Need more picnic blankets for summer? Have a look at this stunning embroidery one by lovelyindeed.com! You’ll need just a striped blanket, yarn, a large sewing needle for knitting, scissors and colored chalk. Sketch out your design on the blanket using the colored chalk. Be sure you make a mark dark enough to remain visible....
The 4th of July is coming, and it’s time to make some cute decorations and favors. Today we are presenting patriotic pinwheels from polkadotchair.com. The supplies are a square of double-sided cardstock weight paper, a paper straw, 1/8″ hole punch, 1/4″ or larger brad, scissors. Fold your paper in half diagonally. Unfold it and fold...
We’ve already told you about cool picnic blankets, and today I’d like to add one more idea to the list, and it’s a tutorial from sewdiy.com. Prepare 2 yards ticking or shirting fabric, 2 yards terry cloth, thread, a sewing machine. Cut ticking/shirting fabric 45 inches wide. From leftover ticking fabric, cut 4 squares 8...
Need a cool apron? Here’s a great tutorial from makermama.com! Prepare a large or extra-large plain t-shirt, fabric scissors , fabric ink, sponge cubes and stamping mat, a cleaning brush. To make your apron, fold your t-shirt in half and cut from the armpit to the neck. Unfold your shirt and turn it to the back,...
There are just a few days left before Father’s Day and if you haven’t found a gift yet, here’s a roundup with ideas! If your dad works at an office, he’s appreciate an office-connected present: a tie, a pair of cufflinks, cufflink cases and tie racks. A wallet or a card holder is a super...
A cutting board is a necessary thing in every kitchen because even if you cook not often, cutting vegetables or cheese or even serving food can’t do without a board. That’s why today I’m sharing a roundup of cool boards – thick, thin, colorful and classic, wooden and marble and so on. A thick board...
Orange rind luminaries make beautiful handmade table toppers. Their natural glow and subtle scent create a festive mood as the sun dips down. To make them you’ll need oranges, a sharp knife, a spoon, 1-2″ cookie cutter, a carving tool and tea lights. Using a sharp knife, cut your orange into half at the two-thirds...
I’ve found the easiest tablet stand ever at mywhiteideadiy.com.es, and I’m hurrying to share it with you! This is a cute little squirrel of paperboard – or you can shape it as some other animal. You’ll need just paperboard, scissors, a cutter, a silicone gun and a magazine. Cut the template, draw the template on...
We’ve just old you of credit card holders, and here’s one of the tutorials in details, it’s from jegssantos.tumblr.com. The supplies are leather, a cutter, needle & thread, a ruler, scissors, sandpaper, an unused pencil, a sharpie or marker. Download the card holder template here and follow the included guidelines. Cut the template and trace...
We’ve already told you of luggage tags and passport covers but for comfy travelling you’ll also need a credit card holder not to lose them all. So today I’ve rounded up some cool DIYs to keep your cards safe and at hand. Have a look at the size of your cards and their number and...