asdurableas reclaimed wood is.It also gives the old wood a new life.If thewood is not used again, it will end up in the landfills andwilleventually turn to dust. By using it in a renovation project,it isinjected with a new life that can last generations.Themostimportant,It is environmentally friendly. Reusing and recyclingisimportant to the environment. Turning to reclaimed wood is aneasyand simple way for people to help the planet.Kids can begin with wood projects need to have somethingverysimple, possibly beneath their normal skill level, tobuildconfidence. While an 8 year old is capable of far more thansimplygluing a few pieces of wood together to produce the napkinholdershown, it might make a good beginning anyway. Quick and easy,thechildren learn a few basics and that they can make woodprojectsDIY.

Whether you from an office or you choosetowork from home, a working desk just sets or rather buildsthatperfect environment to get you started in the morning. It isrighthere that your business deals are signed or your work,analysis,education takes place. A good work desk acts as a goodsupport foryou to finish your work in proper time and gives youthat littleedge in your day to day work.A desk is integral to the offices all around the world and forthesize of the desk, the more it is utilized, by which I don'tmeancluttered, speaks volumes of the business you are in.Desk types depend on the use that you are going to put it to. Forachild, there are lap desks that double as the drawingbackboardsupport and also the dinner table for many kids.Pedestal desks take you about a hundred years back butaresymmetrical. Once you are ready to start making the cut, therestof the assembly is easy. It has easy mortise and tenon joints,butthe modern day pedestal desks require finer grooving andstubmortising. One needs to perfect that before attemptingthecomplicated parts.Imagine this: after you have bought a computer, a heavyworkstationfor your next business project, the desk all of a suddengets alittle too small for you and you have little room to sparefor theadditional speakers or the speaker phone. In such cases thecornerdesk is just the right thing for you. You can position yourmonitoragainst the corner of the desk and that leaves a lot ofspace inthe center for keeping the writing material and since itmakes useof two walls you have enough places to put things thatneed somesupport to stand like a good photo frame or apicture.There are large numbers of sites that provide informationregardingwoodworks for desks. There are woodworking sites where youcansearch for the kind of desk that you want specifically and youwillget a number of choices, amongst them are the roll topdesks,pedestal desks or the drop front desks which is a greatspacesaver. With a large number of easily legible illustrations andstepby step guide its a sure way to succeed in yourwoodworkingassignments.Cottage desks are very feminine. At the same time they can alsobequite substantial and even use paint colors such as blue. Itallowsyou to get a custom look in your home without spending a lotofmoney. Plus it's just very charming and comforting. It can bearelaxing space to work in that isn't boring. Here are a fewtipsfor DIY projects that pertain to cottage desks.Play around with your paint colors. White and cream are hallmarksofthis design style. This may seem a little too juvenile. Thisisespecially true if you already have white walls in yourofficespace. You probably really want to play around with color.You canbring color on your furniture if you don't feel likepainting yourwalls. Some of the traditional cottage colors arepink, blue, greenand gray. You want to choose muted tones that areinspired bynature to get more of that country feeling.Even if you have the perfect cottage desk it can becompletelyruined by your choice of office chair. You'll really wantto investin a white wood office chair that will have all of thecharm and itwon't distract from your paint finish.You can also use more masculine colors for cottage desks if youaretrying to strike a compromise or get design balance in yourroom.You can bring in a lot of different taupes and gray tones.Thiswill have more of the masculine touch and yet the veryfemininelines of the cottage furniture while still show through.This hasmore of an old farmhouse feel. You want to make sure thattheneutral paint tones that you choose are different enough fromwhiteso that they don't just look at dirty when placed up againstyourexisting walls or trim work.

Paper quilling is a form of art or craftbornout of creating decorative designs using thin strips ofcurledpaper. This age-old quilling craft has emerged sincetheRenaissance time, and dated back to about 3 centuries old. Itwasduring the time when all the nuns used small edges trimmed fromtheBible pages. From there, those pieces were used to createsimplebut beautiful form of artistry. This craft was known as"Quilling"due to how the scrapped of paper were wrapped aroundgoose quillsto create "coiled shapes".Getting into paper quilling craft was not expensive as most ofthetime you will only need few inexpensive basic materials, whichyoucan buy at most art and craft stores.Because of this, paper quilling has created much interest infamilyand friends especially home makers into creatingendlessopportunities around this paper craft. They are someenthusiastswho are totally involved in the craft, making their ownsets ofdesigns and ornaments, and even making it big by havinginventorieslarge enough to enter into local arts and craftsshow.With hard work and perseverance, anyone can be assured thattheopportunities opened up by this unusual and highly flexiblemediumare endless. Christmas ornaments made through paper quillingarequite common and in-demand. According to a paper quiller, LanaJBates had earned $900 in a farmers' market Christmas craftsshow.That's quite a good to gain.Moreover, the tools used in paper quilling are rather simpleandstraightforward. Some of the common tools used in the processareslotted quilling tool, needle, glue, tweezers and pins. Justbyusing these simple tools, long strips of paper are woundtightlyand released, and hereby forming complicated and complexshapers.To get higher precision of quilling accuracy, these toolsshould bemade with better metal quality and made to lastlonger.Here are some of the basic uses of such toolsSlotted Quilling tool - the slot that is attached along its shaftisused to hold the paper securely as you turn the tool in yourhand.Generally, the knurl on the handle ensures a firm grip ofyour handthat will be helpful in the rolling of a neater and eventightroll.Needle tool - Basically the needle used to used to enable afinercenter hole after rolling. This will generally produce amuchtighter roll with a smaller hole in the center.Glue - One of the most important tools in paper quilling. Theglueis widely used in joining the shaped quills. In order toproducebetter and tighter quills, a basic mastery of glue handlingisnecessary ie the quantity and how you apply them ontoyourpaper.Tweezers - Tweezers are excellent tool to put together smallbitsand pieces of your paper quilling in right place. They can beusedto hold the coils that have been shaped, while you put a fewdropsof glue on the edges you are glueing together withoutdamagingit.Pins - While the tweezers will help you to put together allthesmall bits and pieces when you are sticking them, pins areusedwhen you are drying up the glue. The pins will allow you to puttheproject aside and finish it later, while waiting for the gluetodry up.Before we start with the quilling instructions you will need tohavethe following items:-1. A Paper Quilling Tool. In years gone by the ladies of thedaywould use a feather quill to roll the coils, today a slottedneedleis the easiest tool to begin with.2. Strips of Colored Paper, available in various widths andamultitude of colors.3. Craft Glue. You will no doubt find your own preference butthemost important thing to remember when starting out is thatyoupurchase tacky glue which is clear when dry.Now that you have these bits and bobs it is time beginpracticinggetting the basic coil right.

DIY recycling projects are alwayscool,especially when you can turn your trash into something newanduseful. We've written posts about ways to recycle before, butitturns out there's so much that you can do with recycleplasticbottles that they deserved their own post.The PET plastic that most plastic beverage bottles are made of isafairly useful material – it's resilient, flexible, transparentandfood safe. As such, there are probably countless applicationsforthese bottles that will give them second lives. These 23 areagreat place to start, but can you think of your own as well?Vertical GardenChandelierBroomBeautiful Mosaic From Caps Left By Hurricane SandySpoon LampJewelry StandSource: EBLOTParking CanopyBouquet LampChristmas TreeCute PlantersIntricate Bottle VaseDurable PurseSci-Fi Rocket Jet PackHanging ChandelierLake BoatPencil/Marker OrganizersSolar Light BulbOttoman SeatCurtainBottle Cap DecorationBird FeederNapkin RingAre you a fan of sustainable design? Then, you've come to therightplace! We present you today 45 ideas of how to obtaindecorativeobjects from recycled bottles. The fabric is composed ofplasticdrinks bottle bases, which have been cut, sanded and thentaggedtogether. When asked what kind of special material and craftsheapplied in her designs, she answered: “I use plastic drinksbottlesin my designs. It is so much more challenging to use anexistingshape and material. My inspiration came from my method ofenquiryabout plastic as a material. I deconstructed the material,ratherthan asked, “what can I make from plastic bottles?”. Iapplied mycreative design, maker, and artistic skills to transformtheoverlooked into the beautiful. I would like to think thatmydesigns are the Sex in the City of the reuse world!”Welcome to this enormous collection of 45 Ideas of How ToRecyclePlastic Bottles. The ideas that you are going to see inthiscollection are a great way to get yourself inspired to create.Butwhy plastic bottles? Well, look around you, I'm sure you'll findacouple of them no matter where you are. This means that therearetons of thrown away plastic bottles that no one thinks aboutascrafting materials. But for those who are a bit open mindedlikethe people behind the designs that you are going to seebelow,plastic bottles are a treasure. From these old plasticbottles,those have reused them as decorations for your home insteadof justthrowing them away.Plastic bottles and glass bottles alike are leaving theenvironmentin thousands of years if thrown away, never fullydecomposingwithout harming the environment a great deal. Raisingawareness andreaching sustainable standards is a responsibility foreach userand we are strongly encouraging you to recycle everythingyou can,everything humanly possible. The second best option isupcycling,basically reusing items into creative diy projects.

With cold season in full effect, you mightfindyourself reaching for a tissue or two more often. The upsidetofeeling fluish is that empty tissue boxes are an idealcraftmaterial! The next time you take a sick day, try your hand atoneof these tissue box crafts that require minimal effort andsupplieswhile showcasing plenty of creativity.A square tissue box provides the base for this simple piñataidea.Grab some colorful tissue paper and go crazy with thedesign!Tissue Box GarlandTissue boxes often have cute prints and since theeye-catchingdesigns are printed on sturdy paperboard, there are allsorts ofcrafting opportunities to mine. This easy garland ofadorable dotsis a perfect example.Tissue Fire TruckCombat the sniffles and decorate a child’s room withfelt-coveredtissue boxes that are attractive to little hands. Bethey firetrucks, whales, or even elaborate pink castles, your kidswill loveto have them on display.Tissue Box Flower HolderTransform your basic rectangular tissue box into an elegantflowercontainer with this “grown-up” paper mache tutorial.Newspaperprint and golden acrylic paint give it a vintagelook.Tissue box heart framesMore crafting fans are taking advantage of tissue box patternswithprojects intended to show off the original designs. A bold boxplussome hole-punching and X-Acto-knife skills can createtheseheart-shaped picture frames.Tissue Box MonsterFill this googly-eyed monster with holiday cards or make it moreofa long-term organizing fixture in a child’s bedroom. Thinkabouthow much more fun putting away Legos would be…Tissue Box JournalThis sturdy ring-bound journal is a great eco-friendlyscrapbookingproject once you’ve amassed a small collection of usedtissueboxes. Choose square boxes with different prints for avariety of“page” designs or keep things understated with morebasicpackages.Wrapped tissue boxGive a square tissue box the look of a woven basket withthetutorial from Diary of a Mad Crafter. This fun, fabric-toppedboxcould be used for just about anything from a bathroommagazineholder to a small eclectic trash bin.Handmade EnvelopeTuck a small gift into an envelope you can make yourself infiveminutes. Just cut four circles out of card stock, fold eachoneover, and glue them together in an overlapping pattern. Wraptheenvelope with a ribbon, and voilà — simple elegance.Artful Grocery BagsPaper grocery bags can take on a new life as beautiful handmadegiftwrap. Cut them to size, decorate them with stickers or stamps,use alittle yarn to make an appealing, appropriate bow, and you'llhavethe satisfaction of giving the Earth a gift too.Wine SleevesSlip a bottle of wine into the sleeve of an old sweater. Stitchthecut end closed, leaving the cuff for the top. Tie it with aribbon,and it’ll be the classiest gift bag at the party.Gift CanistersCover a coffee can or oatmeal canister in construction paperorfelt. Decorate it with any bits and pieces you have around, andtopit with a bow to create the perfect gift box for baked goods,smalltoys, or a homemade game.Newspaper Gift BagPut your origami skills to work with this easy DIY gift bag. Allyouneed are two sheets of newspaper, glue, card stock, and aribbon orstring for a handle. Cut, cut, fold, fold, glue — andyou’re good togo.Repurposed Tissue BoxReuse a tissue box for a quick, uncomplicated gift wrap. Many ofthesquare decorator boxes are pretty enough to use withoutbeingcovered. Just attach a large bow or other adornment over theholein the top, and the gift will be as easy to open as it wastowrap.Rubber BandsStretch colorful rubber bands over plain kraft or butcher paperfora unique and fun-to-open present. No two gifts will look thesame,and who couldn’t use more rubber bands?

Like many people, my family are feelingthefull weight of the recession, so the most aggressivelymarketedtoys and video game consoles are definitely off theshopping listfor now! However, when I was clearing out some oldcardboard boxesfrom my office a few weeks ago, I was reminded ofthe old cliche:that kids get more enjoyment from the packaging thanthe gift. Idecided to put the theory to the test, and I think theresults areworth sharing with other parents.CaveatsFirst of all, I know that many people will read theopeningparagraph above and wonder if I'm a tree-hugging,anti-commercialluddite, so I want to assure you that this is notthe case! Likemany parents, I sometimes find it difficult tosuggest activitiesfor my kids to do, and I probably resort to usingthe TV more oftenthan I should. This article is simply one littlegem that workedfor me, and hopefully others will benefit too. It isalso worthpointing out the ages of my children: my daughter is 4,and herlittle brother is 2.The PitchArmed with enough old, torn cardboard to bury a small car, a rollofpacking tape and a scissors, I gathered the kids together."Whowants to make... a ROCKET", I asked. Immediately, their eyeslitup, and I had their attention, although I did have to explainthatit wouldn't really fly.The BuildIt was at this point I realized that I was going to have to do alotof the initial work myself, because the cardboard was too thickforlittle hands to cut. A few of the boxes were reasonably intact,so Iquickly stacked them on top of each other to make the body. Togetthe kids more involved, I lay it horizontally on the ground,and gotthem to lie down beside it, so I could measure where to putthewindow. After that, they 'helped' by crawling in and out ofthebody, which had now been dubbed 'The Tunnel'.While they were busy, I cut out a few more pieces: one for thenosecone, and a few for the fins. Putting it all together was asnap,and took maybe 10 minutes from start to finish, andadmittedly, itshowed. In one sense, the finished piece lookedexactly like anassemblage of old cardboard stuck together withtape, but to thekids, nothing could convince them that this wasn'ta rocket. Thefact that it reached up to the ceiling only made itmoreimpressive!The ResponseMaybe my kids are easily amused, but the excitement in our homethatevening was palpable! The fact that it was big enough to housebothof my children was a big bonus, and soon their imaginationstookover. They were enacting little stories, playing hide andseek, andthey even figured out a way to move the rocket while theywere stillinside it. Bedtime stories that night revolved aroundflying todistant planets, but in the back of my mind, I expectedthe noveltyto wear off quickly.Over the following days, the initial excitement did die down, buttomy surprise, it was replaced with a different kind ofenthusiasm:decorating the rocket. Every day for the past fewweeks, they'vebeen painting small patches, drawing little peopleon it, evensticking a little bit of kitchen foil on it to make itlook morelike a spaceship. I was especially impressed when theyfound someorange tissue paper left over from Halloween: they stuckit to thebase of the rocket because they thought it looked likefire!ConclusionI wrote at the beginning that I wasn't a frugal parent thatwoulddeny my kids everything their peers took for granted. However,I nolonger look at this project as building a cheap toy, but ratherasan engaging, ongoing activity. There is a big difference betweenatoy and an activity, and I sensed that my kids got a lotmoreenjoyment out of this, than they did out of manyfly-by-nightbranded products.

