What better way to recycle old salvaged windows than to build them into a unique garden greenhouse or potting shed?
Old windows, doors, and other salvaged lumber - along with a little bit of thought and planning, can be turned into something fantastic for very little cost.
Not only are these building projects environmentally friendly, they're also unique; each is one of a kind. Check out what some creative folks have crafted using reclaimed old salvaged windows and doors, and maybe you'll be inspired to create your own.
Where can you find these salvaged building supplies? ~ Ask friends and neighbors for castoffs they might have lying around in their attics or garage. You might be surprised at what folks stow away! ~ Check out Habitat For Humanity's ReStore ~ Keep an eye on the curb! But remember, never take any old castoffs from construction sites without asking first. ~ Use caution with doors or windows that have old peeling paint. Most old paint contains lead. Avoid using these doors in areas where there are children or food. Pick up a lead test at your local hardware store to test for lead paint. Never remove lead paint, but paint over it instead.
Hi friends! I just uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel. It's a short one, but while I was working I thought I'd use the opportunity to record for you and share what I was doing.
I have a few jewelry projects in my first book, Boho Chic Jewelry, that use vintage cast off pieces of silverware—forks, spoons and butter knives—and turn them into unique pieces of jewelry. Each project in the book has detailed instructions with great photos to teach you how to do it all, but still, there's nothing like being there and seeing firsthand how something is done!
Enter my messy workbench and a handful of vintage silver plated butter knives—a recent thrift store find at only 10 cents each!
To turn these vintage finds into usable components, all you need are a few simple tools, the know-how, and a little elbow grease. Really, anyone can do it!
Here's the prize that you end up with in the end - a beautiful, vintage component that you can use for jewelry or in your craft creations. How sweet is that?
And of course at the end of the video, I always offer suggestions for how you can reuse every last bit.
I use these components to create my necklaces (shown above), and like I said, you can find the complete step by step instructions for this particular project in my book, but check out the video for a behind the scenes sneak peek!
You can watch the new video here, and while you're there, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel to be the first to get updates when I post new videos!
Here's an entire bowl full of these beauties. I love just sifting through them and admiring their beautiful patterns.
Want one but don't want to make your own? I have just a few available here in my Etsy Shop, so be sure to check them out!
Since Valentine's Day will be here soon I thought I would share a few of my very favorite Valentine's Day-themed and love-inspired craft and upcycle projects throughout the week.
First up is this super-cute project from Amanda Jane Brown, who used conversation hearts to create this pretty centerpiece for your table.
For this project you need:
Conversation hearts
Pillar candles
Wide ribbon
Glass hurricane style candle holders
Disc of cardboard to place below the candle in between the conversation hearts and the candle to help keep the candle level.
This project would also be cute with large mason jars. If you aren't a big fan of the pink ribbon, you could choose any color from the conversation hearts and go with that. You can also use this same idea for any theme, holiday or season by simply changing up the candy filler with whatever is in season.
Did you know that there are tons of fun things that you can create with conversation hearts? Check out this blog post I did a few years ago that highlights some cool conversation heart art and crafts.
I have shared many crafts here on 3D and all of them were related to home decor and gardening
but today I'm sharing a DIY related to fashion and you are gonna love it. So today I have a tutorial for you on DIY tassel earrings.
Be it fashion or home decor, tassels are very much in trend and add some boho vibes without fail. It's super easy to make them and once you know how to make tassel you can make lots of stuff like tassel necklace, tassel bracelet, tassel earrings and you can add tassels on throws, pillows, cushions, drapes, dupattas, dresses and even on footwears too. Watch the video below to learn how you can make three different types of tassel earrings. I have shown Hoop tassel earrings, interwoven tassel earrings and fringe tassel earrings.
Supplies:
Silk thread/embroidery thread
Round nose plier
Cutter
Scissors
Earring hooks
Jump rings
Eyepins
Headpins
Beads
Cardboard
Procedure:
For complete tutorial watch the video above.
