Flower centerpieces are ideal for spring and summer décor but the flowers will wither and paper flowers won’t. To make such a centerpiece you’ll need scrapbook paper, a pencil, scissors, a glue gun, floral wire and a burlap vase. Cut the scrapbook paper sheets into 6″ x 6″ pieces. Then trace a spiral circle onto...
This mirror is not kind of a real mirror but mostly a decoration, so prepare a door mirror, a sponge brush, masking tape, a temporary or move-able spray adhesive, Ed Roth stencil, FolkArt Multi-surface paint. The stencil is 12 x 12 inches and the pattern is fresh and not dated. I don’t know how many...
This pretty lampshade will be a cool idea for a girlish bedroom, so prepare cotton fabric, cut into 2″ wide strips at varying lengths, hot glue gun and glue sticks, a sewing machine and coordinating thread. Sew down the center of each strip, using the longest stitch on your sewing machine. Pull one of the...
Collage is a technique of an art production, primarily used in the visual arts, where the artwork is made from an assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole. A collage may sometimes include newspaper clippings, ribbons, bits of colored or handmade papers, portions of other artwork or texts, photographs and other found objects,...
This craft is for those who like to mix incongruous things – like modern speakers and vintage frames and fabric. You’ll need an old set of speakers, a few old frames, a drill, fabric you like, a spray adhesive and white paint. After measuring the frames, create boxes to hold the speakers and then go...
Beds with canopies are romantic though some people think that they are old-fashioned, retro and vintage are in trend, so why not make one? There are different ways to hang a canopy above the bed but attaching it to the ceiling is a very original idea, I think. You’ll need to attach rails to the...
Got some air plants and want to display them? There’s a cool and romantic way to do that! The supplies are a piece of galvanized steel chicken wire; some air plants; and a pair of metal snip pliers to help you with the cutting. First you’ll need to trace a heart shape on the wire....
A plant stand is a cool idea to display your favorite plant or flower, to make an accent in your room. To make this plant stand you’ll need 3/4″ hardwood dowel, 1 1/2″ x 3/4″ hardwood lumber, 1/8″ dowels, wood glue, natural wood finish, a drill press, 3/4″ forstner bit, a table saw, clamps, an...
Neon signs are hot and cool because they make the space look cooler and create an atmosphere. To make one you’ll need El Wire, a pencil, pins, an inverter and plywood board. Take your board and with a pencil write the word you would like to see shining bright in your room. Then take some...
In winter it’s necessary to help our little friends, and that’s why many of us put bird feeders in our gardens. We’ve already told you of some interesting ideas to realize – vintage cups, plastic plates and even feeders attached to the windows – to watch the birds. There’s also a good idea to make...