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Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Embroidered Root Veggies by Veselka Bulkan

Felted Veggies Cling to Embroidery Hoops by Veselka Bulkan

Munich-based artist Veselka Bulkan continues to craft these whimsical veggies that dangle from embroidery hoops. Each piece is an amalgam of embroidered leaves affixed to felted carrots, beets, radishes and other colorful roots. Bulkan sells many of her creations via her online shop, Little Herb Boutique, and you can see her process on Instagram.

Wednesday, 27 April 2016

DIY Watermelon Wall Art

How to DIY Your Very Own Summer-Inspired Watermelon Wall Art — *Summer-Inspired Watermelon Wall Art*

*This post was originally featured on A Charming Project.*

When I think of watermelon, I'm reminded of my childhood Summers. Every Summer, my mom would set up that long yellow slip and slide in our front yard, offer to watch all the neighborhood kids, and cut up watermelon for our afternoon snack. So you see, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to make a fun watermelon-themed project.

I really do love hand painting fruit decor because it's pretty easy, and we all know what fruits look like so there is very little instruction needed.

Things you will need:

White card stock

Scissors

Painter's tape

Martha Stewart craft paint in Pesto Green

Martha Stewart craft paint in Green Curry

Martha Stewart craft paint in Wedding Cake White

Martha Stewart craft paint in Habañero Red

Small square-shaped brush

Martha Stewart craft paint in Beetle Black

Black and white striped paper from Paper Source

White 8x10 frame

I took card stock and cut out a triangle about 6 inches on each side. Then, using painter's tape I started at the base with a dark green stripe.

And a white stripe, and I filled the rest in with red. I used a square brush turned sideways to paint the seeds.

Finally, I fit the black and white stripe background to the frame and added the watermelon slice.

Monday, 18 April 2016

Crafts To Try Out This Weekend

Easy DIY Projects To Try This Weekend

If you’re looking for a way to spend everyone’s favorite two days feeling creative, rejuvenated and productive, have your hand at one of the easy DIY projects below.

A Beautiful Mess

Get ready for farmers’ market season with this “Oh Kale No!” Shopping Bag from A Beautiful Mess.

Almost Makes Perfect

Hide your cable box or Apple TV with this DIY Streaming Device Cover from Almost Makes Perfect.

Delia Creates

Learn to create this rustic-chic Wood Slice Cake Plate from Delia Creates. (And find out the recipe for that gorgeous cake, too!)

Paper N Stitch

Turn vintage pillow cases into chic cloth napkins with this DIY project from Paper N Stitch.

A Beautiful Mess

Brighten up your house keys with this DIY Leather Tassel Keychain from A Beautiful Mess.

Homey Oh My

Draw a bath and relax with this DIY Grapefruit Rosemary Bath Salts recipe from Homey Oh My.

Delia Creates

Learn the first steps of floral arranging with this DIY Floral Arrangements For Beginners from Delia Creates.

I SPY DIY

Be the life the party with this Pineapple and Blood Orange Spicy Jalapeno Tequila recipe from I SPY DIY.

The House That Lars Built

Do you really think we’d let a list like this continue sans flower crown? Learn how to make this gorgeous Paper Spring Floral Crown from The House That Lars Built.

Averie Cooks

The perfect treat to wake up to! Learn how to make the Brown Sugar Blueberry Banana Bread with Blueberry Butter from Averie Cooks.

Sarah Rhodes/A Beautiful Mess

Style your entry way with these three key tips from A Beautiful Mess.

Thursday, 24 March 2016

DIY Home Decor Ideas for Upycling

The Art of Upcycling: 7 DIY Home Decor Ideas

DIY upcycling is an eco-friendly, inexpensive alternative to redecorating your home (topdreamer)

When it comes to decorating, it’s the little details that make a room – the pillow for a splash of color, the rug to pull the room together, the vase to add a modern touch. But buying new home decor is often expensive - and excessive, too. Upcycled, do-it-yourself home decor, on the other hand, are one-of-a-kind, singular pieces that reduce waste, save money, and greenify living spaces. With upcycling, used or discarded objects are recreated as unique home accessories - old wine barrels transform into bookcases, flip flops to floor mats, and skateboards to stools. Ready to get creative? Read on.