Awesome DIY Projects that You've NeverHeardofDo you know what's great about DIY projects? Everything. Whenyoumake items yourself, you can choose projects that suit yourtastes,create them in your choice of colors/textures, and then usethem toyour heart's content.Whether you're aiming for efficiency, decoration, fun,orself-sufficiency, there's a awesome DIY project just waitingforyou. Here are just a few that you might like to try out:1. Bird Feeder WreathA circular mold, wide ribbon, some birdseed, and some meltedsuetare all you need to help feed our feathery friends over thewintermonths.2. Upside-Down Tomato PlanterJust save your plastic soda bottles, cut the bottoms off, ease inatomato plant seedling, and pour in some earth. Then hang itup,water it regularly, and watch your tomatoes grow! This alsoworkswell for herbs and peppers.)3. Yogurt CheesePlace a few layers of cheesecloth in a colander, pour inplainyogurt, and let it drain overnight: you'll have a creamycheesewhen you wake up the next day.4. Yarn-Wrapped Painted JarsWrap some yarn or twine around a jar, paint it, and peel theyarnaway once it's dry: you'll be left with a gorgeous luminary fortealights or candles.5. Baked Salt Dough TagsPerfect for Valentine's gifts, baby/bridal showers, or anyotheroccasion.6. Leafy Stepping-StonesIt's easy to make beautiful stepping-stones for your gardenwithlarge leaves (like rhubarb), cement, and a trowel.7. Shoe Holder PlanterUse an old over-the-door shoe holder to grow all kinds ofplants.This is great for growing herbs outside your kitchen, or onabalcony wall.8. Tea or Coffee Cup with a MessageGrab a teacup and a Sharpie marker, write a message on theinsidebottom of a cup (or on the side of it), and bake for 30 minat 350F to make the writing permanent. Great for bridalpartygifts!9. Pebble PlacematUse a hot glue gun to glue flat beach pebbles to circles of feltorwood. These placemats are perfect to use beneath teapots andwarmserving bowls, and they look great at garden parties.10. Needle-Felted ToysUse a barbed needle and some wool roving to make Waldorf-styletoysfor kids of all ages.11. Water-less Snow Globe, via Salt TreeGrab an empty jar, a dollhouse miniature, some glue, and fakesnow,and you'll have a water-free snow globe decoration.12. Hanging Garden BasketA wire basket, some moss, and some seedlings are all that'sneededto create a gorgeous hanging basket of edibles. Try a mixoflettuce, herbs, tomatoes, or even strawberries!13. Reusable “Swiffer” PadsIf you know the basics of knitting or crocheting, you cancreateyour own reusable pad covers for your sweeper.14. Lip BalmMake your own amazing lip balms with carnauba or bee's wax,acarrier oil (olive, almond, etc.) and yourfavouritescent/flavour.15. Floor StencilsInstead of throw rugs, consider dressing up old wooden orconcretefloors with painted stencil designs.16. Laundry DetergentJust in case you run out of laundry soap (or want to makeacost-effective detergent in the scent you like best), make yourownwith a few household ingredients.17. Cake StandsUse industrial-strength adhesive to glue thrift shopglasswaretogether to make cake stands and pedestal bowls.18. Nail Polish Key IdentificationUse different colours of nail polish on your keys so you caneasilytell them apart. Just remember which colour you used foreachdoor…19. Cassette Tape WalletYou might have never played a cassette tape, but chances areyou'veseen them lying around. Transform one into a wallet for a bitofretro fabulousness.20. Painted Garden StonesKeep track of what you've planted where by painting large stonesforyour garden.21. Wood-Burning Camp StoveAll you need is a large tin can, a few metal tent pegs/stakes, andadrill to make this camp stove.

The pallet projects are one of themostinteresting projects for everyone. There are no people that arenotadmired by these amazing projects. From pallets, can be donealmostevery kind of furniture. Pallets are extremely good as forindoorthe same for outdoor furniture.If you want to make remarkable DIY bedroom furniture, you are ontheright place. We present you 27 Insanely Genius DIY Pallet BedIdeasThat Will Leave You Speechless. These interesting DIY palletideasare so amazing and easy to make. With just a little effort,you willhave inexpensive but fascinating bed. See the followingexamples andmake bedroom with big statement.Pallets have been around for so many years and are mostly usedforstoring, packing and shipping of different goods, from foodgrainsto heavier machinery and even for the bigger stocks ofmedicines.Recently these pallet boards have become much more thanjust thoseof wooden packing skids as the retired pallets have nowbecome apopular topic for DIY and people are making extra brilliantuses ofthem in home furniture constructions and in wooden homedecordesigns.A bed, in particular, is the most functional piece ofmoderndomestic furniture and can mostly been seen in family rooms,guestroom and most commonly in our master bedroom. It should alwaysbevisually pleasing, comfortable and functional for sure!However,this most wanted piece of cozier home furniture can bebuilt inendless styles with pallets!No matter, if you want a king size bed, a simple toddler bed oracreative rustic platform bed, amusing bed swings, summerafternoondaybeds, pallet bed with storage or a pallet bed withwheels, youwill find here great practical advice in this showcasedcollectionof 42 DIY pallet bed ideas which are here to get youinspired ofwooden creativity and pallet wood recycling!Pallets are used worldwide for all sorts of interesting andusefulDIY projects. For example, wooden pallets are often used formakingfurniture such as bed frames, nightstands and all sorts ofotherthings. There are several advantages which come withusingpallets.Pallets can be reconfigured in numerous different ways, dependingonwhat you're trying to build. Let's say you want to make a bedframefor the bedroom. Stack the pallets one on top of the otherandsecure them. You can also make nightstands to match the bedframe.By using two stacked pallets you also create usefulstoragecompartments for the bed.Depending on the size of the bed and on the style you prefer,you'llhave to use two or more pallets. You can decide thedimensions ofthe frame yourself and you can have built-innightstands or seats.You can also include storage in your design.Most often, pallets areleft as such but you can paint the wood ifyou want it to look moremodern or to match the rest of the room'sdécor.The main feature of a bedroom is the bed! Perk up your bedroomlookwith a smart do it yourself pallet bed that requireslittleexpenditure, effort and time. Decide on what type of bed youwouldwant and then go cut yourself some planks. The pallet bed isyourprivate cruise and you can design it the way you want.If your room has a low ceiling, the best way to go is the floorbed.Pallet floor beds make for a fresh experience, as it gives alessfilled and heavy look. You can also create a storage bedwithdrawers and cavities, put in some books and baubles orstoreclothes. It will save space and you will be able to put away alotof clutter. You have mattresses lying all over the house:simplyconstruct your family bunk beds or gift your wife a lovely doityourself pallet cot bed for the soon to come little one.

Easter is upon us and bunnies abound.Whetheryou're gathering the kids for the annual egg dyeingtradition, oryou're getting crafty with DIY decorations, we've gotall the infoyou're looking for to make and display gorgeous Eastereggs thisyear. Our favorite tips from around the web:Practical ConsiderationsThis is messy business, so start out by protecting yourworkspacewith newspaper, a plastic drop cloth or an old sheet andbreak outthe rubber gloves if you're concerned about staining yourhands. Ifyou don't already have what you need, REAL SIMPLE has yourshoppinglist and the basic 1-2-3 of egg dyeing.Hard-boiling your eggs is best for kids projects, so allowenoughtime for them to cool down before little fingers handle them.Youdon't want to speed up the cooling process by dunking them incoldwater, because you'll end up with a lot of crackedshells.To make longer lasting ornaments that can be displayed from yeartoyear, take the time to blow the egg out of the shell beforedyeingthem, as demonstrated by Martha Stewart. The master alsoadvisesbuying different types of eggs, from tiny quail eggs togiantostrich eggs, for added visual interest when displaying themingroups.We loved Frugal Living's suggestion to skip the egg dyeing kitsandmake your own using items that you already have at home,likevinegar and food coloring. KIDSCOOKING offers thestep-by-stepproject that you can share, so you can get creative ANDimpart somemoney-saving lessons, too! You'll love these safe, easyto followrecipes for eleven different colors of homemade egg dye.Try usingbrown eggs for even more variations in color.Creative IdeasTo create new patterns, follow these easy how-tos fromEpicurious.Use tape or stickers, rubber bands, or wax to makebeautiful andunexpected designs. Blend colors or try usingdifferentconcentrations of the same dye and double dip for anombreeffect.Even more techniques for painting eggs, including a very cooltissuepaper method that results in a stained glass-like effect canbeexplored at Dyeing Easter Eggs (it is that easy!). Try"pearlizing"your eggs with a special mica-infused substance for atruly elegantresult.Wikihow gives great directions for marbling,sponge-dipping,applying polka dots, and glitterizing your eggs. Thepage alsooffers practical advice, like keeping the egg cartons fordrying,or better yet, placing them on a wire cookie racks forlesssmudging.Dyeing eggs is a favorite Easter tradition, but the best part ishowmany different ways there are to do it. Do you have afavoritetechnique we didn't uncover? And don't forget to commentbelow andlet us know what you like to do with your eggs oncethey're alldressed up and ready for a very happy Easter!Many years have passed since my own youthful days ofenjoyingholidays and the activities and crafts that go along withthem withmy parents and siblings; I still enjoy these holidaystoday with myown kids.Halloween involved black and orange construction paper thatwasshaped into witches, pumpkins, and cats and taped in thewindowpanes. Carving the jack-lantern and enjoying its spooky glowin thedark was great fun.Christmas involved popcorn garland, tree decorating, andcookiebaking. Easter, of course, was a time for decorating eggs tobehidden on the celebrated Sunday and hunted by the youngones.My father and mother did hide some special plastic eggs, somewithquarters or dollars hidden inside, trying to be sure eachchild"found" one of these treasured prizes. The fondestmemories,though, are those of sitting at the kitchen table withdifferentcolored bowls of dye and having a chance to let myimagination andcreativity go to work.I think back on some of those boiled eggs that endured allthathandling and hiding, how anyone could eat an egg after allthat, socracked and dented and going unrefrigerated for any lengthoftime.

Dreamcatcher is a talisman that has longbeenused by the Indians of North America. Considered thatDreamcasterhas the ability to protect you from bad dreams and gooddreamsmakes vivid and memorable. If you want to make your dream ofalight, get rid of it nightmares and simply freshen the Interiorofthe original ethnic decoration, try yourself make such charmandhang the headboard. In our time is a snap to buy aready-madeDreamcatcher, but made with your own hands, with soul andgoodintentions, it will surely bring more happy dreams. Moreover,it isnot difficult to do and not expensive. In this article, I showyouhow to make a dream catcher with your own hands.An ancient Indian legend of DreamcatcherIt was long ago, when the world was still young, and thepeoplelived in harmony with the forces of nature. The elder shamanofLakota tribe ascended the mountain, and he had a vision.Wisdomteacher Iktomi came to him in the guise of the spider. Whiletheywere talking on the hidden language, the spider took willowtwigbent into a hoop, embellished feather birds, beads and begantoweave around the web. He told the old shaman about the cyclesoflife: a child is born, and it is taken care of adults, thengrowsup, and he takes care of new babies, and so continuedendlessly.Willow hoop symbolizing the human way of life, everythingin natureis in a circle. At different points in our lives we arefaced withvarious forces, some of whom want to help us, others onthecontrary be harmful. If a person has good forces, they willbehappy to take it in the right direction. If the choice iswrong,then the person is suffering and will get trapped. Everyonechoosestheir own path. Spider continued to weave a web, whilesaying onlya small hole left Centre. Look, he said, it's a perfectcircle, useit to help your people achieve their goals, drawing onideas forthem from the visions and dreams. If you will trust thegreatspirit, kind thoughts and dreams will come to you, evil doesgetconfused in the web and melt with the first rays ofrisingsun.The old Shaman handed the talisman to his people, and sincethen,many Indians hang Dreamcatcher over bed, making sure itsability tofilter out all the bad and keep the good.Ideally, you should only make Dreamcatcher made ofnaturalmaterials, using willow thin twigs, thread of natural origin(theIndians instead of yarn were deer sinew), wooden Clay beadsandfeathers or live birds-Eagle or owls. Feather symbolizes theairand sends to the owner of the mascot bird, for example, theabilityto see in the dark. Nowadays, of course, it is difficult tofindthe feathers of an eagle, so fit and more mundanematerials.Even if you do not bring special meaning to the ancientlegends,Dreamcatcher is just beautiful and contemporary ethnicdecoration,decor and color scheme that you can choose based on fromyourexisting environment.In my recent post, “The History and Story of Dream Catchers”Imentioned that I was going to be making a dream catcher of myown.Well, here it is! :) I included pictures and directions aswell! Ithink dream catchers are absolutely beautiful, creative,andfascinating. Don't you?Did you ever have a dreamcatcher as a kid? Or currently haveonenow? I did, and still do. I've always thought about makingonemyself but I never got around to it. Recently, I finally made upmymind to make one so I went searching online to learn how.Thiswould be fun to make for yourself or even for yourkids/familymembers to make! Enjoy :) I was pretty excited to makethis becausethis is my first one ever! And it definitely won't bethelast!

Install handmade shelves. Ratherthanpurchasing typical cookie-cutter shelves, consider visiting alocalcraft fair or woodworker for customized shelves. Everythingfromstyle, color, design and cutouts can be customized withhandmadeitems. Shelves are ideal for storing tools in the garageorknick-knacks in the family room.Replace vinyl flooring or install new tiles. These days,convenienceis everything. It's easier than ever to replace vinylflooring orinstall tiles with simple self-adhesive backing foreasy placement.This will literally give you a new floor surfacewithin a fewhours.Install carpet. Before making a purchase, be sure to measurethearea that you need to carpet. If you need to cut carpet, it'snot aproblem and special cutting tools can be purchased at anyhomeimprovement store. Simply roll it out and secure it to thefloorfor an easy DIY home improvement project.Install a ceiling fan. Not only will this add beauty to theroom,but it will also help to circulate the air. Just be carefulduringthe installation process and when climbing up or downaladder.If you are a big fan of wallpaper, then you already know that itcanstart to peel from time to time. It's inevitable. At somepoint,wallpaper will need replacing and it's arguably one of theeasiesthome improvement projects that you can do. Wallpaper issold at anyhome improvement store and can be cut to fit any roomin your home.During installation, be sure to smooth the paper asyou go in orderto avoid bubbled areas.If you like the idea of sitting out on the porch or deckandwatching fireflies light up in the night, consider addinganoutside addition to your home. Plans can be purchased online oratsome home improvement stores, along with the materials neededtocomplete the job.Painting your home, either inside or out, is a very popular wayofimproving it's overall appearance. Always be sure to readtheinstructions and use paint in a well-ventilated area.One of the more sensible DIY home improvement projects includestheinstallation of a dusk to dawn lighting system outside of thehome.This type of lighting will automatically turn on if there isanymovement outside of your home and is ideal for anyone, whetheryoulive out in the country or in a larger area.As winter time rolls around, many people begin to considerreplacingtheir windows to ensure that they are protected from theelements.Many people think of windows as simply something to lookthroughbut, in fact, they are much more than that. Windows canactuallyhelp to keep warm air inside your home and the cold airout duringthose harsh winter months, which will make it morecomfortable foryour family and also your wallet where heatingcosts areconcerned.Install wall paneling. If you don't like the idea of paintingorsimply prefer the look of paneling, a visit to your localhomeimprovement store could be the answer to your next DIYhomeimprovement project. Wall paneling is sold in sheets, ispre-cutand ready for installation. All you need to do is place itin thedesired location and secure it.DIY or do it yourself is a goal-oriented hobby initiatedandcompleted by individuals or small groups. The basic premise isthatif a person learns reasonably fast and knows how to applybasicskills to projects, then the person doesn't have to hireotherpeople to do the work for him.In recent years, DIY home improvement has made impact intelevisionand in the hearts of interested homemakers andprofessionals. Theidea of improving the looks of your home usingyour own basictalent appeals to a lot of people. If you wish tobegin your ownjourney in DIY home improvement, certain things haveto be takeninto consideration so that you can increase your successrate inany DIY home improvement projects.

