Upcycling DIY home decor, woodworking and Crafts
After last weeks 50+ neon projects, I have Day Glo on the brain. I picked up these planters for super cheap, and went at them with some Krylon Dual and Rustoleum Fluorescent. I am loving them to pieces. This project could not be simpler. Check out the process below…
Planters
Painter’s Tape
Krylon Dual Ivory
Neon spray paint
My porch is way funner than it was before this quick project!
This is another project made from materials I found while running. Someone had discarded a perfectly good 4×4, and when I saw it, I immediately drew to mind this DIY votive holder from Jen at Tatertots and Jello. I made my own version, decorated with scrapbook paper and flowers, embossed and cut with my Sizzix. I didn’t have access to a drill press, so mine are more than imperfect. Still, they look great. I am gifting them to my stepdaughters.
TUTORIAL:
Getting rid of the leftover hole was not easy. It look pretty bad, and was uneven, so I poured resin in to level the surface for the candle. After doing this project, I learned about spade drill bits. I have since purchased one from Lowes that is 1.5 in, and have not yet used it. I will update this post when I do. It seems like it would be way easier for this type of project, since it gets rid of the middle circle area.
To decorate the candle holders, I used Mod Podge to adhere paper that I had embossed with Sizzix. I attached paper flowers I made with my Cricut.
Picture courtesy of http://electrical-maintenance-guide-and-tips.blogspot.com
Bring some of the outside in, with this eco-friendly twig vase DIY at Nini Makes. What a cheap, creative way to display your wildflowers, or gift that gorgeous bouquet.
I have recently come into an abundance of old suitcases. There are three of them I have picked up during the summer’s junkin’ adventures. I was thinking I would decoupage them, but then I spied this repurposed suitcase table at Stars for Streetlights. What a great way to create unique storage that is functional and looks super cool. Maybe I will decoupage and make a table…
Do you have any suitcase upcycle ideas?
I found this great EK Tools 3D flower paper punch at Michael’s and just had to feed my paper flower addiction. The punch is super easy and fun to use. You will see in the video tutorial below, straight out of the package, you will be making gorgeous flowers. This is a great alternative to investing in a die cut machine, if you just want to get a taste.
All you need is the punch, a bamboo skewer, scrapbook paper 12×12 sheets and glue. When you are finished with the flowers, you can use them several different ways. I dipped my flowers in Outdoor Mod Podge, then used an LED battery operated string of lights to make flower string lights. The Mod Podge step is not necessary unless you need them sealed. My next plan is to use coordinating papers and make a bouquet.
What do you do with your paper flowers?
Today at Printable Decor, I shared this Target knock off subway art printable and the display DIY. The Target original cost $24.99. Go see how I created the finished piece for under $2! Submit a printable while you are there, and be sure to follow along on FB and Twitter for daily freebie prints to decorate your surroundings without emptying your wallet.
I have been seeking out empty frame projects since my friend brought me this cool frame she got 3 of at a garage sale for $1 each. That is how I came across this cute framed “dream” banner from Daisy Mae Belle. She walks you through the step by step tutorial in her post.
Here is my frame…
My friend Debbie went all 3D with hers and created this cool framed vase and paper roses. She sent me the pic taken with her phone. Since then I have seen it in person and it is gorgeous. The photo does not do it justice, but you get the idea. For the background, she cut white foam board to fit, and painted a background color with metallic glaze over that. She cut a tea canister in half and painted it metallic copper for the vase, glued it to the background and stuck paper roses she had left over from another project in there. Love it!
What would you do with the empty frame I showed you?
As much of a polymer clay fanatic as I am, I was a unsure how Martha Stewart’s Crafter’s Clay would compare. I finally got my hands on some, and I am loving the stuff.
There are several differences between this clay and polymer clay. Like polymer clay, this is pretty easy to use, and you can mix some amazing colors. It doesn’t fingerprint as easily as polymer clay, which is nice. You don’t have to condition it, so prep time is essentially zero. Just mix the color you want and start creating. It has a different, lighter, spongy kind of feel compared to polymer clay. One down side is that it starts to dry pretty quickly when exposed to air, even though the instructions say to let it dry for 24 hours. I would say the working time is about 25 minutes before it becomes to dry to shape.
The kit I got came with instructions for making these lovely hydrangeas, a color mixing chart, crafter’s clay in white, brown, yellow, red and blue, detailing tools, 4 silicone molds, floral tape and floral wire. Read on to see how to make your own hydrangea bouquet.
Aside from what comes in the Martha Stewart Crafter’s Clay kit, you will need craft glue (I used Glossy Accents).
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I bunched my flowers into groups of 4 by wrapping the wires together and placed in a glass jar from Goodwill that I spray painted white.
If you get a chance to work with this, take it. You can easily make your own lovely bouquet. I got my kit from Michael’s recently, using my 40% off coupon.
From soda to wine to juice to Frappuccino, glass bottles are abundant. This week’s 50+ will get your wheels spinning on creative ways to upcycle all that glass. Enjoy!!