1. THIS LAMP RECREATED FROM A BOTTLE

The perfect DIY project for wine-drinkers, this eclectic piece will bring a rustic feel to any living space.WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Lampshade, bulb, old wine bottle, engraving device or drill, wiring.
HOW IT’S DONE: With a diamond tipped drill or engraving device, create a hole near the base of the bottle. Run the appropriate wiring through the hole and connect with the lamp and bulb fixture.

lamp made from upcycled bottle is a diy home decor item

Add an energy-efficient bulb to make this lamp a truly eco-friendly home accessory (lanaredstudio)

2. THESE FRAMED MAPS

A creative way to preserve memories while upcycling old maps, you can even stitch your route for a trip down memory lane.WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Old road map, embroidery needle, embroidery thread, frame
HOW IT’S DONE: Cut the map to fit the frame and then use the needle to poke holes in the map along your route. Using a backstitch, sew along the route, finishing with an X at your destination.

Framed upcycled map as a diy home decor idea

You can also use old maps, instead of a regular mat, to add a quirky border to any picture (marthastewart)

3. THIS BULLETIN BOARD MADE FROM AN OLD DRAWER

Salvage old drawers with this quirky bulletin board that will make a practical and colorful addition to a bedroom, office space, or kitchen area.WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Old drawer, corkboard, colorful paper
HOW IT’S DONE: Cut the corkboard to fit inside of the drawer and glue in place. Cover with colorful paper and hang on the wall.

Upcycled bulletin board as a diy home decor idea

This hanging drawer can also double as a display mantel. Add some decorative items to the bottom frame for an extra touch (bhg)

4. THIS PILLOW REPURPOSED FROM WORN T-SHIRTS

It’s time to clean out your closet and get rid of the mountain of old t-shirts you never use. Instead, repurpose them as soft, sentimental pillows.WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Old t-shirts, rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine, thread
HOW IT’S DONE: Cut the fabric to the desired size, allowing for 1/4-inch seams. Sew the sides together, leaving an opening to fill. Use filling to stuff your pillow, and then sew it closed. Push the filling to the bottom of the pillow and feed the unfinished edge through the sewing machine.

Upcycled pillow from tshirt is a diy home decor idea

T-shirt pillows make great gifts! Try it out with a shirt of your friend's top band, college mascot, or favorite colors (diynetwork)

5. THESE CANDLES MADE USING OLD TEACUPS

If you’re looking for something to do with the ancient collection of inherited tea cups, these candles are a great way to light up your home and preserve antiques.WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Teacup, candle wax, candle wick, old metal bowl, saucepan, scissors
HOW IT’S DONE: Combine the candle wax with water and melt over low heat. Position the candle wick in the center of the teacup and slowly ladle the melted wax into the cup, filling to the rim.

Teacup upcycled as candle is a diy home decor idea

This is also a great idea for mugs or cups with cracks in them. Instead of throwing them out, make a candle! (popsugar)

6. THESE COASTERS MADE FROM UPCYCLED DENIM

It’s time to put your old jeans to use and create one-of-a-kind, durable coasters that will protect your surfaces from heat and water.WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Old jeans, scissors, fabric glue
HOW IT’S DONE: Cut away the inside, outside, and bottom seams of the jeans and trim them so they are all around the same width. Place a dot of glue at one end of the same and roll, place a line of glue along the denim while working. Continue rolling and adding new lengths of seam until you have a four-inch-round coaster.

Upcycled coaster made from denim is a diy home decor idea

With the leftover fabric, try your hand at crocheting a handmade denim rug (popsugar)

7. THESE BOOKENDS THAT WERE ONCE VINYL RECORDS

If you’re looking for a nice way to display your neglected vinyl record collection, these bookends bring a pop of vintage to your bookshelf.WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Two vinyl records, kettle or pot for boiling, flat-bottomed heat resistant container
HOW IT’S DONE: Boil enough water to allow an inch of water in your container. Dip about 1/4 of the record into the hot water. The vinyl bends easily once it heats up. Bend the record so it forms a 90 degree angle and let cool.

Upcycled bookends made from vinyl records are diy home decor ideas

Because vinyl records melt so easily, there's a lot you can make with them. Try this bowl next! (instructables)

Saturday, 20 February 2016

Urban Street Walls by Pantanio

Flowing Swarms of Animals on Urban Walls by Pantonio

Portuguese street artist Antonio Correia aka Pantonio depicts fluid swarms of fish, birds, and other creatures as they interweave dramatically on the sides of buildings. His use of black and blue paint to form sinuous lines evoking water or muscle lends a distinct sense of motion to each piece as it cascades several stories down the sides of a building or through a room. The Lisbon-based artist often portrays creatures found in the Tagus river that flows through Portugal including sardines, cod, octopus, as well as ropes and boats. You can see more of Pantonio’s recent work on Global Street Art, or on Illusion.