Do you want to design your owndo-it-yourselfgarden? Although it looks simple to plant a garden,there are someways of making the job more efficient and more likelyto succeed.Here are some tips to help you design a DIYlandscape.InstructionsAlways start on paper. If you want to avoid expensive changesafterinstalling your landscape, the most logical thing to do issketchit out on paper first. You will see how things flow together,whatlooks best and what won't work. Then you can change things withthestroke of the pencil. Things can be varied when you build yourDIYlandscape -- a plan should be flexible -- but with adrawn-outguide, you can avoid the really expensive andlabor-consumingmistakes. You can draw out your own plans or have aprofessional doit for you. Or you can do your own and just havethem checked overby a garden designer or coach.Make a list of what you want in your garden and how you will useit.This way you won't forget anything. Include flower beds,cutting orvegetable gardens, shade trees, patios, sports courts,paths orwalkways, swimming pools, sheds, water features, walls,fences,arbors and more. Don't worry about deciding on individualplantsyet.Sketch out all the areas you want and link them together withlawns,paths, walkways and other routes of access. Remember, allareas needto be easily accessible or you won't want to use them.Make theaccesses attractive, like artistically curving paths, tomake yourdesign more picturesque.Plan on hardscape features first. Hardscapes are permanentfeaturesand include buildings, patios, pergolas and even permanentdecorlike bridges and ponds. Also don't forget to draw indrainage,utility areas, power supplies, irrigation and any othercriticalsystem that needs the foundation of your design.Then follow up with trees and the largest planted areas likelawnsand flower planter areas. Just rough them out. Keep in mindtheangle of the sun for both shadows and shade. Continue on downtothe smallest items like garden decor. You can even speck outwhichplants go where, or you can do that on a separate plandepending onhow detailed the design layout becomes.There are lots ideas you can find in books, magazines and ontheinternet for building your own garden. But you are safest todesignit out on paper first. For more information on garden designsandhow to design a DYI landscape plan, please check out thelinksunder Resources listed below.A rock garden structures space and adds a pleasing,low-maintenanceyard feature. A simple rock garden design can echonature,providing an area of tranquility. A rock garden withoutplants, orincorporating drought-resistant plants, saves water andlabor.Rocks offer a range of colors and texture, allowing you toevoke acreek bed, a desert, an alpine trail, a zen garden, a beachoralmost any natural or designed setting you prefer. The spaceyouhave available and the rocks you choose can guideyourdesign.Basic Rock GardenArrange the rocks in a pleasing design. For instance, place agroupof five large rocks in the back corner of the yard and setupgroups of three medium rocks in a random pattern aroundthem.Fill in the area with smaller rocks, gravel or coarse sand.Rakingthe sand in patterns gives a zen garden effect; gravel actsas aweed barrier.Add height to your simple rock garden by creating a mound ofearthfor a hill, or use a hillside on your property to embed rocksin.Dig a hole a third of the height of the rock and make sure toseatthe rock firmly so that it will remain in place. This givesanatural look to larger rocks in a rock garden. A rise ofrocksworks well for an herb or succulent garden or forsmallflowers.Adding PlantsPour soil between rocks to create natural clefts for growingplants.Make a small hole in the soil with your fingers. Plant asmall plantor moss in the soil.

If you've ever gotten lost or tried yourhandat pretty much anything DIY, you're probably besties withoneiconic piece of glassware: The Mason Jar. Love it or hate it,youcan't deny both its utility and inherent cuteness. For thismonth'smega roundup, we've scoured the web to bring you the 100mostclever ways to repurpose a mason jar, canning jar, ball jar, orjamjar. And we promise not to use the word “jarring” more thanonce;)Repurposing mason jars is a fun and easy way to create a usefulitemout of something you usually throw out. Whether you'redecorating,organizing, or crafting, get inspired to upcycle yourold householditems with these clever DIY mason jar ideas. Turnyour leftover jarsinto a golden vase, labeled storage shelf, oreven a soapdispenser.We've brought you 9 of the best DIY mason jar ideas for you totryout!1. DIY Oil Lamp: It's surprisingly easy to create your ownnostalgicoil lamp, and a blue mason jar makes a very picturesquebase.2. Hanging Pendant Lights: These cool pendant lights arefairlysimple to make and add a homespun charm to any space.3. Blue Glass Lamp: Of course, you can also replace any oldlampbase with a jar.4. Garden Jar Chandelier: Come on, how could we exclude minimasonjars from this scene?5. Monogram Marquee: What could be more worthy than a vintagestylemarquee made of mason jars?!6. Solar-Powered Lights: We aren't entirely sure how these work,butwe really like the patterned results.7. Use Fishnet as a Spray Paint Stencil: Now that's anunexpectedplace to find a pair of fishnets. The patterns totallyremind us ofundersea creatures.8. Glass Jar Typography: What an easy and lovely way topersonalizejars!9. Lucky Jar Revamp: How cute are these jars? Draw shamrocksandwrite messages with puffy paint, then spray paint green.10. Porcelain Pen Designs: We love the quirky lines on this trioofjars.11. Distressed Shabby Chic: Technically these are for sale, butwethink a few different layers of spray paint couldaccomplishsimilar results.12. Metallic Vases: A little inside out painting? Don't mind ifwedo! Create a silver tablescape with this simple DIYproject.13. Moroccan-Inspired Puff Paint: Another item for sale, we betyoucould create a similar look using metallic puff paint and a bitofprecision.14. Glitter Dipped Vases: We are always up for a new way touseglitter. These make classy vases for any occasion.15. Chalkboard Labels: For welcome cocktails slash name cards, addachalkboard label to any jar you find.16. Silhouette Jars: Remember having a silhouette drawn whenyouwere little? Bring that aesthetic back… but on a jar!17. Pencil Holder: Such a genius use of the jar shape – we lovetheidea of making a bunch of Lego heads withdifferentexpressions.18. Textured Typography: This typography was created usingfoamletters as well as puff paint. We really like how the foamlettersturned out!19. Color Block Chalk Mason Jars: Yesss! This is like a DIYtrendexplosion. Its got color block, chalkboard paint, andmasonjars.20. Sea Glass Jars: Created using a crafty cocktail of Elmer'sGlueand food coloring, these have just a faint sea glassinspiredhue.

Fun DIY crafts for the kidsAs Easter approaches you may be on a budget, which means thatyou'renot going to be able to go out and spend a fortune on thecraftsthat you might want to do on Easter. In this article I amgoing tocover some easy Easter crafts that you can do alone orwith yourkids.One of the first and most known crafts is decorating eggs,howeveryou don't always have the time to go out and buy thenecessary dyesin order to do this. When you want to dye eggs butdon't have dye,you can always go and grab your kitchen's supply offood coloringand mix it with just enough water to dip the egg in.When you dothis and dip your egg in the colored water it will comeout thecolor of the food coloring, which allows you the same effectasexpensive dyes.Some more easy craft ideasNext on my list of things you can do for Easter without breakingthebank is a foam Easter rabbit plant stake. That maysoundcomplicated, but in all reality all you need is a jumbocraftstick, some craft foam, paper, scissors glue, a marker, and ifyouwant some paint. Now here's how to make the bunny:1. First you paint the craft stick itself and let it dry.2. Next draw a picture of a bunny on a piece of the foampaper.You're going to want to use the picture as a pattern to cuttheshapes out of it from the craft foam.3. Next glue the pieces together.4. After that cut a piece of the foam 4x1 ½ for the sign thatthebunny will be holding.5. Next glue the feet to the bottom of the sign and craft stick,andvoila you now have a little bunny that you can put into apottedplant.Fun crafts for the childrenThis is sure to be a hit with the children. Next on our listaresome of the games and activities you can do with Eastereggprintables. One of these such activities is the match game. Toplaythis game you print out two copies on to card stocks. Then youplaymemory with them, a card game in which you try to match onecardwith its equal by remembering where each card is located.An all time favorite is the traditional Easter egg hunt. Thismaynot have the same allure as an Easter egg hunt with realEastereggs, but it's much less expensive and the printables don'tgiveoff the same smell that a real egg would if it isn't found.Theseare only a few of the many activities you can do if you're onabudget this Easter season, but given these tools and ideas I'msureyou can come up with a few of your own creative easy Eastercraftsto do with your children, or the children in your life.Rememberyou don't have to have a big budget to do these easyEastercrafts.Edible Easter crafts are a fun activity for kids of all ages.TheseEaster recipes are a great way to spend some quality familytimetogether and satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. So get out theEastercandies, get ready to bake and let's make some edibleEastertreats.Easter Craft Idea #1Edible Easter crafts are always a favorite in our house. Not onlydowe have a blast making these items but eating them is just asmuchfun. One of our favorites is an edible bird's nest. This is afingerlicking good craft project for kids of all ages.How to Make an Edible Birds NestSuppliesChocolate Cake MixPaper cup cake holdersCup Cake PanCrumbly Chocolate Bars (like Butterfingers)Easter Candy EggsMarshmallow PeepsFrostingBake the cupcakes as directed and let cool. Give each childacupcake, candy bars, Easter candy eggs, frosting and peeps.Havethe kids frost their cupcake and then add the crumbly chocolatebar(breaking into stick like pieces) around the outer edge to formthenest. Then add Easter egg candies and the marshmallow peeps.Thesecute nests are totally edible and will look great at yourEasterdinner table.

There is a huge variety of ribbons youcanchoose from when making your ribbon crafts. Ribbons can bemadefrom many different fabrics and come in many different styles.Thetype of ribbon you use in your ribbon crafts will depend onwhichapplication you are using them for.Acetate Satin RibbonsThese durable ribbons have a shiny, stiff finish. They can comeinsolid colours or can have patterns stamped on them. Acetateribbonscan be used for gift wrapping, floral arrangements andwreaths, andwedding use.Sheer RibbonsSheer ribbons are made from very lightweight, open weavefabricssuch as organza, organdy and chiffon. They very versatileand comein a myriad of colours and sizes. These ribbons can be usedinribbon crafts such as dressmaking, scrap booking, card making,giftwrapping and wedding use.Satin RibbonsSmooth and silky, satin ribbons can be single faced, with oneshinyside or double faced with both sides being shiny. Theseribbons arealso very versatile and come in many colours and sizes.Ribboncrafts that satin ribbons are commonly used for aredressmaking,scrap booking, card making, embroidery, ribbon flowers,hairaccessories and gift wrapping.Velvet RibbonsFor a touch of luxury in your ribbon crafts, you can't gopastvelvet ribbon. It comes in rich colours as well as softpastels.One side the ribbon is plain and the other side, the plush,densepile of the ribbon is what gives it it's luxurious feel.Velvetribbon is great for dressmaking, seasonal decor andweddings.Grosgrain RibbonsGrosgrain are a heavier ribbon with thin horizontal ribbing.Theyare usually made from silk and come in a wide variety ofcolours.They very durable and are commonly used in scrap booking,cardmaking, hair bows and dressmaking.Jacquard RibbonsThe term jacquard ribbons is often used to describe ribbonswithembroidery on them, but true jacquard ribbons are woven in suchaway that the design is actually part of the weave of thefabric.Because of the way these ribbons are woven, there is adefiniteright side and wrong side. They give a very interestingeffect toribbon crafts that include dressmaking, home decor, scrapbookingand cardmakingWired RibbonsThe wire in the edges of wired ribbons help them maintaintheirshape. This is particularly useful for ribbon crafts thatrequirebows.Lame RibbonsLight weight metallic ribbons available in many colours. Usethesewhen you require a bit of shimmer in your project.Moire RibbonsUsually made from taffeta or satiny fabric, theseinterestingribbons have a watermark effect. A nice ribbon foradding a bit ofinterest in your project.With so many ribbon types to choose from, you are sure to findonesuitable for your ribbon crafts.Whether you are making an award ribbon for a nonprofit group,ormaking ribbons as a statement of your support for the troops, oracertain special gift, no craft person should be withoutcolorfulribbon material of various types. It is amazing the varietythesedays at the art and craft stores, but that's not the onlyplace youcan get such materials. Ribbons can be made to just aboutanystrong flimsy material. And how you bunch it up, attach ittoitself, and work it around medallions, medals, and otherobjectsmakes all the difference in the world.If you will recall a ship captain from Pennsylvania, was on ashipthat got hijacked by pirates. Luckily, thanks to the UnitedStatesNavy Seals he was rescued and the crew of the ship was saved.Alsothanks to his heroic thinking, and the intelligence of the crewforacting fast everyone lived to tell about it. When he got hometoPennsylvania he found a thousand yellow ribbons tied aroundeverysingle oak tree. And who do you think did that?The arts and crafts women of the town decided they were goingtostick up for one of their own, so they banded together to makeastatement, and they designed and made thousands of ribbons inahuge project.

To start your yard project there are acoupleof thing you will need to think through before you ever pickup ashovel or purchase anything other than a magazine or booktosolidify your ideas. Way to many people start a project onlytofind that they are in way over their heads or that there isnotenough time in the day, weeks and months ahead to get thejobcompleted.I work with a guy that has two newly married sons with brandnewolder houses. Both boys have grown up watching their old manbuild,fix and make all kinds of things from a swimming pool to anacregarden and I guess they thought they inherited the fix it gene.Mybuddy has spent the last 6 months finishing up what thekidsstarted. They had no idea what it would cost or the time itwouldtake and they had the perfect person to ask; their dad.You may not think you have someone close who can help you butthereare plenty of hardware stores that can help you plan and someofthem have classes you can take where you can learn some ofthetechniques and how to do what you want to do. Personally, I usethelibrary and the internet. It is amazing what you can find inthesetwo places.Now take out a piece of paper and start drawing. Your not makingtheMona Lisa so don't worry that it is not to scale, etc.; you cangetto that later once you have your plan down. Don't spend toomuchtime on looks but spend a lot of time on wants and stayingwithinyour budget.Changing you yard to something better does not mean you have toteareverything out and bring in everything new, nor does it meanthatyou have to build that patio, get new furniture and so on andsoforth. If you have the budget great, do it. But if you are likemostpeople and need to plan for what you are going to do, go slow.Youmay be able to buy a couple of major pieces and make thatworkreally well. If you look at a lot of pictures you might justfindwhat you like is very simple and relatively inexpensive.The next thing is to determine if you can do everything yourselfandif so, great. If you cannot then you will either have to getafriend who can help you, learn to do it yourself or hireaprofessional. I have found that my friends who have theknowledgeseem to help me more when I offer to pay them. Of course,if youare on a tight budget, beer and a barbeque will bring many toyourdoor who can help.The simpler you can keep it the better. This makes things easieraswell as more cost and time effective. For example, my son calledmefrom Colorado telling me his mother -in-law wanted him to buildhera pergola and asked me if I had any good plans. After askinghimthe time and money questions, I told him to go online andpurchasea pergola kit. The kits these days are awesome. Theycomepredrilled and pre sanded and it does not take a brain surgeontofigure out that it is much less expensive to buy and install oneofthese as opposed to buying the material and building itfromscratch.So you have to think before you start an outdoor project.Thinkabout the scope of the project, the cost of the project intime andmoney and think about being able to finish it on time andonbudget. Please do these before you buy anything and then lookforthe best and easiest ways to get it accomplished. I guaranteeyouwill be glad you did.Homeowners who want to add accent to their large gardensshouldconsider building a gazebo. Gone are the days where a gazeboneedsto look traditional with its octagonal shape. Now, you canfind awide range of DIY gazebo plans showcasing various, shapes,stylesand designs.Most of the gazebos built these days are made of stone,concrete,metal and wood. There are also those made from vinylandfiberglass. Among the varieties, the most common gazebos arethosemade of wood. For this reason, most of the DIY gazebo planssoldonline are also made of wood material.

