the heart shaped box

theveryverylast:

someday, my home will look like this.

(Source: fuckyeahcraft)

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This is why I dig this blog!

ps-imadethis:

Brace yourself with lace! Valentino’s F/W 2011 Collection displayed smokey hues of lace mixed with chunky knits, which our friends at WhoWhatWear and I thought needed to be DIY’ed ASAP. Loose yourself in a lovely-cozy-cool- creation that’s perfect for the cold weather and any winter wonderland.

To create: sketch and cut out a pattern onto plain paper, which will be used to block out the center area of the sweater. Remember to get creative with the shape of your pattern. The pattern should be placed approximately 2-3 inches below the neckline and approximately 5 inches from the bottom of the sweater. Cover the center portion surface of your sweater with the lace, pin the pattern over top the lace. Follow the pattern, and trim lace. Use a foam brush to apply a thin layer of fabric glue on the sweater where you want the lace to adhere. Pat the lace down on the sweater and wait till completely dry to trim any excess lace.

Reblogged 5 months ago from ps-imadethis

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weekendknitter:

shakingthetree:

me, today

p.s. - I’m sure it’s been done before, but this is my own artistic rendering

This is hilarious!

Reblogged 7 months ago from weekendknitter

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I can do this.

thenewdomestic:

(via Summer Nights Shimmering Shooting Stars Sparkling by BootsNGus)

Reblogged 1 year ago from thenewdomestic

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DIY Chandelier

This is so cool!. Read the how-to here.

Posted 1 year ago

DIY Paper Making

Yep, my friend Gabe and I made paper. It’s super easy — the hard part is making sure the pulp drains evenly on the screen before you let it dry (if it doesn’t, you’ll get holes or it won’t peel off the screen without tearing). To make sure the pulp is distributed as evenly as possible, it’s important to make sure your screen (I purchased a roll big enough to encase several floors of windows for $10 at the local hardware store) is as taut as can be. It would have been easier for us to accomplish this by using a wooden frame instead of a cardboard one fashioned from a box, but hey, experimentation is the name of the game here.

The only ingredients you need for this are paper (what better way to recycle your junk mail?) water and scissors. We put in liquid starch (made with just water and good old cornstarch from my pantry) so ink wouldn’t bleed into it when dry. Looking back, we probably put a bit too much in — all you need is about a tablespoon per few cups of pulp.

The most time-consuming aspect of this is allowing the paper to dry. Therefore, if you want to make a lot of paper at once, it’s important to use a much bigger basin, screen, and frame. You’ll end up with a much larger sheet of paper, which you can divide into smaller pieces when it’s dry.

By the way, as the paper dries, it lightens significantly. This batch— made from colorful newsprint — faded to a dusty ivory.

Posted 1 year ago

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I gotta copy this.

thenewdomestic:

a party around your neck… - Oh Joy!

Reblogged 1 year ago from nattyboo

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OMG YES! I want one of these badly but don’t want to wait the weeks it will take me to knit it! I LOVE this blog.

ps-imadethis:

Fashion, art, and creativity make the world go ‘round. When all are combined, endless and innovative magic happens. The never-ending cycle of a circle is something that is sought after. This season, set your sights not only on infinite possibilities, but also scarves! The circle scarf has become a staple in everyones’ wardrobe. Infuse the essential chunky knit to stay cozy and au currant. Continuous knit circle scarves can be worn long and loose or wrapped up right. Either way you style it, circle gets the square!

To create your own DIY circle scarf, simply cut off the bottom half of your sweater, hem the raw edge with Gorilla Tape by sticking halfway down, and folding over to seal. After completely “hemmed”, roll underneath several times to hide the tape and create a soft edge.

Reblogged 1 year ago from ps-imadethis

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