Decorating idea: Bubble Chandelier. My local crafts store has recently stocked clear plastic ornaments perfect for this idea. Using twine, ribbon or string hang empty clear ornaments for a “bubble” effect. For some inspiring pictures please visit: http://twigdecor.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-years-party.html?m=1
Vintage Teacup Candles • Hey Gorg
bookbox by esign studio aust & amelung
“a book box’ presents the beloved, yet long-not-read, book mounted to the wall. Framed and exhibited, it is presented with a new functionality. Opened, the book covers the contents inside. Closing the book opens the box. The book turns into a trap door that reveals a storage area or secret compartment.”
DIY Book Clutch Tutorial from Monoxious here. This tutorial uses a book box (you used to be able to get these at Michaels or Hobby Lobby) and a leather punch (one of the handy tools I own). What makes this unique is the clasp and book corners.
beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood:
Frozen Mango, Kiwi, and Raspberry Pops- a delicious and healthy popsicle made from fresh fruit purees!…RECIPE
mmmm perfect for summer.
am I doing this when I get back to Oxford? obviously.
Super simple and beautiful.
(Source: solis-rex)
A lot of people seem to like the triangle map bunting I made for my new time lapse video of putting up the wall collage, so I thought I’d put together a quick tutorial, since it’s so easy to make. You can see more photos of the wall collage in this blog post, and please send me photos of your own if you decide to make it!
Materials:
Map
Triangle pattern (or make your own with different dimensions)
Xacto knife and cutting board OR pencil and scissors
Tape
StringInstructions:
1. Download the triangle pattern and print it out (preferably onto cardstock so it’s easier to trace). Or, create your own pattern by drawing a triangle of any dimensions you want and drawing the same kind of borders around the sides. Cut it out.
2. Place the pattern on the map and cut around it with an xacto knife. Or if you prefer scissors, trace the pattern onto the map with a pencil and cut it out.
3. Fold down the edges so you have a triangle shape with nice sharp corners.
4. Tape down the folds (I used white tape here so you could see where I put it, but transparent scotch tape works just as well). Make as many of these as you want in your banner (the one I made for the video had 9 triangles).
6. Tape the string to the back of the triangles, placing them about 2 or 3 inches apart.
7. Tack it to your wall or hang it off the edge of a table, or do whatever you want. It’s so easy that you can get really creative with that you decide to do with it. Good luck!
This is so cute. I love this idea.
Don’t you just love this sweet little pattern for a baby afghan?
To make one for your very own, check out creJJtion’s Etsy Store … it’s lovely.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! Genius!
A clutch made out of a book!!! :D
Must do this some time
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