Easy DIY Clothespin Scarf HolderScarves are my favorite type of accessory, so I have a ton of them–but I've never had a good way to store them. They've alwaysbeenballed up in a drawer, only to emerge wrinkled and dingy.Untilnow! Keep reading to find out how to make a niftywall-mountedscarf holder using wooden clothespins.You Will Need:30 Wooden Clothespins3″ x 36″ x 1/4″ Piece of Balsa WoodWood GlueLatex PaintPaintbrushCommand Adhesive StripsBegin by painting your clothespins using latex paint. Cover thetopof each clothespin in a solid coat of paint, and then gentlydrawit down using a relatively dry brush to give it a painterlylook.Let the paint dry.Clothespin Scarf Hanger PaintedNext, lay the clothespins out on the balsa wood. Make sure thattheyare evenly spaced… there should be about 3/4″ in betweeneachpin.Clothespin Scarf Hanger GlueNow begin gluing the pins down. Use a very thin coat of wood gluetoensure that the excess doesn't ooze out around the edge of thepin.Make sure that they are all still evenly spaced and straight –woodglue dries quickly and permanently.Clothespin Scarf HangerNow all that's left to do is mount it to the wall. Leteverythingdry for at least an hour, and then flip it over. Placeone CommandStrip on each end according to the instructions on thebox.Clothespin Scarf Hanger SideNext, determine where you'd like to mount your holder. Place itonthe wall and press firmly on each end for one minute to makesureit is secure. Note: if you plan to hang tons of heavywinterscarves on the rack, consider mounting it to the wall usingscrewsrather than Command Strips.Clothespin Scarf Hanger CloseupAnd you're finished! There's a lot of room to personalizethisproject… try painting the clothespins different colors, or useacontrasting color on the balsa wood. If you really want togetcreative, you could even cut the whole thing in two and gluethehalves to a clothes hanger so you can hang it in the closet.Thepossibilities are endless!Clothespin Scarf Hanger WallPeg art is a craft where clothes pegs are used as thebuildingmaterial. Peggy the peg Art Skeleton is made from sprungclothespegs and a wooden spoon. Peggy's arms and legs all move attheirjoints because the peg limbs are joined on the inside withwool tomake the peg art moveable.Peggy makes a great Halloween toy or a Halloween decoration tomakeyour house look spookier on Halloween.To make Peggy the Peg Art Skeleton you will need...Wooden Sprung Pegs (dismantled and all the springs discardedexceptfor 6. You may wish to use some pegs as clamps whilst thegluedries.)Wood GlueWool or StringPaintSkeletons RibsThe skeleton ribs are two peg halves joined together at thetaperedends and overlapping one another about the same distance asthespoon handle is wide. Make and sick 6 ribs to the woodenspoonhandle. The bottom set of ribs should not stick out as far astheribs above so make the overlap bigger on this rib. Make sureyouleave the skeleton a neck and leave some of the bottom of thespoonhandle available for the pelvis bone.Skeletons ArmsThe skeleton arms have string or wool running through them. Withalength of string doubled in half, thread the loop through 6 ofthediscarded peg springs, and then thread the rest of thestringthrough the loop and pull tight to that the springs arefirmlyconnected to the end of the string. This is theskeleton'shand.Stick two peg halves, back to back with the stringsandwichedbetween. The tapered end of the pegs should point to thehand. Thisis the forearm.In a similar fashion glue two more peg halves so that theroundedend meets the rounded ends of the forearm. This is theskeleton'supper arm.Finally make the skeletons shoulder with two more pegs, theroundedends meeting the tapered ends of the upper arm. Cut theremainingstring at the tapered ends of the skeleton'sshoulder.

Oh, how the great outdoors calls to us – oratleast to some of us! Even if we barely have a dime in ourpocketsand only a small plot of dirt that we try to call a yard,many ofus have a yearning to transform our outdoor spaces intosomethingbeautiful.The best way to save on outdoor decorating is todo thecrafting and/or labor yourself. Even if you are a novicegardener(at best) and not too handy with the tools (at best), thereareways to fashion outdoor decor and decorate your greatoutdoorswithout breaking the bank. From tiny patios to a big backyard,these fun yet budget-friendly outdoor decorating ideas willhaveyou transforming your outdoor space in no time. And many oftheseoutdoor decorating ideas are green in more ways than one -they aregood for our earth, too!So let these fabulous photos ofoutdoorspaces and inspiring outdoor decor ideas from across the webgetyour creative juices flowing. Be sure to click on the linksbeloweach photo for great tutorials and more information.If you have a garden but you don’t want to spend a lot moneytodecorate it, rocks and stones may be a good idea for you. Rocksandstones are natural, so you can spend no money getting them.Theyare everywhere and you can spend no effort to find them. Butthencan add a few beautiful elements to your garden but requirelittleor no maintenance. All you should do is to collect them andmakethem beauty your garden according to our ideasprovidedfollowing.The ideas here have given the fullest tutorial or most details,socan completely do it yourself. Don’t be late, takeactionnow!1.DIY Stepping Stones.2.A gabion wall creates a dramatic feature in a garden.3.Make a rock caterpillar.4.Spiral Rock Mosaic Path5.Stone garden bench.6.Handmade stone tree, car…7.Painted rock garden markers.8.Garden bench made with beach pebbles9.Make a Tic Tac Toe Garden Table10.Wire and Stone Heart11.Strawberry Rocks12.DIY Rock Cactus Garden13.DIY Stacked Rock Fountain.If you have a garden but you don’t want to spend a lot moneytodecorate it, rocks and stones may be a good idea for you. Rocksandstones are natural, so you can spend no money getting them.Theyare everywhere and you can spend no effort to find them. Butthencan add a few beautiful elements to your garden but requirelittleor no maintenance. All you should do is to collect them andmakethem beauty your garden according to our ideasprovidedfollowing.The ideas here have given the fullest tutorial or most details,socan completely do it yourself. Don’t be late, takeactionnow!1.DIY Stepping Stones.2.A gabion wall creates a dramatic feature in a garden.3.Make a rock caterpillar.Advertisement4.Spiral Rock Mosaic Path5.Stone garden bench.6.Handmade stone tree, car…Advertisement7.Painted rock garden markers.8.Garden bench made with beach pebbles9.Make a Tic Tac Toe Garden Table10.Wire and Stone Heart11.Strawberry RocksAdvertisement12.DIY Rock Cactus Garden13.DIY Stacked Rock Fountain.14.Rock Foot Prints EASY to make.15.Paint small rocks with glow in the dark paint.16.Dog cat stone.17.Rock Concert Stone Art18.Stone Patio Benchs19.”Our Family Rocks” Seriously cute idea for the garden.20.Pebble garden art.21.A Mini Stone Hobbit Cottage22.Cute Stone Birdhouses23.Paint the stones in your garden.24.DIY rain chains from river stones.25.Beauteous Stone Basket Planters26.Cute rock ladybugs.Warmer temperatures, bright blue skies, and sunny days areluringyou outside. And if you're planning to do any of youreating,entertaining, or lounging out there, then it's time torethink howthat area looks and feels. Short on space? A few squareinches cango a long way. Tight budget? Work with what you alreadyown. Nogarden or greenery? No big deal. From yards and terraces topatiosand porches, these easy decorating ideas can work for anyspot youhave big plans for beautifying. Have a peek...

It's easy to make your own headboard withtheseDIY headboard ideas. They won't break the bank and you'llgetsomething more stylish and unique than you would ever find inafurniture store.Photo HeadboardIf you have some great family photos or favorite pieces of art,putthem center stage with this easy DIY headboard idea. Createthelook of a headboard by hanging family photos or artwork onthewall. Choose frames with the same color to create a unifiedlook.If you already have frames, just spray paint them to match.Try allblack and white or all sepia toned photos to create astunningfocal point in the room.Headboard DoorA great way to make a headboard really feel like a pieceoffurniture is to use a door. Find an old door at a fleamarket,thrift store, salvage yard, or anywhere else you can get oneforcheap. Sand and paint the door, or keep in its original oldstylefor extra charm and character. Make sure to remove the knob.Whenyou're ready to mount, just turn it on its side (knob sidetowardthe bottom) and attach to the wall.Curtain HeadboardWho says curtains are just for windows? Why not use them tobringthis beautiful DIY headboard idea to life. Attach the curtainrodto the top of the wall or on the ceiling. Hang the curtainpanelsand you are done. This is a great way to add some color andpatternto your room and to create a beautiful focal point. It'salso theperfect fix if your bed is against a wall with a window.For acanopy effect, carry the panels around the sides of the bed.Thisworks great with a sheer panel and creates a soft, airy feel.Try afaux silk drapery for a little luxury or try a linen panel foramore casual look.Quilted HeadboardHere is a DIY headboard idea that will take you just minutestocreate. Simply install a curtain rod and drape a favoritequilt,blanket, or fabric piece over the top. Voila: instantheadboard!Another bonus: you can change it up as often as youlike.One of the easiest DIY headboard ideas is a fabriccoveredheadboard. It is easier and cheaper than you might think.The bestpart is that you can customize it to fit your specifictaste andstyle.Fabric Covered HeadboardFor this fabric covered headboard you will need: plywood,foam,batting, fabric and a staple gun.You can find plywood at any home improvement store. Takeyourmeasurements before you go and then ask them to cut the piecetothe right size for you. The next step is to attach your foam.Youcan use any size foam depending on how cushy you want theheadboardto be. Either use a staple gun to attach or use sprayadhesive ifyour foam is a little thicker. Next, lay the batting ontop andsecure to the back with a staple gun. Do the same thing withyourfabric and then secure the entire headboard to the wall. It'sthatsimple.A few tips on buying your materials:When buying foam, wait for a half off sale or until you haveacoupon. It can be expensive if you need a large amount. Youdon'tneed a really thick foam, so buy something a little thinner orskipit all together to save some money.When buying fabric, head straight to the clearance section andseeif you can find something there first. If you've found apriceyfabric, again the best option is to wait for a sale or useacoupon. Fabric stores always have 50% off sales, so just askwhenthe next one is coming and sign up to receive the store couponsviamail. This will save you tons of money on all thosegorgeousfabrics.

Are you looking for fun andcreativeDo-It-Yourself gift ideas? Do you want to give presentsthat peoplewill remember for years to come? Are you on a tightbudget but wantto give imaginative gifts? Look no further, thisarticle includesgreat DIY gift ideas that people will love toreceive. They areperfect for creative types who have a limitedbudget and a littlebit of ingenuity.Custom JournalsJournals are a fantastic gift idea for creativeindividuals,children and just about anyone else. They are anextraordinary giftthat encourages the recipient to contemplate andchronicle theiraspirations, thoughts, feelings and experiences.Give the gift of ablank custom journal and you may give someone agift for life. Youcan make the gift of a journal even more uniqueby writing apersonal inscription inside the front cover to remindthe recipientjust how special they are. Journals are available in awide varietyof styles including; simple minimalistic journals,eco-friendlyjournals made from recycled materials, and even lavishleatherbound journals. Journals really can be a gift that ischerished fora lifetime. To make the gift of a journal morecomplete, include abasket or box of writing supplies. These caninclude; pencils ofvarious lead, pens, various erasers, fine linemarkers and coloredpencils. The addition of writing utensils reallymakes a journal acomplete gift.Personalized Seed KitsGive your loved ones the gift of green with plantablegifts.Everyone will love the interactivity of growing and caringfortheir own plants. Personalized your own seed kits can bedoneeasily and inexpensively. The first step is to choose yourfavoriteplant, herb or flower seed packets. Choose a hardy easy togrowseed for inexperienced gardeners and children and moredemandingseeds for those with a green thumb. Next, pick a cuteplant pot orgrowing container that matches the style of therecipient. Pots areavailable in a wide variety of styles and sizesso you should beable to find something perfect for your seed kit.You'll also wantto include perfect substrate for the seeds in yourkit. That may besoil, peat moss or gravel. To make your seed kitcomplete you couldinclude an adorable mini water can for thefinishing touch.Homemade PillowsPersonalized pillows are another thoughtful gift idea that willbeused for years. Pillows are great because they can thecustomizedand sewn fairly easily and can be designed with therecipient'staste in mind. When you are sewing your own pillowsthere are nolimitations. You can choose any combination ofpatterns, colors ordesigns of fabric. To save money it is often funto re-purpose oldclothing, sheets, table cloths and curtains intonew pillows. Somegreat ideas include sewing pillows out of achild's favorite babyblanket, or sew pillows from repurposedcurtains to match the décorin a room, or even making pillows out ofpants or shirts thatinclude a pocket. When creating pillows youalso don't have tostick with traditional square shapes. Pillows canbe made into cuteanimal shapes, circles, letters and even 3Dshapes. Thepossibilities are endless when sewing your ownpillows.As you can see, gift giving doesn't have to be boring orexpensive.Simple DIY ideas can really make gifts that havepersonality andthat last a lifetime. Just have an open mind and putsome thoughtand creativity into your gifts and your friends,co-workers andloved ones will be amazed. Take the time to craftyour own gifts,it really is worth the time.Be Meticulous With Your StitchingThank goodness we have sewing machines. In the old days, stitchingalong, straight tight line could take a seamstress up to threehoursto complete! Machines cut that time by about ten-fold, maybemore.It's okay to take your time so that your lines stay seamless(punintended) throughout the entire piece. Good tight linesgivegarments that professional I-really-care-about-my-worklook.

Building a bird house is a fun andeasyproject, something you can do by yourself or with your kids.And abird house that is well-designed and well-placed can bringmanyyears of enjoyment, for you and the birds!Before going through the effort of building a bird house, youshouldconsider a few things. What type of bird are you going toattract?Each species has its own needs for the size of the house,and thelocation where it is placed. You also need to make sureyou'rebuilding for the types of birds that are in your area. Also,do youhave a place on your property to place a bird house thatwill beenticing to birds? If its not located correctly, you won'tget anytenants. Also, as a landlord, can you maintain the house?While notdifficult, it is important if you want feathered tenantseach year.Lastly, do you have the tools and skills to build one?Instead ofbuilding from scratch, you might decide to build from akit, whichwill save you a lot of cutting and drilling.Once you decide you want to build a bird house, you'll need to getaset of bird house plans. A general set of plans will be usefulifyou want to the same style house for different types of birds,aseach species has its own unique requirements for the birdhousesize. You can find several websites that have these types ofplans,along with detailed building instructions. The plans willshow youwhat pieces you will need to cut and the dimensions ofthose piecesfor the particular type of bird you are buildingfor.Next, you'll need to select your building materials. Therearedifferent material options for building a bird house, but forado-it-yourself (DIY) option, wood is typically the way togo.You'll want wood that is decay resistant, like cedar orexteriorplywood. You'll also need to assemble the parts using agoodquality exterior wood glue, nails or screws, and possiblycaulking.Keep in mind, too, that if you are building from scratchyou willneed a saw, drill, and a Forstner drill bit that willcreate thecorrect hole size for the particular bird house you arebuilding.And no, you won't need a dowel for the perch. Predatorswill find aperch more useful than the birds will!If you do decide to finish your bird house with paint or stain,besure to only finish the outside, never the inside, of thehouse.The chemicals in finishing products can be harmful tobabybirds.Finally, you will need to decide how to mount and where toplaceyour bird house. Depending on the species of bird, therearedifferent mounting options. Some can be hung from a wire,someshould be attached to a tree, and others should be placed ontop ofa pole. Where you locate the house is important, too. Birdshavecertain criteria, such as being near water, or in a shaded areaoropen field, and they won't inhabit a house that does not meettheircriteria. A little research will pay off in this area.The first rule is to know the bird you are building the housefor.No bird house is guaranteed to attract feathered tenants, butawell-designed and well-placed house will certainly increasethelikelihood of success.As you go about searching for a DIY chicken house buildingplanthere are some vital elements you need to keep in mind to helpmakesure the plan you choose actually works and you get a batchoffresh eggs every single morning. This plan needs to takeintoaccount the following factors if you are to get from point Atopoint B while spending the least amount of money aspossible.It is perfectly doable to build a cheap DIY chicken house butyouneed to know a few key points that most people make mistakeson.Usually cutting corners will mean you will have to spend agreatdeal of money later on fixing up issues that arise, but ifyou'resmart and have a good plan to guide you through the process,youcan be sure you're not cutting any corners that are going toleaveyou wondering where you went wrong.

