Sean Ragan has a tutorial for extracting plant essences at home using a combination of kitchen items you probably already have, and a special shaped “schoolhouse” style glass lampshade. This thorough walkthrough will help you make scents for soaps, laundry, etc. from rose petals, rosemary, and other plants.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to [...]
Featured on design*sponge is designer Kate Pruitt’s wallpaper fireplace, a great solution to bring in splashes of color and patterns without having to paint or replace tile.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
Modern Contemporary Leaves & [...]
Somehow I missed this detailed Purl Bee tutorial on sashiko embroidery. Mari, who wrote the tutorial, claims that the traditional Japanese embroidery only looks difficult. The image above is of Flickr user water-fall’s beautiful sashiko embroidery. via Whip Up.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
[...]
Etsy seller pingo makes these cord cozies for your laptop power supply. Custom orders for color and length are accepted. I’ve been making these cover the cables for my video installations for years so that they fit in with the aesthetic of the piece.Via Core77.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
[...]
Oh, Fransson! shows you how to create a crazy nine-patch quilt block. She used this method to make a stunning giraffe-themed quilt, and I love the confetti-like colors used in her tutorial as well.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
[...]
Berlin’s Whimsy shows you how to perk up your knitted goods with a cute flower embellishment. [via Whipup]
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
GUATEMALA Womens WOOL HANDKNIT FLOWER SWEATER JAC L
[...]
I get alot of old paper, from magazines to junk mail to old telephone directories. I also work at a job where I throw out (or am supposed to, but instead I make bowls!) alot of paper. I mean ALOT. In the summer, I easily can print 2k pages of paper and throw away about [...]
Cardboard - the new major medium! It’s green, it’s flexible… it’s being used for art and furniture. And what better way than DOING IT YOURSELF with Bloxes!
Make a sculpture to add to your mid-century style pad. Make a coffee-table, fort, massive installation. Then paint it and voila - ART extreme [...]
Not sure if this is for everyone, but it certainly falls within the DIY Green Recycle craze.
Mad Magazine Lot (100s)
US $9.00 (0 Bid)
[...]
Yoonie-at-Home has some beautiful experiments with vitriflore wire plastic flowers. I had no idea this craft was done in the 70’s! Yoonie shows you how to make your own wire shape with floral wire. Then you dip it into the liquid colored resin which will dry in less than 10 minutes into this plastic [...]
Juliette from Chickpea Sewing Studio has a new pattern up at The Sewing Republic which shows you how to make these ric-rac trimmed “roller coasters“. This would be a great project to use up fun scraps of fabric you can’t bear to part with.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
[...]
Revoluzza shows you the steps that go into making this fun plush robot for a lucky kid you know–or even yourself!
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
Disney Pixar WALL-E beanie Plush robot figure doll A
[...]
Marilyn P. Sushi from the New New York Etsy Street Team posted instructions on how to make bottle cap magnets using bottle caps, some ephemera and resin.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
Hawaiian Girl Sexy Grass [...]
These stuffed animals are made from vintage terrycloth reclaimed from towels and washcloths from the 50s through 70s. I love how the patterning is composed on the animal form. Via Cool Hunting.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
[...]
Now, for being a vegetarian, I have an odd obsession with fiber meat imitations, and this is no exception. Via Geekologie.
Related:
Bacon Scarf (a different one)
Pencil scarf and MASSIVE super duper scarf round up on MAKE
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
[...]
Felt brooches continue their reign of popularity in the craft world–and these whimsical examples by Jen Menkhaus look really well-made and add a fun punch of color to any outfit. Love all those little embroidery stitches!
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
[...]
Craftster member Jeebles created this inspiring, modern-looking mobile from nothing more than hand-folded paper cranes, thread and ribbon, and a few chopsticks. Paper Crane Mobile
Link to the Source
MID-CENTURY DANISH MODERN KINETIC ART SCULPTURE MOBILE
[...]