Tips:
Here are some tips to make your work easier. You can take any thread like embroidery thread, silk thread or wool to make tassels. While wrapping thread around cardboard don't wrap it too tight or too loose just keep it uniform. While making knots try to hide them inside tassel head. After making knots leave few inches of thread (usually the length of the tassel) and then cut it. Otherwise, there are chances that knot will open later. If the threads in tassel are too wavy then either hang the tassel above steam for a few seconds or just use a hair straightener to iron it. If tassels become dirty wash them gently with a mild soap and straighten them as mentioned above.
Below are the pictures of the tassel earrings I made.
The most exhilarating and joyous time of the year is here.
My Diwali is literally incomplete without the DIYs and I wanted to do something unique, extraordinary and that's easy on the pocket too. I am completely bored of the very common yellow, orange, pink, purple, gold and silver color palette. I was dreaming of a whole new color palette this year and that's when I heard about Fevicryl's newly launched 3D liners and guess what now I can #AddExtraToTheOrdinary and my color palette problem is sorted too because the 3D liners come in neon colors. So this Diwali #TurnOnTheNeon
Below is the video where I have shown how you can spice up your room decor without burning a hole in your pocket using these 3D Neon Liners.
Now let's check out how I decorated my home for Diwali using 3D Neon Liners. I jazzed up some plain and dull looking stuff and it was super amazing to see how beautifully they turned out.
These 3D Neon liners come in four vibrant colors and can be used on various surfaces like metal, wood, glass, fabric, terracotta, plastic etc. Here is how I used these 3D neon pens on various surfaces.
Since Diwali is incomplete without the diyas (earthen lamps), I thought of jazzing up the plain terracotta diyas using 3D neon liners.
The pen shape of the neon liners makes them super convenient to use. I made some easy designs on the diyas and let them dry for 2 hours. This Diwali DIY was so easy that it took me only 10 mins to add the extra to the ordinary and below is the outcome. Tell me how do you like it.
Next, I tried the 3D neon liners on a clay surface. I had some small clay pots or matkis and I wanted to do something with them So I painted the matkis using acrylic colors, added some acrylic stones and perked them up using 3D neon liners.
I love how neon colors just pop against the contrasting background and create a lively and cheerful ambience.
I placed some beautiful tealights on matkis(Clay pot) and here is how I styled them with a string light and some fresh marigold.
The third surface I tried 3D neon liners on is glass. You know I had stained lots of glass bottles and jars so I thought why not add an extra dimension to these plain bottles. I made some fun patterns on the bottle and voila!!
You know what the ink of these neon pens is waterproof so I can wash these bottles if they get dirty. But of course, it can't be scrubbed. I placed string light and flowers in the bottle and gave it a company of serene Buddha figurine and the whole setup created some mesmerizing effect.
Here's the next surface, a cardboard. I cut out the circle of 7 inches diameter, fixed a tealight in the centre, stuck some acrylic stones and glammed it up with 3D neon pens.
Here is how I styled them. I placed the tealight on a bamboo placemat, spread some tuberose(rajnigandha) randomly around the tealights and this vignette appealed not only to visual senses but also to olfactory senses.
It is always so exciting to receive the gifts on any occasion but if the gift box also has some personal touch then it just doubles the joy. So here's my tip, take any gift box and wrap it with a wrapping paper (you can use brown paper too. Believe me it looks good) and make any design of your choice or a monogram with 3D neon liner and let it dry for 2-3 hrs. Your unique gift box is ready!!!
See how it makes a world of difference. These 3D liners are so useful that I am planning to give them as a gift to all my creative friends this Diwali. Isn't it a good idea.
So grab your set of Fevicryl 3D neon liners from HobbyIdeas website before they are out of stock. Also, you can participate in an ongoing #TurnOnTheNeon challenge by Hobby Ideas that ends on 30th Nov. Just take anything ordinary and add extra to it to make it look extraordinary using 3D Neon Liners. Share your picture on Instagram or FB and tag @hobbyideasindia and use #TurnOnTheNeon hashtag. Lucky winners get a chance to win gift vouchers from Hobby Ideas. Wish you good Luck!