Flower arrangements can be in any designfromsimple to ornate and made from almost any flower. Some flowersaremore suited to cutting for floral arrangements than othersandroses are one of the most beautiful and versatile flowers to useina bouquet. A Victorian nosegay arrangement made ofroses,hydrangeas and violets is a very ornate andeye-catchingcenterpiece. Here's how to make a traditional, formalnosegayarrangement.InstructionsWash and dry bowl. Never use a container or vase that hasn'tbeenwashed after the last arrangement.Prepare foam by soaking it in cool water. Let the foam floatuntilit is half way submerged in the water, then remove itimmediatelyand let it drain. Don't push foam under the water, justlet it sinknaturally.Place the ball of floral foam in the bowl. Make sure there isampleroom in the bowl for water to come up covering about 1/4 ofthefoam ball. Add water with the correct mixture offloralpreservative.Remove leaves from the part of the stems that will be inthefoam.Place the single specimen rose in the middle of the foam and pushitin carefully. Add clusters or single, smaller roses and buds ofthesame variety in a close circle around the center rose.Insert small bunches of violets between every third rose inthecircle.Alternate one small and one large carnation in the next circle.Besure carnations are placed closely together and right undertherose and violet circle. Place a small cluster of violetsbetweenevery fifth carnation.Begin another circle with one hydrangea head, then 3carnations,then one bunch of violets. Continue around the foam withthissequence until there is room for only one more circle offlowers onthe bottom.Add one last row of all hydrangeas to the very bottom of thefloralarrangement. Stand back and look at the floral arrangement.Thereshould be no foam showing and the arrangement should looktight andsymmetrical. Add additional rows or flowers whereneeded.Arranging flowers is a unique, creative outlet that is popularwithpeople of all ages. Many people want to learn how to designtheirown floral arrangements, whether it's to make gifts forfamily,flowers for a wedding or to start a floral business.Fortunately,there are many ways to learn floral arranging, nomatter what yourbudget is.InstructionsAttend a workshop held at your local craft, hobby, orhomerenovation store. These classes typically cost between $35 and$50and last from one-and-a-half to two hours.Work in a florist shop. Even if you get a job as a cashier, youwillbe working with a floral designer and can pick up insidertricks andmethods.Watch floral arranging videos on a video library site, suchasYouTube. These videos are free to watch, and many offerspecifictutorials, such as how to arrange flowers forweddings.Take a floral arranging course online or through a homestudyprogram from an institute such as Penn Foster. This will allowyouto learn at your own pace, and you will also earn acertificateafter you complete your studies.Read and study floral arrangement and design books. Some titlesarealso available in e-book format as well ashard-copyeditions.Search for free articles pertaining to floral design ontheinternet. You can get this information by searching for"floralarrangement tutorials" in any search engine.Practice what you learn by working with inexpensive silkflowers.Once you progress and improve your techniques, test yourskillswith real flowers.Buy a floral arrangement business course from a site suchasArtistic Flower Arrangements or FabJob. Not only will youlearndifferent floral design techniques, but you will getvaluableinformation pertaining to starting your own floralbusiness.

There exist a number of things in ourdailylives that are so ordinary that they often border along thelinesof being underestimated. These are things that we can livewithoutfrom time to time, or consume and breathe regularly. Yet, assoonas one of them goes missing, it has a severe colossal effect onourlives as we are left wondering how we are going to move onwithouttheir presence. A keychain holder is a great case in point;afterall, keys are an essential part of our daily existence!Keys hold access to compartments, stockpiling zones, andworkplaces-areas where you are likely to find exceptionallyordered data beingstored. Nevertheless, some of them are so smallthat they can easilyget lost and you won't even notice until it istoo late. In nouncertain terms, a missing key can have severeramifications notonly at a particular level but on generalbusiness operations as awhole. The best way to counter thisimpending mishap would be tohave holders in strategic locations sothat you never miss one atcrucial moments.Here are some DIY ideas for colorful holders online that will addanelement of grace to your home interior and décor.DIY Vintage Key FrameA favorite holder for many, this one resembles a picture inmanyregards with the keys being the stars amidst thiswonderfulsetting. The best way to make it is with a vintage framethat hassmall hooks to support the keys. With a few minute's timein handand some nice hooks and frames, you can easily make it. Hangit upon the wall like a picture and have a key holder support athandevery time you come in or leave home.Car key magnetic switch plate hooksThis cool magnetic plate hooks makes use of magnets since ithasbeen found that most keys are capable sticking to a magnet. Thisisplaced alongside the light switch to make it a whole lot easierforyou. Simply enter the house, flick on the lights, and bringyourkeys close. The powerful magnet will do the rest for you!Funky DIY Key HolderFunky DIY key rack idea won't require much effort to complete.Thisis set on a simple wooden board with decorative paper glued ontoit, making for a very colorful appearance. The best part isthatthe piece of wood allows you to place an image of your choiceonit. Simply print it and glue it on, attach the hooks and ahanger,and never again will you miss your keys while heading outforwork.Lanyard Key HolderWith this, you are assured of something that is going to lastages.It is widely used by a number of people for various purposes.Thishomemade key holder is something very few readymade productscanfavorably compare to. All you will need is a few strips ofcolorfuland differently patterned fabric and attach some hooks ateither ofits ends. A delightful new vividly colored key holder willbe readyfor use.One night, whilst watching TV, I understood a very usefulmagicalprinciple which is highly practical and immensely efficient.Anyonecan do it - if they really want to, that is! - and althoughitinvolves interior decoration, it is easy to do, once you getyourhead around the basic principles.Whether you live alone in your flat, house or mansion, whetheryouare gay or straight, male or female, and regardless of how oldyouare, with this method you can very practically "choose yourlove,then love your choice" and get yourself a new lover orlifepartner.The core insight comes from a TV program in which houses whichdon'tsell are re-decorated by a professional to make them moreattractiveso that offers start to come in.In the program and before the professional goes to work, buyersareshown around the property as it is, and their responsesaretaped.With this property that no-one wanted and which had been onthemarket for a good couple of years, the comment potentialbuyersmade over and over again was, "I just couldn't imaginemyselfliving there."Let's repeat that sentence because it is the key to thewholeendeavor.

Back in the days, wealthy people wouldaddtheir luxuriously carved canopy beds to the will, leavingtheirbeloved dreamland to be enjoyed and admired by futuregenerations.Now, we get to enjoy past examples and contribute ourown designsto the history of this fascinating bed.Wealthy or not, we all dreamFirst built as a functional furniture item, the canopy bedbecamethe canvas for inspiring carvings and design interpretationsindifferent upscale residences. From four poster beds withcurtainsthat kept warmth in and noise out to ornate canopy beds ofthewealthy, this fairly simple bed design has seen a revivalincontemporary interior design.Maybe you love the look of a canopy bed, but can't afford to buynewfurniture. (Hey, beds are expensive). Or maybe you really likeyourcurrent bed, but want to give it a bit of a romanticmakeover.Here's an Apartment Therapy guide to DIYing your way tocanopybliss.An easy way to get the canopy bed look is to hang curtains fromanL-shaped drapery rod that's been mounted to the ceiling. Inthiscase, the curtains can't be drawn around the bed, butyoudefinitely get that romantic look. I love how, in this examplefromthe Dream Home, the ceiling above the bed (and the wall behindtheheadboard) have been painted to contrast with the rest of theroom.It creates a sort of optical illusion where the ceiling abovethebed becomes the canopy.Here are a few more variations on this look. The bed on the lefthasa full canopy frame hung from the ceiling. If you really cravethelook of a full tester and curtains, this is a great way to getitwithout buying a canopy bed. The example on the right is similartothe one above, but in this case, the curtain rods that thedrapesare hung from extends the full length of the bed, whichallows youto draw the drapes closed if you want to get reallycozy.There's also the option of hanging curtains only over the headofthe bed. I'm partial to the setup on the left because itonlyrequires mounting a u-shaped rod on the wall above the bed.Thearrangement on the right is a little more complicated, but withabig dramatic payoff.From Better Homes and Gardens: drape a piece of fabric overtwoswing-arm curtain rods, mounted on either side ofYou can mount a single hoop or curtain rod to the ceiling inthemiddle of your bed and drape fabric from it over the ends ofyourbed. This works best if the long side of your bed faces a wall,andif the headboard and foot board are roughly the sameheight.The Antique Drapery Rod Co. has diagrams showing all kindsofdifferent canopy arrangements, and the hardware you'll needtocreate them.From Country Living, a clever idea for bedrooms withslopingceilings.And finally, a completely modern take on a canopy — a large pieceofboldly-patterned fabric suspended over the bed. (If youlookclosely, you can see the fabric is hung from ropes threadedthroughgrommets at the corners. I'm guessing the ropes are tied tohooksin the corners of the ceiling.) I love how the fabric adds apop ofcolor in an otherwise minimal room.And now that you're full of ideas...time to get crafting.With this in mind, we return to our reality. Now that summer isoverand we hurry towards wintertime, outdoor canopy beds are putasidefor an encounter with cozy canopy beds in the bedroom.Featheredbeds used to be frameless bags filled with feathers thathad to befluffed every morning. Now we indulge in soft but sturdymattresseswith luxurious bed sheets under breezy canopies.

Decorative pillows, sometimes calledthrowpillows, can add the finishing touches to a room makeoverorbreathe a new life into any room in your house. There aremanystyles and sizes of decorative pillows available on themarkettoday. As with any home accent, decorative pillows have theirowndos and don'ts.It is important that you pick the best style of pillow for theroomyou are decorating. If you have a sleek and modern couch,don'tmatch it with a decorative pillow covered in fringe. Thepillowsshouldn't be bland, either. Colors and patterns that eitherblendwith the furniture or stand out in contrast are the betterchoices.Don't be afraid of pattern and texture! Using designerpillows withpictures and patterns can be an excellent way to addsome fun andinterest to your room. But be careful not to gooverboard with thepatterned pillows. Too many fabrics and colorscan come across asbeing too busy.Another aspect to consider is the size of your furniture. Ifyouhave a large sofa, you will probably want larger pillows. Ifyouhave a small sofa, small pillows are probably better. Usingthewrong size pillows in your decoration can make your furniturelookodd and misshapen. And remember to keep the embellishments onyourpillows to a minimum. Beads can be fun, but they can alsobeuncomfortable. Since pillows are provided for comfort and beadscanscratch skin, it's best to not use too many.This may seem like a lot to consider, but remember:decorativepillows are supposed to add fun and spice to yourinterior design!Have fun with them and pick out pillows thatrepresent yourpersonal style. Not all throw pillows are solidcolors, either.Some designer pillows on the market today sportbeautiful paintingsor photographs. These pillows can complement thedecoration of anyroom in your house and will add a finishing touchto yourdesign.Perhaps you want to design a room in your house to feel like abeachretreat, even though you live nowhere near the ocean. Maybeyou justpurchased a beach house and are looking forward todecorating itwith nautical home accessories. Adding seasidepillows to this roomwill add a sense of beauty and tranquility andwill compete yourdesign.In a room the bed is always the main focal point and attractsmostof the attention than any other bedroom furniture. The wayyoudecorate your bed reflects on your personal taste and thusthebedding you select also reflects your unique decorativestyle.Everyone likes to define their personal space as an extensionofones personality. To achieve it with relative ease and to havealot of choices at hand, try different accessories. Beddinggivesyour room the finishing touches. Decorative bed pillows,linens,bolsters, and bed skirts are all fantastic ways toaccessorize yourbed and make your room inviting and fresh.Gone are the days when pillows were mere rectangular shapedheadrestonly used for bedrooms. Today they are an important partof yourbedding decorative. With time even pillows have transformedinto animportant bedding accessory and changed in terms of usage,shape andsizes. Today bedding decorative pillows are available insets of asmany as two to seven pillow set including pillowcase,small pillowsand throw pillows, for all kinds of beds. You canalso accessorizeyour living room with these as it looks chic,complimenting wellwith the sofa set. They are not meant just forcomfort, but also toenhance the look of your room.Pillows are needed by all for various reasons; to sleep,forsupport, to lie on or for just creating a style statement. Thereisno strict rule to how many pillows you can use for yourbedroom.Generally for bedding you have two pillows to sleep alongwithsmaller set of decorative bed pillows. You may also like to useathird set of decorative bed pillow, which is throw pillow,thesmallest in size.

Looking for best creative DIY HandmadeJewelryDesign? This app offers you huge collections of beautifulyetsimple and easy jewelry (earrings,bracelet,necklace,rings)makingdesign ideas either it is forcasual,dailyuse,weddings,bridesmaid,girls,lady,teenagers andmanymore.Traditional,modern,simple,luxury,peace,calm,retro,city,village,vintage,contemporary;younamed it! Suitable for all occasions. This is not a step bysteptutorials.Get inspired by looking at the jewelry design, beads,bangles,pearlsand other accessories that will lighten out yourbeautifulself.Jewelries are women's best friend. Even men and kids like towearbracelets and chains which are types of jewelry. So, we cansaythat everybody loves jewelries. People spent hefty amount ofmoneyto buy jewelry on their own choice.Why spend money when you can make jewelry of your own choicewithvery less amount?!!!We bring you the Jewelry Ideas & Designs app. Using this appyoucan make best handmade jewelries all by yourself. There areveryeasy tricks to make simple jewelries in Jewelry Ideas &Designsapp. Jewelry Ideas & Designs is an app for everyone whowants tocreate original jewelry by hand. Here you will findpictures andstep by step instructions which will give spark ofyour imagination.Most of the projects are recycle and reuse ideasso you can give newlife to your old items and can make bestjewelries for you at anyoccasion.If you want to create unique diy jewelry crafts or just spendsomenice time with your kids, then this Jewelry Ideas & Designsappis right for you. The best thing with Jewelry Ideas &Designsapp is that it has jewelry and crafts for everyone inthefamily.Jewelry for men and women inspired by the people. For thosewantingto own something different jewelry types and those lookingforaffordable and quality design. You can make jewelry in a widerangeof materials. We provide you all the design ideas so you caneasilymake them by yourself. Some top designs in Jewelry Ideas&Designs app are Heart Rings DIY, DIY Body Chain, DistressedJewelryBox Makeover, How to Rivet a Leather Bracelet, DIY GinkgoLeafEarrings, Ball & Chain Crochet Necklace, Clay Necklace,HoppingBunny Earrings and many more. Jewelry Ideas & Designsapp hasthe best collection of jewelry ideas and crafts from allover theworld.Create a sparkling necklace to impress a friend, or weave yourselfaspectacular bracelet. Jewelry Ideas & Designs app provideallthe Jewelry Making supplies you'll need. Make yourself ajewelrynow.After twenty-five of experience, I still think that the best wayofselling handmade jewelry and handcrafted unique gifts istoparticipate in art and craft shows. You can sell much better ifyoumeet people and talk with them. So they will know you theartistbetter and they will have a better feel of your handmadejewelrycreations. Touching your jewelry, learning how it is madeandputting a friendly face behind it is going to make the worldofdifference in selling. The jewelry will have more value to theminan emotional way.For handmade jewelry artisans just starting out there is nobetterlearning experience than craft fairs. Meeting your customersfaceto face, knowing what they are looking for and what they wantisthe foundation of a successful handmade jewelry business. Youwillquickly learn what your target market is and what niche marketyoushould focus on.There are many, if not thousands, of craft shows throughouttheUnited States. Starting out local shows are great because theyareusually cheaper and more convenient to do. You will discoverthebest way to display your handmade earrings, handcraftednecklacesand handmade bracelets as well as meeting other localcraftspeople.If they have been doing craft shows for a while theywill know allthe shows in the area that are worth doing and steeryou away fromthe fairs that are a waste of time.