ModHomeEcTeacher has a great DIY with her Ten Minute Grommet Workshop, showing you all the great tips for getting a grommet on right!
Link to the Source
NOS HONDA RUBBER GROMMETS CR XR XL MT ATC CX CBR VT [...]
Alice at Futuregirl shows you how to make a simple felt daisy, perfect for embellishing your Spring/Summer accessories.
[Read this article] [Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
8OZ: Alpaca & Wool Roving: DAISY (jjfarm)spin/felt
US [...]
This beautiful patchwork chair tutorial by Jane Schouten is featured on design*sponge. I love the appliques and embroidery details that make the piece so unique and full of personality.
Link to the Source
MID CENTURY MODERN EAMES ERA RETRO [...]
Roman Sock posted the pattern for her crochet frog pincushion. It seems cruel to make that little guy work so hard.
Link to the Source
2pcs Handmade China Satin with 12 Cute kids Pin Cushion
[...]
WhipUp tips us off to these great instructions by Laura Diez on how to make this cute crocheted octopus–and the info is available in both English and Spanish. Octopus How-To
Link to the Source
AMIGURUMI Crochet Toy OCTOPUS - 60% Donation [...]
Domino explains how to paint rainbow stairs inspired by clothing designer’s Lisa Perry’s colorful staircase above. [ via AT ohdeedoh ]
Link to the Source
August and September domino Magazine
US $0.99 (1 Bid)
[...]
Ruajennie made her own welcome mat using pieces of outdoor carpet and astroturf bits, turning it into a nice patchwork of a mat.
Related:
HOW TO - Make a Custom Welcome Mat
Link to the Source
JAPANESE Gong coir WELCOME door MAT DECOR [...]
A reader wrote in about Katie Jean’s tutorial for making a wallet from a thrift store leather skirt on See Katie Sew. It looks like suede to me, but it is still a great idea. Thanks Jessi .
[ Read this article] [ Comment on this article]
Link to the Source
[...]
Fake Cake, originally uploaded by craftybeaver.
So you want to look like you work like a pro and bake on your off-time like some 50s housewife? Hows about getting yourself (or making yourself) a FAKE CAKE? Just requires styrofoam, spackle and plaster (Sedaris’ “recipe”).
Anyone who tries to lick this though is in for a [...]
tissue paper pompoms, originally uploaded by howaboutorange.
I remember making paper flowers in school, but they NEVER came out like this! What a lovely way to decorate a Mother’s Day brunch.
20 x 30 WHITE TISSUE PAPER-2 Reams, 960 Sheets
[...]
shrinky plastic opaque keychains, originally uploaded by howaboutorange.
More shrinky dink keychains… How adorable are these? Perfect for selling on Etsy, AAMOF!
NEW Extra Stuff for Shrinky Dinks [...]
Button card, originally uploaded by howaboutorange.
OMG What a cute and stunning way to exhibit old buttons. If someone sent me this card I would frame it up good!
150 Vintage Mother Of Pearl Oyster Shell buttons V57
[...]
Plain Canvas sells plans for furniture building and many of their products are modernistic styles! Check these out and if you’re ambitious, go build yourself an Eames knock-off!
Diagonal Storage Coffee Table
$3.99
A wonderful retro modern style coffee table, perfect for your sunken living room or den! This simple 50’s / 60’s design and extremely [...]
Foster your child’s inner creativity by building an easel with them.
Read it!
WOOD EASEL OIL ACRYLIC ART SET W 28 PAINT TUBES,ART SET
US $69.95
End Date: [...]
Make decorative modular boxes, with instructions for parents and kids.
Read it!
MESH POP-UP STORAGE CUBE ORGANIZER - TOYS - ELEPHANT
US $5.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Sep-08-2008 [...]
How to make handy storage for games and gizmos, with instructions for parents and kids.
Read it!
CUSTOM STAINED TOY CHEST/BOX STORAGE CHEST/BOX ALL WOOD
US $59.99 (0 Bid)
[...]