The history of birdbaths remainslargelyunknown, but it is rumored they were invented in Greece manyyearsago. Regardless of where they came from, it is fact that birdbathshave become an essential structure of backyards all acrosstheworld. This is one of the great things about birdbaths:almostanyone can have one. If you have been thinking aboutpurchasing abird bath, but don't know where to start, the processis actuallyvery easy.Choosing a Birdbath - What You Need to KnowUnlike feeders, bird baths can bring all types of birds up closeandpersonal. This is because many birds are not seed-eaters, sotheyare not drawn to bird feeders. All birds however, need a safehavento clean themselves, drink, and socialize with other birds.This iswhere your birdbath comes in! Offering fresh, clean waterto birdsis the number one method you can use to bring them intoyour yard.Beyond that, here are a few other necessities that willbring birdsto your birdbath:Shallow Water. The water can't be too deep in a bird bath. Infact,you don't want it to be any deeper than three inches in thecenter,and it should be shallower at the edges. Just like people,birdsprefer to ease their way into the water!Moving Water. Birds are in awe of gurgles, splashes, and drips.Toattract many different types of birds, your birdbath shouldhavesome type of a drip or gurgle to entice them to stay awhile.Thisisn't necessary, as it isn't a safety issue, but ifyou'repurchasing a new birdbath, consider one that comes with amechanismto move the water around. You can also run a hose thattricklesinto the bird bath, or purchase a separate fountaindesigned forbirdbaths.Bumpy Bottoms. If your bird bath has a smooth, slipperybottom,birds will be unlikely to hang around. They do not likelosingtheir footing any better than you do! If your birdbath has aslickbottom, just pick up a few nonskid stickers. You can applythem toyour bird baths bottom to give your birds a bitmorestability.Placement is Essential. Your birdbath should be placed in an areaofyour yard that is away from shrubbery, so cats can't lie inwait.Also, if you have a spot with branches from a tree hangingdown,putting your bird bath there will give your birds a place tojumpto. They will love this, and these branches offer aquick-escaperoute should they need one.What Type of Bird Bath is Best?There are several different types of birdbaths on the markettoday,so you are sure to find at least one that you love. With thatinmind, there really is not a 'better' type of bird bath. Thinkaboutyour likes, your yard, and what appeals to you. Some of thetypesof birdbaths to consider are:Pedestal Birdbath. A pedestal bird bath is the most common typeonthe market today. They're also thought of the most traditionalofall birdbaths. A pedestal birdbath has the bath raised onapedestal, and the designs vary from the most modest to themostelaborate. Another plus with pedestal birdbaths is that theyareavailable in all shapes and sizes.Heated Bird Bath. A heated bird bath is one that ensures thewaterin your birdbath never freezes. If you live in a climate thatismild all year, you probably don't need to consider purchasingaheated bird bath. On the other hand, if you live in a localethathas cold winters, you will be doing your birds a favorbyfurnishing them with water they can use twelve months oftheyear.Fountain Bird Bath. As mentioned earlier, birds are drawn tothesound of moving water. Fountain bird baths are especiallyappealingbecause of the relaxing sound they enhance your yard with.Also, itis so much fun to watch birds play in the running water.These birdbaths can be powered by electricity or by the sun asexplainedbelow.

You can made dainty pickup foods, such asEggSalad Crostini and Chicken Salad Crescent Rolls.These ideas work well for both late-morning andafternoonshowers.Here you will find inspiration on how to prepare food nice foreyes,what to serve at your next party or how to garnish dishes foryourlittle kid who doesn't accept your healthy but boring foodandpushes it away.KEEP CALM AND DREAM ONHow to make cute gift to give you loved one? Choose acreativedesign on any kind of food with these 11 fun andfuss-freedecorating ideas that make your friends speechless.1. Creative Palm Tree Food DecorationDIY food decoration2. Fun Food Kids DIY Ideasfood decoration for child3. Cute Food Art For Kidscute food decorating ideas4. Watermelon and Kiwi Cute Food Decorationfruit decoration ideas5. Cheerful Rice Chickens And Strawberry DIYfood decoration Tutorial6. How To Make Funny Pink Piggie Food Decorationfood-decoration for kids7. Make This Easy And Tasty Fuit BouquetDIY fruit decorationideas8. Impressive Example Of Food Decoration: Green Melon Basketscreative fruit baskets DIY9. Five Minute Beautiful Decoration Ideasimple food-decoration-ideas10. Cute Fruit Plates DIY IdeasMake easy food decoration11. Your Guests Would Be In Awe Of The Creator Of ThisFoodDecorationWhen you make the decision to go completely raw, you mayfindyourself stuck with lots of produce that you won't needanymore.Things like pasta, cans of beans, flour, jars of jam, riceandothers. Please don't eat it because you feel bad about wastingit,you'll just regret it later.Now, you could always just give it all away to your friends(that'swhat I did), but if you have a creative mind, why not havesome funwith it instead?Got too much tomato sauce in jars?There is a saying in Japan: "We first eat with our eyes andonlylater with our mouths.”The saying stems from the deep respect the Japanese have fortheirfood beyond its mere consumption.Natural ingredients are used; there is an unhurried, healthy wayofeating, and an appreciation of the beauty offoodpresentation.Indeed, Japanese cuisine places particular emphasis onfoodaesthetics, presentation and decorationThese aspects of Japanese cuisine influence the widerculinaryworld.See the way the following Japanese dish is served.Apple cut decorationFigs and strawberry decorationIntroduction to food presentation and fruit decorationKarambola, apple and cherry decorationPeach decorationTomatoes have long been salad staples, but never have theyadornedyour salad quite like this before. Turn your daily saladfromordinary to sexy fabulosity by cutting and folding upthisbeautiful tomato rose. Excellent as a garnish on most fooddishesas well as a bowl of salad, this tomato rose is easy to makeandimpressive in show.When a cook or chef uses icing as a way to decorate food it cannotonly extremely appealing to the person eating it but for thosethatlove to cook it's an enjoyable experience. One of the mostcommonedible food decorations is icing; this is mainly due to thefactthat using it can be easily taught as a skill and it doesnotrequire any advanced techniques and knowledge on how to dothis.There are many baking tips online and even at some offlineculinaryschools that you can learn how to properly utilizeicing.Let's examine some of the more popular methods of using icing asanedible food decoration. Use butter cream icing whenever youarebaking cakes or cookies. Most of the time butter cream icingisused by pastry chefs; it has an enticing taste and can makesomeonecrave for more.There are two methods that are used to apply icing; primarilythespatula is used to spread icing on the surface of the food.Howeverat times what is known as a decorating bag is used when thecook orchef wants to create a design that makes it more appealingtopeople that are going to eat the pastry.

One of the most difficult crowds when itcomesto crafting are teenagers. This is possibly because teenagerslookat crafting as something that is boring and is a very"tamed"activity. As we all know, teens love activities thatenergize themand boost their adrenaline. Here are top five funcrafting projectsfor teenagers that are sure to make them seecrafting in adifferent light.1. Do It Yourself Bath Products.Teaching teenagers how to make their own soaps, bath salts,bodygels and other bath products can definitely spark ateenager'sinterest in DIY stuff. After all, teens, especiallygirls, areknown to be vain. Teens can play "laboratory" in your ownkitchenand the best part is they can try out their very own bathproductrecipes.2. Sewing throw pillows.Most teens are interested in operating machines. So takeadvantageof this curiosity by introducing to them the art of sewingtheirown throw pillows using a sewing machine of course. You canevenhave them decorate and embellish their pillows with beads,photos,laces, rick-racks and many more.3. Simple woodwork for teens.You can teach teens how to make a basic box with the use of afewpieces of scrap wood. From there, they can venture into makingmorecomplicated woodwork designs. Who knows, you might unleashthehidden craftsman in a teenager.4. Baking cookies.It's always nice to see teens cooking in the kitchen so whynotintroduce them to baking. You can get a simple cookie recipe ontheinternet and let your kids try it out on your kitchen. Be suretosupervise them when they operate your oven.5. Painting.When you were a child, do you remember the time when you wantedtopaint your own wall? Teens sure love the thought of gettingtheirway in their rooms so let them paint a wall in their own room.Letthem go crazy over painting the wall with their favorite colorsanddecorating it with products of their imagination. You'llbesurprised at the results and at what it reveals oftheirpersonalities.There are more than a hundred of these fun crafting projectsforteenagers so be sure to keep your eyes and mind open fornewideas!Glitter is one of the most versatile materials to craft with.Youcan use it on fabric, glass, plastic, paper, or wood. You canwearit in your hair, on your nails, in your makeup, or on yourclothingand accessories. You can knit or crochet with glitter yarn,you canuse it with rubber stamping in scrapbooking and card-making,andyou can add a little extra glitz to everything in your homewithglitter. Everyone likes a little sparkle now and then,fromchildren to teens to grandparents. Use this guide to getyoustarted!Types:Low-Grade Chunky Glitter: This is the kind you used in schooltomake hand-print Thanksgiving decorations and other artprojects.You may still have some stuck to your kitchen table fromthat craftyou decorated 20 years ago.Spray-On Glitter: Use this type on fabric or in projects suchaswreath-making that need a uniform coating of sparkle.Spray-oncomes in an aerosol can, like spray paint.Glitter Glue: Squeeze this gel onto paper projects, clothingyou'reembellishing, or other crafts that need a threedimensionalsparkling finish.Fine Powder Glitter: Use this to emboss with rubberstampingprojects or in your scrapbooks.Ways to Craft with The Sparkly Stuff:Crochet or Knit with Glitter Yarn: This yarn isn't exactlyglitterin the traditional sense; rather, it's yarn that is mixedwithstrands of metallic thread for a similar look.Your Wardrobe: Like I said, you can add glitter to justaboutanything, from your bag to your shoes to your T-Shirt.Papercrafting: The most obvious of uses is inscrapbooking,cardmaking, and other papercrafts.Decorate your Homer: If you're attracted to bright, sparkly,shinythings, why not make your home shine and sparkle? Make homeaccentsusing the above techniques to add glamour to yourlife.

People with hooded eyes often timeshavenaturally lower eyebrows. The eyebrows often times have less ofanatural arch, therefore many women try to tweeze and waxtheireyebrows enough that they have more control over thebrowappearance.Nowadays, eyebrows is like a haircut you you needtochoose the best design of your eyebrows. Simply getting rid ofsomeof the outer part of my eyebrows gives me so much more controloverthe angle and arch of my brows. The outer parts can becontrolledto give a much better arch to open up the appearance ofthe eyeshowever where your brows start should not be messed withmuch. Youcan't change where your brows naturally start on yourface.After you've carefully filled in your brows to create theperfectshape, it's essential to seal them into place – especiallyif youhave oily skin, or will be out in the hot sun. Hot, humidweathercombined with skin oils will cause pigments in makeuptodeteriorate quickly. Using an eyebrow sealer willdrasticallylengthen the amount of time your eyebrow color stays inplace. Hereare some steps you can take for extra-long wear of youreyebrowpencil or powder. This is very easy if you see the tutorialon DIYEyebrows Tutorial application to help you to apply that withthepicture step by step.Fill in and shape your brows using your regulartechnique.Waterproof eyebrow pencil works best for long wear &is easy toapply, but some people prefer using powder eyebrow filler+ waxoverlay. That works well too, just be sure to apply the waxlayerover the powder, or your brows will smudge in no time!Forfirst-time users, brow pencils are a bit easier to apply. Thelasttips from DIY Eyebrows TutorialOnce your brows are filled and shaped to your liking apply athincoat of clear eyebrow sealer. Some brands come with amascara-typewand, to create fuller brows. Other brands have a nailpolish stylebrush, with which you can seal the entire brow. Theyfeel lightweight, and provide a soft & matte shine free finish.Browsealers prevent pencil and powder brow fillers from smudgingforhours, and will provide heat, sweat & oil resistance.There are some tips of for yours eyebrows from DIY EyebrowsTutorialif you are getting trouble with this description you needtodownload this application and enjoy your new style of youreyebrowsfrom DIY Eyebrows TutorialThank you for downloading DIY Eyebrows Tutorial and have niceyournew eyebrows !

Do you want to create your very ownhomemadediaper cakes for baby showers? All you have to do is tocheck outsome online resources that can give you great ideas on howtodesign the cake. There are also things that you need and youcanthem in infant stores in your local area. If you want, you canalsopurchase from a reputed online store. If you decide to go forthisoption, you have to place an order in advance since it cantakearound 3-5 days for the delivery alone.Among the things you need are diapers (around 60 pieces will do),½or 1 inch wide ribbons, ¼ inch ribbons for ties, rubber bands,babybottles, plastic cake platter or cardboard, baby items(e.g.lotion, bottles, pacifiers, blankets, stuffed animal, washcloth,and hygiene products), and the cake decorations like thatofartificial roses, socks, and confetti. When all items areready,you can now work on the tiers. You need to work on them oneby one.The first tier can be composed of stage one diapers whichare idealfor newborns. Roll each cloth or disposable diaper and tieusingthe smaller ribbon. Make a circle of diapers around a bottleofbaby lotion or shampoo. You can hold the diapers in place usingarubber band.You have to add another layer of rolled diapers to make thecakelarger. The outside part should be tied using the largerribbon.For the second tier, the diameter should be smaller than thefirstone. On the top-most tier, you can use a baby bottle for thecenterand place a roll of diapers around it. The best part is whenyouhave finished and layered the cake. You can decorate itwithpacifiers, miniature stuffed animals, hygiene products, andbibs.You can also add some stickers if you want.Diaper cakes for baby showers can be a lot of fun. There aremanydesigns available online. You can also check out a babyregistry tofind out some of the items that you can use. It is up toyou tocreate an expensive or a cheap cake. With a bit ofimagination andcreativity, you can make the best cake ever!However, the cakecan't be eaten since it is made from diapers. Themother and thebaby will surely love the diaper cake; they can evenuse it as acenterpiece.Planning a baby shower may include arts and crafts. Today,manypeople enjoy having a fun time organizing a baby shower with abitof twist which could also be enjoyed by the guest of honor andherfriends. Arts and crafts are great options to make theplanningmore exciting. There are lots of creative crafty ideas thatcanstrengthen the bond between family and friends. Many women andevenmen, enjoy spending a quality time with family and friendswhilemaking homemade baby shower ideas, such invites,favors,decorations and baby diaper cakes.Speaking of baby diaper cakes, they doesn't always comeedible.Probably the most common and easy baby shower craft is adiapercake. This can be enjoyed by a group of friends and familymembersat for the baby shower. Diaper cakes can actually make agreatdecoration in the party. To make a baby diaper cake, you willneedaround fifty diapers, ribbons, and cute toys (optional).When making a baby diaper cake, roll up each diaper and tie inplaceusing a thin ribbon. Choose colored ribbons that are suitableforthe baby's gender, like blue or baby blue if it is a boy orpalettesof pink if it is a girl. If you opt to go neutral, chooseribbons insoft green or light yellow colors.To start the base of the cake, use twenty-five diapers and makethemstand in a circle. For the second level, you can usefifteendiapers, and then eight for the top level of the cake. Tomake iteasy for you to come up with a layered cake, make eachlayerseparately and once they are all done, tie each of them usingawide strand ribbon. Next, stack the layers of in largesttosmallest order. Finally, you insert cute items like teddies,babybottles, rattles or baby towels in between the diapers to addmorecuteness to the entire appeal of the diaper cake.

A baby shower consists of much more thanagroup of ladies getting together to talk. A baby shower needstohave appetizers, games, drinks, decorations, and gifts. On topofeverything else the shower needs to happen on a budget.In order to pull off this amazing feat you will need to brush uponyour DIY skills. Luckily for you don't have to be littlemisscrafty in order to create some very cute decorations.Here are 4 cute decoration ideas that anyone can do.Bunting Banners/ Pennant Banner - A bunting banner is very easyandcute way to add color to your party. A quick search on the webforfree printable baby shower banners will give you a dozendifferentbanners to choose from. Once you find the banner you wouldlike touse you will print it off on your home printer. Once youhave thebanners printed and cut out you can attach the banners tothestring of your choice in 2 different ways. First, you will punchahole on each side of the banner and push the string throughtheholes so that you can see the string in front of eachbanner.Secondly, you can fold the top of the banner over the stringandglue or tape it down.Water Bottle Wraps - Water bottle wraps take ordinary waterbottlesand make them fun. Once again a quick search for free waterbottlewraps will yield a host of printable designs you can printright athome. Once you have the design you like best you print itout andattach it to your water bottles. It is recommended to removetheold label before attaching the new one. The best way to attachthenew label will be by using glue dots or double-sided tape.Appetizer and Treat Signs - I know I keep saying to do a searchonthe internet but... do a search on the internet and find thecutesigns you would like to use. Then you can go to a second handstoreand find as many picture frames as you would need for yourtablesigns.Note: Don't worry about the color of the picture frames because a$3can of spray paint will fix that without a problem.Favors - It is always nice to have a small party favor forthosethat attended the baby shower. At your local party store youshouldbe able to find cute little candy boxes or small cellophanebagsthat with a little ribbon and a cute tag can make a greatpartyfavor.So with a little help from the internet as well as your localpartystore you should be able to make some beautiful babyshowerdecorations. The greatest part about it is that you can doall ofit without having to be crafty or breaking the bank.Even though it is not mandatory to give something to theguestsbefore they leave the baby shower, it is always a nicegesture togive party favors that are really for them. If you aretheorganizer of such event, probably you may find it a littletrickyto decide which favor you should pick. Baby shower favors canbepurchased from a party store or made at home. Regardless ofwhatyour decision - to buy or to make - your goal is to providetheguests a memorabilia of the event that they will neverforgetthroughout the years.If you are a DIY-lover, you might think of making self-madebabyshower favors. It is creative and crafty, and the best way toshowoff a personality. Creating homemade baby shower favors arenotthat difficult, but you need to start making way ahead oftimeconsidering that you will need to make plenty for thepeopleinvited to the party. Also, you want to keep mind the themeof theshower, and of course your budget. There are lots of fun DIYbabyshower favor ideas to choose from, here are some that you mayliketo consider.

If you are looking for an inexpensive,funhobby and like to follow the new hot trend of recycling aswell,then you should definitely check out the very old, but verypopularart-form of decoupage. Decoupage comes from the Frenchverb,decouper, which means "to cut." This refers to decorativepapercutouts, being layered and glued on various objects. Finishingitof with several coats of sealers to make the cut outappearancediminish, and the result will look like anexpensivepainting.Blue NudesSo if you are looking for a fun craft project that some veryfamouspeople was mastering, including Marie Antoinette, MadamedePompadour, and more recently, Pablo Picasso and Matisse withhisvery famous blue nudes, then you just need a few simple toolsandmaterials, and a bit of creativity, and you're all set tostartthis very fun and rewarding art-form. You can decoupage onalmostanything such as, picture frames, lampshades, books, plasticjars,glass containers, tables, chairs, bed boards... well, I couldgo onand on.Popular Among the DIY CrowdDecoupage was born in twelfth century China, but becameimmenselypopular in France and the rest of Europe in the 17thcentury.However, this art form is once again gaining hugepopularity amongthe DIY crowd and the crafters all over the world.The materialsare very inexpensive, and the decoupage technique willturnanything into a piece of art. From an old shoebox or a pairofsneakers, to an ugly counter top or a picture frame.Yourimagination, glue and some cut outs can transformanythingimaginable into a work of art.Recycle and ReuseDecoupage is an art form that reuse and recycle old items morethanany other hobby. This hobby is very environmentally friendlyand isjust right for today's world, when protecting our environmentis soimportant. We all can help saving our earth, by choosing torecycleand reuse, instead of buying new things that will soon fillup ourland fills. So next time you consider to throw anything inthetrash, take a second good look, because it could betransformedinto a chic and trendy decoupaged piece of art. This oldart formhas become today's recycling!Decoupage a Habit-Forming HobbyWhatever you decide to create, you'll have the great pleasuretoknow that you have taken on an art form from the 12th century.Infact, this is an art form that is just right for today andthefuture. Maybe by showing your creative and unique projects, youmayinspire others to follow in your footsteps to start recycling,andbring this art form into the next century. However, I do havetowarn you, decoupage could be rather habit-forming. As soon asyoustart to see the beautiful results from your decoupagedprojects,you'll be on the look out for more things to decoupage.It's verystraightforward and easy crafting, and so much fun.When I moved into my apartment last year, I wanted to dosomethingspecial with my decor. My apartment is one half of a housethat'sover a hundred years old and contains little gems like afireplacein every room and gorgeous antique wallpaper. Regularfurniturewasn't going to cut it.So first, I went shopping. I found a decent table for $3 attheSalvation Army. The top was uneven with several different colorsofwood grain and, as if that wasn't enough, yellow and bluepaintsplatters. I decided to sand and stain it.Two weeks and a lot of wasted time later, I decided to trysomethingelse. The color didn't turn out right and the surfacestill wasn'tas smooth as I wanted. That's when I decided to try myhand atdecoupaging.Step One: Go ShoppingAfter selecting your piece of furniture, get an idea foryourdesign. You can use anything from family photos or album coverstocute character cutouts for a child's room. I chose vintagemagazineclippings for mine. You can get an old magazine at anantique storefor a dollar or so. Try to use magazines published onglossypaper.

Masks have been used in many culturesandcivilizations since time immemorial to hide or to protecthumanfaces. These are remarkable objects, created by theimaginativemembers of traditional civilizations. The tradition ofmasks datesback to the early 6th century B.C.It was used throughout the world. People from Alaskan culturesusedmasks along with drumming, dancing and story telling. Theyusedthen on many ceremonial occasions. However, after the influxofChristianity in the late 19th century, masked dancingwassuppressed and today it is not practiced as it was before intheAlaskan villages. Masks were also used in Japan and Mexico.Mexicanmasks are spicy and humorous. In Puerto Rico, there areVejigantemasks. These masks show a fusion of African, Spanish andCaribbeancultures. The Vejigante is an imaginary character full ofenergyand color.In ancient times people used design masks. These masksweregenerally in the form of animals or other persons. Theseincludedceremonial masks, festival masks and theatrical masks. InmedievalRome people used masks to hide their promiscuity, becauseRome wasless populated and people knew each other well.Common raw materials used for masks are clay, cloth,cornhusks,feathers, fiber, furs, grass, horn, leather, metal,paper, shell,stone paper, and wood. These range from simple masksto intricatecarvings, and from polished wood to mosaics and gaudyadornments.Nowadays there are protective masks like gas masks,catcher's masksin a baseball game and welder's masks to protectfrom the intenselight of welding machines.There are fancy dress masks, horror masks which range from acidfaceto zombies, pop star masks like masks of Michael Jackson andMadonnaand political masks for political faces. Then there arecharactermasks for cartoons like Bob the Builder or Dora theExplorer, masksto make people look like animals, and more. Thestyles of maskscontinue to change, as they have over thecenturies.Making a mask requires a lot of patience and a certain amountofartistic ability. Masks are lots of fun to make and can becomeagreat past time, which can also make you money in the process.Ifyou're retired and are looking for something to do in yoursparetime, mask-making can be the thing for you. The more masksyoumake, the more proficient you become. Who knows, you mayactuallybecome good enough to sell them.Many people think that paper mache masks are messy to make. Onthecontrary, paper mache has come a long way. Of course you can doitthe old fashioned way with glue and newspaper strips but,nowadays,paper mache is mixed in a bowl just like you were makingdough. Itcomes in a powdery mixture which is a dream to work with.Once ithas been mixed, it holds the same texture as soft clay.It'samazing! Also, paper mache masks do not have to be lumpy andbumpy.Using this type of paper mache allows you to create a smooth,evenfinish.There are so many varieties of mask designs which keepmask-makingfrom becoming boring, such as Venetian masks, Mardi Grasmasks,Carnival masks, Halloween masks, African Tribal masksanddecorative wall masks. You can add almost anything to amaskdesign. Decorative materials can include pearls,beads,rhinestones, ostrich feathers, peacock feathers, roping,bells,fringes, glitter, tassels, mirrors, stones, lace, sequins,satin,ribbon, etc. Of course you can also just get very creativewithpaint alone.There are various kinds of paint you can use as well, such aspuffpaint, gel paint, metallic paint, acrylic paint, waterpaint,glitter paint, or just about any kind of paint you can findon themarket. Glitter paint works very well for Mardi Gras andCarnivalmasks because it offers a very festive look to themask.

The success of any business or companydependson the efforts put into marketing its products or services.A namecard can be one of your greatest assets in making it big inyourfield. The name cards come with much more than just thecompanyname. They are practical enough to share the most importantfactsabout the business with prospective clients. They come inhandy inletting interested individuals know what your currentoffers areand even the location. The name cards serve as a reminderof whatyou are about and offer an easy way of passing allimportantdetails without the risk of forgetting.With a name card you will be in a position to make alastingimpression on your clients and potential customers. Byglancing atthe company card, they get impressed and could end upgoing forwhat you have to offer. This is especially so consideringthat youcan have any design and style you want when creating thecards tomake them as eye catching as possible. People have atendency ofgetting moved by what they see and when you get it rightwith thedesign, colors and the content on the cards, you will makeapositive impression every time.The cards offer you endless opportunities to make them as uniqueasyou wish for them to be so they achieve what you have in mind.Youcan actually include photos on the cards to personalize them.Namecards which include a specific person have a way ofdisplayingprofessionalism and they can boost the popularity of theindividualamongst the clients. You can make changes to the namecardsaccording to the current needs of the business. Consideringthatthey are not as costly, you can have dozens printed at a pricethatis reasonable for you. They will offer you an easymarketingplatform without asking for too much of yourfinances.With the inexpensive nature of name cards and their versatility,youget the chance to print different cards and dishing them out toyourclients to maximize on all marketing and advertising chancesopenfor you. When you give out several, you increase the chancesofclients sharing the cards with other people out there who mightbelooking for the services or the products you are dealing with.Theyoffer more value over word of mouth since they come withreliablereference, making it hard to forget the mostimportantdetails.1. Include all your business's vital contact information.Alwaysinclude information such as your name, company name, cellandbusiness phone numbers, fax number, physical address,e-mailaddress and Web site. In doing this, you make it easier forclientsand customers to easily contact you.2. Use full-color printing to make your business card standout.Black-and-white printing is outdated and visually boring,butfull-color printing allows you to design a custom card thatisunlike any other business card out there. Whether you decide tousewhite card stock with a full-color design and text, or if wanttobleed the color off your card, your customers willdefinitelyappreciate the aesthetics of your full-colorinformationcard.3. Make your card legible and easy to read. Using fonts andcolorsthat are hard to read do not make for a good business card.If yourcard is hard to read or the font is too small, most peoplewill notgive it a second look. Use clean fonts that are simple andeasy toread with contrasting colors for optimum legibility.4. Use double-sided printing to get the most out of yourbusinesscard. Most printing companies do not charge extra fordouble-sidedprinting, so there is no reason to not take fulladvantage of allthe print space available. Double-sided printingallow you toprovide your customers and clients with as muchinformation as youcan. Use one side of your business card to writein appointmentdates and times, or include a calendar of specialdates.

Seashell Crafts That Bring The Beach IntoYourHomeUnless they have some special, personal meaning whichsuggestssomething else, seashells are always associated with thebeach,beautiful summer days and the refreshing breeze. It's why anyofthese lovely seashell crafts could make your home smell likesummerand make you dream about all the romantic walks on the beachandthe fun moments spent with your loved ones.shells-wreath-diyWreaths aren't just for Thanksgiving, Christmas and othersuchevents. They're beautiful all year long and can be made usingallsorts of seasonal items. For example, you can make a summerwreathdecorated with seashells, seaglass and other similarthings.If you want to make your wreath look like it's entirely madeofseashells, then forget about the usual grapevine wreath and useafoam one instead. Glue the seashells one by one trying to covertheentire form and then add others in between to cover up theemptyspots.And speaking of wreaths, they don't all have to be round.Everconsidered making a square wreath? It all starts the same way.Youtie twine to the wreath so you can hang it later and then youstartto glue on the shells. Add some small pieces of driftwood andmakesome twine circles as well.Combine your most beautiful seashells with a piece of driftwoodandmake a beautiful decoration for the wall in your living roomorbedroom. It's an extremely simple project and you can customizeithowever you want. If you're doing this for your beach house,thisdriftwood sign would look lovely.windchimes-seashore-diyYou can also use all your favorite seashells and other smallitemsyou brought with you from the beach and make a windchime. Youcanalso use pebbles, colored beads and even buttons. Make thestrandsas long as you want and hang them from a branch or a pieceofdriftwood.diy-floor-mirror-nautical-designIf you have an old mirror with an ugly frame, perhaps amakeoverwould help it revive its beauty. You can glue seashellsonto theframe until it's completely covered in them. Mix and matchcolorsand shapes and turn this forgotten accessory into afocalpoint.diy-seashell-mirrorIf you don't want the ugly mirror frame to show at all, youcanfirst paint it. White is a good color. It provides a nicebackdropfor all the seashells which you'll be gluing on one by one.Anotheroption is to pick a contrasting color if you preferthatlook.Getting ready for a summer party? We have a lovely suggestion.Userope and seashells to decorate the bottles or the jars/ glasses.Itwill make them look like they're all dressed up for theoccasion.This idea could also work for other events such as a beachweddingfor example.nautical-fish-net-decorYou can also use shells to decorate a planter or a vase. Startbytying twine in a nautical fish net around the container. Oncethispart is done, you can start to embellish it with beads andshells.This is the most fun part and the one where you get to useyourcreativity.Looking for a way to personalize your home décor? How aboutaseashell monogram? Start with a wooden monogram and first gluethelarger shells on it. The fill the voids with smaller shellsuntilyou cover the whole thing. It's like solving a puzzle.There are also other a bit more unusual ways to use seashells.Forexample, put them in a jar and make a lamp. Here's what youneed: aMason jar, a drill with a large drill bit and a lamp kit.Start bydrilling a hole in the lid, large enough for the lightsocket toget through. Add the jar ring and the decorative base overthe endof the socket, then add the lid and the washer and nut.Attach thelid to the jar. The seashells go in the jar and they'repurelydecorative.

When you're young and living in an apartmentora dorm, chances are, you can't do much to make that space feellikeyour own. Especially if you want to do reallyinteresting,alternative things, and even more so if you don't havea ton ofmoney. Does this mean you're bound to live with bare whitewallsand ugly furniture? Absolutely not! Here are somealternative/punk/ emo home design tips for the DIY-inclined.Color and ambience:Most apartments and dorm rooms come with standard-issue whitewalls.Boring! Want to add some color, without much hassle?Christmaslights. Truly, there is no easier way to change thecolor, look, andfeel of a room than by using these lights. They'resimple to hang:you can just tack them up around the border of yourroom's ceiling.Put all red lights up, and your room will appear tohave a red hueto it. You can even put up more than one color, andchoose which setto plug in. Blue today, green tomorrow. It'ssimple and affordable.To further add to the effect, you can switchthe bulbs in some ofyour lamps to colored "party bulbs."Since a lot of emo kids like to have ambient lighting, this isaperfect choice. Even plain white Christmas lights can changethelook of a room, without providing too much light.Floors:Do you have boring floors? Ugly tiles or nasty carpet? Noproblem.Buying an area rug can be expensive as anything... but manystoressell large, but affordable bath mats that you can use assmallerarea rugs. It may sound strange, but there are plenty ofstylish,large bathmats out there to choose from, including onesmade offake fur. Bonus: they're meant to be slip-proof, and tend tobeeasier to clean if they get wet than an area rug.Further, a DIY/punk type could easily buy and cut what is knownasremnant carpet to either carpet smaller rooms or to make theirownarea rugs. The whole idea is to be creative!Futons:Did you inherit an old futon that isn't the nicest ever?Futoncovers are expensive, but you can find bed sheets that fitthefuton for significantly less money. At "mall punk" stores,theaverage emo or punk kid could find all kinds of neat things,likeNightmare Before Christmas sheets... and even in the kids'sectionsof regular stores, there are plenty of interesting and cutethings.Halloween is a great time to seek out things like spiderwebs andpumpkins; Valentine's day is great for hearts. Be creative!Throwblankets - usually cheap and made of fleece, are anaffordableoption to finish out your fun, personalized futon. Oh,and pillows!Don't forget the pillows! You can usually find them foraffordableprices [along with pillowcases of your choice] at majordiscountstores.Your kitchen:Craft store, craft store, craft store! I can't stress thisenough!You can find all kinds of things cheap and ready tocustomize, atalmost any craft store. Storage tins, jars, andcontainers can becustomized to hold anything from spoons andspatulas to food itemsor napkins. These stores, as well as majordiscount stores, alsousually have affordable towels - though theholidays are a greattime to stock up on ones you like. Craft foamcan be used to makekitchen [or dining room] place mats - and youcan customize themhowever you want, to boot!FurnitureWhile you're at the craft store, you may notice someunpainted,boring wooden furniture. Or maybe you'll hit a thriftstore andfind some hideous looking, but functional, furniture. Youreasysolution? Paint. Just buy some paint and sealant [that partisimportant; it will protect the paint] and make furniture thatsuitsyour needs and personality. Want a purple dresser? There'snothingstopping you! You can paint your DIY furniture with a brush,or entry different techniques, like stencils or sponges, togetdifferent effects or multiple hues.General supplies:If you are going to get into alternative and DIY home design, itisimportant to have some basic supplies

Do you want quick and simple decoratingideasfor your living room that won't cost a fortune? Need to addsomepizazz to your living room? Are your curtains screaming foranupdate? Use a few of these decorating ideas that won't costyouyour mortgage to add a new look to a tired decor.1. A quick update for any room is to add pillows. It is easy tomakea simple pillow. Using a coordinating fabric that matches yourcolorscheme, cut four squares of equal size. A good finishedpillow sizeis 14 inches by 14 inches. Be sure to add about a half-inch on eachside for seaming. Stitch three sides, with fabricwrong sidestogether. Stuff with a pillow form or craft fiberfill.Stitch fourthside, turning under the half inch to form a finishedside.2. Decorate your walls with pictures. Gather together photosfromyour vacation, a favorite get together or family members andcreatea collage of different sizes. To coordinate, use the samecolorframes. They don't have to be the same size, but should be thesamecolor. Arrange in a pleasing manner on the floor beforehanging.For impact, enlarge three favorite photos into 20X25 inchesorlarger, frame and hang together. Or use smaller photos, andframein large frames with a large white or cream mat. Black andwhitephotos work especially well. Use photos of your pet,child,significant other, friends, inanimate objects, landscapesorwhatever tickles your fancy.3. To add new life to your windows, create new swags orvalancesfrom inexpensive fabrics. Use old lace, wrap around acurtain rodletting it fall in graceful swags for a light airy look.Usebandannas or scarves, fold in half on the diagonal, tie theendstogether and fasten to wall with self-stick Velcro orremovabletape. Use napkins, drape over curtain rod on an angle, andoverlaptwo coordinating styles for a unique look.For quick sew curtains, use sheets, and attach tabs and buttonsorribbons to the top to attach over rod.4. A great way to change the look of your living room is toslipcover your furniture. Use store bought ones for ease, make yourownif you like to sew, or drape and tuck sheets over the seatsandbacks to make no-sew quick versions. These can be changedquicklyand removed for cleaning easily.5. Of course one of the least expensive ways to change the look ofaroom is to repaint your walls. Simply adding a fresh coat canchangethe look of a room. Or go for a more dramatic change with anewcolor. Choose a color that complements your home and taste orthestyle of décor of your home.Living Room - This is a place where you are most likely to spendalot of time when you are at home, may it be alone or withyourfamily. This place could be a lot better if it has a widespace.You do not necessarily have to have it rebuild this area ofyourhouse especially if you have a tight budget. All you would needisto make sure that you only put useful furniture and removesomeunnecessary things. Doing this would free up some space whichisideal for a living room. You can just have a sofa, a centertable,a small side table, and a television set as those are onlythethings which are being used most often by most people. You canalsorepaint the walls and add some wall decors and accessories ifyouwould like but is not really necessary if it could notbeaccommodated in your budget.Bed Room - Choosing the right type of bed for a certain type ofroomis very important. If you have a small bedroom space, a bunkbedwould be ideal. If it has a wider space, a platform bed couldbegreat. There are some other types of beds available indifferentfurniture shops so just pick out one that complements thestructureof the room and one that is adequate for the space aswell. Sincethis is the place where you can relax, adding dim lightsand havinga plain wall color are excellent choices. This could bethesimplest part of the house but should be the mostcomfortabletoo.

Vertical garden design does not requiremuchspace; in fact, they can be made in various styles to suityourneed. You must be thinking about diy vertical garden ideas thatareeasy to implement and maintain. Vertical gardening ideas havethecapacity to maintain your garden terrace, kitchen, balcony andeventhe backyard.1: Tiffin box on wooden wall:Your most inquired question, how to build a vertical gardenisanswered well here. You do not have to go anywhere. Look forTiffinin your kitchen area, or simply buy some from the market. Onalarge wooden wall, you must attach these Tiffin – ideally have 8to9 so that they are well dispersed. Add your desired verticalgardenplants so that it looks gorgeous and attractive. Do notignore theareas left – put in some large plants or pots so that thegardenspace is specified.2: Fern and moss painting:You can even call it a 3D painting of lovely moss and ferns.Simplyput a big wooden frame of the wall and plant ferns and mossinsideit. It will have a lovely combination of light and darkgreenleafs. This is one of the vertical garden ideas that can beused toflaunt balconies or doorways.3: Pouched vertical garden system:If you want to decor the out garden wall or simply cover-upanyuntidy side, you have a wonderful idea here. Take a thick clothandhung it on the fence in the form of pouches – keep in mindthekangaroo bag. Add your desired plants and get the beauty youalwayswanted.4: Wall hanging:If you have small wall spaces empty in the garden area or eveninthe house, you can add a smaller vertical garden plan there.Youcan use any material to form small cloth baskets and addflowersthat you like.5: The group planting:With this idea, you can have lots of various plants andvegetableshung from the walls forming a wonderful cluster. You canhave thissetup in a separate side of the garden and place somechairs andtable to make it look like a perfect gatheringambiance.6: Soda bottles as vertical garden planters:There must be a lot of soda, juices and other bottles lying inyourjunk yard. It is the perfect time to use all of them. Simplytiethem all together with thread (from the mouth) so that yourwallarea can be covered. Now, dig in holes from the center so thatyoucan place your desired plants – perfect wall hangingisready!7: Wall planter:Within the wall space, you can add whatever plants you want –theseideas have the capacity to beautify your garden area, homeentranceor even the backyard. You may place them in rows or plantin eachwall you have spare.8: Picture planter:How about having a vertical garden planter, which looks more likealovely plant painting? Use any old frame lying in your storeroom–simply take out the back support so that you can frame yourwallplanter easily. It is ideal to plant fresh leaves withcoriander inthis painting, as it would help you have a lovely aromain yourhouse too.9: Inside kitchen garden:If you have an old cupboard or oven in the kitchen, use itforvertical gardening. It is ideal to plant beautiful plantsandflowers in it so that your kitchen area looks ravishing.10: Shoe stand to a planter:You can use the old shoe stand and add plants by working onit.Place in on the doorway to attract your guests.11: Floral stand:You can use an old wooden piece as a stand filled with lovelyplantsand cheerful flowers. It is perfect decorative item whenanyoccasion is around.12: Wall décorIt looks something like an autumn tree on the wall – a coupleofpots placed in a lovely manner to provide a wonderfulverticalgarden. Have a look:13: 5-step wooden plant closetWith this plan you can have five steps to plant whatever you want–try adding colorful flowers and big leaves to make itlookwonderful.14: Old windows would work:Join old windows together and make a lovely small décor forgardenspace.

Did you know that at the multitude ofcarscurrently running every day, worldwide, one tire is discardedperperson, every year? Do you imagine how many tires are exitingthecircuit ? Ahead of us we have no less than 45 DIY TireProjectsmeant to aid you and the ones around you deal withrecycling oldtires and upcycling them into a new shape, form,object . Rubberrecycling and tire recycling is basically a processthat takes thevehicles`s tires that cannot be used anymore andrepurposes orrecycles the rubber into new items, most of the time,basketballrelated items; these tires are one of the biggestproblems thatearth can handle at the moment, the energy investedinto creatingthem and the short life span makes them highlyinefficient longterm.As a result, a few ideas have been showcased below. Hopefully,someof the tires will be upcycled creatively into objects aroundourhomes. Keep in mind that they are one of the most re-usedwastematerials in the world thanks to the resilient nature thatrubbermaintains. A creative swing for your child, a pot, an ottomaninthe living room or a small pond realized out of a biggertractortire. Get creative and use these pictures as a fuel foryourcreativity, you can create far more and far better!How to dispose of or recycle old tires, is animportantenvironmental issue. Used tires can cause problems. Theyoftencollect rainwater and become a breeding groundformosquitoes.Therefore, we offer some creative garden decoration ideas witholdcar tires. Flowerpots, stools, tree swing, garden table – allofthese are perfect for DIY projects.Garden ideas with old car tires – seatingGarden decoration ideas with old car tire orange seat stoolUsed tires can be stacked and used in the garden toformmini-gardens for vegetables and flowers. There areseveraladvantages. These mini-gardens require less water,fertilizer andweeding. Black rubber absorbs heat from the sun. Inaddition, thesoil warms up faster when it is above the ground. Thisadditionalheat stimulates the growth of the plants. You can befirst in theneighborhood that have fresh tomatoes all year round!Herbs,peppers, potatoes and other crops are also perfect for this.Have alook at the garden decoration ideas for moreinspiration.Garden decoration ideas with old car tires – tree swings forthechildrenGarden Ideas with old car tire tree swing kidsThe stacked tires give off the surface of the garden, whichallowsdisabled people or people in wheelchairs to reach the plantsandenjoy gardening. The tire flower pots make it possible to haveagarden despite steep or rocky areas. No matter which one youchoosefrom our garden decoration ideas with old car tires, you canpaintthe old tires. Use an oil or shellac primer and thenacrylicexterior paint. Check out the bowling ball yard decorationsaswell.Old tires are normally thrown out or at the very least endupsitting around in the garage or yard collecting dust. Insteadofthrowing them out or letting them sit there making your yardlookcluttered, how about turning them into something useful?Whether you have one or one hundred tires, there is alwayssomethingthat you can make with them that will not only repurposethem butgive you great interior and exterior décor. You can turnthose olduseless tires into everything from furniture to flowerpots tosomething for the kids.Rubber is very durable and soft because of its elasticity and itisvery easy to work with in terms of crafts and DIY projects.Thenext time you have your tires changed, ask to keep the oldtiresand then take a look at the 20 different ways we have for youtorepurpose those old tires into something new and exciting.A Tire ClimberIf you have kids or grandkids, you know that outside playequipmentcan be very costly. Instead of investing a few hundreddollars in ajungle gym of sorts, why not turn those old tires intoa great tireclimber

Grab yourself some pallets and tools andgetdown to making some diy pallet chairs. Put your creativity toworkand welcome the upcoming spring with self-made chair. Youcancustomize it according to size, color or the style that youwant.You can opt for easy do it yourself stool chairs for yourkitchenor work shed.Decorate your garden, summer, or beach house with somefold-ablelounging or beach, pallet Adirondack chairs. Paint thembrightcolors or just simply white and throw in some prettycushions. Makeyour family some do it yourself stool chairs andenjoy breakfast inthe sun's embrace or cozy up in a warm kitchen ifthe weather ischilly. These chairs are lightweight and allow you toredecoratewhenever you would like to. You can compliment any typeof decorwith a pallet rocking chair lounging in a quiet corner.Constructsmall pallet chairs for the kids and ask them to help withthepainting. These do it yourself pallet chairs are good forthelittle ones as they are environment friendly and the kids canplayaround with them around without giving you much trouble.Pallets come in many shapes and styles. They're made from lotsofdifferent types of wood. They are readily available forfree.In fact, most companies pay people to take them away.But there's a catch: pallets aren't easy to take apart. They'realsousually not made of very good lumber. If you use them forprojects,you're going to spend A LOT of time dismantling them andyou're notgoing to get much from a single pallet.If you're expecting perfection, than pallet lumber may not berightfor you. You can try salvaging used material from placeslikecraigslist. I collected an impressive amount of wood for myotherpallet instructable, the Pallet Playhouse.If you're not interested in turning a pallet into something elseortrucking around the nation looking for free stuff, substitutethepallet wood for some nice cedar or pressure treated wood. I madeaPT set in a similar pattern that's held up for 11+ years ofdirectexposure to the elements. They're still perfectly sound. Youwon'tget that kind of performance from pallet wood.I get my pallets from my employer. They throw them away, intoadumpster if I don't get to them first. They pay to havethedumpster emptied, of course, so they're more than happy to givemeas many as I want.Only about one in ten of the pallets I came across were the kindIwanted. I tried to find ones that were brand-new, roughly 48"x35", and were constructed of (3) notched 2'x4's connected by3/4"inch nominal boards (commonly called "one by" lumber.) Usually,oneside is rough sawn and the other is finished. All of them wereheattreated (marked "HT") and held together by nearlyindestructiblespiral nails.After I posted my first pallet project to Instructables, a lotofpeople commented about the dangers of pesticide-treatedpallets.For the record: I only use certified pallets. That meansthat thepallets are inspected, and certified to be eitherheat-treated(marked HT) or fumigated with Methyl Bromide (markedBM). It alsostates that the pallet must be marked with either theHT or MBstamps.Pallets are everywhere. As I mentioned, I get mine frommyworkplace, but thousands of other businesses are constantlylookingfor someone to take them away. I've gotten them fromsupermarkets,restaurants, and office buildings. I've had a numberof peoplerecommend carpet companies, furniture stores or outlets,andatv/snowmobile dealers.